Bernina Club 2010
Bernina Club is a monthly  sewing club for anyone who owns a Bernina. 
This is a demonstration only event where you will be shown interesting craft and sewing techniques.  Includes 4 Bernina Inspirational magazines as well as notes on everything you are shown.  Throughout the year guest tutors will demonstrate their specialised methods.  This is a great way to be with likeminded sewing enthusiasts and learn to use the full potential of your machines.  
Fee is $75.00 for the year which includes a 10% discount loyalty card. 

    Upcoming dates:

Bernette Club

A free sewing Club for anyone who owns a Bernette machine.
Held the first Friday of the month, from 9.30 - 12.00
Friday 11 June,  Friday 2 July,   Friday 6 August, Friday 3 Sept

 Classes for 2010

Patchwork Strip Club
Free lesson.  Come and learn how to sew wonderful quilt blocks using 2 ½ inch strips of fabric.  Every month you will learn a new block and quilting tips and tricks. Held on a Thursday 9.30 - 10.30 am
Thurs June 10,
Thurs July 22,
Thurs Aug 12
Thurs Sept 9

Basic sewing
This is for any level of sewing ability.  
Monday nights 5:30 – 7:30pm.  The fee of $125.00 includes a free pattern.
Class 1 - Mon 21 June, 28 Jun, 5 July, 12 July
Class 2 - Mon 19 July,16 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug
Class 3 - 23 August, 30 Aug, 6 Sept, 13 Sept

Student sewing
A  class for  students aged 12 and over with any skill level of sewing from beginner to advanced.  
Held on Tuesdays after school from 4:30 – 6:30pm and will be taken by Robyn. 
This class is held in 4  week blocks and the fee of $100.00  includes a free pattern.
Course 1 - 15 June, 29 June, 6 July, 13 July
Course 2 - 27 July, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug
Course 3 - 7 Sept, 14 Sept, 28 Sept, 5 Oct

Felting class
This year we are lucky enough to have Raewyn Penrose coming to our store once a month and teaching her amazing felting. The fee is $110.00 per class for a full day from 9:30am – 5:00pm.  
Sat 12 June
Sat 31 July - Silk painting
Sat 28 August
More information about each class available in store

Overlocker classes
If you have brought a Bernina overlocker this is a free class to learn how to use it.  The class will cover threading, tension and the stitches available on your machine.  Be sure to get your name down as spaces fill fast.
Thurs 10 June,  1.00pm - 3.00pm
Thurs 1 July, 9.30 - 11.30
 
Basic Patchwork
During this class you will learn cutting, piecing, appliqué, quilting and binding.  This is a basic course but we can always cater for more advanced ladies. 
This is a 4 week course on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:30pm and is $80.00 for tuition.
Course 1 - 15 June, 6 July, 13 July, 27 July
Course 2 - 3 August, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug
Course 3 - 7 Sept, 14 Sept, 28 Sept, 5 Oct
If there are any techniques you would particularly like to learn, please let us know.  

Bernina Sewing Centre
528 Cameron Road
Tauranga
07-928-5815     Free Phone: 0508-476-464