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Classes
Sewing, Knitting and Crochet
Whangarei Sewing Classes
Expand your sewing, crocheting and knitting today! Our workshops cater for all skillsets. From beginner-friendly through to eye-opening for even the most seasoned crafters. We welcome students at any level looking for a fun and creative experience to join our specific and tailored sewing classes here in Whangarei.
Here at Bernina Northland we seek to ensure classes are fun, engaging and you go away with heaps of knowledge ready for your next craft project.
Sewing Classes
Sewing is a practical must-have skill that’s useful for anyone looking to complete creative projects in Whangarei.
Learn to utilise your sewing machine to its fullest potential. And no, its doesn’t need to be a BERNINA or Bernetta sewing machine to attend our sewing classes.
Could our Whangarei classes help you realise your inner fashion potential? Perhaps you want to undertake a dress making class or a simple cute tote bag.
With our clearly indicated classes, suitable for all ranges – chose the one that is right for you? Join us here at Bernina Northland for Whangarei based, in person sewing classes!
Crochet Classes
Get started with crocheting in Whangarei. We offer beginner or refresher classes for crafties looking to have a fun time making something handmade.
Learn crochet basics stitches: form a chain, do singles and doubles, handle tension, neatly work in rows and rounds. You’ll also discover the wonders of crochet yarns – know the different types, sort by weight class, ply factor and fiber content.
Create and shape your crochet project – work on your first craft project at our Whangarei crochet workshop.
Knitting Classes
Relax and learn how to knit with our Whangarei knitting classes!
Knit with confidence and create your best craftwork yet. Learn to cast on and cast off at your own pace through our expert instruction. Better yet, we provide a cozy and welcoming space for knitters of all ages at Bernina Northland.
Knit and purl simple colourful projects or have fun creating complex knit patterns. With a range of knitting classes available you’ll always find one that piques your interest.
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Twisted Brick Quilt Class
June 6, 2026
Sandy
Available
Join Sandy to make this fabulous quilt top using coordinating fabrics plus one harmonising fabrics to pop your colours.
This project is suitable for confident-beginner to intermediate level sewists.
You need your machine with a ¼” foot appropriate for your machine.
Choose your fabrics from the ranges in-store.
Dates: Saturdays 6th June and 4th July
Time: 10am – 4pm each day
Cost: $60 + project requirements
A non-refundable deposit of $60 is required to secure your place
Surface Texture #2 Class
June 27, 2026
Sandy
Available
Join Sandy to play with making surface texture by manipulating fabric. You can use surface texture in many different projects, including clothing, but we will make a cushion.
These techniques are fun and easier than you may think, they just take a little patience.
This project is suitable for all levels of sewists to enjoy.
You need your sewing machine.
Date: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June
Time: 10am – 4pm each day
Cost: $60 + project requirements
A non-refundable deposit of $60 is required to secure your place
Overlocker Skill Builder
July 2, 2026
Sandy
Available
Have you recently purchased your BERNINA or bernette overlocker or combo overlock/cover-seam machine? Or would you like to learn more about overlocker and cover-seam machine that you’ve had for a couple of years?
Join Sandy to learn techniques and develop a range of skills on your overlocker and cover-seam machine.
We will be making samples to develop a reference guide for use at home. This programme is exclusive to BERNINA Northland and consists of 7 fortnightly sessions.
Begins: Thursday 2nd July
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Continues weekly until finishing 13th August
Cost: $30 per session + session requirements.
A non-refundable deposit of $60 is required to secure your place
Quilted Coat or Jacket Class
July 18, 2026
Sandy
Available
Join Sandy for a weekend of sewing to make yourself a quilted coat or jacket.
Choose your inner and outer fabrics before 20th June as they must be quilted prior to the class.
You must be confident using your walking foot or dual-feed enabled machine for dense layers.
Date: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July (Optional cutting only session, Sunday 5th July)
Time: 10am – 4pm each day
Cost: $60 + project requirements
A non-refundable deposit of $60 is required to secure your place
Grace Pants Class
August 1, 2026
Sandy
Available
Join Sandy for a beginners’ level class of dressmaking to complete these elastic waisted pants with pockets. Use an overlocker for the main construction, finishing with your sewing machine OR construct the full project on your sewing machine.
These are my favourite pair of pants, easy to make and wear through all seasons.
Sizes available are: 8 – 20
You will need to download and print the pattern before class – pattern link available on registration
Date: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August (optional cutting only session, Sunday 26th July)
Time: 10am – 4pm each day
Cost: $60 + project requirements
A non-refundable deposit of $60 is required to secure your place