Sewing classes for kids ages 5 to 15 in Philadelphia, PA. See our upcoming schedule for CLASSES and CAMPS! For adult sewing classes, head to butcherssewshop.com.
AFTER SCHOOL & WEEKEND
CLASSES
AFTER SCHOOL & WEEKEND, FALL 2023
Get ready to stitch! Butcher's Sew Shop Junior's after school and weekend programs bring young creative minds to life in a welcoming environment that encourages creative risk-taking. Each session explores the art of sewing in innovative ways, but beyond that, your child will make new friends, learn practical skills and discover the magic that comes from creating something with their own two hands.
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AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP EVERY WEEKDAY* FROM:
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Meredith School
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Coppin School
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Nebinger School
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McCall School
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*Southwark School (Thursdays ONLY)
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All classes are held at 800 S. 8th St in Bella Vista.
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Any questions about registration? See our FAQ or Contact us!
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5-8 Years*
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* 5-year-olds must at least be enrolled in kindergarten as of the 2023-2024 school year.
Our classes for younger children explore the wonders of needle and thread with projects that combine hand sewing and machine sewing. Young sewists learn to embroider, sew buttons, applique and create items like bags, stuffed animals and pillows. All students are taught how to thread a sewing machine on their own.
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Afterschool classes run 3:45-5:45pm.
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Please note that our registrations and payments are processed through Active Network. At registration, Active Network will ask if you'd like a 30-day free trial of Active Advantage. If you click "Accept," you are agreeing to be auto-billed $99 after the 30-day free-trial is over. Please remember to opt-out or choose "No Thanks" if you do not wish to be an Active Advantage member.
DISCOUNTS (discounts cannot be combined):
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10% multiple session discount applied automatically to 2nd and subsequent sessions
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10% discount on sibling's registration applied as a refund (email hello@butcherssewshop.com after registering a sibling)
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MONDAYS
AFTERSCHOOL
Fall: September 11 - December 18
Ages 5 to 8 Years Only
800 S 8th St
3:45pm-5:45pm
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FALL (13 Weeks): Sept 11, Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18
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$507
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount.
THURSDAYS
AFTERSCHOOL
Fall: September 7 - December 21
Ages 5 to 8 Years Only
800 S 8th St
3:45pm-5:45pm
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FALL (15 Weeks): Sept 7, Sept 14, Sept 21, Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21
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$585
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount.
TUESDAYS
AFTERSCHOOL
Fall: September 5 - December 19
Ages 5 to 8 Years Only
800 S 8th St
3:45pm-5:45pm
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FALL (15 Weeks): Sept 5, Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19
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$585
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount.
WEDNESDAYS
AFTERSCHOOL
Fall: September 6 - December 20
Ages 5 to 8 Years Only
800 S 8th St
3:45pm-5:45pm
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FALL (15 Weeks): Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20
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$585
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount.
SATURDAY MORNINGS
Fall: September 9 - December 16
Ages 5 to 8 Years Only
800 S 8th St
8:30am-10:30am
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FALL (14 Weeks): Sept 9, Sept 16, Sept 23, Sept 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16
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$546
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount.
8-11 Years
We give 8-11 year olds the skills they need to thread and operate a sewing machine with complete independence. Students learn advanced skills like how to insert zippers, topstitching, working with linings and sewing curved seams. Projects for this age group have included backpacks, simple garments, lunch boxes, accessories, stuffed animals and much more.
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All after school classes run 3:45-5:45pm.
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Please note that our registrations and payments are processed through Active Network. At registration, Active Network will ask if you'd like a 30-day free trial of Active Advantage. If you click "Accept," you are agreeing to be auto-billed $99 after the 30-day free-trial is over. Please remember to opt-out or choose "No Thanks" if you do not wish to be an Active Advantage member.
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DISCOUNTS (discounts cannot be combined):
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10% multiple session discount applied automatically to 2nd and subsequent sessions
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10% discount on sibling's registration applied as a refund (email hello@butcherssewshop.com after registering a sibling)
MONDAYS
AFTERSCHOOL
Fall: September 11 - December 18
Ages 8 to 11 Years Only
800 S 8th St
3:45pm-5:45pm
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FALL (13 Weeks): Sept 11, Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18
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$507
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount
THURSDAYS
AFTERSCHOOL
Fall: September 7 - December 21
Ages 8 to 11 Years Only
800 S 8th St
3:45pm-5:45pm
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FALL (15 Weeks): Sept 7, Sept 14, Sept 21, Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21
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$585
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount.
TUESDAYS
AFTERSCHOOL
Fall: September 5 - December 19
Ages 8 to 11 Years Only
800 S 8th St
3:45pm-5:45pm
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FALL (15 Weeks): Sept 5, Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19
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$585
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount.
WEDNESDAYS
AFTERSCHOOL
Fall: September 6 - December 20
Ages 8 to 11 Years Only
800 S 8th St
3:45pm-5:45pm
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FALL (15 Weeks): Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20
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$585
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount.
SATURDAYS
MORNINGS
Fall: September 9 - December 16
Ages 8 to 11 Years Only
800 S 8th St
8:30am-10:30am
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FALL (14 Weeks): Sept 9, Sept 16, Sept 23, Sept 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16
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$546
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10% off sibling's registration OR 10% multiple session discount.
11-15 Years
Our older students take on garment and accessory construction in a professional studio environment. You can expect your child to learn how to shop for apparel fabrics, cut fabric from a commercial pattern, read a pattern, finish seams and hems, and create a beautiful finished project. We have a blast seeing this age group soar to new sewing heights!
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50% deposit required, or pay-in-full to register. If making a deposit, the remaining half will be auto-billed September 4.
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Please note that our registrations and payments are processed through Active Network. At registration, Active Network will ask if you'd like a 30-day free trial of Active Advantage. If you click "Accept," you are agreeing to be auto-billed $99 after the 30-day free-trial is over. Please remember to opt-out or choose "No Thanks" if you do not wish to be an Active Advantage member.
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DISCOUNTS (discounts cannot be combined):
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10% multiple session discount applied automatically to 2nd and subsequent sessions
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10% discount on sibling's registration applied as a refund (email butcherssewshop@gmail.com after registering a sibling)
Homeschool Session
This daytime session for homeschooled students allows children to explore the wonders of needle and thread with projects that combine hand sewing and machine sewing. Young sewists learn to embroider, sew buttons, applique and create items like bags, stuffed animals and pillows. All students are taught how to thread a sewing machine on their own.
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DISCOUNTS
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10% discount on sibling's registration
Cancellation Policy
In the event you choose to cancel and withdraw your child from a Butcher's Sew Shop Junior program, the following fees apply:
Cancellation Policy:
In the event you choose to cancel and withdraw your child the following fees apply:
$50 service fee 28 or more days prior to program start date.
$100 service fee 28 - 14 days prior to scheduled program start date.
No refund when cancelled less than two weeks from start date.
A student withdrawn after the start of a program will not be issued a refund. Butcher's Sew Shop may cancel a camp week or program at any time. In the event Butcher's Sew Shop cancels a camp week, campers will be offered a new date to attend or a refund/credit for their camp week. Special circumstances where a refund may not be issued include loss of camp day due to severe weather conditions causing Butcher's Sew Shop to shut down and close temporarily.
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