Thursday 25 September: Kids' Beginner Workshop - Make a Tote Bag

$85.00

Does your child love to carry their treasures, or snacks in style? Are they curious about sewing and eager to make something practical and cool? Then our Kids' Beginner Tote Bag Workshop is the perfect fit!

In this fun and engaging workshop, young creators will discover the exciting world of machine sewing in a safe and supportive environment. They'll build confidence as they learn essential skills like safely operating a sewing machine, threading it, sewing straight seams, and understanding how to work with fabric.

But the most exciting part? They get to design and create their very own custom tote bag! This is a fantastic project for beginners, teaching fundamental sewing techniques while resulting in a super useful and personalized item.

Your child will have a blast choosing from a wide array of vibrant, kid-friendly fabrics and straps. They'll learn how to cut their fabric pieces, sew the main body of the bag, and securely attach the handles.

This workshop is designed for kids aged 8 to 12, and who are beginners or relatively new to sewing. The focus is on building confidence and making sewing enjoyable.

What’s included?

  • All materials and sewing machines are provided, so all your child needs to bring is their enthusiasm!

  • Morning tea/snack

Good to know for safety

  • All kids to wear closed in shoes

  • Long hair needs to be tied back

When?

Thursday 25 September, 9am to 12.30pm

Where?

Thursday - Balcony Room (Level 1) Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021

Does your child love to carry their treasures, or snacks in style? Are they curious about sewing and eager to make something practical and cool? Then our Kids' Beginner Tote Bag Workshop is the perfect fit!

In this fun and engaging workshop, young creators will discover the exciting world of machine sewing in a safe and supportive environment. They'll build confidence as they learn essential skills like safely operating a sewing machine, threading it, sewing straight seams, and understanding how to work with fabric.

But the most exciting part? They get to design and create their very own custom tote bag! This is a fantastic project for beginners, teaching fundamental sewing techniques while resulting in a super useful and personalized item.

Your child will have a blast choosing from a wide array of vibrant, kid-friendly fabrics and straps. They'll learn how to cut their fabric pieces, sew the main body of the bag, and securely attach the handles.

This workshop is designed for kids aged 8 to 12, and who are beginners or relatively new to sewing. The focus is on building confidence and making sewing enjoyable.

What’s included?

  • All materials and sewing machines are provided, so all your child needs to bring is their enthusiasm!

  • Morning tea/snack

Good to know for safety

  • All kids to wear closed in shoes

  • Long hair needs to be tied back

When?

Thursday 25 September, 9am to 12.30pm

Where?

Thursday - Balcony Room (Level 1) Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021

Sewing Tools - Starter Kit
$159.00

What Your Child Will Learn:

Machine Sewing Essentials: How to safely use a sewing machine, thread it, and sew strong, straight seams.

Fabric Familiarity: Understanding fabric direction and how to cut it accurately.

Basic Bag Construction: Assembling the main body of the tote bag and attaching handles securely.

Problem-Solving: Learning to fix small mistakes and build resilience.

Creative Customisation: Choosing fabrics and potentially adding personal flair to their bag.

Why Sewing is Great for Kids:

Fosters Creativity: Encourages design thinking and self-expression.

Develops Fine Motor Skills: Improves precision, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity.

Teaches Patience & Persistence: Seeing a project through from start to finish builds focus and determination.

Boosts Practical Skills: They'll gain a valuable life skill they can use for many projects to come.

Builds Self-Esteem: There's immense pride in carrying something you've made yourself!

Spaces are limited for this exciting workshop, so secure your child's spot today! They'll walk away with a fantastic, handmade tote bag they can use for school, trips to the library, carrying toys, or anything else their heart desires!