Upcoming Classes at Latimer

Alternative Sewing, Knitting, and Quilting Tools Lecture

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 from 10:30AM to 12:00PM
Length - 1 hour
Cost - $30.00 (Member), $35.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - None
What you’ll learn - This lecture will introduce the student to alternate tools that are found in places “other” than a quilt shop, sewing shop or knit shop but are less expensive and better to use.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.

Copyrights and the Fiber Arts Lecture

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM
Length - 1 hour
Cost - $30.00 (Member), $35.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite -None
What you’ll learn - This lecture will introduce the student to the world of copyrights. If you use any kind of pattern or want to create your own pattern, this lecture is for you. With the world of AI coming on strong, how are you at risk and how do you deal with the legalities of sharing or owning a pattern.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.

Zippers

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Saturday, May 16th from 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Length - 2 hours.
Cost - $50.00 (Member), $55.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - Beginner – intermediate level. Students must have used a sewing machine and completed basic items.
What you’ll learn - This class will show the student 3 methods of inserting a zipper into a garment: Centered zipper, Lapped zipper, Invisible zipper.
Supplies - Students are encouraged to bring their sewing machine, zippers and fabric pieces to practice. A list of items will be provided by the instructor prior to the class.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.

Pillows

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Saturday, May 16th from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Length - 2 hours.
Cost - $50.00 (Member), $55.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - None, however if a student wishes to make pillows, beginning sewing experience is needed.
What you’ll learn - Students will learn various methods of making pillows, including, plain square pillow, lapped zippered pillow, flanged pillow, how to make piping, how to insert cording.
Supplies - A list of items will be provided by the instructor prior to the class.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.

Sashi-Boro

Instructor: Helene Knott
Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Length: 5 hours.
Cost - $55.00 (Member), $60.00 (Non-Member)
Supplies - Click the button below for the supply list/requirements.

Sashi-Boro

This is a blending of cultural needlework techniques – a little bit of Sashiko, and a little bit of Boro. Sashiko is a traditional Japanese hand-stitching technique that creates motifs and all-over patterns with bold, visible stitches. Boro is a distant cousin – a rustic technique for repairing and extending the usefulness of utilitarian textiles. In this class, students will start by stitching one or more small Japanese Komon motifs of their choice with Sashiko, using a design sheet provided, and then collaging them as patches with other fabrics into a hand-stitched Boro sampler. The result is a small project that combines the elegant beauty of Sashiko with the primitive appeal of Boro. The project can be used as a decorative wall quilt, a table mat, or a runner.

If you don't have patience for the precisely stitched Sashiko, come and play with just the Boro. If Boro is too rustic for your taste, you are welcome to come indulge in some pure Sashiko. Or do as I did and enjoy a little of both. There is no kit for this class, but I will bring plenty of interesting scraps for the Boro to share.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.

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Stranded Color Work

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Saturday, June 13th from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM
Length - 2 hours.
Cost - $50.00 (Member), $55.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - Capable of knitting at beginner level, knit and purl.
What you’ll learn - Student will learn how to knit two colors without floats or constantly cutting to change color.
Supplies - Teacher will provide a list of supplies prior to class.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.

Knitting Knowledge Lecture

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Saturday, June 13th from 1:00 PM to 3:00PM
Length - 2 hours.
Cost - $50.00 (Member), $55.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - Capable of knitting at beginner level, knit and purl.
What you’ll learn - Student will learn techniques, short cuts, various methods of knitting.
Supplies - Teacher will provide a list of supplies prior to class.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.

Knitting - Increases

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM
Length - 2 hours.
Cost - $50.00 (Member), $55.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - Capable of knitting at beginner level, knit and purl.
What you’ll learn - Student will learn multiple techniques of increasing depending on the type of knit and garment.
Supplies - Teacher will provide a list of supplies prior to class.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.

Knitting - Decreases

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Saturday, July 11th from 1:00 PM to 3:00PM
Length - 2 hours.
Cost - $50.00 (Member), $55.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - Capable of knitting at beginner level, knit and purl.
What you’ll learn - Student will learn multiple techniques of decreasing depending on the type of knit and garment.
Supplies - Teacher will provide a list of supplies prior to class.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.

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