Narda Campbell Designs, textiles teacher

Narda Campbell Designs

Narda Campbell Designs

Over 25 years experience in teaching & creating.

location_on Sydney

local_activity classes: Sewing and EmbroideryCrochet and KnittingTextiles

4.9 (184)
female Women-owned


A fibre artist, designer, teacher, and history nut, I am fascinated by all forms of colour and pattern in daily life as an expression of culture and identity.
I love teaching and sharing what I know, helping people to stretch their skills, create new experiences & explore their own creativity.
I firmly believe there is no such thing as a non-creative person.
Everyone has the potential to be creative.
It could be in cooking, gardening, interior design, writing or as in my case - FIBRE arts.
As a teacher with 30 years experience, I get a real buzz when a student who hasn't tried a specific craft before - not only masters it, but becomes excited by the ways they can use their new skill.
I started in Jewellery design when I was in my early 20's, then discovered that all the things I love to do (design, dye, draw, felt, paint, etc) could be used in the practice of 'Hand or Surface Embroidery'.
I taught the 'Foundation course' in Colour & Design at the International School of Colour & Design.
I am a published textile designer & also run week-long textile experiences in Tasmania every January.
I have exhibited many of my pieces in a variety of spaces & had one piece auctioned off to raise money for the Embroiderers Guild of NSW.
My influences come from various parts of history both ancient and modern, the natural world (especially birds & fish) & the written word.
I love to read.
I collect folktales & poetry.
These interests often show up in my work - in quotes or images inspired by what I've read.
I bring all of these experiences & interests to my teaching of Hand Embroidery & encourage students to explore the potential of this ancient art form.
The same can be said of my other design practices - wirework, up-cycling clothing & free form crochet + knitting.
I also teach spinning - I dye & spin my own yarn.
Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with.






Classes


Hand Embroidery Class for Absolute Beginners

4.9 (40)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 3 guests

$185 - $195

Crochet Class for Absolute Beginners

4.9 (48)

Runs regularly

West Ryde & Meadowbank

1 to 4 guests

$150 - $160

Crochet a Granny Square Class

5.0 (12)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 3 guests

$100 - $110

Yarn Dyeing and Crochet Workshop

5.0 (10)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 3 guests

$120 - $130

2.5 Hour Embroidery Class for Absolute Beginners

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

West Ryde & Meadowbank

1 to 4 guests

$100 - $110

Design Skills for Beginners Course - Hand Embroidery

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 3 guests

$220

Private Crochet Course - Adding Skills

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 3 guests

$270

Spinning Wheel Course for Beginners

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 3 guests

$260

Learn Embroidery for Absolute Beginners

5.0 (37)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 4 guests

$120

Learn to Crochet and Make a Granny Square Course

4.8 (4)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 4 guests

$150

Hand Embroidery Course for Beginners - 4 X Sessions

5.0 (7)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 4 guests

$220

Learn Yarn Dyeing and Crocheting

4.5 (2)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 3 guests

$190

Hand Embroidery for Beginners - Ongoing

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 4 guests

$180 - $200

How to Use a Spinning Wheel for Beginners

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 3 guests

$260

Mending and Upcycling Clothes for Beginners Course

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 4 guests

$240

Learn Crochet - Ongoing Skills

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

1 to 3 guests

$270



Meet Narda Campbell Designs


Narda Campbell is a Sydney fibre artist, designer and history nut inviting you to experience the joy of handmade textiles over a homemade mug of mocha.


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