Our Classes and Programming

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching the trade of sewing to immigrant and financially insecure communities. Our mission is to empower individuals by providing them with the skills and resources they need to succeed in the sewing industry.

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our programs

We offer a range of classes each year that are split between 4-week and 8-week programs. Participants are taught techniques across five sewing and embroidery machines for the duration of classes, earning certificates that can be used to assist in finding employment opportunities or as mementos from their time at Esperanza Threads.

sewing classes

This is an evening class on Mondays between 6p-8p for learning basic sewing skills. Supplies and sewing machines are provided for your use in a course-long project of your choosing. Open to anyone and everyone!

101: basics

102: intermediate

day class

For those looking to gain skills for employment purposes or just learn a trade that can fill the need for a hobby and support their families we offer an intensive training in industrial sewing. We require 100% participation and offer a stipend program available to low-income individuals. We offer a 4-week and 8-week course!

2023 schedule

October 02 - November 22
Monday - Thursday, 10:30 - 3:30

2024 schedule

January 08 - February 29
March 18 - May 09
June 03 - June 27
July 15 - August 08
August 26 - October 17
November 04 - November 28

2024 schedule

January 8th - February 29th
March 18th - May 9th
June 3rd - June 27th
July 15th - August 8th
August 26th - October 17th
November 4th - November 28th
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day classes

For those looking to gain skills for employment purposes or just learn a trade that can fill the need for a hobby and support their families, we offer an intensive training in industrial sewing. We require 100% participation and offer a stipend program available to low-income individuals.
We offer a 4-week and 8-week course!

quilting basics

This is an evening class on Mondays between 6p-8p for learning basic quilting skills. Must come with your own sewing machine, and supplies are provided for your use in a course-long project of your choosing. Open to anyone and everyone!

crochet classes

This is an evening class* on Tuesdays(beginner) and Wednesdays(advanced) between 6p-8p for learning crochet skills. Supplies are provided for your use in a course-long project of your choosing. Open to anyone and everyone!

Coming Soon!*

Expanding the variety of educational and skill-sharing resources available to our community is an important priority in our mission.

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