Come learn a new skill with us!
NOLA Needles has weeklong summer camps for girls and boys. We also offer fun day camps for school holidays.
Wondering what to do with your child when they're off school but you still have to work? Let them spend the day with us!
We run day camps during most Orleans Parish School District holidays.
Camp hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Extended Care available for additional $10 per child
Priced per camp. Ask about family rates.
Class sizes limited. Register today to save your child's spot!
To register for any class, call (504) 919-3699 or email us at [email protected].
We run day camps during most Orleans Parish School District holidays.
Camp hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Extended Care available for additional $10 per child
Priced per camp. Ask about family rates.
Class sizes limited. Register today to save your child's spot!
To register for any class, call (504) 919-3699 or email us at [email protected].
Look at how much fun we had last summer!
June
Beginning Sewing $75/week + $10 supply fee
Ages 7 - 12 yrs
Students will learn basic hand sewing & basic straight stitching on the sewing machine.
We will make at least one potholder per student & one potholder to be donated to a local food pantry.
Ages 7 - 12 yrs
Students will learn basic hand sewing & basic straight stitching on the sewing machine.
We will make at least one potholder per student & one potholder to be donated to a local food pantry.
Make a Dress - for Intermediate Sewists $100/week + $10 supply fee
Ages 10 - 14 yrs
Build on your basic sewing skills to make a simple dress from cotton knit fabric.
* Pattern and fabric recommendations available at registration.
Ages 10 - 14 yrs
Build on your basic sewing skills to make a simple dress from cotton knit fabric.
* Pattern and fabric recommendations available at registration.
July
Make a Vintage Teddy Bear $75/week + $5 supply fee
Ages 8 - 13 yrs
Use your favorite material -- new or upcycled -- to make a sweet vintage-style teddy bear. (Bring your own fabric or consult with NOLA Needles staff to choose fabric from our stash.)
* Prerequisite: basic sewing skills
Ages 8 - 13 yrs
Use your favorite material -- new or upcycled -- to make a sweet vintage-style teddy bear. (Bring your own fabric or consult with NOLA Needles staff to choose fabric from our stash.)
* Prerequisite: basic sewing skills
Guest Artist Week! A different project every day! Kids can attend one or multiple days; priced per day.
Ages 7 - 11 yrs
Mon OR Tues - You choose the day!
Sew an Upcycled Bag $45 + $5 supply fee
Turn old clothes into a great tote for the ultimate way to recycle and reuse. Bring a woven cotton (non-stretchy) article from home to turn into a bag. Think old shirts, skirts, pillowcases, or aprons.
* Prerequisite: basic sewing skills
Wed
Shibori Resist Dyeing for Boys $45 + $5 supply fee
Ms. Ava will assist our guest artist, Erin Zimmer, who will teach guys the ancient Japanese art of shibori resist dyeing. Think tie-dye, but cooler!
* Bring a light or white cotton t-shirt & a white or light-colored cotton pillowcase.
Thurs
Cartooning for Boys & Girls $45 + $5 supply fee
Curious how comic books are created? Ever wanted to draw your own cartoon character? Our guest artist, Candy Ellison, is a painter and published cartoonist who will teach kids about comic book narrative structure and how to draw super cool characters.
* Bring an unlined drawing pad.
Puppet Making Workshop $75/week + $10 supply fee
Ages 8 - 13 yrs
Ever dreamt of putting on your own puppet production? Start here! Guest artist Candy Ellison will lead us in puppet-making fundamentals. We'll create our own puppets and sew up some clothes for them, too.
* Prerequisite: basic machine (straight stitch) or hand sewing skills
Ages 8 - 13 yrs
Ever dreamt of putting on your own puppet production? Start here! Guest artist Candy Ellison will lead us in puppet-making fundamentals. We'll create our own puppets and sew up some clothes for them, too.
* Prerequisite: basic machine (straight stitch) or hand sewing skills
August
Choose Your Own Sewing Project $45/day; $100/week
Ages 6 - 13 yrs
Have something you've always wanted to sew? Bring your idea to NOLA Needles, and we'll help you plan and complete your project.
* Call to discuss your project and we'll help you prepare: (504) 919-3699
Ages 6 - 13 yrs
Have something you've always wanted to sew? Bring your idea to NOLA Needles, and we'll help you plan and complete your project.
* Call to discuss your project and we'll help you prepare: (504) 919-3699