Cordlocks to cinch up you elastic bands on your masks.

This kit will include all the basic tools you will need in class - outside of the rulers. The rulers will be introduced the first class, and you will have a chance to purchase them then. 

Each kit includes:

• (1) Measuring tape
• (1) Seam ripper
• (2) Tailor chalks (one white, one color)
• (1) Mechanical Pencil  with lead ( 0.7mm lead)
• (1) Eraser (staedler)
• (1) coloured pen
• Magic Tape
• Dressmaker pins

Beardo Masks are specially designed to prevent the indent in your gentlemen's beard that so many have been experiencing over these last few months. The pleats in the mask help the mask expand under the chin, and over the beard without leaving a mark. They are made from a tightly woven denim twill fabric fused to a soft shell breathable back, and are lined with soft organic cotton (floral print), or a silky consciously milled bamboo cotton jersey. These masks are:

• Breathable
• Moisture controlling
• Water and Wind resistant

They have:

• Elastics that fit around the crown of the head, and nape of the neck.  They can be shortened to fit around the ears
• A removable nose wire pocket

Do you have that favourite vintage or fast fashion garment that you wish you could have forever, and make in a million colours? Want to recreate it? Come join us in the spacious riyoko studio to learn how to make a pattern, sew a toile, and get the skills to remake the piece you want to wear time after time.

This class is five 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:

March 22, 29 & April 5, 12, 19 - 6 pm to 9 pm

or

March 16, 23, 30 & April 6, 13 - 10 am to 1 pm

*Beginner sewing experience necessary.

*We believe in supporting small, and local. We also believe in self sustainability through clothing. We hope that this class will provide an avenue away from fast fashion, and a new and inspiring direction towards self reliance and deeper knowledge into the process of making a garment. In that spirit, we will not accept  local or small designer brands garments as samples to remake. We hope you understand!

*Due to Covid, students are encouraged to bring their own supplies (pencil, eraser, pins, measuring tape, fabric scissors, paper scissors) except rulers (which are available for class use, or purchase in the Riyoko Work/Shop during the class) and paper which is supplied by Riyoko Work/Shop.

*We are dedicated to providing a safe, spacious and clean environment for the students to work in. We sanitize high touch surfaces before and after each class. Students will be situated 2m/ 6 ft apart in their work spaces to keep everyone comfortable and safe. Proof of vaccination will be required to take this class (a class email will go out prior to the start date to let registered students know how we will collect info), and masks will be required in class. Thank you for your understanding in advance. To our collective well being in the days ahead. 

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Kassia Tuffs

Kassia has been sharing her expertise, and love of sewing as an instructor for the past two years. She is a graduate from the Fashion Institute at Olds College.

Come learn how to make your memade pieces even more beautiful! This class is great for beginner to advanced students. We will learn the same foundational principals of patternmaking as Pattern Making 101 through skirt making - and along the way learn the specifics of how to make your skirts fit and flow more beautifully. Take your skirt game to the next level!

This course is four 3-hour sessions. The next session is:

We'd March 2, 9, 16 & 23 - 6 pm to 9 pm

Wed April 20, 27 & May 4, 11 - 6 pm to  9 pm

$198 + gst (12 hours)

*Beginner sewing / patternmaking skills, Pattern Making 101 or equivalent experience are the recommended prerequisite for this course.

Class fees include all supplies except rulers and fabric scissors. Rulers are available for purchase in the Assemble Work/Shop, and during the class.

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Aileen Beninger

Aileen is one of the co-founders of Assemble Work/Shop. She is a professional Fashion Designer with a background in Knitwear and Home Decor. Her approach to both fashion, as well as home decor is focused on locally crafted, high quality product. Aileen founded Homeage in the early 2000s, a home decor company focusing primarily on carefully curated custom and handmade interior textile pieces for client’s homes and businesses. Prior to Homeage, Aileen graduated from Ryerson University and shortly afterwards, founded and designed for NONONO, a Toronto children’s wear company producing locally made children’s  clothing and printed textiles. Aileen nurtured NONONO for 15 successful years. 

Aileen can't wait to share her passion, knowledge, and experience in textile and design with you!

Like making your own clothes but have a hard time finding patterns with that perfect fit? Come learn the foundational concepts of pattern making through flat pattern drafting & 3D form alteration, and tailoring. Learn how to take proper measurements, adjust patterns, cut, and sew a muslin to create a custom pattern. 

This course is five 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:

Tuesday January 24, 31 & February 7, 14, 21 - 9 am to 12 noon

Thursday January 19, 26 & February 2, 9, 16 - 6 pm to 9 pm

Tuesday March 7, 14, 21, 28 & April 4 - 9 am to 12 noon

Thursday March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 - 6 pm to 9 pm

*Equivalent experience or Pattern Making 101 is the recommended prerequisite for all other pattern making courses offered by Riyoko.

*Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies (pencil, eraser, pins, measuring tape, fabric scissors, paper scissors) except rulers (which are available for purchase in the Riyoko Work/Shop, and during the class) and paper and fabric, which is supplied by Riyoko Work/Shop.

*We are dedicated to providing a safe, spacious and clean environment for the students to work in. We sanitize high touch surfaces before each session. Students will be situated 2m/ 6 ft apart in their work spaces to keep everyone comfortable and safe.  Students  are encouraged to wear masks in class but it is not mandatory. Thank you for your understanding in advance. We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Kristi Woo