Class Description:  I love to make boxes and in this class I’m going to show you how to make several different styles of boxes ranging from simple square ones and house shaped boxes to teapots and boxes that unfold into game boards.  We’ll be working with a variety of surface design techniques involving fabric, tissue paper, paper bags, and more.  No previous box making experience needed, just a sense of adventure!   This class is suitable for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.  

Note:  We will be using our sewing machines for some of these projects but you’ll only need beginner sewing skills.

Lesson 1:  We’ll kick off the workshop creating a box with windows using one of my favorite techniques using tissue paper that creates a beautifully textured surface that works very nicely for boxes.  This box is perfect for holding potpourri or candies.

Lesson 2:  For our second project in this class we’ll create a box shaped like a house with a flip top roof.   Use this box for storing everything from tea bags and chocolates or use it to hide a secret stash of cookies!

Lesson 3:  This week we’ll use the technique we learned in lesson 1 to create a gorgeous textured vase and then I’ll show you how to turn a brown paper bag into a faux red leather laced up vase.  

Lesson 4:  I’m going to show you how to make a box that unfolds into a tic-tac-toe game this week!