woven kind studio

A modern craft studio for slowing down, learning, making, and connecting through sewing and the fiber arts.

A sewing workspace with fabric, scissors, thread, pins, ruler, and a sewing machine on a green cutting mat on a wooden table.
A sewing workspace with fabric, scissors, thread, pins, ruler, and a sewing machine on a green cutting mat on a wooden table.

why we exist

At Woven Kind Studio, we believe that each creative act, no matter how big or small, is vitally important, and that creativity is accessible to everyone. When you learn how to sew, you’re not only learning a practical skill — you’re empowering yourself, joining a community of crafters, and making a positive environmental impact.

Whether you dream of one day making your own clothes or simply aspire to hem some pants, our workshops are 100% newbie friendly and designed to get you hands-on in a warm, cozy space with like-minded others.

At each session, you can expect to receive personalized instruction, get hands-on experience, and take home a finished item. Workshops take place at Snibspace (1088 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95136) unless otherwise noted. All materials and equipment, including fabric and sewing machines, will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself (and maybe a friend). We can’t wait to see you!

workshops

A tote bag with a cow print pattern, featuring black splotches on a white background.
A tote bag with a cow print pattern, featuring black splotches on a white background.

Beginner Sewing: Tote Bag Workshop

  • Start here! No prior sewing experience required

  • We’ll walk through sewing machine anatomy and basics of operating the machine in addition to foundational concepts you need to know to get sewing

  • You’ll get to sew your own tote bag to take home

  • Techniques you’ll learn: French seams, pressing, seam allowance, backstitching

Beginner Sewing: Quilted Zipper Pouch Workshop

  • Great as a second project after the tote bag workshop or if you already have a little bit of sewing experience

  • We’ll walk through sewing machine anatomy and basics of operating the machine in addition to foundational concepts you need to know to get sewing

  • Sew your own quilted & lined zipper pouch to take home

  • Techniques you’ll learn: basic quilting methods, zipper installation, lining a bag, topstitching

A beige sleeveless top with vertical ribbing and three pins on the bottom, next to a blue T-shirt with a hole in it.

Beginner Sewing: Mending and Alterations Workshop (coming soon)

  • No prior sewing experience required

  • Bring 1-2 items you’d like to mend or do a simple alteration on (e.g. torn seam, button reattachment, pant or skirt hemming)

  • We’ll walk through sewing machine anatomy and basics of operating the machine in addition to foundational concepts you need to know to get sewing

  • We’ll also go through some basic hand sewing techniques for doing repairs

  • You’ll get personalized instruction and guidance to mend and/or alter your item

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