{"product_id":"sewing-workshop","title":"SEWING WORKSHOP 1st OCT 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSEWING WORKSHOP AT SAMARIA ROSE FARM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursday 1 October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall-group classes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum 6 participants required for each class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for a creative day of machine sewing at beautiful Samaria Rose Farm, guided by experienced designer and sewing teacher Suzanne Dole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORNING BEGINNER CLASS\u003cbr\u003e9:00am–12:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for beginners who would like to learn basic machine-sewing skills while creating their own project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fabric and materials are provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003cbr\u003eYouth (10–17 years): $80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults (18+): $110\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAFTERNOON INTERMEDIATE REPURPOSING CLASS\u003cbr\u003e1:00pm–4:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive a treasured piece of fabric or clothing a beautiful new life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYouth (10–17 years): $120\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAdults (18+): $150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT SUZANNE DOLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuzanne’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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuzanne 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOCATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamaria Rose Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2520 Samaria Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoorngag, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMINIMUM PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCANCELLATION POLICY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll workshop bookings are non-refundable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are unable to attend due to illness or an unexpected emergency, please contact us before the workshop begins. 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