learn to sew!

Flock Boutique: Winter Class List

Intermediate Sew your Own A-Line Skirt! $85+tax

Saturday, Feb 4th, 1-4pm

In this class, Heidi will assist you in making your own classic A-line skirt with a fitted waist and zipper…what could be better than a wardrobe full of clothes made by little old you? Students must bring their own fabric, thread, and a matching 7-9″ zipper.

Knitting Skills Class $45+tax

Feb 8^th & 15^th, 7-8:30pm

By popular demand, Caddy is now offering a Knitting Skills class which will include skills like cabling, intarsia, seaming, picking-up-and-knitting, 2-colour-stranded, reading patterns, and a bunch of other, super fun knitting stuff! Yarn included, students must supply their own 4-5mm needles.

Beginner Knitting $59+tax

Thursdays Feb 9^th,16^th & 23^rd 6:15-7:45pm

Caddy can teach anyone to knit!  She has created a casual, informal beginner class where you can learn the basics of knitting. Students have the option of knitting a pair of arm warmers or a scarf, so go ahead, sign up and make your own accessories! Yarn and needles are included.

Intermediate Knitting $59+tax

Thursdays Feb 9^th,16^th & 23^rd 7:45-9:15pm

Caddy has made this fun intermediate project-based knitting class for those who have knit before but want to learn new skills like knitting in the round, purling, increasing and decreasing while making their own fabulous legwarmers or a hat! Yarn and needles included.

Tropical Collage for Kids! $25+tax

Sunday, Feb 29th 1-2:30pm

Laura will take kids aged 4-8 years on a tropical paradise themed vacation where they will learn the basics of collage and make a fun flower painting collage. Sounds like a great way to spend winter!

Beginner Sew your Own Wrap Skirt! $75+hst

Saturday, March 10th, 1pm-4pm

In this class, Heidi will teach you the basics of sewing while you make a cute wrap skirt to show off this spring! Students must bring their own fabric and matching thread. Now, that’s a wrap!

Let’s Bead: Kids Jewellery-Making! $25+tax

Sunday, March 25^th 1-2:30pm

This class is all about beading! Kids, ages 7-10 will have a great time learning all about beading and making fun necklaces, bracelets and other great things with Laura!

** Please note that 48 hours notice must be given if you are not able to make it to a class. If you are unable to attend and you have given the required notice, your class fee will be converted into store credit that may be used in the shop or on a future class. Have fun crafting! **

Our November Schedule is out!  Now is the perfect time (insert pics of yourself, sitting cosily by the window, snow falling outside, glass of wine nearby, knitting your own sweet christmas gifts) to start crafting!  i can almost guarantee that crafting is the most fun way to spend winter evenings, so sign up for knitting or block printing and get the creativity flowing!

Here are the dates, call Flock at 613-695-0834 to register!  All classes will take place in Flock’s fantastically newly muraled classroom space.

Knitting for Beginners $59+hst

Tuesday Nov 1^st,8th and 15th, 6:15-7:45pm

Flock’s fabulous Caddy Ledbetter (co-author of Mother-Daughter Knits) can teach anyone to knit!  She has created a casual, informal beginner class where you can learn the basics of knitting. Students have the option of knitting a pair of arm warmers or a scarf, so go ahead, sign up and make your own winter accessories! Yarn and needles are included.

Intermediate Knitting $59+hst

Tuesday Nov 1^st, 8th and 15^th, 7:45-9:15pm

Caddy has made this fun intermediate project-based knitting class for those who have knit before but want to learn new skills like knitting in the round, purling, increasing and decreasing while making their own fabulous legwarmers or a hat! Yarn and needles included.

Block Print your own Gift Wrap and Cards! $48+hst

Thursday Nov 10^th, 6-9pm

This is the season to put your own stamp (literally!) on the gifts you give! The lovely and talented Anne will teach you the basics of block printing: you will carve out your own unique design and then print it onto paper and note cards.  All tools, inks and paper provided.  You will leave with 10 sheets of your own unique wrapping paper and a variety of cards. So crafty!

January Classes (for early birds and people who know that classes make great gifts!)

Knitting for Beginners $59+hst

Wednesdays Jan 11th, 18th and 25th, 6:15-7:45pm

Caddy can teach anyone to knit!  She has created a casual, informal beginner class where you can learn the basics of knitting. Students have the option of knitting a pair of arm warmers or a scarf, so go ahead, sign up and make your own winter accessories! Yarn and needles are included. 59$

Intermediate Knitting $59+hst

Wednesdays Jan 11^th, 18^th and 25th, 7:45-9:15pm

Caddy has made this fun intermediate project-based knitting class for those who have knit before but want to learn new skills like knitting in the round, purling, increasing and decreasing while making their own fabulous legwarmers or a hat! Yarn and needles included.

Make your own Gift Wrap and Cards! $48+hst

Thursday Oct 6^th, 6-9pm

This is the season to put your own stamp (literally!) on the gifts you give! The lovely and talented Anne, one of Flock’s boutique new and fabulous instructors, will teach you the basics of block printing in our Make Your Own Gift Wrap and Cards Class!  Each student will carve out his or her own unique design and then print it onto paper and note cards.  All tools, inks and paper will be provided…all you have to bring is your own creativity!

Anne promises that each of her students will leave this evening of fun with at least 10 sheets of their own unique wrapping paper and a variety of cards to give away this christmas.  You will also leave with enough know-how to print a whole room full of gift wrap – now who wouldn’t love that?

In case you missed our class schedule when it came out, you can find it here:

http://www.workshopboutique.ca/blog/classes/septemberoctober-class-schedule/

when do those little elves find the time?!

a couple of months ago, the lovely laura vo asked me if it would be okay to do a bit of painting on the walls of the classroom space in the basement of flock.  because she’s so crafty and fun, i said sure. weeks and weeks went by and i kept an eye on those walls, but nothing changed. probably because little laura was spending all of her time organizing the chaos that christina and i create daily in the basement (someone said it looked like a chicken coop on fire), so she didn’t have much time!

then, friday i popped down there to get a box and i saw the most lovely painted outlines.  a few days later, i walked into the basement and noticed that some ladies had been hard at work over the weekend. i can’t wait to see how this all turns out…

xoxo

bridget.

friday morning...

yesterday morning...surprise!

i’m one of those people who has always wanted to learn to knit but never had enough gumption to do it on my own!  does that sounds like you?

well, you don’t have to do it on your own – we have caddy ledbetter, the most fabulous instructor (and equally fabulous published author) to walk you though it step by step!  caddy is offering two classes this fall – beginner and intermediate – here are the details:

Knitting for Beginners $59+hst

Tuesday Sept 20^th,27^th and Oct 4^th, 6:15-7:45pm

Flock’s fabulous Caddy Ledbetter (co-author of Mother-Daughter Knits) can teach anyone to knit!  She has created a casual, informal beginner class where you can learn the basics of knitting. Students have the option of knitting a pair of arm warmers or a scarf, so go ahead, sign up and make your own winter accessories! Yarn and needles are included.

Intermediate Knitting $59+hst

Tuesday Sept 20^th,27^th and Oct 4^th, 7:45-9:15pm

Caddy has made this fun intermediate project-based knitting class for those who have knit before but want to learn new skills like knitting in the round, purling, increasing and decreasing while making their own fabulous legwarmers or a hat! Yarn and needles included.

To register, please contact us at Flock Boutique at 613-695-0834.

Make your own hand-bound notebooks!

After a short break for summer, our classes are back!  All classes are small, so register early!  To register, please call Flock Boutique (where all classes will be held) at 613-695-0834.  Payment is required to hold your space.  Happy crafting!

Sew Your Own Tote Bag – for beginners! $50+hst

Saturday, Sept 17^th, 1-3pm

In this class Heidi will take you through the basics of sewing while you make your own wonderfully functional (and cute!) tote bag with french seams, hems and super sturdy handles! All materials provided. Please let us know if you would like to bring your own machine.

Knitting for Beginners $59+hst

Tuesday Sept 20^th,27^th and Oct 4^th, 6:15-7:45pm

Flock’s fabulous Caddy Ledbetter (co-author of Mother-Daughter Knits) can teach anyone to knit!  She has created a casual, informal beginner class where you can learn the basics of knitting. Students have the option of knitting a pair of arm warmers or a scarf, so go ahead, sign up and make your own winter accessories! Yarn and needles are included.

Intermediate Knitting $59+hst

Tuesday Sept 20^th,27^th and Oct 4^th, 7:45-9:15pm

Caddy has made this fun intermediate project-based knitting class for those who have knit before but want to learn new skills like knitting in the round, purling, increasing and decreasing while making their own fabulous legwarmers or a hat! Yarn and needles included.

Make your own Hand-Bound Note Books! $48+hst

Thursday Sept 22^nd, 5:30-8:30pm

Use your own printed papers or recycled papers to make unique hand bound books.  In this workshop you will learn how to make a simple saddle-stitched book and a japaneese stitched notebook, great for recording your thoughts and fantastic as gifts! Bring in your own unique materials for the cover. Blank pages and tools will be provided.

Sew Your Own Fabric Storage Box – for beginners! $50+hst

Saturday, September 24th, 1-3pm

Get organized with a lovely fabric box. Learn to sew by making a simple box, then go home and make more in whatever size your clutter demands. All materials provided. Please let us know if you would like to bring your own machine.

Make your own Gift Wrap and Cards! $48+hst

Thursday Oct 6^th, 6-9pm

This is the season to put your own stamp (literally!) on the gifts you give! The lovely and talented Anne will teach you the basics of block printing: you will carve out your own unique design and then print it onto paper and note cards.  All tools, inks and paper provided.  You will leave with 10 sheets of your own unique wrapping paper and a variety of cards.

Knitting for Beginners $59+hst

Tuesday Oct 11^th,18^th, 25^th, 6:15-7:45pm

Caddy can teach anyone to knit!  She has created a casual, informal beginner class where you can learn the basics of knitting. Students have the option of knitting a pair of arm warmers or a scarf, so go ahead, sign up and make your own winter accessories! Yarn and needles are included. 59$

Intermediate Knitting $59+hst

Tuesday Oct 11^th,18^th,25^th, 7:45-9:15pm

Caddy has made this fun intermediate project-based knitting class for those who have knit before but want to learn new skills like knitting in the round, purling, increasing and decreasing while making their own fabulous legwarmers or a hat! Yarn and needles included.

Sew your Own Skirt – intermediate! $85+hst

Saturday, Oct 15^th, 1-4pm

In this class, Heidi will assist you in making your own classic A-line skirt with a fitted waist and zipper…what could be better than a wardrobe full of clothes made by little old you? Students must bring their own fabric, thread and a matching 7-9″ zipper.

All classes will take place at Flock Boutique, 1275 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON, info@flockboutique.ca

Flock Boutique is now offering private classes for special events like bridal showers and birthday parties for crafty people of all ages! We have two options for adult parties and two options for kids. All classes are held at Flock Boutique at 1275 Wellington Street West. For questions or registration please call Flock Boutique at (613) 695-0834 or email info@flockboutique.ca

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Beginner Jewellery Party

$45+HST (special guest is free!), 3 hrs

Minimum 6 participants required (maximum of 10)

You can learn all of the basics of beaded jewellery making in less than 3 hours! No experience is required and you will leave the party with between 4 and 8 finished pairs of earrings.

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Needle Felting/Beginner Jewellery Party

$60+HST (special guest is free!), 3.5 hrs

Minimum 6 participants required (maximum of 10)

In this class you will learn the basics of both needle felting and making your own beaded jewellery! All materials will be provided and you will leave with your own felted item, a few pairs of earrings and all the skills you need to do it over and over again!

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Mixed Media Art Class for Kids!

$25+HST (special guest is free!), 2 hours

Minimum 4 participants required (maximum  of 7)

1-2 Parent Volunteers required for supervision

Join Flock Boutique for an artistic afternoon of collage and creativity! In this class students will have a chance to use their imagination to create a fantastic piece of art to decorate your home with!

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Cupcake Decorating Class for Kids!

$25+HST (special guest is free!), 1.5 hrs

Minimum 4 participants required (maximum  of 7)

1-2 Parent Volunteers required for supervision

Swing by Flock Boutique for an afternoon of cake, icing, art and excitement! In this class kids will plan, create and consume (in moderation!) cupcakes to bring home for the whole family to enjoy! Please note that ingredients may contain traces of nuts and that students should bring an apron or oversized shirt to protect their clothes.

Join the talented and lovely Bri Plamondon for an afternoon of cake, icing, art and excitement! In this class Bri will help kids plan, create and consume (in moderation!) cupcakes to bring home for the whole family to enjoy! Please note that ingredients may contain traces of nuts and that students should bring an apron or old shirt to protect their clothes.
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Everyday Massage Class
Monday May 16, 2011
6:00pm-9:00pm
$40+HST

Join local RMT Rosanna Rebeccani for lessons in everyday massage! You can learn the basic skills for family massage, self massage and heat/cold therapy. Also an aromatherapy expert, Rosanna will guide you through the benefits of different scents and send you home with 3 bottles of massage oil!
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Grow Your Own Food: A Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening
Thursday May 19, 2011
7:00pm-9:00pm
$30+HST

Ever wondered if you could grow your own food on your balcony? Flock’s own gardening expert Jennifer Whiteford has the answers for you! In this lecture Jennifer will teach you the skills you need to evaluate your space, decide what to grow, find the appropriate materials and get growing! You will leave the class with a booklet based on the lecture as well as some seeds to grow this summer!
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Adult Beginner Jewellery Class
Tuesday May 24, 2011
6:00-9:00pm
$45+HST

You can learn all of the basics of beaded jewellery making in less than 3 hours! Bridget Remai, co-owner of Flock Boutique, will take you through the basic tools and techniques required to make beaded jewellery. You should leave the class with between 4 and 8 finished pairs of earrings.
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Summer Fling Beginner Dress Making Class
Saturday May 28, 2011
9:30am-3:30pm
$100+HST

In this workshop, Heidi Laing will teach you to create your own easy-breasy summer dress that’s just as cute over your suit for a day at the beach as it is for strolling around town. This class is beginner friendly but some experience with a sewing machine is recommended. Please bring 2.5m of cotton fabric for your dress and a spool of matching all-purpose thread. All other materials are provided. Please let us know if you need a sewing machine or will be bringing your own.
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Pirate Adventures!
Sunday May 29, 2011
12:00pm-1:30pm
$25+HST
Suitable for ages 3-5

Yarrrr! Join Laura Fauquier on a pirate adventure! This imaginative afternoon will include games, crafts and lots of fun!
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Capes and Tutus
Thursday June 2, 2011
7:00pm-9:00pm
$40+HST

Make something special for the wee superhero and/or ballerina in your life in this 2-hour, beginner sewing class. Sign up to make EITHER a cape OR a tutu. All materials included. Please let us know if you need a sewing machine or will be bringing your own.
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Customized Throw Pillow
Sunday June 26, 2011
10:00am-2:00pm
$85+HST

Give your old couch a new lease on life with a new throw pillow! In this workshop, you will learn to make a zippered pillow-cover AND you’ll design your very own fabric using lino-cut stamps designed by you. All materials included. Please let us know if you need a sewing machine or will be bringing your own.
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Scrapbooking for Kids!
Sunday June 19, 2011
1:00pm-3:00pm
Suitable for ages 9-12

Join Laura Fauquier for a guided tour into the world of scrapbooking. In this class students are encouraged to bring in their favourite personal photos, magazine images and other paper supplies to create their own special book!
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Baby Sling Class
Saturday June 11, 2011
2:00pm-4:00pm
$40+HST

Join local artist Louise Hayden to make your very own baby sling! In this class you will make a customized sling in a range of colours, fitted your size. The sling is a handy carrier to have and easy to pack. There will be some fabrics to choose from or, if you like you can bring your own (2 to 2.5 metres of a non-stretch medium to light weight fabric). Please let us know if you need a sewing machine or will be bringing your own.
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Classes will be held in Flock Boutique which is located at 1275 Wellington Street West. For questions or registration please call or email Flock at (613) 695-0834 and info@flockboutique.ca

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Flock Boutique is now hosting crafty parties!
Please email to enquire!

Join us and learn to sew and make jewellery this spring!  All classes will be held at Flock Boutique, located at 1275 Wellington Street West. All materials will be provided.

For questions or registration please call or email Flock at (613) 695-0834 and info@flockboutique.ca

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Here are the classes for April/May!

Jackie O Intermediate Dress Making Class
Tuesday April 12 and 19, 2011
7:00pm-9:00pm
$100+HST

Join Heidi Laing and create your own 60’s style summer dress à la Mad Men! This class will teach you to customize a pattern to fit you, install zippers, and create button loops and tidy hems. This class requires some sewing machine experience. Please bring 2.5m of cotton for your dress along with matching all-purpose thread. All other materials are provided. Please let us know if you need a sewing machine or will be bringing your own.

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Adult Beginner Jewellery Class
Wednesday April 13, 2011
6:00-9:00pm
$45+HST

You can learn all of the basics of beaded jewellery making in less than 3 hours! Bridget Remai, co-owner of Flock Boutique, will take you through the basic tools and techniques required to make beaded jewellery. You should leave the class with between 4 and 8 finished pairs of earrings.

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Summer Fling Beginner Dress Making Class
Saturday April 16, 2011
10:00am-3:00pm
$100+HST

In this workshop, Heidi Laing will teach you to create your own easy-breasy summer dress that’s just as cute over your suit for a day at the beach as it is for strolling around town. This class will teach you to customize a pattern to fit you, sew French hems, make tidy hems and button holes, create draw strings and bias tape. This class is beginner friendly but some experience with a sewing machine is recommended. Please bring 2.5m of cotton fabric for your dress and a spool of matching all-purpose thread. All other materials are provided. Please let us know if you need a sewing machine or will be bringing your own.

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Jackie O Intermediate Dress Making Class
Tuesday April 12 and 19, 2011
7:00pm-9:00pm
$100+HST

Join Heidi Laing and create your own 60’s style summer dress à la Mad Men! This class will teach you to customize a pattern to fit you, install zippers, and create button loops and tidy hems. This class requires some sewing machine experience. Please bring 2.5m of cotton for your dress along with matching all-purpose thread. All other materials are provided. Please let us know if you need a sewing machine or will be bringing your own.

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Adult Beginner Jewellery Class
Wednesday April 13, 2011
6:00-9:00pm
$45+HST

You can learn all of the basics of beaded jewellery making in less than 3 hours! Bridget Remai, co-owner of Flock Boutique, will take you through the basic tools and techniques required to make beaded jewellery. You should leave the class with between 4 and 8 finished pairs of earrings.

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Summer Fling Beginner Dress Making Class
Saturday April 16, 2011
10:00am-3:00pm
$100+HST

In this workshop, Heidi Laing will teach you to create your own easy-breasy summer dress that’s just as cute over your suit for a day at the beach as it is for strolling around town. This class will teach you to customize a pattern to fit you, sew French hems, make tidy hems and button holes, create draw strings and bias tape. This class is beginner friendly but some experience with a sewing machine is recommended. Please bring 2.5m of cotton fabric for your dress and a spool of matching all-purpose thread. All other materials are provided. Please let us know if you need a sewing machine or will be bringing your own.

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Jewellery Box Class for Kids!
Sunday April 27, 2011
1:00-3:00pm
$25+HST
Suitable for ages 6-10

Join Laura Fauquier for another artistic-adventure! In this class students will learn different techniques for decorating a jewellery box and leave with their own beautiful creation!

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Pretty Picnic Intermediate Dress Making Class
Saturday April 30, 2011
10:00am-3:00pm
$100+HST

Create your very own classic dress to keep you cool all summer. In this class you will learn to customize a pattern, make a fitted bodice with lining, make a pleat, and finish seams. This class requires some sewing machine experience. Please bring 2.5m of cotton for your dress along with matching all-purpose thread. All other materials are provided. Please let us know if you need a sewing machine or will be bringing your own.

Beat the winter blahs and take a class!  All of our upcoming classes will be held in Flock Boutique which, as i’m sure most of your know, is located at 1275 Wellington Street West. All materials will be provided.

For questions or registration please call Flock at (613) 695-0834!

Let the fun begin…here’s what we are offering…

Crafts for Kids!:
Sunday February 20, 2011
1:00-2:30pm
$25+HST
Suitable for ages 6-10

Sign up for art instructor Laura Fauquier’s second class of the year! In this class Laura will take your child on an underwater adventure with a mixed-media aquatic-themed collage. The class will also include a section on pop-up art!

Adult Beginner Jewellery Class:
Thursday March 3, 2011
6:00-9:00pm
$45+HST

You can learn all of the basics of beaded jewellery making in less than 3 hours! Bridget Remai, co-owner of Flock Boutique, will take you through the basic tools and techniques required to make beaded jewellery. You should leave the class with between 4 and 8 finished pairs of earrings.

Painting for Kids!:
Sunday March 27, 2011
1:00-2:30pm
$25+HST
Suitable for ages 5-10

Sign your kids up for a bird-themed painting extravaganza! Laura Fauquier will be running this event and your child will leave with a lovely nature-themed painting to decorate your home!

A is for Apron:
Wednesday March 2, 9 and 16
6:00-8:00pm
$120+HST

In this workshop, Heidi Laing will teach you to whip up an apron that will have you looking for excuses to get in the kitchen! Sewing machines will be supplied for use during this course.

Learn to Make A Reversible Purse:
Thursday March 24
6:00-8:00pm
$50+HST

Spring WILL come and you need a light, cheerful little purse. Maybe to hang off your handlebars or prettily on your wrist… Heidi Laing will be teaching this great intro to sewing: come on out beginners! Sewing machines will be supplied for use during this course.