Classes

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SEWING skills

This tree-course instruction is lead by many of our volunteers. Students learn how to sew simple straight lines on a quilt and work their way up to more advanced products. Students receive certificates upon completion of each course.

beginner- Thursdays 9am to 12pm

An eight-week course that teaches basic sewing skills and sewing-related vocabulary.

intermediate- Mon., wed., fri 9am to 12pm

A class that continues with more advanced sewing techniques, more ESL, and the basics of retail selling.

ADvanced- mondays 12pm to 2pm

A third level class where students have met A4H’s quality standards and are encouraged to explore advanced techniques such as pattern-making and artistic clothing items.

ALteration techniques

Exciting news! Several of our advanced artisans are engaged in alterations training and by late spring we hope to add alterations services to our offerings.  We are collaborating with College of Western Idaho on this venture and it is going beautifully!

alteration skills- Tuesdays 9:30am to 12pm

A new class has begun for advanced artisans wishing to learn to do clothing alterations. This course is for our artisans at the advanced sewing level and includes business skills training.

knitting & Crocheting

We welcome all levels and work on projects that include both knitting and crocheting techniques. Knitters create items such as scarves, shawls, beanies, socks, infant clothing and items, and more.

Knitting & crocheting-
all skill levels: tuesdays 9am to12pm

We welcome knitters & crocheters of all skill levels

Want to join our classes?


Did you know!?

Artisans are paid 60% of the sales price from each item they make and sell. Money earned is considered supplemental income as a part of our training program. 


OUR WORKSPACE

Hours of operation

Monday through Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm


In March of 2013 we moved from one great work space to another thanks to our supportive partners. A heartfelt thank you from the students and volunteers of A4H to
Steve West at Centra Consulting and
Tom and Barbara Mannschreck at Thomas Development Co.

You have given us space, sponsored our facility,
and utilities cost, and have been terrific neighbors. Thank you!