Tote bag with appliqué decor

Spend your school holidays doing something fun – learn to sew, meet new people, and have a great time creating something beautiful. Working parents, this is the school holidays activity you’ve been looking for!

During this kid’s school holidays workshop, participants will learn to sew a tote bag and decorate it with a wide range of appliqué decor. Kids can choose from a variety of styles, ensuring a truly unique and personal product that they can take home and use.

When are school holiday “camps” on?

I hold school holiday “camps” (day-long events) most weekdays during school holidays. Activities start at 9:00am and finish at 3:pm.

Who should attend?

I generally recommend school holidays activities for school students from 10 – 18 years old. I allow a maximum of 5 participants to book each day so that each participant gets individual attention.

What is included?

Use of individual sewing machines, which means participants will have their own machine the whole time they are here.
Cookies and fruit tea (participants should bring their own lunch, other snacks and a bottle of water).
All relevant patterns and design resources to allow participants to make their own bag.
All fabrics and materials (though students can bring their own if they have some they would like to use.
Appliqué decor including material, buttons, and other decorative elements.

How much does it cost?

Individual ticket: $230
Bring-a-friend ticket: $205 each

How do I book?

Bookings are essential and each of my school holidays workshops is listed on ClassBento, the artisan classes platform.

What other people think about our workshops

I had a great time learning to sew with Galina. I made myself a lovely skirt, and then came back to make an eco bag that my daughter now uses as a library bag for school. Galina was a great teacher and I’m looking forward to going back to learn more.

My daughter attended Galina’s school holiday program and learned to sew a variety of different things. Galina was supportive, explained everything clearly, and worked to each child’s skill level. It’s a great opportunity for kids to learn practical skills.

I spent ages looking for something for my child to do that wasn’t Minecraft or Roblox. A friend recommended Galina’s school holiday workshop and I booked right away. I’m glad I did - what a great opportunity for kids!

I had some experience sewing and my grandmother taught me the basics as a child. Galina started where my skills and experience finished, and helped me take my sewing skills to a whole new level. Her courses are really great and I’ll definitely be booking in for more.

I’ve completed all three of Galina’s workshops and made a colourful skirt, a practical eco bag, and a nice cushion cover. I then made two more cushion covers at home and now I have a whole set. Thanks Galina - see you soon!

Mum booked me in for sewing lessons with Galina. It was great fun and I learned a lot. I have now chosen Industrial Arts (Textiles) as a subject for my HSC. I am also going to try to sew my own dress for my Year 12 formal. Thanks Galina!

Tote bag with appliqué decor

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