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Tote Bag for New Sewists
- Feb 08, 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: $ 105.00
Tote Bag for New Sewists
- Mar 01, 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: $ 105.00
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
Sew a Zipper Pouch
- Jan 25, 2026 02:00 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
- Jan 30, 2026 05:00 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: $ 80.00
Beyond Threading: Mastering Your Serger
- Feb 06, 2026 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
Sew a Zipper Pouch
- Feb 22, 2026 02:00 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
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
- 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
Volunteer Day
- Jan 28, 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
- Feb 11, 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
- Feb 25, 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
- Mar 06, 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
- Mar 11, 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
The Great Victoria Fabric Exchange Market is a community-driven fabric sale where sewists and makers can destash their fabric stashes while supporting a great cause. This special event brings together fabric lovers to buy and sell fabric in a fun, accessible marketplace—without vendors needing to be present on the day.

Cost: $ 5.00
Denim Dreams - Jeans Workshop
- Jan 22, 2026 06:00 pm

Turn your denim dreams into reality! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of crafting your very own pair of jeans from start to finish. This intermediate to advanced level class is designed for sewists who want to master jeans construction—covering everything from fitting the pattern to finishing techniques that give denim its signature look.

Cost: $ 270.00
Buttons and buttonholes can make or break the look of a garment—and mastering them will take your sewing to the next level! In this focused workshop, you’ll practice sewing three different types of buttonholes and learn how to attach buttons both by hand and by machine (if your machine has a button-sewing foot). By the end, you’ll have a set of reference samples and the confidence to add neat, professional button closures to your projects.

Cost: $ 75.00
Sew with Alice: Corset Making Workshop
- Jan 24, 2026 01:00 pm

Build your own corset. Never used bones and grommets before? This class will get you started with the basics of corset making and boned bodices.

Cost: $ 275.00
Simple Alterations & Tailoring
- Feb 03, 2026 06:00 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
Recreate your Wardrobe: Cloning
- Feb 05, 2026 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
- Advanced beginner level - Learn the fundamentals of basic garment making from beginning to end

Cost: $ 270.00
Sewing Knit Garments
- Mar 12, 2026 06:00 pm

A class for those wanting to explore further into sewing with knit fabric to increase your garment making skills.

Cost: $ 190.00
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
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
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
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
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: $ 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
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
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
Open studio
- Jan 22, 2026 01:00 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
Open studio
- Jan 26, 2026 12:00 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
Open studio
- Jan 29, 2026 01:00 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
Open studio
- Feb 02, 2026 12:00 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
Open studio
- Feb 05, 2026 01:00 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
Open studio
- Feb 09, 2026 12:00 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
Open studio
- Feb 12, 2026 01:00 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
Open studio
- Feb 16, 2026 12:00 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
Open studio
- Feb 19, 2026 01:00 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
Open studio
- Feb 23, 2026 12:00 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
Open studio
- Feb 26, 2026 01:00 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
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
- Jan 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
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Jan 23, 2026 10:00 am

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Jan 27, 2026 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Jan 27, 2026 03:30 pm

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Jan 27, 2026 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Jan 27, 2026 07:30 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
- Jan 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
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Jan 30, 2026 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 01, 2026 10:00 am

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 01, 2026 11:00 am

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 01, 2026 01:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 01, 2026 02:30 pm

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 03, 2026 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 03, 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
- Feb 04, 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
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 06, 2026 10:00 am

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 06, 2026 11:30 am

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 10, 2026 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 10, 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
- Feb 11, 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
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 13, 2026 10:00 am

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 17, 2026 02:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 17, 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
- Feb 18, 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
- Feb 25, 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
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 27, 2026 10:00 am

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
- Feb 27, 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 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
- Apr 26, 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 26, 2026 11:30 am

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

Cost: $ 75.00
Beginner Quilting
- Jan 26, 2026 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
Quilt Binding 101
- Feb 09, 2026 06:00 pm

Learn how to match the ends of your binding perfectly! Then learn how to hand & machine stitch the binding for a tidy finish.

Cost: $ 60.00
Foundation Paper Piecing
- Feb 16, 2026 06:00 pm

In our foundation paper piecing class, you'll embark on a journey of precise and intricate quilting. This workshop is tailored to quilters with some experience, but an adventurous beginner would also find value in this class. FPP is a systematic approach to creating complex and detailed quilt blocks with ease. This method uses paper templates to guide your stitches and ensures perfect alignment and accuracy. Master the technique of sewing fabrics onto paper patterns, producing sharp points, intricate angles, and beautifully intricate designs. Through step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice, you'll gain the confidence to tackle challenging quilt patterns and unlock a new world of quilting possibilities. Join us to refine your skills and create stunning, precise quilt blocks.

Cost: $ 75.00
Traditional Crazy Quilting
- Mar 07, 2026 11:00 am

Crazy quilting is a decorative quilting style that combines patchwork and embroidery in a free-form, expressive way. Originating in the Victorian era, it embraces irregular shapes, mixed fabrics, and abundant embellishment. The result is richly textured, imaginative, and endlessly creative.

Cost: $ 140.00
'Choose Your Own Adventure' Sewcial
- Jan 21, 2026 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 30.00
Quilting Sewcial
- Jan 28, 2026 06:00 pm

Quilting focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Garment Sewcial
- Feb 04, 2026 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Mending Sewcial
- Feb 11, 2026 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
Hand Stitching Sewcial
- Feb 11, 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
'Choose Your Own Adventure' Sewcial
- Feb 18, 2026 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 30.00
Garment Sewcial
- Mar 04, 2026 06:00 pm

Garment focused sewcial in a fun and encouraging environment.

Cost: $ 30.00
Mending Sewcial
- Mar 11, 2026 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
'Choose Your Own Adventure' Sewcial
- Mar 18, 2026 06:00 pm

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

Cost: $ 30.00
Quilting Sewcial
- Mar 25, 2026 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.