Taking a sewing class

[ray1970]

So, the wife is taking some sort of sewing class and since I had nothing better to do that day and since spending quality time with the woman I love ranks pretty high on my list of priorities I had her sign me up as well.

I like to think of it as learning a new survival skill.

[Irving]

What a wuss. Unfriend.

[brutal]

My mom taught me enough sewing to get by when I was younger. Cooking too.

Good skills to have.

[Fentonite]

I've thought about taking a class as well. Bought an entry level machine, been tinkering with a few things. Made the wifey a goatskin wallet, but anything more substantial needs a bigger machine. I'd like to get something that could sew heavy webbing to make dog harnesses and the like.

[Irving]

I give it six months before we see Ray on the hit new reality TV series, "Sew You Think You Can Darn?!"

[ray1970]

Lol.

I thought about not hitting the "submit" button after I wrote my original post.

[mb504]

You need to sign her up for some blacksmithing and metal working classes too!

http://www.emilygriffith.edu/metalworking-and-welding

[ray1970]

You need to sign her up for some blacksmithing and metal working classes too!

http://www.emilygriffith.edu/metalworking-and-welding

That's a wonderful idea.

[BladesNBarrels]

You need to sign her up for some blacksmithing and metal working classes too!

http://www.emilygriffith.edu/metalworking-and-welding

The Welding for Homeowners sounds intriguing. I did not learn any welding in my shop classes in the early 60's and now might be the time.
Anyone recommend Emily Griffith or are there better choices for learning the basics?

[mb504]

The Welding for Homeowners sounds intriguing. I did not learn any welding in my shop classes in the early 60's and now might be the time.
Anyone recommend Emily Griffith or are there better choices for learning the basics?

I've taken both the Basic Blacksmithing class and the "Metalworking for Artists" class. I had signed up for the advanced blacksmithing, but not enough people signed up so they cancelled it.

For learning welding, cutting, metal forming, the class I took was pretty good. It's the same instructor for both. If you are just looking for the skills, pick the one that fits your schedule. She really does know her shit. Let her know what you want to get out of it and she'll work with you.

On the blacksmithing class, the two guys that taught the one I went to were really willing to let people work at their own pace. You didn't get constrained by ones that didn't get it.

Overall, great classes. They are in a new location too. All the equipment is great, now.