Design Textiles & Craft

Machine Sewing for Beginners – Customised Top

Sat 09 Mar 2019 — Sat 30 Mar 2019

Angela Ferolla beg

Discover everything you need to know to get sewing, from learning how your machine works and sewing a straight line to reading, laying, cutting and adapting patterns. A great hands–on course to teach you technical skills and get you motivated. Students will sew a top pattern, customised to fit. Bring your own sewing machine.

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Urban Art Stencils (Mar)

Sun 10 Mar 2019

Louise Snook 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.
Bring along a sunhat and sunscreen as most of this workshop will be run outdoors.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Weaving Wicker Baskets

Sat 23 Mar 2019

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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Felting for Beginners in a Day

Sat 30 Mar 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.

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Design Textiles & Craft

Shibori in a Day

Sun 31 Mar 2019

Roberta Leary begint

Learn how to make and use Procion dyes to create a beautiful range of unique fabrics in all different colours (including indigo). Using natural fibre like cottons and linens in conjunction with Shibori resist techniques, you will fall in love with the pieces you create using this fascinating process.

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