Learn to sew for ages 5+
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Our Young Creatives programme is all about letting young people explore and develop creative skills! Beginners is the first stage of our sewing programme and is all about mastering the basics of machine set up (threading, bobbin winding) and basic functions (straight seams, using guides) The aim of Beginners is to learn how to use the machine and sew well with it - by working on small simple projects students can start to understand how the sewing process works and how to hone their skills and use good practices when sewing. In the first session of a new term everyone makes an unlined tote bag (plain colour, pre-cut), to cover the machine basics and to give them something to carry their work in. Students can then choose from a selection of small projects, including scrunchies, key chains, bookmarks, face wipes, coasters, mini wallets, mini drawstring bags, etc. After completing a project tutors will assess the work & provide students with feedback - with the aim to encourage independence (e.g. threading up the machine themselves), neat sewing and good practices (e.g. cutting all loose threads on finished projects) Winter Term Dates 27th October - 15th December, 3.30-4.30pm (no class 3rd or 24th November, 6 sessions) Cost includes a fat quarter pack, tote bag fabric & all haberdashery. Please select colour for Tote bag when booking - see images for colour choices (please note, returning students do not need to make the tote bag again)
Cancellation Policy
Booking - Payments must be received in full or in part when booking online - All courses & workshops include £5 non-refundable admin fee. - Any remaining payment must be paid by bank transfer before the course/workshop start date. Cancellations These must be received at least two weeks before the workshop starts to receive a refund, minus £5 non-refundable admin fee. Payment cannot be refunded if places are cancelled later that this date. MYO Workshops: - £10 deposit is non-refundable, this covers admin fees & workshop planning - Workshops not held at Learn & Create (Newtonmore) must be held at community venues e.g. village or church halls, not your own home - Venues will need to have their own public liability insurance, provide electricity outlets, chairs & tables. - Booking & payment of a community venue is the responsibility of the individual/group (if not using Learn & Create in Newtonmore). - Individual/Group must inform the venue if the chosen workshop will include sewing equipment. All Learn & Create equipment is PAT tested & we can provide details of our insurance if necessary. - Remaining payments are due 3 weeks before your workshop date & are non-refundable from this point Machine Hire & Project Help Sessions - Upon requesting a session we will be in touch and let you know of available dates - please give as many details as you can (e.g. evenings or day time, weekdays or weekends) - By booking a machine hire session you are confirming that you have basic knowledge of using the machine and if there is any feature, equipment or tool you are unfamiliar with you will ask our staffs for help. - Minor breakages such as broken/bent needles, pins, quilting clips will not incur any compensation. - Breakages to sewing machines, irons and equipment which result in repair or replacement will incur either full or part compensation Young Creatives & After School Clubs ​​If you cancel your place 14 days prior to the programme start date (e.g. by the first date of the block) you will receive a full refund. If you cancel your place 7 days prior to the programme start date (e.g. by the first date of the block) you will receive a 60% refund as by this time we are likely to have purchased materials. We will not be able to refund cancellations received later than 7 days prior to the programme start date.