Classes | The Green Thimble | 3508 Quadra St, Saanich, BC V8X 1K6
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Please note all classes after March 1st will be held at 2950 Douglas St #400, Victoria, BC.

Classes


Tea Cozies
- Feb 12, 2025 05:00 pm

Make a lovely tea set including a tea cozy, teapot mat, and teacup coasters with recirculated materials at The Green Thimble.

Cost: $ 85.00
Berry Birdy Carry-All Case
- Feb 21, 2025 05:30 pm

Carry-all Case Berry Birdy Scraps friendly Intermediate to Advanced

Cost: $ 120.00
Lined Zipper Pouch
- Feb 24, 2025 05:00 pm

Learn to sew a lined zipper pouch at The Green Thimble. This workshop is a great way to learn new sewing skills and gain confidence. You will complete your zipper pouch in two 2-hour classes. You'll begin by planning your project and cutting out the fabric, then you'll construct your lined zipper pouch employing several different techniques.

Cost: $ 80.00
Upcycled Rug Hooking
- Feb 25, 2025 04:30 pm

Our rug hooking class uses upcycled textiles to make a beautiful flower pattern! Join Sheila, from Blue Heron rug hooking studio, in transforming ordinary t-shirts into extraordinary rugs bursting with personality. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of rug hooking, blending traditional techniques with eco-friendly flair. Dive into a world of color and texture as we repurpose old textiles into stunning masterpieces. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, this class promises fun and inspiration for all. Discover the joy of giving new life to old fabrics while creating cozy, one-of-a-kind rugs to cherish. Let's hook into sustainability and style together!

Cost: $ 85.00
Lino Fabric Printing
- Mar 07, 2025 06:00 pm

Lino cutting and printing on fabric with Jeanine

Cost: $ 100.00
Tote Bag for New Sewists
- Mar 21, 2025 06:00 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: $ 95.00
Bernina Mastery Class
- Mar 31, 2025 04:00 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: $ 60.00
Feet Retreat
- Apr 15, 2025 05:00 pm

What are all these presser feet even for?! Join us for an opportunity to try out all the different kinds of feet that come with your machine. Bring your own machine, and play with the feet you already have to build up a little sample book for you to refer to later.

Cost: $ 60.00
Repair Cafe
- Apr 05, 2025 02:00 pm

Having trouble with your sewing machine and want to take a crack at it yourself? Bring your machine down to The Green Thimble repair cafe and work on it with guidance from our in-store technician.

Cost: $ 40.00
- Advanced beginner level - Learn the fundamentals of basic garment making from beginning to end

Cost: $ 250.00
No Technician Available
- Mar 21, 2025 10:00 am

Our technician, Bizz, is off at this time. You are still welcome to drop your machine off for service at this time. They will be looked after when she returns.

You Can Sew!
- Feb 15, 2025 10:00 am

Sewing Classes for ages 8-12. This class is for kids who love to get creative and who are curious about learning to sew. No experience is required, some experience is fine too.

Cost: $ 160.00
'You can make it' CAMP (Ages 8-12)
- Mar 17, 2025 09:30 am

Kids Camp Sewing Crafts Fun

Cost: $ 250.00
Teens Sewing Camp (Ages 13-18)
- Mar 17, 2025 01:00 pm

Teens Sewing Camp Clothing Fashion Fun

Cost: $ 295.00
'You can make it' CAMP (Ages 8-12)
- Mar 24, 2025 09:30 am

Kids Camp Sewing Crafts Fun

Cost: $ 250.00
Teens Sewing Camp (Ages 13-18)
- Mar 24, 2025 01:00 pm

Teens Sewing Camp Clothing Fashion Fun

Cost: $ 295.00
1-on-1 Private Lesson with Bizz
- Feb 13, 2025 03:30 pm

1-on-1 private lesson for: Machine orientation Quilting consultation

Cost: $ 65.00
Private lessons for Machine orientation

Cost: $ 65.00
Private lessons for Machine orientation

Cost: $ 65.00
Private lessons for Machine orientation

Cost: $ 65.00
Private lessons for Machine orientation

Cost: $ 65.00
Private lessons for Machine orientation

Cost: $ 65.00
Private lessons for Machine orientation

Cost: $ 65.00
Private lessons for Machine orientation

Cost: $ 65.00
Private lessons for Machine orientation

Cost: $ 65.00
Beginner Quilting
- Feb 13, 2025 05:00 pm

Learn the entire process of making a quilt in this four-week workshop. We will go through the process of piecing, starting with squares. After you have pieced the center, we will go over adding and borders, quilting your quilt, and finally binding the edges to finish this simple half square triangle quilt.

Cost: $ 295.00
60 Degree Triangles
- Feb 22, 2025 04:00 pm

Join our hands-on sewing class to learn how to make a fun quilt using a 60-degree triangle ruler! In this advanced-beginner-friendly session, you'll master the technique of cutting precise triangles, which can be arranged into beautiful geometric patterns for your quilt top. Our experienced instructor will guide you through each step: cutting, piecing, and assembly. This class is perfect for those looking to expand their quilting knowledge and creativity beyond standard angles!

Cost: $ 60.00
Machine Applique
- Apr 12, 2025 01:00 pm

Embark on a creative journey with our Machine Applique? class designed for sewing enthusiasts eager to elevate their skills by creating images out of fabrics. Discover the art of embellishment as you delve into the world of applique, using a fusible, raw-edge technique. Unleash your creativity, master applique, and add a touch of flair to your sewing repertoire in this engaging and skill-enhancing workshop!

Cost: $ 65.00
Free Motion 101
- Apr 19, 2025 02:00 pm

In our free motion quilting class, you'll unlock your creativity and master the art of quilting without boundaries. This hands-on workshop empowers both beginners and experienced quilters to explore the exciting world of free-motion quilting. With expert guidance, you'll explore what you can do when you drop your feed dogs.

Cost: $ 60.00
Quilting Sewcial
- Mar 05, 2025 06:00 pm

Quilting focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Featherweight Sewcial
- Mar 12, 2025 06:00 pm

Do you own a Singer Featherweight 221 or 222 and want to share the love with your fellow Featherweight enthusiasts?

Cost: $ 30.00
Stitch Meditation
- Mar 16, 2025 01:00 pm

Join us for a calming, creative exploration of mindfulness through simple hand-stitching techniques. In a relaxed environment, focus on the rhythmic process of stitching, allowing thoughts to flow freely while creating small, textile art pieces. This practice promotes relaxation, self-expression, and mental clarity.

Cost: $ 25.00
Eco-Stitch Society
- Mar 17, 2025 06:00 pm

Welcome to the Eco-Stitch Society, where creativity meets sustainability in every stitch! Do you want the community and support of a guild, but you aren't a quilter? Though quilters are also welcome! Our club is building a community of makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, Eco-Stitch Society offers a supportive space to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. From transforming thrifted garments into stylish new pieces to repurposing fabric scraps into beautiful quilts and accessories, to zero-waste patterns and more, our meetings are filled with innovative projects and eco-conscious crafting tips. Join us as we stitch together a greener, more sustainable future, one repurposed thread at a time!

Cost: $ 10.00
Garment Sewcial
- Mar 19, 2025 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
'Choose your own Project' Sewcial
- Mar 26, 2025 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 30.00
Featherweight Sewcial
- Apr 02, 2025 06:00 pm

Do you own a Singer Featherweight 221 or 222 and want to share the love with your fellow Featherweight enthusiasts?

Cost: $ 30.00
Eco-Stitch Society
- Apr 08, 2025 06:00 pm

Welcome to the Eco-Stitch Society, where creativity meets sustainability in every stitch! Do you want the community and support of a guild, but you aren't a quilter? Though quilters are also welcome! Our club is building a community of makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, Eco-Stitch Society offers a supportive space to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. From transforming thrifted garments into stylish new pieces to repurposing fabric scraps into beautiful quilts and accessories, to zero-waste patterns and more, our meetings are filled with innovative projects and eco-conscious crafting tips. Join us as we stitch together a greener, more sustainable future, one repurposed thread at a time!

Cost: $ 10.00
Mending Sewcial
- Apr 09, 2025 06:00 pm

Have some clothes or other textiles in need of repair and don't know where to start? Have a project that you need a sewing machine or serger for, but don't own one? Stuck on a project and want some guidance? Just want to hang out and sew with others? Bring your project and get advice and use the tools and materials that we have available.

Cost: $ 30.00
Stitch Meditation
- Apr 11, 2025 06:00 pm

Join us for a calming, creative exploration of mindfulness through simple hand-stitching techniques. In a relaxed environment, focus on the rhythmic process of stitching, allowing thoughts to flow freely while creating small, textile art pieces. This practice promotes relaxation, self-expression, and mental clarity.

Cost: $ 25.00
Garment Sewcial
- Apr 16, 2025 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
'Choose your own Project' Sewcial
- Apr 23, 2025 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 30.00
Eco-Stitch Society
- May 13, 2025 06:00 pm

Welcome to the Eco-Stitch Society, where creativity meets sustainability in every stitch! Do you want the community and support of a guild, but you aren't a quilter? Though quilters are also welcome! Our club is building a community of makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, Eco-Stitch Society offers a supportive space to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. From transforming thrifted garments into stylish new pieces to repurposing fabric scraps into beautiful quilts and accessories, to zero-waste patterns and more, our meetings are filled with innovative projects and eco-conscious crafting tips. Join us as we stitch together a greener, more sustainable future, one repurposed thread at a time!

Cost: $ 10.00
Eco-Stitch Society
- Jun 10, 2025 06:00 pm

Welcome to the Eco-Stitch Society, where creativity meets sustainability in every stitch! Do you want the community and support of a guild, but you aren't a quilter? Though quilters are also welcome! Our club is building a community of makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, Eco-Stitch Society offers a supportive space to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. From transforming thrifted garments into stylish new pieces to repurposing fabric scraps into beautiful quilts and accessories, to zero-waste patterns and more, our meetings are filled with innovative projects and eco-conscious crafting tips. Join us as we stitch together a greener, more sustainable future, one repurposed thread at a time!

Cost: $ 10.00
Eco-Stitch Society
- Jul 08, 2025 06:00 pm

Welcome to the Eco-Stitch Society, where creativity meets sustainability in every stitch! Do you want the community and support of a guild, but you aren't a quilter? Though quilters are also welcome! Our club is building a community of makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, Eco-Stitch Society offers a supportive space to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. From transforming thrifted garments into stylish new pieces to repurposing fabric scraps into beautiful quilts and accessories, to zero-waste patterns and more, our meetings are filled with innovative projects and eco-conscious crafting tips. Join us as we stitch together a greener, more sustainable future, one repurposed thread at a time!

Cost: $ 10.00
Eco-Stitch Society
- Aug 12, 2025 06:00 pm

Welcome to the Eco-Stitch Society, where creativity meets sustainability in every stitch! Do you want the community and support of a guild, but you aren't a quilter? Though quilters are also welcome! Our club is building a community of makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, Eco-Stitch Society offers a supportive space to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. From transforming thrifted garments into stylish new pieces to repurposing fabric scraps into beautiful quilts and accessories, to zero-waste patterns and more, our meetings are filled with innovative projects and eco-conscious crafting tips. Join us as we stitch together a greener, more sustainable future, one repurposed thread at a time!

Cost: $ 10.00
Eco-Stitch Society
- Sep 09, 2025 06:00 pm

Welcome to the Eco-Stitch Society, where creativity meets sustainability in every stitch! Do you want the community and support of a guild, but you aren't a quilter? Though quilters are also welcome! Our club is building a community of makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, Eco-Stitch Society offers a supportive space to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. From transforming thrifted garments into stylish new pieces to repurposing fabric scraps into beautiful quilts and accessories, to zero-waste patterns and more, our meetings are filled with innovative projects and eco-conscious crafting tips. Join us as we stitch together a greener, more sustainable future, one repurposed thread at a time!

Cost: $ 10.00
Eco-Stitch Society
- Oct 14, 2025 06:00 pm

Welcome to the Eco-Stitch Society, where creativity meets sustainability in every stitch! Do you want the community and support of a guild, but you aren't a quilter? Though quilters are also welcome! Our club is building a community of makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, Eco-Stitch Society offers a supportive space to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. From transforming thrifted garments into stylish new pieces to repurposing fabric scraps into beautiful quilts and accessories, to zero-waste patterns and more, our meetings are filled with innovative projects and eco-conscious crafting tips. Join us as we stitch together a greener, more sustainable future, one repurposed thread at a time!

Cost: $ 10.00
Eco-Stitch Society
- Nov 11, 2025 06:00 pm

Welcome to the Eco-Stitch Society, where creativity meets sustainability in every stitch! Do you want the community and support of a guild, but you aren't a quilter? Though quilters are also welcome! Our club is building a community of makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, Eco-Stitch Society offers a supportive space to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. From transforming thrifted garments into stylish new pieces to repurposing fabric scraps into beautiful quilts and accessories, to zero-waste patterns and more, our meetings are filled with innovative projects and eco-conscious crafting tips. Join us as we stitch together a greener, more sustainable future, one repurposed thread at a time!

Cost: $ 10.00
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.