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 - 30th Aug, 27th Sept, 25th Oct
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
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.
Magic Woven Placemat/cushion
August 30th 2025
Magic Woven Cushion
Create this unique woven placemat/cushion by weaving together. It gives the illusion of an intricate twist pattern.
Workshop Fees $30 plus materials
Manda Bag
Sept 13th - 14th 10am -4pm
Finished Size: approx. 14”L x 7”W x 13”H
This a Simply Steph bag pattern.
A lovely sturdy bag with coloured zips, that will hold a small sewing machine.
Workshop Fees $60 plus materials
Not Your Gran's Sewing Group
Every 2nd Wed of the month - 10am - 4pm Starting Aug 13th, Sept 10th, Oct 8th, Nov 12th
Not Your Gran’s Sewing Group is a bold, modern twist on the traditional stitch-and-chat circles of yesteryear. This isn’t a space for dainty doilies or polite tea talk—it's where creativity meets rebellion, and needles punch through fabric with purpose.
The vibe is more DIY basement than lace-trimmed parlour, and that’s exactly the point.
It’s a regular garment sewing group who meet regularly to sew clothing, often sharing tips, patterns, and encouragement.
Sarah Bag
Oct 11th - 10am -4pm
Another Simply Steph pattern.
The cute thing with the ‘Sarah’ is the gorgeous scallop edges that hide the tops of the pockets. Each end of the bag has smaller pockets which are perfect hidey holes for your phone and keys.
I love the size of this bag, practical but with the right fabric combinations it is stunning.
Size Approx 13” L x 5” W x 11”H
Fee $30 plus materials
Machine Embroidery
November 15th 10am - 4pm
Is there an embroidery machine sitting in the cupboard waiting for someone to inspire you to use it?
Here is a workshop to get you motivated on a beginners project.
Clare, your tutor will show you all the basics and how to make the best use of your machine.