Bernina Education
Basic Bernina Clubs are offered free of charge to all machine owners regardless of make or place of purchase. Pre-registration each month is required.
Bernina Club
First Mondays: 1:00 - 3:30 or 6:00 - 8:30
May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug 2
Old Fashioned Bernina Club is back with new fangled projects! Bring your Bernina and join the fun with Sandra Swick Bernina Educator. Different projects each month will sharpen your machine and sewing skills. Patterns required.
BSR Blast - $10/Class
Thursday, May 6, 10:00 - 12:00 Or Thursday, July 1, 10:00 - 12:00
Increase your competency with the fabulous Bernina Stitch Regulator! Sandra Swick will help you perfect your moves and stitches. Each class will end with a fun little project showing off your newly honed skills.
Embroidery Club - $6
Third Mondays: 1:30 - 3:30 or 6:00 - 8:30
May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug 16
Get the most out of your Bernina or Bernina compatible embroidery system. Join Sandra Swick to make a new project each month using a variety of techniques and stabilizers. Machines that use Artista cards, Deco cards and USB sticks welcome. Kit Included.
Hi Tech Workshop - $10
Saturday, June 5: 2:00 - 4:00
Learn the basics of importing embroidery design to your computer, software and USB stick for your embroidery machines. This is the basics to get you on your way to embroidering! Laptop and USB Stick Required.
Machine Mastery Classes (back to top)
Included with all Bernina Sewing Machines purchased at Bear Paw Quilting,
Mastery classes will familiarize you with your machine as well as introduce you to more functions, feet and accessories. Prior to class, please pick up your workbook
CD from Bear Paw and print it for class. Dates are subject to change please check before class.
Embroidery Mastery
Tuesday, June 22: 10:00 - 1:00
You’ve completed machine mastery and now you are ready to move on to your embroidery module. Embroidery Mastery will get you started. Bring your machine, module (laptop for 430/440’s) and your manual. We will cover the basics on hooping, stabilizers and more.
Mastery I
Friday, May 7: 1:00 - 4:00
Wednesday, May 26: 2:00 - 5:00
Thursday, June 10: 6:00 - 9:00
Monday, June 28: 10:00 - 1:00
Thursday, July 15: 2:00 - 5:00
Tuesday, July 27: 6:00 - 9:00
Friday, Aug 6: 1:00 - 4:00
Mastery II - Machine Mastery I class required
Wednesday, May 12: 9:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, June 30: 10:00 - 1:00
Tuesday, July 27: 6:00 - 9:00
Thursday, Aug 12: 2:00 - 5:00
My Label - $15
Sunday, May 23: 1:00 - 4:00
Explore the ins and outs of you’re My Label Fashion Software with Sherry Sterling.
My Label Tunic - $15
Thursday, June3: 5:00 - 8:00
This class is a follow up to the My Label Class. Sherry Sterling will guide you through making a test tunic so that the fit can be refined to the perfect fit!
Saturday Software Sampler - $ 20 registration fee & 1st class, $10 for each additional class
Saturdays, May 22: 10:45 - 2:00; June 12, August 21: 11:00 - 2:00
Live from Chicago, join Bernina as well as our local experts and become proficient in your Bernina Designer Plus Software. A new technique and project is presented live from Chicago and then a project development class follows. Your monthly fee is waived if you complete your monthly project!
Serger Basics - $35
Friday, June 4: 1:00 - 3:30
Did Santa bring you a serger that you would love to use but are intimidated by? Join our fearless Sandra Swick and learn about your serger. All brands of sergers are welcome, but must be in good running condition. Learn all the stitches and basic care.
Serger Club
Third Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:30
May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 17
Learn to use your serger! Bring your Bernina serger (other brands welcome, too!) for this free class. Learn basic care and use of your serger and its stitches. Sandra Swick will teach different applications each month. Class size is limited, so sign up early. Kits Available. Book Required
Serger Mastery
Saturday, May 22: 2:30 - 5:00
Tuesday, July 13: 2:00 - 4:30
Learn all the basics on your new serger – rolled hem, 4 thread overlock, flatlock and cover & chain (on appropriate machines). You'll be ready for Serger Club after this class!
Software Digitizing with
Designer Plus V5 & V6 - $25
Monday, June 21: 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday, Aug 19: 6:00 - 8:00
This hands on class will get you started with the basics for automatic and manual digitizing. Class fee will be waived if your software was purchased from Bear Paw. Sherry Sterling is your teacher.