Button Factory Arts Centre upcoming events

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7-9. May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23 (6 weeks).

$153 Members /$180 non-members + HST + $15 materials fee

Learn the basics of machine-sewing from loading a bobbin to trouble- shooting a jammed machine! Participants will make a customized tote bag and a bonus project (or two) if time allows. No experience is necessary.

*This is a skill-building course. Please ensure you are available for all dates. Weekly attendance is required to complete each segment of the course. Absence could result in unfinished projects and an inability to participate in the remainder of the course.

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

COURSE-Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon (17 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 (7 weeks).

$178.50 Members /$210 non-members +HST + $15 materials fee (pattern provided)

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Learn how to decipher a commercial sewing pattern. Sizing, cutting, pinning, and marking will be covered in this course. Participants will put their new skills to work to make an apron/work smock. MUST HAVE MACHINE SEWING EXPERIENCE.

Supply List: Fabric -

Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS. Pattern will be provided.

Please note: Instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

COURSE-PJ Pants with Katharine Bourgon (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Thursdays 1 - 3 pm. May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 (6 weeks).

$153 Members /$180 non-members + HST + $15 materials fee

Learn how to alter this pyjama pant pattern to fit your unique body measurements! Participants will alter pattern pieces then pin, mark, cut and sew their fabric to create pyjama-style pants. MUST HAVE MACHINE SEWING EXPERIENCE.

Requirements:

All equipment & patterns are supplied
Bring the following measurements in centimeters TO THE FIRST CLASS: Waist, Hips, Outseam (from waist to ankle), Crotch (from back waistband to front waistband)
Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS

This is a skill-building course. Please ensure you are available for all dates. Weekly attendance is required to complete each segment of the course. Absence could result in unfinished projects and an inability to participate in the remainder of the course.

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7-9. May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23 (6 weeks).

$153 Members /$180 non-members + HST + $15 materials fee

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

COURSE-Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 (7 weeks).

$178.50 Members /$210 non-members +HST + $15 materials fee (pattern provided)

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Supply List: Fabric -

Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS. Pattern will be provided.

Please note: Instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

COURSE-PJ Pants with Katharine Bourgon (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Thursdays 1 - 3 pm. May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 (6 weeks).

$153 Members /$180 non-members + HST + $15 materials fee

Requirements:

All equipment & patterns are supplied
Bring the following measurements in centimeters TO THE FIRST CLASS: Waist, Hips, Outseam (from waist to ankle), Crotch (from back waistband to front waistband)
Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.