Schedule as at: Tue 09 Feb 2010
Unless specified otherwise, all sessions are held in our store
10:00am - 4:00pm. 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Note: Cost is per session for wage earners. If you are unwaged, it is 50% of the cost shown.
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.
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!)
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!
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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
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.
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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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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