WORKSHOPS & SHORT COURSES

 

Short on time but big on sewing aspiration? We offer a wide range 6-12 hour workshops on specialised sewing and fashion topics. Learn a new skill, brush up on your techniques, or sample our studio and learning environment before committing to a longer course.

 

BEADING & SEQUINS WORKSHOP

〰️ 16 & 30 march 〰️

BEADING & SEQUINS WORKSHOP 〰️ 16 & 30 march 〰️

 

TAME YOUR OVERLOCKER

Most sewers use only a fraction of their overlocker’s potential. It’s time to take charge and make your investment work harder!

LEARN TO SEW

This course is especially designed for complete beginners who want to learn to sew. Available as a weekend Workshop or as a short evening course of 5 weeks.

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

Two day Adobe Illustrator Fashion Drawing Workshop. Learn how to use this program to create Teck Packs.

BEADING & SEQUINS

Learn Beading & Sequins techniques to embellish your garments or soft furnishings.

 

27 April & 4 May 2025

START YOUR OWN LABEL

Learn the skills that will make or break your label including business management, marketing, outsourcing & product specification.

18 & 25 May 2025

FASHION DRAWING (MANUAL)

A two day Manual Fashion Drawing Workshop. Graphite pencils, water based coloured pencils and markers are covered in the course (cost includes a drawing kit).

14 & 21 September 2025

FABRIC & TEXTILES WORKSHOP

Learn about fibre characteristics (including the hand or drape), colour schemes, the effect of weave, prints, fabric finishes and more.

MAKE YOUR OWN HAT

Create a bespoke hat to suit the shape of your face and body and then create designer trims to finish your unique creation.

 

PERSONAL STYLING WORKSHOP

Author and stylist Dijanna Mulhearn will show you how to choose clothes and accessories that work for your shape and style.

FASHION MARKETING

For a successful career in fashion, you’ll need to apply your creativity to the business side of your label and embrace digital marketing.

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MAKE A SARI BLOUSE

Make a lined, princess style sari blouse with short sleeves. A pattern, tailored to your dress and cup size is included in this class.

KIDS SEWING WORKSHOP

School holiday fun for creative kids. Designed to teach children basic hand sewing stitches by creating a racoon or fox softie.

 

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