FAQs

Not at all. Our workshops are built to teach you.

Just yourself. Materials, fabric, and equipment are all included in the price. Bring a notebook if you like to take notes, a water bottle and some slippers if you want to get comfy.

Contact hello@gatherstudio.co.nz as this is done on a case by case basis.

Four at most. Small groups mean you get plenty of time to ask questions and chat.

Yes. We work with patterns across a full size range and can help you grade between sizes if you need it. The studio is a size-inclusive space.

During the school holidays, we’ll run some workshops specifically designed for children. Unless a workshop is clearly labelled as child-friendly, our regular workshops are primarily designed for adults.

We’d love to expand our children’s programme in the future, but for now, please check the individual workshop description before booking.

As our workshops are small and spaces are limited, we ask that you contact us as soon as possible if your plans change.

You can cancel up to 72 hours before your workshop for a full refund. If you need to cancel within 72 hours, we’ll issue you a studio credit to use towards a future workshop. Full details are in our Cancellation Policy.

We understand that things happen. If you know you’re going to be late, please contact us as soon as possible so we can work out the best way forward.

Depending on how late you arrive and what the class is covering, you may need to catch up independently.

Yes! get in touch at Hello@gatherstudio.co.nz to plan your event. From coperate events, birthday parties and more!

Yes. Open studio is available by the hour. You bring your project, everything else is avaliable to use at the studio.

Contact hello@gatherstudio.co.nz as this is done on a case by case basis.

Three types: a domestic sewing machine (Janome DC2150) an overlocker (Huskylock), and a Juki industrial machine.

From a minimum of 1 hour for each type of machine (Industrial, Overlocker and Home Sewing). You can book longer blocks if you need them. Pick the length that suits you and your project.

The domestic machine and overlocker are fine with a bit of basic confidence, and staff are on hand if you get stuck. The industrial machine needs a quick induction during your first booking.

Just your project, everything else is available to use at the studio.

Through the Machine Hire page on this site. Choose your machine, date, and block, and you are set.

There is always a staff member on site during open studio hours. They can help you troubleshoot, however please note that this is for indepentant sewing and not a class.

Yes. Reschedule online through your booking confirmation. For cancellations and refunds, see our Cancellation Policy.

Your membership includes one complimentary A0 pattern print every month, 15% off machine hire and priority access to community events.

Bring your pattern file in and we will print it at A0 size. One standard pattern per month. Please note this resets each month.

When you book Open Studio or a machine online, your member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

Whenever we release tickets for community events, members will receive an email with access 24 hours before they are made available to everyone else.

There are currently only 20 memberships available. We’ll review this in a few months and see how it goes!

Membership perks reset each month, so make sure you use them before they’re gone!

Your membership renews monthly on the same date you joined.

Cancel online anytime. Membership will conclude at the end of the current billing cycle.

47 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1021.

Street parking runs along New North Road. It is free on weekends and free after 6pm on weekdays. Outside those hours it is paid, so check the signs.

New North Road is a main bus route and we are a short walk from Upper Queen Street and Kingsland.

We are also 2 minutes away from the new Mt. Eden Train Station which is set to open late 2026

Head to the Workshop or Machine Hire pages, find a time that works, and book it there.