More fab sewing classes from the Future Craft Collective gals

I know I spout a lot of love for Kathie and Bernadette of the Future Craft Collective, but it's because they are just so dang awesome. They just sent out their fall schedule, and it is absolutely packed with fantastic classes.

First up, there are some really cool classes for kids. I love that there are options for homeschool kids and for outside-the-home-schooled kids. These are some particularly cool classes.

Next up are classes for mamas. I'm re-posting the description from below up here. It almost makes me a little weepy. What a beautiful way to put together classes!

These workshops are collectively called Crafting Family Goodness with each one focusing on a different aspect of family life. In addition to learning to upcycle and sustainably sew some incredibly handy items to enhance your family life, we'll discuss ways to make your family life just how you want it to be. We'll talk about creating rituals and establishing rhythms that work for your family. We'll share ideas for ways to slow down and pause now and then to give you a chance to take it all in and make decisions about just how you want your family life to be.


Here's the full-on lowdow on their fall schedule, and you can head over to their web site to register yourself or your kiddo(s) in a class. Tell 'em Average Jane sent ya.

Future Craft Collective Sustainable Sewing Classes for kids ages 8-12
Homeschool classes: Monday afternoons from 1-3 p.m.
Afterschool classes: Monday afternoons from 3:30-5:30
Classes start Monday, September 8th
$95.00 per month

September will focus on making a complete, reusable, washable, upcycled lunch kit that will have you toting your lunch in sustainable style you just won't find in the stores.

October is Fashion month during which students will work on different elements of declaring their own style and self-branding to create their own fashion image. We'll work on sewing, embellishing, and fabric printing all the while discussing the benefits of making it yourself and making it your own. The students will also be given the opportunity to participate in a city-wide sustainable fashion show put on by Treasure City Thrift Store.

November and December our thoughts turn to gifts and holiday rituals and how we can make it all our very own. We'll make hand sewn gifts for friends and family and holiday decorations and Advent calendars to count down the days the Solstice or Christmas or even New Year's Eve.

Future Craft Collective Saturday Workshops for Mamas
These workshops are collectively called Crafting Family Goodness with each one focusing on a different aspect of family life. In addition to learning to upcycle and sustainably sew some incredibly handy items to enhance your family life, we'll discuss ways to make your family life just how you want it to be. We'll talk about creating rituals and establishing rhythms that work for your family. We'll share ideas for ways to slow down and pause now and then to give you a chance to take it all in and make decisions about just how you want your family life to be.

Sign up for:
One class: $60.00
Two classes: $100.00
Three classes: $145.00

Saturday, September 13th 2-5:30 p.m. Upcycle your own Lunch Kit
In this class you will make your own upcycled lunch kit to tote your own lunch in sustainable style. You might share it with your kids or you might just decide to keep this one for yourself. This is definitely not available in stores.

Saturday, September 27th 2-5:30 p.m. Happy Birthday to You (and you and you)
This class is all about creating birthday rituals that will become a part of your family year and year and child after child. Choose one of three different projects:
1. Birthday Crown - adjustable to fit every family member
2. Anticipation Banner - for counting down to that special day
3. Birthday Wish Flags - to decorate and honor each member of the family on their special day.

Saturday October 4th and 11th 2-5:30 p.m. The Quiet Book
Two Part Workshop
This idea was brought to us by a mama friend who got the idea from another mama friend who got the idea because her own mama made her one of these so many years ago when she was just a toddler herself. The Quiet Book is an amazing little cloth book for babies and toddlers to play with and peruse during down time or rest time. The book focuses on small motor skills such as buttoning and snapping and on the basics of numbers and letters. When you see it you will cry sweet tears. When you make one for your own child or a special child in your life you will feel like the world is indeed a beautiful place.

Saturday November 8th 2-5:30 p.m. Toys Like Mom Made
Well, not my mom, she was too busy raising nine kids. But stepping back into our society's crafty past, Kathie will unearth a variety of handsewn toys to choose from. Each one sure to play your heart strings and give you the highly esteemed Crafty Mama award. Your child will thank you and praise you for years to come and be smarter for your efforts*.

*not guaranteed

Saturday November 15th 2-5:30 p.m. Advent Calendar
This beauty will surely become a part of the wonderful celebration around your own family's holiday traditions. Whether you countdown to Solstice or Hannukah or Christmas or New Year's Eve, your family will find beautiful anticipation in the tiny pockets of this crafty project.

Make your own Class to Make your own Crafts
Do you have a group that wants to craft together? Gather 5-8 friends and we'll be happy to schedule your own Crafting Family Goodness session at a time that works for you. (and for us of course) Group rates available.