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Note:
- Some classes require a kit or materials to be purchased, and/or students to bring materials that are essential to the class. All details are on the pdf attachment.
- Some classes are project based and in others students will learn a technique.
- Pictures may illustrate what is possible with this technique and are not necessarily pictures of the class outcome.
- Materials/ kit fees may apply.
Three Day Class continues:
Shibori Silk Dyeing Workshop
Two Day Class:
With Ken Smith (runs Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31)
Holes, holes, holes! Bring a new dimension to your FME with a variety of holes. Leave them open to look through. Fill them with something – perhaps something precious. Bring something out through them. Hide them. Draw attention to them. The possibilities are endless.
In this technique-based class, explore the construction, edge-finishing, decoration and combination of a number of stitched holes suitable for use in machine embroidery, together with open work, reverse appliqué (including false shisha) and design considerations associated with the use of holes.
Students will leave with samples of the techniques covered. … Click for details.
Creating Exotic Textures (handmade felt)
With Wendy Bailye
Learn techniques to create unique exotic textures and surface decoration on handmade felt. In this class you will learn to make fine handmade felt and experiment with various fabrics, threads and fibres as surface embellishment. You will take home approximately six A4-sized pieces of exotic handmade felt that can be used for a variety of craft purposes or use them as individual works of art. … Click for details.
with Dijanne Cevaal
This is both a project and technique class where you will work with transfer dyes (used for colouring synthetic materials) and with developing a small series of work.
Transfer printing is a method of getting permanent colour onto synthetic materials such as Lutradur (a polyester non-woven fibre), polyester and polyester organza. Also explore methods of melting back and free hand stitching to embellish your printed fabric. Using polyester fabrics such as organza allows you to build layers and play with transparency and overlays and still create your own distinctive fabrics and pieces. … Click for details.
With Sue Dennis
Let nature provide the inspiration for our fabric printing as students learn a simple printing technique with enormous potential. Using various leaves from your local area and textile paint we will experiment and print onto our base fabric creating individual cloth. Class samples show individual leaf prints but multiple colours and leaf types can be printed together. A pattern is given to make a small quilt approximately 60cm wide x 45cm high (24inch x 18inch). … Click for details.
With Sharyn Hall
Play with painting dyes onto paper, no fancy designs or patterns, just simple painted colour combinations with some fun resists. Then use heat (and pressure) to transfer the paintings onto suitable white and commercially coloured polyester fabrics. Combine this with shaping and manipulating the fabric by hand or with stitching (pleats, ruffles, etc) to create fabulous painted and dyed 3D fabric. Fabrics created using these techniques are suitable for use as accessories, for interior decor or for inclusion in art projects. Have extra fun (after the class) using the beautiful unexpected ‘transfer print’ papers that can be framed or made into book covers and cards. … Click for details.
With Jude Skeers
The versatile Broome Beanie is easy to knit and can be worn in a variety of ways. Learn how to knit a number of garments using a Broome Beanie Needle which is a custom made 60cm circular needle with a 10mm pin and a 6mm pin.
In this class you will learn about making the following versions:
o Broome Beanie (tubular scarf) and how to wear it
o Hooded cape (knitted from the top down)
o V- Point Poncho (knitted from the top down)
o Hooded poncho (knitted from the top down)
Also learn loose cast off techniques.
Students will choose one of the garments to knit as part of the workshop. … Click for details.
With Louise Snook
This is a project driven class, participants will go home with a unique skirt that fits their body measurements. We will spend the morning drafting a very simple skirt pattern without any complicated calculation! Learn easy ways to alter, embellish and stylise your new garment.
Participants will then construct the skirt in fabric, taking home a finished item. This is Fashion Design 101! Take the headaches out of pattern making, keep it simple then alter or embellish your skirts for every occasion. … Click for details.
Botanicus Exotica
With Cecile Whatman
Create a stunning textured whole cloth floral wall hanging using needle felted fibres, paint, Shiva Stiks, metal foils and Angelina. Several floral patterns to choose from - this class will be loads of fun. You will experiment with a broad range of contemporary art quilt materials and learn a range of new techniques! … Click for details.
With Carol Wilkes
During this workshop students will be introduced to “Free Motion Embroidery” specifically for the creation of weird, wonderful, formal and funky cords to add textural interest and individuality to wearables, quilts and embroideries.
Use all those exotic leftover scraps along with lengths of thread, fancy wool, beads, feathers, petals and leaves etc, to explore the endless possibilities of creating many fabulous types and thickness of machine made cords. You will never need to use a commercial cord or braid again. Create your own unique flowers, leaves, dangly beaded tassels and much, much more.
Students will quickly learn the flexibility of how to use these wonderful little creations in the most “non-obvious” ways. With a little practice you will be creating luscious corded cloth and 3D sculptural forms. … Click for details.
Note:
- Some classes require a kit or materials to be purchased, and/or students to bring materials that are essential to the class. All details are on the pdf attachment.
- Some classes are project based and in others students will learn a technique.
- Pictures may illustrate what is possible with this technique and are not necessarily pictures of the class outcome.
- Materials/ kit fees may apply.