Join Pauline and enjoy 3 workshops in 2 days. On day 1 we will make use of our fabrics with a Fabric Gem Necklace and unique Crochet Fabric Bag. On day 2 we will be stitching with beautiful hand dyed yarns and incorporating floral fabrics to create a lovely textile piece. And of course a delicious lunch both days made by Zoe to keep us all nourished and creative.
All the details below …
Fabric Gems Necklace
We all have little bits of fabric that we love and wonder what to do with them. They can be sentimental, or you love the colour or it’s a favourite garment that you don’t wear anymore.
Learn how to make little fabric gems, hand stitched and embroidered and construct into a necklace you will love.
I will provide inspiration, lots of fabrics, threads, beads, buttons and tips so you can make a beautiful necklace. If you would like to bring along some of your own fabric that is wonderful too but certainly not essential.
an assortment of fabrics to use at the workshop
needle and threads
beads and buttons
Crochet Bag
I love making use of something I already have, whether it’s fabric, yarn or garments. Making something useful and beautiful is my goal and this Crochet Bag is perfect.
In this workshop I will get you started on your crochet bag. Once you get the basics, there is a lot of room for your own individual designs, shape and size. I will provide a variety of fabric that you can begin with and then you can continue to grow your bag from your own stash. I will give you ideas for sourcing and up-cycling if needed.
I will share my knowledge for completing a really beautiful and unique bag that you will love to use.
The crochet stitch is simple but using fabric can be tricky so basic crochet skills are required.
If you would like to bring along some of your own fabric you are very welcome, but it is optional.
Workshop Includes
Crochet Hook
Instructions for completing your bag
Fabric to use at the workshop
Fabric,Flowers and Stitch
I never tire of beautiful flowers and I am excited to share this workshop with you.
Using a combination of simple stitches and floral fabrics learn how to form flowers and leaves to create a lovely art piece. These techniques can be used to embellish garments and other stitched work too.
Sit down, take in the colours, peruse the yarns, fabrics and samples and enjoy a day stitching, including French knots, mosaic weaving, detached chain stitch, Pistil stitch and Turkey work.
If you are an experienced stitcher and are contemplating this workshop, let me tell you a little more.
Experience the joy of stitching without a plan or pattern and a full palette of hand dyed wool yarns. Bliss!
Hand dyed yarns are so beautiful to stitch with, they are very forgiving and also provide inspiration for further colour choices in your piece. Every stitch can be a surprise as colours appear and your flowers take shape. It feels a little like magic!
Many of the more experienced stitchers who have come to my workshop can’t believe how uninhibited it is to stitch with these beautiful yarns and although they know the actual stitches, combining them in different ways is very fulfilling and they often come up with the most amazing combinations.
Enjoy the pleasure and freedom of stitching while working with quality materials and the deep experience of colour and ease of wool yarn. Use beautiful floral fabric flowers to add another design element to your work.
I will provide an assortment of beautiful hand dyed yarn and floral fabrics at the workshop with enough to take home so you can finish your piece.
Please bring along your own sharp scissors and any floral fabric scraps you might like to use.
I will have scissors and floral fabrics too so don’t stress if you don’t have these things.
20cm x 20cm heavy weight linen square
16cm bamboo hoop
Needle
Assorted hand dyed wool yarns and thread
Floral fabrics galore
Both days there will be a delicious lunch served as well as a morning tea.
$695aud including all materials for all 3 workshops
nb Usual small print applies. We are unable to offer a refund or exchange should you book and then become unavailable to attend. You can happily give your place to a friend. Please respect the small nature of our business and that of the artists we are booking to bring you these events and opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.
