Class acts

Basic patchworking and quilting by hand
This eight-week course teaches folks how to design a quilt and then piece it together. Beginning Jan 15 from noon–2pm or 6–8pm, $150, at City Quilter. 133 W 25th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-807-0390)

Woodcarving for beginners
George Chau will make you a master woodworker via this tutorial, which is offered every week. $200, materials included, at Woodcarving by George. 94-05 71st Ave at Manse St, Forest Hills, Queens (718-544-0265)

Crochet in a day
Cal Patch of homespun clothing label Hodge Podge hosts this hookers’ fest. Sun 16 from 5–8pm, $50, at Treehouse. 430 Graham Ave between Frost and Withers Sts, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-482-TREE)

Beginner-level screen printing
Self-taught screen printer Phil Sachs leads you through the basics of embellishing T-shirts, paper and glass with your own designs. Jan 5 from 1–6:30pm, $115, at Etsy Labs. 325 Gold St between Tech Pl and Myrtle Ave, sixth floor, Downtown Brooklyn (etsylabs.blogspot.com)

Intro to sewing machines
Get reacquainted with your Singer at this two-hour workshop, which also teaches you how to stitch a simple pencil case. Jan 3 from 6:30–8:30pm, $80, all supplies included, at Make Workshops. 195 Chrystie St between Rivington and Stanton Sts, #502 (212-533-9995)