For ages 8-17 - beginning sewing - 5 weeks
Unleash creativity in youth ages 8-17 with the After School Sewing Club in Minneapolis. This 5-week beginner-friendly course offers hands-on sewing skills in a supportive, small-class setting with all materials included.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours per session
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires basic sitting and fine motor skills for machine use.
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History
Minneapolis has a rich history of textiles and craft movements contributing to its vibrant modern arts scene.
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The sewing club encourages upcycling fabrics and mindful crafting to reduce waste in fiber arts.
Fiber Works MPLS
For ages 8-17 - beginning sewing - 5 weeks
Fiber Works MPLS is a Minneapolis-based studio offering hands-on textile workshops and skill-building classes. The studio's schedule includes short-format sessions—ranging from one-hour introductions to 2.5-hour project workshops—that focus on sewing, knitting, hand-sewing, spinning, mending, and sustainable upcycling.
Representative class titles include Sew Much More!, Sewing Machine Know-How, A Life Line: Sewing and Knitting Help, Stitch On!, Kids In Stitches! Birthday Parties, Knitting From Scratch, Slow Stitch: Hand Sewing Basics, Revamp, Repurpose, Renew, and Beginning to Spin. Class descriptions specify learning goals such as pattern reading and construction, machine threading and operation, basic stitches, knitting and purling, hand-sewing techniques, spinning fleece to yarn, and garment upcycling.
Instruction is delivered in small-group formats with experienced instructors who provide tailored, hands-on guidance. Several listings explicitly note that participants should bring their own machine, pattern, fabric, or project materials when required; some classes include materials as part of the session description. Sessions are described for confident beginners through all skill levels, and several shorter offerings are aimed at troubleshooting or project-focused help.
Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Fiber Works MPLS presents practical, project-based learning opportunities with clear class durations and stated participant requirements to help prospective students choose appropriate workshops. The combination of focused class formats and experienced instructors supports repeatable skills development for textile enthusiasts.
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota studio
Class Lengths
1–2.5 hours
Short and extended workshops
Skill Levels
Beginner to all levels
For beginners and experienced crafters
Workshops Listed
10 classes
Hands-on textile offerings
Select a sewing, knitting, or spinning class in Minneapolis — review class details for materials and duration, then book the session that fits skill level and schedule.
Bring a snack and water
Keep your young sewer energized and hydrated during class breaks.
Dress comfortably
Wear clothes that allow for easy movement and won’t get caught in sewing machines.
Arrive a few minutes early
Settling in before class helps young participants focus and get acclimated with their machine.
Practice patience and take breaks
Learning sewing takes concentration; short breaks can help maintain focus.
Comfortable clothing
Allows ease of movement and safety when operating sewing machines.
Hair ties or clips
Keeps hair out of the face and away from the sewing machine.
Notebook and pencil
Useful for jotting down notes or instructions during class.
Reinforced mask (optional)
If preferred, for close indoor group settings.