CLASS DETAILS (2025/26 SCHOOL YEAR)
- 1.5 hours per week from September - May.
- Class size is limited to 6 students per class.
- Sewing machines & sewing tools are provided in class.
- With each project, students skills will build on what they learned in the last one.
- Students purchase their own fabric for each project. Thread and other small project supplies are provided.
- Classes focus on crafts projects initially and shifts to clothing construction as the student progresses
- Classes are designed so students can start anytime during the year. Each child progresses at their own pace which creates a stress-free relaxing environment for learning to sew.
CLASS DATES (33 sessions):
04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09,
02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10,
06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11,
04/12, 11/12, 18/12,
08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01,
05/02, 12/02, 26/02,
05/03, 12/03, 19/03, 26/03,
16/04, 23/04, 30/04,
07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05
HOLIDAYS 2025/26
Classes will not be held on the following days:
October 30th
December 25th
January 1st
February 19th
April 2nd
April 9th
May 7th
Classes for the 2025/26 school year end on: Thursday, 28th May 2026
Classes mostly follow the Galway Educate Together School calendar. Classes are not held when school is not in session. Sewing class is cancelled when school is cancelled due to weather or other school cancellations.
DROP-OFF + PICK-UP:
Students may arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before class and should be picked up within 5 minutes after each class.
Children are not be permitted to leave the premises until a recognised family member, friend or guardian/childminder is there to collect them.
TUITION + PAYMENT POLICIES
Please note this €85 payment is for month-to-month rolling term. First month's tuition is debited at the time of registration to reserve your child's spot. The next and subsequent payments will be debited on the 1st of each month until the end of the term or until it is cancelled by you. You may cancel at anytime through your account online.
Tuition is based upon an average of 3.5 classes per month throughout the school year (33 classes September-May). You are not charged extra for months with 4 or 5 classes. Likewise, tuition is not prorated for months with fewer than 3 classes.
If the classes fall below the 33 guaranteed classes, refunds and or additional classes may be offered at the end of the school year only (i.e. in June 2026).
Should a student miss a class due to sickness or for any other reason, the class term fee cannot be reduced/credited or transferred.
Should Fabric Romance cancel a class and we are unable to reschedule, a refund will be made to the value of the class within 10 business days, however, a refund will not be issued for any classes cancelled due to extreme weather conditions or any other event beyond our control.
Photography / Filming
Please be aware that the business occasionally takes photographs/video footage of clients for promotional reasons. If filming is due to take place, staff will inform all clients/guardians on arrival and you/ your child can be opted out if you wish.
STUDENT EXPECTATION:
Come ready to learn and try new things.
Be kind, patient, and respectful to others.
Stay focused and follow directions.
Respect equipment and other studio supplies.
Follow safety procedures at all times.
Clean up your space.
Have SEW much fun!
Policies may be updated as needed.