Retreats and Guilds
Have 4 or more people that would like to learn? Or do you belong to a guild that is looking for a speaker?
The Diva is available for Guilds, Classes, Bootcamps and Retreats!
Below is a sample listing of classes taught in the past! They make GREAT retreat topics!!!
Embroidery Classes
Terrific Tops!
Come learn the fundamentals of embroidering on knit and t-shirt materials!
*kit includes: stabilizer, needles, and t-shirt. Colors and sizes of available t-shirts may vary. Classroom threads will be available for use. If you would like specific colors, please bring your own 40wt embroidery thread. Embroidery motif is not included. Please purchase 3D Butterfly collection to complete sample project on display or bring your own 3x4 inch motif to learn about logo placement!
Boat Bags!
Learn the ins and outs of how to embroider on canvas and pre-made bags!
*kit includes: stabilizer, needles, and canvas bag. Colors of canvas bags may vary. Classroom threads will be available for use. If you would like specific colors, please bring your own 40wt embroidery thread. Embroidery motif is not included. Please purchase 3D Butterfly collection to complete sample project on display or bring your own 3x4 inch motif to learn about logo placement!
Software Classes:
Embird 101
Come learn the fundamentals of Embird Embroidery Software!
fee: free for students who purchased embird from the Charlton Sewing Center
$25 for non-purchased copies from the Charlton Sewing Center
Series Classes:
EmbroiderON:
EmbroiderON... Wood
re-running soon!
Come learn the fundamentals of embroidery on wood!
Price for the class is $ 35, this includes inclass kit of stabilizer, needles and wood to work on!!! Thread will be available for use during class as part of kit!
Learned the fundamentals and want to reinforce what you learned by completing a project??? Rosalind has a separate homework project for you!!!
EmbroiderON Wood homework: Bobbin Box!
Take home a homework project of making a bobbin box for all sizes of bobbins! INCLUDING the 830 Bernina bobbins!!!! That's right!!! The Diva has got you covered!!!
Kit includes: woodenbox, embroidery motif, more wood for embroidery and instructions!
Homework Kit fee for class participants
Can't take the class, but still want to learn how?
EmbroiderON...Jeans!
Learn the tips and tricks of embroidering on denim and jeans!
Class fee: $35, this includes kit of stabilizer and denim swatches... plus motif to embroider!
Bring your own jeans and learn the proper placement and jean "editing" to make this happen!
(no homework project...it's a study hall project!!! You will be embroidering on your jeans at the class!!!)
Use and Use-ability: Stabilizer Labels
Open your stabilizer rolls, for the first time and loose those pesky manufacturer labels???....causing you to wonder if that tear-away is actually solvy or just a regular tear away???
Have your stabilizer rolls, unraveled and create a disaster when trying to store them??
Are you using elastic bands that destroy the integrity of the stabilizer?
Worse yet...
When using those "snap bracelet" stabilizer retainers...
Have you found them just too expensive?
Why do they not have room for those pesky labels?
Do they frustrate you because you don't know what manufacturer it was, as it just says "tear away, or cut away" ?
The Diva introduces....
Stabilizer Labels!!
Create a label badge, which YOU can customize with software if you so choose, that ALSO has a storage pocket for those labels !!!! With a custom securing device!!!
Check out the Constant Contact email (which will follow shortly for photos !!!)
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V6 Overview Bernina Guide Classes.
Have you upgraded from v4, v5, to v6 and wonder what you can do now that you couldn't do then???
It does not matter what level of Bernina software you have (Designer or Editor). We have something for both levels at each class!!
Quilting and Technology:
Fabric, Computers and YOU!
An introductory lecture on how computers can enhance your textile projects. Designed for the "non computer person" this is a overview on how computers can be used, what computer equipment is required.
EQ6
Design A Quilt
And you thought this was just an "intro class"! Using the seemingly endless options and templates in EQ6, we will get acclemated in EQ6 as we start to create a unique and personalized pieced virtual quilt that is right up your alley!
It's Mine...ALL MINE!!!
The beauty of EQ6 is its ability to scan in the fabric that belongs to YOU! In this class we will learn the basics of scanning and editing graphics. Then we will be importing that scanned image into your quilt to make it all YOURS!!!!
Pre-requisite class "Design a Quilt" required, "Fabric Computers and You" is highly recomended prior to this class.
It's all how we "App-ly-que Ourselves!
In this class we will be learning how layers work and how we can use EQ6 to applique on our quilt! We will be exploring different layers as well as editing existing applique designs!
Pre-requisite class "Design a Quilt" required
General Textile and Technology:
Fabric, Computers and YOU!
An introductory lecture on how computers can enhance your textile projects. Designed for the "non computer person" this is a overview on how computers can be used, what computer equipment is required.
Mac-imise your assets!
Have a Mac and want to use that embroidery or quilting software you bought months ago? Were you thinking about buying a Mac rather than a PC this time round, but were concerned about using your software? Don't be! Come learn the ins and outs of running your Mac with creative textile software
From Fotos to Fabric
Confused about images and how to edit them for applications such as embroidery or EQ6? This class is for you! A hands on class, focused on editing images for the intent of importing into creative textile software.
Embroidery Software Classes:
Intro to Bernina Embroidery Software:
So many buttons, so many menus! What do they mean? We will be exploring how to get acclimated in the editing world of Bernina!
See how to choose your hoop, open an .art file, start to edit or enhance that file, and send it to your machine!
The class will be tailored to who has enrolled with what version of software. Some options shown will not be available to all software levels. This class is targeted for people who have never used the Bernina embroidery software..
Class Requirements:
All Hands on classes require the use of a computer and the software listed. Please have your software loaded and dongle with you. If borrowing a laptop from someone else to bring to class, please be familiar with that laptop. As classes typically run 3 hours, we will not have time to load software or provide tech support for your computer in order to cover the topics planned for that time period. Preregistration is required. Payment is due at the time of Preregistration. Due to inclement weather, you will be notified if class is postponed with in 6-24 hours of class.
There will be online clases and support options online in the future.
Web based classes, and support via WebEx will be available. When scheduled, we will be posting the class here! DSL, Broadband, or FiOS (or other high speed internet required). All software will be required to be loaded prior to class.
Please note all classes here are subject to change until date is firmed up and posted. Please email us at thedigitizingdiva@yahoo.com for more information
