Sew and Knit in Half-Term
Sew and Knit in Half-Term
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Join Carly (One of Six) and Theo (Theodora Goes Wild) for a whole day of creativity and mindful making at the One of Six cabin in Walthamstow Central.
Spend half of the day learning how to knit using chunky yarns and needles and the other half learning how to sew a little pouch on the sewing machines.
This club is open to all children aged 8+. All you need is a desire to learn and an enthusiasm to try new things.
The groups won't be bigger than 6 children each, so everyone will get lots of attention.
We will focus on encouragement and celebration of our successes, fostering a sense of pride in what we've achieved.
Kindness and collaboration will be at the centre of these groups.
Where is it?
The One of Six cabin is part of Thames-Side Studios in Walthamstow Central:
Studio 12, 259a High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH (entrance is on Cleveland Park Avenue)
The cabin is a lovely light space, kitted out with sewing machines and haberdashery. It has its own toilet and sink facilities. Please note the cabin does not have step free access.
Who is running the day?
Carly from One of Six will be running the Sewing workshop. Carly is an experienced teacher and SENDCo and self-taught sewer with a love of repurposing and upcycling.
Theo from 'Theodora Goes Wild' will be running the knitting workshop. Theo is a knit and crochet designer with many years of experience both making and teaching workshops in her craft.
Both Carly and Theo are DBS checked. Carly has completed full paediatric First Aid training.
How will the day work?
The day will be split into two halves with a lunch break in the middle and celebration of our work at the end:
10 - 12.30pm - Group 1 Sewing, Group 2 Knitting
12.30 - 1.15 - Lunch break
1.15 - 3.45 - Group 2 Sewing, Group 1 knitting
3.45 - 4pm - Celebration of our work
Learn to Knit Workshop:
A playful, creative, and calming introduction to knitting for kids.
Kids learn the basics: how to cast on, knit in garter stitch, change colours and cast
off. They will then choose colours and different textured yarns to make a stripy multi-
coloured scarf, completely unique to them.
Learn to Sew Workshop:
Explore your creativity and ideas in a welcoming, supportive environment and learn new skills to be used in lots of fun projects.
An introduction to machine-sewing - learn how to make a lined pouch from cotton to keep all of your valuables safe inside!
All tools and materials will be provided.
Ideal for:
Kids ages 8–15, beginners especially.
Benefits of knitting and sewing:
Mindfulness - knitting and sewing naturally support calm and focus, and we will highlight:
-Slowing down and noticing each stitch
- Strengthening patience and concentration.
- Creativity over perfection
- Builds fine motor skills
- Boosts confidence through making
- Encouraging self-expression with shapes, colour and textures
- Creates screen-free relaxation time
What they'll take home:
Their finished projects
A child-friendly stitch guide
Their own chunky needles and lots of chunky multi-coloured yarns
Some fabric scraps and ideas for future projects
A sense of accomplishment and calm
