Workshops + Events

Our Intro to Hand-Sewing Workshop includes a discussion of the physics of sewing, reverse appliqué, and an overview of garment construction and other techniques from The School of Making. This workshop is suited to beginners and experienced sewers alike. Work with The School of Making team to create a hand-sewn project from a selection of custom kits. Spend the remainder of your afternoon at The Factory, taking advantage of our store resources and our studio tour at 2:00pm.

Work with The School of Making team to develop your hand-sewing skills. Spend the day with The School of Making team learning sewing skills like the physics of sewing, embroidery, and an overview of garment construction and other techniques from The School of Making. Suited to beginners and experienced sewers alike.

Our popular Classic Weekend Workshop is reintroduced as our Three-Day Workshop in a new and improved format. This workshop opens our studio doors at The Factory in Florence, Alabama, and allows participants to work with Natalie, our in-house team, a selection of our most loved DIY garment patterns, and our extensive DIY stencil library. Participants create a customized, hand-sewn garment or project of their choice from The School of Making Book Series. We offer a range of options that can be tailored to any skill level. The three-day schedule also includes a Swampette tour of the Shoals music scene, history of Alabama Chanin, and a studio tour.

This week-long event invites participants into The School of Making’s expanded studio for a total immersion into our philosophies, methods, materials, and products.

Spend the day designing with and learning from the Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams at The Factory at your own personal workshop, which can be tailored to your interests. Choose your own date and receive one-on-one instruction.