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What locations do you teach at?

Mount Merrion Community Centre North Avenue Mount Merrion Blackrock, Dublin A94 R2YA Google map Sandymount Community Centre 30 Newbridge Ave Dublin, D04 F256 Google map Newtown Park Avenue Newtownpark Avenue Blackrock, Co. Dublin A94 VF74 Google map
Is there parking at the Creative Assemble Locations?

Mount Merrion Community Centre Yes, there is parking at the front and rear of the centre. The carpark closer to Deer Park is paid parking. Sandymount Community Centre There is on street paid parking and sometimes free parking available by the church around the corner. Newtown Park Pastoral Centre There is a large paying car park.
What qualifications do teachers have?

At present I, Mia O'Connell will be teaching all classes. I have a degree in Fashion Design, a Masters in Fashion business and I have worked for the last 10 years in design and branding. As the business grows the intention is that any teachers that joins us will have the same qualification but more importantly that they share our ethos of sharing the knowledge and enjoyment of creativity in a thoughtful and inspiring way.
Are your teachers garda vetted?

Unfortunately as a solo person who has started a business that works with children I cannot be Garda vetted, I can only be Garda vetted once I employ another teacher (an odd rule if you ask me). I have a letter from the garda vetting bureau to show the status on my application and this is available for viewing at any class please just ask.
Are your teachers first aid trained?

Yes, I am trained in first aid and so will all teachers who join Creative Assemble.
Covid precautions and management

In-class precautions As students arrive at class we will ask everyone to sanitise their hands There will be hand sanitiser available in multiple stations across the workroom Once a camp or course begins, students will remain at the same tables with the same students. Students will work at sewing machines in pairs and these pairs will remain in place for the duration of the course or camp. All equipment is cleaned down after each class A week before any course or camp begins instructions on contact and updates from guardians/attendees will be shared so that anyone can make contact with us if they or their child is sick.
Are all materials provided?

All material are provided. In order to reduce waste for some courses we will start with ‘toile’ fabric in order to practice sewing techniques. Once students have garnered their sewing skills they will move onto their final fabric.
Do you offer private or group classes

In short, yes we can. Contact us if you are interested in a one to one class or an event with a group of friends.
What is the ‘License to Sew’ Award

This is a certificate that is awarded to children who are taught and show that they understand the basic skills of hand and machine sewing, this also includes some basic safety practices. In order to get the certificate students need to… Partake in our safety training Learn how to thread and knot a needle Learn 3 hand stitches Learn how to set up a sewing machine Learn how to start and stop on a sewing machine
Who are the classes for?

Our kids classes are for ages 9-13 years Anyone can attend and you do not need any experience of hand or machine sewing, we work to the levels of our students. Our adult classes are for anyone over the age of 16 years of age. Again, no previous experience is required.