Upcoming Classes and Workshops

We offer many creative classes and workshops in re-purposing waste, particularly with a focus on upcycling jeans and T-shirts. Listed, are some of our upcoming workshops and classes.

You can also keep up to date with our classes and workshops through our Humanitix profile (the ticketing platform we use) or via our social media - Facebook Page and Instagram.

Some of our courses are very popular and fill up quickly (e.g., under 24 hours). If you follow our Humanitix profile you will be notified as soon as courses are made available.

Creative Kids Vouchers

You can use Creative Kids vouchers for kids workshops and classes. You will need to pay a small materials fee (normally $10).

To book using the creative kids vouchers, please do NOT book through Humanitix, but email us at info@UpcycleNewcastle.org.au 

 

 

We teach sewing rules, and then show you how to break them! We offer 20 hours of sewing goodness delivered to you weekly. This class is aimed at people who would like to significantly increase their sewing skills, and is perfect for people with no to limited sewing ability, a real 'back to basics' class. 

More details or book this Upcycle Newcastle Workshop here

 

Conquering Zippers Course

Have you been sewing your whole life and are yet to wrangle a zip properly?  Do you avoid inserting zips? This workshop is for you! 

More details or book this Upcycle Newcastle Workshop here

 

Kids & Teens Beginner Sewing

Teaching your kids and teens everything they need to kick start their basic sewing machine skills. Aimed at 9+ year olds, we offer project based teaching, with students completing items of a pencil/pen wrap and simple backpack with drawstrings and straps.

More details or book this Upcycle Newcastle Workshop here

 

Project Classes 

Need help with alterations, mending, or following a pattern? Perhaps some assistance with inserting a zip, changing an op shop find, sprucing up a pair of jeans, or learning to darn? Maybe you just want to hone in your sewing skills in a supportive and creative environment?

More details or book this Upcycle Newcastle Workshop here

Saturday Project Classes

Need help with alterations, mending, or following a pattern? Perhaps some assistance with inserting a zip, changing an op shop find, sprucing up a pair of jeans, or learning to darn? Maybe you just want to hone in your sewing skills in a supportive and creative environment?

More details or book this Upcycle Newcastle Workshop here

 

Hat Making Workshop 

Join us for this super fun and practical workshop of hat making. If you've ever wanted to learn how to make your own bucket or sun hat this workshop is for you. Over 4 hours, we will cover all the sewing techniques you need to know to be sun smart and looking great at the same time.

Slow Stitch Saturday

Visible mending and slow stitching bring together a gentle mindfulness, creativity and perhaps a much needed slowness to the day. Last Saturday of the month is Slow Stitch Saturday, 11am-1pm (apart from January, December and public holidays). These are unstructured machine free sharing sessions, where we will use hand stitching, darning, and visible mending techniques. Plenty to be inspired by, and all the assistance you might need.

More details or book this Upcycle Newcastle Workshop here