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CLASSES - Learn with Lisa!

Programs for GUILDS and GROUPS

The Virtual Classroom  (Pre-Recorded)

Choose from a variety of inspiring activities for your quilt guild or organization!  Available       in-person at your location, or virtually, via Zoom.

 

LIVE WORKSHOPS

Choose a project, date and time and make something fabulous along with Lisa, step-by step, with insider tricks and techniques. Optional kits available, depending on the project.  Each project has a set minimum number of students.   Rates are per person and will vary according to the project.

TRUNK SHOWS / LECTURES

Lecture / presentation focusing on African textiles and how Lisa uses them to create quilts, accessories, home decor and crafts. You’ll gain lots of inspiration and creative tips, so be prepared to take notes if desired!  Combines live show-n-tell of fabrics and finished projects, slide show images of African artisans. 1 hour.  

These pre-recorded classes and class replays are ready whenever you are! Purchase a class once and you can log back in anytime to view the videos again, and learn at your own pace!  These are housed on a  platform called Podia.com.

NOTE:  Once you purchase an on-demand class, please log in at culturedexpressions.podia.com anytime you want to view it

Corded Cabins(TM) Quilt Block Virtual sewing workshop class

CORDED CABIN

QUILT BLOCK

Pillow Perfection virtual sewing workshop class
Ankara string quilt virtual sewing workshop class

PILLOW PERFECTION

ANKARA

STRING QUILT

Fat quarter pocket pouch virtual sewing workshop class

FAT QUARTER

POCKET POUCH

Ankara FAbric flowers virtual craft class

ANKARA FABRIC FLOWERS

IN-STUDIO Classes   --  Rahway, NJ

NOTE to Groups:

The On-Demand classes (at right) can generally also be taught as live sessions for guilds and groups. Minimum group size ranges from 8 to 10, depending on the class.

Now available on Creative Spark,

the online learning platform of C&T Publishing:

African fabrics webinar
   Trunk Shows
  • Quilting with African Fabrics
  • All About Ankara!
  • Global Textile Influences
  • African Accents for the Home

Private classes including Sewing Machine 101 and

other options are now available in-studio.

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Cultured Expressions Sewing Studio street view

SEWING MACHINE 101

Is sewing for you? Try it out as you create a simple project using African prints and our Janome Skyline S5 sewing machines (or bring your own).  INCLUDES project supplies and take-home packet. Private Sessions scheduled Wed. thru Fri. More details...

PRIVATE STUDIO TIME

Work on your own project with Lisa, using our Janome S5 sewing machines (or your own) and studio equipment. Bring your fabrics or purchase them in the studio.  The hourly fee starts at $60/hour, depending on your project. Contact us for details...

GROUP PARTIES

Tired of Paint'n'Sip? Gather your friends for a creative sewing or crafting party with cultural significance!  Choose from a variety of sewing and no-sew projects for all skill levels, including sewn pouches, ankara fabric flowers, African bead & brass jewelry, waistbeads, home dec projects and more
More details...

Creative Spark houses my webinar, African Prints for Contemporary Quilts, Crafts and More, presented by Lisa and Carole Lyles Shaw!  In this lecture, you'll learn the secrets of using African prints in contemporary creative ways in this enlightening lecture! These fabrics give a boost of excitement to any space. (Recorded live in Sept. 2022)  Details

LIVE Classes 
(In-Person and via Zoom

Join a live class and create along with Lisa and others in the class, whether virtual or in-person!

Lisa Shepard teaching a virtual class on zoom

More Class Options...

African fabric creative classes workshops virtual
Ankara FAbric flowers virtual craft class
African fabric denim upcycle jacket class
African fabric creative classes workshops virtual
African fabric creative classes workshops virtual

These are just a few of the available workshops for guilds and private groups, whether virtually or in-person...

For the Young Creatives...

 

Plan a  fun and culturally enriching craft activity, like AnkaraPaj, Beaded Jewelry,  Bogolan Pouch Necklace and other no-sew and low-sew options.  Available at our location or yours!

Crafty Kids beaded bracelet kit
Crafty Kids African fabric activity pack
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