Casual Class

Casual Sewing Classes (Drop-In Sessions)

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Important: Our booking system allows one child per booking.

If you are booking for multiple children, please add each child to the cart separately before checking out.
Simply repeat the booking process for each child and add them to your cart, then complete one single checkout for all bookings together.

The sibling discount will automatically apply at checkout when multiple children are booked in the same transaction.

Please do not complete payment after each booking, otherwise the discount will not apply.

Our casual sewing classes run at the same time as our full-term program and are ideal for families who prefer flexibility, or for children trying sewing for the first time before committing to a full term.

Casual classes take place in our Preston studio and are open to all school-aged children, from 6 to teens. As with all our programs, we are proud to welcome young makers from age five.

Location: 18/509 High Street, Preston VIC 3072

What We Do

In each 55-minute class, children learn to:

- Use the sewing machine safely

- Mend and upcycle

- Explore beginner fashion design

Each child works on their own project at their own pace.

Children booked into casual sessions may be given a smaller or shorter project so they can finish within a single class.

Who Can Participate

Our classes are open to school-aged children, from 6 years old up to teens.

While everyone is welcome in any time slot, here’s a simple guide to help choose the best fit:

- 4–5pm

Best for younger children and beginners who enjoy an earlier session and gentle, beginner-friendly projects.

- 5–6pm

A mixed-age, all-levels class. This session often has a good balance of ages, and everyone gets along beautifully.

- 6–7pm

Often preferred by older, more independent children and teens. Sewing is individual, so mixed ages are never an issue — everyone works at their own pace.

These are only recommendations. Children are welcome to join any class that suits your family’s schedule.

Morning Sessions (Thursday & Friday)

Our Thursday and Friday morning sessions are semi-private sewing classes open to both children and adults. They offer a small, calm learning environment that suits a wide range of learners, including home-schooled students, adults wanting to learn during the day, parents and children learning together, or anyone who prefers a quieter class setting.

These sessions run in the same studio environment as our after-school classes, but because they take place during the day they are often very small or even private, allowing for plenty of individual guidance and support from the teacher.

The atmosphere is naturally calm and sensory-friendly, with low to no background music, making the space comfortable for anyone who benefits from a quieter environment. We warmly welcome people of all abilities.

Classes are project-based and tailored to each participant. Students work at their own pace and can either follow projects provided by the studio or bring their own project if there is something specific they would like to learn or make.

Sessions can be booked for one or two hours, either as a one-off lesson or as a regular weekly class.

Bookings are available on our website under both Casual and full term classes.

Safety

We teach strong, consistent safety habits and supervise closely at all times. As with any hands-on craft, small needle pricks or minor accidents may occasionally occur, and we always manage them calmly and safely.

We respect the privacy of all children, so no photos are allowed during class. If you’d like a photo of your child sewing, please speak with us to organise one.

Pricing

$42 per class

All sewing materials and sewing-machine use are included.

Book 2 or more classes and enjoy a multi-booking discount.

What to Bring

Nothing is required. Children may bring:

- A water bottle

- A small snack if needed

All sewing materials and equipment are provided.

We do not permit mobile phone use during class, so children are asked to keep their phones away for the duration of the session.

Parent & Sibling Access

For safety reasons, parents and siblings are not permitted inside the sewing room during class time.

Parents don’t need to stay, but you’re welcome to relax in our parent area. Power points are available if you’d like to work while you wait.

Entry, Exit & Supervision

- For safety, the front door remains locked during class.

- The door is opened between sessions to let children in and out safely.

- No child is permitted to leave the studio unaccompanied.

If a parent is running late, children will wait safely in the waiting room until collected.

Please ensure you arrive on time for both drop-off and pick-up.

Make-Up Information

We understand that sometimes life gets in the way! Casual classes are booked as one-off sessions, but if your child can’t attend, just let us know at least 7 days in advance. We can then offer a refund or help reschedule to another available session. Please note that credits are not offered.

Not sure if a casual class is right for your child? Get in touch with us admin@littlestitchacademy.com.au