Pam Damour
Pam Damour offers professional drapery workroom training to the trade. Known as the Decorating Diva she is co-author of “Pillow Talk”, author of “Cheaper by the Dozen”, host of her own web-TV show, “At Home with the Decorating Diva” on sewontv.com and home decor expert for “SewNews”. www.PamDamour.com
Power Serge!
Home Dec gets a Power “Serge”
Do you use your serger only to finish seams? Or, have you wanted to see what a serger can really do before you buy? Pam shows how to use the serger for making piping, ruching, zipper insertions and other high end embellishments. Today’s sergers are fun, easy to use and a home decor must! Room 105 – Fri 5:30 . Sat 2:30
Stitch, Tangle and Bling with Pam
Stitch, Tangle & Bling!
Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful art with intricate repeat patterns. Traditionally done on paper, this translates fabulously onto fabric. Join Pam, a certified Zentangle® teacher, to learn the basic theory, the best supplies to use and how to enhance your fabric creations for quilting, home décor, wearable art and more.
Room 105 – Fri 12:30 . Sat 12:30
Don’t run with these!
Running with Scissors
Yes, this is what your mother told you never to do! Still cutting with the same scissors from high school, using the seam ripper from home-economics class and age-old sewing tools? It’s time to see what’s new! Learn what to look for in quality sewing tools and how to care for them. Discover the proper way to cut with scissors, hold a rotary cutter, and which end of a seam ripper is up. Must have information to update your tool box, or if new to sewing get help to make the right purchases.
Fashion Arts Stage – Fri 3:30 . Sat 4:30
Class registration will begin in Spring 2014. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca