Workshops

What do you want to learn today? Come learn more about making your very own clothing from concept, to patterns, to refashioning. Can't wait to share some skills with you!

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Sewing 101

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Come learn how to sew, and start making your own projects! Join us in the spacious and inspiring new Riyoko Work/Shop and learn the fundamental beginner skills to get on your way to exploring and creating! In this class, students will learn their way around the machine through various projects and gain the foundational sewing skills to translate into future projects for themselves. Students will learn how to read patterns, and how to choose fabrics and patterns right for the projects they are making. They will make a lined gift bag, pyjama pants, and learn how to hem pants, and sew zippers. The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think!

This course is three 3-hour sessions. The next sessions is:

April 22, 29 & May 6 - 6 pm to 9 pm

*No prior sewing skills are needed for this class. This class is for adults, if you have a teen that is interested, please let us know, and we will let you know when a teen class will be available.

*Class fees include most all supplies except fabric scissors and pj pant material, and students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines.

*Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

*We are dedicated to providing a safe, spacious and clean environment for the students to work in. We sanitize high touch surfaces and shared tools before each class.

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Katie Roundtree

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Patternmaking 101

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Patternmaking 101

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Like making your own clothes but have a hard time finding patterns with that perfect fit? Come learn the foundational concepts of pattern making through flat pattern drafting & 3D form alteration, and tailoring. Learn how to take proper measurements, adjust patterns, cut, and sew a muslin to create a custom pattern.

This course is five 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:

Thursday April 11, 25 & May 2, 9, 16 - 6 pm to 9 pm

*Equivalent experience or Pattern Making 101 is the recommended prerequisite for all other pattern making courses offered by Riyoko.

*Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies (pencil, eraser, pins, measuring tape, fabric scissors, paper scissors) except rulers (which are available for purchase in the Riyoko Work/Shop, and during the class) and paper and fabric, which is supplied by Riyoko Work/Shop.

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Kristi Woo

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Open Studio

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Open Studio

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Welcome to Open Studio! Need a bit more room to spread out your projects? Or just want company? Come work on your patternmaking and sewing projects in the beautiful Riyoko Work/Shop studio for an afternoon. Maybe you have projects that you have questions on? Get to know other participants and chat sewing and construction! Bring a couple friends and a have a little fun getting creative!

* We do have four sewing machines to rent ($10/ session). They must be reserved ahead of time. Please note the rental request

* Please bring your own supplies, and if machines are not available, please bring your own.

* We will also be in studio to answer simple questions and offer advice.

* Book in for 5 hours, but come whenever you want in that time.

This course is one 5-hour session. The next session is:

Saturday April 6 - 10 am to 3 pm

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Saturday May 4 - 10 am to 3 pm

$15/ session

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

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Darts Workshop

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Darts Workshop

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Start shaping your me-made garments into something even more fabulous! Through dart manipulation - the technique of shifting darts in a garment to create new designs- learn how to start making the clothes you imagine. In this class, we will learn to create multiple darts, tucks, pleats, gathers and flares through pattern drafting and muslin samples. Explore how to take your foundational skills to the next level through darts!

This course is four 2.5 hour sessions.

Wednesday January 24, 31 & February 7, 21 - 6 pm to 830 pm

*Prerequisite for this class is intermediate experience, or Pattern Making 101

Class fees include all supplies except rulers and fabric scissors. Rulers are available for purchase in the Assemble Work/Shop, and during the class.

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 ave Sw, suite 445

Instructor: Kristi Woo

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All About Sleeves!

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All About Sleeves!

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All About Sleeves is a great follow-up to Pattern Making 101 offering skills to continue learning about fitting a beautifully tailored garment. Topics of discussion will include:

1) proper measuring of the arm and how to alter the pattern accordingly

2) how to calculate the perfect amount of sleeve cap ease

3) what to do with those elbow darts! and

4) common and popular sleeve designs

Working hands-on, students will develop their own reference pattern making notes. This course will be jam packed with serious skills.

Next sessions is:

Tuesday April 16, 23 & 30 - 6 pm to 9 pm

*Prerequisite for this class is intermediate experience, or Patternmaking 101

Class fees include all supplies except rulers, tape, and fabric scissors. Rulers are available for purchase from the instructor during the class.

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Kristi Woo

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