Workshops

Beginners Quilt

                        

These are held once a month every 3rd Wed and every 3rd Sat of the month. 

Bring your own project or let us help choose one, feel free to come in to the store  and chose your materials and any equipment you may need before the class.

We get you started on your project and give ongoing help throughout to completion.

$20 per day plus materials

 E-mail us with any questions or to register 

Groups

Friends of the Barn Koha Quilt Group

The Friends of the Barn group makes Koha quilts for charititable organisations and those in need.

Fabrics are donated by generous quilters, thereby helping to reduce an out of control stash!

Women’s Refuge, Foster NZ, Hospice and Birthright are just some of the recipients of the quilts made by this group.

 Friends of the Barn meet on the 1st Wed of the month, new members are always welcome.

Tuesday Group

Meets every Tuesday to sew and socialise, new members welcome.

Wednesday Group 

Meets every 2nd Wed of the month to sew and socialise, new members welcome.

Friday Knitters

Meets weekly- new members welcome.

Phone or e-mail us to find out more

Learn to Knit and Learn to Crochet

Last Saturday of the month - Next workshops 2025: May 24th, June 28th, July 26th, August 30th, September 27th,

Lets start your own project or begin Learning to Knit - a beanie / Learning to Crochet - dishcloth

10am - 4pm, Class Fee $15.00, does not including materials

 

Stripper Bag

May 24th 2025

 Stripper Bag 

This is a good beginners class using the quilt as you go technique.

May 24th  10am - 4pm

$30 plus materials

                                                                                                

School Holiday Classes

9th July - 1 - 4pm

Hexagon Mug Rug

Make a fun little "mug rug" in your choice of colours and fabric so it will match your bedroom or the decor of the person you'll be giving it to.

Class Fee $15 plus materials

Learn to Sew

Expressions of interest taken and then a date will be set. Workshops will run for 5 weeks on Mondays 4.30pm - 6.30pm. 

Learn how to use a pattern, cut out, and sew a little girls dress. 

Workshop Fee $120 (for 5 weeks). Including pattern, but not materials.

Participants will need their own sewing machine.

Ruler work

June 15th 2025 10am - 4pm

Have a ruler foot and not sure how to use it?

Gail Stewart is the tutor and she will show you how, and many useful techniques for the ruler.   

Workshop Fee - $40 plus materials