Thread and Press CIC
A Community Interest Company
Get Creative for Under 16
We now offer ALL sessions bookable on a standalone basis - so pick and choose the sessions that most appeal to your child.
We run projects 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. We also offer a discount for multiple bookings. If you book two sessions via Craft Courses in a 2 month period (excluding family and subsidised sessions) you may be entitled to a 10% money back offer. You do not need to do anything to get this discount, we will contact you to let you know how or if we will apply this. If you do not hear from us please feel free to contact us
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2023
Sew and Make a Tote Bag
St Oswald's Church Hall, Fulford, York
Saturday 18th November 2024 9am - 12 noon
£25 - PLACES AVAILABLE
Sew and Make Christmas Bunting
Allerthorpe Village Hall, Allerthorpe nr Pocklington
Saturday 9th December 2023 9am - 12 noon
£25 - ONE PLACE LEFT
JANUARY 2024
Clay Portraits
Ages 5+. All children to be accompanied by an adult. One adult per two children maximum.
Pocklington Arts Centre - click here to book direct with the venue
Saturday 13th January 10.30am - 12.30pm
Textile Portraits
Ages 8 - 13years
Pocklington Arts Centre - click here to book direct with the venue
Saturday 13th January 1.30pm - 4.30pm
£18
A fantastic and fun session experimenting with clay to create fun portraits. Be inspired by famous artists to create a fun and creative clay portrait. Perfect for all ages to get creative. Lots of support from a qualified art teacher. All materials and equipment included. Bring a photo of a face to work from if you wish, but not essential.
Dressmaking for Children: Sew and Make a Kimono Jacket
Ages 10 - 16 years
Allerthorpe Village Hall, near Pocklington
Saturday 20th January 2024, 9am - 1pm
£35
The link below will take you to Craft Courses to book
In this exciting session, we will be showing young people ages 10 - 16 years how to make their own clothes! They will make a wonderful Kimono Jacket.
They will learn how to:
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Use a sewing machine safely
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Cut and sew a garment from a pattern using seams and hems
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Add trimmings to their jacket
All materials and equipment provided. Please note, images are for illustration purposes only and fabrics will vary. Once booked, we will contact you with fabric options, if applicable. No experience required. Please note, you child will use a sewing machine in this session (this has been risk assessed with appropriate tools for age).
Please send your child with a drink/snack (no nuts please).
Session run by Thread and Press CIC and led by an experienced teacher with Enhanced DBS. Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
february 2024
Stitched Cutie Mouse in a Box
Ages 5+ with accompanying adult FAMILY SESSION
Melbourne Village Hall, Melbourne nr Pocklington/York
Monday 12th February 9.30 am - 12 noon HALF TERM
£7 per child
The link below will take you to Craft Courses to book
A fun, sewing and craft session for adults and children at half term. Suitable for children aged 5+ (typical target age group 5 - 9 years but all ages 5+ welcome to participate)
In this session, children will make a cute stitched mouse in a decorated decoupage box.
Sewing is a fantastic skill for children(and adults). Have you ever wanted to sew with your child but not sure how to teach them?
We show children (and adults) how to:
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Sew using a needle
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Start and finish their sewing thread without knots
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Add features like eyes, tail and ears
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Collage and decorate their box
This booking is for one child with accompanying adult. At least one adult is expected to stay for the session (1 adult per 3 children minimum ratio). If you require places for more than one child, please book addtional tickets. No experience required. All materials and equipment provided.
Please send your child with a drink/snack (no nuts please).
Suitable for children aged 5+ (Younger siblings are welcome if they are in a pram/pushchair or can be supervised.)
This is family session and adult are expected to stay with their child (and participate, it's all part of the fun). Session is run by a qualified teacher with Enhanced DBS Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
Sew and Make a Mini Messenger Bag
Ages 8 - 15 years
Darby and Joan Hall, Cottingham
Wednesday 14th February 2024 9.30am - 12.30pm HALF TERM
£25
The link below will take you to Craft Courses to book
A fantastic course for children ages 8-15 years to learn how to sew and make their own mini messenger bag.
In this session we show young people how to:
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Safely use a sewing machine
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Assemble a bag using hems and seams
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Insert a zip
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Make a pom-pom tassel
No experience required. Please note, you child will use a sewing machine in this session (this has been risk assessed with appropriate tools for age).
Please send your child with a drink/snack (no nuts please)
This is normally a child-only session. drop off and pick up is at the start and end times given. However, if you feel you child would benefit from support in the session, a supervising adult/parent can be present. Session is run by a qualified teacher with Enhanced DBS Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
Sew and Make a Pencil Case
Ages 8 - 13 years
Allerthorpe Village Hall, nr Pocklington
Saturday 17th February 9am - 12 noon HALF TERM
£25
The link below will take you to Craft Courses to book
A fantastic course for children ages 8-13 years to learn how to sew and make their own pencil case.
In this session we show young people how to:
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Safely use a sewing machine
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Assemble a pencil case from a pattern
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Sew seams and hems and add a zip.
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Make a pom-pom tassel
No experience required. Please note, you child will use a sewing machine in this session (this has been risk assessed with appropriate tools for age). By booking you consent to your child using this equipment.
Please send your child with a drink/snack (no nuts please).
This is normally a child-only session. drop off and pick up is at the start and end times given. However, if you feel you child would benefit from support in the session, a supervising adult/parent can be present. Session is run by a qualified teacher with Enhanced DBS Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
Sew and Make a Patchwork Cushion
Ages 8 - 13 years
St Oswald's Church Hall, Fulford, York
Saturday 24th February 9am - 12 noon
£25
The link below will take you to Craft Courses to book
A fantastic course for children ages 8-13 years to learn how to sew and make their own patchwork cushion.
In this session we show young people how to:
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Safely use a sewing machine
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Assemble a cushion from a pattern
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Create a patchwork panel using different fabrics
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Sew seams and hems
No experience required. Fabrics and equipment provided. Please note, you child will use a sewing machine in this session (this has been risk assessed with appropriate tools for age).
Please send your child with a drink/snack (no nuts please).
This is normally a child-only session. drop off and pick up is at the start and end times given. However, if you feel you child would benefit from support in the session, a supervising adult/parent can be present. Session is run by a qualified teacher with Enhanced DBS Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
MARCH 2024
Sew and Make a Notebook Cover
Ages 8-13 years
Bugthorpe Village Hall, Bugthorpe
Sunday 3rd March 2024 9am - 12 noon
£25
The link below will take you to Craft Courses to book
A fantastic course for children ages 8-13 years to learn how to sew and make a personalised notebook cover with pen holder and page marker (with free notebook and pen included)
In this session we show young people how to:
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Safely use a sewing machine
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Hand-sew and add patches/trimmings
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Sew seams and hems
No experience required. Please note, you child will use a sewing machine in this session (this has been risk assessed with appropriate tools for age).
Please send your child with a drink/snack (no nuts please).
This is normally a child-only session. drop off and pick up is at the start and end times given. However, if you feel you child would benefit from support in the session, a supervising adult/parent can be present. Session is run by a qualified teacher with Enhanced DBS Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
Screen-print a T-shirt
Ages 9 - 15 years
The Wesley Centre, Market Weighton Methodist Church Rooms, Market Weighton
Saturday 16th March 2024 9am - 12 noon
£25
The link below will take you to Craft Courses to book
A fantastic course for children ages 9-15 years to learn how to screen-print their own t-shirt design!
In this session we show young people how to plan a design suitable for a stencil, how to cut a stencil, how to prepare and print their design. They will leave with a wonderful printed t-shirt!
We provide one t-shirt (we will contact you after booking to request a t-shirt size). Your child may wish to bring one additional t-shirt to print an extra (white/light colour cotton jersey t-shirts only). No experience required. Templates provided or they can design their own.
Please note, your child will use a cutting tool in this session (this has been risk assessed with appropriate tools for age).
PPE provided, but the inks can stain so please send your child in old clothes.
Please send your child with a drink/snack (no nuts please).
This is normally a child-only session. Drop off and pick up is at the start and end times given. However, if you feel you child would benefit from support in the session, a supervising adult/parent can be present. Session is run by a qualified teacher with Enhanced DBS Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
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.
