And Sew We Grow provides a warm and friendly place for kids to develop skills that nurture self-confidence and patience. We value slowing down and working mindfully to restore a sense of well-being and joy. While developing discipline and perseverance, our projects encourage the importance of following instructions which strengthen mathematical and reading skills as well as critical thinking and problem solving. We understand each child has a unique gift and so we foster individuality and self-expression.

About Meliss


For over 25 years Meliss has been working with children in educational and therapeutic settings, as an art teacher and art therapist respectively. She has taught in both public and private schools as well as 13 years as a homeschool mother. Meliss has been sewing since she was big enough to reach the foot pedal of her mother's sewing machine. She believes sewing is an important skill that rewards perseverance and builds self-confidence. She spends her free time sewing, painting, and loving her family.

Summer Camps 2024


Contact Meliss Grover meliss@andsewwegrow.com to register!

Summer camp at And Sew We Grow is a 5-day immersive experience focused on sewing and creating wonderful things with fabric and thread in my comfortable home in Oakland, California. This is a small gathering of attendants so that deep and meaningful connections can be made. Each camp has a theme and specific planned projects. All materials and supplies are included in the cost of camp. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. A waiver must be signed before camp begins. Each camper brings their own lunch and water bottle.


June 10-14, 2024

A Harry Potter sewing camp? Why, yes! Let’s spend a week together creating a magical time filled with all things Harry Potter and your favorite Hogwarts characters. We will make wizard robes, scarves, stuffed owls, pygmy puffs, and various other exciting creatures to make you feel like you're a part of the wizarding world. Join the fun and excitement of learning how to operate a sewing machine and enjoy the magic of sewing. We will turn fabric and thread into fantastic things! Basic skills for machine sewing and hand sewing are required. Price includes all materials. $650 June 10-14, 2024

June 24-28, 2024

Magical Creatures Camp will continue with the Harry Potter theme and is especially designed for those of you who have already attended the Harry Potter sewing camp. We will be spending a truly fantastic week conjuring dragons, bowtruckles, and unicorns, and some other fun and interesting things! Let the magic of sewing bring you to new levels of excitement here at And Sew We Grow. Basic skills for machine sewing and hand sewing are required. Price includes all materials. $650 June 24-28, 2024

July 22-26, 2024

Let me introduce you to the beautiful world of Luna Lapin who is “a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste”. If you have ever wanted to make an heirloom doll and accompanying wardrobe then you have found the right place! We will be using the books of Sarah Peel for inspiration. This camp will teach you how to construct a stuffed animal using scrumptious wool felt and gorgeous Liberty of London cotton. Her wardrobe includes dresses, knickers, and bloomers all using lovely natural fibers. Basic skills for machine sewing and hand sewing are required. Price includes all materials. $650 July 22-26, 2024

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