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Tote Bag for New Sewists
- Jul 18, 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
Tote Bag for New Sewists
- Aug 15, 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
Tote Bag for New Sewists
- Sep 21, 2025 01:00 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
Beyond Threading: Mastering Your Serger
- Aug 08, 2025 02:00 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
Stash to Splash - Jelly Roll Rug
- Aug 10, 2025 01:00 pm

Learn in this 2 week class how to make your very own jelly roll rug using your own stash fabric from home, with Heather! By the end of class, you will complete a unique jelly roll rug.

Cost: $ 140.00
Intro to Eco Printing
- Aug 11, 2025 06:00 pm

Explore the vibrant world of plant-based colours and transform textiles into one-of-a-kind creations. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, this workshop will guide you through the art of eco printing while fostering a deeper connection to the world around you.

Cost: $ 145.00
Ugly Thimble - Make and Take
- Sep 05, 2025 05:30 pm

Tired of uncomfortable thimbles that just don’t fit? Join us for this short, lighthearted workshop where you’ll create your very own custom-fitted (and delightfully ugly) thimble. Perfect for hand sewists, who want something that’s as unique as their stitching style!

Cost: $ 25.00
Renew and Reused: Up-cycling
- Sep 06, 2025 09:00 am

In this class we will be up cycling the old scraps lying around your house into something new! Give a T-shirt new life as a cushion cover, take fabric from an old bag to add pockets to an apron, Grab your quilting scraps and make a pair of slippers, the possibilities are endless!

Cost: $ 180.00
Fabric Education Workshop
- Sep 27, 2025 01:00 pm

This workshop is a great add on to your sewing education to know the properties of fabric and how to choose the right fabric for your sewing projects.

Cost: $ 95.00
Feet Retreat
- Oct 03, 2025 02:00 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
- Oct 24, 2025 05:30 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
The Amazing Jelly Roll Race!
- Aug 24, 2025 01:00 pm

Join a group of quilters to sew a quilt top in an afternoon. The fun scrappy jelly roll fabric bundle and thread is included! There will be prizes! There will be tea and cake! Bizz will start the afternoon off by explaining the construction of the quilt top (measuring approximately 50 x 64"). Once everyone's questions are answered, a timer will be set and the construction will begin! (Batting and backing to complete your project can be purchased from The Green Thimble for 15% off!)

Cost: $ 75.00
Do you have a hard time fitting your pants properly? Not sure how to go about that perfect pant fit? This class is will walk you through the steps with different techniques to achieve a better fit.

Cost: $ 300.00
Recreate your Wardrobe: Cloning
- Jul 24, 2025 06:00 pm

Love that favourite top or pair of pants and wish you had more just like it? In this 4-week hands-on garment pattern class, you’ll learn how to clone your clothes by creating a custom pattern from your existing garments—no need to take them apart! This class is part of a Recreate your Wardrobe Series - check back with us for other themes!

Cost: $ 250.00
Simple Alterations & Tailoring
- Jul 25, 2025 01:00 pm

Join us in learning basic alteration techniques and fundamental tailoring principles, with a focus on understanding the difference between the two. By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently alter garments for a better fit and understand the core concepts of tailoring.

Cost: $ 180.00
Garment Skill Building - Zippers
- Jul 31, 2025 06:00 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
Recreate your Wardrobe: Up-cycling
- Aug 07, 2025 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: $ 180.00
Come join us for a 3 hour skill building class focusing on learning about different button and buttonholes applications for garment making, that is specific to your own machine This class is perfect for those wanting to focus on one skill at at time. *Join us for other Garment Skill Building classes.

Cost: $ 75.00
Potters Apron Workshop
- Aug 18, 2025 06:00 pm

This class is perfect for sewists who are familiar with their sewing machines and wish to keep building their skills by trying a trickier project while still having their make be useful with a Potter style apron.

Cost: $ 120.00
Underwear Making: From Fabric to Fit
- Aug 19, 2025 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 120.00
Garment Skill Building - Hems
- Aug 28, 2025 06:00 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
Fit your Patterns
- Sep 09, 2025 06:00 pm

A class to learn how to fit your patterns properly for your body shape.

Cost: $ 250.00
The Perfect Fit: Leggings Workshop
- Sep 12, 2025 02:00 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 the class with fun pair of leggings using a simple pattern from Jalie Patterns.

Cost: $ 98.00
Garment Skill Building - Zippers
- Sep 18, 2025 06:00 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
Flat Cap Making Workshop
- Sep 19, 2025 05:30 pm

Discover the art of making a classic flat cap—with a sustainable twist! In this 2 week hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to design, cut, and sew your very own flat cap using a curated selection of remnant fabrics. No two caps will be alike—this is your chance to create something truly one-of-a-kind while embracing slow fashion and sustainable making.

Cost: $ 120.00
Quilted Jacket
- Sep 25, 2025 06:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to bring garment making and quilting together into one project? Are you a quilter who feels intimidated by sewing garments? This is the class for you!

Cost: $ 300.00
Sew with Alice: Corset Belt Workshop
- Oct 04, 2025 01:00 pm

Just in time for Halloween. This corset belt is a great accent piece for costumes! Never used bones and grommets before? This class will get you started with the basics of corset making and boned bodices.

Cost: $ 275.00
Make a Charlie Bomber Jacket
- Oct 07, 2025 06:00 pm

In this hands-on class, you'll sew the stylish and versatile Charlie Bomber Jacket by Jalie Patterns — a modern take on a classic silhouette. What makes this project special is its combination of knit and woven fabrics, creating a jacket that’s both comfortable and structured.

Cost: $ 275.00
Garment Skill Building - Seams
- Oct 17, 2025 02:00 pm

Come join us for a 3 hour skill building class focusing on learning about 3 different seam finishing and 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
Come join us for a 3 hour skill building class focusing on learning about 3 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
Slow Stitch - Patches
- Jul 26, 2025 01:00 pm

Slow stitch, also known as intutitive stitch or contemplative stitch, is the practice of hand stitching with no specific end goal in mind. Part embroidery, part abstract collage, slow stitch involves combining colours, layers and textures with the meditative rhythm of simple hand stitching as a nourishing ritual to ground, inspire and play.

Cost: $ 60.00
Perfect Placement Applique
- Sep 06, 2025 01:00 pm

Come join Nancy Lee for to learn Perfect Placement Applique. This is a needle turn method and is an easier technique than the usual paper template technique. This is a fun and relaxing hand-sewing technique using fabric, needle and thread, a toothpick and access to light source.

Cost: $ 85.00
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: $ 80.00
Teens Sewing Camp Clothing Fashion Fun

Cost: $ 295.00
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: $ 80.00
Kids Sewing Summer Camp (Ages 8-12)
- Aug 18, 2025 09:30 am

Kids Camp Sewing Crafts Fun

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: $ 275.00
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: $ 325.00
Open studio
- Jul 24, 2025 02:00 pm

Do you need space to cut out a large project? Don't have access to a machine? Look no further, we offer open studio time for to utilize our bright and open classroom!

Cost: $ 25.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Jul 18, 2025 01:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
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: $ 55.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Jul 22, 2025 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
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: $ 55.00
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: $ 55.00
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: $ 55.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Jul 24, 2025 01:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 06, 2025 10:00 am

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 06, 2025 11:30 am

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 07, 2025 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 07, 2025 03:30 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 08, 2025 10:00 am

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 08, 2025 11:30 am

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 13, 2025 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 13, 2025 03:30 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 14, 2025 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 14, 2025 03:30 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 15, 2025 10:00 am

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 15, 2025 11:30 am

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 19, 2025 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 19, 2025 03:30 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 20, 2025 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 20, 2025 03:30 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 21, 2025 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 21, 2025 03:30 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 22, 2025 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Aug 22, 2025 03:30 pm

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

Cost: $ 65.00
Finish Your Quilt!
- Jul 27, 2025 01:00 pm

Do you have an unfinished quilt taking up room in your sewing space? Not quite sure how to finish it? Need a hand fiddling with the binding? Not sure all your options for quilting the layers together? Or maybe you just need the group motivation to get this WIP quilt done!

Cost: $ 75.00
Beginner Quilting
- Sep 01, 2025 06:00 pm

Learn the entire process of making a quilt in this 5-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
Join us for a cozy, creative workshop where you’ll learn how to transform raw wool fleece into warm, durable felted batting—perfect for use in handmade quilts. In this hands-on session, we’ll walk through every step of the process, from raw fleece prep to finished felt panel.

Cost: $ 75.00
Tea and Toast Quilt- Along
- Sep 07, 2025 03:00 pm

Join us for a warm and skill-building journey in the Tea and Toast Quilt-Along, a thoughtfully paced class designed for intermediate quilters ready to explore a combination of techniques—including English Paper Piecing (EPP) and other piecing methods.

Cost: $ 360.00
Join us for a cozy, creative workshop where you’ll learn how to transform raw wool fleece into warm, durable carded batting—perfect for use in handmade quilts. In this hands-on session, we’ll walk through every step of the process, from raw fleece prep to finished felt panel.

Cost: $ 75.00
Free Motion 101
- Oct 06, 2025 06:00 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
Sunday Sewcial
- Jul 20, 2025 01:00 pm

Come join Rhonda and a group of sewists in a relaxed atmosphere to share ideas and make progress on ANY Project you on working, This could be a quilt, a garment or whatever else you are sewing!

Cost: $ 30.00
'Choose Your Own Adventure' Sewcial
- Jul 23, 2025 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 30.00
Garment Sewcial
- Jul 30, 2025 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Bag-Making Sewcial
- Aug 06, 2025 06:00 pm

Bag-Making focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.with Marnie, a local sewists and teacher.

Cost: $ 30.00
Sunday Sewcial - 2 hour
- Aug 10, 2025 10:00 am

Come join Rhonda and a group of sewists in a relaxed atmosphere to share ideas and make progress on ANY Project you on working, This could be a quilt, a garment or whatever else you are sewing!

Cost: $ 20.00
Garment Sewcial
- Aug 13, 2025 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Quilting Sewcial
- Aug 20, 2025 06:00 pm

Quilting focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
'Choose Your Own Adventure' Sewcial
- Aug 27, 2025 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 30.00
Featherweight Sewcial
- Sep 03, 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
'Choose Your Own Adventure' Sewcial
- Sep 10, 2025 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 30.00
Sunday Sewcial
- Sep 14, 2025 01:00 pm

Come join Rhonda and a group of sewists in a relaxed atmosphere to share ideas and make progress on ANY Project you on working, This could be a quilt, a garment or whatever else you are sewing!

Cost: $ 30.00
Hand Stitching Sewcial
- Sep 17, 2025 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
Garment Sewcial
- Sep 24, 2025 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Costume Sewcial
- Oct 01, 2025 06:00 pm

Costume focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment, in perfect time for Halloween, to get your costumes done in time with some help!

Cost: $ 30.00
'Choose Your Own Adventure' Sewcial
- Oct 08, 2025 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 30.00
Featherweight Sewcial
- Oct 15, 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
Garment Sewcial
- Oct 22, 2025 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Quilting Sewcial
- Oct 29, 2025 06:00 pm

Quilting focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

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.