Textiles

Indian Mirror Work: Embroidery for Beginners with Manjari

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 …

  • 15th Oct, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Wet Felted Soap with Heather

What’s it all about?  Felted soap. Never heard of it? Well that’s okay. You’re in the right place. This class uses the technique of wet felting to create a felt casing around bars of soap, which becomes a soft soapy sponge when washing. Wool is a natural fibre which can be felted – synthetics won’t work …

  • 21st Oct, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Macrame for Beginners: Dia de Muertos Skull hanging with Maria

Join us for a bit of Halloween or Dia de los Muertos spirit and learn how to make this macrame skull hanger! With lots of colours to choose from it can go from spooky in red or black to cute in pink or purples. This is a simple pattern that gives you the basic knowledge …

  • 23rd Oct, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Dry Felting 101: Halloween Friends with Heather

What’s it all about?  Needle felting is the simple process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle. It’s a very easy craft which doesn’t require extensive equipment. You can make toys, ornaments and decorations – a very fun and colouful hobby! In this beginner class we’ll be learning to dry felt …

  • 29th Oct, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Dry Felting 101: Mushrooms with Heather

What’s it all about?  Needle felting is the simple process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle. It’s a very easy craft which doesn’t require extensive equipment. You can make toys, ornaments and decorations – a very fun and cosy hobby for Melbourne’s chilly months! In this beginner class we’ll be …

  • 4th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Macrame for Beginners: Rainbow Planters with Maria

Macrame is a craft using knots and weaves to make beautiful homewares, clothing and more. Its origins are a bit unsure, some dating it back to the 13th century in Arabia using knot patterns to decorate textiles and others tracing it back to Babylonian times. It’s a very relaxing and fun hobby and can be …

  • 12th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • lv3 R14, 37 Swanston St Melbourne 3000

Using a Sewing Machine 101 with Robyn

What’s it all about? In an effort towards sustainability and adding extra life to our garments and textiles – reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing – Robyn will teach us how to use a sewing machine in a fun and informative class.  Sewing of any kind is a really nifty skill, but sometimes the time it takes to …

  • 6th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Macrame Xmas Trees with Maria

Do you have cats or live in a small apartment? Maybe you are a 70’s fan? Well, why not have a flat hanging Christmas tree this year! Join us and learn the basics of wonderful macrame while making your own beautiful tree hanger for home. All materials provided. Macramé, or the art of knotting, is …

  • 26th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Beyond Bobbins: Using A Sewing Machine Part 2 with Robyn

What’s it all about? In an effort towards sustainability and adding extra life to our garments and textiles – reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing – Robyn will teach us how to use a sewing machine in a fun and informative class.  This is a good introduction or refresher class that explores some of the extra features …

  • 6th Nov, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Photo to Fabric: Pet Portraits with Fran

Come and make a vibrant portrait of your best animal pal or fur baby so you can stare at their cute face on your wall (or tote bag)!  We’ll start by learning how to print images on to fabric using transfer paper, and get your critter on to the canvas. Then we’ll work over it …

  • 3rd Dec, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia