{"product_id":"greenpoint-workshop-sew-a-buckthorn-backpack","title":"Sew a Buckthorn Backpack","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease note: All class registrations are final; please view our \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-policy\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1667667732277000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0nGEwB0l43kuG8ZQbQTrjf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/pages\/covid-19-policy-for-in-person-workshops\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1667667732277000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2hGiaGEfCq9llr37oy4Clg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/pages\/covid-19-policy-for-in-person-workshops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCovid-19 Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for more information. By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to abide by these policies. Thank you for supporting our small business! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to sew a stylish Buckthorn Backpack!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll love this zippered top \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebackpack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for everyday use.  It features a front pocket for easy access to smaller items, a divided interior pocket to keep everything inside organized, and a flat base. The backpack has adjustable straps and fits tablets, small laptops, and\/or notebooks! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop will be a \u003cstrong\u003ehybrid virtual\/ in-person\u003c\/strong\u003e format. You will cut out your fabric at home before class - but don't worry! All the pattern pieces are rectangles. You have the option to cut with us live on zoom, or watch the recorded session at your convenience. All of the sewing will take place at our shop-- \u003cstrong\u003eno worries if you don't have a machine at home or if you can't make it to the live virtual session!\u003c\/strong\u003e  Here's how the schedule will look:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday 4\/7 at 7pm-8pm -\u003c\/strong\u003e This will be a virtual info session taking place on Zoom. Your instructor will discuss pattern details and demonstrate how to cut your fabric. Your homework will be to complete all of the fabric cutting\/ prep before we meet in person. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Zoom will be recorded, so you'll be able to access the video if you can't attend live or if you need to reference it while you're cutting fabric!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 4\/19 at 11am-6pm\u003c\/strong\u003e - This part will take place at our workshop space, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Annex\u003c\/strong\u003e! During this time we will cover all of the bag construction. \u003cstrong\u003eAll fabric must be cut and ready to sew upon arrival. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn this hybrid virtual\/ in-person workshop, you'll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow a commercial bag pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with heavyweight fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall a zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate interior and exterior pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall bag hardware including triangle rings, strap sliders, and swivel hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a lined backpack from start to finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Please note: we will not be covering how to use fleece or foam with lighter fabrics for this workshop. We will be making the waxed canvas version of this bag only** \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric and other supplies will be available for purchase in our retail shop \u0026amp; on our website at a 10% discount to students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTuesday 4\/7 at 7-8pm\u003c\/span\u003e Zoom session \u0026amp; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSunday 4\/19 at 11am-6pm\u003c\/span\u003e in-person workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have two locations in Greenpoint, Brooklyn: The BCC Shop at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RHNypNiqrtEs3kdG8\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1759953594544000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw03R9-QDGy5aDxqdd9imBss\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The BCC Shop on Google Maps\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RHNypNiqrtEs3kdG8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e165 Greenpoint Ave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and The BCC Annex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/HsCvwc5rYRiy8ry36\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1759953594544000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3FlbAYllXBRvHeRqngAZx2\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The BCC Annex on Google Maps\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/HsCvwc5rYRiy8ry36\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e37 Greenpoint Ave #105\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  Your workshop location will be indicated when selecting your workshop date above. Your booking confirmation email and any subsequent reminder emails will also include the address, with a link to the location on Google Maps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $165.00 \u003cem\u003eincludes 7+ hours of instruction, and use of our BERNINA sewing machines. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes NOT include pattern, fabric or notions-- All required materials will be available for purchase at a 10% discount. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll class registrations are final; please view our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-policy\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/cancellation-policy\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1480702994982000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGyc4hICjtSktBfYI3mS-P0zo-APg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epolicy\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"A dark haired white woman wearing a short sleeved top sitting at a table with a sewing machine, smiling\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/8253\/files\/Pic_for_bio_copy_480x480.jpg?v=1713553041\" width=\"236\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiana Rodgers is a fiber artist and educator who grew up on Long Island and is now based in Bronx, NY.  Since receiving a BFA from The Fashion Institute of Technology, Diana has pursued three creative career paths: fashion designer, manufacturer, and sewing educator. Sewing is the common thread among all three.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of her days are spent teaching people of all ages how to sew, but Diana finds time to work on soft sculptures, embroideries, and quilts.  Career highlights include teaching over 1000 people how to use a sewing machine, and selling her products to MoMA Design Store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind her work on Instagram @wonderthreads and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/dianarodgers.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1713381482212000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3wBahgp8FdaCwM6AvDu_w1\" href=\"http:\/\/dianarodgers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edianarodgers.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Thanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/8253\/files\/BerninaMtCLogo-600_medium.png?v=1481223669\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.weallsew.com\/\"\u003eBERNINA\u003c\/a\u003e for furnishing Brooklyn Craft Company’s sewing machines. Visit BERNINA online at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.weallsew.com\/\"\u003eWeAllSew.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Craft Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40598434775234,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/8253\/products\/buckthorntest-1_1000x_f3f73c80-d7e9-4b82-94ba-ad2170f44f3d.jpg?v=1628357344","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklyncraftcompany.shop\/products\/greenpoint-workshop-sew-a-buckthorn-backpack","provider":"Brooklyn Craft Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}