Devonport School Holiday Sewing Workshops
Class details
School holidays are the perfect time to get creative, learn new skills and spend the day making something awesome!
Our Thread Room Sewing Workshops are fun, hands-on days where kids work in small groups, learn practical sewing skills and create projects they’ll be excited to take home. Whether they're already sewing or trying it for the first time, our friendly tutors will guide them through each project.
All materials and sewing machines are provided.
When
Wednesday 20 January - Sew a Wrap Skirt
Thursday 21 January - Sew a Pencil Case Roll
Wednesday 27 January - Sew Beach Shorts & Top Pt. 1
Thursday 28 January - Sew Beach Shorts & Top Pt. 2
Workshops run from 9am–3pm.
You can just book individual workshops, or book as many workshop days as you'd like.
Please note: Sew Beach Shorts & Top is a two-day workshop. Both days must be booked to attend.
What students will make
Sew a Wrap Skirt
Make your very own stylish wrap skirt! Students will learn all the sewing machine basics, how to cut fabric out using a pattern and how to put a project together. There are lots of fun fabrics to choose from, so every skirt will be unique.
Sew a Pencil Case Roll
Get ready for the new school year with a cute pencil case roll! Students will pick out their own fabric from our collection and learn great sewing skills along the way, like using patterns, working on the sewing machines and stitching techniques. They'll head back to school with a fantastic new pencil case.
Sew Beach Shorts & Top
Make your very own beach shorts and beach top, ready for summer! Across two days, students will learn all the sewing machine basics, how to cut fabric out using a pattern and how to put a garment together. There are lots of fun fabrics to choose from, so every outfit will be unique.
What to bring
All materials and sewing machines are provided.
Students need:
Morning tea & lunch
A drink bottle
Covered shoes
Long hair tied back for sewing machine safety
Where
Devonport Community House
32 Clarence Street, Devonport, Auckland
Rimu Room
The front door will be locked during school holidays. Sewing students should head around the back of the building and up the ramp to directly access the upstairs room.
To book
Scroll down and select the workshop day or days you'd like to attend, then add attendees.
For photos of the projects and more information, head to our website.
Payment
Pay in full via credit/debit card or internet banking.
We can't wait to spend the holidays sewing with you!