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The SewGreen School
is located at 112 North Cayuga Street in downtown Ithaca. Everything you need for a class, including sewing machines, is supplied.
Classes are open to everyone: boys and girls, men and women of all ages, cultures, languages, skill levels,etc.
Ask us about scholarships, which are available according to household income.
After-School Teen Apprenticeships
SewGreen offers free sewing and fashion design apprenticeships to eligible teens. The apprenticeships are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons during the school year. Teens must apply and be accepted by the program leaders, who look for commitment and a strong interest in creativity and learning. Any teen with a passion for fashion is welcome to apply, and we especially welcome referrals from agencies that work with lower-income or at-risk youth. Apprenticeships start the last week in September. For more information, contact Autumn Newell, youthcoord@sew-green.org.
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TO SIGN UP for a class, Send us an email
with your name, contact info, and which class(es) you want to attend.
CLASSES FOR KIDS, 8 to 12
Beginners or Repeat Learners
Saturday Beginner’s Series: Kids get a good foundation in machine sewing in two three-hour lessons for beginners. Offered Saturdays, 9 am to noon on the following dates: Sept 24 and Oct 1; Oct 8 and Oct 15; Oct 29 and Nov 5; Dec 10 and Dec 17. Kids can repeat the classes to gain more skills. The fee for each two-part class is $90.
CLASSES FOR KIDS, 8 to 10
Some Experience
Friday Afternoon Series: For elementary school-aged kids who have sewn with us before in a beginner class or a camp, this series introduces new skills and projects. Twelve sessions, 4 to 5:30 pm, from Sept 23 through Dec 16. The fee for the complete Fall semester is $300, or $150 for six sessions.
CLASSES FOR ‘TWEENS, 11 to 13
All Levels
Monday After-School Series: Kids in the “in-between” ages are invited to learn to sew or develop existing skills in designing and making sewn items in this series that encourages individual creativity. Twelve sessions, 4 to 6 pm, from Sept 26 to Dec 19. The fee for the complete Fall semester is $300, or $150 for six sessions.
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CLASSES FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Beginners
Basic Sewing I, II, and III classes give beginners a good start to being independent sewing machine users. In the first class, students learn to properly use a sewing machine and make a simple tote bag. In the second class, they learn to make an apron with a pocket; and in the third class they learn to make a tetra bag with a zipper.
The fee is $20 per class, or $55 for all three.
All Basic classes run from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the following dates:
Basic I
Tuesday, Sept 20
Tuesday, Oct 4
Wednesday, Oct 19
Thursday, Nov 3
Tuesday, Nov 29
Basic II
Thursday, Sept 22
Thursday, Oct 6
Wednesday, Oct 26
Thursday, Nov 10
Thursday, Dec 1
Basic III
Wednesday, Sept 28
Wednesday, Oct 12
Wednesday, Sept 28
Thursday, Nov 17
Wednesday, Dec 7
CLASSES FOR ADULTS, TEENS & KIDS – Some Experience
Gift Bags: Using production sewing techniques, students make a half-dozen pretty, reusable gift bags! Offered twice: Friday, Nov 25, 1 to 3 pm; Saturday, Dec 10, 2 to 4 pm.
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