Gain confidence in sewing and develop skills in garment construction and finishing techniques at our sewing studio. We run a range of courses to fit your interests and skill levels.
Please note: All courses without ‘online’ in the title refer to a face to face delivery.
Discover the technicque for Coptic spine stitching and create your own hand stictched hardback book cover.
Sunday, 25th August - 1 class
Session ID
HXBA4401C
25 Aug - 25 Aug
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$209 / $199 (conc)
$209 / $199 (conc)
Teacher
Michelle Lackenby
Michelle Lackenby
Create your own handmade books using Japanese binding techniques, the perfect handmade gifts for your loved ones!
Sunday, 22nd September - 1 class
Session ID
HXBA4501C
22 Sep - 22 Sep
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$189 / $180 (conc)
$189 / $180 (conc)
Teacher
Michelle Lackenby
Michelle Lackenby
Become an expert in a single day. This course covers everything from the basics, such as threading and tension adjustments, to learning how and when to use the built-in stiches and presser feet that come with your machine to achieve professional results.
Saturday, 29th June - 1 class
Session ID
HVV19003C
29 Jun - 29 Jun
10:00am - 4:30pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$225 / $214 (conc)
$225 / $214 (conc)
Teacher
Aphrodite Vasilikakis
Aphrodite Vasilikakis
Master your overlocker by learning all the aspects of the machine and overlocking such as threading, tension adjustment, seams and hems. BYO overlocker.
Saturday, 11th May - 1 class
Session ID
HVA08802C
11 May - 11 May
10:00am - 4:30pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$225 / $214 (conc)
$225 / $214 (conc)
Teacher
Aphrodite Vasilikakis
Aphrodite Vasilikakis
Be introduced to the skills and techniques required to use a sewing machine and how to make your own clothes with ease.
Tuesday, 4th June - 4 classes
Session ID
HVAS7504C
4 Jun - 25 Jun
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$340 / $323 (conc)
$340 / $323 (conc)
Teacher
Jan Bowles
Jan Bowles
Sunday, 16th June - 2 classes
Session ID
HVAS7505C
16 Jun - 23 Jun
10:00am - 4:30pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$340 / $323 (conc)
$340 / $323 (conc)
Teacher
Aphrodite Vasilikakis
Aphrodite Vasilikakis
For students who have completed Sewing Beginners or who have prior sewing experience.
Currently, we have no dates scheduled for this course. Please contact us via email enquiries@cae.edu.au to register your interest.
Learn to master sewing those tricky buttons, zippers and buttonholes, sewing machine feet options, stabilising techniques, and various types of zippers and button holes.
Saturday, 1st June - 1 class
Session ID
HVZ98702C
1 Jun - 1 Jun
10:00am - 4:30pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$225 / $214 (conc)
$225 / $214 (conc)
Teacher
Aphrodite Vasilikakis
Aphrodite Vasilikakis
Fashion, Sewing & Designing Courses Coming Up
Book Repairs and Restoration for Beginners
Learn how to repair and restore your favourite books to their former glory, from sewing spines to patching paper.
Leather Wrap Journal
Showcase your work, photos and memories in style!
Learn the techniques for creating your own leather bound journal – complete with...