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A Special Request for Support in my Walk for Breast Cancer

April 15th, 2009

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I’ve committed to participating in the Avon 2 Day Walk for Breast Cancer in May. It’s a big commitment, one that will require me to spend the next several months training and fundraising. But breast cancer is a big disease, one that still affects far too many people, and I’m determined to do everything I can to help put an end to it. The money I raise will be managed and disbursed by the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade to help provide access to care for those that most need it, fund educational programs, and accelerate research into new treatments and potential cures. I’ll be just one of thousands of people that will walk up to a marathon and a half over a weekend, raising awareness of the cause and educating even more people.

I can’t do it without your help. Though I’m required to raise at least $1,800 in donations.  I have decided to make a limited series of tote bags.  For a minimum donation of $75 to the Avon Breast Cancer fund, you can have one of these bags.  I designed them and am producing them myself.  They are very sturdy.  The Black fabric is Sunbrella, which is an acrylic canvas, mildew resistant, fade-proof and very durable.  The straps are black nylon webbing which can hold hundreds of pounds or small children.  I’ve used a really cool, sewing themed fabric for the pockets, of which there are six.  The interior of the bag is made of a colorful fabric and there is a reinforced panel in the bottom of the bag.  Each bag has a custom logo patch on the upper corner, with real buttons sewn on.  I have paid for all the materials, so that ALL OF YOUR DONATION goes to the Breast Cancer Fund.   The  only thing you need to do, is visit the following URL, to make your donation to my pledge.  Then, we can arrange for you to pick up your tote bag.  Any size donation is very welcome.  So, even if it is $5, it does help and I am grateful.

http://tinyurl.com/laurawirkkala

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My grandmother died at the age of 61.  It was a combination of lung cancer, breast cancer and finally brain cancer.  My daughter’s Great Aunt just lost her battle with cancer in January of 2009.  I picture Grandma Wirkkala above.  (I just received a picture of Joan that I will scan and post here.)  Luckily, I do have a good handful of friends who have survived this disease.  And, it is because of generous support from people like you, who have allowed them to live their lives fully.

March 27th, 2009

Gumdrop Pillows!

February 19th, 2009

Classes Summer 2009

February 13th, 2009

How Doing it Yourself can SAVE you Money!

January 28th, 2009

Current pics of the Bathroom

January 28th, 2009

Pictures of projects from my old website

January 28th, 2009

Snow day policy

January 28th, 2009

Various projects of mine over 2008

January 23rd, 2009

Latest Quilt Project of Mine

January 21st, 2009

Contact Laura's Sewing School

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Check the class or classes you are interested in:
Basic Sewing
Home Decor
Quilting
Pattern Fitting
Kid's Knitting
Adult Knitting
Kid's Sewing
Teens Sewing
Clothing

Check the class times that best work for you:
Special Projects Class:
Gumdrop Pillow workshop: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 10-am-4pm $80, lunch included, Limit 5 students


Late February 2009 EVENING CLASSES
Monday Evening: February 23-March 30, 2009 7-10pm $240
Wednesday Evening: February 25-April 1, 2009 7-10pm $240
NEW! Thursday Evening Sewing with Knits!: February 26-April 2, 2009 7-10pm $240 clothing sewing experience required! This class may meet instead on Sunday afternoons, see time below.

January 2009 ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES
Tuesday morning: February 24-March 31, 2009 9:30am-12:30pm $240
Wednesday morning: February 25-April 1, 2009 9:30am-12:30pm $240
Thursday Mid-day: February 26-April 2, 2009 11am-2pm $240
Friday morning: February 27-April 3, 2009 9:30am-12:30pm

Winter 2009 CLASSES FOR KID & TEENS
Tuesday Kids After School: February 24-March 31, 2009 3-5pm $175
Thursday Teens After School: February 26-April 2, 2009 3-5pm $175
Friday Kids After School: February 27-April 3, 2009 3-5pm $175

Winter 2009 WEEKEND CLASSES
Saturday Morning: February 28-April 4, 2009 9:30am-12:30pm $240
Saturday Afternoon: February 28-April 4, 2009 1:30-4:30pm $240
Sunday Afternoon: February 29-April 5, 2009 1-4pm $240 Sewing with Knits, clothing sewing experience required! This is the preferred meeting time for this class.

In class use of Sewing Machine for 6 weeks $30

DAYTIME ADULT SUMMER CLASSES: Planned Schedule as of Feb 2009
Tuesday morning, July 7-August 11, 2009,9:30am-12:30pm $240
Thursday morning, July 9-August 13, 2009, 9:30am-12:30pm $240
Friday morning, July 10-August 14, 2009, 9:30am-12:30pm $240
Saturday morning,July 11-August 15, 2009, 9:30am-12:30pm $240


Adult Summer 2009 EVENING CLASSES: Planned Schedule as of Feb 2009
Monday Evening:July 6-August 10, 2009, 2009 7-10pm $240
Wednesday Evening: July 8-August 12, 2009, 2009 7-10pm $240

KIDS/TEENS CAMPS: Planned Schedule as of Feb 2009
Monday-Friday 1:30-4:30pm, Kids 9-12 years, Teens 13-19 years old
Session I July 6-10, 2008 TEENS
Session II July 13-17, 2008 KIDS
Session III July 20-24, 2008 TEENS
Session IV July 27-31, 2008 KIDS
Session V August 3-7, 2008 TEENS
Session VI August 10-14, 2008 KIDS
Session VII August 17-21, 2008 TEENS & KIDS

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Class spaces are reserved upon receipt of payment.
Refunds are not the policy of Wirkkala Designs
unless class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment.

Make up policy:
I endeavor to accommodate requests for makeups if there is space in another class. If you miss a class, you must give a minimum of 24 hours notice to be eligible for a make up and so that your space may be offered to another student to do a make up. Make up lessons must be done during your 6 weeks of class. One make up allowed per 6 week session. Make ups are not guaranteed.

I have read and agree to the above refund/makeup policy.


Ready to Pay for Your Class?

Adult Morning Class: $240


Adult Evening Class: $240


Adult Saturday Class (AM or PM): $240


Saturday Workshop (Aug 18 or 25) $80


Pattern Fitting: $240


Kids & Teens, Sessions 8-9: $175


Kids & Teens, After School: $175