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Sewing Project Class: Palazzo Pants, Side Tie Top

$125

with Katie Champlin

Calendar Jun 10, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
Two projects will be made in this class. Palazzo pants - loose, wide-legged pants suitable for beginner and experienced sewists. Side tie top – a trendy top sewing pattern that is easy to construct and is perfect for beginners or experienced sewists.  In each session, you will learn how to read a pattern and pattern instructions, choosing and preparing fabric, learning about fabric grainline and pattern layout, cutting out the pattern, review of stitches, seams, seam allowances and seam finishes.  Basic familiarity with use of a sewing machine is required, such as what you can learn in our Intro to Sewing class. Details of what to bring to class will be provided after you sign up.

Hand Embroidery

$130

with Dan Toomre

Calendar Jun 11, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks
In this two-day class, you’ll be provided expert instruction to start work on a full-color embroidery piece. If you’ve never threaded a needle, or are a beginner looking for a little guidance, we’ll go over how to use a hoop, select threads and fabrics, transfer a design to your fabric, use a variety of stitching techniques, and finish a hoop in a couple of different ways. A hoop and all needed tools and materials will be provided. Some homework is recommended, but not required, between sessions.
Intro to Weaving
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Intro to Weaving

$135

with Margaret B. Russell

Calendar Jun 14, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Join us for a four-hour visit to the world of handweaving. The class offers the opportunity to weave on a loom that has already been dressed (ready for weaving) for each student. This introduction allows the focus to be on what it feels like and what is seen when you take a shuttle in hand and weave. It is a great class to just try out weaving or for determining whether you want to further explore handweaving. Use of a 4-shaft table loom and weaving tools, plus fibers, are included in the cost. Bring a snack or lunch!

Candle Making

$90

with Lauren Chunias

Calendar Jun 14, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of creating jar candles using 100% soy wax and fragrances infused with essential oils. You'll learn how to blend fragrances to create your own unique scent, melt and pour candle wax, and find the right materials to make long-lasting, strong-smelling and clean-burning candles. You'll leave class with one custom candle that you’ve designed!

Intro to Sewing

$110

with Katie Champlin, Dan Toomre, Stacy Owen

Calendar Jun 21, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

Intro to Sewing

$110

with Katie Champlin, Dan Toomre, Stacy Owen

Calendar Jun 24, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

Hand-Cut Dovetail Woodworking Class

$420

with Annalise Rubida

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks
In this workshop for beginners and intermediate woodworkers, you will learn the steps of making hand-cut dovetails for boxes, cases, and many other wooden pieces. You will learn layout, cutting and chopping dovetails with hand tools to make a small wooden step stool. You may bring your own chisels, but Factory 3 will provide all needed tools, and the class will begin by learning to sharpen hand tools

Woodworking Project: Sliding Lid Box

$110

with Chuck Devine or Eric Dunder

Calendar Jul 13, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn to create a traditional style sliding lid box with simple joints, using both hand and power tools, primarily a table saw. The basic design can be sized for anything from a ring, to candles, to wine bottles, and more. Variations of design, joinery and methods will be demonstrated. Each participant will be able to make a box and take it and their newfound skill home with them. All material will be provided.




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