Saturday Sewing Lab: A 4 Week Creative Textile Course

Jonathan Ho is a textile and costume designer based in Amsterdam, working across costume, performance, and material-led practice. He created Saturday Sewing Lab to share sewing as both a technical skill and a creative process.

Jonathan Ho

Learn to sew while exploring textiles as a creative practice. A small-group Saturday sewing lab starting mid-February in Diemen.

Weesperstraat 106

<h3>ABOUT THE COURSE</h3> DISCLAIMER: This listing is to discover the course. Participation is confirmed only through the application form via the Instagram link below.Saturday Sewing Lab is a small-group, four-week creative sewing and textile course for people who want to learn how to sew while exploring textiles in a more personal, thoughtful, and sustainable way.Across four extended Saturday sessions, participants are gently guided through both machine and hand-sewing techniques while developing a series of functional and expressive textile projects. The course builds skills step by step, while leaving space for experimentation, problem-solving, and personal interpretation.Saturday Sewing Lab approaches sewing not only as a technical skill, but as a creative practice. Along the way, you will learn essential construction logic, textile knowledge, and ways of working that support creative independence.This course values curiosity over perfection, and process over speed. Expect a warm, focused studio atmosphere, hands-on guidance, and a space that invites exploration, learning, and thinking through making. <h3>WHAT YOU WILL MAKE</h3>Over four weeks, you will create a series of projects designed to introduce core sewing skills while encouraging creative expression, including:• Quilted oven mitts • A sling drawstring pouch upcycled from old clothes • A personalised kimono-style bathrobe with custom detailsEach project is structured to be achievable for beginners while leaving space for individual interpretation and design choices. Throughout the course, you will explore upcycling practices by combining new and existing textiles.<h3>WHAT YOU WILL LEARN</h3>Across four Saturdays, you will build a strong foundation in sewing and textile thinking. You will learn how to:• Confidently use a sewing machine and essential tools • Work with core hand- and machine-sewing techniques • Understand fabric grain, stretch, and material behaviour • Work with different fabrics and stabilisers • Read and adapt simple patterns • Construct functional textile objects • Upcycle and work with existing garments • Test ideas through material experiments • Recognise quality in garments and textile objectsBeyond individual techniques, the course focuses on how to start, develop, and finish textile projects independently using your own creativity.<h3>WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR</h3>Saturday Sewing Lab is for people who:• Are curious about sewing and textiles • Want to properly learn, not just follow instructions • Are interested in upcycling and sustainable making • Enjoy working with their hands • Are open to experimentation and problem-solving • Want to build confidence and creative independenceNo previous sewing experience is required. You don’t need to be “creative.” You do need curiosity, motivation, and a willingness to learn.<h3>WHO THIS IS NOT FOR</h3>This programme may not be suitable if you are looking for:• A one-off craft workshop • A quick “make this exact product” class • Purely decorative DIY • Or a passive, step-by-step experienceThis is a creative learning environment focused on exploration and understanding how to think through textiles. <h3>PRACTICAL INFORMATION</h3>• Small group (maximum 6 participants) • Four Saturdays per cycle • Sessions approx. 3–3.5 hours • Location: Diemen (approx. 15 minutes from Amsterdam by public transport) • Price: €275 per person • All essential tools and most materials provided • Some projects involve upcycling garments from your own wardrobeBecause this is a small-group programme, places are limited.This Eventbrite listing is for discovering the course. Participation is confirmed through a short application process. <h3>ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR</h3>Saturday Sewing Lab is led by Jonathan Ho, a textile and costume designer based in Amsterdam.Jonathan has over five years of experience working across costume design, performance, and material-led projects, with a strong focus on garment construction, pattern-making, and textile experimentation. He developed Saturday Sewing Lab to share his approach to textiles as both a craft and a creative language, and to support others in building confident, independent making practices within a warm, focused studio environment.More of his work and information about the workshop can be seen on instagram at @chintzd <h3>HOW TO JOIN</h3>To apply, please visit the sign-up form via the google form link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP9iUu03lyIBjuamRukchYVBOIqZxlOfShRGwAYplP7liMzA/viewform?usp=publish-editor&amp;utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnONhSyBtZ5-Zv1GMHQ6xlSkJiwnJFf_YRs7a0EkfjTC0diydNRTCKddTf7nc_aem_fDVweEYcaA0iZjXwmqegbw Also accesible in the bio of @chintzd instagram page. Accepted participants will be contacted with final dates and details.

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