Wearable and Decorative Arts Courses
SXW 005 Crafts/Design: The Fine Art of Business
Does everyone say you should sell your work, but no one tells you how to do it?
Learn how to market and sell your art from experts affiliated with trade and
craft fairs, shops, galleries, and showrooms. Discuss policies, fees and costs,
pricing concepts, and promotional techniques, including booth and exhibit
arrangements. Meet successful guest speakers including professionals from the
commercial art and craft world along with artists who will share their
experiences, emphasizing what’s worked well and what to avoid. Program includes
advice on resource development, salesmanship, and time management.
Instructor: Alice Melzer, professional commercial artist, photographer,
award-winning exhibitor, art educator with arts and crafts expertise.
WINTERIM
3 sessions: (55A) January 13, 20, 27
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 3145 |
55A |
W |
6:15 pm-8:45 pm |
TBA |
SPRING
3 sessions: (55A) April 7, 14, 21
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 10558 |
55A |
W |
6:15 pm-8:45 pm |
TBA |
SXW 010 Bauble, Bangle, and Bead Stringing I
Learn to design jewelry through this foundation course in the ancient art of
bead stringing. Each session introduces an elegant and unique jewelry project,
including a pair of wire and bead earrings. Pearl knotting and other beadwork
stitches are included. Tools, resources, and the range and quality of beads and
clasps are discussed within the context of design guidelines and finishing
techniques. Produce quality pieces, get a foundation to continue on to more
advanced techniques, and be a more savvy consumer when shopping for costume
jewelry. No previous experience necessary. Stringing basics for novices.
Separate materials fee for the first class varies to $30, payable at first
session. Class limited to 20.
Workshop leaders: Sumako Barnes, jewelry designer; Esther Esses, jewelry
designer; Leah Becker, jewelry designer.
WINTERIM
3 sessions: (55A) January 14, 21, 28
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 2833 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SPRING
3 sessions: (55A) February 20, 27, March 6
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 10193 |
55A |
S |
9:30 am-1:00 pm |
TBA |
SXW 100 Collectible Jewelry I
Learn to produce elegant, finished pieces through European techniques of
knotting, weaving, and stringing with pearls, crystals, and semiprecious stones.
This program stresses the principles of style, design, and color as well as
custom fitting methods. Tricks of the trade are revealed, including where to
obtain materials and tools. Classic larger bead pieces are emphasized. Start by
making a bracelet from materials provided in the first class and progress to
creating your own necklace torsade and a complex woven necklace in subsequent
classes. Techniques for both beginning and experienced beaders are taught. Bring
to class a small white terrycloth towel, curved cuticle scissors, one small
non-serrated knife, and a compact-size hand mirror. Separate $30 materials fee
payable at first session. Class limited to 16.
Workshop leader: Marian Fay Levitt, jewelry designer.
SPRING
4 sessions: (55A) February 22, March 1, 8, 15
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 10510 |
55A |
M |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXW 110 Collectible Jewelry II and Beaded Wire Earrings
Recommended Prerequisite: SXW 100
Continue to develop your jewelry skills as you create more complex designs.
Learn how to attach pendants, make jeweled tassels, and design elegant multiple
weaves and graduated multi-stranded necklaces. Principles of good design, color,
and proper fit are discussed. Make necklaces and earrings working with wire and
chain. Separate $30 materials fee payable at first session. Bring to first
session a small white hand towel, curved cuticle scissors, one small
non-serrated knife, and a compact-sized hand mirror. Class limited to 16.
Workshop leader: Marian Fay Levitt, jewelry designer.
WINTERIM 4 sessions: (55A) January 6, 13, 20, 27
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 2834 |
55A |
W |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXW 115 Sterling Silver Link Jewelry Workshop
If jewelry making is your passion, learn to work in sterling silver to capture
the techniques necessary for making links and chains. Workshop begins with
construction of a classic sterling silver link bracelet. As your proficiency
increases, graduate to making a pin or pendant piece. Let sterling silver add a
new level of fashion and value to your work. Bring to first session an
industrial style apron, bench brush, brass scratch brush, goggles, bench pin, 1
pair of flat pliers, 1 pointed pliers, 1 saw frame 5” or 6”, # 1 saw blades (2
doz.) , and 1 ounce of 2mm sterling silver wire. All materials available at All
Craft, 135 West 29th Street, Suite 205. Additional tools, equipment, and
materials will be provided.
Instructor: Garnet Barracks, jewelry designer.
WINTERIM
4 sessions: (55A) January 5, 12, 19, 26
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 3081 |
55A |
T |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
AC08A |
SXW 130 Make Your Own Buttons, Bands, Buckles, and Bangles
Design and make your own buttons, headbands, buckles, and bangles. Work with
Plexiglas, a highly malleable, easy-to-use plastic, to create fun, colorful,
retro pieces, hot in today’s fashion market. The program starts with design
coaching and teaches you how to cut, file, shape, carve, drill, polish, color,
and finish your pieces. Once you master the basics, you can begin execution on a
matching set. Skills learned can be performed at home with a minimum of tools,
equipment, and inexpensive materials. Some additional expense for materials and
tools. Bring to first session the kit for this course at a discounted price of
$172 at All Craft, 135 West 29th Street, Suite 205. Additional tools, equipment,
and materials provided.
Instructor: Vladimir Deming, MA in decorative art; decorative jewelry
designer; antiques restorer.
SPRING
6 sessions: (55A) February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, April 6
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13074 |
55A |
T |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
AC08A |
SXW 200 Knitting for Pleasure
Learn to make hand-knit, designer-inspired sweaters from start to finish.
Workshop teaches you to write your own instructions and to measure and convert
properly. Assembly and blocking are demonstrated. Recommended for people with
basic knitting skills who are interested in producing sweaters at a fraction of
their normal cost. Advanced instruction in more challenging designs and stitches
available to experienced knitters. Bring two sets of straight knitting needles,
sizes 8 and 9, and two balls of worsted-weight yarn (same color). Some
additional supplies required. Knowledge of basic hand-knit stitches required.
Class limited to 16.
Workshop leader: Arnetta Kenney, adjunct assistant professor, Textile/Surface
Design; boutique knitwear designer.
SPRING
6 sessions: (55A) February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24; (55B) April 15, 22, 29,
May 6, 13, 20
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 10188 |
55A |
W |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
| 10189 |
55B |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXW 201 Knitting for Novices
If you long to take SXW 200, but don’t knit or haven’t in a long time, learn or
reacquaint yourself with the basic hand-knit stitches, fabrics, and techniques
in this knitting start-up program. Learn knit and purl combinations, how to
measure and fit properly, intarsia color knitting, basic cable stitches, seams,
and finishing. A small seasonal project is completed. If you are new to
knitting, take this program prior to SXW 200. Bring two sets of straight
knitting needles, sizes 8 and 9, and two balls of worsted-weight yarn (same
color). Some additional supplies required. Class limited to 16.
Workshop leader: Arnetta Kenney, adjunct assistant professor, Textile/Surface
Design; boutique knitwear designer; Esperanza Zeno, certified instructor, Yarn Council of America.
WINTERIM
6 sessions: (55A) January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 3146 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXW 220 Beginners' Machine Knitting
Learn to produce garments with a hand-knit look through introductory machine
knitting. Whether or not you own a machine, the basic techniques covered enable
you to pursue knit production. Attendees start by making a sweater at their own
pace and can advance to additional garments in SXW 230.
Workshop leaders: Marian Grealish, adjunct instructor, Textile Development
and Marketing; Kathryn Malik, technologist, Textile Development and Marketing.
SPRING
3 sessions: (55A) February 6, 13, 14
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 10190 |
55A |
S U |
9:30 am-4:30 pm |
TBA |
SXW 230 Machine Knitting II
Prerequisite: SXW 220
Continue to develop machine-knitting skills learned in SXW 220 using your own
standard gauge tools. Program stresses sophisticated stitches and additional
garment construction at the intermediate and advanced levels.
Workshop leaders: Marian Grealish, adjunct instructor, Textile Development
and Marketing; Kathryn Malik, technologist, Textile Development and Marketing.
SPRING
3 sessions: (55A) February 28, March 6, 7
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 10191 |
55A |
S U |
9:30 am-4:00 pm |
TBA |
SXW 400 Learn to Sew Like a Pro I
This basic sewing workshop teaches professional techniques employed in the
fashion business. Utilizing the college’s industrial equipment, learn how to sew
and produce correctly finished, professional looking pieces. The program
includes layout, cutting, construction, and finishing of garments. Attendees use
a commercial pattern to sew a pajama-style bottom—long, cropped, or capri—working
in cotton or cotton-type fabrics. Appropriate sewing techniques for a variety of
fabrics and fabric resources are covered. Separate $10 materials fee payable at
first session.
Workshop leader: Alicia Cerrone, assistant professor, Fashion Design-Apparel;
Joan Endres, professional designer.
WINTERIM
5 sessions: (55A) January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7; (55B) January 10, 17, 24,
31, February 7
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 2828 |
55A |
U |
9:30 am-1:00 pm |
TBA |
| 2838 |
55B |
U |
1:30 pm-5:00 pm |
TBA |
SXW 410 Learn to Sew Like a Pro II
Follow up SXW 400 by making a pajama top or nightshirt as you advance your
sewing savvy. Continue to learn and refine your professional skills. Program
includes special attention to button holes, trim details, and fit and assembly
techniques. Students work in cotton or cotton-type fabrics. Separate $10
materials fee payable at first session.
Workshop leader: Sandra Markus, assistant professor, Fashion Design-Apparel;
professional designer.
WINTERIM
5 sessions: (55A) January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 2994 |
55A |
W |
5:45 pm-9:45 pm |
TBA |
SXW 425 Hand Sewing, Mending, and Alteration Essentials
| 0 credits |
$200.00 |
1.5 CEU |
Learn professional hand-sewing techniques that can save time and money. Lessons
include how to do a proper hem for dresses, pants, and skirts, and how to
shorten sleeves on tailored jackets. Repairs such as buttons, eyes, hooks,
snaps, and zippers are taught. Also included are basting and stitchstyle
techniques. These skills complement careers in styling, image, events, and
wardrobing, and will banish costly alteration fees from your life. Bring to
first session 12” ruler, marking chalk or pencil, embroidery scissors, assorted
buttons, hooks and eyes, snaps, 1’ of cotton cloth, needle, and thread.
Additional supplies discussed at first class.
Workshop leader: Ruth Katz, professional wardrobe costumer, stylist.
WINTERIM
4 sessions: (55A) January 10, 17, 24, 31
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 3082 |
55A |
U |
9:45 am-1:30 pm |
TBA |
