Education programs

Early Years Workshops (Kindergarten & Childcare)

Our Early Years workshops are designed for younger children, with shorter, engaging sessions that match their attention span and developmental stage.

These sessions focus on fine motor skills, creativity, and introducing basic sewing concepts in a fun, hands-on way.

Workshop Format (40 minutes)

Introduction to sewing through storytelling and visual tools
Guided hands-on activity (threading, simple stitching or fabric exploration)
Sensory and age-appropriate learning
Simple take-home element (where appropriate)

Group Size
Up to 20–24 children (depending on age and support staff)

Workshop Fee
$250 + GST per session

Multiple sessions can be booked back-to-back for larger groups or full-day programs.

A 10% discount applies to multiple workshop bookings within the same school or centre.

Incursions & Excursions for Schools & 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

$450 + GST per 90-minute workshop

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.

Half-day and full-day bookings available upon request.

A 10% discount applies to multiple workshop bookings within the same school or centre.

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)

✔ The supervising staff member on site has completed Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting, and Child Safety training through Geccko

✔ 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.

Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion

At Little Stitch Academy, creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for children is at the heart of everything we do.

As parents ourselves, we understand the trust families place in us when their children attend our classes. We take that responsibility seriously and work hard to ensure every child feels safe, supported, respected and encouraged to be themselves.

Our teaching team is made up of caring, creative women who genuinely enjoy working with children and helping them build confidence, independence and practical skills through sewing.

Little Stitch Academy operates in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and has procedures in place to support children's wellbeing and safety.

Our Commitment Includes

✔ All staff hold a valid Working With Children Check

✔ All staff maintain current First Aid and CPR certification

✔ All staff have completed Mandatory Reporting and GECCKO child safety training

✔ Clear procedures for identifying, responding to and reporting child safety concerns

✔ A welcoming and respectful environment for all children, including neurodiverse children and those with additional support needs

✔ A secure studio environment, with doors remaining locked during classes where children attend without a parent or carer

✔ A visible and open studio space with large street-facing windows

✔ Respect for children's privacy and digital safety

✔ A positive, non-judgemental environment where children are encouraged to learn, create, make mistakes and grow in confidence

Neurodiverse Learners

We recognise that every child learns differently.

Many families choose sewing because it provides a structured, hands-on activity that encourages focus, creativity, problem-solving and independence. Students work at their own pace, allowing them to experience success in a way that feels comfortable and achievable for them.

While our classes can be busy, our teachers do their best to understand each child's needs and create an environment where every student feels welcomed, supported and included.

If your child has any additional needs that may help us support them more effectively, we encourage you to contact us before their first class.

Privacy & Photography

Protecting children's privacy is important to us.

Photographs showing children's faces are not taken during classes or workshops. Any images used on our website or social media feature staff members' children or children whose parents have provided explicit permission.

Our Philosophy

We proudly celebrate diversity and believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, create and thrive.

Whether a child is naturally confident or a little nervous, highly creative or highly analytical, our goal is the same: to provide a safe and supportive environment where they can learn new skills, express themselves and feel proud of what they achieve.

Acknowledgment of Country

Little Stitch Academy respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land where we learn, sew, and create.

We honour their rich traditions of making, craft, and storytelling, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.