School Workshops
Sew Fun Studios provide school workshops for children aged 7 – 13 years, both in our state of the art Sewing Studio in Wexford Town and also within primary schools across the county. Our instructors are Garda vetted, highly qualified and experienced with vast experience in teaching children. No experience is required and all machines, fabrics and supplies are provided.
What students will learn (depending on the project):
- Threading & using the sewing machine, operation & safety
- Learn about fabrics
- Create their own sewing project
- Hand sewing techniques
- Improving fine motor skills including pinning, cutting fabric, hemming, casting & ironing
- Learn to follow sewing patterns and instructions
- Learn to include buttons, button holes & zippers,
- Gain a lifelong skill
Education and Development Benefits
- Follow step by step directions to complete a task
- Use of spatial/relational thinking in following project instructions
- Practical application of math skills ( e.g. measuring, ratio, proportion, visualisation)
- Sequencing
- Development of creative skills involving colour, shape texture, and self-expression
- Organisational skills
- Social/emotional skills (e.g. patience)
- Teamwork and cooperation