BEGINNERS MACHINE SEWING CLASS

DATE: Sunday 23 July 2023

TIME: 9-11:30am

LOCATION: Gallery Lane Cove 164 Longueville Road Lane Cove

COST: FREE with Creative Kids Voucher

Suitable for ages 8 and up.

Our sewing lessons are a great introduction to this life skill whilst having a lot of creative fun along the way. It's perfect for both absolute beginners and a refresher course for those who haven't sewed in a while or want to increase their skills and knowledge.

You will learn:

• How to thread the machine and wind a bobbin

• How to set up your machine and basic part names and functions

• How to create a simple pattern

• How to cut and pin fabric

• How to sew straight lines and zig-zag

• Basic seam construction and neatening techniques as well as pressing

Beginner-friendly.

See you at the sewing table!

To redeem your child’s Creative Kids Voucher please be sure to complete our form before checkout and to avoid delays please include your child’s DOB, voucher number and their full name.

Vouchers will expire on Friday 30 June 2023.We accept Creative Kids Voucher for this class, please get in touch if you need help with adding your details to the website.

POLYMER CLAY Jewellery Making

DATE: Saturday 10 June

TIME: 12-2pm

LOCATION: Gallery Lane Cove 164 Longueville Road Lane Cove

COST: FREE with Creative Kids Voucher

Suitable for ages 6 and up.

We have lots of great colour palettes to choose from, or you can blend to create your own tones and patterns. The possibilities are endless!

We accept Creative Kids Voucher for this class, please get in touch if you need help with adding your details to the website.

From 1 January 2023, parents, guardians and carers can claim a $100 voucher to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered Creative Kids providers. Vouchers will expire on Friday 30 June 2023.

Sewing for Beginners

Our beginners sewing workshop is a great introduction to this life skill whilst having a lot of creative fun along the way. 

Bring along your own machine and enjoy learning to sew in a small group and relaxed environment. 

In this beginner class, students will learn and practice basic machine sewing skills while making a basic project.

This course is suitable for absolute beginners or as a refresher course for those who haven’t sewn in a while. 

*During COVID: Students studying on-site at NSCC will be asked to assist their tutor in a post-course clean down of the room & anything used during this time. Please understand we are putting in strict protocols across the board to ensure the safety of our entire community.

Materials List

• You will need to bring your own machine, the manual or booklet for your machine, and any accessories that come with the machine. • Thread - please only buy good quality thread, I suggest Rasant or Gütermann Sew-All Thread in a neutral shade • Tape measure • Fabric Scissors • Thread snips or embroidery scissors • Seam Ripper • Pearl headed pins • 1/2 metre of woven cotton

Learn how to repair your clothes rather than throw them away!

Join our Mending Workshop with Bronnie.

You will learn simple ways to repair your clothing, such as sewing on buttons, repairing holes, embellishing with embroidery and the art of visible mending.

All materials are supplied.

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

Ages 12 and up welcome.

MACHINE SEWING for Beginners

Learn to use a sewing machine and make your own Hair Accessories!

DATE: 11 April

TIME: 9:15am - 12:15pm

LOCATION: WeMake Rhodes

COST: $75 or FREE with Creative Kids Voucher

Suitable for ages 8 and up.

We accept Creative Kids Voucher for this class, please get in touch if you need help with adding your details to the website.

A kids one day beginners sewing class to introduce them into this life skill whilst having a lot of creative fun along the way.

As this is an absolute beginners class, we will be taking it slow. We will be learning how to cut fabric from a basic pattern, how to set up a machine, seams, straight stitch, zig zag stitch and how to finish off.

We will be making hair accessories including the ever popular scrunchie!

Please bring along your sewing machine and any other sewing tools you have at home.

We will provide fabric, pins, elastic, headband and thread etc. If you have a favourite fabric please feel free to bring it along.

If you don't have a sewing machine at home please let us know, we have a small amount available for hire.

Design and Sew a Skirt!

Continue your machine sewing creative adventure!

This class runs over 2 consecutive Tuesday evenings: 22 March and 29 March, 6:30- 9pm

Our machine sewing course continues your sewing journey with new techniques and skills.

Bring along your own machine and step up your sewing skills in this small group and relaxed environment. 

This course is suitable for people with previous machine sewing knowledge and experience with basic straight sewn garments/accessories, who want to continue to develop their skills for more complex projects.

Maximum 8 students.

*During COVID: Students studying on-site at NSCC will be asked to assist their tutor in a post-course clean down of the room & anything used during this time. Please understand we are putting in strict protocols across the board to ensure the safety of our entire community.

Materials List

• You will need to bring your own machine, the manual or booklet for your machine, and any accessories that come with the machine. • Thread - please only buy good quality thread, I suggest Rasant or Gütermann Sew-All Thread in a neutral shade • Tape measure • Fabric Scissors • Thread snips or embroidery scissors • Seam Ripper • Pearl headed pins • 1.5 metres of medium weight woven cotton

Make a Tote Bag - Sewing for Beginners

This class runs over 2 consecutive Tuesday evenings: 22 March and 29 March, 6:30- 9pm

Our beginners sewing course is a great introduction to this life skill whilst having a lot of creative fun along the way. 

Bring along your own machine and enjoy learning to sew in a small group and relaxed environment. 

In this beginner class, students will learn and practice basic machine sewing skills while making a tote bag.

This course is suitable for absolute beginners or as a refresher course for those who haven’t sewn in a while. 

*During COVID: Students studying on-site at NSCC will be asked to assist their tutor in a post-course clean down of the room & anything used during this time. Please understand we are putting in strict protocols across the board to ensure the safety of our entire community.

Materials List

• You will need to bring your own machine, the manual or booklet for your machine, and any accessories that come with the machine. • Thread - please only buy good quality thread, I suggest Rasant or Gütermann Sew-All Thread in a neutral shade • Tape measure • Fabric Scissors • Thread snips or embroidery scissors • Seam Ripper • Pearl headed pins • 1 metre of canvas or cotton duck

Zigi’s Wine Bar Chippendale
Make & Mingle
Community Project
Many people are in Sydney but where and how do you meet people?
Here you will pickup new skill, make new friends, maybe even spark romantic relationship.
We believe that an active social lifestyle is a major key to health and happiness.
Thanks heaps to the ​team at City of Sydney for making this super exciting project back to life.

In this workshop, you will take home tips and tricks for creating polymer clay Jewellery.

We have lots of great colour pallets, from neutrals to vibrant or you can blend to create your own tones. The possibilities are endless!

Everyone will make a necklace to wear it home at the end of the night.

Suitable for all levels of makers!

All Make and Mingle Workshops $30

Make & Mingle
Community Project

Zigi’s Wine Bar Chippendale
Many people are in Sydney but where and how do you meet people?
Here you will pickup new skill, make new friends, maybe even spark romantic relationship.
We believe that an active social lifestyle is a major key to health and happiness.
Thanks heaps to the ​team at City of Sydney for making this super exciting project back to life.

In this workshop we will take you through the steps from start to finish of making your own macramé plant hanger.

You will learn how to get set up and the basic knots of macramé. 

This workshop is a great opportunity to make something really beautiful whilst having fun and learning a new skill. 

All materials provided and suitable for all levels of makers.

All Make and Mingle Workshops $30

Get the kids creating in the school holidays!  

This workshop is a great opportunity to make something really beautiful whilst having fun and learning a new skill.The kids will learn how to set up their project and the basic knots of macramé. All materials will be provided including coloured recycled tshirt yarn as well as the natural traditional macramé rope.      

Our goal is to provide kids the space to be creative whilst learning new skills.

We endeavour to give children an opportunity to explore colours, shapes and textures.

Get the kids creating in the school holidays!  

In this hands-on class the kids will get to design and make their own textile masterpieces. We have lots of great colour palettes to choose from, we will be learning a selection of hand embroidery stitches and then working on a pattern or their own design.

Our goal is to provide kids the space to be creative whilst learning new skills.

We endeavour to give children an opportunity to explore colours, shapes and textures.

Ever wanted to wrap your Christmas gifts like a professional?

This festive season, Bronnie is at We Make Rhodes, she will teach you tips and tricks to get beautiful, creative and professional results with your gift wrapping.

Learn to wrap some basic shaped gifts as well as the tricky ones like a wine bottle, or that random-shaped toy. You will also learn how to tie the perfect bow along with other tips and tricks to make your gifts Pinterest-worthy by the time you leave.

We will supply everything you need paper, ribbon, tape, decorations, gift tags and also a goodie bag to take home.

This is such a fun workshop so please bring your friends along. The perfect opportunity to learn a new skill whilst having a lot of fun this season.

Knowledge required:

No prior experience!

What you'll receive: 

2-hour workshop
INCLUDED
80gsm paper
Ribbon 1
Ribbon 2
Double-sided tape
Gift tags

What to bring: 

If you want to bring one item that you'd like to wrap (box of chocolates), a soft item (like a t-shirt) and one bottle that you'd like to wrap (wine bottle or drink bottle) - you can wrap these in the class ready to be gifted to a loved one.

Get the kids crafting their way into Christmas and the school holidays!  

In this hands-on class the kids will make their own Christmas bunting and tree ornaments. 

A beginners sewing class to introduce them into this life skill whilst having a lot of creative fun along the way.

Get the kids crafting their way into Christmas and the school holidays!  

In this hands-on class the kids will get to design and make their own masterpieces. We have lots of great colour palettes to choose from, or you can blend to create your own tones and patterns. The possibilities are endless! 

Everyone will have the opportunity to make a Christmas ornaments, a necklace, key chains or a bag tag!

Get the kids crafting their way into Christmas and the school holidays!  

In this hands-on class the kids will get to design and make their own Christmas textile masterpieces. We have lots of great colour palettes to choose from, we will be learning a selection of hand embroidery stitches and then working on a pattern or their own design.

Get the kids crafting their way into Christmas and the school holidays!  

In this hands-on class the kids will make their own Christmas stocking and tree ornaments. 

A beginners sewing class to introduce them into this life skill whilst having a lot of creative fun along the way.

Ever wanted to wrap your Christmas gifts like a professional?

This festive season, Bronnie is at We Make Rhodes, she will teach you tips and tricks to get beautiful, creative and professional results with your gift wrapping.

Learn to wrap some basic shaped gifts as well as the tricky ones like a wine bottle, or that random-shaped toy. You will also learn how to tie the perfect bow along with other tips and tricks to make your gifts Pinterest-worthy by the time you leave.

We will supply everything you need paper, ribbon, tape, decorations, gift tags and also a goodie bag to take home.

This is such a fun workshop so please bring your friends along. The perfect opportunity to learn a new skill whilst having a lot of fun this season.

Knowledge required:

No prior experience!

What you'll receive: 

2-hour workshop
INCLUDED
80gsm paper
Ribbon 1
Ribbon 2
Double-sided tape
Gift tags
Everyone gets a goodie bag to take home

What to bring: 

If you want to bring one item that you'd like to wrap (box of chocolates), a soft item (like a t-shirt) and one bottle that you'd like to wrap (wine bottle or drink bottle) - you can wrap these in the class ready to be gifted to a loved one

Ever wanted to wrap your Christmas gifts like a professional?

This festive season, Bronnie is at We Make Rhodes, she will teach you tips and tricks to get beautiful, creative and professional results with your gift wrapping.

Learn to wrap some basic shaped gifts as well as the tricky ones like a wine bottle, or that random-shaped toy. You will also learn how to tie the perfect bow along with other tips and tricks to make your gifts Pinterest-worthy by the time you leave.

We will supply everything you need paper, ribbon, tape, decorations, gift tags and also a goodie bag to take home.

This is such a fun workshop so please bring your friends along. The perfect opportunity to learn a new skill whilst having a lot of fun this season.

Knowledge required:

No prior experience!

What you'll receive: 

2-hour workshop
INCLUDED
80gsm paper
Ribbon 1
Ribbon 2
Double-sided tape
Gift tags
Everyone gets a goodie bag to take home

What to bring: 

If you want to bring one item that you'd like to wrap (box of chocolates), a soft item (like a t-shirt) and one bottle that you'd like to wrap (wine bottle or drink bottle) - you can wrap these in the class ready to be gifted to a loved one

Let’s get creative with ribbon, bows and Christmas paper to die for! 

Let’s get creative with ribbons, bows and Christmas wrapping paper to die for! Impress your family and friends with the best wrapped presents this Christmas and future gifts.

Bronnie will teach you how to wrap some basic shaped gifts as well as the tricky ones like a wine bottle or that random shaped toy. You will also learn how to tie the perfect bow along with other tips and tricks to make your gifts Instagram-worthy by the time you leave.

We will supply everything you need including premium gift wrapping papers, ribbons, tape, decorations, gift tags and also a goodie bag to take home.

This is such a fun workshop so bring your friends along for some festive fun!

This workshop is also available online and we will send you a Materials Kit to anywhere in Australia

Create your way into the festive season!

For those feeling creative this season, Bronnie will show you how to make Macrame Christmas decorations from cotton rope, ribbon and other fun things!

In this online class you can learn in the comfort of your own home. A great class to do with the family, or why not meet a friend online to attend together? On the day, create a series of beautifully hand made ornaments to decorate your tree, your home, Christmas presents or gift to friends and family. You will make a few different designs, learning macrame knots along the way. You will get to make a Christmas tree, wreath, angel, snowflake and tassel decoration.

This workshop is the perfect excuse to rest your racing mind through creating, amidst the lead up to Christmas chaos. Suitable for complete beginners.

This is an online workshop! We will send you a physical Materials Kit with all the special materials you need for your workshop. The class fee includes shipping to anywhere in Australia. Please provide your postal address in the “Comments” when you make a booking. You will receive your Materials Kit prior to your class date. To allow time for shipping, bookings for this workshop close 1 week prior to the class date.

This workshop will be delivered via the Zoom platform. You can download this program for free for any computer or device. 1 week prior to your class date you will be sent a link to the Zoom Meeting for your class. At the time of your class you can join the Meeting to join your class.

What you will get in your Materials Kit:

• Macrame cotton rope

• Wooden beads

• Ribbon

What you will need:

• A pair of scissors for cutting rope

• A clipboard (If you don’t have one, strong sticky tape or masking tape)

This workshop is also available in person at our Chippendale workshop.

For those feeling crafty this season please join us to make something festive!

We will be sewing Christmas decorations. Great to decorate your tree or around the home. They also make great little handmade gifts.

This course is suitable for absolute beginners or as a refresher for those who haven’t sewn in a while. 

Please bring along your sewing machine, scissors, pins etc. Feel free to bring any fabric you may have or want to use, we will have plenty for you to use as well.

All other materials supplied, ribbons, beads etc as well as a little goodie bag to take home to keep on making!

Craft your way into the festive season!

For those feeling crafty this season, Bronnie will show you how to make Macramé Christmas decorations from cotton rope and recycled yarn. 

On the day, create a series of beautifully hand made ornaments to decorate your tree, or gift to friends and family.

Also the perfect excuse to rest your racing mind through crafting, amidst the leadup to Christmas chaos. 

Everyone takes home a goody bag to keep working with this fun craft: keep going and make a garland! 

Let’s get creative with ribbon, bows and Christmas paper to die for! 

Dazzle your family and friends this Christmas!

In this online class you can learn in the comfort of your own home. A great class to do with the family, or why not meet a friend online to attend together? Bronnie will teach you how to wrap some basic shaped gifts as well as the tricky ones like a wine bottle or that random shaped toy. You will also learn how to tie the perfect bow along with other tips and tricks to make your gifts Instagram-worthy by the time you leave.

This is an online workshop! We will send you a physical Materials Kit with all the special materials you need for your workshop. The class fee includes shipping to anywhere in Australia. Please provide your postal address in the “Comments” when you make a booking. You will receive your Materials Kit prior to your class date. To allow time for shipping, bookings for this workshop close 1 week prior to the class date.

This workshop will be delivered via the Zoom platform. You can download this program for free for any computer or device. 1 week prior to your class date you will be sent a link to the Zoom Meeting for your class. At the time of your class you can join the Meeting to join your class.

What you will get in your Materials Kit:

• Premium gift wrapping paper

• Gift wrapping ribbons

• Tape

• Gift tags

• Extra goodies

What you will need:

• A pair of paper scissors

This workshop is also available in person at our Chippendale workshop. 

Let’s get creative with ribbon, bows and Christmas paper to die for! 

Bronnie will teach you tips and tricks to get beautiful, creative and professional results with your gift wrapping.

Learn to wrap some basic shaped gifts as well as the tricky ones like a wine bottle, or that random-shaped toy. You will also learn how to tie the perfect bow along with other tips and tricks to make your gifts Pinterest-worthy by the time you leave. 

We will supply everything you need paper, ribbon, tape, decos, gift tags and also a goodie bag to take home. 

This is such a fun workshop so please bring your friends along. The perfect opportunity to learn a new skill whilst having a lot of fun this season. 

Craft your way into the festive season!

For those feeling crafty this season, Bronnie will show you how to make Macramé Christmas decorations from cotton rope and recycled yarn. 

On the day, create a series of beautifully hand made ornaments to decorate your tree, or gift to friends and family.

Also the perfect excuse to rest your racing mind through crafting, amidst the leadup to Christmas chaos. 

Everyone takes home a goody bag to keep working with this fun craft: keep going and make a garland! 

Be guided through the process of making your own macramé bag from start to finish from a selection of traditional macrame cotton rope and recycled yarn.

An opportunity to make something beautiful, useful and environmentally friendly.

All materials provided and suitable for all levels of makers.

Make a day of it! Save 10% on the class fee when you also book into our morning Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop!

$105 all materials included

In this workshop we will take you through the steps from start to finish of making your own macramé wall hanging.

You will learn how to get set up and the basic knots of macramé. 

This workshop is a great opportunity to make something really beautiful whilst having fun and learning a new skill. 

This workshop is only a small group so everyone gets plenty of individual help.

Make a day of it! Book into our afternoon Macrame Bag Workshop!

$95 all materials included