Spring Classes 2008
Out Of Hand - Your one-stop needle arts source
Our spring class brochure is here!

sue spargo is coming!


We are so pleased to welcome Sue Spargo to Out of Hand.
Her distinctive folk art imagery with it’s African and British influences incorporate vibrant colour and strong geometric design.


Please note our Drop In/Catch Up Programs can now be found here.

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class policies

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studio nights J
assistance and conviviality A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm.

Monday January 14
studio nights J......$12.00 session





heirloom romance
Nestle lavishly embroidered and beaded vintage purses in crazy patch sashings to create this very feminine quilt. Click here for a closer look. Fee includes pattern.

4 classes
Tuesday Sept 25, Oct 23, Jan 15, 29
7:00-9:30pm
heirloom romance......$87.50 course





studio nights - A
catching up A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm.

Wednesday January 30
studio nights - A......$12.00 session





sailor’s delight pincushion
During the late seventeenth century, sailor’s of the high seas would create these mementos for their sweethearts using straight pins for the design. Unfortunately due to their usefulness, few intact examples exist today. Using sumptuous velvet and steel pins we will re-create this unique piece of nautical history.

1 class
Monday February 4
7:00-10:00pm
sailor’s delight pincushion......$18.00 class





love notes
Love me? Love me not? These darling little pincushions and needlecases are just in time for Valentine’s Day. Using velvet or textured wool in pleasing pastels or passionate primaries, create one as a delightful gift for a stitching friend or several for your own bowl of love! Fee includes pattern. Some pre-class work required.

1 class
Tuesday February 5
7:00-10:00pm Fee:$29.50
love notes......$29.50 course





studio nights B
fellowship/accomplishment A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm.

Wednesday February 6
studio nights B......$12.00 session





o tannenbaum
The design for this lovely Christmas quilt was inspired by the symbols, traditions and spirit of families celebrating Christmas together in Germany. Let Caryl Yarmchuk guide you through the paper piecing, patchwork and wool applique which make this wall hanging spectacular. Fee includes ten patterns. Sewing machine required. Kits will be available.

4 classes
Thurs Feb 7, 21, 28, Mar 27
7:00-9:30pm
o tannenbaum......$125.00





friday night frenzy - A
Join us for some uninterrupted work time! Friday Night Frenzies will run from 5:00-10:00pm. Arrive and leave whenever you like! This is a chance for you to keep up or catch up with a class you are taking. Class cost is $20.00 which includes a box lunch.

Friday February 8
friday night frenzy - A......$20.00 session





spring dream becky holloway
Sweet angel figure sits atop a prettily papered box enclosing a charming spring vignette. Fee includes pattern.

1 class
Saturday February 9
10:00-4:00pm
spring dream becky holloway......$65.00 course





a day with becky -- becky holloway
Come and spend a day with the master! Work on any of your unfinished “Becky” dolls, or get started on new ones!

1 class
Sunday February 10
10:30-4:00pm
1 class Sunday April 13 10:30-4:00pm Fee:$45.00
a day with becky -- becky holloway......$45.00 class





quintessential needlebook
For many years we have discussed the creation of a “quintessential” needlecase. Ladies, now is the time! This “needle book” will be made up of individual pages, each housing a different needle featuring the techniques most used by that needle. The four classes this session will feature milliners, embroidery, chenille and tapestry needles. We will continue this class throughout the summer, culminating with a binding class in the fall.

4 classes
Tuesday Feb 12, March 11, April 8, May13
7:00-9:30pm
quintessential needlebook......$75.00 course





mid week crisis - A
mid week crisis
Ever find yourself feeling stressed because of deadlines or unfinished projects? Pack your bags, bring your lunch and let’s get some things done!

Wednesday February 13
11:00-4:00pm
mid week crisis - A......$15.00 course





studio nights C
rollicking good time A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm.

Tuesday February 19
studio nights C......$12.00 session





be my button easter egg
Inspired by the classic “Be My Button Heart”, this delicately coloured Easter egg is a feast for the senses. Combine silk ribbons, threads, beads and bling! Use it as a sachet, scissor fob or tassel. Fee includes wool egg.

1 class
Wednesday Feb 20
7:00-10:00pm
be my button easter egg......$21.00 course





yours truly - needleturn applique
Learn the basics of three different types of needle turn applique while working on three different blocks of the new Bunny Hill wall hanging “Yours Truly”. The delicate floral and heart motifs transition gracefully from Valentine’s to Easter, bringing a spring freshness to those winter blahs! Fee includes pattern.

3 classes
Tues Feb 26, Mar25, Apr 29
7:00-9:30pm
yours truly - needleturn applique......$75.00 course





studio nights D
rollicking, eh? A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm.

Wednesday February 27
studio nights D......$12.00 session





last stitcher standing A
Join us for a ten hour stitching marathon from 11:30am - 9:30pm. Bring any project(s) you want to work on. Pack a sandwich or treat yourself to dinner out. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Fee is $20.00 per class.

Friday February 29
last stitcher standing A......$20.00 course





studio nights E
getting things done A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm.

Monday March 3
studio nights E......$12.00 session





le petit chapeau
Ah Provence! This charming vintage candlestick pincushion evokes the rustic elegance of the French countryside with a mouth-watering combination of wools, cottons and trims. C’est beau! Fee includes pattern book.

2 classes
Tuesday March 4, 18
7:00-9:30pm
le petit chapeau......$52.00 course





flopsy
Trudy Labbé is once again sharing her master bear making techniques with us. This spring she will be teaching an 18” long-eared, long legged bunny.
Fee includes pattern. Pre-class work required.

3 classes
Wednesday March 5, 12, 19
6:30-9:30pm
flopsy ......$75.00 course





sweet es-cape
This classic capelet with three different collar options can easily be worn as a summer cover-up or can be interlined for winter warmth. Simple to sew and easy to fit, let Wendy Sells guide you through the construction of this vintage inspired garment. Fee includes pattern. Sewing machine required.

2 classes
Thursday March 6, 13
7:00-9:30pm
sweet es-cape......$45.00 course





weather outside is frightful!
weather outside is frightful!
Need a break to get a few things done? Join us for all or part of this weekend retreat. Fee includes dinner Friday night.
3 classes
Friday March 7 5:00-9:00pm
Saturday March 8 11:00-4:00pm
Sunday March 9 11:00-4:00pm
weather outside is frightful!......$55.00 course





seasons
Around and around they come and go...the four seasons that we have come to know each have their own special charm. This wall hanging celebrates each of the seasons and what we love about them! Learn wool applique and basic machine piecing. Fee includes pattern. Sewing machine required.

4 classes
Mon Mar10, April 14, April 28, May12
7:00-9:30pm
seasons......$105.00 course





mid week crisis - B
Ever find yourself feeling stressed because of deadlines or unfinished projects? Pack your bags, bring your lunch and let’s get some things done!

Wednesday March 12
11:00-4:00pm
mid week crisis - B......$15.00 course





studio nights F
getting things done A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm

Monday March 17
studio nights F......$12.00 session





studio nights G
 A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm

Wednesday March 26
studio nights G......$12.00 session





friday night frenzy - B
Join us for some uninterrupted work time! Friday Night Frenzies will run from 5:00-10:00pm. Arrive and leave whenever you like! This is a chance for you to keep up or catch up with a class you are taking. Class cost is $20.00 which includes a box lunch.

Friday March 28
friday night frenzy - B......$20.00 session





patchwork project purse
This cheerful spring tote is the perfect size for a project or a day of shopping at the Farmer’s Market. Accented with wool, buttons, ric-rac and gorgeous velvet flowers in delicious hand-dyed colours, this will be the “it” bag for the season. Fee includes pattern. Sewing machine required.

2 classes
Tuesday April 1, 15
7:00-9:30pm
patchwork project purse......$42.00 course





vintage santa bon bon container
Get a jump on next year’s gifts with a new spin on our favourite fall project. This whimsical wool santa is embellished with festive trims and dusted with snow. He is a wonderful gift in his own right, or can be used as a container for a special treasure. Fee includes pattern. Pre-class work required.

2 classes
Wednesday April 2, 9
7:00-9:30pm
vintage santa bon bon container......$35.00 course





eq6 - borders and sashing
Learn how to add pieced borders and sashings to your quilts. For this hands on class, a laptop with EQ6 installed is required or you can work with a partner.

1 class
Thursday April 3
7:00-9:00pm
eq6 - borders and sashing......$15.00 course





studio nights H
assistance and conviviality A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm

Monday April 7
studio nights H......$12.00 session





embossed ornament
Explore the addicting technique of velvet embossing while creating these stunning ornaments. Fee includes one set of three templates.

1 class
Thursday April 10
7:00-9:30pm
embossed ornament......$22.00 course





last stitcher standing B
Join us for a ten hour stitching marathon from 11:30am - 9:30pm. Bring any project(s) you want to work on. Pack a sandwich or treat yourself to dinner out. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Fee is $20.00 per class.

Friday April 11
last stitcher standing B......$20.00 course





in a garden blue becky holloway
Learn or refine skills for creating an expressive face on a pre-sculpted fantasy figure that combines fabric, paper and spritely embellishments. Pattern and doll body included.

1 class
Saturday April 12
10:00-4:00pm
in a garden blue becky holloway......$95.00 course





mid week crisis - C
Ever find yourself feeling stressed because of deadlines or unfinished projects? Pack your bags, bring your lunch and let’s get some things done!

Wednesday April 16
11:00-4:00pm
mid week crisis - C......$15.00 course





pinkeepers -- sue spargo
These fabulous pincushions are the focus of this one-day workshop. Choose from any one of twelve designs from Sue’s book “12 Pinkeepers”. Book required.

1 class
Friday April 18
9:30-4:30pm
pinkeepers -- sue spargo......$95.00 class





greenbrier -- sue spargo
Greenbrier is a dynamic folk art quilt with a large centre applique surrounded by fun floral blocks.

1 class
Saturday April 19
Sunday April 20
9:30-4:30pm
greenbrier -- sue spargo......$175.00 class





studio nights I
assistance and conviviality A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm.

Tuesday April 22
studio nights I......$12.00 session





sumptuous shawl
sumptuosity spoken here Due to popular demand, the sumptuous scarf is back, but it’s all grown up into a scintillating shawl. Whether you pair it with that little black dress to make a splash at the opera or fashionable jeans to wow them at the blues festival, this project is a wardrobe must!

2 classes
Wednesday April 23, 30
7:00-9:30pm
sumptuous shawl ......$30.00 course





friday night frenzy - C
Join us for some uninterrupted work time! Friday Night Frenzies will run from 5:00-10:00pm. Arrive and leave whenever you like! This is a chance for you to keep up or catch up with a class you are taking. Class cost is $20.00 which includes a box lunch.

Friday April 25
friday night frenzy - C......$20.00 session





twelve days of christmas
twelve days of christmas
Next in our twelve days of Christmas needlepoint series will be the
“Partridge in a Pear Tree”. Fee includes all supplies.

2 classes
Tuesday May 6, 20
7:00-9:30pm
twelve days of christmas......$55.00 course





studio nights K
assistance and conviviality A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm.

Wednesday May 7
studio nights K......$12.00 session





last stitcher standing C
Join us for a ten hour stitching marathon from 11:30am - 9:30pm. Bring any project(s) you want to work on. Pack a sandwich or treat yourself to dinner out. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Fee is $20.00 per class.
Friday May 9
last stitcher standing C......$20.00 course





mid week crisis - D
Ever find yourself feeling stressed because of deadlines or unfinished projects? Pack your bags, bring your lunch and let’s get some things done!

Wednesday May21
11:00-4:00pm
mid week crisis - D......$15.00 course





studio nights L
assistance and conviviality A night to finish up those old projects! Whether you need help or just time for yourself, come and enjoy that feeling of accomplishment. All studios run from 7:00-10:00pm.

Thursday May 22
studio nights L......$12.00 session





friday night frenzy - D
Join us for some uninterrupted work time! Friday Night Frenzies will run from 5:00-10:00pm. Arrive and leave whenever you like! This is a chance for you to keep up or catch up with a class you are taking. Class cost is $20.00 which includes a box lunch.

Friday May 30
friday night frenzy - D......$20.00 session





 
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