Monday 1 April 2013

Workshops in April

We hope you've all been eagerly awaiting the release of our workshop dates for April! It's going to be a great month here at The Make Cafe, with some popular classes returning for another term and a few new additions to the roster too!

If you have questions about any of our workshops, please feel free to email us on info@themakecafe.co.nz or call us in store to speak with one of our crafty ladies on 03 348 6187.


Learn to Sew    Wednesday 3rd April    7.30 – 9.30pm    $35

In this complete beginner's workshop, you will get plenty of one-to-one tuition to help you learn how to use a sewing machine to make a basic cushion cover. Maximum of four students.




Learn to Crochet    Sunday 7th April    1.30pm – 4.00pm    $45

Get Hooked! It's time to learn how to crochet, in this 2.5 hour workshop you will lean how to crochet a beanie (adult or child size). All materials included and take home your first crochet hook to keep creating!
Cover a Fabric Lampshade    Monday 8th April    7.30 – 9.30pm    $45

Learn how to cover a bedside lamp with beautiful fabric! Choose from our huge range of designer fabrics; there's something to suit everything setting.




Cake decorating – Ruffles     Wednesday 10th April    7 – 9.30pm    $45

Over the course of 2.5 hours, you will learn several culinary craft techniques, including how to create a ruffled effect with butter cream and how to make a fondant flower.

Bezel Necklace and Earrings    Monday 15th April    7.30 – 9.30pm    $45

Make your own necklace and pair of earrings whilst learning the techniques behind making resin jewellery. A very addictive hobby!


Learn to Sew    Tuesday 16th April     7.30 – 9.30pm    $35

In this complete beginner's workshop, you will get plenty of one-to-one tuition to help you learn how to use a sewing machine to make a basic cushion cover. Maximum of four students.


Cake decorating – Vintage Cupcakes    Wednesday 17th April    7 – 9.30pm    $45

Decorate six cupcakes using a range of culinary craft techniques, including icing, embossing and creating edible flowers.


Ottoman Class     Thursday 18th April     6 – 9pm     $75

An all inclusive workshop in which you will create a comfy fabric pouf to put your feet up on!




Fabric Decoupaged Furniture     Saturday 20th April    9am – 5pm     $75

In this full day's workshop, you will learn how to cover a piece of your own furniture in stunning fabrics. A perfect craft for fabric addicts who don't sew!


Beginner's Knitting    Sunday 21st April    12 - 3pm    $45



In this three hour workshop, you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off in order to create a lovely warm pair of fingerless mittens. All materials included and take home your first pair of knitting needles!


Charm Bracelet    Monday 22nd April     7.30 – 9.30pm   $45

Use pretty charms to create a bracelet that is full of your personality! 


Sew a Heart Quilt Block    Tuesday 30th April     7.30 – 9.30pm     $35

Learn to foundation paper piece. This is technique by which fabric is sewn to paper to make a quilt block.





And we're sure you've all been waiting to hear what children's workshops we will be running over the school holidays? Well, we've got some exciting news! We will be running a series of 10 sessions of crafty goodness for your little ones between 22nd April - 3rd May!



Follow the link to see the full range and information: http://sewpretty.co.nz/workshops/kids_workshops













1 comment:

  1. oh how I wished I lived in your neighbourhood! Funnily enough I just discovered a company called Dabble in the US who do a similar thing, they offer one off courses for people to learn something new in, be it creative, technical or business... Fabulous! Love it!! And that Ruffle Cake... oh my goodness! Astounding!

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