Please note the following
In most cases classes will be taught by the tutor named in the brochure/website on the dates stated. We make every effort to make our programme as accurate as possible at the time of printing. We do, however, reserve the right to make any changes that may be necessary.
Location:
Risingholme - course to be held at Risingholme Community Centre
Riccarton - course to be held at Riccarton High School, Curletts Road
CGHS or Christchurch Girls' High - course to be held at Christchurch Girls' High School, 10 Matai Street
Shirley Boys' High - course to be held at Shirley Boys' High, corner of North Parade and Averill Street
Shirley Community Centre - course to be held at Shirley Community Centre, corner of Shirley Rd and Slater Street
Refund Policy
1. If a class does not commence due to insufficient enrolments, fees will be refunded fully.
2. A refund less $20 administration fee will be given if a student withdraws within one week prior to course commencement.
3. As many of our courses are run on a self-funded basis, it means that your enrolment may have helped to get a
course started. Therefore NO refunds given on the day of course commencement and after course commencement.
This course will cover basic to more advanced Dressmaking, depending on the skills of each pupil. It is a fun approach to constructing fashionable, well-fitted garments and has a particular emphasis on reviving dressmaking skills which may have lain dormant for many years!
Term 4 Tues 12 Oct – 30 Nov
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Time 7 – 9 pm
Tutor Leigh Madden/Colleen Harrison
This course aims to build confidence in sewing skills. It may be basic sewing – mending, altering garments, finishing a project already started, making cushions, duvets, throws, even restructuring vintage garments – anything is possible!
Term 4 Wed 13 Oct – 1 Dec
Tutor Janet McCreanor
Learn to create beautiful hand stitched items for yourself or as gifts. Students work on projects of their own choosing in an informal and social environment. Projects are based on traditional forms of embroidery using a wide range of fabrics and threads.
Term 4 Thurs 14 Oct – 2 Dec
Fri 15 Oct – 10 Dec
Thurs 10 am - 12 noon or 1 – 3 pm
Tutor Barbara Johns
EMBROIDERY FOR PLEASURE 1 Christchurch Girls' High
This is an Embroidery Class with an emphasis on samplers. The course will look at historical samplers, stitches etc. and will equip students to work a sampler of their own choice. Samplers covered will include Band, Pictorial, Crazy Samplers, Birth Samplers, Miniature Samplers and Sampler Xmas Stockings.
Term 4 Mon 11 Oct – 6 Dec No class on Labour Day Monday 25 Oct
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Time 7 – 9 pm
Location CGHS
Tutor Colleen Harrison
EMBROIDERY FOR PLEASURE 2 Acland House or Christchurch Girls' High
This course will cover the basics of Cottage garden Embroidery in the form of a sampler of flowers. It will provide the basics so students will be able to go on to compile projects of their own choice, including boxes, hussifs, jewellery rolls, knot gardens and pictures. We also accommodate embroiderers who have been coming for some time and need a supportive and encouraging environment to explore individual projects.
Term 4 Mon 11 Oct – 6 Dec No class on Labour Day Monday 25 Oct
Wed 13 Oct -1 Dec
Location Mon: Acland House, 85 Papanui Rd, 10 am – 12 noon OR
Wed class CGHS 7 - 9 pm
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Tutor Colleen Harrison
Come along and see what you can do with a sewing machine, an over-locker, a needle and thread, some fabulous ideas and enjoyable company. A chance to make garments of your choice with everyone working on individual projects. In this group we make both children’s and adults’ clothing, we do sewing repairs and problem solving, make drapes and cushions, learn smocking, tailoring and how to adjust patterns to fit properly. Come and join our enthusiastic and friendly group. This course provides opportunity to gain confidence in literacy and numeracy which will enable students to further their tertiary education.
Term 4 Tues 12 Oct – 30 Nov
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Time 9.30 – 11.30 am
Tutor Carolyn Coghlan
PATCHWORK & QUILTING (beg) Acland House or Risingholme
This beginners Patchwork and Quilting class is aimed at learning hand and machine methods of making a meter square wall hanging which will help participants to be able to go on to make any quilt using the techniques learned. Colour and patterns on fabric is also a major part of their design.
Term 3 Tues 27 Jul – 14 Sept
Fri 30 Jul – 17 Sept
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Location Tues Acland House, 85 Papanui Rd 1 - 3 pm
Fri Risingholme 10 - 12 noon
Tutor Ruth Marshall
PATCHWORK: ADVANCED APPLIQUÉ Acland House or Risingholme
Hand stitch appliquéd flowers that could be made into the centre of a bed quilt, or a cushion cover, wall hanging or table cover. Learn about colour, fabric design, effects of light, medium and dark fabrics to make the flowers and leaves come alive - so ‘alive’ you will want to smell the flowers and pick them. It is recommended to have completed the Beginners Patchwork class.
Term 4 Tues 12 Oct – 30 Nov
Fri 15 Oct – 10 Dec
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Location Tues Acland House, 85 Papanui Rd 1 - 3 pm
Fri Risingholme 10 - 12 noon
Tutor Ruth Marshall
TRADITIONAL BOBBIN LACEMAKING – BEDFORDSHIRE St Stephen's Community Centre
After completing a short course in basic Bedfordshire or Torchon Lace, if appropriate, students are encouraged to choose their own lace patterns and thereafter progress at their own pace with help and guidance when required, aiming to incorporate new techniques as they work. The basic course only applies to beginners, who are always warmly welcome, although lapsed lace makers may also like to browse through the exercises to refresh their memories.
Term 4 Thurs 14 Oct – 2 Dec
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Time 7 – 9 pm
Location St Stephens Community Centre, Burnside
Tutor Pamela McEwan
WEAVING Risingholme
In this class, we teach beginners the basic skills and techniques of hand weaving and enable more advanced and experienced weavers the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge of colour, texture, patterns and techniques whilst completing individual projects.
Term 4 Mon 11 Oct -6 Dec No class on Labour Day Monday 25 October
Fee $70
Length 8 wks
Time 1 – 3 pm
Location Risingholme
Tutor Ildica Boyd/Anne Field