Quick Hits 1.14.16

Thursday, Jan. 14

Sewing 101:

Sewing Basics

Learn a new skill from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Joann’s Fabric and Crafts, 3379 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. This class will teach you to sew alongside other crafters. Cost is $35. (407) 877-1050.

Friday, Jan. 15

Between the Brushes

Create a 10-inch-by-20-inch special wrapped canvas of Apples in a Row from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. Cost is $35; materials are included. Bring your favorite beverage and snack, and enjoy the night out with friends or a date. (407) 909-1869.

Saturday, Jan. 16

Surface-Finishing Workshop

Learn how to create and design clay tiles at a workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 16 and 23, at SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Artist Katherine Mathisen will lead the class and provide materials. $225 for members, $250 for non-members; enrollment limited to 10 students. (407) 347-7996.

Sandy Shugart in Concert

Join Sandy Shugart, the president of Valencia College, for a night of acoustic music at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Tickets are $25; $15 with a Valencia College ID. (407) 877-4736.

RAVE OF THE WEEK

Natalie Nolen Kauffman on Europa Designs:

This florist is fabulous! Every time I go in for a client or friend, I am greeted by Stephen Bates who does a fabulous job. Keep this guy in mind for your centerpieces, gifts, Valentine’s Day, prom, birthdays, weddings, memorials … you name it. He can do it! Thanks, Europa Designs!

We have partnered with the Winter Garden Rants, Raves and Reviews Facebook group to spotlight a different “rave” each week.