AD-Wearable Art Classes in NYC

Craft Students League
YWCA-NYC
610 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022

We are pleased to announce our newly expanded Wearable Arts Program in
our upcoming Fall Semester including classes in handbag design, fetish
shoes and one of a kind knit hats. Please see below for classes and
descriptions


Contact: Jeri Wagner (212) 735-9731



The Craft Students League Fall Term begins September 20, 2004.
www.ywcanyc.org

For a catalog or more information, please call (212) 735-9731.



Wearable Arts Classes

Boxy Bags
Build a chic structured leather handbag A daytime shopping trip to a
leather vendor is offered.
Jan Ulan
6 sessions $200
Wed. Sept. 22–Oct. 27 6:00–9:00pm
105-60929

Lunchtime Knit and Nosh
Learn to knit, increase your skills, learn new techniques weekly and
accomplish twice as much during lunch.
Adele Shapiro
12 sessions $200
Mon. Sept. 20–Dec. 13 12:00–1:30pm
105-60930

Crochet
Course covers the basics of crochet including a variety of stitches
and how to read patterns.
Adele Shapiro
12 sessions $200
Mon. Sept. 20–Dec. 13 10:00–11:30am
105-60932

Basic Hand and Machine Sewing NEW
Learn the basics of sewing and finishing by hand or machine. Work on a
new project or one that you've already begun. Bring your portable
machine to work on.
Liz Curtin
4 sessions $150 (non-members $165)
Tue. Sept. 28–Oct.19 6:00–9:00pm
105-60934

Footwear I
Learn to design and construct a pair of shoes. First day of class
includes a trip to a leather vendor.
Emily Putterman
11 sessions $320
Sun. Oct. 3–Dec. 19 2:00–5:00pm
105-61037

Fetish Shoes - All Levels
Using your creativity, learn how to design and construct the shoes you
see on the 7th Avenue runways.
Emily Putterman
11 sessions $320
Sun. Oct. 3–Dec. 19 10:00am–1:00pm
105-61038

Footwear II
Build on former knowledge of shoe design and construction. Casual
shoes like oxfords and loafers are covered.
Emily Putterman
10 sessions $300
Sun. Jan. 16–Mar. 20 10:00am–1:00pm
105-60140

Handbag Design I
Learn how to make a stylish tote bag. Draft paper patterns for your
chosen size and style.
Jan Ulan
11 sessions $320
Fri. Oct. 1–Dec. 17 2:00–5:00pm
105-61041
Fri. Oct. 1–Dec. 17 6:00–9:00pm
105-61042

Handbag Design II
Apply your aesthetic and technical skills to create more advanced
styles. Study more complex pattern making and construction techniques.
Jan Ulan
12 sessions $340
Wed. Sept. 22–Dec. 8 2:00–5:00pm
105-60945

Wearable Arts Workshops

One-of-a-Kind Knit Hats
If you can knit and purl, this course is for you. No patterns to read
or charts to decipher. You'll learn to make a fabulous winter hat
Bernice Mast
1 Session $110 (non-member $125)
Sat. Oct. 9 10:00am–4:00pm
105-91050

Wild Wallets - All Levels
Choose from the several textured leathers in exotic animal prints to
construct two different pocket-sized wallets.
Jan Ulan
2 Sessions $220 (non-members $235)
Sat./Sun. Nov. 6–7 11:00am–5:00pm
105-91147

Bead Knit Amulet Bag - All Levels
Learn to knit with beads while creating a lovely amulet bag.
Adele Shapiro
1 Session $110 (non-member $125)
Sun. Nov. 14 10:00am–4:00pm
105-91149

Batik Techniques on Silk Scarves - All Levels
Students will use gutta and hot wax resist techniques to create
elegant wearables or wall hangings.
Leslie Rogers
1 Session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Dec. 4 10:00am–4:00pm
105-91252