The Cultured Expressions Sewing & Quilting Studio celebrates its first year in downtown Rahway with updated workshop offerings and upcoming events. Located at 1417 Main Street, the Studio offers African fabrics by the yard or by the piece, along with kits and precuts geared to quilters & crafter, and imported embellishments, curated by owner and instructor, Lisa Shepard Stewart.
Hands-on workshops are a special feature of the Studio, and registration for classes from November thru January is now open. Along with popular projects like the Color Block Batik Handbag, Improv Quilt Piecing, Africanized Denim and Sewing Machine 101, new class offerings include Waistbeads, Creative Collage and (revised) Pillow Perfection.
In addition to the scheduled workshops, customized classes can be arranged for groups of three or more, and the Studio is available for private sewing and jewelry making parties, too. “Gathering with friends to create something special with African textiles or beads is a fun alternative to paint-n-sip party themes, and we have projects and party options to fit every skill level and budget,” says Lisa.
Be sure to stop by the Studio during its “Holiday Boutique” days on November 23 & 24 (also known as Black Friday and Small Business Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Custom-sewn wall hangings and handbags, beaded bracelets, quick holiday project ideas, sewing machines and affordable make-it-take-it projects will be featured, and light refreshments will be served. “We love working with The Rahway Arts and Business Partnership and the Rahway Chamber of Commerce on Downtown events like #smallbusinesssaturday — both are great resources for any Rahway business,” she added.
The following Saturday, December 1, officially marks the Studio’s first anniversary, and everyone is welcome to join in the festivities from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. including giveaways, gifts-with-purchase and “sip-n-shop” mimosas!
Regular Studio hours are Wed 4-8 p.m.; Thurs 12-6 p.m.; Fri 12-6 p.m. and Sat 10-6 p.m. For information on workshops and events, see Lisa or Edie in the Studio at 1417 Main Street, visit CulturedExpressions.com/studio or call 866-MUDCLOTH.
