Seasonal Class Schedule Archive
 

Archive of Winter / Spring 2009 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 Preschool Programs - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2 to 6 (each child must be accompanied by an adult)
Each Program fee: $4.00 / $3.00 Member each session, OR sign-up for both and save!
Both Programs fee: $7.50 / $6.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 8 / Maximum 20
You asked for it and now we're bringing back our popular preschool programs just for our littlest pioneers and their special adults. Each hour session will include a story to share, a craft to make, a treat to eat and enough songs and games to keep you moving! Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a morning of fun!

Monday, March 2 - Easter is Coming!
Monday, April 6 - Butterfly Days Ahead!
Monday, August 3 - Going West
September 14 - Farming

 

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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 Classes...

Lollipops
Saturday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sharon Moore
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
This Dresden Plate quilt is just adorable and so simple. Use your choice of two different construction methods to complete your quilt top.

Saturday Sampler Reunion
Saturday, February 14, 9:00 a.m.
Instructor: Glora Belle Yoder
Class Fee: FREE!
Everyone who attended Saturday Sampler or is considering attending another year is invited to this reunion. If you have been in Saturday Sampler in previous years and not taken advantage of this time to see the finished or partially finished quilts, come and join us! You will receive ideas from each other for setting together your next quilt. Let’s celebrate your finished work or work in progress and inspire each other for future creativity.

Double Spiral Quilt
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jan McKenna Smith
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Fee: ^$55.00 / ^$50.00 Members
Class Size: Min 4 / Max 8
This intricate looking quilt is easily made from strip sets. Go bold or muted with your fabrics... no two are ever alike!

Gum Drop Pillow or Ottoman
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Glora Belle Yoder
Skill Level: All
Class Fee: ^$15.00 / ^$13.50 Members
Class Size: Min 4 / Max 10
Pillows can update a decorating style and add a touch of ambiance to your home. In class, you will make a gum drop pillow designed by Amy Butler. This pillow is easy to make, yet dramatic in style. It comes in two sizes, the larger size can be used as an ottoman. In addition, you will get other creative ideas for sewing pillows including tips on effectively using stripes in the design.

Zip Strip Quilt
Saturday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Stuckey
Skill Level: All
Class Fee: ^$30.00 / ^$27.00 Members
Class Size: Min 4 / Max 10
Blocks sewn with strips and a quilt-as-you-go technique combine to make this quilt finished in a hurry. Learn this quick new technique, have fun and you're done!

Bee Skep Mini Mat
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Nancy Rosendaul
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
Make a delicate and petite wool appliqué mini mat to compliment your spring table. This all wool project is easy to stitch using fusible web and a simple button-hole stitch.

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