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Class: ALL THINGS SEWING WITH SHAYNE
Teacher:
Shayne Littley
Cost: $40 per class or block of 4 for $150
Category:
Patchwork, Sewing, Handmade
Great class for beginners. Bring along whatever you wish to sew from Sashiko projects to patchwork quilts, cushions, bags or any other project you would like Shayne to inspire you with.
Special Notes:
This is an ongoing class.
Class: ALTERATIONS with Sally
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $50
Category:
Sewing
Haven't we all had at one time or another the need to repair or fix something. In this class Sally will teach you how to mend all your clothes. Learn how to hem, replace zippers, mend holes...anything you need done.Please bring along any of your garments which require mending.
Special Notes:
Please bring along your own garments for this class.
Class: APPLIQUE FOR BEGINNERS
Teacher:
Linda Parsons
Cost: $40 per session - $150 paid for block
Category:
Patchwork
Approach applique with confidence after completing the Introduction to Applique course. The 4 session course covers various aspects of applique in a truly hands on way, demystifying the products and techniques used in this popular technique.
Special Notes:
Learn techniques to advance your quilting style.
Class: BEGINNERS DRESSMAKING BASICS with Tania
Teacher:
Tania Tian
Cost: $60
Category:
Garment Making, Sewing
Join this new class to learn all the basics of dressmaking, from pattern fitting to a completed garment. Tania will guide you step by step with a garment of your choice.
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Class: BERNINA CLUB
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $40 plus kit
Category:
Sewing, Information Session
A great class for anyone with a Bernina sewing machine. In this class you will learn all the features and functions of your machine. Sally will guide you through an array of extra feet and attachments with a new project each and every month.
Special Notes:
You will need to bring your own Bernina machine.
Class: DAYS FOR GIRLS
Teacher:
N/A .
Cost: Free
Category:
Sewing, Charity
Would you like to help change the lives of girls in developing nations?
Come along to this wonderful charity group and contribute in making reusable feminine hygiene kits. Materials and pattern provided all you need is a sewing machine!
Special Notes:
Days for girls is committed to supporting a girl throughout her entire lifecycle, from providing her with a DfG Kit, to teaching her health education, to offering training for when she grows older, so that she can produce DfG Kits and support hygiene needs in her community.
Class: FOUNDATION PIECING
Teacher:
Chris Jurd
Cost: $60 per class
Category:
Patchwork
Chris Jurd is an awe inspiring quilter and a very patient teacher with lots of tips and tricks up her sleeve. Choose from many of her designs which include Almost Austin, Mariners Medley, Oriental Journey and more.Create your way to beautiful quilt making with the help of Chris. This is an ongoing class.
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Class: GET TO KNOW YOUR OVER LOCKER
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $50
Category:
Information Session
Get the most from your over locker and enjoy being more confident with your machine. Learn to correctly thread your machine,use correct tension, when to create rolled hems, gathering and much much more. This class is very popular so don't hesitate book-in early.
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Class: GET TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE with Sally
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $40
Category:
Sewing, Information Session
Do you have a sewing machine that has seen the light of day in ages or are you just wanting to know how to get the best from your machine. Sally can teach you what all your extra feet and attachments are used for as well as all the stitches that your machines does.
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Class: HIGH TEA with Donna
Teacher:
Donna Warren
Cost: $120
Category:
Patchwork, Sewing, Handmade
We will be bringing back the bygone days in this class. Come and join us for a day of learning how to master English Paper Piecing whilst enjoying a delicious high tea.
Let us spoil you with beautiful sandwiches, cakes, treats, fruit, coffee, tea and champagne.
A kit will also be provided, no need to bring anything.
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Class: HOBBYSEWERS-MONDAY
Teacher:
N/A .
Cost: $10
Category:
Patchwork, Sewing
Come along and join these friendly group of ladies. Bring your project or start a new one and enjoy a day of sewing/quilting and cake & coffee.
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Class: JELLY ROLLS AND CHARM PACKS with Linda
Teacher:
Linda Parsons
Cost: $40 per class
Category:
Patchwork
We all have them, or love them...jelly rolls, bali pops, rainbows, charm packs, layer cakes, mini charm packs. Precuts can make putting a quilt together fast and easy. Single bed size quilt, Vintage Table runner or Mini Windmill quilt. Choose one, work your way through them all, or bring along an idea of your own.
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Class: JUNIOR SEWING CLASS
Teacher:
Expert Tutor
Cost: $25 per class
Materials extra
Category:
Sewing, Kids Classes
This class is fantastic for children to learn how to use a sewing machine creating and making projects while building a technique base at the same time.Sewing skills are for life and making learning fun is what this class is all about.This class is designed for children between the ages of 10-16. This is an ongoing class.
Special Notes:
To ensure the value of the learning experience members are age 10 and over.
Class: KNOW YOUR BERNINA 4,5 & 7 SERIES
Teacher:
Deborah Louie
Cost: $70
Category:
Patchwork, Sewing
Work through the walking foot, BSR free motion foot, threading, tensions, cleaning, trouble shooting, applique and decoratives stitching. Memory feature, pivot feature, dual feed feature, different size threads, needles, combining patterns, the alphabet and much more.
Special Notes:
You will need to have a Straight Stitch Plate. PLEASE NOTE: this class does not cover the embroidery component.
Class: MACHINE EMBROIDERY with Sally
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $35 per class
Category:
Machine Embroidery, Scan n Cut Machine
Sally has an amazing amount of knowledge when you need to learn about your embroidery machine. Brother is her specialty however all machines are welcome to this fabulous class of machine embroidery where you will be guided through some fantastic projects.
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Class: MACHINE SKILLS & STITCHERY
Teacher:
Lyall Willis
Cost: $35
Category:
Patchwork, Sewing
Take your appliques a step further by adding texture to them. This is a way to extend simple machine applique designs into more interesting pieces using different techniques such as cutwork and fringing to build a beautiful quilt. Lyall has extensive knowledge of all types of patchwork and stitching-both machine and hand stitchery. This is an ongoing class.
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Class: MACRAME with Sally
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $50 plus kit
Category:
Handmade
Bring back the 70’s! These beautiful wall hangings are back in vogue with a vengeance. Macrame is a fabulous way to bring warmth and texture to your home. Many styles of kits will be available to choose from to create a design just for you.
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Class: MADE TO MEASURE with Sally
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $50
Category:
Garment Making, Sewing
This is a fabulous class for beginner sewists who would like to learn how to construct a garment. Sally will guide you through from drafting a pattern to fit to completion of your garment. Start with a simple A Line skirt, learning how to install a zipper, making buttonholes, stitching on buttons with your machine and blind hemming.
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Class: MONDAY BEGINNER'S DRESSMAKING WITH MARGARET
Teacher:
Margaret Millar
Cost: Block of 5 for $250 paid upfront.
Category:
Garment Making, Sewing
Margaret is a qualified Teacher with many years of experience in dressmaking. She is enthusiastic about helping you discover the joys of learning to sew using commercial patterns. In this class you will learn modern and traditional sewing techniques, get to know styles that suit your body and learn how to alter patterns, if needed, for a perfect fit.
Special Notes:
There will be no classes for the remainder of September as Margaret will be overseas.
Class: PATCHWORK AND QUILTING - SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Teacher:
Shayne Littley
Cost: $35 per class or 4 for $130
Category:
Patchwork
Patchwork and piecing are a passion for Shayne. Let her guide you through your current project or inspire you to start something new. Go beyond the basics of patchwork. In this class you will be guided as you create your own unique project. The teaching is focused on what you need to know and how to complete your project.This class is suited to those who have a practiced understanding of the basics of patchwork and are keen to learn the skills to advance your patchwork and quilting, pop into store or call us to book your spot! This is an ongoing class.
Special Notes:
All materials are extra for this class, including purchasing the patterns for the class if needed.
Class: PATCHWORK AND QUILTING - SUNDAY
Teacher:
Shayne Littley
Cost: $45 per class or 4 for $170
Category:
Patchwork
Patchwork and piecing are a passion for Shayne. Let her guide you through your current project or inspire you to start something new. Go beyond the basics of patchwork. In this class you will be guided as you create your own unique project. The teaching is focused on what you need to know and how to complete your project.This class is suited to those who have a practiced understanding of the basics of patchwork and are keen to learn the skills to advance your patchwork and quilting, pop into store or call us to book your spot! This is an ongoing class.
Special Notes:
All materials are extra for this class, including purchasing the patterns for the class if needed.
Class: PATCHWORK AND STITCHERY
Teacher:
Lyall Willis
Cost: $30 per class or 4 for $110
Category:
Patchwork, Sewing, Handmade
Join Lyall and share her passion for stitchery and/or patchwork. Lyall is a specialist in handwork with an emphasis on needleturn applique with a 3D twist. Choose your own project or let Lyall inspire you.
This is an ongoing class.
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Class: PATCHWORK BASICS - Quilting for Beginners
Teacher:
Linda Parsons
Cost: $40 per class - $190 block booking
Category:
Patchwork
In this introductory course you will learn the basic skills of patchwork and quilting.
The course complete with notes will take you through the steps to create a fun quilt either cot or lap size. You will learn how to accurately cut and stitch and how to create perfectly matching seams, then continue on to adding sashing and borders, layering and basting, machine and hand quilting, and binding.
You’ll learn about specialised equipment that quilters use, and hopefully demystify the language used by quilters!
5 lesson course, once a fortnight will give you time to complete each step in between classes. Your quilt will be finished at the end!
Special Notes:
Book now - this course fills very quickly and places are limited.
Class: PATCHWORK WITH LINDA
Teacher:
Linda Parsons
Cost: $20
Category:
Patchwork
Come for a sit and sew with Linda. She is happy to advise on any project you need to finish off or need help with.
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Class: PATCHWORK WITH MARGARET
Teacher:
Margaret Cormack
Cost: $200 for block of 4 payable at the beginning of the month.
Category:
Patchwork
Margaret is a very well known patchwork teacher who has been teaching for over 25 years. In her classes you can make one of her own designed quilts or bring along something you would like to make and let Margaret guide you through the construction. Margaret has won many prizes for her work which includes Needleturn Applique, Foundation piecing, Trapunto and Celtic techniques.
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Class: PATTERN MAKING WITH SALLY
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $35 per class
Category:
Garment Making, Sewing, Information Session
Sally is an extremely talented pattern maker with over 16 years in the industry. Let Sally inspire you with learning the many techniques of pattern making to create your own unique designs.
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Class: PROJECT KIN - Kids In Need
Teacher:
N/A .
Cost: Free
Category:
Sewing, Handmade, Charity, Knitting & Crochet
Would you like to help make handmade dolls for children in need right across the globe? All levels of sewers and non sewers welcome.
All materials provided. All you need is your sewing machine or just come along and help with stuffing the dolls.
Special Notes:
Maryann Webb is the founder of Project KIN. Her heart is to see women and children right across the globe create unique and beautifully handmade dolls with a purpose- to help Kids In Need
Class: PROJECTS HALF DONE SUNDAY SIT AND SEW
Teacher:
Social Group
Cost: $20
Category:
Patchwork, Sewing
Come along and sit and sew with like-minded people. Complete your unfinished projects without worrying about that next load of washing or the dusting.
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Class: SATURDAY DRESSMAKING with Sally
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $35
Category:
Garment Making, Sewing
Sally is an extremely talented dressmaker with over 16 years in the industry. Let Sally inspire you with learning the many facets of dressmaking from altering a commercial pattern to creating your own individual style.
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Class: SCAN 'N CUT
Teacher:
Expert Tutor
Cost: $30 plus kit
Category:
Handmade, Scan n Cut Machine, Papercraft
These classes are for the owners of Brother Scan N Cut machines. Make projects to learn what this cutting machine can do for you, from paper, cardstock, vinyl, HTV to fabric and more. Learn the basics of this fabulous machine and its many possibilities. You will need to bring your own machine and accessories.
Special Notes:
All materials will be extra for this class
Class: SCAN 'N CUT BOOT CAMP - CM MODELS
Teacher:
Expert Tutor
Cost: $50 plus kit
Category:
Scan n Cut Machine
This class is for the owners of the Brother Scan N Cut CM900 and older machines. Learn the basics of this fabulous machine and its many possibilities, from cutting paper, cardstock, vinyl, HTV to fabric and more. You will need to bring your own machine and accessories.
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Class: SCAN 'N CUT BOOT CAMP - DX MODELS
Teacher:
Expert Tutor
Cost: $50 plus kit
Category:
Scan n Cut Machine
This class is for the owners of the new Brother Scan N Cut DX1000 & DX1200 machines. Learn the basics of this fabulous machine with the new auto sensor blade and half cut function for cutting vinyl. Learn the basics for cutting paper, cardstock, vinyl, HTV to fabric and more. You will need to bring your own machine and accessories.
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Class: SEW WITH THE AUSTRALIAN SEWING GUILD - SATURDAY
Teacher:
Social Group
Cost: $10 payable to the Guild
Category:
Sewing
If you would like to improve your sewing knowledge, if you have talents to share, or would just like to meet other like-minded sewers, we invite you to become a member and join in sharing and furthering the art of sewing.
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Class: SEW WITH THE AUSTRALIAN SEWING GUILD - TUESDAY
Teacher:
Social Group
Cost: $10 payable to the Guild
Category:
Sewing
If you would like to improve your sewing knowledge, if you have talents to share, or would just like to meet other like-minded sewers, we invite you to become a member and join in sharing and furthering the art of sewing.
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Class: SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Teacher:
Shayne Littley
Cost: 1st week class & kit $25
2nd week class & kit $40
Category:
Sewing, Handmade, Kids Classes, School Holiday Workshops
These holiday workshops are fantastic for children to learn new skills.
The 1st Monday they will learn hand sewing & simple embroidery. The 2nd Monday they will learn how to use a sewing machine and make a simple bag or cushion.
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Class: THE HAND MADE WITH LOVE PROJECT
Teacher:
Julianne Ehlert-Connor
Cost: Free
Category:
Sewing, Charity
The purpose of the project is to offer people who love to sew and make beautiful handmade things an opportunity to channel their sewing skills into making soft toys and Snuggle & Care Quilts which are donated to the Children's Hospital throughout the year. All sewers need some sewing experience and need to know how to use their own sewing machine. Sewers will need to bring their own sewing machine and basic sewing supplies on the day. The items created are to be donated back to the project.
To join please contact Julianne Ehlert-Connor, Email:gigglespotd@optusnet.com.au
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Class: THE SHOEBOX LADIES
Teacher:
N/A .
Cost: Free
Category:
Charity
Would you like to make items to help children in need?
All levels of sewers are most welcome to join this group in sewing clothing such as skirts & shorts, library bags and soft toys that are distributed to children aged 2-14yrs in developing nations by Operation Christmas Child. All items are pre-cut and all you need is your sewing machine or overlocker.
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Class: THURSDAY PATCH & QUILT WITH SHAYNE
Teacher:
Shayne Littley
Cost: $40 per class
Category:
Patchwork, Quilting
Expand your knowledge of patchwork and piecing and build your technique base at the same time. The perfect class to start a new project or clear the projects half done ably assisted by Shayne .
This is an on going class.
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Class: UPCYCLE & EMBELLISHMENTS with Sally
Teacher:
Sally Zhang
Cost: $40
Category:
Patchwork, Garment Making, Sewing, Handmade
Bring along to class your old clothing and let Sally help you to turn your unused items into wearable art. Jeans can be turned into skirts or bags. T-Shirts into shopping bags.
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Class: WOVEN TEXTILE WALL ART
Teacher:
Julianne Ehlert-Connor
Cost: $40
Category:
Handmade, Textile Artistry
Wall Hangings created by Julianne Ehlert-Connor.
Welcome to the textile world of creative Woven Wall Art. With over 10 years experience in the world of Handmade Design it was only a matter of time before Julianne fell in love with fibre and weaving. Hand dyeing most of the yarn and fibre used in her pieces herself, she creates Woven Textile Art which are highly textural, organic and intricate in design.
Many of her pieces are influenced by the colours and contrasts of the Australian Landscape, from its beaches to the mountains and the outback.
If you would like to learn the basics of Weaving and expend your skills to create Textured Wall Art here is your opportunity to immerse your creativity in colour and fibre to create a unique Art piece.
Special Notes:
Materials extra
Class: WRAP WITH LOVE KNITTERS
Teacher:
Social Group
Cost: Free
Category:
Handmade, Charity, Knitting & Crochet
Join a delightful group of dedicated knitters who help out by knitting and assembling squares into blankets for those less fortunate.
Beginner knitter's are most welcome there are plenty of ladies in the group who are very willing to teach you the art of knitting or crocheting whichever is your choice.
Special Notes:
Come when you can - go when you must
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