Learn-to-Sew Kids Holiday Workshops
$160.00
Kids Can Sew Too! School holiday sewing workshops kids aged between 8 and 18. In age-appropriate classes, kids and teens will build their skills in classes of up to 10 kids – with enough teachers on hand to meet demand for the whole day.
They will take home something ‘me made’ each day. We provide upcycled fabrics and notions for each project.
Week 1:
Monday 23rd September 9.30am-3.30pm – BEGINNERS – Design Your Own Monster Plushie
Perfect for kids with little-to-no sewing experience, they will learn all the sewing machine basics in the morning and then will complete their very own monster plushie to take home in the afternoon! This workshop is ideal for kid’s who want to try out sewing or have a recently purchased sewing machine they would like to learn to use. It is a prerequisite for joining one of our our term one Kid’s Sewing Courses (commencing Term 4 – Limited spots left!).
Tuesday 24th September 9.30am-3.30pm – BEYOND BASICS – Bucket Hat
Suitable for both absolute beginners and kids with a little more experience on the sewing machine (inc. those who have attended Beginners workshops on the 23rd). They will cut out, decorate and sew their very own bucket hat to take home. NB: Please make sure that your child is capable on a sewing machine or has completed our Monday workshop before booking this class on its own.
Wednesday 25th September 9.30am-3.30pm – INTERMEDIATE – Christmas Lolly Sling Bag
For kids with existing sewing skills – come along and make your very own lolly sling bag for christmas! Great for the kids who already come to our term classes, or those who have attended the previous days in the holiday workshops. NB: Please make sure that your child is capable on a sewing machine before booking this class on its own.
Week 2:
Wednesday 2nd October 9.30am-3.30pm – BEGINNERS – Flower Cushion
Perfect for kids with little-to-no sewing experience, they will learn all the sewing machine basics in the morning and then will complete their very own flower cushion to take home in the afternoon! This workshop is ideal for kid’s who want to try out sewing or have a recently purchased sewing machine they would like to learn to use. It is a prerequisite for joining one of our our term one Kid’s Sewing Courses (commencing Term 4 – Limited spots left!).
Thursday 3rd October 9.30am-3.30pm – BEYOND BASICS – Backpack
Suitable for both absolute beginners and kids with a little more experience on the sewing machine (inc. those who have attended Beginners workshops on the 23rd or 2nd). They will cut out, decorate and sew their very own backpack to take home. NB: Please make sure that your child is capable on a sewing machine or has completed our Monday workshop before booking this class on its own.
Friday 4th October 9.30am-3.30pm – INTERMEDIATE – Board Shorts (Cancelled)
For kids with existing sewing skills – come along and make your very own board shorts for summer! Great for the kids who already come to our term classes, or those who have attended the previous days in the holiday workshops. NB: Please make sure that your child is capable on a sewing machine before booking this class on its own.
Please enter the name, age and skill level of your child in the notes field when booking these workshops.
Bring along: A sewing machine if your child has one they would like to learn on (no toy or ‘mini’ machines please). A basic sewing kit if you have one (we sell Sewing Starter Packs containing quality essentials if needed). Snacks, lunch and water bottle.
Where: Level 1, 1-3 Whitehall St Footscray
Booking Policies: Due to our small class numbers our workshops are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE. Be sure to familiarise yourself with all our Refund and Cancellation Policies before booking to avoid disappointment.
Payment Options: Secure Credit Card (via Stripe) or Direct Deposit. If selecting Direct Deposit, payment is required within 24 hours of booking to secure your place. Our bank details are in the confirmation email you will receive upon booking.