World Labyrinth Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in May every year. Leading up to this year’s celebration, Tash will be hosting a hands-on labyrinth history lesson! And no, we don’t mean the David Bowie movie, but rather the the beautiful, turning paths (or elaborate and deceptive designs) from the Ancient Greek. As well as …
In this class, Emilie will share her tips to get started with gouache painting! Gouache is an easy to source, affordable, water-based paint that is perfect for complete beginners. The texture of gouache gives a matte, flat finish that suits contemporary illustration style. This class will cover the basics of colour theory, brush control and …
Kinusaiga is a striking Japanese textile art that puts even the smallest scraps of fabric to use. It’s part collage, part applique, part patchwork, but requires no sewing! Rather than sewing, your design is cut into a thick backing board and fabric is then pressed into these cuts and pulled taut, creating 3D artworks that really pop! …
Discover the art of Leathercraft and make some fun, handmade accessories! From earrings and brooches to cuffs and key rings. In this workshop, you’ll learn basic leatherworking techniques for 2D and 3D designs while creating your own unique and sustainable leather jewellery and accessories. There are lots of colours and finishes to choose from. You’ll …
Discover the art of Leathercraft! In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while creating your own unique and sustainable leather pouch. Using 100% repurposed leather, you’ll be guided through all aspects of this project, from creating the initial pattern, to stitching and embellishing, to create your own one-of-a-kind leather pouch that reflects your …
As seasons change, so do the unique scents around us. Which is partly why, across the globe, humans find smell a very evocative sense that triggers memories and nostalgia. In Lily’s class you’ll learn all about the composition of perfume: how to create accords of top, middle and base notes to combine into your very …
As seasons change, so do the unique scents around us. Which is partly why, across the globe, humans find smell a very evocative sense that triggers memories and nostalgia. In Lily’s class you’ll learn all about the composition of perfume: how to create blends of top, middle and base notes to combine into your very …
Come and explore the beautiful craft of woodcarving in this special 2-hour class. Your teacher, Alma, is a professional cabinet maker and woodworker, and her classes are the perfect way to get you on the tools carving your very first piece – a wooden spoon. Alma will run you through different tools for different functions and …
Have you ever tried lino carving to make prints of art? It’s a really interesting process of developing a design, carving away at lino, and creating a surface to ink, print and reveal your artwork! It’s a type of printmaking process call relief printing – after cutting away at your lino, the ink attaches to …
Shibari is the erotic practice of traditionally-informed Japanese rope bondage. Join us for a guided journey into this exciting world! In this introduction to shibari we will learn the important foundations of safety and rope-craft before learning some basic yet effective knots and techniques for both the tie-ers (Riggers) and the tie-ees (Bunnies) All welcome! The lesson structure is …
