Dates and Times:
Each session runs five days (Monday–Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm)
Session 1: July 8–12 <— You are registering for this session
Session 2: July 15–19
Session 3: July 22–26
Price:
$375 per student, per session*
Price includes lunch, snacks, and drinks as well as all supplies.
*Scholarships may be available. See details at bottom of listing.
Location:
All classes will be held at the Stitch Buffalo store/studio, located at 284 Plymouth Avenue, Buffalo, NY.
About:
Kids ages 8–14 are invited to explore their creativity at Stitch Buffalo during summer sessions introducing a wide variety of textile arts, materials, and processes. Working in our diverse and inclusive studio over the course of a five-day session, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing, dyeing, weaving, printing, embroidery, and more—plus develop their design and collaborative skills in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
Our class sizes are limited to ensure plenty of individualized attention and support, so students of all skill levels, including absolute beginners, may attend. Students who have previous experience, or who enroll in multiple weeks, will have the opportunity to take on more complex projects in each discipline.
We’ll work both indoors and outdoors as weather permits, so we suggest students wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes. It’s best to select something you won’t mind getting dirty. (We do our best to be neat, but some techniques can get messy!)
Instruction:
Lead instructor Dawne Hoeg is the founder and executive director of Stitch Buffalo. She is an experienced instructor who served as the handwork teacher at the Aurora Waldorf School and taught in the Textile and Fiber Arts Design Department at Buffalo State College. She will be assisted by skilled volunteers with strong teaching experience, including artists from the Refugee Women’s Workshop, Stitch Buffalo volunteers, and college interns.
Skills Learned:
• Basic hand and machine sewing
• Weaving
• Fabric design with block printing, sun printing, and resist dyeing
• Macrame bracelets
• Jump rope making
• Hand embroidery and patch making
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Developing and executing designs with color, texture, and pattern
• Working creatively with upcycled materials
Questions?
We’ll be happy to show you (and your child) our space, introduce you to the lead instructor, answer any questions you may have, and discuss any accommodations your child may need. E-mail michellep@stitchbuffalo.com to make arrangements.
SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE
We anticipate having several scholarship seats available. Priority will be given to students living in zip codes identified by United Way of Buffalo and Erie County as having high needs: 14201, 14202, 14203, 14204, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14209, 14210, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14215, 14216, 14218, and 14220.
PLEASE NOTE: Submitting an application does not guarantee a scholarship or reserve a seat in the selected session. If we are able to accept your applicant and offer a scholarship, you will be notified at the email address you provide on your application.