Slow Stitch Workshop: Wildflower Brooch

Learn the art of creating a unique wildflower brooch using slow stitch techniques and fabric collage!



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 9 guests

$65 (Afterpay available)


Western Australia
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Craft
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Textiles
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Kid Friendly
Join us for a slow stitch workshop during the Hopetoun Summer Festival, where you will learn the art of creating a stunning unique wildflower brooch.
In this hands-on class, you'll discover how to manipulate fabric and thread to bring a delicate wildflower design to life using slow stitching techniques.
No prior experience is needed, just come with an open mind and be ready to explore creativity in a supportive environment. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process, ensuring you feel confident every step of the way.
During the workshop, you'll work with beautiful fabric, threads, and embellishments to create your very own wildflower brooch. The soothing nature of slow stitching will leave you feeling relaxed and inspired.
By the end of the class, you can take home a wearable piece of art or two that you can proudly show off to family and friends!

Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
  • All materials provided
  • Wildflower brooch to take home
What to bring
  • A picture or sketch of your favourite wildflower
  • Stitch journal from a previous workshop
  • Notebook and pencil
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Windspray Arts, Veal Street, Hopetoun WA

Slow Stitch Workshop: Wildflower Brooch location
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Your teacher

Charlene O'Brien

Textile artist and sustainable fashion designer Charlene O'Brien graduated from the London College of Fashion with a higher tec diploma in clothing production in the mid-1980s.
After migrating to Australia from Zimbabwe, she used recycled denim yarns to produce her popular 'eco denim' clothing range which was showcased at the very first Mercedes Fashion Week in Sydney, 1997. Inspired by the need for sustainability in the fashion industry, Charlene pioneered and established the eco-fashion business Tierra Ecologia, and sold her handmade label eco logika Australia-wide.
The early 2000s took her business to Vietnam where the recycled denim yarn was hand crocheted and knitted into a collection of bags, jumpers and cardigans for men and women supporting a cottage industry over there. It was distributed via mail order and local boutiques until the yarn was sold out. She also created a casual wear hemp collection for men and women. using commercial natural dyes for a high volume of sales. The successful business trading Australia-wide came to a halt due to cheap Chinese imports.
Mid 2000s a new direction took her to create a unique handmade and sustainably sourced naturally dyed couture collection which was showcased and sold out to a Parisian Gallerie at the Paris Ethical Fashion Trade Show over a 5-year period.
A finalist for the IE Award on sustainability in the premium and luxury sectors 2015, Spain and currently a member of the International Executive Board of the Global Sustainable Fashion Week, Budapest 2017. Charlene is internationally recognised for creating handmade, environmentally friendly and upcycled couture under her Charlene Vivienne label.
Recently located to Ravensthorpe, Western Australia where she currently lives and works. Her studio is a converted vintage wood den and is now called The Workshop and is home to her creations and teaches sustainable fashion. Ravensthorpe is a historical mining town that has a biosphere of thousands of wildflowers and is famous for the wildflower show in spring.
Maybe book a workshop around this time when flowers are in their glory. A great time to visit.

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