Our Workshops

Heirloom Techniques or "Work in Progress" Day

This is a day you can treat yourself. Come to begin, continue or complete a sewing project.

Heirloom Techniques will teach you so much about using your sewing machine to its full potential. Learn how simple it is to make pintucks, lace shaping, puffing, joining laces and using fancy stitches, twin and wing needles. You will complete your own sample book for easy referral

• 1 day Wed 3rd February 10am- 3.30pm
• 1 day Wed 3rd March 10am- 3.30pm
• 1 day Saturday 27th March.10 am-4.00pm
• 1 day Wed.7th April 10 am-3.30pm
• 1 day Wed 21st April 10 am-3.30pm
• 1day Wed 28th April 10am-3.30pm
• 1 day Wed 19th May 10 am -3.30pm
• 1 day Wed 26th May 10am-4.00pm
• 1day Saturday 13th June 10am-4.00pm
  

Workshop Wed. $45.00 Sat. $50.00 + cost of pattern & lace of choice. Kit for heirloom techniques $25.00

Focus On Heirloom Christening Gown, Adult Nightgown, Child's first communion dress or Party dress for a special occasion

Choose from one of my many samples. These heirloom gowns can all be made by a beginner and will bring you so much joy. They can be made using the same techniques. When you book in let me know which special gown you wish to make.

• Wednesday 10th, 17th & 24th Feb. 10.00am-3.30pm
• Saturday 13th 20th Feb 7th March 10.am-4.00pm
• Saturday 15th, 22nd & 29th May 10.00am-4.00pm
  

Workshop Wed.$45.00 Sat. $50.00per day +cost of pattern, lace and fabric of choice.

Focus on Heirloom Blouse Workshop

Come to the Carriage and make a beautiful blouse which will always be admired. You can choose from my samples, one to suit you and it can incorporate tucks, lace insertion, collar and stand, long or short sleeves.

These blouses are very special and you will receive lots of compliments.
Come for 1 day or 3:

• 3 days Wed. 10th 17th & 24th March 10am-3.30pm
• 2 days Sat. 13th & 20th March10am-4.00pm
• 3 days Wed. . 2nd 9th & 16th June 10am-3.30pm

Workshop Wed. $45.00 or Sat. $50.00 + Cost of pattern, fabric & lace.

Weekend Workshop

Wonderful for those of you who like a weekend focus. Treat yourself and just tell me what you wish to do. Come on the Saturday or Sunday or both days. Book early if you need to stay overnight - see Sew and Stay.

• Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th April 10am- 4.30pm
• Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June 10am-4.30pm
  

Workshop $50.00 a day + cost of pattern, fabric and lace

Baby Day or Doll Dressing Day

There are so many things you can make for that special baby or doll. Day gown, dress, silk booties, receiving blanket, sheets, coathangers, bonnet or handkerchief bonnet. Please let me know when you book. We can plan and make a pattern for a doll dress.

• 1 day Wednesday 31st March 10am- 3.30pm
• 1 day Saturday 24th April 10am-4.00pm

Workshop is Wed.$45.00 Sat. $50.00+ cost of fabric and lace.

Embroidery For a Day

What an enjoyable thing to do for a day in the carriage. We will be embroidering a small pillow and you will master shadow work, stem stitch, satin stitch flowers and dots, French knots and lazy daisy. However you may prefer to embellish a christening dress, blouse, dolls dress or collar. I will leave it to you to let me know before the class.

• Saturday 10th April 10.00am - 4.00pm
• Saturday 1st May 10.00am-4.00pm

Workshop is Sat. 50.00+ Cost of fabric & threads or kit.

Madeira Appliqué Hand Towel

Madeira appliqué is one of the most admired, special effects in sewing. We will do a sample for your notebook and complete a hand towel with a Madeira appliqué hem and bow. You will enjoy this workshop.

• Wednesday 14th April 10am- 3.30pm
• Saturday 17th April 10am-4.00pm

Workshop is Wed. $45 & Sat. $50.00+ Kit $16.50

Heirloom Camisole

This garment can incorporates lace shaping and twin needle pintucks together with various heirloom techniques. Your choice.

It could be made into a nightdress for an adult or a child.

• Wednesday 5th May 10am -3.30pm
• Saturday 8th May 10am-4.00pm
• Wednesday 12th May 10am- 4.00pm
  

Workshop Wed. $45.00 Sat. 50.00 + cost of pattern, fabric and Lace

Smocked Baby Bishop daygown

I have a lot of requests for smocking at the studio so it seemed a bishop daygown for a baby is the perfect project This batiste daygown is pre pleated and ready for you to laearn smocking techniques. I know you will enjoy

• Saturday 6th february 10.am-4.00pm
• Saturday 13th June 10am-4.00pm

Workshop Sat. $50.00 + Pre pleated bishop gown $40.00

Domestic Goddess Hen's Day

Planning a Hens day and want to do something completely different?

We have recently been approached to host a Hen’s Day at the Carriage Studio to learn how to become a Domestic Goddess. This type of experience in the country is a great way to create a lasting memory for the Bride To Be and also learn some tips for the start of their married life.

The format could include some combination of the following activities:

• Cooking basics – learn and taste a selection of easy and delicious meals
• Sewing – complete a small and easy hand embroidery project
• Make up demonstration from one of Sydney’s leading make up artists – a special focus for the bride.

We also have a selection of fun ideas and games we can assist the bridesmaids to make the day personal and special for the Bride. Enjoy a fun and relaxing day in the country. The most important thing is to have fun with the Bride.

The day costs $100 per person (minimum 10 guests) and includes champagne on arrival and a full lunch. The timings for the day are flexible, however the standard is a Sunday 10.30am to 3.30pm.

Dates - by special request & subject to availability.