Learn 2
Embark on your crafting journey and learn to sew, crochet, or knit with confidence
A world where hand making and skill sharing thrive
Hosted within The Nest Haberdashery, our Learn 2 craft classes offer a truly unique shop-to-class experience. As you enter the haberdashery your excitement will grow as you’re dazzled by the treasure trove of colourful reclaimed fabrics, buttons, and yarns waiting to ignite your creativity.
Since 2015, The Nest Community has shared hand-making skills with countless women as part of our sustainability ethos. Classes are facilitated by our program co-ordinators who not only participate in our resource recovery program but are also expert makers with years of experience.
Our beginner classes use reclaimed materials from our social enterprise so that we can keep them low-cost and accessible to more people.
The best part about learning at The Nest is that you become part of a vibrant community. Even after your class has finished, you can always drop by the haberdashery and chat to a volunteer to get a tip or expert advice.
Learn 2 Sew
Beginner
Never touched a sewing machine? This class is perfect for beginners wanting to kickstart their crafting journey. With expert guidance you’ll get the basics of operating a machine safely and completing simple stitching.
Learn 2 Crochet
Beginner
Even with just some basic stitches and simple hand skills with the hook, you can unleash your creativity with crochet. Starting with basic chain stitch you will progress to doubles and trebles. Pretty soon, you’ll be making Granny square blankets and beyond.
Learn 2 Knit
Beginner
Knitting is a practical and creative craft that has been passed down through the centuries and can be picked up by anyone. Start with the essential stitches and learn to cast on and off. Straight knitting is just the beginning.