BERNINA Boot Camp with Sylvain Bergeron

Event Description:

Get ready to master your machine! In this 4-day class we go beyond the basics for an in-depth training into your machine. This event has 3 days of sewing and 1 day of embroidery, Learn some of the key features that make a BERNINA special, all while visiting a series of basic sewing techniques - from calibrating the seam to using the features on your machine that let you focus on your project. In the end, you’ll have a series of building blocks that you can apply to your various sewing projects, all with the confidence that you now have mastery of your machine. This class requires that you bring your BERNINA machine or rent one at Chestnut Ridge. BERNINA machines can be rented for the 4-day event for $45. This event is for 5 series and up.

Who is Sylvain?

Sylvain Bergeron is an Educator with BERNINA of America. He came to sewing through garment making and sewing projects for the home. He has since become a quilter, developing all-over thread designs with embroidery software and creating digital wall paintings quilts. He was the first ever recipient of the Master Award for Thread Artistry at IQF Houston. He is self-described as a thread junkie.

Enjoy Sylvain's #SundayFootFunday Video (click link)

Dates: June 3-6

Class Times: 9:30- 4:00 (doors open at 9:00)

Cost: $229 (includes lunch each day and snacks) *Hotel accommodations and machine rental not included

$45 BERNINA Machine Rental for 4 day event

Hotel Accommodations: Attendees who require accommodations during their stay may contact The Berlin Grande and mention CRS Sylvain's Bootcamp to receive a rate of $125/ night for Double Queen Rooms . A block of rooms has been reserved for this event and group rate will apply if reserved on or before May 3 to ensure availability and receive group rate.

*The CRS Bootcamp rate will no longer be valid after after May 3. Room availability is not guaranteed after May 3.

BERNINA Bootcamp with Sylvain Supply List

Congratulations to Sylvain Bergeron on receiving a Presidential award for education!