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What they're saying about our classes: (Thank you!)
"Arriving at Sew & Bloom for the class was a delightful treat for the senses...As we began painting, the atmosphere was filled with laughter and conversation. The whole experience was relaxed, friendly, and just plain fun!"
~ Class participant Jodi French (thank you, Jodi!)
Art & Textile Book Club:
The Paper Doll's House
Saturday, June 6th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
In the year 1884, a remarkable 12-year old girl made a paper doll's house, collaging together wallpaper, engravings, trim, and furniture cut outs from catalogues to create a stunning world in miniature. This gorgeous book recreates her creation, down to the paper dolls and their costumes in a pocket envelope. Truly one to cherish - come pick up your copy and then join our discussion to share your favorite pages or scenes. Book clubs are open to Sew & Bloom members (become a member here). Each discussion is limited to 8 participants. Call the shop at 857 242-3348 if you'd like to become a member and/or reserve a spot at this session.
Class: Painting the June Garden
Saturday, June 13th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us as we capture the joy of the early summer garden season in watercolor. Our inspiration will be fresh-cut blooms from the Sew & Bloom garden (possibilities include peonies, snapdragons, sweet peas, catmint, daisies, and more). We'll discuss watercolor floral painting techniques and then bring our favorites to life in loose watercolor strokes as we paint. Come spend a meditative and joy-filled hour among kindred floral-loving spirits and fragrant early summer blooms.
Class fee: $40, including materials
Come help us celebrate Beatrix Potter Month this July!
Beatrix Potter celebrates her 140th birthday this month -
Come join us as we celebrate her life and much-loved creations!
Gardening Book Club:
Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life
Saturday, July 11th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Marta McDowell's magnificent biography is 3 books in one - a look inside Potter's life, a chronicle of a year in her garden, and a travel guide to all who hope to see visit her gardens in the Lake District today. Come pick up your copy, immerse yourself in Potter's world, and then join our discussion to share your thoughts. Book clubs are open to Sew & Bloom members (become a member here). Each discussion is limited to 8 participants. Call the shop at 857 242-3348 if you'd like to become a member and/or reserve a spot at this session.
Sew & Bloom Film Club:
Miss Potter
Saturday, July 18th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Our Sew & Bloom film club is devoted to watching our hand-picked film favorites - all featuring gorgeous gardens and uplifting stories. Our pick for July is the the 2006 Miss Potter, focusing on Beatrix' Potter's creative beginnings and her relationship with publisher Norman Warne (and the beauty of the Lake District!) Watch ahead and then join us to discuss. Our Sew & Bloom film club is open to members of the shop (become a member here). Each discussion is limited to 8 participants. Call the shop at 857 242-3348 if you'd like to become a member and/or reserve a spot to discuss this beautiful film.
Class: Celebrating the festival of Lughnasadh
with Botanical Lanterns
Saturday, July 25th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
The Gaelic festival of Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the harvest season. Celebrate the beauty and bounty of this time of year by creating your own floral botanical lantern. Our class table will be adorned with gorgeous pressed florals and you will be able to pick and arrange your favorites to bring your beautiful lantern into being. Come spend a dreamlike hour in the company of other floral-loving kindred spirits and leave with your very own keepsake pressed floral art.
Class fee: $40, includes flameless votive candle
Class: Painting the September Garden
Saturday, September 12th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us as we revel in the beauty and abundance of September in the garden. We'll paint original watercolor floral still lifes using as inspiration fresh cut blooms from the Sew & Bloom garden (possibilities include zinnia, cosmos, black-eyed susans, sunflowers, coreopsis, sedum, anise hyssop, and more). We'll discuss watercolor floral painting techniques and then bring our favorites to life in loose watercolor strokes as we paint. No experience necessary! All welcome, from complete beginners to active artists.
Class fee: $40, including materials
Art & Textile Book Club:
Cotton & Thrift
Saturday, September 19th @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
The role of the humble feedsack and its foundational role in fashion and home decor in the early 20th American century is the subject of this fascinating book (and our favorites are the pages and pages of feedsack fabric thumbnails at the end!) Come pick up your copy and then join our discussion to share your favorite pages or scenes. Book clubs are open to Sew & Bloom members (become a member here). Each discussion is limited to 8 participants. Call the shop at 857 242-3348 if you'd like to become a member and/or reserve a spot at this session.
Or, Book a Private Workshop to
Celebrate a Special Occasion
Did you know that you can celebrate a special birthday, family reunion, or team milestone with us? We've hosted everything from a gals' night birthday celebration to a work team bonding outing to a family workshop for three generations. We will tailor the class to your group's interests. Examples of possible workshops include:
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Celebrating a birthday by creating a floral still life - Each attendee paints a flower in honor of the birthday guest and then everyone collages their flowers onto a shared keepsake canvas - a joyful, memorable, and fun-filled way to make new memories and celebrate a special day!
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Team bonding through fast bouquet painting - Everyone loves this workshop where we tap into our inner artists through expressive floral painting. People see new sides of their colleagues, appreciate all their collective creative abilities, and everyone leaves with their very own floral masterpiece memento of this shared experience.
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Celebrating family togetherness by creating a family bouquet - each attendee paints their birth month flower and then everyone collages their flower into a collective family bouquet that can be framed as a symbol of family love and a memento of this shared time together.
Or, we can design something new for your group! Our goal is to help you plan a joyful, flower-filled, and memorable experience! The fee for private workshops is $350/hour (and includes up to 8 people). Click below to be in touch, and we'll look forward to hosting you!
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