Creative Slow Stitch Patchwork

Give your clothes a creative refresh by mixing and matching colorful fabric scraps into unique patchwork designs. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn hand sewing techniques to construct patchwork and explore how to use it for mending or embellishing clothing and other textiles. Working in an improvisational style, we’ll focus on adding patchwork elements for both fun and functional purposes. We’ll also discuss how to source fabrics for patchwork, with a variety of materials—both new and vintage—available for you to use in class.

Participants are encouraged to work and learn at their own pace. You'll leave with both the knowledge and skills to use patchwork as a creative design element on clothing. Choose to stitch a 7” x 7” patchwork sampler or bring an item from home to begin adding patchwork during class—then head home with the materials to finish your project. Suggested items to bring include natural fiber, non-stretch clothing such as cotton shirts, denim or canvas jackets, jeans, or cotton tote bags.

Class Date: Thursday, May 8
Class Time: 2pm to 4:30pm
Class Fee: $38, includes all supplies
Location: Virginia's House ~ Dining Room*
*Copy & Paste this URL for a Map with directions and parking information >>> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking

Community Instructor: Ellen Seeburger

Ellen is a multi-talented artist. She studied fiber arts at Capellagården School of Handicrafts in Sweden with a focus on traditional weaving, embroidery, and textile printing. She has also worked at Quilting Arts Magazine and as a librarian for many years, sharing her love of fiber arts and crafts in a community-oriented environment.

IMG_3735 - Ellen Seeburger
Project and photo by Ellen Seeburger

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577 Cancellation & Refund Policy

Each month, 577 offers a wide variety of class topics with small class sizes. Because space is limited, we rely on you to register for classes thoughtfully.

Life brings many surprises to us all and sometimes people must cancel their class reservations. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes as affordably as possible by adhering to the following registration, cancellation, and refund policies listed below in the notes section.

Please see our website for the full policies.

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Note:

We’re excited to welcome you to class. Please note that doors will open no earlier than 20 minutes before the scheduled class time. This allows our instructors time to prepare and ensures the best experience for everyone. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you soon.

CLASS LOCATION: Virginia's House ~ Dining Room
PARKING: Virginia's House - Parking Lot
DIRECTIONS: Find the map online on our website or copy and paste this link ~ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kE6pu2LKGlw2OFtzsanjqt14bIqLLKTK/view

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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations should be reserved for emergencies and illnesses, but we recognize that life happens and conflicts may require you to cancel your registration. If you must cancel and the class date is within 6 or less days, please call us immediately at (419) 874-4174. If the cancellation is 7 or more days from the class date, cancellations may be emailed to hello@577foundation.org.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Calling other extensions or emailing other staff members may delay your request. Please use the main voicemail box and the email address above. Cancellations must be processed through those channels; our online system does not allow you to cancel online on your own. Refunds are available based on the proximity of your cancellation request and the class date. Please see the Refund Policy below.
• Once you are accepted into a class, a 5% cancellation fee applies to any refunds processed via credit card, cash, or check, regardless of the reason for canceling.

Minimum Enrollment & Inclement Weather: Classes are cancelled by 577 when enrollment minimums are not reached or for inclement weather. If 577 or a Community Instructor cancels a class, you will have the option to a) transfer to another class, as long as space is available, b) receive a 100% refund via the original payment method, or c) receive a 100% household credit to your account for a future class.

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REFUND POLICY:

Important Considerations: As a small non-profit organization, we strive to keep class sizes small and affordable. Please only register for classes you will be able to attend, and reserve cancellations for emergencies and illnesses. Even with the waitlist that we offer for most classes, when you cancel out of a class, the other excited potential participants may have made other plans because the class is full.

This refund policy was established to honor 577's Instructors, to respect the time and energy they invest in preparing for each class, and to encourage class participants to weigh their class registrations carefully and in balance with other potential participants.

If you choose to withdraw from a class, the refund policies are as follows:

Refund via the Original Method of Payment ~ Credit Card, Cash, or Check*:
>>> 100% refund with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class, less a 5% administrative fee.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellation six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund, less a 5% administrative fee.

Refund via Household Credit to use on another class at a future date*:
>>> 100% refund as a Household Credit with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund via Household Credit.

*Exceptions may be made to this policy in extreme circumstances. Please contact us to discuss options for cancellation in the event of illness or emergency.

**Once a refund is processed as a Household Credit, you may not request a refund via a credit card, cash, or check at a later date.

Donations: In lieu of a refund, you may request your registration fee be donated back to 577 to support future educational programming and a scholarship fund designed to make classes available to all.

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ILLNESS: Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or other contagious illnesses may not visit 577’s indoor facilities or an in-person class. Anyone who has COVID-19 or is knowingly exposed to COVID19 should follow CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation before entering any indoor space at 577.

Program Type Fiber Art
Program Subcategory Sewing
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 3/26/2025 9:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 5/8/2025 5:00 PM
Instructor(s)
Ellen Seeburger
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 3
Maximum 8
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 16 years
Maximum -
Adult
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $38.00
Thursday - 05/08/2025
Start Time 2:00 PM
End Time 4:30 PM
Location Virginia's House ~ Dining Room