Bernina Schoolhouse

Join us as we take the mystery out of your machine features and more!

* (Schoolhouse Session fees are waived for those who purchased their machine from Going Batty. Due to the popularity of these classes we often have to put students on a waiting list. Lately, a high number of students have enrolled, not called to cancel their enrollment, and then not attended these classes depriving those on the waiting list of the opportunity to come. Therefore a $10 fee will now be collected to hold your spot in class. A $10 credit will be given to each student who has paid this fee and attends class in the form of a going batty! Gift Card. Not following the going batty! class cancellation policy will forfeit your $10 fee.

Bernina Basics

Join us each class as we explore different functions and features of your sewing machine! A different topic each session.

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(download sewing machine guide pages)

Class #1-3

Learn the basics of your machine including threading, stitches, needle positions, presser feet use, maintenance, and more! Navigate through the buttons on your machine while exploring built in practical stitches and your presser feet. Elastic, buttonholes, and zippers are a breeze when you sew with a Bernina! See what all of the buzz is about as we sew with specialty feet.

Date: Sat., June 19
Time: 10-4pm
Instructor: Diane
Cost: *$75 per session
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Class #4-6

Specialty feet, needles and accessories are just a few of the tools we will explore as we pleat, gather, pipe, fringe, quilt and more. The sky is the limit! Let’s have fun playing with your fabulous decorative stitches. We’ll combine stitches, change their shape, and use specialty threads to create one of a kind custom stitches that are sure to become new favorites. A custom Set-Up program, Creative Consultant, built-in tutorials, sideways directional stitching. These are just a few of the things that make your sewing machine an… Artista! (last section of class is dedicated to Artista Owners only)

Date: Sat., July 24 or Sat., Sept. 11
Time:10-4pm
Instructor: Diane
Cost: *$75 per session
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Bernette Basics

Learn the basics of your machine (threading, stitches, needle positions, presser feet use, etc.) while creating a useful zippered bag.

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Date: Check Back For Future Dates
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Staff
Cost: *$25 plus supplies
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(download sewing machine guide pages)

Power Serge

Get comfortable using your serger in this hands-on, 3-hour class. Learn to thread your serger and change stitching settings. Designed to acquaint you with basic serging techniques, this project features four-thread overlock (seaming, patch work), 3-thread overlock (seaming, gathering), and a three-thread rolled edge (ruffle). At the end of class you’ll have a little zippered pouch for storing your serger accessories—extra feet, seam ripper, etc.

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Date: Thurs., Sept. 2
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Diane
Cost: *$45 plus supplies
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(download serger guide pages)

Embroider It! with your Aurora

Get comfortable using your embroidery machine in this hands-on, 3-hour class. Learn the “ins and outs” of the embroidery process on your machine as well as choosing the right needles, threads, stabilizers and much more. At the end of class, you’ll have a small embroidered pillow to display with pride as your first successful embroidery project!

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Date: Thurs., July 8
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Diane
Cost: *$45 plus supplies
(download supply list)
(download embroidery guide pages)
(download additional aurora embroidery guide pages)

Embroider It! with your Artista

Get comfortable using your embroidery machine in this hands-on, 3-hour class. Learn the “ins and outs” of the embroidery process on your machine as well as choosing the right needles, threads, stabilizers and much more. At the end of class, you’ll have a small embroidered pillow to display with pride as your first successful embroidery project!

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Date: Thurs., June 10 or Tues., August 17
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Diane
Cost: *$45 plus supplies
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(download embroidery guide pages)

Embroider It! Your Way with Designer Plus v6 Software

Gain ultimate control over your embroidery designs as you learn how to utilize your Designer Plus v6 embroidery software to resize, manipulate, digitize and even create your own embroidery and quilt designs!

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Date: Tues., August 24
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Diane
Cost: *$45 plus supplies
(download supply list)
(download software guide pages part 1)
(download software guide pages part 2)
(download software guide pages part 3)