Sauder Village
22611 St. Rt. 2
Archbold, Ohio 43502
In Northwest Ohio

1-800-590-9755


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Our Mission:
As a destination of choice, Sauder Village offers guests experiences rich in history, hospitality, creativity & fun.
 

 

 
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Summer / Fall 2009 Class Schedule

[Print or Online Registration Forms] for the Summer / Fall 2009 Class Schedule

We hope you enjoy our Summer / Fall 2009 Class Catalogue. As always, we are offering a variety of classes for all ages. Additional classes may be added, so come here for our COMPLETE class listing and important registration information. If you have any questions that cannot be answered here, please call our class registration office at (800) 590-9755.
Andi Erbskorn, Curator of Education

Why not consider a membership to Sauder Village... not only will you get a year's subscription to the Sauder Village Experience news magazine, free admission to the Historic Village and discounts on purchases, but you will also get discounts on all your classes!

Heritage Arts...

Beginning Tinsmithing
 Saturday, July 25, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mike Runyon
Class Fee: $45.00 / $41.00 Member
Supply Fee: $8.00 payable with registration fee
Class Size: Minimum 3 / Maximum 6

This is always a popular class so register early to insure your spot! You will learn the basic skills from our Village Tinsmith and create a historically accurate piece of tinware to take home.


Beginning Tatting
Thursdays, July 23, 30 and August 6 and 13, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Georgienne Westrick
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Member
Supply Fee: $20.00 payable with registration fee
 Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10

Tatting is an age old art form used to create beautiful edging and laces. This class will show you all the basics including stitches, making rings, joining stitches and how to make picots.


Knitting - Surprise Baby Sweater
 Mondays, August 17 and 24 OR  Thursdays, October 1 and 8, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Georgienne Westrick
 Class Fee: $25.00 / $22.00 Member
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Intermediate (must have basic knitting skills)

Learn to make an Elizabeth Zimmermen baby sweater that is garter stitch knit all in one piece. Perfect for that special newborn in your life.


Knitting - Socks
 Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Georgienne Westrick
 Class Fee: $25.00 / $22.00 Member
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Intermediate (must have basic knitting skills)

Just in time for the holidays! Learn how to knit socks for gifts or decorations. You’ll learn how to cast on, knit in the round and the fancy Kitchener stitch.


Knitting - Lace Scarf
 Monday, September 21, 6:30 – 9: 30 p.m.
Instructor: Georgienne Westrick
Class Fee: $17.50 / $16.00 Member
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Beginner

As cold weather approaches, this scarf is both stylish and warm. Perfect for holiday gift giving! You’ll learn to knit lace using a beginning lace pattern.

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Just for Kids...

Little Pioneers
9: 30 - 10:30 a.m. on the Mondays listed below
Class Fee: $4.00 / $3.25 Member per session  OR  Sign-up for two or more and pay just $3.75 / $3.00 Member per session
Class Size: Minimum 8 / Maximum 20
Ages: 2 - 6 years old (each child must be accompanied by an adult)

Join us for a fun hour of stories, crafts, music and movement. Perfect for “little pioneers” and their special adults.

July 20 - Happy Birthday America
August 3 - Going West
September 14 - Farming
October 12 - It’s Fall!

 


Special Offerings from the Black Swamp Arts Council
Our partner in the arts, The Black Swamp Arts Council is hosting their 10th annual Creative Arts Camp for students ages 6 – 12. Camp dates are July 13 – 17 in Archbold, OH and July 20- 24 in Bryan, OH. For more information or to register visit their website at www.blackswamparts.com
 

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Farming / Gardening...

Sauder Village Farming / Gardening Classes
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the Mondays listed below
Class Fee: $10.00 / $8.50 Member per session
Two or more classes $8.00 / $6.50 Members per session
All five classes $35.00/ $30.00 Members per session
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 25

 Do you remember your grandmother making jelly or putting up pickles and wished you’d be able to learn how? Have you wondered what the difference between different varieties of tomatoes is? Did you ever go to a Farmers Market and wished you knew how to tell if something was ripe and then how to store it after you made your purchase? Sauder Village is excited to announce a new series of classes designed to help! These short workshops will help you learn how to pick the best produce, use it to make great money saving meals to feed your family and store the rest for the winter. Not only will you learn how to stretch your food budget, you’ll also learn skills to last a lifetime. Each class will provide you with a wealth of information! Register for one or more!

July 27 - Jams and Jellies: Including selecting the best fruit throughout the summer.

August 3 – Pickling: Learn the basics to pickle cucumbers and more – including historic recipes that are fun to try.

August 17 - Tomatoes: Try out different varieties, learn how to select ripe tomatoes and how to keep it fresh and take home some fun recipes.

August 31 - Corn: Try out different varieties, learn how to select ripe corn and how to keep it fresh and take home some fun recipes

September 21 - Cold Storage: Find out the best way to keep root vegetables and apples throughout the winter months, find out about different varieties of apples, squash and pumpkins and take home recipes.
 

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Quilting General Class Information...

Notice: Please read offering carefully. Unless otherwise noted, quilt class fees do not include supplies. Paid registrants will receive a copy of the supply list with class confirmation. If you have not received confirmation and supply list one week prior to the class date, please call Rachel at 800.590.9755. Project samples are on display in the classroom area (as well as our website). Supplies may be purchased at Threads of Tradition located in Sauder Village. For your convenience, five Bernina sewing machines are available for student use in class. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to reserve one of these machines (limited to availability).
 

  Quilter Skill Level Definitions

 • A Beginner is eager to learn and can sew a fairly straight line with a sewing machine.

• You are an Advanced Beginner if you know how to thread the sewing machine, wind a bobbin and use a rotary cutter. You can sew simple pieced designs and simple appliqué. Blocks may come out different sizes or odd-shaped.

• You are an Intermediate quilter if you have been quilting for several years, have taken several quilting classes, and are having more success with piecing skills. You are learning the finer points of pressing, cutting and adjusting seam allowances for more accuracy. You are trying more challenging patterns and designs.

• You are an Advanced quilter if you have mastered all the basic skills. You have begun designing your own quilt blocks and patterns, combining designs from various sources, and learning more advanced techniques to enhance your work.

Ivy Twist Wallhanging
Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Nancy Rosendaul
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

This fool-the-eye piece is created with all straight seams. Using folded fabric inserts you can create the look of curved piecing. Our sample is done in classic 30’s fabric, but this would also be spectacular in batiks.


Basic Rotary Cutting
Tuesday, September 22, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Glora Belle Yoder
Class Fee: $15.00 / $13.50 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Beginner

If you own a rotary cutter, ruler and mat and do not know how to use them, or just want to learn how to cut and piece quilts, this is where you need to begin. We will cover the grain of fabric, squaring up your fabric, how to cut different shapes and the different tools and how to care for them.


Piping Hot Highlights
Saturday, September 26, 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sharon Moore
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Intermediate

Learn to make piping and apply it to highlight curves, circles and binding using Susan K. Cleveland’s Piping Hot Binding and Piping Hot Curves plus some unique techniques that make it even easier.


Fun & Done - Easy Diamonds
Thursday, October 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Stuckey
Class Fee: $17.50 / $16.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Beginner

Assembling these diagonal strips using a quilt-as-you-go technique makes this quilt finish in a hurry. Learn this quick new technique, have fun and you’re done!


Scalloped Swag Valance
Saturday, October 3 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Rufenacht
Class Fee: $20.00 / $18.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Scallops make ordinary projects look special with added style and personality. While making this simple swag valance, you will see how fun and easy making scalloped edges can be. We will draft a pattern to fit your window perfectly and create the serpentine edge in whatever size scallop you choose. You will also learn how to make continuous bias binding from a fabric square and how to bind a scalloped edge.


Double Spiral
Saturdays, October 10, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and November 14, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jan McKenna Smith
Class Fee: $55.00 / $50.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 8
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

This intricate looking quilt is easily made from strip sets. Go bold or muted with your fabrics, no two are ever alike.


Perfecting that Stitch
Thursday, October 22, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Rufenacht
Class Fee: $15.00 / $13.50 Members
Supply Fee: $10.00 / $9.00 Member payable with registration fee
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: All

Learn the proper technique for hand quilting with small, even stitches. Tips will also be given on selecting batting, needles, thread and marking equipment. Small whole cloth quilt kits are included in the supply fee.


Darling Duet Table Topper
Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Stuckey
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Octagon borders finish off this unique table topper. Create a seasonal one or one just to fit your own special decor.


One Line at a Time Machine Quilting
Saturday, October 31, 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Donna Missler
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

 Precise geometric quilting patterns can be easily stitched on your home sewing machine without marking lines to follow! Quilting possibilities abound with this no-mark approach—after you have learned the 24 designs in the book, you are encouraged to come up with your own new and interesting ways to enrich the quilted surface.
 

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Saturday Sampler 2009

Saturday Sampler will begin on September 12, 2009. We will be using the Star Light, Star Bright pattern designed by Bits ‘N Pieces. You can set the blocks together in any way you choose, but the quilt pictured here is one possible design that could be made using all the blocks from the next session. The blocks in the monthly kits will be 12” blocks and the challenge blocks will be the same pattern sewn in 9” and 6” sizes. Color choices will include 1930”s reproduction fabrics, batiks in shades of blue/green/purple, or prints in contemporary shades of soft teal, green, and browns. We will have fat quarter “lampshades” available in each colorway for use in making the challenge blocks. Registration for the September 2009 Saturday Sampler can be easily completed either in the shop or online.

Here's How It Works:

  • At 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month we will introduce that month’s block and give a short demonstration of a technique or tool that can be used to make that block. These sessions will be identical, attend only one.
  • The first time you attend a Saturday Sampler demonstration, you buy a fabric kit for $4.00. It contains the fabric for one block in the colorway you have chosen.
  • Each participant will need to purchase a copy of the complete pattern Star Light, Star Bright by Bits ‘n Pieces which contains 12 blocks, and instructions for piecing those blocks in either 12”, 9” and 6” sizes. It also contains instructions for several ways to set the quilt together using all three sizes of blocks.
  • Go home and sew the 12” block. Bring it with you to the following month’s Second Saturday demonstration and you will get your next kit free!

There are a Few Conditions:

  • If you want to make blocks in more than one colorway, that’s great! But you only get one free kit per month. You must pay for the additional ones.
  • To receive your free kit, you must either attend the demonstration on the second Saturday at either 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. OR bring your completed block into the shop anytime in the week following Saturday Sampler - up to and including the third Saturday of the month
  • If you cannot come in during Saturday Sampler week, you can still buy that month’s kit for $4.00 while supplies last. Bring that finished block into the shop anytime during the following month’s Saturday Sampler week and your next kit is free.

Each Month We Give Away a Door Prize:

  • Every month you will have an opportunity to make the challenge blocks to be eligible for the door prize. Only those persons who attend a session and complete the extra challenge will be eligible for the door prize drawing.
  • If you want to make the quilt as pictured, you will need to make all three sizes of each block. Or, if you would like to work on your own creative setting for your sampler quilt; the extra blocks for the door prize can be blocks you plan to use in your finished quilt or can be in a different color for a second quilt.

Inclement Weather:

  • In the event of bad weather we will notify the following radio stations of our cancellation by 6:30 a.m. on the morning of Saturday Sampler. Please listen to these stations for information. If you cannot receive any of these stations you may call 1-800-590-9755 after 6:30 a.m. and the receptionist will know if Saturday Sampler has been cancelled.
    WMTR Archbold - 96.1 FM
    WBCL Ft. Wayne - 90.3  or  NW Ohio - 89.5  or  Muncie, IN - 106.1  or  West Central, OH - 88.1
     

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Be the first to know about exciting new arrivals in the Quilt Shop as well as receive updates on the latest events at Threads of Tradition! We offer a newsletter, "Current Threads",  via e-mail to keep our customers in touch with everything that is happening here. If you would enjoy receiving this information on a regular basis, please e-mail a note indicating your interest to drussell@saudervillage.org and give us your current e-mail address. We will gladly send you all the latest news!

Additional Quilting Clubs, Activities & Events... go to our Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop web page for details on the various quilting clubs, activities and events happening throughout the year.

  • Quilter’s Road Show Shop Hop - October 15-17, 2009
  • Saturday Sampler - Our next session of Saturday Sampler will begin on September 12, 2009.
  • Sauder Village Quilter's Fall Retreat - September 18 - 20, 2009

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Class Registration Information...

Please register early as classes fill quickly. All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment along with the registration form. We reserve the right to cancel classes if we do not meet minimum registrations. In the event we need to cancel a class, your registration and supply money will be refunded. 

Any cancellation made more than two weeks prior to the class will receive their class fee refunded minus a 20% processing fee (minimum $2.00). Cancellations made after the cancellation date and no shows the day of the class will not receive a refund.

All registrants will receive written confirmation, additional information and supplies list.

Members must include the name on their current membership card and expiration date. Volunteers, Junior Historians and Employees of Sauder Village qualify for members’ rates. For more information on any of our classes call call 800.590.9755 and ask for  Rachel.

Note: No registrations will be taken over the phone prior to one week before the class. You must fill out the class registration form and either...

Mail to: Classes, Sauder Village, P.O. Box 235, Archbold, Ohio 43502
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Fax to: 419.445.5251
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Deliver to: Sauder Village Welcome Center Office, 2nd Floor, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

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Archive of Past 2009 Classes

 

[Print or Online Registration Forms] for the current Summer / Fall Class Schedule