Drop your child or teen off for a one day kids sewing experience designed to teach the basics of machine sewing. This is the perfect workshop to build confidence and skills along with learning essential troubleshooting techniques.

Here, our experienced sewing tutor Lauren will go through all aspects of the sewing machine including threading and setting up, different stitches, applique, and making and joining pieces of a simple pattern. You will then make your own lined drawstring backpack with an outside pocket and appliqué design.

Suitable for children aged 9 - 13 years

MEET YOUR TUTOR

Designer and Maker Lauren Holloway has been running her own slow-fashion handbag and accessory brand since 2013. She specialises in making sustainable bags, purses, laptop cases and toiletry storage, all handcrafted in her Bristol-based studio.

She has extensive knowledge and experience in designing patterns and sewing anything from coin purses to backpacks. Lauren offers a range of sewing workshops from beginner to intermediate level, where participants can learn the basics of using a domestic sewing machine, brush up on existing sewing skills or develop new techniques to improve their craft.

Tutor: Lauren Holloway
Date & Time: Friday 21st February, 10am - 3:30pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £75.00

Please note, students will need to be signed in and out of the class by their adult. If your child is taking themselves to and from the class, please notify us beforehand.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that no food is consumed in the studio

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?

Suitable for children aged 9 - 13 years

What you will need:

• Sewing machines will be provided - you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you wish - please bring a standard foot

• All fabric, threads and haberdashery will be provided

• Lunch is not provided so students will need to bring a packed lunch