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 30 September - Sew a Cute Cat
Thursday 1 October - Sew a Simple Backpack

Wednesday 7 October - Sew Overalls Pt. 1
Thursday 8 October - Sew Overalls 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 Overalls is a two-day workshop. Both days must be booked to attend.

What students will make

Sew a Cute Cat

Create your very own adorable cat soft toy! Students will choose their fabrics and make a cute outfit for their cat, adding their own personality along the way. They'll learn how to sew, turn and stuff a soft toy while creating a new little friend to take home.

Sew a Simple Backpack

Make your own simple backpack, perfect for carrying all your favourite things! Students will learn how to sew a lined bag, add straps and put their backpack together using fun fabrics and practical sewing techniques.

Sew Overalls

Make a pair of overalls you'll love to wear! Across two days, students will work through the steps of making their own wearable garment, learning about patterns, garment construction and the sewing techniques needed to bring their overalls together.

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

Click the link below to head to our Enrolmy booking site.

Payment

Pay in full via credit/debit card or internet banking.

We can't wait to spend the holidays sewing with you!