At Centre Front Studio you can learn how to sew and pattern cut from our tutors with experience within the fashion industry from design & development through to production. We focus on teaching you the skills needed to achieve professional looking garments at home.
We have a range of courses & workshops for all levels as well as private tuition and sewing bees, all held at our studio in Gateshead.
Scroll down to browse through the upcoming workshops and our full list or click the links below to jump to what interests you the most.
Upcoming workshops & Courses
Please select the month you would like to see
September
10th,11th & 12th September- daytime course
Wednesday 17th September – 5 week evening course
Monday 22nd September – 5 week evening course
Friday evenings – full month or single bookings
27th September & 4th October – 2 morning workshop
October
27th September & 4th October – 2 morning workshop
20th, 21st & 22nd October – 3 day intensive course
Friday evenings – full month or single bookings
November
Friday evenings in November- weekly session
8th November – morning workshop
8th & 15th November – 2 morning workshop
15th November – morning workshop
December – coming soon
If you and a friend would like us to run a class that we haven’t got dates for yet please get in touch
Level 1
Beginners Workshops and Courses
If you want to sew clothes and are a complete beginner or want to refresh old skills our Beginners evening course or daytime intensive are the best to start with.
The 1/2 day How to sew workshop is perfect to learn the basics of using a machine and dip your toes in the sewing pool.
Our Introduction to Sewing Workshop is also suitable for complete beginners and is great if you just want to learn the how to use a machine and some basic skills or want to try out sewing without commiting to a longer course.
Mixed Level Classes
Suitable for anyone has completed one of our beginners workshops or courses or has experience to that level.
Level 2
Beginners Plus Workshops and Courses
Confident beginners who have made simple garments and are looking for the next step up our Beginners Plus courses are for you.
Mini Makes – Girls Dress or Top
New course under development
Level 3
Intermediate Workshops & Courses
Are you ready to progress with your sewing? If you are confident sewing a range of garments and want more of a challenge these courses & workshops are for you.
Level 4
Advanced Workshops and Short Courses
Slinky Fabrics Course
New course under development
Pattern Cutting Workshops and Courses
Learning to pattern cut will allow you to create you own patterns to fit as well as adapt commercial ones.
A good introduction is our pattern hack workshop which allows you to create a pattern from an existing garment without taking it apart or damaging in in any way – great for you favourite items and vintage clothing.
