Machine Sewing for Beginners

Option 1: Wednesday 7-9pm, 8 weeks
Session dates: 05/11/25, 12/11/25, 19/11/25, 26/11/25, 03/12/25, 17/12/25, 07/01/26 & 14/01/26
Option 2: Thursday, 7-9pm, 8 weeks
Session dates: 29/01/26, 05/02/26, 12/02/26, 26/03/26, 05/03/26, 12/03/26, 19/03/26 & 26/03/26

Duration: 8 weeks

Tutor: Beverley Landreth-Smith

Overview
This course is designed for beginners wishing to learn some basic sewing techniques which will allow them to complete all sorts of projects, whether used in craft, dressmaking or home furnishings. 

Skills covered

  • How to use your sewing machine
  • Sewing techniques
  • How to read a pattern
  • How to create a project on your sewing machine

Fees: £120.00

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Materials and equipment
  • Learners will be required to bring their own sewing machine to each lesson and a pattern to work from.
  • The council chambers are located on Brownsfield Road, behind Thatcham Medical Centre. There are several pay and display car parks, one to your left as you enter Brownsfield Road and one just behind Thatcham Town Council, which is currently £1 for an evening charge. There are some free spaces available in the council chambers car park, however these are limited and on a first come, first served basis.
  • All participants must be over 19 years old, we can sometimes accept minors if accompanied by an adult, please contact us at enquiries@creative-communities.org.uk if you would like to discuss bringing a young person with you.

This course is part funded by West Berkshire Council and therefore, the following concessions apply.

  • If you are aged over 60 and living within the West Berkshire catchment area, you are eligible for a 30% reduction of course fees.
  • If you are in receipt of a means tested benefit at the time of enrolment, you are eligible for a 50% reduction in course fees. Learners will be required to submit evidence of their benefit at the time of enrolment, for the reduction to be applied. Evidence includes only official letters/ documentation, dated within 3 months of enrolment.
  • If you are unable to attend the course, we require a minimum of 10 working days’ notice before the start of the course in order to receive a refund. Admin fees may apply. You will also have the opportunity to transfer your fees to another course.
  • If Creative Communities are forced to cancel the course due to low enrolment numbers, you will be notified immediately and issued with a full refund, or the option to transfer your course fees to another course.

Please see our Fee and Refund Policy for more information.

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*Please note, once this course has received sufficient bookings to run, you will be contacted by a member of the Creative Communities team to complete an enrolment form with West Berkshire Council.

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