Education programs
Incursions & Excursions for Schools, Kindergartens & OSHC
Bring sewing, creativity, and sustainability into your learning program with Little Stitch Academy’s hands-on workshops available as incursions (we come to you) or excursions at our Preston studio.
Our workshops are aligned with STEAM learning and designed for Kindergarten to Year 12, combining creativity, design thinking, practical mending skills, and environmental awareness in an engaging, age-appropriate way.
Students don’t just make something, they build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of how caring for clothes can reduce waste.
Workshop Options
Excursions – Small Groups - up to 12 students (On-Site Only)
Ideal for deeper, hands-on learning experiences.
Includes:
- Beginner sewing machine lesson
- Guided machine stitching
- Introduction to simple construction techniques
- The student take home their finished project
Note: Sewing machine lessons are available on-site only.
Incursions or Excursions – Medium to Large Groups - up to 24 students
Perfect for classrooms, OSHC programs, and school holiday activities.
Students learn:
- Threading a needle
- Sewing a button
- Repairing small tears
- Simple, effective hand-stitching
- Practical mending skills they can use at home
- A discussion on textile sustainability
- Our 9 lives of a garment trivia game to teach them ways to reduce textile waste
What’s Included (90-minute Workshop)
- Introduction to sewing and sustainable fashion
- Guided, hands-on stitching activity
- “9 Lives of a Garment” interactive trivia session
- Reflection and take-home inspiration
- A mending goody bag for each student
Workshop Fees
$550 + GST per 90-minute workshop
The price is the same for all workshop formats, whether held at your school (incursion) or at our studio (excursion).
Maximum group sizes depend on the type of workshop:
- Sewing Machine Workshop (Excursion – at Little Stitch Academy)
Up to 12 students
- Hand-Stitching & Mending Workshop (Incursion or Excursion)
Up to 24 students
If your group is larger, multiple workshops can be scheduled.
Travel Fee
A $50 travel fee applies for incursions requiring more than 1 hour of total travel time.
Pricing may vary slightly depending on materials or specific program requirements.
Financial support
Many Melbourne councils offer grants or subsidies for sustainability-focused school workshops. These programs can often cover part or all of the workshop fee.
Funding may be available through:
- Sustainability education grants
- Environment or waste-reduction initiatives
- Community or school engagement programs
- STEM or STEAM learning grants
We recommend contacting your local council’s sustainability or community development team — application processes are usually straightforward and schools often qualify automatically.
Book an Incursion or Excursion
We’d love to stitch with your students.
📧 admin@littlestitchacademy.com.au
Get in touch to request a quote or discuss how we can tailor the workshop to your cohort and timetable.
Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion
At Little Stitch Academy, creating a safe and welcoming space for children is extremely important to us. As parents ourselves, we understand how much trust families place in anyone working with their children. That’s why we take child safety seriously in everything we do.
We follow the Victorian Child Safe Standards and make children’s wellbeing, safety, and confidence a priority in our studio.
Our practices include:
✔ Following clear child safety policies and procedures in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards
✔ Creating a welcoming and respectful environment for all children, including those who are neurodiverse or have additional needs
✔ All staff hold a valid Working With Children Check
✔ Staff maintain current First Aid and CPR certification, including Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012)
✔ Clear procedures for identifying and responding to child safety concerns
✔ When workshops run without parents present, the studio doors remain locked during sessions to ensure children remain in a safe and supervised environment
✔ A visible and open studio space, with large windows facing the street
✔ A non-judgmental environment where children can build creativity, confidence, and self-expression
✔ Protection of children’s privacy and digital safety, photos showing children’s faces are not taken during workshops
Any images that may appear on our social media feature staff members’ own children or children whose parents have provided explicit consent.
We proudly celebrate diversity and believe every child, regardless of background, needs, or abilities, deserves the opportunity to learn, create, and thrive.