Threadheads is a sewing and creative club where your tween/teen will learn about fashion, costume and accessory design and how to develop their own style. For the spring session we are exploring upcycling: taking old clothing and making it into something new and fun to use. During our Upcyling Session, participants will learn about sustainable fashion practices and how to design, cut and sew their own one of a kind upcycled clothing and accessories from start to finish using old jeans, t-shirts and ties. All fabrics, trims, materials and machines are provided. Students may bring their own machine if they wish.
Open to 10 to 15 year olds of all genders.
No prior sewing experience necessary.
Space is very limited so register soon.
When: Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm
Runs: April 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
Where: Trinity Anglican Church, 166 Dinsley Street Blyth
Cost: $195
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FACTS is offering a sewing and creative club for tweens and teens aged 10 to 15. Through different weekly projects we will teach elements of design, both hand and machine sewing skills, and creative problem solving within a sharing environment. Our goal is to encourage participants to express themselves through their own designs, styling and creativity while having lots of fun. Projects will include simple garments, accessories, jewellery, fashion design projects and fabric dyeing and painting.
The club is lead by Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston, a costume designer with over 25 years experience in costume and fashion design and construction. Jennifer is the owner of Pick a Posie Vintage in Blyth and the director of the Fashion Arts & Creative Textiles Studio (FACTS). She believes that sewing and fibre arts are a great way to foster community and learn valuable life and creative skills while having a lot of fun.
Fashion is part of our everyday lives. It is how we express ourselves and define who we are. What better way to explore the world of self expression than by learning about how to design and create clothes and accessories for yourself? Sewing and fibre arts is both a meditative and social practice that will introduce your child to skills and creativity that will stay with them throughout their lives.
Sign up for Threadheads now as space is limited.
When: Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm
Runs: April 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
Where: Trinity Anglican Church, 166 Dinsley Street Blyth
Cost: $195
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