Tuesday 28 May 2013

Workshops in June

We are pleased to announce our schedule of classes for June!

 If you have any questions regarding any of the workshops, please feel free to contact us on 03 348 6187 or send us an email to info@themakecafe.co.nz.


Intermediate Knitting – Socks!                              Sunday 2nd June            11.00am – 3.00pm                       $45
Learn the art of knitting in the round and make yourself a pair of socks to keep your tootsies warm this winter! Warning: once you've made one pair, everyone will want some!



Beginner's Crochet - Flowers                                Sunday 2nd June            2.30 – 4.00pm                            $45
A perfect class for those who've always wanted to give crochet a try, in this 1.5 hour class you will learn the basic crochet stiches needed to make flowers and leave with a pattern for several different petal variations.



Hooked – An introduction to Crochet              Tuesday 4th June                          7.00 – 9.30pm                     $45
Learn to master the basic crochet stitches and make a gorgeous infinity scarf to wear all winter long!



Fabric Flowers - Adults                           Thursday 6th June                       7.30 – 9.30pm                            $30
Learn several different sewing techniques to make fabric flowers. A great evening class to enjoy with a group of friends!


Marriage Course – 7 weeks                    Begins: Friday 7th June                7.30 – 9.30pm                            $90 per couple
A weekly seven session course in which you will learn how to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. A strong, loving and lifelong relationship doesn’t happen by chance. It takes effort and dedication to keep the fun and romance alive. We can all learn how to make even the happiest marriage better.


Make a Messenger Bag                             Saturday 8th June                        1.00 – 4.30pm                            $40
An intermediate sewing class for those confident with a sewing machine, but wishing to add a few extra skills to their sewing repertoire! You will make a messenger style bag, the perfect size for carrying almost everything!


 Fabric Covered Notebooks                       Monday 10th June                       7.30 – 9.30pm                            $35
Add a touch of handmade to your stationary and learn how to cover an A5 notebook with gorgeous fabric! All materials provided.


Sew a Heart Quilt Block                          Tuesday 11th June                       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.


Ottoman Class                                          Thursday 13th June                     6.00 – 9.00pm                            $75
An all inclusive workshop in which you will create a comfy fabric pouf to put your feet up on!



Fabric Printing - Kids                               Saturday 15th June                      1.00 – 2.00pm                            $20
Learn how to print your own fabric using handmade stamps, stencils and fabric pens. Let's see how creative you can get in designing your own stamps too!


 Learn to Knit                                         Sunday 16th June                        12.00 – 3.00pm                           $45
Learn the basics of knitting and make yourself a beautiful pair of fingerless mittens to keep your hands cosy through the colder months!


Bezel Necklace and Earrings                    Monday 17th June                       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!




Cake Pops                                             Tuesday 18th June                       7.30 – 9.30pm                            $45
Learn how to master the art of making these much sought after culinary treats and wow all your friends and family at your next morning tea!


Advanced Beginner’s Knitting                   Wednesday 19th June                  6.00 – 9.00pm                            $45
If you know how to cast on and a few basic stitches but want to learn how to take your knitting abilities to the next level, then this is the class for you!


Make a Market Bag                                 Saturday 22nd June                     10.00 – 12.30pm                         $45
Perfect for beginner sewers, if you have tried a few projects before or completed our Learn to Sew course this is the class for you! Use your knowledge of sewing in straight lines to make a bag perfect for a trip to the market!


Intermediate Crochet                              Sunday 23rd June                       1.00 – 3.30pm                            $45
Further your skill and knowledge of crochet in this 2.5 hour class, in which you will work with our highly experienced tutor to create an elegant Queen Anne Lace scarf. How very posh!



Learn to Sew                                              Monday 24th June                  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.


Make a Flex Frame Purse                         Tuesday 25th June                       7.30 – 9.30pm                            $35
In this advanced beginners sewing class, you will learn how to work with flex frames to create either a useful little coin purse or a glasses case to protect your specs!



Cake decorating – Fondant Roses               Wednesday 26th June                  7.00 – 9.30pm                            $45
Learn a really lovely culinary craft technique: making beautiful fondant rose decorations to add to a cake or cupcakes! Guaranteed to impress your guests!


Fabric Decoupaged Furniture                    Saturday 29th June                      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!


Simple Strip Quilt                Sunday 30th June                          10am – 4pm                                $60          
If you've never quilted before and would like to have a go, this is the class for you! Learn the basic principles and make a simple strip quilt with a selection of beautiful fabrics.

Tuesday 14 May 2013

Workshops in May

Wow, it's May already! Where does time disappear to these days?? We have been very busy over the last few weeks planning a jam packed schedule of workshops for the next couple of months and it brings us great pleasure to announce our list of classes for this month!

We've been working very hard to offer a broad spectrum of workshops and cater for all interests and abilities, so hopefully there's something here to interest everyone! If, however, you don't find what you're looking for, please feel free to email us at info@themakecafe.co.nz with any suggestions or feedback and we will try our very best to help.

Simple Strip Quilt                Sunday 19th May                          10am – 4pm                        $60          FULL


If you've never quilted before and would like to have a go, this is the class for you! Learn the basic principles and make a simple strip quilt with a selection of beautiful fabrics.


Bezel Necklace and Earrings        Monday 20th May                         7.30 – 9.30pm                      $45        FULL

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

Embroidery Hoops                          Tuesday 21st May                        7.30 – 9.30pm                            $35

Learn some of the most useful basic embroidery stitches and create a wonderful piece of embroidered art in a hoop!


Learn to Sew                      Wednesday 22nd May                  7.30 – 9.30pm                            $35        FULL

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.

Zip, Pipe and Stitch Part 1                  Thursday 23rd May                       7.30 – 9.30pm                            $45

Make a cushion cover whilst learning heaps of essential sewing skills – applique, piping, zips and binding!



Woodland Felties                                    Saturday 25th May                       2.00 – 3.30pm                            $20

Come and make some cute woodland critters from felt and a little bit of thread! For children aged 6 and above, some hand-sewing experience would be beneficial.


Learn to Knit                       Sunday 26th May                          12.00 – 3.00pm                           $45       FULL
Learn the basics of knitting and make yourself a beautiful pair of fingerless mittens to keep your hands cosy through the colder months!

Hooked – An introduction to Crochet       Sunday 26th May                          1.00 – 3.30pm                            $45
Learn to master the basic crochet stitches and make a gorgeous infinity scarf to wear all winter long!


Upcycle a lampshade!                              Monday 27th May                         7.30 – 9.30pm                            $35

Bring in an old lampshade needing a new lease of life and we will show you how to give it a make-over! You will also receive a 10% discount off our range of 250 quilting weight fabrics to spruce up your shade with!

Make an Apron                                       Tuesday 28th May            7.30 – 9.30pm                            $35

If you have some basic sewing experience, this class will help you advance your skills by making a pretty apron to do your baking in!


Intermediate Crochet                               Tuesday 28th May            7.00 – 9.30pm                            $45

Further your skill and knowledge of crochet in this 2.5 hour class, in which you will work with our highly experienced tutor to create an elegant Queen Anne Lace scarf. How very posh!


Advanced Beginner’s Knitting                  Wednesday 29th May                    6.00 – 9.00pm                            $45
If you know how to cast on and a few basic stitches but want to learn how to take your knitting abilities to the next level, then this is the class for you!


Bezel Necklace and Earrings                    Wednesday 29th May                    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!

Stay tuned for the release of our June workshop schedule in the next few days - it's chocka!