1. hobbies and interests
2. needlework

Beginner Lace Knitting $30
This class will go over basics of lace knitting including chart reading,
and triangular shawl construction. You will knit lace shawl from the
pattern of your choice. Requires pattern, yarn and needles.
Two class sessions
Sundays, June 23rd, 12 - 2pm and July 7th, 12 - 1pm
Knit Sock Skills $20 each
Learn the complicated parts of knit socks! Heels will go over all the
parts of turning a heel including short rows and picking up stitches.
Toes will go over kitchener stitch. Requires worsted weight yarn
and size 8 dpns.
One 1 1/2 hour class
Sunday, June 30th: Heels, 12 - 2:30, Toes, 3 - 4:30pm
Saturday, August 24th: Heels, 10:30 - 12, Toes, 12:30 - 2
Intermediate Lace Knitting $35
Kids Sewing 101 $35
Kids learn the basics of sewing & make a personalized pillowcase.
Requires 2/3 yd & 1/3 yd of coordinating fabrics.
One 2 hour class
Ages 8 - 12:
Saturday, June 8th, 2 - 4pm
Saturday, July 6th, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Saturday, August 3rd, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Kids Shorts $35
Kids 8 - 12 will expand their sewing horizons while making their very
own shorts! Requires 1 yd fabric and 1 yd of 1” elastic.
One 3 hour class
Saturday, July 27th, 2 - 5pm
Saturday, August 17th, 1 - 4pm
Class will cover advanced lace tips and techniques while you
make a shawl from a pattern of your choice. Requires pattern,
yarn and needles.
Three class sessions
Sundays, July 28th, 12 - 2pm, August 4th, 12 - 1pm and August
11th, 12 - 1pm
Parent & Child Sewing 101 $60 (for 2)
Learn how to spin yarn from wool roving using a drop spindle. All
materials included.
One 1 1/2 hour class
Thursday, July 18th, 6 - 7:30pm
Business for Crafters $100
Spinning Yarn: Drop Spindle $35
Spinning Yarn: Wheel $35
Learn to spin yarn on a spinning wheel - use ours or bring your own.
Class includes 2 oz wool roving.
One 2 hour class
Monday, July 29th, 6 - 8pm
Dyeing Yarn $50
Knit Help Session - free with purchase
Weaving 101 $65
Learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom with master Liz Gipson
and make an open weave scarf. Requires 100 yards each of 2
colors worsted weight wool yarn, looms are provided.
One 5 hour class with 1 hour break
Saturday, June 8th, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday, August 17th, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Weaving 201: Become a
Pick Up Artist $65
In this class, we will weave a table runner that demonstrates how
to make warp and weft floats and when and how to combine
them. Requires 1 skein each of 2 colors of Hemp for Knitting Yarn.
One 5 hour class with 1 hour break
Saturday, August 10th, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Zoom Loom Weaving $35
Learn to weave on a Zoom Loom! You will make a cute headband
from squares woven on this fun and simple pin loom. Looms
provided so learn how to use them before you buy! Requires 75
yds fingering or sock yarn.
One 3 hour class
Saturday, July 27th, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Needlefelting $25
You will transform dyed and natural wools into adorable birds and
a nest. Leave with a felting needle and your creation.
One 2 hour class
Saturday, June 15th, 2 - 4pm
Saturday, August 24th, 2 - 4pm
June - August 2013
Kids and parents will learn the basics of sewing together while
making a functional pillowcase. Requires 2/3 yd & 1/3 yd of
coordinating fabrics.
One 2 hour class
Saturday, June 1st, 12:30 - 2:30pm
Saturday, August 17th, 10am - 12pm
Join this business-for-crafters bonanza to go from “that would be
nice” to “wow, this is working” in 4 weeks flat. Each session will be
fast-paced and practical, focused on getting you going now.
We’ll cover Lean Startup techniques, human-centered design,
launching part-time while working or mom-ing, and productivity
& mindset.
Four 1 1/2 hour classes
Thursdays, June 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, 5:30 - 7pm
Learn two methods of dyeing yarn with Meghan of Sleep Season
Goods. Class includes 2 skeins sock yarn for dyeing.
One 2 hour class
Wednesday, August 28th, 6 - 8pm
Summer
CLASSES
Bring in your knitting questions and quagmires! $15 without
purchase. Every Wednesday 6 - 7pm
Open Spin Night - Free!!
Join us for a community night spinning yarn. Bring your own wheel
or drop spindle and we will hang out and spin!
Every first Thursday, 6 - 8pm
Open Craft Night - Free!!
Bring your work in progress and we will hang out and make magic.
Every Tuesday night from 6 – 9pm
Open Sew Night - $10
Sew with other sewists - fee includes use of machines, cutting
tables, irons and tools. Every Tuesday night from 6 – 9pm
ManMade - Free!!
A Gentlemens Craft Society. Bring projects to work on & skills to
share. Every first Monday from 6-9pm
Fancy Tiger Crafts Class Policies
Please call ahead to sign up--space is limited and classes fill up. You
can also sign up in person at Fancy Tiger Crafts. Payment is due in
full when reserving a class. If you need to cancel, you must do so
48 hours prior to the start of the class or you will not be refunded.
There are no make-ups for missed classes. Fancy Tiger reserves the
right to cancel a class. If this happens you will be refunded, or we
can sign you up for the next available class. Please be on time to
your class--anyone arriving 15 minutes or more after the start time
of their class will have to reschedule and will not be refunded. All
classes are for ages 16 and up unless specified.
Please call or stop by to sign up! 303.733.3855
59 BROADWAY, DENVER, CO | FANCYTIGERCRAFTS.COM
Skill Level Recommendation for Classes
newbie: no experience necessary!
beginner: have taken 101 or equivalent.
beginner +: i’ve got a few projects under my belt.
intermediate: ready to take it to the next level.
advanced: i could teach most of these classes!
Sewing 101 $35
Learn to sew on sewing machines while making a pillowcase!
Requires 2/3 yd & 1/3 yd of coordinating fabrics. One 2 hour class
Saturday, June 1st, 2 - 4pm
Sunday, June 2nd, 12:30 - 2:30pm
Monday, June 10th, 6 - 8pm
Thursday, June 27th, 6 - 8pm
Monday, July 8th, 6 - 8pm
Wednesday, July 10th, 6 - 8pm
Sunday, July 14th, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Saturday, July 20th, 2 - 4pm
more dates online for July and August!
Patterns Decoded $25
Do you know how to work a sewing machine, but are boggled by
the language of patterns? This lecture class will cover everything
from pattern markings to transferring patterns onto fabric.
One 1 1/2 hour class
Thursday, July 11th, 6 - 8pm
Thursday, August 15th, 6 - 8pm
Sewing Machine Maintenance $25
Bring your own machine and master technician, Bob Juenemann
of Make It Sew, will teach you all there is know about home
maintenance, taking care of your machine and troubleshooting
basic problems. One 2 hour class
Thursday, June 6th, 6 - 8pm
Thursday, August 1st, 6 - 8pm
Sewing Help Night $25
Bring in your sewing projects and get help from our awesome
sewing instructors. Includes use of machines and notions.
One 3 hour class
Wednesday June 5th, 6-9pm
Wednesday, July 3rd, 6-9pm
Wednesday, August 7th 6-9pm
Open Sewing Studio $7/hour
Drop in and work on your own sewing projects! No instruction, so
please be comfortable using machines on your own. $7 minimum
Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm
Sewing 201: Zippered Pillow $30
Practice your sewing skills while making a decorative throw pillow
with a zipper! Requires 1/2 yd fabric, 16” zipper and 16” pillow form.
One 2 hour class
Sunday, July 28th, 3 - 5pm
Sewing Skills Series $25 ea/$175 all
Improve your sewing with professional techniques. Each session will
focus on one skill. 1 1/2 hr. classes. Thursday evenings, 6 - 7:30pm.
Class 1 - Seams: Curved, Princess, Corners, Enclosed, etc. July 11th
Class 2 - Seam Finishes - Zigzag, French, Flat-felled, etc. July 18th
Class 3 - Piping and Bias Tape, etc July 25th
Class 4 - Hems: by machine and hand. August 1st
Class 5 - Zippers: Regular + Invisible *requires zippers August 15th
Class 6 - Buttons: buttonholes, placement, etc August 22nd
Class 7 - Pleats, Darts & Gathers August 29th
Serger 101 $35
Learn how a serger works and how to use it. Class covers threading,
settings, tension and applications. One 2 hour class
Monday, June 24th, 6 - 8pm
Wednesday, July 17th, 6 - 8pm
Monday, August 5th, 6 - 8pm
Serger 201: Jersey Skirt $40
Expand your serging skills while making a fashionable jersey skirt.
You will get practice sewing with jersey fabric and using sergers in
this class. One 4 hour class
Sunday, June 30th, 1 - 5pm
Saturday, July 6th, 12:30 - 4:30pm
Sunday, August 4th, 1 - 5pm
Curtain Workshop $30
Sew a tiny curtain sample out of muslin & leave with the skills to
make curtains for any window in your house.
One 2 hour class
Sunday, July 21st, 12 - 2pm
Wednesday, August 14th, 6 - 8pm
A-Line Skirt $40
Make a flattering and super simple skirt with a fitted waist and
zipper. Requires 2 yds cotton fabric and 9” invisible zipper.
One 3 hour class
Saturday, June 1st, 10am - 1pm
Sunday, June 9th, 12 - 3pm
Saturday, July 20th, 10am - 1pm
Sunday, August 11th, 11:30 - 2:30pm
Market Tote $35
This lined tote is roomy enough for on-the-go crafting action or
carrying your goods from the farmer’s market. Requires 1yd main
fabric and 5/8 yd lining fabric & 2 3/8 yds interfacing.
One 3 hour class session Saturday, June 15th, 10am - 1pm
Saturday, July 20th, 2 - 5pm
Sunday, August 18th, 1 - 4pm
Alterations $30
You will learn how to do fitting alterations and hems. Please bring
a piece of clothing you would like to work on, or basic pieces will
be supplied for you.
One 3 hour class
Saturday, June 29th, 12 - 3pm
Saturday, July 27th, 10am - 1pm
Wiksten Tank $45*
This pattern will be your go to for summer - you can’t have enough
of these easy to wear tanks in your wardrobe. Requires 2 1/2 yds
fabric for a top or 3 yards for a dress. *Pattern included!
One 3 1/2 hour class
Saturday, June 8th, 10am - 1:30pm
Saturday, July 6th, 10:30am - 2pm
Saturday, August 3rd, 1:30 - 5pm
Laurel Top or Dress $40
Make a flattering and easy-to-wear shift-style blouse or dress with
this pattern from Colette. Requires 2 5/8 - 3 yds fabric for dress or 2
yds for a top. Either version also requires 3 yds bias trim & pattern.
One 4 hour class
Sunday, June 23rd, 11:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday, July 13th, 12 - 4pm
Saturday, August 31st, 2 - 6pm
Amelia Dress $50
Beginner Baby Quilt $60
Learn the basics of quilting in this extensive 6 hour class. Make
a simple quilt and learn the process of quilting and binding.
Requires 1 yd each of two fabrics, 1/2 yd binding, and batting.
Two 3 hour classes
Saturdays, June 22nd and 29th, 10am - 1pm
Saturdays, August 24th and 31st, 10am - 1pm
Sugar Block Quilt-a-long $10
These are fun and informal quilting meet-ups with Amy Gibson to
make a different block each month. One 2 hour class
First Saturday of each month, 4 - 6pm
English Paper Pieced Hexagons $35
The technique for these little hand sewn hexagons is simple and
addicting! This is a quilting hobby you can do on the go - rejoice!
Requires fabric scraps or use ours! One 3 hour class
Saturday, June 29th, 2 - 5pm
Saturday, August 31st, 2 - 5pm
Giant Ohio Star Lap Quilt $45
Make a modern giant star lap quilt. Learn a quick and easy way
to finish your quilt by turning it and using string ties. Requires
1-2/3yd background, 1/2 yd fabric for star, four fat quarters or 1/4
yds for center of star, 1-1/4 yd for backing, crib sized batting and
embroidery floss for string ties. Two 2 hour classes
Wednesdays, July 24th and 31st, 6 - 8pm
Embroidered Sampler $35
Learn several stitches as well as basic applique techniques while
making a mushroom-tastic wall art piece. Requires 1/4 yd fabric, 2
pieces of felt, several colors embroidery floss & embroidery hoop.
One 2-1/2 hr class
Sunday, June 9th, 12:30 - 3pm
Sunday, August 18th, 12 - 2:30pm
Crochet 101 $55
Learn the versatile craft of crochet! The basics will be covered in
this class, and you will get started on your first project! Includes
practice yarn & hook. Two 2 hour classes
Sundays, July 14th and 21st, 11am - 1pm
Mondays, August 12th and 19th, 6 - 8pm
Crochet Afghan Blocks $25
Learn various Crochet & Tunisian Crochet stitches in each of these
one-off classes. Join us every month & make enough squares for
a blanket! One 2 hour class
Puff Stitch: Sat, June 8th 10am - 12pm
Tunisian Basket Weave: Sat, July 13th 10am - 12pm
Granny Babs: Sat, August 17th, 10am - 12pm
Make a flattering, bias-cut dress with this pattern from Green Bee
Designs! Requires 3 yds fabric, Amelia pattern from Green Bee,
and 22” invisible zipper.
Two 2 1/2 hour classes
Saturdays, June 15th and 22nd, 2 - 4:30pm
Saturdays, August 3rd and 10th, 10am - 1:30pm
Tunisian Crochet 101 $30
Skyline Applique Pillow $30
Crochet Upcycled Rag Rug $35
Learn how to applique while making this city skyline pillow. Finish
your pillow with a simple envelope closure. Requires 1/2 yd fabric
for main pillow, 16” pillowform, fabric scraps, and 1/2 yd wonderunder interfacing.
One 2 1/2 hour class
Sunday, June 2nd, 3 - 5:30pm
Sunday, August 25th, 12 - 2:30pm
Bohemian Carpet Bag $50
You will learn to use an internal bag frame, add zippers to pockets
and more in this advanced bag class. Requires Bohemian Carpet
Bag pattern by Sew Liberated and all listed supplies.
Two 3 hour classes
Sundays, July 7th and 14th, 12 - 3pm
Learn 3 basic Tunisian crochet stitches/motifs that you can turn
into washcloths or afghan squares. Requires 300 yds worsted yarn
and size 6.5mm flex crochet hook.One 3 hour class
Saturday, June 29th, 10:30 - 1:30pm
Saturday, August 3rd, 10am - 1pm
You will learn to follow a crochet pattern, crochet in the round
and crochet backward as you make a unique and functional
rug. Requires 6 yds fabric (or 2 queen sheets) torn into 1 1/2” strips
and size “Q” hook. Two class sessions
Saturdays, August 3rd, 1:30 - 3:30 and August 17th, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Knitting 101 $55
Learn the relaxing art of knitting! You will learn to cast on, knit and
purl in this beginner class! Class fee includes practice yarn and
needles. Two 2 hour classes
Saturdays, June 15th and 22nd, 11am - 1pm
Mondays, July 15th and 22nd, 6 - 8pm
Sundays, August 11th and 18th, 2 - 4pm
Saturdays, August 31st and September 7th, 11am - 1pm