Did you know the period we think of as Ancient Egypt actually lasted close to 3,000 years!? Which can make it a daunting history to study. This crash course will give you an interesting foundation on the ancient civilisation of Egypt and its society, covering some of the well known names you may have encountered …
What’s it all about? Learn the basics of Mirror (Sheesha) work embroidery from the Kutch region of India. Traditionally mirror work was used to ward off evil spirits and bad luck away from homes and the wearer! This embroidery is fun, playful and bright! In this class we will learn various stitches and techniques on …
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 …
Are you celebrating Halloween or Dia de los Muertos? Planning to go out to a costume party? Come and finalise your outfit with a headdress, crown, fascinator or something else tres unique. In this class we will make creepy or cute headdresses to top off any costume. With heaps of sequins, tulle, pumpkins, bats and …
Bollywood movies are full of colour, costume, action, romance, music and dance! It’s a thoroughly feel-good genre! And while the music of Bollywood combines some traditional Indian styles, it is a melting pot of music from around the world – salsa, bellydance, jazz, hip hop. Come along and step into Bollywood dancing in this fun …
Kokedama is an ancient Japanese botanical art like bonsai or ikebana art. The word ‘Kokedama’ means ‘moss ball’ in Japanese as they are plants living in freestanding balls of moss-covered soil instead of pots. Kokedama are a beautiful way to bring greenery into your home and are ideal for apartments or flats with minimal space. …
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? Learn the basics of Mirror (Sheesha) work embroidery from the Kutch region of India. Traditionally mirror work was used to ward off evil spirits and bad luck away from homes and the wearer! This embroidery is fun, playful and bright! In this class we will learn various stitches and techniques on …
What’s it all about? Kantha sewing originated from the West Bengal region of India and is now popular all over the world. Kantha is the simplest of sewing techniques which provides a lot of scope for exploration, imagination and expression. This form of quilting comes from rural India, where resources were few, but imagination and …
You might not have heard of “Vantablack”, but it’s a wild and curly tale of colour copyrights, light absorbing darkness, satellites and…home decor!? Simply put, Vantablack is the darkest black pigment humans have created, originally as a form of military camouflage. It’s extremely matte, meaning it doesn’t reflect light, giving it its extra dark appearance. …
