~Class Schedule~
Our classes are appropriate for all skill levels except for those with no prior quilting or sewing experience.
This means that you can operate your sewing machine, sew an accurate ¼” seam allowance, and have some sewing or quilting experience. If you have no previous experience, in consideration for the class instructors and other class participants, we encourage you to sign up for one of our beginner classes, or individual instruction.

Beginning Jewelry Making
Thursday July 3, 1-3pm or Thursday July 31, 10am-12
Come learn the beginning techniques of jewelry making using earrings as the project- you should be able to complete three pairs of earrings in the class.  The materials fee covers beads, sterling ear wires, wire, and the use of our tools.  Ages 12 and up. 
Class Fee, $15, materials fee $15.

Beginning Quilting
Mondays July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11 & 12, 9am-12
In this six session class you will learn to quilt by machine, use a rotary cutter, and gain valuable fabric tips and cutting tricks while successfully finishing your first quilt.  Ages 12 and up. 
Class Fee: $40, workbook required $12.

Iris Quilt/Runner
Saturday, July 19, 10am-4pm
Everyone who’s seen the gorgeous dimensional Iris sample here in the shop has fallen in love with it!  Join us as we make this Mount Redoubt Designs quilt/runner featuring large dimensional irises with butterflies and vines. 
Class Fee $30, pattern required.  Kits available. 

Altered Journal
Thursday, July 24, 9am-12
If you’ve had any experience with scrap-booking, or collage, or just want to have some fun and learn something new, you’ll love this class!  We’ll use fabric to embellish a journal along with beads, glitter, ribbons, etc….  Your one of a kind journal is sure to be a treasured keepsake.  Ages 12 and up.  Kit includes all materials- blank book, fabrics and embellishments. 
Class Fee $20, kit required $20.

The Swing Bag
Saturday, August 2, 9am-1pm
Amy Butler’s Swing Bag is a roomy reversible shoulder bag that’s perfect for a day trip or running around town.  This bag is a cinch to make and accompanied by the tie-on scarf, you can accessorize as the mood hits you! 
Class Fee: $25, pattern required.

Frenchy Bag
Saturday, August 9, 9am-1pm
Come join Amy as she leads you through the construction of this versatile Amy Butler bag. The bag can be made as a larger shoulder bag or the smaller handbag, both with roomy inte­rior pockets. Choose your favorite fabrics from our extensive collection to make an everyday bag that can carry all your essentials in style! 
Class Fee: $25, pattern required.

Sue Spargo Workshop
Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 9am-4pm
We are so excited about Sue’s next visit to Yellow Bird Art- we’re Sue junkies through and through!  Sue is a nationally known, wonderfully imaginative and creative quilt designer.  Most of her designs utilize wool appliqué techniques, which if you’re not familiar with, is something you need to experience- because the wool is pre-felted, there aren’t any pesky edges needing to be turned under.  We’re currently working on the details with Sue and will post more information as soon as we have it!  The workshop will be held at the Community Center in Lansing, located at 395 Main Street. There is a $25.00 non-refundable deposit required for the workshop.
Workshop Fee: $100.  Kits will be available.

Your Class, Your Times
Class Fee, $15 per person
Is there something you’ve wanted to learn about quilting or sewing that you just haven’t seen offered? Gather a group of friends – we need at least 4 people to run a class – and let us know what it is that you’re interested in! We’ll work with you to schedule the perfect time. We can also teach you all about surface embellishment, jewelry making, even collage art…. Just imagine it! Stop in the shop, or call us to talk about the options.



Individual Instruction
Class Fee, $20 for 90 minute session
Do your feel just a little bit shy about taking a class with others? Think your sewing skills aren’t up to snuff? Well, we’re here for you! We are delighted to offer private individual instruction. We’ll provide the instruction and support you need for a 90 minute session, and you’ll have the use of our classroom for up to three hours. Call to discuss your needs, and to schedule a lesson.
 

To register for a class:
· Classes must be paid for at time of registration. Class fees do not include materials needed for the class.
· If you are unable to register in person, you may do so by phone. If you choose to pay by check we will hold your spot for 3 days while we wait for your payment. To receive your supply list by mail, please include a self addressed stamped envelope. If an envelope is not enclosed with your payment, we’ll assume you will be picking up your supply list.
· The maximum number of students per class is 6. We’ve found six to be the most comfortable for everyone involved so that each student has enough working room and ability to access the cutting table and ironing boards.
· We encourage you to purchase your supplies at Yellow Bird for a number of reasons: you’ll be happier with your end results using the high quality products we offer, and your purchases help us to provide the great selection you want in a quilt shop. You will receive a 10% discount on everything you purchase for your class!
· Our policy for all cancellations is that 10% of the class fee will be charged. For cancellations of less than 1 week, the entire class fee is forfeited. However, you may send someone else in your place. If Yellow Bird Art cancels a class, we will refund the full amount of the class fee, or you may transfer the fee to another class of your choice if there are spaces available.

Classroom requests:
· Please try to be on time.
· No children in class please, unless it’s a class designated for children.
· Remember your sewing machine and supplies. Please select your fabrics prior to class! We are delighted to help you pick out fabrics, and frequently offer our students the option of purchasing kits.
· Have your machine in good working order (we are not able to repair/recondition machines).
 

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Yellow Bird Art, A Quilt Shop
201 Main Street, Lansing, Iowa 52151 ~ 563-538-4350
Monday – Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4, Closed Sunday

From heirloom to art quilts, we'll make your quilting dreams come true!