Kids School Holiday Workshops
Term 1, 2 & 3 (available to book 3 weeks before each holiday begins).
Spark their creativity these school holidays with our exciting Kids Sewing Workshops!
Led by a trained primary school teacher and a skilled assistant, you can be sure that your child will have a memorable workshop filled with imagination and hands-on fun!
Included:
All equipment and fabric needed.
A hot chocolate and a Rüdi's Bakehouse pastry.
First Stitches: 3-Day Beginner Sewing Course for Kids: aged 8 - 16
Tuesday 15th April - Thursday 17th April
9am - 12pm
Perfect for young creatives eager to learn, First Stitches introduces kids to the wonderful world of sewing in a fun, supportive environment. This beginner-friendly course covers the basics—from threading the machine to basic stitches. With step-by-step guidance and hands-on projects, kids will develop essential skills and complete their very own bunting and shorts.
No experience needed—just a love for making and a little curiosity! Sign up for day 1 or all three…
First Stitches: Day by Day Breakdown
Day One: Getting Started with Sewing - Bunting
Your child will be introduced the world of sewing. They will get hands-on experience with the sewing machine and tools, and by the end of the morning, they will have sewn their own colourful bunting to take home.
Day Two: Mastering the Basics - Sewing Shorts
Day two is all about understanding patterns and practising seams and hems. They will put their skills to the test by sewing a simple pair of shorts.
If they are also joining us for day 3, then they will learn how to add pockets.
Day Three: Finishing Touches on your shorts
On the final day, they will continue to finish off their shorts by adding all the finishing stitches.
Need a challenge? They may like to learn gathering stitch to make ruffles, making their shorts uniquely theirs!
Sew Beyond Basics: 3-Day Intermediate Sewing Course for Kids: aged 8 - 16
Tuesday 22nd April - Thursday 24th April
9am - 12pm
Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Our Sew Beyond Basics course is perfect for kids who have mastered the basics, they can sew independently or have attended a workshop before.
In this fun and more advanced programme, kids will learn to take simple made-to-measure patterns and make them their own! With a focus on independent sewing and creative expression, this course helps young sewists gain confidence in designing and customising their projects. With hands-on guidance, they’ll develop their sewing skills while fostering creativity and independence.
By the end of the course, they'll have created their very own outfit, perfect for showing off their new skills.
As they will be working on ongoing garments, it is recommended they attend at least 2 out of the 3 days.
Sew Beyond Basics: Day by Day Breakdown
Day 1: Pattern Planning & Personalisation
Kids will start by choosing simple base patterns, then explore ways to customise it—adjusting length, adding pockets, mixing fabrics, or even sketching their own design elements. They’ll learn basic pattern modifications and prepare their fabric.
Day 2: Bringing Your Designs to Life
With their fabric pieces cut, sewists will practice key techniques like seam finishes, topstitching, and assembling their designs. They’ll start sewing their project, making creative choices along the way to truly make it their own.
Day 3: Finishing Touches & Final Flair
Now it’s time to add the details that make their garments unique! Kids will sew, troubleshoot, and personalise their creations with embellishments, trims, or custom stitching. By the end of the day, they’ll have a one-of-a-kind finished outfit to take home with pride!
Ready to Start Sewing?
Have some questions? Send us an email so we can help you choose the right course for your child.