Wet Felted Hat Workshop with Joanne Barr - Milliner
$210.00
Saturday 21st September - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Join tutor Joanne for this fabulous one day workshop - Learn how to felt and create your next hat - cloche, concertina or small brimmed hat. Wet felting can't be rushed, so enjoy this slow-paced workshop while you learn the techniques to create your own unique hat. Participants leave the workshop with not only a hat and brooch, but are equipped with the skills, knowledge and necessary equipment to continue with the art of wet felting at home.
All materials and lunch are included. Additional leather trims for hat bands will be available for purchase on the day. You need to bring 2 x towels for mopping up excess water.
Joanne Barr is a Milliner and farmer based in Currabubula and has a studio near Walcha NSW. Jo has been making hats for over 18 years and has been creating wet felt hats for 5 years. Jo recently gave up her full time high school teaching job to allow her to focus on her farm and also set up a Millinery business called JAMB Hats and Millinery.
Beginner Weaving Workshop (3 1/2 hour workshop with lunch included)
$165.00
Saturday 17th August - 10.00 am to 1.30pm
About your tutor - Rebecca Muscat is a Blue Mountains Fibre Artist working primarily in loom weaving and macrame, crochet and embroidery. Using the natural environment as a source of eternal inspiration, Rebecca favours a sparse, neutral palette to highlight the texture and form of her two & three dimensional works.
With a particular interest in slow fashion and the maker movement, Rebecca’s aim is to promote each person’s creative process as a form of mindfulness and self care. With a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts, she finds joy in sharing these skills to creatively energise others.
Workshops - Granny Square Mastery - Advanced Granny Squares - Shelley Husband Sunday 1st September
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Sunday 1st September 10.00am to 1.00pm
Join Shelley for the Granny Square Mastery Workshop. This workshop is designed for those with more advanced skills and a desire to create textured, intricate granny square patterns. In this workshop, we will explore creating texture with more complicated stitches, and unique variations of stitches and techniques.
Bring your expertise and enthusiasm as we explore the fun of complex granny squares.
This workshop is designed to challenge and inspire, providing a platform for seasoned crocheters to refine their craft and expand their repertoire of techniques.
Skill level: confident with reading patterns and chartsand most crochet stitches and techniques
What to bring:
•100 grams solid coloured 8 ply yarn of any fibre
•4.5 mm hook
•scissors & yarn needle
•crochet stitch markers
Tea, coffee and a light morning tea will be provided
A full refund will be provided if you need to cancel up to 10 days prior to the workshop. Refunds will not be available less than 10 days from the workshop unless another participant can be found to take your place.
Workshops - Corners and Curves - Shelley Husband - Saturday 31st August
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Saturday 31st August 2 x 3 hour classes with lunch included
- 9.30am to 12.30pm and
- 1.30pm to 4.30pm
All the granny squares in this book begin as circles. There are three different sizes for you to play with colour, corners and curves to come up with your own granny square projects.
You’ll leave with the confidence to try any pattern in Corners and Curves
Skills needed: Can read a pattern or chart. Familiar with most crochet stitches and techniques.
What to bring:
•200 grams solid coloured 8 ply yarn of any fibre
•4.5 mm hook
•scissors & yarn needle
•crochet stitch markers
Terms and Conditions
A full refund will be provided if you need to cancel up to 10 days prior to the workshop. Refunds will not be available less than 10 days from the workshop unless another participant can be found to take your place.
Workshops - Reading Crochet Charts and Patterns - Shelley Husband Friday 30th August
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Friday 30th August 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Take your beginner crochet skills to the next level with Shelley. If you;
• can crochet a traditional granny square but can’t read a pattern,
• taught yourself to crochet and aren’t quite sure if you’re doing it
right, or
• know what you’re doing but want to brush up on your skills, then this class is for you!
Shelley will get you going with confidence to tackle more adventurous crochet patterns.
Skills needed: Can crochet a traditional granny square
What to bring:
• solid coloured yarn (any weight or fibre) in 2 colours – 1 ball each
• hook size to suit yarn (eg 8 ply & a 4 or 4.5 mm hook)
• scissors & yarn needle
• crochet stitch markers
Tea, coffee and a light afternoon tea will be provided
A full refund will be provided if you need to cancel up to 10 days prior to the workshop. Refunds will not be available less than 10 days from the workshop unless another participant can be found to take your place.
Workshops - Crochet for Newbies - Shelley Husband Friday 30th August
$120.00
Friday 30th August 9.30am to 12.30pm
Learn how to make the classic granny square. No prior experience needed. Shelley will teach you all the things you need to know:
- how to crochet the most common stitches
- how to change colours
- how to weave in ends
- how to join granny squares
At the end of the class, you’ll have all the skills you need to crochet your very own traditional granny square blanket.
What to bring:
•solid coloured yarn (any weight or fibre) in 2colours – 1 ball each
•hook size to suit yarn (eg 8 ply & a 4 or4.5 mm hook)
•scissors & yarn needle
•crochet stitch markers
Tea, coffee and a light morning tea will be provided
A full refund will be provided if you need to cancel up to 10 days prior to the workshop. Refunds will not be available less than 10 days from the workshop unless another participant can be found to take your place.
