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Are you a budding dressmaker or someone who has a passion for sewing for the home and family? At Macarthur, you can choose from a large range of classes in various types of dressmaking, pattern design, alterations, getting to know your sewing machine, overlocking, quilting, or patchwork.

Our classes can take you from an absolute beginner to an advanced designer exploring your full potential.

We even have specialist classes for children running in the school holidays.

So if you are near Fairfield, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden or Picton, we have a course for you.


quilting and sewing

Classes are organised into 4 terms each year, with speciality workshops running throughout the year.


Explore our exciting range of courses below


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Dressmaking

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments for yourself or family using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Includes sewing with stretch fabrics. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Your sewing machine will be required from Week 2. Read On

Course ID:
CT1388-10
Price:
$242.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Campbelltown HS
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Starts:
Monday, 09 February 2026
Finishes:
Monday, 30 March 2026

Dressmaking

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments for yourself or family using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Your sewing machine, pattern and material will be required from Week 2. Read On

Course ID:
HH1015-10
Price:
$242.00 (GST included)
Status:
2 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Starts:
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Finishes:
Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Dressmaking - Sewing Circle

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments for yourself or family using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Your sewing machine, pattern and material will be required from Week 2. Read On

Course ID:
DA1015-10A
Price:
$242.00 (GST included)
Status:
5 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
12:30pm-2:30pm
Starts:
Monday, 09 February 2026
Finishes:
Monday, 30 March 2026

Dressmaking - Sewing Circle

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments or projects for yourself, family or home using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Read On

Course ID:
DA1003-10
Price:
$242.00 (GST included)
Status:
1 place is available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2.5 hours
Time:
9:30am-12:00pm
Starts:
Monday, 09 February 2026
Finishes:
Monday, 30 March 2026

Dressmaking on the Weekend

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments for yourself or family using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. You will need your own sewing machine. Consecutive weeks from start date. Read On

Course ID:
WL1323-8
Price:
$225.00 (GST included)
Status:
5 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
2 sessions of 6.5 hours
Time:
9:30am-4:00pm
Starts:
Saturday, 14 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 21 March 2026

Sewing - Completing Unfinished and Clothing Alterations

Ever thought about altering your own clothes? There are many things you can do yourself with little sewing knowledge and also save money! In this course you can learn to hem pants, jeans, skirts, adjust shirt and dress hems, sew on buttons or replace a zipper. Perhaps you have garments that need some changes or repairs. Machine and hand sewing finishes will be taught...so have your questions ready. Bring in your garments that you would like advice with. Bring requirements listed on ... Read On

Course ID:
DA1446-10
Price:
$160.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
1 session of 5 hours
Time:
9:30am-2:30pm
Starts:
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 28 March 2026

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$200 Gift Voucher - The Gift of Learning


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    Enrol and pay for this gift voucher which can be used for 3 years from the date of issue. It can be used towards the fee of any course offered by the College. Ideal for birthdays, Mothers and Fathers Day, Christmas or any special occasion. Other amounts available by contacting the College office in business hours on 8080 2121.

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  • In this workshop we will carve out an outdoor garden lantern made of aerated concrete which will house one or more tea lights. It will be a workshop where you will discover your hidden sculptural talents.
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Pottery


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