Design Textiles & Craft

All Things Screenprinting

Thu 22 Aug 2019 — Thu 26 Sep 2019

Angela Ferolla begint

Discover and explore the many varied applications of screenprinting. Techniques covered include photographic screenprinting, how to permanently fix and image to your screen to print a high quality image multiple times, and designing and cutting your own stencils. In this fun, hands-on class discuss imagery suitable for printing and master composition, layering, colour mixing and placement.

View Course Information
Design Textiles & Craft

Adorning Fabric – Floral Inspired Cushion Covers

Sun 25 Aug 2019

Angela Ferolla begint

Taking inspiration from flowers and nature, customise your own set of painterly linen cushion covers. This is a great workshop to learn a variety of textile decorating skills, including stencil design and cutting, screenprinting and monoprint. Inspiration, design, composition and layering will all form part of this inspiring workshop.

View Course Information
Design Textiles & Craft

Mastering Macrame

Sun 01 Sep 2019

Louise Snook beg

Discover the simple and effective technique of using various knotting to create your o9wn textured wall piece. Hone your skills while creating a beautiful piece to take home. Skills covered in the workshops will enable you to continue creating at home, whether it be a plant holder or other ornamental pieces.

View Course Information
Design Textiles & Craft

Sewing – Zips, Buttons & Bias Binding NEW

Sun 01 Sep 2019 — Sun 15 Sep 2019

Angela Ferolla beg

Conquer your fear of buttons, zips and bias binding. Learn these finishing techniques to give your sewing projects a lovely finish. Working on a series of samples each week, learn simple tricks and skills to master these. Bring your own sewing machine.

View Course Information
Design Textiles & Craft

Hand Carve a Wooden Spoon

Sun 08 Sep 2019

Andrew Christie beg

Whittle away the day making a beautiful wooden spoon that can serve as either a decorative piece or an item to use in your kitchen. Learn how use a selection of hand tools, carving and shaping techniques to create a beautiful finish. A very relaxing way to spend a day.

View Course Information
Design Textiles & Craft

Urban Art – Stencil & Spray (September)

Sat 14 Sep 2019

Aidan Garnett begint

Unleash your inner urban artist and work with spray paint and stencils to create a colourful layered artwork. Learn how to cut stencils, placement and composition and how to use spray paint effectively. A fun way to spend a day under the trees at FAC.

View Course Information
Design Textiles & Craft

A Day of Felting

Sun 15 Sep 2019

Louise Snook begint

Learn the art of Nuno felting, the Japanese term for a fabric to which wool and other fibres are felted. Produce your own stunning textural cloth in this popular workshop under the expert guidance of your tutor.

View Course Information
Design Textiles & Craft

Make a Wooden Stool

Sat 21 Sep 2019

Andrew Christie beg

Learn some woodwork skills in this fun, fast workshop. You’ll be guided through the process of how to make a simple, functional wooden stool. The skills and techniques you’ll learn can be used to form the basis of any simple wooden object from tables through to bookshelves.

View Course Information
Design Textiles & Craft

Hand-Painted Silk Scarf

Sun 22 Sep 2019

Roberta Leary begint

Create your own beautiful painterly silk scarf in this one day workshop. Using a range of bright colours, learn simple techniques to draw and transfer your images onto silk. This technique can be used on all sorts of natural fibres.

View Course Information