SEWING WORKSHOP 1st OCT 2026

SEWING WORKSHOP AT SAMARIA ROSE FARM

Thursday 1 October 2026

Small-group classes
Minimum 6 participants required for each class

Join us for a creative day of machine sewing at beautiful Samaria Rose Farm, guided by experienced designer and sewing teacher Suzanne Dole.

Whether you are learning the basics or ready to build on your existing skills, these friendly, hands-on classes offer the opportunity to learn, create and enjoy sewing in a relaxed farm setting.

MORNING BEGINNER CLASS
9:00am–12:00pm

Perfect for beginners who would like to learn basic machine-sewing skills while creating their own project.

Possible projects include a cosmetic bag, tote bag or apron. Suzanne will guide each participant step by step, helping them become more comfortable and confident using a sewing machine.

All fabric and materials are provided.

Price:
Youth (10–17 years): $80
Adults (18+): $110

AFTERNOON INTERMEDIATE REPURPOSING CLASS
1:00pm–4:00pm

Give a treasured piece of fabric or clothing a beautiful new life.

Perhaps you have your grandmother’s dress carefully stored away, a favourite outfit you no longer wear, or a meaningful fabric you would love to transform into something special for yourself, a child or a new baby.

Bring along your treasured garment or fabric and explore the possibilities with Suzanne. It could become a bag, a keepsake, a special gift or something completely new. Suzanne will help you look at your piece in a fresh way and guide you through the process of turning old memories into something useful, beautiful and personal.

This class is designed for participants who already have some sewing experience and would like to develop their skills while discovering the creativity and joy of repurposing.

Price:
Youth (10–17 years): $120
Adults (18+): $150

ABOUT SUZANNE DOLE

Suzanne’s lifelong love of sewing began at the age of eight, when she learned from her mother and grandmother. By the age of 15, she had created her own debutante dress, and she later went on to make clothing for entire wedding parties.

Suzanne completed formal fashion training at Box Hill TAFE and has worked in the fashion industry with Country Road. Her love of sewing has also taken her overseas, where she taught sewing in Nepal.

Today, Suzanne brings together her experience in fashion, teaching, sustainability and repurposing. She is passionate about helping people of all skill levels feel confident and self-sufficient with sewing, while encouraging them to see the possibilities in fabrics and garments they already own.

Her warm and practical teaching style makes sewing approachable, enjoyable and inspiring—whether you are sitting at a sewing machine for the first time or giving a much-loved garment an exciting new purpose.

LOCATION

Samaria Rose Farm
2520 Samaria Road
Moorngag, Victoria

MINIMUM PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENT

A minimum of 6 participants is required for each class to proceed. If the minimum number is not reached, the class may be cancelled. In this case, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to receive a workshop credit.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All workshop bookings are non-refundable.

If you cancel at least 7 days before the workshop, you will receive a credit to use toward another Samaria Rose Farm workshop or a purchase from our online store.

If you are unable to attend due to illness or an unexpected emergency, please contact us before the workshop begins. A workshop credit may be offered depending on the circumstances.