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Classes

Have a particular area of interest, a good idea for a class or know of a talented teacher? Contact us and we will check the possibility of a workshop.

Schedule as at Sat 31 Jul 2010
Unless specified otherwise, all classes are held in our Dromana store, 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Star. = new class    City. = class held in metropolitan Melbourne
July August September

09: Make a Rose Brooch with an Embellisher - Lynn Berry New class/workshop.

17: Basketmaking using Fibres & Threads - Jill Taylor New class/workshop.

24: Nuno Felting - Connie Wheeler

26: Advanced Freeform - Prudence Mapstone New class/workshop.

28: Intro to Mixed Media - Samm Menzies

07: Hat Pin Brooch - Carole Redlich New class/workshop.

14: Grrr! Stuffed Toy - Lynn Berry New class/workshop.

14 & 15: Make a Body Wrap - Catherine O'Leary New class/workshop.

21 & 22: Fabulous Freeform Bags - Lynn Berry New class/workshop.Class/workshop held in metropolitan Melbourne.

21: Journal making using Coptic Binding - Samm Menzies-Browne New class/workshop.

 
October November December

02: Beginners Freeform - Prudence Mapstone New class/workshop.Class/workshop held in metropolitan Melbourne.

03: Advanced Freeform - Prudence Mapstone New class/workshop.Class/workshop held in metropolitan Melbourne.

   

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.


Make a Rose Brooch with an Embellisher - Workshop
Teacher(s): Lynn Berry
When: Friday 09 July 2010; 10:30am - 1:30pm
Cost: $55.00 ($50.00 ex-GST)

A half day workshop to learn to create beautiful silk flowers using a combination of your embellishing machine and hand stitching. You should be able to cut and piece together at least two flowers in the class to be embellished either in class or at home as time allows.

Artist's work
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Booking Deposit: $27.50
($25.00 ex-GST)

Plus materials at additional cost.

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Class bookings now closed.

Basketmaking using Fibres & Threads - Workshop
Teacher(s): Jill Taylor
When: Saturday 17 July 2010; 10:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $75.00 ($68.18 ex-GST)

This ancient craft utilises nature's resources (often otherwise destined for the compost heap). In these eco-friendly classes you will learn what leaves, vines and grasses to harvest, how to prepare them and what traditional techniques to use. You will incorporate fibres and thread into your work and take home your own beautiful and functional basket. The class will also look at the principles and ethics of permaculture. See flyer for further details.

Artist's work
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Booking Deposit: $37.50
($34.09 ex-GST)

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Class bookings now closed.
Download: Flyer [PDF, 255Kb]

Nuno Felting - Workshop
Teacher(s): Connie Wheeler
When: Thursday 24 July 2010; 10:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $90.00 ($81.82 ex-GST)

Nuno with a difference. Learn how to use this wonderful technique to create many different looks. Check out Connie's beautiful scarves and vest on display in the shop.

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

Item ID:
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Class bookings now closed.

Advanced Freeform - Workshop
Teacher(s): Prudence Mapstone
When: Monday 26 July 2010
Cost: $125.00 ($113.64 ex-GST)

Prudence Mapstone the Queen of Freeform! Join this amazing international teacher and author when she comes to our shop to pass on her unique talents to you in this workshop.

We will also be having Beginners Freeform and Advanced Freeform workshops in metropolitan Melbourne in October.

Artist and her work
Artist (enlarge image
to view her work)


Booking Deposit: $62.50
($56.82 ex-GST)

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Class bookings now closed.

Intro to Mixed Media - Workshop
Teacher(s): Samm Menzies
When: Wednesday 28 July 2010; 10:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $90.00 ($81.82 ex-GST)

Many of you have admired the small canvas mixed media piece of Samm's that is on display in the shop. Join her class which is full of fun and learn how to make your own. Will include how to prepare the canvas, add colour and texture and apply all your precious bits and pieces!

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

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Class bookings now closed.

Hat Pin Brooch - Workshop
Teacher(s): Carole Redlich
When: Saturday 07 August 2010; 10:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $110.00 ($100.00 ex-GST)

Many of you have done a jewellery workshop with Carole before and know just how exciting and innovative it can be. This will be no different! Bring along your most creative self and play the day away.

Artist's work
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Booking Deposit: $55.00
($50.00 ex-GST)

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Grrr! Stuffed Toy - Workshop
Teacher(s): Lynn Berry
When: Saturday 14 August 2010; 10:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $100.00 ($90.91 ex-GST)

Join our knitting expert Lynn and make one of her delightful little knitted creatures as seen in the shop. Once you have the technique and pattern you can make a whole tribe of them! A family heirloom in the making.

Artist's work
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Booking Deposit: $50.00
($45.45 ex-GST)

Plus kit and pattern at additional cost.

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Make a Body Wrap - Workshop
Teacher(s): Catherine O'Leary
When: Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 August 2010; 10:30am - 3:30pm
Where:Dromana Masonic Hall
Cost: $285.00 ($259.09 ex-GST)

Join this international teacher and make a fabulous body wrap that will make you look like the Goddess that you are! Felt wool fibre through woven fabric using wool/fabric prefelts in your designs. The focus of the workshop is about creating a piece of clothing that drapes beautifully and on which the surface decorations are intricately worked using the prefelted layers of fabric. This workshop is suitable for all.

Catherine O'Leary is a Melbourne based Textile Artist who has taught and exhibited in Australia and overseas. She has been felting for many years and has been featured in Feltmaking books and publications. She has successfully sold her felt clothing locally and internationally. This will be her first class with us and we are very excited that she has agreed to come to Dromana.

Check out her website at: www.catherineoleary.com.au

Booking Deposit: $142.50
($129.54 ex-GST)

Item ID:
C000002-0


Fabulous Freeform Bags - Masterclass
Teacher(s): Lynn Berry
When: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 August 2010; 10:30am - 4:30pm
Where:The Stables, 19 Duke Street, Richmond VIC 3121 (Melway 2H C9)
Cost: $195.00 ($177.27 ex-GST)

A 2-day workshop, suitable for participants with a reasonable level of confidence with basic knitting and crochet stitches, or those with scrumbling experience who would like to make a beautiful and practical work of fibre art. This is an opportunity for participants to follow the process through to completion as many of you have got a little 'stuck' once you have started making pieces.

Artist's work
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Booking Deposit: $97.50
($88.64 ex-GST)

Item ID:
C000002-0


Journal making using Coptic Binding - Workshop
Teacher(s): Samm Menzies-Browne
When: Saturday 21 August 2010
Cost: $110.00 ($100.00 ex-GST)

Details coming soon.

Booking Deposit: $55.00
($50.00 ex-GST)

Plus kit at additional cost.

Item ID:
C000000-0


Beginners Freeform - Workshop
Teacher(s): Prudence Mapstone
When: Saturday 02 October 2010
Where:The Stables, 19 Duke Street, Richmond VIC 3121 (Melway 2H C9)
Cost: To be advised.

Prudence Mapstone the Queen of Freeform! Join this amazing international teacher and author when she comes to Melbourne for this October workshop.

You will need to be able to do basic crochet stitches as well as knitting to gain full benefit from this workshop.

Prudence Mapstone is an international teacher and author. Many of you will have seen her wonderful work at various craft shows and be familiar with her fantastic books.

Links

Artist and her work
Artist (enlarge image
to view her work)


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Please contact us for details.

Advanced Freeform - Workshop
Teacher(s): Prudence Mapstone
When: Sunday 03 October 2010
Where:The Stables, 19 Duke Street, Richmond VIC 3121 (Melway 2H C9)
Cost: To be advised.

Prudence Mapstone the Queen of Freeform! Join this amazing international teacher and author when she comes to Melbourne for this October workshop.

You will need to be able to do basic crochet stitches as well as knitting to gain full benefit from this workshop.

Prudence Mapstone is an international teacher and author. Many of you will have seen her wonderful work at various craft shows and be familiar with her fantastic books.

Links

Artist and her work
Artist (enlarge image
to view her work)


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Please contact us for details.

Groups

Patti Culea's Tomes Group - Saturdays
Leader(s): Glenys Hopkins
When: Last Saturday of each month from 26 June 2010; 10:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $55.00 ($50.00 ex-GST)

This is the third time we have run this fabulous group. Once people see the beautiful Tome (Book) made from fabric that we have displayed instore, they immediately want to join! In order to allow more flexibility we will allow people to join along the way if there are places available.

The group runs on a 'block a month' basis (similar in principle to the concept used in quilting) and so it is a requirement that each participant have their own pattern. 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. The series includes applique, photo transfers, fabric collage and much more (check out Patti's Tomes patterns for a detailed outline).

To simplify things we have made the cost of the group and pattern inclusive. Whenever possible we will endeavour to put a materials kit together especially when there are unusual products that are not easily available.

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.

Note: cost is per group session and includes the relevant pattern being worked on out of the set of Tome patterns

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UFO Play Group
Leader(s): Various
When: Every second Thursday commencing 08 July 2010; 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $20.00 ($18.18 ex-GST)

Get out all those unfinished projects (UFOs) and join us for a cuppa and company.

Cost is per group session

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Spinning Group
Leader(s): Various
When: Wednesdays; 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Cost: $20.00 ($18.18 ex-GST)

Join a small group of us to practice and swap skills. You will need to bring your own wheel but let us know if you do not have one as there are one or two spare wheels around.

Did you know that we are a distributor for Ashford spinning wheels and looms - contact us for more information.

Ashford Spinning Wheel.

Cost is per group session

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In the Pipeline

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

  • July 2010: Sewing classes with Connie Wheeler
  • January 2011: Summer School Intensive in Melbourne
  • 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

Voucher - visit our Gift Shop for gift and workshop vouchers that make quick and easy presents to send to family and friends.

Gift Pack - give that special person a gift pack filled with beautiful products from our range. You determine the price range and products of interest.


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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Phone: +61 3 5981 4144 : Email: textileartistry@pac.com.au
Last modified: Tuesday 13 July 2010 03:43:10 PM, EST Australia.
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