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Smittens


Adult Enrichment / Creative Expressions -
Fall 25

Turn your favorite old wool sweater (or one rescued from the thrift store) into mittens that are sure to keep the wearer cozy and warm this winter. Smittens make great gifts for people of all ages! Basic sewing skills required. An additional supply fee of $5 is payable to the instructor for the pattern. 

Bring the following to class:

  • Sewing machine and thread
  • 1/3 yard, fleece fabric
  • 100% wool sweater, washed in hot water and dried on hot (to shrink)
  • Scissors or rotary cutter and mat
  • Sharp pencil or fabric marking pen
  • ruler
  • pins or fabric weights
  • seam ripper


For Classes at John Glenn

Park in the front parking lot and enter through door 3N – Activities Entrance-+


Sandra Bengtson

Sandra Bengtson, owner of Avant Garb Fashions, was fortunate to learn how to sew by her mother at age eight. Decades later, Sandra’s passion for sewing has paved the way to fulfilling a lifelong dream; teaching others. As her mother did for her, Sandra is committed to spread her love of sewing. Sandra believes that providing a warm, inclusive classroom environment with fun and laughter, maximizes the learning experience and may even foster new friendships.

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  Sandra Bengtson


John Glenn - John Glenn MS : 264 IT
Thursday, Oct 30
6:00 - 9:00 PM

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Min Age   15 yr.

$ 35.00
+$5 supply fee