(10 y.o.)
Sew and Tell is an exhibition of clothing items and textile works produced by students from Stevenson House where teacher Elizabeth Charlton teaches children’s sewing classes. Having learnt a variety of sewing techniques over a period of months, the participants aged 10 to 12 have evidenced their development by creating fashionable dressing gowns and pyjamas, onesies, pants, floral and formal dresses. The exhibition is presented as part of Neighbourhood House Week, a nationwide celebration of the role of Neighbourhood Houses that help people connect, learn, and contribute in their local community.
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Elizabeth Charlton said, “My greatest pleasure has been to share my sewing passion with these girls who are learning to sew in the kids sewing class.” Lyn Harding, Melton City Council’s Neighbourhood Programs Officer, explained, “Neighbourhood Houses are great places to learn something new, meet other people and work together as a community of people. Sew and Tell encompasses all this, where children have come to learn a new skill; all the children come from different schools within the community to meet other children and this exhibition gives them an opportunity to work together on a project. This exhibition forms part of the celebration of Neighbourhood House Week from 8 May – 12 May.”
(11 y.o.)
Has been atte nding the class for 12 months, and most enjo ys “seeing the finished produ of what I make ct once I’m finis hed sewing.”
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(12 y.o.) Has been attending the class for two years, and most enjoys “all the people and learning how to sew.”
(12 y.o.)
“Sewing is an art that g ives you a buzz of exc itement wh en you end up with som ething far m ore fabulou than the ma s terial it start ed as.”
(11 y.o.)
been attending ass for 12 months, most enjoys hing the clothes each term.”
(12 y.o.)
(12 y.o.) “I love this program because it gives me the opportunity to be creative and I feel proud of what I am able to achieve.”
Has been attending the class three and for ah enjoys “cre alf years, and mos t ating new things I never tho ught I cou ld. Every time I finis h making something I wear it a sm love sewin uch as possible. I g and I en joy it ‘sew much.” ’
Contact
CS Gallery Caroline Springs Civic Centre and Library 193 Caroline Springs Blvd 03 9747 7200 03 9363 1491 artsandculture@melton.vic.gov.au
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