Melbourne Fashion Festival

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Polymer Clay Earrings with Maddy

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM Polymer clay is an accessible, colourful and versatile material – a lot of fun to use, but even better with some introductory tips to get you going. There are different types of clays and bake times, and different techniques to create shapes, blend colours, emboss, and express …

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Photography: Fashion, Expression & Body with Natalia

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM In this class, professional photographer Natalia Naa will show and share experiences and knowledge from her many years work as a fashion and boudoir photographer. In her own words, Natalia is an empowerment boudoir and fantasy photographer for the everyday woman. Natalie invites us to think …

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Collage Portraits with Yianni

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM Collage isn’t new, it’s been around for thousands of years. But collage can allow us to be kids again – thinking outside the square, constructing imaginary worlds, scenarios and even poetry.  We might adorn ourselves through fashion, clothing and costume, but what happens when …

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Create your own Rug with Valerie

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM 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 …

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Un/Dressing and the Erotic with Toya (Online)

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM Dressing or undressing? We often think of fashion as what we wear and put on, rather than what we reveal, uncover or take off.  If we think how far day-to-day fashions have changed over different eras, ages and locations, think of how far expressions of …

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Deconstruction Fashion with Vivian (Online)

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM In this Deconstruct Fashion workshop, we’re going to look at how to deconstruct and reconstruct a worn-out or no-longer worn garment, through tearing, cutting, hand stitching and other techniques of fabric manipulation. Garments contains stories about how we see ourselves. When the garment is on or off …

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Learn to Knit with Plant Yarns with Clare

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM Knitting remains a fun and useful skill across the ages – whether it’s a beginner’s scarf, a cosy blanket or complex garments. But knitting isn’t only for the winter months, and it’s for more than just warm woollen creations. Our knitting teacher, Clare, has turned …

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Native Plant Bush Dyeing with Kylie

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM If you have always wanted to try your hand at Bush Dyeing then this is the class for you! Indigenous peoples have been carrying out this practise for thousands of years and then passing on this knowledge. We are lucky enough to be joined by Kylie …

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Visible Mending Sashiko-Style with Robyn

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM What’s it all about? Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it’s repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra …