Sew and weave at Easter

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 weave a wall hanging using chunky yarns and the other half learning how to sew a lined tote bag 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 weaving 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 weaving

12.30 - 1.15 - Lunch break 

1.15 - 3.45 - Group 2 Sewing, Group 1 weaving 

3.45 - 4pm - Celebration of our work

Learn to weave Workshop:

A playful, creative, and calming introduction to weaving for kids. An accessible craft that uses lots of different yarns and embellishments to create a unique wall hanging for your room. 

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 tote bag from cotton to keep all of your valuables safe inside! Children will choose from a wide range of vintage and reclaimed fabric available at the cabin. 

All tools and materials will be provided. 

Ideal for:

Kids ages 8–15, beginners especially.

Benefits of weaving and sewing:

Mindfulness - weaving 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

Some fabric scraps and ideas for future projects 

A sense of accomplishment and calm