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Annie Martin has taught Sewing through the College for over 20 years. She has a Diploma of Education, runs a small business in Byron Bay and is very passionate about teaching her art.

In her 30 plus years of living in Byron Bay, she began a business manufacturing Children’s fashion and owned a factory for 15 years. Today, she is a costume manufacturer/designer for the dance/performing arts industry. On the side, she also mentors students who want to start their own fashion label. Annie offers a range of courses associated with learning sewing skills such as Sewing for Beginners, Stretch Sewing, Pattern Making, how to make swimwear as well as how to start a home based sewing business.

With over 30 years' experience in the textile industry, Annie possesses an enormous amount of knowledge that she loves to share with her students. The courses are very structured, offering techniques and skills that are demonstrated and explained in full. The classes are relaxed and fun and provide great opportunities to make new acquaintances, as well as learning skills that you can develop with further courses.

Annie is very motivational and creative and loves to get her students inspired, many of whom go on to pursue a career in the textile industry. She is always available to discuss questions and ideas, and is always happy to help.