Are you a complete sewing newbie looking to make sense of how to use a sewing machine and/or wanting to have a taster session before committing yourself to a longer, more comprehensive course. Then this class is for you!
On this 2 hour workshop you will learn all you need to know about using and making the most of a sewing machine and make a handy zipper pouch to consolidate your newly learnt skills in the process.
All materials will be provided so just bring yourself along and be prepared to have a lovely time! Please note that this session does not allow for time to set up and go through student’s own machines. When joining this class you will have to use our machines. The basic principles to set up and use a sewing machine are the same for all models and any differences can be easily worked out by going through your own machine’s manual once you have practiced on ours.
What you will learn:
- How to set up and thread a machine and how to wind a bobbin
- How to set the correct tension
- How to troubleshoot common problems
- How to sew perfectly straight seams and how to finish them
Dates
- Tuesday 29th August 2023, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Saturday 2nd September 2023, 4:30pm-6.30pm
- Thursday 21st September 2023, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Saturday 4th November 2023, 4:30pm-6.30pm
*The class will start promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive five minutes early to allow time to settle.
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Breathe is a community art project. It is based on a piece of writing of the same name, written by Prof John Paul Lederach, as presented at the 4 Corners Festival ’22. His words are mostly situated in Belfast and consider what it is like to live, be and breathe in the city. The 22nd September sees the start of the project which is taking place in Forthspring Inter-Community group. It is engaging participants from the centre and neighbouring areas of Belfast and is facilitated by CAP artist/facilitators Carole Kane and Charmaine McBride. It starts on the 22nd September 10.30am-12.30pm and runs for 10 weeks.
The project will enable the production of creative artwork in response to Breathe in Belfast and will be exhibited in January ’24. Watch out for further information…
You are invited to register to attend a networking opportunity for local residents to come together, meet and learn to develop your creative skills in designing an Autumnal floral arrangement to take home.
Spaces are extremely limited and booking is essential. To book, contact Community Services on 028 9244 7713 or community.services@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
As part of Good Relations Week we are reaching out to all community groups, charity organisations and various Libraries NI partners to welcome everyone to a special Sewing Bee Session. We welcome new members along to make new friends and learn new skills.
Youth Link: NI are inviting Faith Based and Community Youth Workers, to join us at our table from 9.30am on Monday 18 September, as part of a programme of activities for Good Relations Week 2023.
The Session will be facilitated by The Evangelical Alliance and The Jethro Centre, and will provide the space for youth workers to reflect on what reconciliation means to them, and how this relates to their work in the current context.
The session will adapt different approaches, but essentially it will be an opportunity to sit round a table together, engage in conversation, make new connections, and listen to different perspectives. We will also share food together at the close of the session.
For further information please contact Joanne Stainsby, Youth Link, joanne@youthlink.org.uk
To book your place at the table please complete the registration form by 4pm on Monday 11 September.
We look forward to welcoming you to our table!
This one day event will give the youth and community workforce an opportunity to explore their own understanding of Good Relations, Reconciliation and PeaceBuilding.
YouthAction NI are keen for workers to take part in Interactive workshops, resource training and networking with other committed workers and feel a sense of inspire for future practice.
The Moving Up Moving On project within Forthspring Inter Community Group will host an event celebrating and enjoying bread from across the globe, embracing cuisine from different countries. Breaking Bread will include information about the countries and cultures from which the bread comes.
Community Partnerships are hosting an evening of discussions which will consist of how other parts of the world are also facing environmental challenges. Is there anything we can learn from other regions and how our youth can move forward to help promote a healthy future?
The evening will feature presentations on Chinese and Indian cultures along with an art and crafts workshop. You will get the chance to learn traditional Chinese Origami and even have the opportunity to try the local cuisine of India and China.
Community Partnerships are hosting an evening of discussions which will consist of how other parts of the world are also facing environmental challenges. Is there anything we can learn from other regions and how our youth can move forward to help promote a healthy future?
The evening will feature presentations on Chinese and Indian cultures along with an art and crafts workshop. You will get the chance to learn traditional Chinese Origami and even have the opportunity to try the local cuisine of India and China.
Be environmentally friendly; Learn to Grow your own organic vegetables at home.
Columba Community of Prayer and Reconciliation are hosting a number of workshops which will include topics such as soil types, nest vegetables to grow, how to get the best results, what not to do with organic growing.
Please email columbacommunity@hotmail.com to reserve a space on the workshops.