MATERIALS/TOOLS NEEDED:
• Fabric, of student's choice (½ yard per 2 seats)
• Measuring tape
• Scissor
• Staple gun and staples
• Magnet hammer (if tacks are used)
• Tack or staple puller
• Ruler or square

“I took Francine Leclercq Beginning Upholstery class to recover my kitchen chair seats. Actually, I thought I could do this on my own - surely it would not be that difficult to figure out. But I didn't want the corners to look amateur-ish or for the fabric to be crooked on the seats. I'm so happy with the results. Even the corners look professional - just like I bought them. Since each student brought a different type of project, we were able to see how to do a variety of repairs. I'm really hoping there will be additional classes for upholstered chairs or even a couch. Francine is anxious to share her craft and secrets from 30 years of upholstery!”
-Carol Fiore, August 2011

Francine Leclercq provides upholstery services for residential and commercial clients in the Raleigh, NC area. In 30 years of business, Francine has expanded her operation to include fabrics, accessories, shopping guidance and customized design. She is known for high quality work and has significant repeat business. Francine is eager to share her knowledge and experience by teaching upholstery classes.

This class requires some physical activity.

Minimum enrollment: 3, Maximum enrollment: 6
Beginning to Intermediate ● Minimum Age: Responsible Young Adult

Students under the age of 18 MUST have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before class commences.

Glenda George has been working for many years with fiber of one sort or another, making clothing, quilts, surface design and dyes on fabric, spinning yarn, knitting and felting. She has found over the years that all skills overlap and build on one another. She has acquired these skills through advanced classes, reading and mostly through lots of experimentation and practice and finding her own best way.

Minimum enrollment: 3, Maximum enrollment: 6
Beginning to Advanced ● Materials Fee: $25 ● Minimum Age: Responsible Young Adult

Students under the age of 18 MUST have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before class commences.

Glenda George has been working for many years with fiber of one sort or another, making clothing, quilts, surface design and dyes on fabric, spinning yarn, knitting and felting. She has found over the years that all skills overlap and build on one another. She has acquired these skills through advanced classes, reading and mostly through lots of experimentation and practice and finding her own best way.

In this class students will learn to cut circles of various sizes, how to attach them with the blanket stitch and also how to design a runner or small table mat using felted wool. There are many possibilities. Some hand sewing experience will be helpful, but not necessary.

Materials list:
chinelle or tapestry needles
sharp scissors
long pins with glass or plastic heads
optional: woolen or wool-mix felt

Betsy Orlando has been creating things almost all her life. Primarily a dollmaker working in fabric, she has been intrigued with paper and mixed media both in dollmaking and altered books for over ten years. She has taught book classes locally and at the John C. Campbell Folk School. She is a member of the Allegany Artisans and some of her work can be seen on their website.

http://www.orlandoforge.com/Betsy_Orlando.htm

MATERIAL LIST
20 different fat quarters (18"x22")
4 yds material for backing
1 piece 80x96 batting
2/3 yd for binding
1 spool natural color general purpose thread
sharp scissors
rotary cutter
cutting board
rotary cutting ruler
straight pins

Bring your portable sewing machine if you have one. Contact the center to inquire about loaner sewing machines if you do not have your own.

* student can construct a larger 82x98" inch quilt by adding an optional 6 ½” border. This will require an additional 2 yds for border, 5 yds for backing, and 92x108" batting.

Sharon Hall was taught the art of traditional quilting by her mother over 35 years ago. Sewing side by side, she came to appreciate not only the art of quilting, but also the close connection it created between them. Like many women, Sharon put traditional quilting aside when family and career required much of her time. Thanks to modern quilting technique classes, She has rekindled her love of quilting over the past ten years. Sharon has taught these modern time-saving techniques to numerous women who have a shortage of time, but a desire to learn and pass on the wonderful art of quilting.

Muse have basic upholstery skills (available in May, FIB051912).

MATERIALS/TOOLS NEEDED:
• Fabric, of student’s choice
• Measuring tape
• Scissor
• Staple gun and staples
• Magnet hammer (if tacks are used)
• Tack or staple puller
• Ruler or square

“I took Francine Leclercq Beginning Upholstery class to recover my kitchen chair seats. Actually, I thought I could do this on my own - surely it would not be that difficult to figure out. But I didn't want the corners to look amateur-ish or for the fabric to be crooked on the seats. I'm so happy with the results. Even the corners look professional - just like I bought them. Since each student brought a different type of project, we were able to see how to do a variety of repairs. I'm really hoping there will be additional classes for upholstered chairs or even a couch. Francine is anxious to share her craft and secrets from 30 years of upholstery!”
-Carol Fiore, August 2011

Francine Leclercq provides upholstery services for residential and commercial clients in the Raleigh area. In 30 years of business, Francine has expanded her operation to include fabrics, accessories, shopping guidance and customized design. She is known for high quality work and has significant repeat business. Francine is eager to share her knowledge and experience by teaching upholstery classes.

MATERIAL LIST
Due to the importance of color and placement in this quilt, it is advised that students not purchase material until after the 1st hour long introductory class. On the second class, you will need to bring:

Material selected
Rotary Cutter
Cutting Mat
Rotary Cutting Ruler
Natural color general purpose thread
Sharp scissors
Straight pins
Your own portable sewing machine if you have one.

*Student will have the option of making a larger quilt by adding a border.

Sharon Hall was taught the art of traditional quilting by her mother over 35 years ago. Sewing side by side, she came to appreciate not only the art of quilting, but also the close connection it created between them. Like many women, Sharon put traditional quilting aside when family and career required much of her time. Thanks to modern quilting technique classes, She has rekindled her love of quilting over the past ten years. Sharon has taught these modern time-saving techniques to numerous women who have a shortage of time, but a desire to learn and pass on the wonderful art of quilting.