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Sewing Workshop:
Old Clothes/
​New Clothes

​Wednesday, 6-8.30pm, starts 9 Sept, 5 wks $95*
Create something new! Let our tutor guide you as you learn how to make your own garment. Do you have pre-loved and neglected garments in your wardrobe that you can’t bear to throw away? Learn how to transform them. Upcycle and turn your old clothes into something new! Create a new outfit by turning a dress into a top or skirt. Be limited only by your imagination. Never sewed before? No previous experience is necessary. Join Viv at the information evening, 12 August, to discuss your project. Registration essential, ph 435 0889. *Materials are extra.​
​​Course ID: C350
Tutor: Vivienne Shepherd
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Have Fun with Fragrance

Saturday, 19 Sept, 12.30-2.30pm 1 afternoon $40
Have you ever dreamed of making your own fragrances? Would you like something natural to pop in the bath while you soak? Learn the first steps on how to create your own fragrance blends using natural essential oils. Make a roll on perfume and bath bomb to take home. These are great treats for yourself or make lovely gifts for family and friends. All ingredients provided.
Course ID: C325
Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
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Get Hooked on Crochet
Saturday, 29 August, 9am,-1pm, 1 morning $55
Crochet is very on-trend! This class is for absolute beginners and will teach you the basic stitches, from a simple chain to double crochet. Join Janette, a self-confessed obsessive crocheter, as she shares the skill and pleasure of crochet with you. As a starting point, you will learn how to make cotton or wool coasters, which are not only practical but also make great gifts. Master the basics and discover the healing and therapeutic nature of creating with hook and yarn. All materials provided.
Course ID: C19
Tutor:  Janette Morrison

Make a Fabric 
​Shopping Bag

Saturday, 5 Sept, 9.30am-12 noon, 1 morn $28*
Easy to make, re-usable and washable, just the thing for replacing those plastic shopping bags. Approx 35cm square and lined for strength this bag will hold lots! The fabric choice is yours, the style is simple and elegant and so easy to make, you could make one for all your friends.
​ * Materials extra. View sample (as shown above) at the CEW office.
Course ID: C29
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Zippy Little Bag

Saturday, 5 Sept, 1-3.30pm, 1 afternoon $55
​Easy to make, great for makeup or as a
sewing kit. This versatile little fabric bag has a zip closure to keep all your treasures safe and is washable. Suitable for confident beginners. All materials provided. View a sample at the CEW office.
Course ID: C30
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Beeswax Food Wraps

Saturday, 19 Sept, 9am-11am, 1 morn $30
Want to be crafty and eco-conscious? Join this workshop and learn how to make beeswax food wraps, your very own cling wrap alternative. Craft your way to plastic-free living using natural ingredients with no additives! This is a hands-on class and you will get to make a couple of wraps to take home (all materials provided). Beeswax wraps make great gifts and are a perfect home essential for wrapping up lunchbox items, preserving last night’s dinner or bundling up your favourite on-the-go snacks. 
Course ID: C20
Tutor: Greer Rasmussen
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Upholstery Workshop

Sat & Sun, 22 & 23 August, 9am-4.30pm, $160*
​​​Do you have a chair or stool that needs recovering? Bring your favourite piece of furniture back to life! Learn the basics of upholstery in this intensive weekend workshop with our experienced tutor.   You will be given the opportunity to meet with the tutor prior to the class to discuss your project and calculate the quantity of fabric needed together with any other resources that may be required (contact the CEW office for when the info evening will be held). No large items accepted due to time constraints. Basic sewing skills recommended.  Material costs are extra.  Use of staple gun included in fee. This is a popular course and spaces are limited. Enrol early to avoid disappointment. Visit the Gallery page to view projects from previous classes. *Materials extra.
Course ID: C355 
Tutor: Ken Brain

In the Garden

Classes on offer this term include:
  • Keeping Bees
  • Wild about Weeds
  • Bokashi Composting 101

Visit In the Garden section for details

Basic Soap Making

Sat, 29 Aug, 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $55 
Learn the basics of traditional soap making in this practical workshop. Using the Cold Process method and oils that may be in your pantry you will produce a very mild soap, perfect for baby or sensitive skin yet will still clean the grubbiest of hands. Ingredients provided.​
Course ID: C38
Tutor: Lyn Madden

Coloured and
Scented Soap

Saturday, 29 Aug, 1-4pm, 1 afternoon $60
Have you already attended a soap making workshop with Lyn? Do you want to learn more? If you already know the basics, learn how to add colour and scent to your soaps.  Handmade soaps also make great gifts!
Course ID: C39
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Phone: 09-435-0889  |  Location: Wilkinson Ave, Kamo, Whangarei  |  Email: cew@kamohigh.school.nz
 
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