Repair and Rewear
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Time |
Location |
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| 3 x Sat, 29 March - 12 April | 09:00 am – 12:00 pm | Byron Community College - Mullum Campus |
Introduction:
Upcycling and repurposing clothes is an easy and fun way to live a more sustainable lifestyle and reduce waste. Learn hand repairs including visible mending using sashiko (a traditional Japanese technique), patching, hems, buttons, how to repair torn seams, darning, minor alternations and a touch of embroidery.
What to bring:
- Pen and paper
- Sewing needle, snips and/or scissors
- Own refreshments and snacks
Course Fees
Fee for Service: $165
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and community education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for fee-free training under this program.^
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and community education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for fee-free training under this program.^
To be eligible for ACE funding, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
- Live or work in New South Wales; and
- Be aged 15 years or older; and
- No longer be at school or equivalent; and
- Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI)
- Have not previously completed the units of competency listed.
For more information on ACE eligibility criteria, click here or call our office on 02 6684 3374.
^This course is fee-free for eligible applicants
*As places and class sizes are limited, please provide a minimum of 48hrs notice if any unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance, so that a funded opportunity can be offered to another person. A $100 cancellation fee will apply to enrolled applicants that do not attend any sessions of the course without sufficient notice.
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
Student Policies and Procedures
Please review our Student Handbook for information regarding student policies, procedures and responsibilities.
USI
From 1 January 2015 all students undertaking accredited training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This requirement applies to all nationally recognised training, from full qualifications to single-unit courses.
You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.
Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI. We will need to collect your identification and personal information to complete this. You will also need to complete a consent form for us to do this.
Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.
You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.
Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI. We will need to collect your identification and personal information to complete this. You will also need to complete a consent form for us to do this.
Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Christina Cameron
Christina Cameron loves sewing, wild creativity and teaching skills that help preserve our precious planet while having fun. She has worked in the fashion industry as an assistant designer, pattern maker and cutter in designer, sportswear and swimwear in her 20s. Finding that the fashion industry was so wasteful, she moved into other areas of life but has returned with a passion for teaching sewing and mending.
She wants people to have the confidence to repair their clothing, upcycle and enjoy the adventure of making beautiful things for themselves and enjoying the creative process while reducing textiles going to landfill. She takes into consideration all materials used and discarded and their impact on the Earth.
She teaches sewing in Mullumbimby to a wide variety of students – children and adults and welcomes those with learning challenges.
www.theartofsewing.net
Instagram - theartofsewing_Mullumbimby
Christina Cameron loves sewing, wild creativity and teaching skills that help preserve our precious planet while having fun. She has worked in the fashion industry as an assistant designer, pattern maker and cutter in designer, sportswear and swimwear in her 20s. Finding that the fashion industry was so wasteful, she moved into other areas of life but has returned with a passion for teaching sewing and mending.
She wants people to have the confidence to repair their clothing, upcycle and enjoy the adventure of making beautiful things for themselves and enjoying the creative process while reducing textiles going to landfill. She takes into consideration all materials used and discarded and their impact on the Earth.
She teaches sewing in Mullumbimby to a wide variety of students – children and adults and welcomes those with learning challenges.
www.theartofsewing.net
Instagram - theartofsewing_Mullumbimby
