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Medway Adult Education

Sewing: Make a Luxury Christmas Sack in a day  

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Course summary

Code: R251097N  

Location: Rochester Adult Education Centre  

Cost: £77.00 

Starting: Friday 14 November 2025 

Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)

Time: 10:00 


By continuing you confirm that you are 19 or over on 31 August and have agreed to the the Terms and conditions

 

Course Information Sheet

Description

Join our professional tutor in our fully equipped dressmaking studio for this sewing workshop where we will learn how to make a beautiful Christmas gift sack - perfect as a gift! You will applique your gift sack to personalise your design whilst learning some new sewing skills.

This enjoyable class will cover the planning, laying out, cutting and making up of an item.

During the class, you'll also learn some tricks of the trade to help with achieving a more professional finish and faster project completion.

This is a non-funded course and as such concessionary rates do not apply.

All materials are included in this fun and relaxing class.



If you are interested in developing your creative skills, book onto one of our courses from the Creative Arts offer.
  

What Will I Learn On This Course?
Learners will: 1. Learn the basics of threading and using a sewing machine 2. Complete an appliqued Christmas sack, learning tricks of the trade to achieve a more professional finish 3. Learn at least one new technique along the way i.e. piping, applique or overlocking Whether you would like to learn new creative skills or to investigate the possibility of a new sewing-based career, MAE Community Learning courses can provide you with a stepping stone to progress

Is This Course Suitable For Me?
Suitable for complete beginners or those who have rusty skills and need a refresher course

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know About This Course?
Please be aware that whilst this course is practical in nature some time will be set aside for form filling and H&S procedures. Learners do not need to bring anything on this day (except their lunch), although if you already have some sewing tools, you may like to bring them with you to use on the day.

Will There Be Additional Costs?
No

What Could I Go On To Do After This Course?
Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available. Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through your individual progression options. If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice, please telephone 01634 338400.

What Is The Attendance Policy?
Single session- This is one session course- please attend for the duration of the lesson. If you enrol and then cannot attend, please inform us as soon as possible on 01634 338400 so that your place can be given to someone else.

Health & Safety
Health and Safety Disclaimer By participating in the live class, you accept that you understand that sewing involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. You understand that this is a sewing activity, and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with art materials. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience because of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.

 

Location

Rochester Adult Education Centre  
Rochester Community Hub  
Eastgate
Rochester  
ME1 1EW  

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