Classes
Join us at A&A Sewing Center in Broussard, just minutes away from Youngsville and Lafayette for the day or just a few hours of fun enjoying one of our many supportive and idea-inspiring sewing or quilting classes! We offer assistance with your project during our Sit & Sew days, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. We offer classes for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. Class spots go quickly-- feel free to book online. Need a private lesson? We can accommodate you or your group-- just give us a call!
Calendar
Program: Orphan Block Totes and more!
Clair will be visiting the Krotz Springs Quilt Guild at 1:00 pm October 10, 2024 to share ideas and show samples. This week, the program is all about how to use orphaned quilt blocks to make pretty tote bags, zipper pouches and more. Click the title for more details!
The Finishing Edge
Hey Y’all! It’s Jenn here with a brand new format for my Serger-Generals! HAHA! Join me in store once a month for a hands on demo of a new skill building project with provided kit followed by an open classroom workday with your serger. All brands, models, and other projects are welcome!
Sit & Sew
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Program: Orphan Block Totes and more!
- Oct 10, 2024 01:00 pm
- Oct 10, 2024 01:00 pm
Program: Orphan Block Totes and more! - Oct 10, 2024 01:00 pm
Clair will be visiting the Krotz Springs Quilt Guild at 1:00 pm October 10, 2024 to share ideas and show samples. This week, the program is all about how to use orphaned quilt blocks to make pretty tote bags, zipper pouches and more. Click the title for more details!
Cost: $ FREE
Clair will be visiting the Krotz Springs Quilt Guild at 1:00 pm October 10, 2024 to share ideas and show samples. This week, the program is all about how to use orphaned quilt blocks to make pretty tote bags, zipper pouches and more. Click the title for more details!
Cost: $ FREE
The Finishing Edge
- Oct 11, 2024 09:30 am
- Oct 11, 2024 09:30 am
The Finishing Edge - Oct 11, 2024 09:30 am
Hey Y’all! It’s Jenn here with a brand new format for my Serger-Generals! HAHA! Join me in store once a month for a hands on demo of a new skill building project with provided kit followed by an open classroom workday with your serger. All brands, models, and other projects are welcome!
Cost: $ 85.00
Hey Y’all! It’s Jenn here with a brand new format for my Serger-Generals! HAHA! Join me in store once a month for a hands on demo of a new skill building project with provided kit followed by an open classroom workday with your serger. All brands, models, and other projects are welcome!
Cost: $ 85.00
Sit & Sew
- Oct 12, 2024 09:00 am
- Oct 12, 2024 09:00 am
Sit & Sew - Oct 12, 2024 09:00 am
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Clair's ByAnnie Bag Workshop
- Oct 14, 2024 09:00 am
- Oct 14, 2024 09:00 am
Clair's ByAnnie Bag Workshop - Oct 14, 2024 09:00 am
One thing I learned about making bags is that we definitely need room to work! Cutting, quilting, labeling... Snag a seat at this workshop to get your ByAnnie bag projects done in our big spacious classroom. The *bag queen* will be here to help with any and all bag-related questions and cool tricks & techniques. Not sure what to bring? Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 30.00
One thing I learned about making bags is that we definitely need room to work! Cutting, quilting, labeling... Snag a seat at this workshop to get your ByAnnie bag projects done in our big spacious classroom. The *bag queen* will be here to help with any and all bag-related questions and cool tricks & techniques. Not sure what to bring? Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 30.00
Patch Party!
- Oct 16, 2024 10:00 am
- Oct 16, 2024 10:00 am
Patch Party! - Oct 16, 2024 10:00 am
You can make free-standing patches with your embroidery machine! Learn stabilizer techniques with a beautiful finish. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
You can make free-standing patches with your embroidery machine! Learn stabilizer techniques with a beautiful finish. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Janome 9mm Club
- Oct 19, 2024 10:00 am
- Oct 19, 2024 10:00 am
Janome 9mm Club - Oct 19, 2024 10:00 am
Explore the feet, attachments, needle plates, and techniques that will give you a professional creative edge using your Janome sewing or embroidery machine! Many skills are made easier with specialty feet-- let me walk you through them all, starting from scratch! Visit us for this free monthly demo, and scope out the related project classes. Click the class title for more information.
Cost: $ FREE
Explore the feet, attachments, needle plates, and techniques that will give you a professional creative edge using your Janome sewing or embroidery machine! Many skills are made easier with specialty feet-- let me walk you through them all, starting from scratch! Visit us for this free monthly demo, and scope out the related project classes. Click the class title for more information.
Cost: $ FREE
Block Party: Disappearing 4 Patch
- Oct 21, 2024 09:30 am
- Oct 21, 2024 09:30 am
Block Party: Disappearing 4 Patch - Oct 21, 2024 09:30 am
Visit a fun, relaxing block that takes simple piecing to the next level. Learn a variety of modifications that enhance the simple four-patch block we all know and love. Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 25.00
Visit a fun, relaxing block that takes simple piecing to the next level. Learn a variety of modifications that enhance the simple four-patch block we all know and love. Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 25.00
Sit & Sew
- Oct 23, 2024 09:00 am
- Oct 23, 2024 09:00 am
Sit & Sew - Oct 23, 2024 09:00 am
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Foundation Paper Piecing Class
- Oct 24, 2024 10:00 am
- Oct 24, 2024 10:00 am
Foundation Paper Piecing Class - Oct 24, 2024 10:00 am
Have you been wanting to learn how to foundation paper piece? It isn't as hard as you think! Join us for this one day class and learn the basics with Tonya! Some general knowledge of quilt piecing is helpful, but click the class link for details.
Cost: $ 35.00
Have you been wanting to learn how to foundation paper piece? It isn't as hard as you think! Join us for this one day class and learn the basics with Tonya! Some general knowledge of quilt piecing is helpful, but click the class link for details.
Cost: $ 35.00
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop
- Oct 25, 2024 09:00 am
- Oct 25, 2024 09:00 am
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop - Oct 25, 2024 09:00 am
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
DIY Wardrobe Workday: Joggers
- Oct 26, 2024 09:00 am
- Oct 26, 2024 09:00 am
DIY Wardrobe Workday: Joggers - Oct 26, 2024 09:00 am
Build custom garments for YOU during these workshops! From thrifted finds and simple alterations to sewing from scratch, you can create looks that flatter and fit your personality. Bring your project, machine and supplies, we'll see you in the classroom! :) Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 35.00
Build custom garments for YOU during these workshops! From thrifted finds and simple alterations to sewing from scratch, you can create looks that flatter and fit your personality. Bring your project, machine and supplies, we'll see you in the classroom! :) Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 35.00
Sit & Sew
- Oct 28, 2024 09:00 am
- Oct 28, 2024 09:00 am
Sit & Sew - Oct 28, 2024 09:00 am
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Janome 9mm Project #3: XL Sewing Mat
- Oct 30, 2024 10:00 am
- Oct 30, 2024 10:00 am
Janome 9mm Project #3: XL Sewing Mat - Oct 30, 2024 10:00 am
I found a fun project for us to make that has tons of techniques-- piping, decorative stitching, quilting, etc! More details coming, click the class title.
Cost: $ 25.00
I found a fun project for us to make that has tons of techniques-- piping, decorative stitching, quilting, etc! More details coming, click the class title.
Cost: $ 25.00
Sit & Sew
- Oct 31, 2024 09:00 am
- Oct 31, 2024 09:00 am
Sit & Sew - Oct 31, 2024 09:00 am
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Heirloom By Machine
- Nov 03, 2024 10:00 am
- Nov 03, 2024 10:00 am
Heirloom By Machine - Nov 03, 2024 10:00 am
Have you wanted to use your sewing machine to make heirloom children's clothing? It is possible-- I'm calling it "Clairloom" and while it may feel like cheating, it's a quick alternative when you need it! ;) Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Have you wanted to use your sewing machine to make heirloom children's clothing? It is possible-- I'm calling it "Clairloom" and while it may feel like cheating, it's a quick alternative when you need it! ;) Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
BOM Squad!
- Nov 04, 2024 09:00 am
- Nov 04, 2024 09:00 am
BOM Squad! - Nov 04, 2024 09:00 am
Ready to blow your block-of-the-month out of the water?? Join the BOM Squad sew days! ...ALL block-of-the-month quilts welcome! I'll answer any questions and help you to get confident moving from block 1 to block 12 and beyond! Let's power through the last few months of it together! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 10.00
Ready to blow your block-of-the-month out of the water?? Join the BOM Squad sew days! ...ALL block-of-the-month quilts welcome! I'll answer any questions and help you to get confident moving from block 1 to block 12 and beyond! Let's power through the last few months of it together! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 10.00
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop
- Nov 08, 2024 09:00 am
- Nov 08, 2024 09:00 am
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop - Nov 08, 2024 09:00 am
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Sit & Sew
- Nov 09, 2024 09:00 am
- Nov 09, 2024 09:00 am
Sit & Sew - Nov 09, 2024 09:00 am
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
DIY Wardrobe: Pajamas
- Nov 10, 2024 09:00 am
- Nov 10, 2024 09:00 am
DIY Wardrobe: Pajamas - Nov 10, 2024 09:00 am
A wardrobe workday for my weekend warriors! This Sunday course will have you making your own classy PJs in no time. The Carolyn & Fran Pajamas from Closet Core patterns are beautiful sets! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
A wardrobe workday for my weekend warriors! This Sunday course will have you making your own classy PJs in no time. The Carolyn & Fran Pajamas from Closet Core patterns are beautiful sets! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Needle Tatting for Beginners
- Nov 11, 2024 10:00 am
- Nov 11, 2024 10:00 am
Needle Tatting for Beginners - Nov 11, 2024 10:00 am
You've waited long enough to learn this time-honored traditional craft! We're hosting Christie Castille, queen of all things tatting-- come and learn the history and the skills you'll need to continue your needle tatting journey. Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 35.00
You've waited long enough to learn this time-honored traditional craft! We're hosting Christie Castille, queen of all things tatting-- come and learn the history and the skills you'll need to continue your needle tatting journey. Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 35.00
Shuttle Tatting for Beginners
- Nov 11, 2024 02:00 pm
- Nov 11, 2024 02:00 pm
Shuttle Tatting for Beginners - Nov 11, 2024 02:00 pm
You've waited long enough to learn this time-honored traditional craft! We're hosting Christie Castille, queen of all things tatting-- come and learn the history and the skills you'll need to continue your shuttle tatting journey. Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
You've waited long enough to learn this time-honored traditional craft! We're hosting Christie Castille, queen of all things tatting-- come and learn the history and the skills you'll need to continue your shuttle tatting journey. Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Sit & Sew
- Nov 13, 2024 09:00 am
- Nov 13, 2024 09:00 am
Sit & Sew - Nov 13, 2024 09:00 am
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Sit & Tat
- Nov 16, 2024 10:00 am
- Nov 16, 2024 10:00 am
Sit & Tat - Nov 16, 2024 10:00 am
If you have mastered the double stitch and are ready to try something new or just get some tatting practice in, join us for our new Sit & Tat workshop! Christy will offer a helping hand and inspiration for fun things like tat-alongs and more! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
If you have mastered the double stitch and are ready to try something new or just get some tatting practice in, join us for our new Sit & Tat workshop! Christy will offer a helping hand and inspiration for fun things like tat-alongs and more! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Holly Jolly Ornaments
- Nov 20, 2024 09:00 am
- Nov 20, 2024 09:00 am
Holly Jolly Ornaments - Nov 20, 2024 09:00 am
Come stitch some free-standing lace ornaments and leave with some holiday WOW factor.
Cost: $ 30.00 - $ 75.00
Come stitch some free-standing lace ornaments and leave with some holiday WOW factor.
Cost: $ 30.00 - $ 75.00
Clair's ByAnnie Bag RETREAT!
- Nov 21, 2024 03:00 pm
- Nov 21, 2024 03:00 pm
Clair's ByAnnie Bag RETREAT! - Nov 21, 2024 03:00 pm
Our first bag retreat at the Cardinal Cottage is here! Join me and my bag ladies for a fun long weekend of sewing-- meals are included, and I will be there to help you make the most beautiful bags! Join as a single sewist or bring a friend, stay and play! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 400.00
Our first bag retreat at the Cardinal Cottage is here! Join me and my bag ladies for a fun long weekend of sewing-- meals are included, and I will be there to help you make the most beautiful bags! Join as a single sewist or bring a friend, stay and play! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 400.00
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop
- Nov 22, 2024 09:00 am
- Nov 22, 2024 09:00 am
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop - Nov 22, 2024 09:00 am
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Sit & Sew
- Nov 25, 2024 09:00 am
- Nov 25, 2024 09:00 am
Sit & Sew - Nov 25, 2024 09:00 am
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
Join us for a day of sewing-- or even just a couple of hours--! We will offer assistance with your project, whether it is a garment, quilt, or other craft. Please book your seat ahead of time so that we may prepare the classroom. Sewists in attendance will receive 10% off all full-priced fabrics and notions during sew day. *If you fail to attend you forfeit classroom fee.* You may pay on the day of sew day, but if the classroom is full, you may be out of luck! Call ahead!
Cost: $ 10.00
BOM Squad!
- Dec 02, 2024 09:00 am
- Dec 02, 2024 09:00 am
BOM Squad! - Dec 02, 2024 09:00 am
Ready to blow your block-of-the-month out of the water?? Join the BOM Squad sew days! ...ALL block-of-the-month quilts welcome! I'll answer any questions and help you to get confident moving from block 1 to block 12 and beyond! Let's power through the last few months of it together! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 10.00
Ready to blow your block-of-the-month out of the water?? Join the BOM Squad sew days! ...ALL block-of-the-month quilts welcome! I'll answer any questions and help you to get confident moving from block 1 to block 12 and beyond! Let's power through the last few months of it together! Click the class title for details.
Cost: $ 10.00
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop
- Dec 06, 2024 09:00 am
- Dec 06, 2024 09:00 am
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop - Dec 06, 2024 09:00 am
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Simple Serging Uniform Dress and Tee
- Dec 13, 2024 10:00 am
- Dec 13, 2024 10:00 am
Simple Serging Uniform Dress and Tee - Dec 13, 2024 10:00 am
Bring your 3 or 4 thread serger for group intensive where we make a tee/ tee shirt dress on your serger! Welcome to part three of our Simple Serging Series! Click the class title for details.
Bring your 3 or 4 thread serger for group intensive where we make a tee/ tee shirt dress on your serger! Welcome to part three of our Simple Serging Series! Click the class title for details.
IQ Designer Class: December
- Dec 18, 2024 10:00 am
- Dec 18, 2024 10:00 am
IQ Designer Class: December - Dec 18, 2024 10:00 am
Expand your knowledge of Baby Lock's IQ Designer with our resident pro, Tammy! This month we will be working on... TBA Click the class title for details and to sign up.
Expand your knowledge of Baby Lock's IQ Designer with our resident pro, Tammy! This month we will be working on... TBA Click the class title for details and to sign up.
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop
- Dec 20, 2024 09:00 am
- Dec 20, 2024 09:00 am
Pick-A-Pattern Workshop - Dec 20, 2024 09:00 am
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00
Choose from our patterns (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, etc) and let's get stitching! Students of all levels are welcome in this workshop. Click class title for details.
Cost: $ 40.00