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Classes

Schedule as at: Tue 09 Feb 2010
Unless specified otherwise, all sessions are held in our store 10:00am - 4:00pm. Star. denotes a new class.

Have a good idea for a class or particular area of interest? Contact us and we will check out the possibility of a workshop. We would also like to know of teachers of interest to you.

January February March

11: Funky Beads - Pamela Farmer New class/workshop.

12: Teach Your Machine to Sing -
Carole Redlich New class/workshop.

14: Intro to Felting - Pamela Farmer

18: Evening Bag Using Water Soluble Fabric - Pamela Farmer New class/workshop.

21: Intro to Sewing - Connie Wheeler New class/workshop.

   

Want to Join a Group?

Visit our Gallery to see the works of art produced by our students in current and previous classes and workshops.


Funky Beads - Workshop
Teacher(s): Pamela Farmer
When: Monday 11 January 2010; 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $45.00 ($40.91 ex-GST)

Yes we know they were on Better Homes and Gardens. Now you can come and see an expert at work. Pamela will show you how to make the most beautiful beads in a moment and how to put them together to make yourself lovely designer jewellery.

Booking Deposit: $22.50
($20.45 ex-GST)

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Class bookings now closed.

Teach Your Machine to Sing - Workshop
Teacher(s): Carole Redlich
When: Tuesday 12 January 2010; 10:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $90.00 ($81.82 ex-GST)

Release the tension with some free machine embroidery, whip and feather stitch followed by a chorus of bobbin work and an aria of water soluble fabric/hoop work with a medley of other delightful machine adventures!

Booking Deposit: $45.00
($40.91 ex-GST)

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Class bookings now closed.

Intro to Felting - Workshop
Teacher(s): Pamela Farmer
When: Thursday 14 January 2010; 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $45.00 ($40.91 ex-GST)

In this technique based class you will learn the basics of felt making to propel you to bigger and more exciting projects over the year. A sample piece will be made which can be used for a variety of projects.

Booking Deposit: $22.50
($20.45 ex-GST)

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Class bookings now closed.

Evening Bag Using Water Soluble Fabric - Workshop
Teacher(s): Pamela Farmer
When: Monday 18 January 2010; 10:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $90.00 ($81.82 ex-GST)

Come along and learn this great technique to make your own designer fabric. It is the process Pamela used to make the beautiful vest and Clutch purse on display in the shop. Use the soluble fabric to sandwich all your favourite threads and bits and bobs, free machine over it to catch it all together, and magic. When you wash away the soluble fabric you are left with a beautiful piece of material. A fantastic technique that has many applications.

Booking Deposit: $45.00
($40.91 ex-GST)

Item ID:
C000000-0

Class bookings now closed.

Intro to Sewing - Workshop
Teacher(s): Connie Wheeler
When: Thursday 21 January 2010; 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $45.00 ($40.91 ex-GST)

We will be doing a lot more sewing this year so if you would like to learn the very basics to get you up to speed for garment making, this would be perfect. We will make a simple apron ( a cute retro one) which will teach you lay out and cutting, matching notches, machine sewing skills including tensions and some stitch techniques.

Booking Deposit: $22.50
($20.45 ex-GST)

Item ID:
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Class bookings now closed.

Groups

Blue Days Group
Leader(s): Catherine Darcy
When: First Wednesday of each month; 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $10.00 ($9.09 ex-GST)

This group is for people who may have been ill or are having a tough time at the moment or who, for whatever reason, are unable to participate in workshops. Bring along an activity you would like some help with or some ideas of what you would like to learn. The group is basically a 'skills exchange' and social gathering. So if you feel like a little company please join us. Even if you're not having a 'blue period' but would like to join us anyway, feel free.

We will schedule a number of classes in this time where group members will teach us a skill they have perfected!

Bookings essential. Please contact us to register yourself and/or someone you know would love to attend as we have limited classroom space.

Blue Days

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Note: Cost is per session for wage earners. If you are unwaged, it is 50% of the cost shown.

Waged 
Unwaged 

Doll Divas Group
Leader(s): Robyn Clempson-Mogg
When: Second Wednesday of each month from 13 January; 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $20.00 ($18.18 ex-GST)

Finally a UFO (unfinished objects) group for all those fabulous dolls just waiting to be finished! Join this small friendly group under Robyn's guidance to complete projects or to learn new skills.

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Free Form Knitting and Crochet Group
Leader(s): Catherine Darcy and Robyn Clempson-Mogg
When: Third Wednesday of each month from 20 January; 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $20.00 ($18.18 ex-GST)

Join in our Freeform (scrumbling) group. If you need help with your freeform project or just a little company, this is the group for you. We will meet monthly and continue with the projects we started after Prudence Mapstone's visit in October last year (and yes, she will be back this year!)

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Patti Culea's Tomes Group - Fridays
Leader(s): Glenys Hopkins
When: Last Friday of each month; 10:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: See below.

Note: The current groups we have running are currently booked out. Please get in touch to have your name added to our waiting list.

This is a group similar in principle to the 'block a month' concept used in quilting. As you work through each pattern you will actually be creating a beautiful textile book and box.

The 12-set series covers a different textile art technique each month along with the basics of cloth dollmaking. Series includes applique, photo transfers, fabric collage and much more (check out Patti's Tomes patterns for a detailed outline). Participants are required to purchase their own copy of the patterns which we have instore and this includes the list of requirements (most of which you will have in your sewing box). We also supply lots of extras, tuition and delectable morning and afternoon teas.

Past groups have had a great time and participants are producing some fabulous pieces (see our Gallery). We hope to have more of them on display so you can see what they've been up to. Come and join us!

Tomes.

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Note:

  • cost is per group session which pays for instruction from the group leader(s), morning and afternoon tea, some embellishments and use of materials and equipment as necessary
  • each member is required to buy their own Tome patterns
Please contact us for details.

In the Pipeline

Contact us if you would be interested in joining any or all of these:

  • Altered Clothing classes

Group Workshops

We are often asked if we would run specific workshops for groups of friends and the answer is yes! With many of our supporters being in Melbourne and other regional centres it is often difficult to make it to classes. If you and a few of your friends would like to do a class we have offered, we would be happy to arrange it. Depending on the teacher and related costs, we would require 4 - 6 people to go ahead. As many of you do have accommodation this may not be an issue, but if not, we have access to reasonable accommodation if you require it.

We will also be offering weekend retreats at some stage—contact us for further details.

Weekdays/Evenings

Most of our classes are currently held instore on Saturdays. We have had a number of requests for classes to be held in the evenings or during the week. Most of our teachers would be available if we had the numbers. These classes could include:

  • felting
  • cloth dolls and art dolls
  • embroidery
  • knitting
  • crochet
  • altered books and journal making
  • ...and much more

Please contact us to register your interest if you would be available at these times and we will schedule classes.

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Great gift ideas

Give someone a Workshop Voucher! Valued at $85.00, your gift will help to inspire and encourage the artistic talents of your family member or friend through one of our classes.

Contact us for further details.

Visit us by the bay
 

All classes are held within our store located in Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula, about 70 kilometres south of the Melbourne CBD in Victoria, Australia.

Why not treat yourself along with family and/or friends to some relaxing time away and take in a class that will unleash and nurture your creative spirit?


Bookings Information
  • 50% of fee payable, within a week of booking your place. Place is not confirmed until payment is made.
  • Unless otherwise stated, the fee is non refundable if the cancellation is after confirmation of the workshop.
  • In the event of numbers not being met, deposits will be returned in full on notification of the cancellation of the workshop. All fees include 10% GST.

Please book early as places are limited.

Classroom Policy

Our classroom is a perfume-free, friendly to all environment. This should enable staff, participants and teachers—particularly those sensitive to perfumes and other chemical-based products—to enjoy time together without allergic reactions such as migraines, sinusitis or breathing problems.

So in the best interests of all, please don't be offended if you are asked to leave your perfume home for the day. Your fellow artists will be very grateful! Thank you.

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