Sewing Academy at FabLab (for ages 11–15)

About the event

Do you think sewing on a machine is an old-school skill and an activity suited for grandmas on autumn evenings? Time to change that! Join the Sewing Academy at FabLab powered by Orange: learn how to operate a sewing machine, sew an item designed by yourself, and decorate it using embroidery created on a CNC embroidery machine! You'll also learn how to use an overlock machine. You'll understand how to use sewing patterns and create your own. The Sewing Academy is the perfect opportunity to start your adventure with sewing and customizing your own clothes, as well as to meet people who share similar passions. Are you aged 11–15 and live in Warsaw? Do you want to start an adventure with sewing and designing? Do you want to join the FabLab team? If the answer to these questions is "YES!", fill out the form below and sign up for our series of classes! ➡️ Application form: https://forms.gle/nx1DH81p3488gy9Z8 📅 Important dates: - Application deadline – until 9.09.2025 (end of the day) - Announcement of results – 10.09.2025 - Start of classes – 17.09.2025 📌 DETAILS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Why is it worth participating? - Learn how to operate sewing machines and adjust their settings - Get to know different materials and learn how to match them to projects - Design and create your own CNC embroidery and screen printing - Plan and sew your own project – from idea to finished product - Develop design, technical, and creative skills 📅 WHEN: The course will include 12 meetings, every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, from 17.09 to 17.12.2025. 📍 WHERE: FabLab powered by Orange, ul. Targowa 56 (Praga Północ) in Warsaw. 💰 PRICE: Thanks to the funding of the workshops by the Orange Foundation, participation is FREE. The organization and facilitation are handled by the experienced team of the Robisz.to Association – the operator of the workshop. 🗣️ LANGUAGE: The classes are conducted in Polish; to participate, you must be able to communicate in this language. The event is organized by the Robisz.to Association in cooperation with the Orange Foundation.