Classes
We are continuing to hold classes, and are adding classes frequently!
Some of our teachers are holding classes in their or our homes and a few other locations in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach. Check this page for classes available now and to find out when we are up and running in a store location with a full class schedule!
Pre-Registration required for all classes. Please register in our online store OR contact us by email — classes@inngathering.com OR call 949.922.1368.
If you have questions please contact Classes at: classes@inngathering.com
Kids’ Crochet KC059
(All Levels — Ages 8 & up) Both beginners and kids with crochet experience will enjoy learning to crochet a fun project — choose a bookmark, kitty, popsicle cozy, Hello Kitty necklace/scarf or pattern of your choice. Click on picture to see all class projects.
Teacher: Jill Hirsch
3 sessions — $45.00, 4 sessions — $55.00
Wednesday, January 7, 14, 21, 28 (2:00-4:00) OR Wed, February 4, 18, 25 (2:00-4:00)
OR Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 (2:00-4:00)
Intro to Machine Sewing 1 CC030
(Level 1) Learn the basics of machine sewing... Start by learning the different parts of your sewing machine, how to thread your machine and wind your bobbin, and how to pin your material together to prepare it for sewing. Learn about seam allowance, how to sew straight lines, curved lines, and how to pivot your work. And last learn how to zig-zag on and off the edge of your fabric for a finished edge. Use your new skills to make a Kleenex holder and/or eye glass holder you will be proud to use.
Teacher: Alma Wilson
$45.00 1 session
Saturday, February 14 (9:30-12:00) OR Monday, February 23 (9:30-12:00) OR
Saturday, March 21 (9:30-12:00) OR Monday, March 30 (9:30-12:00)
Intro to Machine Sewing 2 CC036
(All Levels) This class will review how to thread your sewing machine, and all the basic sewing machine skills. You will learn how to sew a beginner friendly project. Choose between an apron, zipper pouch, pillowcase or a tote bag.
Teacher: Alma Wilson
$95.00 2 Sessions
Monday, February 2, 9 (9:30-1:00) OR Saturday, February 14, 21 (1:00-4:30) OR
Monday, March 9, 16 (9:30-1:00) OR Saturday March 21, 28 (1:00-4:30)
Nadine's Catch-Up Knitting CA008
(Level 2) Join Nadine for a Catch-Up Knitting class. She is excited to get you back on track with any one of her projects that you may need help finishing. Let's get those Nadine's Knits projects wrapped up!
Teacher: Nadine Berthiaume
1 Session $40.00 OR $55.00 for January 29th class
Tuesday, January 13 (9:30-12:30) OR Monday, January 26 (9:30-12:30)
OR Thursday, January 29 (10:00-3:00)
Knit and Crochet with Sheilah — Focus on Fingerless Gloves CA018
(Level 2) Learn to make either a crocheted or knitted pair of fingerless gloves, or even make both. You’ll also be able to keep up with all your digital technology while wearing your new prized fingerless gloves. OR, get help with any unfinished Sheilah project.
Teacher: Sheilah Cleary
4 Sessions $65.00
Friday, January 9, 16, 23, 30 (10:00-1:00)
Pam, an avid collector of paper and ephemera, has combined her passions of history and paper to create items from found objects, recycled books, and papers. She hopes to share her enthusiasm and inspire you to create your own treasures from everyday things!
The Art of Locking Love Letters CP115
(All Levels) Come learn to make Regency and Victorian enclosures for love notes, gifts, invitations, Valentines, tea parties, and journals. Make three projects during the class: Russian Triangle — to practice folds and learn the terminology (and they make wonderful bookmarks); Regency Locking Letter — for invitations, announcements, and Thank You’s; Victorian Love Letter Locket — to hold gifts, for invitations, and Thank You’s. Pam will demonstrate how to fold each letter, give tips, and teach steps one-on-one. Samples of the step-by-step directions will be available, along with written handouts. You will make one blank letter example for practice before using decorative paper. (These blank letters will be a reference when not in class.) Complete all three Letters and hopefully have time to make more, plus confetti and button bands that wrap around your Victorian Locket, as much as you want.
Teacher: Pam Thomson
1 Session $40.00, plus $15.00 kit fee
Saturday, January 31 (1:00-4:00)
Crazy Patch Embroidery — "Git 'Er Done" RE091
(Level 1) This class is geared toward our Crazy Patch Embroidery students who would like to finish up past class projects. Come and join us, watch those needles fly and we’ll get ‘er done! A supply list will be emailed.
Teacher: Heather and Di
1 Session $65.00
Saturday, January 31 (9:30-3:30)
Knitted Button Up Hooded Cowl with Nadine CA015
(Level 2) Slip the Button Up Hooded Cowl on and go! Knitting a rectangular piece with one row of increases creates a shape that drapes gently over the shoulders. It’s the perfect project to hone in on the skill of picking up stitches. The straight side edge pieces make it easy to identify which holes to go through. Choose two of your favorite contrasting colors of yarn and get started on this chic wardrobe enhancing knit. There is plenty of ease to pull it up over your head for an easy hood, and add simple and smart polish to your wardrobe!
Teacher: Nadine Berthiaume
5 Sessions $125.00
Tue, Feb 3 (10:00-12:00), Thu, Feb 5 (10:00-12:00), Tue, Feb 10 (10:00-12:00), Thu, Feb 24 (10:00-12:30), Thu, Feb 26 (10:00-12:30)
Knit and Crochet with Sheilah — Focus on Knitted Hitofude Sweater CA020
(Level 2) The word Hitofude is Japanese, and it means Single Stroke, referring to the fact that this sweater is constructed in the most unconventional way possible — made from just one thread! And when you are finished, all you'll need to do is sew in the beginning and ending threads. No seaming is necessary... and Sheilah’s sweater needed just a bit of finishing to complete. As a bonus, Sheilah will also provide a pattern for a matching Hitofude hat and sock, OR get help with any unfinished Sheilah project.
Teacher: Sheilah Cleary
4 Sessions $65.00
Friday, February 6, 13, 20, 27 (10:00-1:00)
Crazy Patch Embroidery (February) RE322
(Level 2) In each Crazy Patch Embroidery class, a different set of stitches is taught that can be made into a “stitch page", added to your crazy patch, or to a special project. February is the last section of our four-part circle medallion project. We will be incorporating silk ribbon flowers, traditional and non-traditional embroidery stitches, and of course, some beads for that perfect embellishment.
Teacher: Heather and Di
1 Session $65.00
Saturday, February 21 (9:30-3:30)
Beginning Ribbon Embroidery — Wings of Spring RE306
Teacher: Di. And Heather. (Level 1) Learn several silk ribbon embroidery stitches while making this beautiful little butterfly to adorn a garment, needle book and more! A supply list will be emailed.
Teacher: Heather and Di
1 Session $65.00
Thursday, March 5 (9:30-3:30)
Knit and Crochet with Sheilah — Focus on Tunisian Diamond Shawl CA012
(Level 2 — basic crochet experience required.) Learn a new and easy, fun crochet technique — Tunisian crochet. You will learn all the basic stitches along with the foundation row, binding off, and blocking and finishing. This easy project only requires some basic crochet skills to make an exotic, lacy patterned shawl. OR, get help with any unfinished Sheilah project.
Teacher: Sheilah Cleary
4 Sessions $65.00
Friday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 (10:00-1:00)
Up-Cycled and Embellished Clothing CC037
(All Levels) Whether it be a pair of pants, a flannel or even a skirt, watch how these garments transform as you add, alter and embellish. Learn how to use scraps of fabric, methods of layering, cutting away and raveling to create your own unique garment or purse! You can purchase a “stash kit” which will include a wide variety of fabrics from cottons to fancies, and laces and trims to further the inspiration of your soon-to-be original!
Teacher: Heather and Amy
1 Session $65.00, plus $25.00 "stash" kit fee
Saturday, March 14 (9:30-3:30)
"It's a Wrap" with Karen RE207
(All Levels) Karen created this class to help you complete unfinished projects from a prior class. Enjoy a day of embroidery experiences that will encourage you to finish your needle work projects from any of Karen’s classes. Please let us know what project you will be working on when you register for class.
Teacher: Karen Fraser
1 Session $90.00
Tuesday, March 17 (9:30-4:00) OR Tuesday, March 24 (9:30-4:00)
OR Saturday, March 28 (9:30-4:00)
Racquet-tailed Roller: Beginning Thread Painting RE118
(All Levels) Come join us for the wonderful world of thread painting! Learn stitches and techniques used, such as long and short stitches and satin stitches, to create a stunning little thread painted bird. This Trish Burr creation is suitable for the beginner and beyond.
Teacher: Karen Fraser
2 Sessions $175.00, plus $75.00 kit fee
Wednesday, March 18, 25 (9:30-4:00)
Ribbon Embroidered Happy Flowers RE003
(All Levels) Join Karen to stitch a delightful Di van Niekerk project for the beginner and intermediate embroiderer. The primroses, violets, buttercups, campions, and lady’s smock, amongst other flowers form such a happy picture, we are sure you will love making this one! Learn many stitching techniques on this sweet 3.5" x 5" wonderful linen print including French knots, bullions and ribbon stitches.
Teacher: Karen Fraser
2 Sessions $150.00, plus $100.00 kit fee
Thursday, March 19, 26 (9:30-4:00)
Ribbon Embroidered Two Loves RE010
(All Levels) Both beginners and experienced students will enjoy this delightful Di van Niekerk 5" x 5" fabric panel project. You will be learning several stitches in thread and silk ribbon — the backstitch, straight stitch and ribbon stitch. Come join us for a "lovely" learning experience.
Teacher: Karen Fraser
2 Sessions $150.00, plus $71.00 kit fee
Monday, March 23 & Friday, March 27 (9:30-4:00)
Night Blooming Needle Keeper & Open Stitch with Mama Lohde QF001
(All Levels) Step into the beautiful world of wool applique and hand embroidery with Hanne’s newest design, Night Blooming Needle Keeper book. Hanne will guide you through her signature construction methods, stitch demonstrations, thread management tips, and dimensional embroidery techniques to bring each flower, leaf and butterfly to life while learning several exciting embroidery stitches. Or you may choose to work on your “Mama Lohde” project in progress. Night Blooming Needle Keeper kit fee, $60.00, payable to teacher in class — includes most supplies for needle keeper book.
Watch for additional class dates with Hanne at The InnGathering!
Teacher: Hanne Lohde
$60.00, plus $60.00 kit fee, includes most supplies for needle keeper book
1 Session
Friday, April 10 (10:00-4:00)
Crazy Patch Embroidery (Spring) RE322
(Level 2) In each Crazy Patch Embroidery class, a different set of stitches is taught that can be made into a “stitch page", added to your crazy patch, or to a special project. April is part one of a three session wall hanging/runner class that you will be able to finish before Halloween! April's block: the witch. Featuring wool felting and slow stitched “pieced” fabric as the background, she has a felt body with thread embroidery as part of her clothing, some decorative beaded accents that makes this character one-of-kind! May's block: the cat, which also has a felt body with a needle felted head, and a pieced background embellished with touches of embroidery. June's block: the skeleton. This block has a stripped, pieced background with an embroidered skeleton body and felt head and hat. It is embellished with Sadi and metallic threads including some basic embroidery stitches. Purchase the kits to get all the spooky goodies! 🧙♀️
Click on picture to see the whole wall hanging.
Teacher: Heather and Di
1 Session $65.00, plus kit fee
Saturday, April 11 OR Saturday, May 9 OR Saturday, June 13 (9:30-3:30)
