Learn sensory craft skills with our textiles short courses in Sydney!
In this engaging six-hour workshop, you’ll learn to design and construct a fidgety blanket—a tactile support tool often used for individuals living with dementia, autism, and sensory processing challenges. These blankets are comforting and calming, incorporating features like zips, buttons, textured fabrics, and beads that support sensory engagement and relaxation.
Guided by an expert tutor, you’ll explore the therapeutic value of sensory textiles, the principles of safe design, and practical sewing techniques. By the end of the course, you'll have created your own personalised fidgety blanket to take home.
Whether you're a carer, healthcare professional, educator, or simply looking to make a meaningful sensory creation, this course equips you with valuable creative and therapeutic tools.
Course Outline
- Session 1: Understanding therapeutic uses, selecting materials, designing layout, and starting construction.
- Session 2: Continuing assembly, attaching sensory features, final touches, and care instructions.
Schedule & Pricing
- Dates: March 12 & 19, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fee: $179
Materials
- Optional $20 materials kit available at checkout
- All sewing machines and basic tools provided
- Personal items encouraged for blanket personalisation
Details
You will learn
- Recognise the therapeutic purpose of fidgety blankets
- Select safe fabrics and sensory components
- Construct a durable and personalised fidgety blanket
You will get
- Finished personalised fidgety blanket
- Hands-on guidance and creative techniques
- Optional curated materials kit available for purchase
Appropriate for
Carers, disability support workers, teachers, healthcare professionals, and craft enthusiasts seeking to create sensory tools for therapeutic use.
Preparation
What to bring
- Optional fabric pieces, ribbons, buttons, and trims
- Zips, soft toys, or textured items for personalisation
- $20 for optional kit or bring your own materials
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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