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PAST EVENT: Sewing for Beginners

When is it?

Starting Thursday 21st September | 2 - 4.30pm

How much is it?

FREE (bring your own fabrics)

Sewing for Beginners

Learn a new and timeless skill, and create something beautiful with your very own hands in this EVI beginners’ sewing course!

This informal, friendly, & fun course is free of charge and will run every Thursday, 2 – 4.30pm, for 5 weeks starting 21st September.

Week 1: Master the Basics Learn all the different stitches and where they are used, how to sew a button, hem a skirt, mend a seam and more. Also practice threading a sewing machine!

Week 2:  Cutting Out a Basic Pattern Choose your pattern, gather your fabrics, and start prepping to create a stunning yet simple piece of clothing! We can give you tips if you like. (You will need to buy your own fabric, if you are unable to do so, we may be able to help – let us know). 

Weeks 3 and 4: Craft Your Masterpiece! Learn all about marking, sewing fitting, interlining and lining. 

Week 5: Finishing Touches and Next Steps Add the finishing touches to your project with buttonholes and buttons, top stitching, and more. We’ll also chat about what you can do next with your newfound skills!

Limited spaces are available! To register your interest in the course, email sam@evi.cymru, ring 01495708022 or pop in. 

A big thank you to Sue for bringing her expertise to EVI and leading these sessions.

EVI is currently funded by the UK Gov through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Click here to find out more. 

 


What’s on at EVI?

EVI Repair Café

Monday 20th October | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

Over 55’s Luncheon Club

Thursday 16th October | 12pm - 2pm

£6

EQUANIMITY Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation

Mondays 10.30-11.30am & Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm

£5

ChiChi Fit with Nia

Tuesdays | 6.30 - 7.30pm

£6

Yoga with Amanda

Thursdays | 6-7pm

£8 drop in or £25 for 4

Crochet Club

Tuesdays, 2.30 - 4.30pm

Free

Sunflower Café

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

EVI Pantry

Mondays | 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm

[PAST EVENT] The Big, Good Wolf at EVI

Thursday 21st August | 11am, 1pm, or 2.15pm

£3 per child (including booking fee) or £2 cash if paying at EVI. Accompanying adult tickets are free.

[PAST EVENT] EVI Creative Fun Hour

Thursday 14th August | 10.30am or 11.30am

Free

[PAST EVENT] Animals Interactive Experience

Thursday 7th August | 10.30am to 11.45am

Free - tickets only

[PAST EVENT] Laughter Yoga Club

Wednesday 28th May | 5.30 - 6.30pm

£6

PAST EVENT: Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday 3rd July | 2pm - 4.30pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

PAST EVENT: Superheroes at EVI

Thursday 31st July | 11am, 1pm, or 2.15pm

£3 each (including booking fee) or £2 if paying in cash at EVI reception

PAST EVENT: Encounter with Owls

Thursday 24th July | 10am - 3pm

Free

PAST EVENT: FREE Mind and Body Wellness Sessions

Thursday 15th May | 9.30am - 11am (and then every Thursday until 12th June)

Free

PAST EVENT: Dinosaur Explorers at EVI

Thursday 29th May | 11am, 1pm or 2.15pm

Free

PAST EVENT: EVI Pantry Spring Fayre 2025

Saturday 12th April | 11am - 3pm

FREE ENTRY

PAST EVENT: 3 Day Breath to Health Workshop

Wednesday 26th March - Friday 28th March | 9.30am - 12.30am

£50 for the full 3 days

PAST EVENT: Free Mind and Body Wellness Sessions

Thursday 20th February | 9.30am - 11am (and then every Thursday until 20th March)

Free

PAST EVENT: A Child’s Christmas with Lighthouse Theatre

Thursday 12th December | 7.30pm - 10pm

£10 (£8 concession)

PAST EVENT: Grandma’s Gingerbread Tale | Louby Lou Storytelling

Wednesday 26th February | 11am or 2.30pm

£7.50 - £8.50

PAST EVENT: Transformative Breath to Health Workshop

Weds 27th Nov - Fri 29th Nov | 9:30am - 12:30pm

£50 for the full 3-days

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