Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose: Come along and learn how to make your own beautiful rug from upcycled fabric and a series of Amish or toothbrush knots – keeping textile waste out of landfill while learning new skills and starting a project for your home! Your wonderful teacher Maria will have lots of pretty fabrics to choose from …
Learn the art of wire wrapping by making your own cute gemstone tree. It is fun and simple to do – you just need a little patience! This class is beginner friendly and all materials are provided. Unique tools can be made available to support different levels of fine motor skills – please let us know when you …
Punch needle embroidery just got cool! And we understand why… They look so pretty and vibrant, they’re colourful and tactile, and the process is extreeeeemely cathartic. Join us for a fun workshop and learn all the basics to create your own punch needle embroidery from scratch. As well as class time, you will receive all the necessary …
The labyrinth. No, not David Bowie. But the beautiful, turning paths (or elaborate and deceptive designs) from the Ancient Greek. While labyrinths differ from mazes, in that there is only one path, their continually changing directions can be disorienting. And rather than this being an uncomfortable disorientation, it’s a lovely chance to slow, lose the …
What’s it all about? Linen is a wonderful material, all the better when it’s soft from wear. And even better better when it has a fun, vintage design! Do you have a draw full of these at home? Or some special ones you haven’t wanted to use? Well you wouldn’t be alone. Laneway has plenty! Upcycle a …
Macrame is an ancient art used in Arab countries to weave fabrics, create decorations and so much more. With a few simple knots you can create stunning (and very useful) designs. Come and learn the macrame basics while we make a hanging basket for your pot plants! Beyond the attractive and structural knots, you can add further decorations …
Belly dancing doesn’t require a bare belly! So put that idea to the side! This Summer class will be a slower, gentler Bellydance session with our wonderful teacher Alia, utilising flowing scarves to better visualise our movements. Belly dancing is a wonderful form of movement and dance that focuses on isometric exercises, where one muscle …
Wherever the artist Vivian Qiu travels – sitting on the train, watching over a lake – she braids in the sound, smell and the essence of that place. In this way the Kumihimo Life Line Cord captures life’s moments, stories and body sensation. Join her and learn the technique of Japanese Kumihimo braiding. It’s a …
What’s it all about? Shibori is a traditional Japanese style of decorative dyeing – a bit like tie dye but also a bit more intentional. In this class we’ll be combining shibori dyeing with sashiko embroidery to create lovely stitches and patterns. Come along and combine art and textiles and you stitch your own patterns …
Who hasn’t seen a video of paint pouring? It’s soothing, it’s colourful and it’s definitely fun! Join us and learn how to make your own pour art which is a little more involved than you may have thought but the results are pretty spectacular. Then, we’ll get started designing our own and we’ll all go home with a …
