Design Textiles & Craft

Shibori Tablewares (Night) NEW

Wed 23 May 2018 — Wed 13 Jun 2018

Roberta Leary begint

Learn the various methods of Shibori, the ancient art of Japanese resist dyeing whereby dye is prevented from entering specific areas of cloth. Using natural fabrics such as silk, cotton, linen and wool, explore cold and hot water dyes. Discover the dynamic combination of resist dyeing and layering colour to create your own beautiful, unique fabrics.

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Weaving the Recycled

Sat 26 May 2018

Fiona Gavino begint

Using a range of recycled materials including old posters, maps and flexible plastic learn how to weave a number of small baskets and turn the recycled into something useful. Explore basketry techniques that can be used for a wide range of materials.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Stitched Hoop Mandalas

Sun 03 Jun 2018

Melissa Harvey begint

Experiment with colour, design and process and enter into the world of contemporary hand stitching. Begin by playing with free form technique to create a series of beautiful detailed little flags. Then move on to traditional hoop embroidery with a contemporary twist, creating a beautiful, intricate and symmetrical hand stitched Mandala.

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Screenprinting on Fabric – Photographic Technique NEW

Thu 07 Jun 2018 — Thu 21 Jun 2018

Louise Snook begint

Learn how to permanently fix an image to your silkscreen to print a high quality image multiple times. In this fun, hands-on class discuss which imagery is suitable for printing and master composition, layering techniques, colour mixing and placement.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Macrame Plant Hanger in a Day

Sun 10 Jun 2018

Louise Snook beg

Learn the art of macramé, which uses knots rather than knitting or weaving to create textiles. Using coloured thread and a variety of knotting techniques, master the basics and use your skills to make a plant pot holder.

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Stencil Screenprinting – T-shirts

Sun 17 Jun 2018

Louise Snook begint

Create your own custom-printed t-shirt. Discuss and design imagery suitable for screenprinting, learn how to make your own stencil and play with layering and levels of translucency. Bring your own light coloured t-shirt.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Weaving Wicker Baskets

Sat 23 Jun 2018

Fiona Gavino begint

Learn the art of cane basket weaving and create a number of different sized pieces to take away with you. This traditional technique is easy to learn and can be used with a number of materials. Plant fibres will be discussed and provided by your tutor.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Screenprinting – Tableware

Sat 23 Jun 2018

Louise Snook begint

Create your own custom–printed homewares – cushions, tea towels and more. Discuss and design imagery suitable for screenprinting, learn how to make your own stencil and play with layering and levels of translucency.

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Shibori in a Day

Sun 24 Jun 2018

Roberta Leary begint

Learn how to make and use an Indigo Dye Vat to create a beautiful range of unique fabrics in all shades of blue. Using natural fibre cottons, linen and silks in conjunction with Shibori resist techniques, you will fall in love with the pieces you create using this fascinating process.

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