BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arts Center - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Arts Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theartscenter.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Arts Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T084301 CREATED:20260519T171842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T195418Z UID:10001091-1787580000-1787583600@theartscenter.net SUMMARY:Fifth Generation Sewing: Sewing Machine Use class DESCRIPTION:Sewing Machine Use class\nLearn how to use your sewing machine correctly for a frustration-free experience!\nThis class is designed for the absolute beginner\, although anyone who has trouble using their machine will benefit.\nIf using your machine is stressing you out – if the needle or thread breaks\, if the thread gets tangled/knotted/looped\, if stitches do not form correctly – this class is for you!\nIf a child is old enough to want to learn how to use a sewing machine\, they’re old enough to learn! I do recommend a 1:1 session for kiddos under age 12\, so I can follow their interests and attention span more closely.\nBring: your sewing machine and its cord/pedal\, its manual if you have it\, any bits and pieces that came with the machine\, thread if you have it\, and a small pair of thread scissors if you have them. \nAbout the instructor \nFifth Generation Sewing classes are taught by Dr. Michelle Marie (she/her)\, a fourth-generation sewist who invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew. \nShe’s been sewing for over 35 years (depending on when you start counting)\, holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment\, and takes seriously the project of handing down four generations of sewing expertise to you. \nMichelle’s approach to teaching sewing starts with the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make. \nFor more information\, and to register\, visit bit.ly/fifthgen. URL:https://theartscenter.net/event/fifth-generation-sewing-sewing-machine-use-class/2026-08-24/ LOCATION:Corvallis Sewing Collective Studio\, 221 NW 2nd Street\, Corvallis\, OR\, 97330\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theartscenter.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fifthgenphoto-4-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fifth Generation Sewing":MAILTO:fifthgensewing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T084301 CREATED:20260519T171842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T195418Z UID:10001092-1788184800-1788188400@theartscenter.net SUMMARY:Fifth Generation Sewing: Sewing Machine Use class DESCRIPTION:Sewing Machine Use class\nLearn how to use your sewing machine correctly for a frustration-free experience!\nThis class is designed for the absolute beginner\, although anyone who has trouble using their machine will benefit.\nIf using your machine is stressing you out – if the needle or thread breaks\, if the thread gets tangled/knotted/looped\, if stitches do not form correctly – this class is for you!\nIf a child is old enough to want to learn how to use a sewing machine\, they’re old enough to learn! I do recommend a 1:1 session for kiddos under age 12\, so I can follow their interests and attention span more closely.\nBring: your sewing machine and its cord/pedal\, its manual if you have it\, any bits and pieces that came with the machine\, thread if you have it\, and a small pair of thread scissors if you have them. \nAbout the instructor \nFifth Generation Sewing classes are taught by Dr. Michelle Marie (she/her)\, a fourth-generation sewist who invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew. \nShe’s been sewing for over 35 years (depending on when you start counting)\, holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment\, and takes seriously the project of handing down four generations of sewing expertise to you. \nMichelle’s approach to teaching sewing starts with the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make. \nFor more information\, and to register\, visit bit.ly/fifthgen. URL:https://theartscenter.net/event/fifth-generation-sewing-sewing-machine-use-class/2026-08-31/ LOCATION:Corvallis Sewing Collective Studio\, 221 NW 2nd Street\, Corvallis\, OR\, 97330\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theartscenter.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fifthgenphoto-4-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fifth Generation Sewing":MAILTO:fifthgensewing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T084301 CREATED:20260519T171842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T195418Z UID:10001093-1788789600-1788793200@theartscenter.net SUMMARY:Fifth Generation Sewing: Sewing Machine Use class DESCRIPTION:Sewing Machine Use class\nLearn how to use your sewing machine correctly for a frustration-free experience!\nThis class is designed for the absolute beginner\, although anyone who has trouble using their machine will benefit.\nIf using your machine is stressing you out – if the needle or thread breaks\, if the thread gets tangled/knotted/looped\, if stitches do not form correctly – this class is for you!\nIf a child is old enough to want to learn how to use a sewing machine\, they’re old enough to learn! I do recommend a 1:1 session for kiddos under age 12\, so I can follow their interests and attention span more closely.\nBring: your sewing machine and its cord/pedal\, its manual if you have it\, any bits and pieces that came with the machine\, thread if you have it\, and a small pair of thread scissors if you have them. \nAbout the instructor \nFifth Generation Sewing classes are taught by Dr. Michelle Marie (she/her)\, a fourth-generation sewist who invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew. \nShe’s been sewing for over 35 years (depending on when you start counting)\, holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment\, and takes seriously the project of handing down four generations of sewing expertise to you. \nMichelle’s approach to teaching sewing starts with the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make. \nFor more information\, and to register\, visit bit.ly/fifthgen. URL:https://theartscenter.net/event/fifth-generation-sewing-sewing-machine-use-class/2026-09-07/ LOCATION:Corvallis Sewing Collective Studio\, 221 NW 2nd Street\, Corvallis\, OR\, 97330\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theartscenter.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fifthgenphoto-4-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fifth Generation Sewing":MAILTO:fifthgensewing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T084301 CREATED:20260519T171842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T195418Z UID:10001094-1789394400-1789398000@theartscenter.net SUMMARY:Fifth Generation Sewing: Sewing Machine Use class DESCRIPTION:Sewing Machine Use class\nLearn how to use your sewing machine correctly for a frustration-free experience!\nThis class is designed for the absolute beginner\, although anyone who has trouble using their machine will benefit.\nIf using your machine is stressing you out – if the needle or thread breaks\, if the thread gets tangled/knotted/looped\, if stitches do not form correctly – this class is for you!\nIf a child is old enough to want to learn how to use a sewing machine\, they’re old enough to learn! I do recommend a 1:1 session for kiddos under age 12\, so I can follow their interests and attention span more closely.\nBring: your sewing machine and its cord/pedal\, its manual if you have it\, any bits and pieces that came with the machine\, thread if you have it\, and a small pair of thread scissors if you have them. \nAbout the instructor \nFifth Generation Sewing classes are taught by Dr. Michelle Marie (she/her)\, a fourth-generation sewist who invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew. \nShe’s been sewing for over 35 years (depending on when you start counting)\, holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment\, and takes seriously the project of handing down four generations of sewing expertise to you. \nMichelle’s approach to teaching sewing starts with the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make. \nFor more information\, and to register\, visit bit.ly/fifthgen. URL:https://theartscenter.net/event/fifth-generation-sewing-sewing-machine-use-class/2026-09-14/ LOCATION:Corvallis Sewing Collective Studio\, 221 NW 2nd Street\, Corvallis\, OR\, 97330\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theartscenter.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fifthgenphoto-4-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fifth Generation Sewing":MAILTO:fifthgensewing@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR