We teach sewing, pattern making and fashion design to both home sewers and professional. At CAFA we are passionate about fashion design.
Learn a rewarding hobby, launch your own label in the company of like-minded creative people. We inspire our students and equip them with the attitude, expertise and experience to live their own fashion dreams. Our design philosophy starts with the classical techniques used in the French Couture houses, which we combine with cutting edge ready-to-wear design methods. This blend of the old and the
10/04/2026
Lasts Spots! Is one of them yours? It could be. Our Autumn term starts next week and we have some availability. If you need some flexibility around starts times, we can arrange this too. Book online or call us. *|https://www.couturearts.com.au/|*
08/01/2026
There are still a few places available in our Term 1 classes for Sewing, Pattern Making, Fashion Design and HSC Textiles & Design. Whether you’re just getting started, building new skills or have your sights on a career fashion, now is a great time to join us.- *|www.couturearts.com.au|*
13/11/2025
Learn the fashion industry’s best-kept secrets and give your label the best chance of success. Having a great Facebook account is a start, but you'll also need a realistic business plan and a solid understanding of the fashion industry. Join our two day workshop on 23 & 30 November 2025. *|https://www.couturearts.com.au/how-to-start-your-own-clothing-line|*
22/09/2025
If you want to learn to use a sewing machine and sew a straight line, we have a short and sharp Basic Skills class. If you want to start by making a simple garment from a commercial pattern, our Dressmaking class is for you. If you want to draft your own pattern and learn the sewing techniques to complete your garment, we offer Introductory Pattern Making & Garment Construction. Term 4 starts next week, but we do have some spaces available. *|https://www.couturearts.com.au/learn-to-sew|*
19/08/2025
Why take sewing classes if you can already sew? That's a really good question. Many of our students are longtime - and even lifetime - sewists who are self-taught. There are -
You Sew. So Why Take a Class? Many of our students have been sewing for years — confident at their machine, yet curious about how much further they could take their skills. Take a look at what inspires them (and maybe you too).
24/07/2025
Our classes are made up of students with a huge range of sewing skills. From beginners learning how to use a sewing machine to lifelong sewists refining their fitting techniques and learning specialised skills. Our Diploma student Ryn is shows what can be achieved with a flawless fit, attention to detail and a beautiful fabric https://mailchi.mp/couturearts.com.au/beginners-to-advanced
| Monday | 8:30am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 9:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 9pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am - 4pm |
