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Painting on Silk (Beginner)
- Mar 29, 2026 02:00 pm

Perfect for beginners, this hands-on class introduces you to the beauty and basics of painting on silk. You’ll explore essential techniques and the unique properties of silk as a painting medium.

Cost: $ 120.00
Tote Bag for New Sewists
- Apr 12, 2026 02:30 pm

Have you been curious about sewing with a machine? Maybe you have one, but aren't very comfortable with it yet. This class is a great way to get familiar with a sewing machine. The tote bag is very forgiving, so it makes a great first project.

Cost: $ 129.00
Cross-over Bag For New Sewists
- Mar 15, 2026 02:30 pm

Ready to start your sewing journey? Join us for this fun and relaxed beginner class where you'll learn the basics of sewing while making your very own cross-over bag!

Cost: $ 105.00
Sew a Zipper Pouch
- Mar 22, 2026 06:00 pm

Take your sewing skills to the next level with this Simple Zipper Pouch workshop! This project is designed for advanced beginners who are ready to build confidence with zippers and shaping techniques. You’ll create a fully lined, 3D zipper pouch—perfect for storing sewing tools, cosmetics, school supplies, or as a handmade gift.

Cost: $ 75.00
Sew a Zipper Pouch
- Apr 13, 2026 06:00 pm

Take your sewing skills to the next level with this Simple Zipper Pouch workshop! This project is designed for advanced beginners who are ready to build confidence with zippers and shaping techniques. You’ll create a fully lined, 3D zipper pouch—perfect for storing sewing tools, cosmetics, school supplies, or as a handmade gift.

Cost: $ 75.00
Bernina Machine - Mastery Class
- Apr 26, 2026 01:30 pm

Learn to master your BERNINA Sewing machine as you work step by step through hands-on activities from the My BERNINA Sewing Mastery Workbook.

Cost: $ 80.00
Beyond Threading: Mastering Your Serger
- Apr 28, 2026 06:00 pm

Ready to go beyond the basics and truly unlock the power of your serger? This hands-on class is designed for those who are already comfortable threading their machine and are ready to explore a wider range of serging techniques.

Cost: $ 75.00
Volunteer Day
- Apr 01, 2026 10:00 am

Come lend a hand and help us sort through our fabric donations! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help organize donated textiles by type, fibre content (where possible), and size.

Cost: $ FREE
Volunteer Day
- Apr 15, 2026 10:00 am

Come lend a hand and help us sort through our fabric donations! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help organize donated textiles by type, fibre content (where possible), and size.

Cost: $ FREE
Volunteer Day
- Apr 29, 2026 10:00 am

Come lend a hand and help us sort through our fabric donations! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help organize donated textiles by type, fibre content (where possible), and size.

Cost: $ FREE
Volunteer Day
- Jun 03, 2026 10:00 am

Come lend a hand and help us sort through our fabric donations! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help organize donated textiles by type, fibre content (where possible), and size.

Cost: $ FREE
Treasure hunters, this one’s for you. Join us April 18 (10 AM–4 PM) at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre for a one-day fabric marketplace filled with incredible deals, hidden gems, and stash-worthy finds. From quilting cottons to garment fabrics and everything in between, you never know what you’ll discover. Best of all, 10% of all sales support Our Place Society—so every metre you take home gives back to the community. Hosted by The Green Thimble, this is your chance to shop sustainably, save money, and spark your next project.

Cost: $ 8.00
Learn how to properly recycle (and recycle WELL) with The Sustainable Fox, local waste reduction team. Join us for an interactive and educational workshop.

Cost: $ 10.00
- Advanced beginner level - Learn the fundamentals of basic garment making from beginning to end

Cost: $ 270.00
Recreate your Wardrobe: Up-cycling
- Apr 09, 2026 06:00 pm

Learn how to turn tired old clothes into trendy, one-of-a-kind pieces in this hands-on clothing upcycling class! Whether you’re brand new to sewing or looking to sharpen your skills, this course will guide you through the creative process of transforming discarded garments into something fresh, stylish, and uniquely you.

Cost: $ 200.00
Garment Skill Building - Hems
- Apr 10, 2026 02:00 pm

Come join us for a 3 hour skill building class focusing on learning about 3 different hem applications for garment making. This class is perfect for those wanting to focus on skill at at time. *Join us for other Garment Skill Building classes.

Cost: $ 75.00
The Perfect Fit: Leggings Workshop
- Apr 14, 2026 06:00 pm

Come learn how to sew your very own pair of leggings. Are you new to 4 way stretch knits? - if so this is a great class to get you started working with knits. You will leave this two week class with fun pair of leggings using a simple pattern from Jalie Patterns.

Cost: $ 140.00
Garment Skill Building - Zippers
- Apr 17, 2026 02:00 pm

Come join us for a 3 hour skill building class focusing on learning about different zipper entries for garment making. This class is perfect for those wanting to focus on skill at at time. *Join us for other Garment Skill Building classes.

Cost: $ 75.00
Give an old sweater or hoodie a new life in this creative garment-altering workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to add fabric appliqué designs to a pre-assembled garment using scrap fabrics, stencils, or your own freehand drawings. This is a great way to replace worn lettering, add custom shapes, or transform a plain piece into something personal and unique.

Cost: $ 75.00
In this workshop, students will sew their own pair of Demeter Dungarees using the Belladonna Patterns design. Guided by the pattern’s designer, participants will learn how to work with a PDF sewing pattern, fit a garment to their body, and construct a pair of dungarees step by step.

Cost: $ 270.00
Garment Skill Building - Pockets
- May 05, 2026 06:00 pm

Come join us for a 3 hour skill building class focusing on learning about 3 different pocket applications for garment making. This class is perfect for those wanting to focus on skill at at time. *Join us for other Garment Skill Building classes.

Cost: $ 75.00
Underwear Making: From Fabric to Fit
- May 06, 2026 06:00 pm

Come make underwear that fits and a focus on utilizing knit fabric left overs from other projects.

Cost: $ 140.00
Come join us for a 3 hour skill building class focusing on learning about different garment finishing techniques for garment making. This class is perfect for those wanting to focus on skill at at time. *Join us for other Garment Skill Building classes.

Cost: $ 75.00
A great class for kids who have or haven't sewn and want to focus building their skills on a machine sewing. AGES 8 -12. This class is held on Thursdays.

Cost: $ 280.00
Kids Camp Sewing Crafts Fun

Cost: $ 250.00
Teens Sewing Camp Clothing Fashion Fun

Cost: $ 295.00
Kids Camp Sewing Crafts Fun

Cost: $ 250.00
Teens Sewing Camp Clothing Fashion Fun

Cost: $ 295.00
An all levels class that is geared towards teens who either know how to sew confidently and have a good range of skills where they are self-motivated and happy to work independently or if you are new to sewing and want to get started. AGES 12 -18

Cost: $ 350.00
This class is designed for TOTAL BEGINNERS,, where your kiddo will learn the basics of sewing on machine and building there skills each week. AGES 8-12

Cost: $ 250.00
A great class for kids who have or haven't sewn and want to focus building their skills on a machine sewing. AGES 8 -12

Cost: $ 270.00
A great class for kids who have or haven't sewn and want to focus building their skills on a machine sewing. AGES 8 -12

Cost: $ 340.00
Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your Pro-D Day? Join us for a 4-hour sewing camp designed for kids ages 8–12 of all skill levels! Whether you’re brand new to sewing or already love making your own projects, this camp is the perfect place to learn, create, and explore.

Cost: $ 100.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 12, 2026 05:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 12, 2026 06:30 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 12, 2026 08:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 19, 2026 05:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 19, 2026 06:30 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 19, 2026 08:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 26, 2026 05:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 26, 2026 06:30 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 26, 2026 08:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 29, 2026 10:00 am

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 29, 2026 11:30 am

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 31, 2026 02:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Mar 31, 2026 03:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 01, 2026 02:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 01, 2026 03:30 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 08, 2026 02:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 08, 2026 03:30 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 10, 2026 10:00 am

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 12, 2026 11:30 am

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 15, 2026 03:30 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 19, 2026 11:00 am

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 21, 2026 02:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 22, 2026 03:30 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 24, 2026 02:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 24, 2026 03:30 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Apr 28, 2026 02:00 pm

Private sewing lessons including machine orientation, skill building, garment making and more!

Cost: $ 75.00
Join Heather for a private lesson to learn about your machine or to get started on a simple quilt, home project or simple garment.

Cost: $ 60.00
Quilting panels are fun, bold, and full of possibility—but they can also be a little intimidating. In Control Panel – Get Your Panels Under Control, you’ll learn how to confidently work with quilting panels and turn them into a polished project of your choice.

Cost: $ 112.00
Monthly Sewcial
- Mar 18, 2026 06:00 pm

A sewcial for those working on ANY project of your choice.

Cost: $ 30.00
Garment Sewcial
- Apr 01, 2026 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Hand Stitching Sewcial
- Apr 08, 2026 06:00 pm

Come join us in a relaxing environment to do some hand stitching. This could anything from embroidery, hand quilting, to hand sewn repairs.

Cost: $ 30.00
Monthly Sewcial
- Apr 15, 2026 06:00 pm

A sewcial for those working on ANY project of your choice.

Cost: $ 30.00
Garment Sewcial
- Apr 29, 2026 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Monthly Sewcial
- May 27, 2026 06:00 pm

A sewcial for those working on ANY project of your choice.

Cost: $ 30.00
Customize Your Class: Are you and a group of friends wanting to make a pattern, a project, or want to try a new technique, but need some guidance? Contact us with your idea and we'll reserve space and time with an instructor. Or, host a community night with your group to work alongside each other. Space available for teambuilding, low-key parties, and get-togethers. We're here to support you on your sewing journey!

Class Policies:

 

  • Registration is confirmed with full payment.
  • If minimum participation is not met by one week prior, class may be canceled. Cancellation for this reason may happen up to 48 hours prior to class.
  • We reserve the right to cancel classes any time due to emergency situations. 
  • Classes canceled due to low attendance will be postponed to a new date which will be workshopped based on current registrations availability whenever possible. If no suitable date can be found, the class fee will be refunded. 
  • In respect for instructors and fellow classmates, classes are non-refundable one week prior to start of class. If minimum participation is still met, store credit may be given at this time, with notice prior to class.
  • You are responsible for making sure you have the necessary supplies ahead of time for each class. If a supply list is not provided in the class description, please ask for one. They may be provided separately. 
  • Students receive 20% off supplies for class, as well as off machine accessories, notions, and fabric the day of class. A discount card is available for students to use at other local fabric supply stores, available upon registration. 
  • In respect for instructors and fellow classmates, please refrain from wearing heavily scented products.

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About The Green Thimble

We are a sewing store dedicated to making sewing as sustainable as possible. We offer sewing machines, supplies, and accessories for sewing enthusiasts, both new and recirculated. With a passion for creativity and craftsmanship, we strive to inspire and support sewists of all levels, offering a diverse range of products and expert guidance.