Silk and Velvet Botanical Brooches with Anna Victoria
Class Description
Anna Bastiaan is a Melbourne-based textile artist who works from her home studio creating whimsical, story-rich pieces, many of which form wearable works of art. Her work blends fabric, embroidery, embellishment and illustration, with a focus on mindful hand-stitching and a deep love of the creative process.
In this workshop, Anna will guide you through making a stunning botanical brooch using silk, velvet, wire and beads. You will learn an array of techniques to create volume, depth of colour and texture in your piece. The end result is a soft and sculptural brooch – inspired by old-world florals but with a fresh, contemporary feel.
You’ll learn how to shape and stitch petals, embellish with beads, add embroidery and sculpt leaves with wirework so your piece has gentle movement, texture and life.
Although some hand-sewing experience is recommended for this workshop, it is adaptable for all levels, and a wonderful opportunity to see how even simple techniques and traditional embroidery stitches can be used in new ways to craft an organic piece of gorgeous wearable art.
All materials are included in a beautifully curated kit, with several colourways available to choose from on the day.
The kit designs will expand in 2027 and anyone attending for a second time will see a set of whole new offerings. Exciting.
$320 aud including all materials, tuition, morning tea and lunch.
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.
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