

Thread and Press CIC
A Community Interest Company

Workshops for Children
We run workshops 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.
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JULY 2025
Sew and Make a Craft Apron
Ages 8 - 16 years
Saturday 5th July 2025
10am - 1pm
£27
Burnby Hall Community Hall, Pocklington
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This is a fantastic workshop opportunity for children to learn how to sew and make their own personalised craft apron. In this exciting workshop, we show children how to:
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Cut a pattern to own measurements
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Use a sewing machine safely to make hems and seams
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Choose from a range of fabrics and patches and buttons to design their apron
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Construct their apron
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Session led by a a qualified teacher. Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered. Please note, this is a 'drop and leave' session. However, if you feel that your child would benefit if you stayed for some or all of the session, that will be fine too.
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Please bring your own snack/drinks (no nuts please). Booking essential.
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The link below will take you to Craft Courses website to book
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Dressmaking for Children: Sew and Make Baggy Pyjama Bottoms
Ages 10 - 16 years
Saturday 12th July 2025
9am - 1.30pm
£30
St Nicholas Community Centre, Beverley
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A fantastic opportunity for children to learn how to sew and make their own clothes! In this exciting session we show children how to upcycle a duvet cover into a pair of comfy pyjama bottoms! A great way to learn about creative reuse and sustainability. As well as learning a practical skill at the start of their sewing journey.
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In this session children will learn how to cut from a pattern, make hems and seams, and add an elasticated waist! They will learn how to use a sewing machine safely and measure and make their trousers fit. No sewing experience required. Threads, patterns, trimmings, basic equipment and sewing machines provided. Please send your child with a duvet cover (single size or larger). We have limited ironing space, so please send this with them ironed and ready to use. An all-over pattern or a stripe or plain works well. Please avoid single/large motif designs. Cotton or polyester/cotton mix will be best for pyjamas. Please avoid any satin or shiny fabrics as they can be difficult for children to sew. We will always bring spares just in case! If you are unsure, please feel free to contact us.
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We will contact you after booking to check the pattern size required so we can have this ready (you will need to so a simple measurement of your child)
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Session led by a a qualified teacher. Thread and Press CIC are ERMOS registered. Please note, this is a 'drop and leave' session. However, if you feel that your child would benefit if you stayed for some or all of the session, that will be fine too.
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Please bring your own snack/drinks (no nuts please). Booking essential.
Session full
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Family Drawing Session - DOG
Ages 5+ with accompanying adult
Monday 4th August 2025 SUMMER HOLIDAYS
10am - 11.30am
£5 per child
Darby and Joan Hall (Large hall), Cottingham
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Our wonderful family drawing sessions return this summer to Cottingham to draw a DOG! These sessions are aimed at all ages - from 5+ to teens, and adults too. We show you how to draw using shading, tone, proportions and other drawing techniques. Session delivered by an experienced artist and qualified art teacher.
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Accompanying adults can join in for free, just book a place for your child/children and your adult place is included for free. It's never too late to learn to draw! Younger siblings? They're welcome too - if they're under 5 they may find the drawing a little challenging but they can join in or do some colouring. Just please make sure younger children can be safely supervised. ​
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Please bring your own snack/drinks (no nuts please). Booking essential.
The link below will take you to www.craftcourses.co.uk to book
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Family Painting Session (Acrylics) - FOX
Ages 5+ with accompanying adult
Monday 11th August 2025 SUMMER HOLIDAYS
9.30am - 11.30am
£7 per child
St Oswald's Church Hall, Fulford, YORK
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Our wonderful family painting sessions return this summer to York to paint a FOX! These sessions are aimed at all ages - from 5+ to teens, and adults too. We show you how to draw your fox, ,mix and apply paints, blending and adding texture effects. Session delivered by an experienced artist and qualified art teacher.
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Accompanying adults can join in for free, just book a place for your child/children and your adult place is included for free. It's never too late to learn to paint! Younger siblings? They're welcome too - if they're under 5 they may find the painti g a little challenging but they can join in or do some colouring. Just please make sure younger children can be safely supervised. ​
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Please bring your own snack/drinks (no nuts please). Booking essential.
The link below will take you to www.craftcourses.co.uk to book
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I Am ME project
A Creative Writing and Visual Arts Project for Children in Goole
Starting August 2025
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Details coming soon!
To keep up to date, please sign up to our newsletter​
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.
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