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Weaving for Kids - School Holiday Workshop - Weave Your Own Bracelet

$50.00

Put down the devices and pick up something to make and wear. Kids link up to a ready-to-go loom and start weaving from the moment they arrive — no waiting, no setting up. They choose their loom and weave a bracelet to wear or a bookmark to treasure in their favourite book. Every child will leave with a completed, usable item that is entirely their own — no two pieces will look the same.

Session includes:

  • Very short introduction to the history of backstrap weaving

  • Weaving demonstration

  • Pre-warped looms ready on arrival, kids begin weaving

  • Sewing machine on hand to finish woven bands

  • Every child will leave with a completed, usable item

Locations:

  • Alphington Community Centre, 2 Kelvin Rd, Alphington

  • McAdam Reserve, Northcote (weather pending)


Duration: 1.5 hours
Age range: 8 - 11 year olds
Cost: $50 per participant
Bring: Just yourself and a snack if you like. All materials will be supplied.

June/July School Holidays:

Put down the devices and pick up something to make and wear. Kids link up to a ready-to-go loom and start weaving from the moment they arrive — no waiting, no setting up. They choose their loom and weave a bracelet to wear or a bookmark to treasure in their favourite book. Every child will leave with a completed, usable item that is entirely their own — no two pieces will look the same.

Session includes:

  • Very short introduction to the history of backstrap weaving

  • Weaving demonstration

  • Pre-warped looms ready on arrival, kids begin weaving

  • Sewing machine on hand to finish woven bands

  • Every child will leave with a completed, usable item

Locations:

  • Alphington Community Centre, 2 Kelvin Rd, Alphington

  • McAdam Reserve, Northcote (weather pending)


Duration: 1.5 hours
Age range: 8 - 11 year olds
Cost: $50 per participant
Bring: Just yourself and a snack if you like. All materials will be supplied.

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★★★★★

“It was really fun weaving with my friends. I’m going to give mine to mum for Mother’s Day.”

— Henry. B

Your questions, answered

  • Parents/guardians are required to stay for the duration of the workshop. While we all hold current Working With Children Checks, we are not childcare providers. We’re weavers who love sharing the joy of making by hand, and children remain the responsibility of their parent/guardian throughout the session.

  • The outdoor session will go ahead in cold weather.

    If rain is forecast, a decision will be made 24 hours before the session and full refunds will be given.

  • No, but it’s super helpful that they come with a curious and patient attitude.

    The looms will be set up with the warp already prepared (that’s the hard bit) and then your child can start weaving (which is the easier part) after watching all the instructions.

  • They’ll likely finish their piece by the end.

    But making a short piece is ok. If there’s no time for hemming, they can take it home someone could sew it for them or leave it with Corrin who can sew it after the session and arrange pickup another time.

  • We’ve designed this workshop to be engaging, hands-on, and fun. It’s super helpful if your child arrives with a little curiosity and patience. Of course, every child is different - if your child really doesn’t want to continue, they’re welcome to step away. But in our experience, once they see their weaving come together, most are hooked and excited to finish.