Fleisher Art Memorial | Machine Sewing

Machine Sewing

Adult Class | Registration opens Monday, July 6, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Level: All levels welcome. Recommended for beginners.

Date: 9/10/2026-11/12/2026

Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM EDT on Th

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Tuition $325.00

Member Tuition $295.00

Studio Fee: $40.00

Machine Sewing

Adult Class | Registration opens Monday, July 6, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Program Description

Introduction to Machine Sewing is a lecture and studio-based course designed to teach students the basics of sewing/ machine operation. Whether you're a beginner or need a refresher, students in this course will be able to confidently thread and troubleshoot machines, expand knowledge with popular seam finishing, zippers, and hems, and identify fabrics for construction.

We will start by making a tote bag that each student can customize and then we will choose a project to complete based on the group's interests and skill level. This class will progressively build on different skills each week, and is suggested for those who can commit to attending all sessions.

What You Will Learn:
- Basics of sewing and machine operation.
- Basic skills related to construction and sewing.
- Knowledge of popular seam finishing, zippers, hems, and textile application.

Special Notes

This is an in-person class. Please review our Safety Policies and Community Guidelines.

To make our classes and workshops accessible to everyone, Fleisher offers tuition assistance every term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance applications can be completed once registration is open by clicking here

Required Supplies

- Notebook and writing utensils for notes
- Pencils, erasers
- Ruler (clear is ideal)
- Seam ripper or Stork scissors
- Thread
- Bobbins (to fit a Singer Heavy Duty Machine)
- Fabric scissors
- Tape measure (soft, vinyl type)
- Muslin/fabric
- Straight pins
- Binder with dividers (optional)
- Frixion erasable pens (optional)
- Laptop/iPad (optional)

Instructor

Martina Taylor

Martina Taylor is a textile artist and educator from Boston, now living in Philadelphia. She creates art quilts that explore connections between urban landscapes, place, and memory by combining screen print and image transfer processes with surface design techniques. Martina holds a BA in Studio Art from Oberlin College.

Prior to moving to Philly in 2024, Martina co-founded Arom Gallery, a pop-up art gallery with a three month residency in Budapest, Hungary. In Fall 2025, she completed a residency in the Apprentice Training Program at the Fabric Workshop and Museum, where she designed and produced two sets of large scale repeat pattern screen printed yardage. Martina teaches fiber arts classes at Fleisher and Philly Art Center.