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Mother’s Day Sewing class
3hr Pleated Tote bag sewing class
Mother’s Day this year is Sunday 13th April, and wouldn’t you just love to come up with a really original and fun thing to do with your mum this year? Gold Coast Sewing Classes has carefully planned and created a fantastic 3hr Beginner’s Sewing class just for the occasion! This class will be held Tue 15th May from 6-9pm, and Sat 19th May from 10am-1pm, so you can choose a date & time that suits your schedule.
3hr Tote Bag Sewing class
If you’ve made 2012 your year to sew, why not get the mums in your life involved? It’s a fun, creative and unique way to treat all mums this year. Just $39pp, or $$69 if you book two spaces at once. Spaces are limited! Only For more information about the class, visit: www.facebook.com/goldcoastsewingclasses To book, email: info@goldcoastsewingclasses.com, or ring Sonja on 0466457234.
Sewing Class Studio Location
This is where it all happens for Sonja Maus, creator of Gold Coast’s eco-friendly fashion label, No Formula!
A beautiful space that provides the venue for:
Design, fabric cutting, Sewing, Pattern Cutting, Sewing Classes and Courses, Sample-making, and design projects.
No Formula’s Sewing class & Design Studio is located at:
BusinessGC Fashion Incubator Studio
Bermuda Point
Corner of Lake Orr Drive and Bermuda Street, Varsity Lakes, Qld, 4227
BusinessGC Fashion Incubator Studio
BusinessGC Fashion Incubator Studio
Childrenswear Sewing Class
Welcome to No Formula‘s new and unique Childrenswear Sewing Course!
Summary:
3, 4, or 7-week course
3hrs per week
Tuesdays 10am-1pm, or 6-9pm
First 10am course: Tue 27th March-8th May
First 6pm course: Tue 3rd April-15th May
Over 7 weeks, you will learn all the basic and intermediate sewing techniques required to complete both a girls’ dress, as well as a pair of unisex cargo pants. Sizes 2-6 patterns available.
The first 4 weeks covers the dress, and the last 3 weeks covers the pants. Students have the option for enrolling for the entire 7 weeks, making both projects, or for just either the dress, or the pants segment.
Cost:
7 weeks: $300
4 weeks: $200
3 weeks: $140
Description:
Finally! It’s just the course you’ve been searching for!
Unleash your creative designer within, and learn to sew! Create gorgeous one-off kid’s clothing, with your own personal touch. Feeling inspired by your own kids? Want to create professionally handmade gifts for your friends and family?
This is the perfect combination course for learning both Beginners’ and Intermediate sewing techniques, over 2 projects, that can be used on all types of projects at home.
Sonja, your instructor and owner/director of successful Gold Coast-based eco womenswear label, has carefully formatted, planned this class to give you the most technical skills in a short period of time.
Sonja has created the patterns for both projects from scratch, and has tested out all the sizes by creating samples, to ensure not only that you’ll be making completely unique styles, but also to guarantee that the patterns, samples and techniques are up to scratch!
Classes sizes are capped at a max of 6 students, so the learning experience is still thorough and intimate, and you can work at your own pace!
Girls’ Dress/top:
The first project, done in the first 4 weeks of the course, is a girls’ size 2 or 3 dress, or a girls’ size 4,5 or 6 top. You can choose at the beginning of the course if you want to make a dress or a top. You will learn: professional cutting and layout, gathering, double-layer bodice and finishing, bias binding, handsewing (snaps), and sleeves.
You will need to bring:
-1.2m narrow (115cm wide) fabric, or, 0.6m (145cm wide) fabric
-Want to mix and match colors and prints? Bring 0.6m each of your different fabrics.
-Binding: 1.3m
-Applique (optional)
-Snaps: 11
Are you environmentally friendly too? Why not make your projects from recycled fabrics and trimmings! Now that’s creative!
Unisex cargo pants:
The second project, done in the second half, the last 3 weeks of the course, is a pair of unisex cargo pants. Sizes 2-6 patterns are available. You will learn: professional layout and cutting, pleats, pockets & pocket flap, topstitching, elastic waistband, and separate double layer cuffs.
You will need to bring:
-1.3m narrow (115cm wide) fabric, or, 0.7m wide (145cm wide) fabric, for size 2.
-Add 0.15m per size. (up to size 6)
-0.3m contrast fabric for pockets and cuffs all sizes.
Ready for this challenge?? Ready to create clothes that you’ll be proud to show off?? Enroll online or over the phone with Sonja.
Ring Sonja anytime with any questions about the course on 0466457234. alternatively you can email on: sonja@noformula.net.
Baby Blanket Sewing Class
Introducing a BABY BLANKET SEWING CLASS!
Unleash your inner creative side by designing and creating a gorgeous and unique Baby Blanket. It’s the perfect handmade gift for friends and family. Put your personal touch onto what will be a one-of-a-kind creation, sure to be loved by babies and adults alike!
The class is 3 hours long, and held once a month, at various times. It’s the perfect class for those Beginner sewers who already know their way around their sewing machine, but would like to learn techniques like: proper layout & cutting, binding, applique, basting, and finishing. The cost is $39pp, and not only will you take home a baby blanket at the end of the class, you’ll also learn how to make beautiful gifts and save money doing so in the future!
For the 70cmx70cm finished blanket, you will need:
1.5m fabric (narrow fabric 115cm wide), or,0.8m fabric (wide fabric 145cm wide) 100% cotton or flannelette is best!
Same amount of wadding/padding. Can use any quality and thickness you choose to.
Pre folded binding to match your fabric
Applique (optional)
TIMETABLE:
Wednesday 18th April 9am-12pm
Wednesday 16th May 6-9pm
$49pp
*Dates and times are subject to change based on student numbers. Classes are capped at 5 students. Additional dates and times will be included, to accommodate numbers.
*All classes are held by Sonja Maus, at the BusinessGC Fashion Incubator Studio, at Bermuda Point. Cnr of Lake Orr drive and Bermuda St. (Opposite the Varsity Lakes Tavern) For more information on Sonja Maus, please click on ‘meet the designer’ in the main menu. Please read the class/course Terms and Conditions before attending the class. T&C can be found on the enrollment form, under the ‘classes’ menu.
Looking forward to sewing with you soon!
Thanks,
Sonja
Beginners’ Sewing Classes
2012 is off with a BANG!
I’ve hit the ground running this new year taking bookings for Beginners’ Sewing Classes, and just two weeks into the year, they’re nearly all booked up for the next 6 weeks!
Just a couple of spots left….book in now, or sign up in advance for the Feb/March start dates to make sure you get your chance to learn to sew this year!
Beginners’ Sewing Courses 2012
Happy New Year!
Will 2012 be the year you finally learn to sew?
Here’s your perfect opportunity:
The next Beginners’ 9-wk Sewing Courses start on Thursday evenings, Friday and Saturday mornings, in February and March. These are held by Sonja Maus, designer of the eco-friendly label, No Formula, on the Gold Coast.
Spaces are limited and already being booked, so email: sonja@noformula.net to get your spot in a class!
Looking for an intensive, quick course with just you and your sewing instructor? Always wanted to learn to sew something in particular? Sonja also offers a 6-wk Fast-Track One-on-One Beginners’ Course, as well as One-on-One weekly sessions on a topic of your choice….any day, anytime! Ring Sonja on 0466457234, to coordinate your sessions.
Happy Sewing!
Beginner’s Sewing Courses 2012
A new batch of Beginner’s Sewing Courses are starting in February 2012!
Start the new year fresh, inspired and motivated to start learning how to sew!
A variety of types of courses, on various weekdays and times are running to suit your skill level and schedules. See the ‘SCHEDULES AND FEES’ page under ‘CLASSES’ on the website main menu. Also you can find descriptions of all the different types of courses and classes being offered.
Happy Sewing 
-Sonja
Sewing Courses Enrollment Form
NO FORMULA
SEWING COURSE ENROLLMENT FORM
ph. 0466457234
email: sonja_noformula@yahoo.ca
www.noformula.net
Address: BusinessGC Fashion Incubator Showroom
1 Bermuda Point
Corner of Lake Orr Drive and Bermuda Street, Varsity Lakes 4227
YOUR INFORMATION
DATE: __________________
STUDENT NAME: ________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
CONTACT NUMBER: _________________________
ALTERNATIVE CONTACT NUMBER: _______________________
DATE OF BIRTH: ____________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT
NAME: _____________________________________
HOME PHONE: ______________________________
WORK PHONE: ______________________________
MOBILE: ___________________________________
RELATIONSHIP: _____________________________
COURSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENROLL IN (please mark an ‘X’ next to your course preference)
WEDNESDAYS 10-WEEK BEGINNERS SEWING COURSE _____
THURSDAYS 10-WEEK BEGINNERS SEWING COURSE ______
FRIDAYS 10-WEEK BEGINNERS SEWING COURSE _____
SATURDAYS 10-WEEK BEGINNERS SEWING COURSE______
SATURDAYS 10-WEEK INTERMEDIATE SEWING COURSE______
ONE-ON-ONE Personalized Course ________
FAST-TRACK BEGINNER’S ONE-ON-ONE 6-WK COURSE______
FAST-TRACK INTERMEDIATE ONE-ON-ONE 7-WK COURSE_______
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ONE-DAY BEGINNERS WORKSHOP_______
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ONE-DAY INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP_______
COURSE START DATE: _________________________
ARE YOU BRINGING YOUR OWN SEWING MACHINE? (please highlight)
YES/NO
ARE YOU ENROLLING AS PART OF A GROUP? (please highlight)
YES / NO
IF NO, PLEASE CONTINUE TO ‘PAYMENT INFORMATION’
IF YES, HOW MANY MEMBERS IN TOTAL ARE IN YOUR GROUP? (maximum 6 members per group)
PLEASE LIST THE NAMES OF YOUR GROUP MEMBERS, INCLUDING YOURSELF:
1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________
4. ___________________________________
5. ___________________________________
6. ___________________________________
ARE YOU ENROLLING IN BOTH THE BEGINNERS AND THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP with 15% discount? (please highlight)
YES/NO
PAYMENT INFORMATION
(*Minimum non-refundable deposit of 50% of course fee per person)
DEPOSIT AMOUNT : ____________________
PAYMENT METHOD (please mark an ‘X’ next to your preference)
1. ONLINE TRANSFER______
Instructions:
Pay to account name: Sonja Maus
Westpac
BSB 035055
Account number: 246737
Description: Your name
2. MONEY ORDER
Instructions:
Make money order out to: Sonja Maus
3.CASH ACCEPTED.
SALES RECEIPT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL TYPES OF PAYMENT
DECLARATION:
I, the applicant, declare that the information I have provided on this Sewing Course application form are true, and agree to commit to the course applied to on this form. I acknowledge and agree that the course fee are for a secure course position for me to undertake the chosen course. Course fee, being payment for the secure position, are payable even if I don’t complete the course.
I declare that I have read, understood and agree to, the Terms and Conditions of Enrollment as described below!
**Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions below before signing and dating your application!
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:___________________________________
SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:________________________________
DATE: _________________
**Once you have completed the form, please email to: sonja@noformula.net
Thank you for enrolling!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A minimum non-refundable deposit of 50% of the course fee you have selected, is required to both enroll and to secure a position in the course selected, and must accompany this form. The course minimum deposit cannot be refunded if you change your mind!
For the group courses, Minimum class numbers apply. In the case that minimum student numbers are not secured before your selected course date, your deposit will be refunded in full if that course is then cancelled or postponed.
Balance of the course fees are due 3 business working days before the start date of the course. Payment can be made by: Money order, Cash, or Online Transfer.
If you are unable to attend the course or change your mind, cancellations are accepted within 3 business working days. You will not be required to pay the balance on the course fee. If you have already paid the balance, it will be refunded to you, if you have given at least 3 business working days’ notice. If you give less than 3 business working days’ cancellation notice, your balance payment will not be refunded. Your minimum $150 deposit will not be refunded.
Students under the age of 18, must have a parent/guardian sign this enrollment form to be able to enroll in, and secure a position in the course.
The student agrees to conduct themselves in a professional and responsible manner at all times whilst on premises.
Sonja Maus reserves the right to terminate the student’s enrollment at any time for non-payment or late-payment, failure to comply with the course and with the building’s rules and regulations, or for conduct deemed inappropriate.
Consumption of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited at the course venue, before, during or after courses. Refreshments, snacks, tea and coffee will be provided each week!
If the student is enrolling as part of a group, all group member’s non-refundable deposits must be received on one single enrollment form. Balances may be processed individually.
Group course start dates and times, are thus subject to change, depending on minimum student enrollments.
Thank you for taking the time to read this important information!
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Beginners Sewing Classes with No Formula
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