Sewing Schools/Sites

  • Sumner Middle School

    1508 Willow St. Portable 705
    Sumner, WA 98390
    Phone: 253-891-6535

    When: Thursday (from the first week of October to the first week of June)
    9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
    We follow the Sumner School District schedule

    Students: 10 to 12 adults, all skill levels

    Projects: Variety of projects

    CTA Contact
    Peggy Hall

  • Eastside Community Center

    1721 E 56th St
    Tacoma, WA 98404
    Phone: 2532-404-3990

    When: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. all year NOTE: Currently closed until Aug 14.
    Bring snacks if wanted

    Students: Adults with all skill levels

    Projects: Monthly projects

    CTA Contact
    Lessie Tompkins

  • Steilacoom Community Center

    2301 Worthington St
    Steilacoom, WA 98388
    Phone: 253-581-1076

    When: Fridays from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p. All year long
    Closed only when the Community Center is closed and the friday after Thanksgiving

    Students: Adults, various skills
    Twice a year we teach 4th and 5th graders when Steilicoom teachers have conferences

    Projects: Anything from garments to quilts and other projects

    CTA Contact
    Utahna Slater

  • Graham Crackers 4-H

    14403 Kapowsin Hwy. E
    Graham, WA 98338

    When: Every other Wednesday from October thru June
    Morning session - 10:00am - 12pm
    Afternoon session - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

    Students: Youth 8-18, enrolled in the 4-H program; all skill levels

    Projects: Primarily garments, but also some craft/accessories/quilts

    Note for volunteers: Can do either morning or afternoon sessions or both.
    Volunteers must register as a 4-H volunteer and do online training, which takes less than an hour to complete.
    A background check through $-H is required

    CTA Contact
    Laura Mendoza

    • Creative Kindness Sewing Group

    St. John the Baptst Catholic Church
    25810 156th Ave SE
    Covington, WA 98042
    Phone: 253-631-9770

    When: 2nd Friday of each month, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
    EXCEPT June, July, August and December when we do NOT meet
    Potluck lunch contributed by attentdees

    Students: Adults from local area; range of skills

    Projects: Chemo comfort caps, fleece throws, infant clothing, laundry bags, receiving blankets, fleece booties, pillow cases and quilts for community service

    CTA Contact
    Jeannie Hunt


Sumner Sewing Schools for Youth

    The Sumner summer sewing school is one week long with a student style show held on Friday for family and friends to attend. Machines and sewing tools are provided. Students are charged a nominal materials fee. Attendance ranges from 10-15 students per session. Therefore, our goal is to have the same number of CTA teachers. CTA sign-up for teachers takes place at the CTA meetings in late spring.

    Steilacoom has sewing schools that are held during winter and spring conference weeks.