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***NEW CLASSROOM INFORMATION**
All classes are now held in our new classroom located across the parking lot from the main store.  The space currently has "More Ink" Sign above the door and is next to the Animal Hospital.  Classroom will be open 15 minutes prior to start time of class.  We offer a 20% discount on notion, accessory & class supplies on class day! 

Registration for any class can be done directly online, simply click thru the class description to register. 
OR Call 541-383-1999 to register for classes.  Many of our classes are FREE to customers that have purchased their machines from Cynthia's.  A $5-$10 deposit will be required to hold your place in some classes, this deposit will be refunded to you at class time.  All other classes require payment in full to hold your place in class.  Refunds for class fees will be honored up to 3 days prior to class.  * Refund policy may vary based on individual teacher, or major event.

Classes


Join Deb Ewing for the informative introduction to yo Ruler Work with your domestic machine. She will cover the topics below and more: Setting up your machine for Ruler Foot Quilting Why, when, and how to adjust the Ruler Foot Discussing the differences between various Rulers and Templates and their uses Using the Speed Control and foot pedal to ?regulate? your speed for more even stitches How to sit and hold the fabric and ruler at the same time as you quilt Practicing stitching straight lines and curves with the Arc Ruler

Cost: $ 10.00
Come join the fun with the 11/20 CRAFTERS in their inaugural cross stitch retreat. This retreat includes: projects, lunch & snacks, door prizes & fun for all.

Cost: $ 85.00
In this class we will teach you the basics of this powerful program for designing your own stitch patterns. We will cover the use of each of the tools provided along with exercises to create your own design. We will also cover the modification and alteration options for new or existing designs. You?ll learn how to combine multiple designs into one cohesive pattern.

Cost: $ 45.00
Join us for this fun and fast Tea Towel embroidery class. Tea Towel Project created by Beverly McCullough of Flamingo Toes. Class project kit includes, 2 towels, stabilizer, threads, embellishments & four creative embroidery designs. Class fee includes kit & all supplies.

Cost: $ 89.99
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Cost: $ 20.00
Learn the key tips and tricks to cutting fabric on our Brother Scan N Cut.

Cost: $ 20.00
Explore the various types of vinyls you can use on your Scan n Cut. Iron on, Stick on and using multiple colored designs will be covered. Class is free with machine purchased at Cynthia's. $5.00 kit fee.

Cost: $ 20.00
SEW MUCH FUN - OPEN SEW. BRING YOUR MACHINE AND ANY UNFINISHED PROJECTS YOU HAVE, OR A NEW PROJECT TO START. BASIC SEWING HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE NEW TO SEWING. COME FOR ALL OR ANY PART OF THE SESSION. GET A LITTLE HELP OR GIVE YOURSELF SOME FUN SEWING TIME. UFO? EMBROIDERY OR REGULAR SEWING.

Cost: $ 10.00
Our Solaris/Luminaire group will be back monthly! FEBRUARY 2023, WE WILL FOCUS ON THE NEW UPGRADE KIT #3 FEATURES. MAKE UP CLASS FROM FEBRUARY ON SATURDAY MARCH 11TH

Cost: $ FREE
Cynthia's is happy to announce that we are starting our Floriani Software Club again. Join our new instructor Kat Fehr for this fun and informative meeting. Each class will be split into a beginning & advanced topics. This will be hands on, bring your laptop with the most recent software version installed.

Cost: $ FREE
Hope everyone is enjoying a new beginning. This month I am asking Everyone to bring a favorite tip, tool or something they have learned this past year to share. Please watch these videos and come prepared to give your input on them. Huge HQ Allen Wrench - Tip: https://youtu.be/mae3i_4cFgI Turning Imperfect Quilt Tops Into Perfection:?https://youtu.be/jDDNSlBJGs0 Prostitcher topic: Scott will go back to some basic topics for a refresher or for those just getting started. see link for vidoes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us21OHPWccY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ1-cmHGB0Q&t=7s

Cost: $ FREE
Bring your handwork to this club. Anything that you can do with a needle and thread. Cross Stitch, Wool Projects, Hand Quilting and Binding and Embroidery.

Cost: $ FREE
At Kimberbell's two-day machine embroidery event you'll create one heartwarming 22 x 22" pillow. Learn techniques such as piecing and quilting in-the-hoop with background quilting designs, a flanged border, and a variety of beautiful blocks! Your Event Project Kit is packed with everything you need, including batting, fabric, and the pillow insert. Your "No Place Like Home" pillow is a lovely reminder that "Home is where you hang your heart!" ***Postponed till later date***

Cost: $ 129.95
This class is designed to explore the "Applications Mode" on your Janome Machine. Learn to use these preset functions to your advantage. Whether it's free motion quilting, applique or basting, the Application Mode will help you more quicky set up your machine to achieve great results. Application mode in these machines:MC9400/9450, MC15000/14000/12000, M7, M17, SKYLINE S7/S9.

Cost: $ 50.00
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR MACHINE. LEARN THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF THREADING, BOBBIN WINDING & BASIC MAINTENANCE. UTILITY FOOT USAGE FOR OVERCAST, BLIND HEM, BUTTONHOLE & ZIPPER WILL BE COVERED AS WELL. THIS IS A GREAT FOUNDATION CLASS FOR ANY MACHINE. CLASS SUPPLY LIST: MACHINE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER, POWER CORD, FOOT CONTROL, ALL STANDARD ACCESSORIES, INSTRUCTION BOOK & THREAD. CYNTHIA'S WILL PROVIDE FABRIC.

Cost: $ 50.00
Sewing machine rental form for Quilter's Affair, July 3th-7th 2023. Cynthia's of Bend will be providing machine rentals for classes at Quilter's Affair. Cost of rental is $45 per day. Rental signup deadline is April 30, 2023. PLEASE CALL 541-383-1999 AFTER APRIL 30TH for waiting list options. * Rental machines will be supplied at the school for those that rent machines each day*

Cost: $ 45.00
Cynthia's is now the monthly meeting location for the American Sewing Guild local chapter. There are two groups that meet. The COGS group encompasses all types of garment sewing and embellishments from coats, jackets, blouses, and pants to leisure wear and lingerie. We sponsor sew-alongs, focusing on a single project for three or four months during the year, interspersed with presentations on Zoom or in person by well-known sewists around the state demonstrating a variety of methods and techniques to help give our finished garments a professional look and fit. We are working on improving the sustainability of our craft by repurposing existing garments and fabrics with the intent of reducing land-fill waste. We do sewing for community service organizations throughout the year. The COGS group meets from 10 am until noon on the 2 nd Friday of each month except July and December. CONTACT INFO FOR ASG - SANDY COMBS, sandycombs423@gmail.com

Cynthia's is now the monthly meeting location for the American Sewing Guild local chapter. There are two groups that meet. The Eclectic Threads group is diverse, and our presentations vary, depending on the month, including those applicable to embroidery, garment accessories, quilting, sewing machine techniques and fabric crafting. We focus on techniques that can be applied to any sewn item, and occasionally, we'll do a project-based presentation. We also do sewing for community service organizations. The EEKS group meets from 10 am until noon on the 3rd Wednesday of each month except July and December. CONTACT INFO FOR ASG ECLECTIC THREADS GROUP - KAY MURAOKA asgkaysews@gmail.com

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SCAN N CUT - VINYL

Explore the various types of vinyls you can use on your Scan n Cut. Iron on, Stick on and using multiple colored designs will be covered. Class is free with machine purchased at Cynthia's. $5.00 kit fee.

RILEY BLAKE TEA TOWEL EMBROIDERY CLASS

Join us for this fun and fast Tea Towel embroidery class. Tea Towel Project created by Beverly McCullough of Flamingo Toes. Class project kit includes, 2 towels, stabilizer, threads, embellishments & four creative embroidery designs. Class fee includes kit & all supplies.

MACHINE WORKSHOP #1

INTRODUCTION TO YOUR MACHINE. LEARN THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF THREADING, BOBBIN WINDING & BASIC MAINTENANCE. UTILITY FOOT USAGE FOR OVERCAST, BLIND HEM, BUTTONHOLE & ZIPPER WILL BE COVERED AS WELL. THIS IS A GREAT FOUNDATION CLASS FOR ANY MACHINE. CLASS SUPPLY LIST: MACHINE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER, POWER CORD, FOOT CONTROL, ALL STANDARD ACCESSORIES, INSTRUCTION BOOK & THREAD. CYNTHIA'S WILL PROVIDE FABRIC.

Apr 13
Van ACCESSIBLE - STITCH CLUB
Apr 14
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD MEETING - CENTRAL OREGON GARMENT SEWISTS
Apr 14
BEGINNING RULER WORK