**Artisan Stitch's 10th Birthday Party Open Studio!**
Join us in celebrating a decade of sewing excellence at our 10th Birthday Party Open Studio event! We're excited to share this milestone with our amazing community and offer a day full of fun, learning, and creativity. Here's what we've got lined up for you:
Time: All day (Sewing class 10-noon. Party starts at 1pm-8pm)
**Activities:**
- **Free Sewing Class:** Start your morning with a complimentary sewing lesson suitable for beginners or as a refresher. Places are limited so booking is required.
Learn new techniques, make, mend, or alter your clothes, and get creative with textile art. Plus, enjoy the mental health benefits and social aspects of sewing.
- **Sewing Machine Races:** Test your speed and skill with some friendly competition. Who will be crowned the fastest stitcher?
- **Games & Quizzes:** Participate in fun sewing-themed games and quizzes.
- **Sewing Machine Help Desk:** Have a question about your sewing machine? Our experts will be on hand to provide answers and tips.
**Special Prizes:**
Every participant in the free sewing class will receive a **Lucky Dip prize**! Prizes range from sewing goodies and supplies to a gift voucher worth up to £25 towards future classes.
**Why Artisan Stitch?**
Discover why Artisan Stitch has been awarded **eight major business awards** for high-quality sewing tuition. We’re proud to be Scotland’s best provider of private sewing machine tuition, helping countless individuals gain confidence and skills in sewing, dressmaking, upcycling, and creative textile art.
**Reconnect with Us:**
Have you taken a class at Artisan Stitch before? We’d love to catch up and hear what you’ve been sewing lately. Share your projects, meet fellow sewing enthusiasts, and celebrate our journey together.
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