HANDMADE 2015 » Classes A Festival of Making Mon, 04 Apr 2016 02:33:09 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 Watercolour! /class/watercolour-2/ /class/watercolour-2/#comments Fri, 01 May 2015 05:32:18 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=3075 Read more »]]> Capture a moment in time with this timeless style of painting.

Wellington watercolourist and designer Denise Durkin will show you how to complete a still life watercolour painting of any subject.

Select your subject and consider composition, colour and tone with Denise to guide you through a wide range of techniques. Let us paint!

Please note one of the Watercolour sessions are now sold out: Sun 31 May 2015 9:00 AM

There is a new Session on Sun 31 May 2015 11:30 AM — NEW

]]> /class/watercolour-2/feed/ 0 Sew Yourself a Shoulder Bag /class/sew-yourself-a-shoulder-bag/ /class/sew-yourself-a-shoulder-bag/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:32:39 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=3034 Read more »]]> Create your own one-off shoulder bag with Heleen Webb. In this two-part workshop, you become the designer by adjusting the pattern to your own requirements. Learn how to insert zips, piping, inner pockets and how to make a strap.

This workshop runs in two 2-hour blocks: 9am – 11am (Part 1) and 2pm – 4pm (Part 2), giving you a break in between to talk sewing with your fellow makers! Suitable for those with experience using a sewing machine.

]]> /class/sew-yourself-a-shoulder-bag/feed/ 0 Create Your Own Printed Fabric /class/create-your-own-printed-fabric/ /class/create-your-own-printed-fabric/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:20:21 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=2590 Sorry this class is SOLD OUT

Explore simple techniques for printing onto fabric. No mess, no fuss; easy peasy decorating.

Design and print your own tea towel and large tablemat and come away with ideas galore!

]]> /class/create-your-own-printed-fabric/feed/ 0 Jewellery Taster Sessions /class/jewellery-taster-sessions/ /class/jewellery-taster-sessions/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:59:27 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=2609 Read more »]]> Sorry, this workshop has sold out.

Learn to cut, texture and form sheet metal, using copper, brass and sterling silver to create simple but beautiful effects.

Make either a ring band or a simple pendant that can be hung on cord, using the easy techniques of hammer texturing or roll-printing onto copper, brass and sterling silver.

]]> /class/jewellery-taster-sessions/feed/ 0 Leather Craft Party /class/leather-craft-party/ /class/leather-craft-party/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:56:25 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=2607 Read more »]]> Leather is a durable and flexible material that produces a clean, finished product that will last.

Learn to work with real leather using snaps, rivets, fasteners and hardware. Heleen will show you how to work the material to create your own no-sew projects.

Create a coin pouch, key ring, necklace charm or bracelet to take home with you. No previous experience necessary.

]]> /class/leather-craft-party/feed/ 0 Get the Perfect Fit For Your Jeans /class/get-the-perfect-fit-for-your-jeans/ /class/get-the-perfect-fit-for-your-jeans/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:18:53 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=2589 Read more »]]> Sorry this class has Sold Out

Jeans too big or long? Learn how to adjust them to fit you like a glove. Learn to make bootlegs into skinny jeans, take in the waist, transform high-rise into low-rise, make Capri pants and how to shorten your jeans while keeping the original hem.

This can be adapted to fixing children’s jeans too. Join Heleen with a old pair of jeans and get the fit you want!

]]> /class/get-the-perfect-fit-for-your-jeans/feed/ 0 Hexagon Quilt As You Go /class/hexagon-quilt-as-you-go/ /class/hexagon-quilt-as-you-go/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:16:09 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=2588 Read more »]]> Traditional hand piecing is a peaceful and serene way to construct a quilt; perfect for a travelling project or to relax with at home.

Mary will teach you the classical hand piecing methods along with adding quilt batting and the back at the same time. Take home the beginning of your quilt and keep going!

Sat 30 May 4:30 Session Sold Out
Sun 31 May 4:30 Session — NEW

]]> /class/hexagon-quilt-as-you-go/feed/ 0 Crochet Your Way to a Cosy Necklace /class/crochet-your-way-to-a-cosy-necklace/ /class/crochet-your-way-to-a-cosy-necklace/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:53:29 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=2605 Read more »]]> Winter is coming. Learn the very basics of crochet and create a thick colourful scarf or sleek necklace to keep snug from the cold.

Sofia will take you through the basics of holding your hook and yarn, how to create a single crochet stitch and make yourself a standout neck accessory. Happy hooking!

]]> /class/crochet-your-way-to-a-cosy-necklace/feed/ 0 Quick Silver /class/quick-silver/ /class/quick-silver/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:49:16 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=2603 Read more »]]> Shape your next signature piece in this full day class. Jewellery artist Ingrid Schloemer will take you through the art of jewellery making, working with 99% pure silver clay and various materials.

Create your own textured plates to use in a bracelet or necklace for yourself or a friend.

]]> /class/quick-silver/feed/ 0 Beautiful Bias Binding /class/beautiful-bias-binding/ /class/beautiful-bias-binding/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:21:56 +0000 /?post_type=class&p=2591 Read more »]]> A clean edge is always a great addition to any hands-on project. Create your own bias binding tape and learn different techniques for cutting, joining and folding.

It’s the perfect skill to master for finishing raw edges on quilts, placemats, armholes and necklines.

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