Come learn how to sew and start making your own projects! Students will learn their way around the machine through various projects and gain the foundational sewing skills to translate into future projects for themselves. Students will learn how to read patterns, how to use choose fabrics and patterns right for the projects they are making, how to embellish and decorate their projects with hand sewing techniques, and time permitting, repair skills, such as hems, and repairing rips and holes in creative ways. They will make simple and functional projects like a drawstring backpack ( to hold all the things) and pajama pants. The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think! 

This camp runs Monday to Thursday. It is four 5-hour sessions. The camp dates are:

July 7, 8, 9 & 10 - 10 am to 3 pm

* This class is for teens age 12 to 17 years old. Adult classes are 18 years +

* No prior sewing skills are needed for this class. 

* Class fees include all supplies except fabric scissors, fabric and thread for the large project. Students must also bring a lunch. Sunscreen and appropriate clothing for sun (hat, sun cover if needed) are suggested as well, as there may be time spent outside in good weather.

* Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

* We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Rosalyn Faustino

Come explore how to deconstruct and reconstruct clothing into one-of-a-kind pieces of your own! In this class, students will learn techniques on how to take apart, and put back together clothing* to create new fashion pieces of their own. From appliqué and patches to making a vest from a jacket, the possibilities are whatever one can imagine (within the functionality of construction;))! And with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much fun to dive into! 

*A few weeks prior to camp, students will be emailed a general list of clothing and materials to bring (ie. t-shirts, shirts, sweaters, jeans, jackets etc.)along with a few inspirational videos will be sent along to get the ideas going and help them with what to bring to class. 

This camp runs Monday to Thursday. It is four 5-hour sessions. The camp dates are:

July 14, 15, 16 & 17 - 10 am to 3 pm

* This class is for teens age 12 to 17 years old. Adult classes are available for18 years +

* Basic sewing skills are needed for this class. (Riyoko’s Teen Sew Summer Camp, July 7 to 10, is a great way to get those skills! Come join us!)

* Class fees include all supplies except fabric scissors, clothing, thread, and accessories ( buttons, patches, fabric) for the large project. Students must also bring a lunch. Sunscreen and appropriate clothing for sun (hat, sun cover if needed) are suggested as well, as there may be time spent outside in good weather.

* Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

* We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Instructor: Jamie Sherritt

Come learn how to sew! This class will get kids familiar with the machine, sewing basic stitches, both machine, and hand stitches (including sewing buttons) by sewing beginner projects all in the name of fun and creativity! Students will learn their way around the machine through various projects and gain the foundational sewing skills to take into future projects for themselves. They will  learn how to read patterns, and how to choose fabrics and patterns right for the projects they are making. They will make simple and functional projects like pyjama pants, and a drawstring bag ( to hold all the things)! The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think! 

This camp runs Monday to Thursday. It is four 5-hour sessions. The camp dates are:

July 21, 22, 23 & 24 - 10 am to 3 pm

* This class is for kids age 8 to 12 years old.

* No prior sewing skills are needed for this class. 

* Class fees include all supplies except fabric scissors, fabric and thread for the large project. Students must also bring a lunch. Sunscreen and appropriate clothing for sun (hat, sun cover if needed) are suggested as well, as there may be time spent outside in good weather.

* Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

* We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Rosalyn Faustino

Come continue your sewing journey! Take your skills to the next level by sewing a fun summer skirt with us and build on skills from Sewing 101. In this class students will learn how to sew button holes, enclosed seam allowance, waistbands, different kinds of hem treatments and more pockets! The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think! 

This course is four 3-hour sessions. The next sessions is:

Saturday July 13, 20, 27 & August 10 - 10 am to 1 pm

* This class is for teens age 12 to 17 years old. Adult classes are 18 years +

* No prior sewing skills are needed for this class. 

* Class fees include all supplies except fabric scissors, fabric and thread for the large project. 

*Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

* We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Rosalyn Faustino

Come continue your sewing journey! Take your skills to the next level by sewing a fun summer skirt with us and build on skills from Sewing 101. In this class students will learn how to sew button holes, enclosed seam allowance, waistbands, different kinds of hem treatments and more pockets! The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think! 

This course is four 3-hour sessions. The next session is:

Tuesday October 14, 21, 28 & November 4 - 6 pm to 9 pm

* Basic sewing skills are needed for this class equivalent to Sewing 101. This class is for adults, if you have a teen that is interested, please let us know, and we will let you know when a teen class will be available. 

*Class fees include most all supplies except fabric scissors and skirt material, thread, and button. Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines.

*Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

* We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Rosalyn Faustino

Do you have that favourite piece of clothing that you wish you could have forever, and make in a million colours? Want to recreate it? Come join us and learn how to copy a pattern from the garment, sew a test fit, and get the skills to remake all your favourite clothes again and again!

This class is four 3.5 hour sessions. The next session is:

Saturday September 13, 20, 27 & October 4 - 10 am to 1 pm

$264 + gst (12 hours)

*Beginner sewing experience necessary.

*Students will be asked to bring up to six simple pieces that they'd like to remake, Got questions about your pieces beforehand? Let us know! We can help you decide!

*Side note: We hope to help you copy your fast fashion and vintage pieces, but we want to make sure to still support designers like us - so no copy cat-ing folks like us. The world needs less fast fashion. Vintage can’t be repurchased, but indie folk like us are worth supporting because we help boost local economies! We hope you understand and we can’t wait to be copy cats with you!

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Jamie Sherritt

Underwear! 

Learn how to sew your own underwear and never have to buy it again! Join us for this special weekend workshop with the awesomely talented Rebecca Young. A seasoned seamstress and designer working in the realm of custom burlesque costume and performance. In this class, students will learn how to adjust a pattern to fit, and sew underwear to fit their bodies. They will come away with new underwear and a whole new skill set!

This course is two 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:

Sunday September 7 & 14 - 10 am to 1 pm

$154 + gst (6 hours)

Patterns and fabric will be provided.