July 18 - 19, SewingMachinesPlus' Mission Bay Retail Location
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Special Guest Mike Johns
About Mike Johns
EDUCATOR
I’m Mike Johns – the owner of Mama’s Boy Design, LLC. I started MBD in 2015 as a side business. At the time I was working as Chief Regulator in the banking industry.
So how did a guy with a regulatory background wind up in the world of embroidery? Well, I guess you could say that the creative arts have always been part of my life. As a kid I took art lessons. As a teenager I got involved in theatre. My maternal grandmother taught me how to crochet. My paternal grandfather does amazing needlework. My mom (who also works with me at MBD) can do just about anything from sewing, embroidery, cross-stitch, scrapbooking, etc. My dad is a great wood-worker and is amazing at restoring old cars. My brother, who is one heck of a mechanic, is also great with a sketch pad and pencil. I guess you could say it runs in the family.
I went to college at Florida State University and received my B.A in Theatre and my M.F.A. in Theatre with a focus in Costume Design and Technology. Between pursuing my degrees, I served in the U.S. Navy, both enlisted and as an Officer. During my military career I was fortunate enough to travel the world (Join the Navy, See the World, right?) and even got to live overseas for a couple of years. After completing my M.F.A., I worked for a professional theatre before moving into the financial regulatory industry. And that brings us to present day.
My goal with MBD is to spread my love for all things creative to as many people as possible by teaching them how to use their embroidery and sewing machines to their full potential. At the same time I love learning new things myself. That’s one of the best things about working in the creative arts, you are always learning and there is ALWAYS something new out there! I look forward to meeting and talking with as many of you as I can.
Event Details
Join Mike Johns as he takes you through two fun-filled days of hands-on learning as you create projects on embroidery machines using the incredible Durkee EZ Frames and Durkee Cap Frame (YES! You will embroidery a cap in class!!) Durkee Hoops make the embroidery process a breeze by eliminating the need to hoop in a traditional manner. Durkee EZ Frames eliminate many of the common problems associated with traditional hooping such as hoop burn, registration issues associated with improperly hooped fabrics, and the difficulty of tightening or loosening tension screws.
The Durkee Cap Frame makes the process of embroidering eye-catching hats a cinch and with an extra-large embroidery field you can stitch larger, beautiful designs with ease. When you combine Durkee Hoops with the top-of-the line embroidery machines you can effortlessly create beautiful, professional looking embroidery projects! This is a hands-on class. All materials needed to complete all three projects will be provided but each attendee should bring basic sewing supplies (scissors, tweezers, point turner, etc.).
OTHER EVENT PERKS:
- Get hands on and in-depth experience with the machines provided by us.
- Try out any other machines in our retail shopping store show room.
- Face to face instructions with a professional educator.
- Receive help from our professional and helpful staff members.
- Explore our retail shopping store and purchase any machine or crafts accessories in store.
- Snacks and food will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies and need to bring your own meals, you are free to use our fridge, microwave and toaster oven during the event.
- A true educational experience that will provide you knowledge you can use at home alone.
