Thread and Press CIC
A Community Interest Company
Workshops for Children
We run workshops in sewing, screen printing, printmaking, fashion illustration, drawing and illustration, craft and 3D modelling! There is so much on offer and we provide exciting projects that will give young people creative skills for life. Age restrictions apply which may vary from session-to-session. Please check the listing before booking. Please note, for all courses in 2024 onwards, bookings will be taken via Craft Courses. The link for each course is below the listing. We offer a 10% sibling discount, to book for more than one child per session, please ensure you choose the correct ticket option at the booking stage.
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EASTER HOLIDAYS
Family Painting Session - EASTER BUNNY
Ages 5+ with accompanying adult
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Monday 7th April 2025 10am - 12 noon EASTER HOLIDAYS
£7 per child
Melbourne Village Hall, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Our fun, family-friendly painting sessions are great for children aged 5+ and adults too! In this fun session, we provide a guided tuition session to draw and paint a wonderful Easter Bunny using acrylic paint! This is a great way for children to learn some fantastic painting skills without any of the mess at home. As parents ourselves, we know how hard it can be to find activities suitable for all ages. We provide all materials and equipment, including a canvas board to paint onto. Price includes one adult per child booking to join in and paint for free. We want adults to experience the joy of painting too, and painting alongside your child is a wonderful way to spend time together. (All children aged 5+ should be booked on if participating. Children under 5 are welcome to come along if they can be supervised - we have some colouring sheets they can use with suitable paints/colouring pens. Just please let us know if bringing young children).
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We will provide aprons, but acrylic paints can stain so pleas wear old clothes.
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Session led by a a qualified teacher. Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered. Please note, adults are usually expected to stay with their children for this session. Children over the age of 11 can be left and collected, just please ensure you notify us at the time of drop off and ensure we are given an emergency contact number.
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Please bring your own snack/drinks (no nuts please). Booking essential.
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The link below will take you to Craft Courses website to book
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Design and Sew a Drawstring Backpack Ages 8 -16 years​
Tuesday 8th April 2025 9am - 12 noon EASTER HOLIDAYS
£25 per child
St Oswald's Church Hall, Fulford, YORK
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A wonderful workshop for children to learn how to sew and make a useful and personalised drawstring bag. Great for days out, PE kits and everyday use. We show children how to safely use a sewing machine to make hems and seams and construct their bag. They will have lots of fabrics and patches to choose from to make their design personal.
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We will provide all materials and equipment, including sewing machines. No experience required. Children must be at least 8 years old to participate.
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Session led by a a qualified teacher. Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered. Please note, this is usually a 'drop and leave' session. However, if you feel it is best for your child if you stayed, you are welcome to do so.
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Please bring your own snack/drinks (no nuts please). Booking essential.
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The link below will take you to Craft Courses website to book
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Family Drawing: Learn to Draw a Face​
Monday 14th April 10am - 11.30am EASTER HOLIDAYS
Ages 7+ (with accompanying adult if under 11)
£5 per child (accompanying adult joins in for free)
Darby and Joan Hall, Cottingham
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A great drawing workshop for families! We show children how to draw a face using realistic lines, tone, shading and proportions. A great drawing workshop opportunity for all ages. Aimed at children aged 7+, this workshop is educational but fun! Adults can join in too. You are welcome to book younger siblings from age 5 but please note that this is aimed at ages 7+. Under 5s welcome if they can be supervised (no ticket required). Our aim is to make the sessions as accessible for families as possible. Please note, we partially subsidise these sessions to keep the costs low. ​
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Session led by a a qualified teacher. Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered. Please note, adults are expected to stay with your child for this session. Children over 11 can be dropped off and collected, but please ensure you notify us at the time of drop off and leave us with your name and emergency contact number. ​
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The link below will take you to Craft Courses website to book
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APRIL 2025
Dressmaking for Children: Sew and Make Baggy Pyjama Bottoms
Ages 10 - 16 years
Saturday 26th April 2025
9am - 1pm
£30
Allerthorpe Village Hall
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A fantastic opportunity for children to learn how to sew and make their own clothes! In this exciting session we show children how to upcycle a duvet cover into a pair of comfy pyjama bottoms! A great way to learn about creative reuse and sustainability. As well as learning a practical skill at the start of their sewing journey.
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In this session children will learn how to cut from a pattern, make hems and seams, and add an elasticated waist! They will learn how to use a sewing machine safely and measure and make their trousers fit. No sewing experience required. Threads, patterns, trimmings, basic equipment and sewing machines provided. Please send your child with a duvet cover (single size or larger). We have limited ironing space, so please send this with them ironed and ready to use. An all-over pattern or a stripe or plain works well. Please avoid single/large motif designs. Cotton or polyester/cotton mix will be best for pyjamas. Please avoid any satin or shiny fabrics as they can be difficult for children to sew. We will always bring spares just in case! If you are unsure, please feel free to contact us.
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We will contact you after booking to check the pattern size required so we can have this ready (you will need to so a simple measurement of your child)
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Session led by a a qualified teacher. Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered. Please note, this is a 'drop and leave' session. However, if you feel that your child would benefit if you stayed for some or all of the session, that will be fine too.
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Please bring your own snack/drinks (no nuts please). Booking essential.
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SESSION FULL - PLEASE CONTACT US TO JOIN THE WAITING LIST
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JULY 2025
Sew and Make a Craft Apron
Ages 8 - 16 years
Saturday 5th July 2025
10am - 1pm
£27
Burnby Hall Community Hall, Pocklington
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This is a fantastic workshop opportunity for children to learn how to sew and make their own personalised craft apron. In this exciting workshop, we show children how to:
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Cut a pattern to own measurements
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Use a sewing machine safely to make hems and seams
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Choose from a range of fabrics and patches and buttons to design their apron
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Construct their apron
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Session led by a a qualified teacher. Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered. Please note, this is a 'drop and leave' session. However, if you feel that your child would benefit if you stayed for some or all of the session, that will be fine too.
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Please bring your own snack/drinks (no nuts please). Booking essential.
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The link below will take you to Craft Courses website to book
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Places will be strictly limited. We do offer a waiting list if sessions are full, to be added to a waiting list please email us. You can sign up to our newsletter to be given notification of when cancellation places become available.
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