Port Townsend’s Artful Sailor is once again putting on workshops for those interested in learning hand and machine sewing techniques. Here’s their lineup for March 2025:
Sewing Machine Workshop: March 1, 2025
Back by popular demand, this one-day, basic course is for machine-oriented Stitchmates who want to learn how to put an older machine to use both onboard and ashore. Emiliano Marino, author of the The Sailmaker’s Apprentice, and his crew will walk you through the mysteries and routine care of the average home sewing machine. Everyone will be provided with and taught to sew a special instructional project designed to open the door for future sail and canvas work.
Palm ‘n’ Needle Handsewing Skills: March 15, 2025
This full-day workshop will provide students with the basics of palm and needle canvas work. The class project is a sailmaker’s apron that employs most of the same handwork skills involved in making the Artful Sailor ditty bag, but is doable in a day.
Make a Traditional Sailor’s Hammock: March 28-30, 2025
Limited to eight Stitchmates, this three-day class is great for students who have taken the handsewing skills workshop and are well prepared for the techniques and rigors of this new workshop. Under the supervision of Emiliano Marino and his hearty crew, you’ll be making a 84-inch by 44-inch sailors’ hammock. You can then hang your completed hammock and climb aboard until it’s time to go on watch!
Students can get a combo class 10% discount by registering for both the Palm ‘n’ Needle Handsewing Workshop and the Hammock Workshop. Details and registration can be found at: theartfulsailor.com
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