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Spend some time in the studio with Ron Collins!  Ron first began teaching at the workroom in 2023 and we have looked forward to his twice yearly visits since then.  Ron is Canada’s best known sewing personality and is adored as a designer, speaker and teacher. He is the first male Canadian Designer to have his own line of patterns with Vogue Patterns, which premiered in 2017.

We're thrilled to be welcoming Special Guest Instructor ​Sherri Lynn Wood​ to our Historic General Store and Studio Space in Sprucedale! Spend a restorative week creating and experiencing abstract piecing, designed to get you out of your head and into your hands and heart.

Are you ready for some new Apparel Classes? Leo's been busy preparing some fun and cozy projects for everyone to make!

The Georgia Tee by Elizabeth Suzanne is a woven top and dress design, ideal for first time garment makers and a great wardrobe essential! Get started on Wednesday February 7, from 5:30pm-8:30pm for 2 sessions.

The Plateau Joggers by Closet Core will keep you warm this Winter! This intermediate workshop is an opportunity to take working with knits to another level. The unique design offers wrap-around pockets and a fabric cuff or gathered elastic hem. This 3 session class meets on Wednesdays beginning February 21, from 5:30-8:30pm.

This brand new single session Zippered Pouch Class is for you! If making an accessory and inserting zippers is on your sewing list for this year, this class covers both, and more.

Leo has designed a two-compartment, lined and clean finished zippered pouch, incorporating two techniques for installing a zipper: a classic pouch closure and a welt zip pocket. Learn the basics of accessory construction and tips for tidy, professional finishing.

We're here to cheer you on and make sure you finish what you start in our workshops! Class participants have complimentary access to our Parkdale Studio space during Sew By The Hour times, until their workshop project is completed. Reach out via email to find out more.