Sewing and textiles

Classes & Workshops

Education, Training & Upskilling through programming and partnerships

At Public Thread, we're dedicated to fostering education, empowerment, and innovation. Our classes and workshops are designed to ignite creativity, cultivate skill sets, and drive positive change, while also including education on sustainability and the reuse of post-industrial textiles.

Below you will find an ever growning selection of courses, workshops, group experiences, and opportunities for you to choose from.

Classes & Workshops

Sewing 100 Classes

Learn the fundamentals of sewing, using home industrial sewing machines with expert sewists in our Sewing 100 Class!

Sew A Holiday Stocking

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create a one-of-a-kind holiday stocking! A perfect holiday gift!

Mending "Mondays"

Give your clothes a second chance! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll learn simple ways to mend and refresh your favorite pieces.

Our store

955 Godfrey Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI

Mon - Fri, Appointment Only
Saturday, Closed
Sunday, Closed