Fabrics and Textiles

Get hands-on experience with our sturdy and strong, but easy to use, industrial sewing machines. Each student will make a tote bag. This machine can sew through most regular weight fabric, but not heavy duty materials like leather or layers of canvas. Students of this class have gone on to create messenger bags, rocket parachutes, leather accessories, clothing, sails, costumes and battery packs with zippers. Once you take and successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for your projects whenever you work at Urban Workshop as a member!

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.

Price: Member: $155, Non- Member: $217

Prerequisites: None

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In this class, you will get hands-on experience with our personal home style sewing machines. Each student will make a small pocket bag. This machine can sew through most regular weight fabric, but not heavy duty materials like leather or layers of canvas. Students of this class go on to make a variety of designer projects including clothing, plushies, and costumes.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.

Price: Member: $155, Non- Member: $217

Prerequisites: None

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This course will guide you through the essentials of screen printing using a premade screen featuring the Urban Workshop logo. Dive into the process of screen setup. Gain hands-on experience in installing screens, aligning colors, and understanding key aspects such as shirt alignment, adhesives, inks, squeegees, drying, and cleanup.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.

Price: Member: $165, Non- Member: $231

Prerequisites: None

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Find out what it takes to do successful heat transfer and customization. Covering everything from how to set your heat press, to choosing the right heat transfer to print any job, this demonstration-heavy class will have you heat printing like a pro. Topics include: Loading the heat press, difference between cover sheets and when to use which one, choosing perfect heat transfer, how to get the screen print look with just a heat press, applying bling & foil effects and how to achieve fashionable finishes with distressed transfers.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.

Price: Member: $150, Non- Member: $210

Prerequisites: VNL101 Vinyl Cutter Basics

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In this class you will learn the basics of upholstery through the design and construction of your own ottoman. This project will serve as the basis of understanding concepts and applications of upholstery that you will be able to apply to a variety of projects on your own. Students will learn how to lay out material, the differences between different types of foam, how to use upholstery staple guns, how to sew piping, and how to attach legs. Anyone interested in learning the fundamental skills and concepts of upholstery, whether they would like to repair their own furniture at home, explore a new craft, or interested in learning how to start an upholstery business – this class is for them!

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.

Price: Member: $170, Non- Member: $238

Prerequisites: TXT101 Sewing Machine Basics

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