Classes, Free Classes, and Clubs

Classes

Jackman’s Fabrics proudly offers a huge variety of classes perfect for the beginner and all skill levels. We offer expert instruction, spacious classrooms & workspace, friendly helpful & supportive staff, and discounts for purchases, all at a very reasonable price. We have brand new Baby Lock sewing machines for student use free of charge, making it more convenient than ever to join in the fun. Come see how enjoyable this creative and satisfying experience can be. Great new classes. Sign up today. Click on a schedule below to view the current classes offered!   

 

Adult Class Schedule November, December 2024

Creve Coeur, MO. PDF

Fairview Heights, IL. PDF 

 

Clubs

Listed below are Jackman’s Fabrics variety of clubs as well as the schedule for each. 

 

Quilters Club - Free 
Be inspired each month with discussions, delightful trunk shows, new product demonstrations and Q & A sessions, show and tell. Open to all - beginners and advanced sewers and quilters. Hosted by Lisa G.  A new program every month.

Creve Coeur, Missouri store  
1st Wednesday of every month 10:30 am

Fairview Heights, Illinois store  
2nd Wednesday of every month 1:00 p.m.

 

Sewing & Embroidery Club - Free
Sewing & Embroidery Club is open to all owners of machines (no matter what make or models), and to anyone who may have an interest in Sewing & Machine Embroidery. New products, designs and techniques will be featured each month. Sewing & Embroidery Club is a great time to learn techniques and to share ideas with other Sewing & Embroidery enthusiasts. Our sessions are a “demonstration seminar” setting so there is no need to bring your machine. You don’t need to be an embroidery machine owner to attend. However, if you have any projects or ideas you would like to share, please bring them.

Creve Coeur, Missouri store
2nd Wednesday of every month 10:30 am


Fairview Heights, Illinois store    
1st Thursday of every month 10:30 am – Morning Session
1st Thursday of every month 2:30 pm – Afternoon Session

 

FREE EPP CLUB (English Paper Piecing Club)
This technique has been around a long time and now there is a resurgence of interest in this quilting form. Come join Gayle May as she leads a discussion about EPP and (of course) show & tell. A place for those with EPP experience (or interest in learning) to meet, give support and expand their knowledge of this unique piecing form. There are English Paper Piecing classes on the up-coming Jackman’s Fabrics class schedule.

 

Possible discussion topics:

  • Die cut or cut your own paper pieces
  • Hexagons, Honeycombs, Diamonds, Triangles, Dresdens
  • Thread baste and glue
  • Small projects or quilts
  • Favorite needles, thimbles, books
  • Or wherever the discussion takes us

Fairview Heights, Illinois store  
3nd Wednesday of every month 10:30 a.m.

Creve Coeur, Missouri store  
3rd Thursday of every month 10:30 a.m.

Scrap Challenge Club

Try something new! In each 4-month session we'll explore a unique theme chosen by members, chat about designs, demonstrate new techniques and introduce our favorite products to make quilting fun!

Fairview Heights, Illinois store only 
4th Wednesday of every month 1:00 p.m.

OH Scrap! Club

Whether you've made two or two thousand quilts, you probably have fabric scraps in all sizes, shapes and colors. And you just can't throw those little bits of fabric away! Join us to talk scraps-everything from preparation, organization and storage to color selection and creating great projects from scraps!

Creve Coeur, Missouri store only 
3rd Wednesday of every month 10:30 a.m.

Cotton & Woolies Applique Club
Join Heather as you make a sweet 18" quilt cotton pieced and accented by wool applique. You can join at any time and choose your own project if you want. Learn tips & tricks for working with wool.
Fairview Heights IL, store only 
3rd Wednesday of every month thru Oct. 1:00 p.m.  
Accuquilt Club
Accuquilt is a fabric die cutting system designed to make quilting faster & easier. Whether you are an owner or want to see what it is all about, you are welcome to joine Jeannine Mayo as she shows you fun tips & techniques.
Fairview Heights IL, store only 
4th Thursday of every month  1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m.