What’s On
Drop In
We are open for drop-in visits every Thursday and Friday 10am to 1pm.
On Saturday we have classes and bookings are essential for these.
Thread Shed is staffed by our wonderful volunteers who are there to welcome you, show you our facilities and offer helpful sewing advice.
You're welcome to drop in and see what we're doing on Thursday or Friday, or check Armidale What’s On to find an activity you're interested in.
We have Stitch Socials, Sewing Classes, Workshops and Special Events too.
Our sewing machines are available for community use. We request a $5 donation per two hours, to cover servicing costs. This is a great way to try out sewing without having to buy your own machine.
Stitch Social (every Thursday and Friday 10am to 1pm)
Stitch Socials are relaxed and friendly weekly gatherings where you can bring along your own sewing project and enjoy a couple of creative hours in good company. Held each Thursday morning and Friday from 10am to 1pm*, it’s the perfect chance to make progress on your work, share ideas, and connect with others. For all stages, beginner to advanced. Remember it’s about the journey not the destination!
*not open public holidays. If it’s slow, we may close early
Sustainable styling and clothes swap with Nina Gbor
Thread Shed is excited to welcome Nina Gbor to Armidale! At this event, you’ll learn how to create stylish outfits out of just a few pieces. Nina teaches techniques for transforming one garment into several different looks for different types of occasions, so you need fewer clothes while still looking stylish! Nina’s tips and techniques work for all ages and sizes and simplify the process of packing light for travelling or for creating a capsule wardrobe of easy, no fuss ‘go-to’ outfits.
This presentation will be followed by a clothes swap, so start thinking about what you’ll bring to swap now. Tickets on sale at Trybooking!
This event is supported by Armidale Regional Council and Armidale Uniting Church.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Armidale Uniting Church presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
This dramatic reading was originally performed 127 times by the author himself beginning in 1850s and ending in the year of his death in 1870. This performance also includes Christmas carols sung by the audience and led by the Armidale Choral Society and is conducted by Graham Maddox. Readers include well-known figures from the Armidale community.
This performance supports the work of Thread Shed Armidale, a volunteer led organisation promoting textile upcycling and skills sharing in our community.
We have listed three ticket prices and you can choose which one you purchase. There is no reserved seating, no concession price and no children's price. The differing prices simply reflect your level of support for Thread Shed and not where your seat will be or who will occupy that seat. If you choose the $15 and $20 options, we are especially thankful.
Please be seated before 2pm so that the production can begin promptly on time.
Use this link to go to TryBooking to book your seat:
Beginner sewing 103 Zipped cushion cover
A bit nervous about using zips in your sewing? Start out with making a cushion - it's low risk and the insertion is simple. Either bring your own fabric the size that you need (measure your cushion insert, and include enough for seams and both front and back) or we can provide you with clean donated fabric. We'll also provide thread and the zip.
Thread Shed Armidale is a community organisation designed to share skills and create a space where you can meet new people and make friends while learning something fun!
Booking essential, click or paste the link below
OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Join us for our official launch and help celebrate the opening of Thread Shed Armidale. We’ll be marking the occasion with cake, tea and coffee in a warm, welcoming atmosphere—come along, meet the community, and get a feel for the space.