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Classes and calendar

Learn to sew with us.

Private lessons for first-timers and refresher students, quilt camp, seasonal projects and Open Studio time. Jump right in.

The classes

Pick a pattern.

Every class on this page is booked with Ellen directly, so you can ask about a project before you commit to anything.

Auburn Sewing StudioNo. 1
A finished quilted zipper pouch in deer print fabric, one of the two first projects

Private sewing lessons, 3-pack

  • Skill levelbeginners and above
  • Format3 classes, 75 minutes each
  • You makea mini quilt and a zipper pouch
  • MachinesBaby Lock Joy, supplies included
  • Ages8 to 98
$249ages 8 to 18$299ages 19 and upReserve a spot

A $99 deposit reserves your first lesson. Book the first lesson, then set the other two on the day of your first class.

Auburn Sewing StudioNo. 2
The Dresden plate quilt hanging in the studio

Beginning Quilt Camp

  • Skill levelbeginning quilters
  • Formattwo private sessions
  • Thenfour weeks of Open Studio
  • You makea quilt top, block by block
Call or emailfor dates and pricingAsk about dates

Every essential of a quilt block, with every shortcut Ellen knows for putting together a simple, beautiful quilt.

Auburn Sewing StudioNo. 3
A round patchwork Christmas tree skirt in plaid, gingerbread and gold-dot fabrics, made at the studio

Seasonal projects

  • Choose fromzipper pouches, aprons, journal covers, tote bags, table runners, placemats, dish mats
  • Formatyour choice of project, by arrangement
Call or emailfor availabilityAsk about a project
Auburn Sewing StudioNo. 4
A student in the studio holding the embroidered butterfly zip pouch she finished

Open Studio

  • Ages8 and up
  • Session4 hours
  • Bringyour own project, or pick one here
  • Prerequisitethe 3-pack, or sewing a straight line
  • UseBaby Lock machines, cutting tools, heat press

Drop-in time is always welcome. Send Ellen a quick message first, just in case she has been whisked away to Paris.

The full list

Every class and every price.

Private lessons

One to one with Ellen, using the studio's Baby Lock Joy machines. Supplies are included for your first three projects.

Workshops and quilt camp

Quilting made approachable, with every shortcut Ellen knows for putting together a simple, beautiful quilt.

Open Studio

Ages 8 and up. Space, tools and support whenever you need them.

The prerequisite for Open Studio is the 3-pack, or enough experience to sew a straight line. Drop-in time is always welcome, but send Ellen a quick message first, just in case she has been whisked away to Paris.

This month

The calendar is on its way.

Dates for the next round of workshops and Open Studio sessions are being set now. Until they are on this page, call, text or email Ellen and she will tell you what is open.

Dates are being threaded up.

When the calendar is ready it appears right here, and this spool turns while it loads. For now, call or text (530) 368-1983 and Ellen will tell you what is open this month.

To book a lesson

Call or text (530) 368-1983, or send a message from the contact page. Ellen answers herself.

To join Open Studio

Message Ellen before you drop in, so she knows to expect you and the table is free.

Paying for classes

Reserve your spot by phone or email for now. Online payment arrives with the new site, and the money goes straight to the studio.

Not sure which one to pick?

Tell Ellen what you would like to make. She will tell you honestly which class gets you there.

Quilt labelAuburn Sewing Studio
1119 High St #2, Auburn, California Apple MapsSewing and quilting, taught one to one. Dream it, create it, adore it.