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Sewing Classes In Chicago! Taught By a Practicing Designer at Tchad!








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Location: chicago, il
Date Posted: 11/09/2009
Sewing Classes In Chicago! Taught by a practicing designer at Tchad!

Tchad?¢‚Äû¬¢
Sewing Class Schedule
Winter 2010
Contract our instructor through this ad.

Because of overwhelming demand, Tchad is proud to announce our spring schedule of basic and intermediate advanced sewing classes as featured in Daily Candy and Time Out Chicago:

Classes For Beginners:
Monday: 3-6 or 6-9 p.m.
4 January - 8 March
Tuesday: 3-6 or 6-9 p.m.
5 January - 9 March
Wednesday: 3-6 or 6-9 p.m.
6 January - 10 March
Thursday: 3-6 or 6-9 p.m.
7 January - 11 March
Saturday: 12-3 or 3-6 p.m.
9 January - 13 March
Sunday: 12-3 or 3-6 p.m.
10 January - 21 March
(No class Valentines day)


Classes For Intermediate Advanced:

Monday: 6-9 p.m
4 January - 8 March
Tuesday: 6-9 p.m
5 January - 9 March
Wednesday: 6-9 p.m
6 January - 10 March
Thursday: 6-9 p.m
7 January - 11 March
Saturday: 3-6 p.m.
9 January - 13 March
Sunday: 3-6 p.m.
10 January - 21 March
(No class Valentines day)
Class fee is $400
Classes are ten weeks long.
Classes taught by Tchad Elliott.
For more information, you may contact our instructor through this ad.


Tchad
Frequently Asked Questions
About Sewing Classes

When do they start?
Class schedules are available by email or flyer. Contact the instructor through this ad. The schedule for the next session is published at the start of the current session.

How long are they?
Classes run for ten weeks. Each class is three hours long. The student chooses the day on which they wish to come and that is their assigned space three hours a week for ten weeks. You choose the day and time you want to come to class and that window is yours for ten weeks.

Do I need to know how to sew?
For beginners classes:No, not at all. We take you from knowing nothing (or next to nothing) to knowing how to read patterns, mark fabrics, and use proper techniques to finish an easy to average pattern.

For intermediate or advanced classes you should come in with a basic understanding of sewing machines, pattern terminology, and fabrics, we can take you to the next level of sewing and help you understand not just what to do, but why.

You need not have taken the past basic sewing classes to enroll.



Do I need my own machine?
No, the workroom at Tchad has three classroom machines which you may use while you are in class. You must reserve one when you register.

Who takes these classes?
Our demographic tends to skew younger, female, and professional. Our average age range is 25-40. Because we have developed these classes for a more urban environment, we tend to steer away from denim vests and appliqu?É?í?Ǭ© and use techniques that give you a more fashionable, wearable garment. These are not your gramma?ɬ¢?¢‚Äö¬¨?¢‚Äû¬¢s classes, although she would be more than welcome. We have had students as young as nine and as old as 80. Regardless of your demographic, the overriding philosophy is fashion and solid technique.

What is Tchad?
Tchad is a design studio, workroom, and atelier located in Chicago - on the border of Uptown and Lakeview at 4403 North Sheridan #203, 205, & 207. It was founded in 2000 by Tchad Elliott, a Chicago designer, who felt that there was a need for a more urban and sophisticated style of sewing instruction. He has been sewing since the age of eight and has spent the past nine years developing his skills in both clothing and interior construction and design techniques. Tchad has taught for five years at the Viking-Husqvarna Sewing Gallery in Chicago, and has recently finished rehabbing his workroom to accommodate students. Some recent work:

He has developed these classes over the past five years so that you can leave your classes at Tchad with a basic knowledge of construction as well as the confidence in your own skills to attempt more advanced projects.

How much are they?
Classes are $400.00 each.

Why are they $400.00?
The price of classes comes to $40.00 per class, or $13.33 per hour of instruction.

Our instructor, who gives private lessons, charges $25.00 per hour of instruction.

The same classes given privately (one on one) would be $750.00. By combining resources, five students are able to get the same classes for 47% less, saving $350.00 each, without compromising much in the information given or learned.

How many people are in each class?
In order to provide you with a comfortable and productive learning environment, we at Tchad are limiting the class size to six. We have found that this size allows you to interact with your instructor in an unhurried, productive way.

What if I have to miss a couple of classes?
Our instructor is quite flexible about missed classes. Students are welcome to make other arrangements because of emergencies, vacations, &c. We will do our best to accommodate you within the session.

What will we sew?
In the classes, you will sew a basic garment of your choice. Through an intitial instructional video online, before the class begins, your instructor will explain pattern sizes and brands as well as basic tools and preferences.

If you are an intermediate or advanced sewer, we will work on projects of your choice.

What will I learn?
A solid range of basic sewing knowledge. From patterns to fabrics to basic sewing techniques, you will leave this class with the knowledge to begin other projects without a cloud of doubt floating over your head.


We will also learn sewing machine basics: how to troubleshoot any mechanical problems you may have.

Where are they held?

In the workroom at Tchad, at the NE corner of Montrose and Sheridan. Because you will be taking classes in a functioning sewing and fashion workroom, you will be getting a lot of hands-on experience with techniques and supplies.

How do I register?
Email our instructor through this ad.


What is the registration process?

The first step in the registration process is to decide which day and time you would like.
After you have emailed Tchad, you will then be sent a list of payment options.
When we have recieved payment, you will be sent an introduction that will walk you through the initial pre-class process.

How long will my space be held without payment?
We will hold your space for three days without payment or arrangements.

Is my class fee refundable?
Registration is limited to a maximum of 6 registered students per time slot. Due the small class sizes, no refunds will be provided in full or in part after a session begins.
Once classes have started, if there is an emergency or time issue, we will do our best to accommodate you, but refunds are not given once class starts.
All refunds must be claimed within a reasonable time period.



We recommend registering as soon as you decide. Classes tend to fill up fast, as they are popular and registrations are taken on a first-come first-served basis. Payment is due at time of registration. You may pay by: cash, check, or you may use Paypal to register with a credit card.

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