A follow-on course for people who have participated in Sewing for Beginners and people who have some sewing skills but would like more confidence, inspiration , and to learn more techniques. Learn how to insert zips, buttonholes, elasticising etc. Complete a garment in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with a highly skilled teacher. What to bring SEWING MACHINE SEWING TOOLS eg:pins,scissors,tailors chalk, thread cutters,tapemeasure etc. PATTERN: A pattern with instructions. Go for...
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The festive season is just around the corner. Make something unique! Using stained glass, ceramic, milleflore (the Italian “glass of a million flowers”), metallics, mirror, beads, glass cubes and a host of other beautiful embellishments, you will learn a myriad of glass work, cutting, soldering, nipping, grouting and mosaic building techniques in this fun one day workshop. Create two or three original decorations for your tree, candles, windows or table. Anything festive is...
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Create beautiful handmade paper that can be used to add that special touch to a card, letter, invitation or book. In this fun, hands on workshop we use recycled office waste paper and add plants, flowers, raw cotton, embossing and colour to transform it into your own stunning creation. The ideas are endless. FROM A SMALL SEED, AN AMAZING FLOWER CAN BLOOM that is how BORN IN PAPER came to be. If you’d like to put your own stamp of creativity into the paper, our workshops can show...
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So, you’ve done the introductory course to screen-printing and you’re itching to do something more…. THIS is the course for you! Students will be introduced to a variety of techniques that will take you to the next level of screen-printing. These include: multi-colour printing, step and repeat, registration, and border printing. We will explore innovative techniques including hand-colouring substrates and over-printing, working on a variety of substrates. Additional materials $50...
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This two day introductory workshop will give you the chance to discover the magic of extracting colour and imprints from plants, using leaves, flowers, and roots onto fabric. During the course you will be shown several SHIBORI techniques, which is the Japanese word for tie-dyeing, by using stitching, clamping, folding, twisting, and compressing to create intricate patterns. The nature of plant-dyeing is in itself, a slow process, that requires time, heat and patience! And is very...
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Many printmaking processes require some serious expertise and equipment. But lino block printing is amongst the easiest method out there and can be done from home using a few basic tools. This course is perfect for you if you want to try printmaking for the first time, no drawing experience needed. Join us in a supportive and empowering environment to explore a new skill. It begins with creating a design on paper, then transferring the design to a lino block and carving the design...
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Join us for a creative workshop learning how to create three beautiful dried botanical designs to style your home or gift to someone special. This class provides practical demonstrations on the construction of a flower arrangement, a hand tied bouquet and a flower hoop using a mixture of on trend dried flowers guiding you to design your own masterpiece ready to take home and enjoy for months to come. All materials required will be provided by the tutor – enclosed non slip footwear...
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Join us for some crafting fun and learn the ancient art of Macrame. We will be using double reef or square knots to create a gorgeous indoor or outdoor swing which is yours to take home at the end of the class. Perfect to hang in that shady tree in your garden, on your veranda or even inside. The Swing can hold approx. 120 kg. What to bring Scissors Small paint brush Refreshments Important information Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This...
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Interested in learning about floristry? This 4 week introduction course will step you through the process of creating a variety of floristry designs. You will gain hands on experience with practical lessons in flower arranging, hand tied bouquets, wiring fresh blooms, gift wrapping and bow construction. Each week you will learn a new design, which once completed is yours to take home. What you will learn: How to prepare and care for fresh flowers and plant materials Correct storage...
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