Workshops
Join us for these special Workshops by expert guest tutors and learn new techniques!
Wednesday October 11
10.15am to 1.15pm
Duration: 3 hours
Make a Fascinator with Anél Heyman
Create a headpiece from scratch without the need for a hat block or any special tools. You will create a free-shaped piece using sinamay straw in the colour of your choice. Being free-shaped, no two pieces will ever look the same and this is a great style that suits many face shapes. This headpiece looks equally beautiful with a simple trim or with more elaborate trimmings. Make it your own and style it however you like!
Class cost: $125
What to bring: Paper scissors, thread snippers, apron, straw sewing needle, measuring tape, pins, thimble, clips / pegs, sewer’s ruler (if you have one) otherwise a regular ruler, 450 glue.
Skill level – suits all – basic hand sewing skills required.
Wednesday October 11
1:30pm to 4pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Resin Pouring – Sea Scene with Glen Wardle and Rick Jensen
Learn how to make your own ocean scene wall art masterpiece and coasters. You will get to play with a variety of beautiful colours and personalise your artwork to reflect your individual style. We will show you the tricks and tips from adding seashells / sand to resin and mixing pigments to pouring techniques—no need to stress.
Class cost: $95
What to bring: Wear old clothes and enclosed shoes.
Skill level – suits all, you must be over 18 years of age.
It takes 24 hours for the resin to set, so items can be picked up the next day from Glen Wardle Ceramics studio at Carina.
Thursday October 12
10.15am to 3.45pm
Duration: 5.5 hours
Embroidered Journal Cover with Jennifer Clouston
Bring the beauty of your work into your everyday by creating an embroidered journal cover with Japanese yarn dyed-fabric, and linen.
In this special all-day class, you will learn how to take traditional embroidery stitches and give them a modern twist to create texture and dimension.
Working with threads, silk ribbon and a sprinkling of beads this workshop is ideal for those who wish to add embroidery to all future projects.
Class cost: $140
What to bring: Nothing to bring, a kit and all tools required to make the project will be supplied.
Skill level – intermediate
Jenny will provide all basic sewing requirements for use in class.
Kit includes:
- 1 x hard cover A5 journal, 1 x piece of linen ( 21in x 9 1/2 in), 1 x piece of Pellon (21 in x 9 1/2 in), 1 x Chenille #22 needle, 1 x Milliners #1 needle, 3 x pieces of Japanese yarn dyed fabric, 2 x Perle #8 thread, 1 x 2mm silk ribbon, Beads and sequins
Friday October 13
10.15am to 12.45pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Polymer Clay Earring Making – Unlimited Earrings! with Brooklyn Rooke
Learn the basics of working with polymer clay to create a whole set of earrings that suit your style!
Class includes:
- Our signature “practice round” where we teach easy techniques
- The freedom to choose your own colours, shape, sizes, patterns and textures
- UNLIMITED earrings! As many as you make in 2.5 hours!
- A take-home pack allowing you to easily bake your creations at home
- Your choice of stainless steel earring findings to suit each of your designs!
Class cost: $90
Nothing to bring
Skill level – suits all
Ages 12+ welcome
Friday October 13
1.15pm to 3.45pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Polymer Clay Bead Making with Brooklyn Rooke
Learn the basics of working with polymer clay to create a variety of beads, with different colours and finishes – which can be used for lanyards, keychains and necklaces!
Class includes:
- Our signature “practice round” where we teach easy techniques
- The freedom to choose your own colours, shapes, sizes, patterns and textures
- UNLIMITEDbeads! As many as you can make in 2.5 hours!
- A take-home pack allowing you to easily bake your creations at home
- All of the cords and clasps you need to complete your accessories at home
Class cost: $90
Nothing to bring
Skill level – suits all
Saturday October 14
10.15 to 12.45pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Macrame Three-Leaf Wall Hanging with Ness Utteridge
Learn to make a beautiful macrame wall-hanging.
Ness will guide you through the art form of knot tying to create a striking leaf or feather design. You will complete your work using beautiful macrame string and a wooden hanger ready for hanging and go home with a beautiful hanging of your very own.
Class cost: $90
Nothing to bring
Skill level – suits all
Saturday October 14
1.15pm to 3.45pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Rag Rug Making with Ness Utteridge
Learn how to make your own round rag rug from scratch using second-hand materials. No sewing, just knotting!
Recycle all your old sheets and clothes and make a ‘no-sew’ rag rug, just like your grandmother did! Rag rugs are the ultimate recycling craft.
Class cost: $85
Nothing to bring
Skill level – suits all
