A WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS.

Sit down and have a cuppa while you indulge in hour-long sessions of crafting. We conduct peer-led activities for seniors who want to do something productive with their spare time. Here you can relearn forgotten sewing skills, hone your crocheting craft, and create warm snuggly things for the winter.

According to research, sewing is excellent for hand/eye co-ordination and improves cognitive skills.

Please note: if you have a project or materials you would like to bring yourself you can or purchase one of our kits
(cushion covers, tote bag, tote bag or apron)

Workshop 1

Firstly, you will receive an introduction from Maxine and you will learn about the tools involved in sewing. Following the introduction you will explore the sewing machine including winding the bobbin, inserting a bobbin and threading a machine.

WORKSHOP 2

Within workshop two, you will create how to create a beautiful cushion cover. You will learn how to use a tape measure, cut out and pin your pattern pieces, sew straight seams, make a double folded hem, making up your cushion, construct, sew and neaten simple seams, design a cushion and bagging a cushion out.

WORKSHOP 3 & 4

Workshop three will cover creating a luxurious lined tote bag, you can use this for life and help protect our planet from plastic pollution.

You will follow pattern instruction, attach the lining, prepare an inside pocket and straps, discover how to create boxed corners on a bag and create the perfect top stitching for a professional finish.

Please note: the senior workshops are targeted at those who are on low income or claiming pension credit charged at £5 per person. Artisan Sewing wants to provide a space for seniors who may feel isolated or have low income. Those who are not on low income are encouraged to pay £20 per person per session.