CURRENT GROUPS and COURSES AT SPENNYMOOR

‘Sewing Stars’ – a sewing group for 5-7 year olds

• Children will begin to develop their hand sewing skills and techniques.
• ‘Sewing Stars’ will learn how to sew with different materials to create useful item, and will develop their coordination and fine motor skills.  Sewing is an important life skill.
• Sessions and projects will be planned to reflect the age, interests, and ideas of ‘Sewing Stars’, and will give them a good foundation for moving into the ‘Sewing Squad’.

‘Sewing Squad’ – a sewing group for 8-14 year olds

• Children will learn to use a sewing machine, as well as a wide range of other sewing skills and techniques.
• ‘Sewing Squad’ members will learn how to upcycle and recycle unwanted clothing and other textiles to make new and useful items –   this will be an important life skill for their future.
• Sessions and projects will be planned to reflect the age, interests, and ideas of ‘Sewing Squad’ members.

‘SEW Youth’ – Upcycle, Recycle and Mend!  A sewing club for 15-20 yr olds.

• This group is aimed at young people who have an interest in design, and in upcycling or recycling clothing and fabrics to make new garments.
• ‘SEW Youth’ members will learn how to upcycle and recycle unwanted clothing and other textiles using their own ideas, and will experiment with different aspects of sewing including pattern making. 
• Karron will demonstrate the sewing skills needed to achieve their designs, as well as introducing new ideas for young people to experiment with.  
• All ‘SEW Youth’ members will be taught how to use a sewing machine, and basic hand sewing techniques.
• This group will be very much led by the ideas of the young people themselves, and they will work at their own pace – no pressure!

Karron is a qualified teacher and adapts sessions to suit the age and ability of individual children and young people.  Members will learn how to use equipment safely as part of the session.  There is no pressure, and everyone will be given lots of support and encouragement to develop their confidence and skills.

Places are limited and must be booked in advance – please contact us at hello@craftykitz.co.uk. for more information, and to find out if there are places available.  

NEW COURSES FOR 2025 COMING SOON!

All sessions take place at Spennymoor Youth and Community Centre on Tuesdays between 6pm – 8pm.  Courses must be booked in advance.

Karron will be available to support and guide all sewers at each of the weekly sessions, and you will learn at your own pace – no pressure at all!  As a qualified teacher, Karron understands that sewers will learn at different rates, and in different ways so she will adapt her teaching style to suit the needs of individuals.  We want you to enjoy your sewing experience and, although we aim to teach you specific skills during our courses, you are under no pressure to achieve a certain amount by the end of the 4 weeks.

If you cannot see a course to suit your needs, please contact us as we are open to suggestions for new courses.

We look forward to helping you on your sewing journey!