Textiles classes - Sydney
Relax, sew and stitch at these mindful textiles classes in Sydney! Whether it’s fibre art, DIY macrame, embroidery, basket weaving, knitting or Shibori dyeing, there are so many ways to be creative and explore your inner textile artist and create something handmade that you love. Learn from the top textile artists in Sydney and create everything from clothing and tapestries to accessories and unique gifts. Repurpose old fabrics scraps, save much-loved clothing with patchwork and knot, knit and crochet your own winter woollens. These Sydney fibre art workshops are the perfect way to embrace some mindfulness and make your home handmade!
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Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (363)
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 8 guests
$170 Now $150
Beginner Friendly Tufting 101 Workshop
5.0 (57)
Runs regularly
Chippendale
1 to 12 guests
$130 - $345
Tufting Class for Beginners
4.7 (104)
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 6 guests
$89 - $98
Tufting 101 Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
5.0 (66)
6k followers
Runs regularly
North Strathfield
1 to 18 guests
$180 Now $150
Sewing Class for Beginners
5.0 (151)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 8 guests
$135
Tufting Class for Beginners
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 8 guests
$108 - $148
Crocheting Course for Beginners
4.9 (40)
Your choice of time
West Ryde
/ Mobile
1 on 1
$49 - $69
Needle Felting Class: Make a Dog Key Chain
5.0 (34)
5.0 (175) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 8 guests
$110 - $123
Hand Embroidery Class for Absolute Beginners
4.9 (40)
4.9 (184) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
West Ryde
1 to 3 guests
$185 - $195
Large Macrame Wall Hanging Class
5.0 (27)
5.0 (182) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
1 to 4 guests
$140 - $175
Creative Shibori Workshop
4.9 (36)
30k followers
Runs regularly
Stanmore
/ Mobile
1 to 29 guests
$115 - $164
Mini Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
5.0 (48)
5.0 (182) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
1 to 4 guests
$80 - $90
Simple Leather Card Holder Workshop
4.9 (29)
Only 2 dates left
Dundas Valley
1 to 15 guests
$85 - $100
Tufting Workshop: Make a Small 40cm Custom Piece
4.9 (21)
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 4 guests
$120
Crochet Class for Absolute Beginners
4.9 (48)
4.9 (184) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
West Ryde & Meadowbank
1 to 4 guests
$150 - $160
Raffia Basket Weaving Workshop
5.0 (20)
4.9 (114) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Balmain
1 to 10 guests
$125
Needle Felting Class: Make a Miniature Dog
5.0 (10)
5.0 (175) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 6 guests
$118 - $133
Jewelled Moss Embroidery Class with Amy Jones
5.0 (806) (for this teacher)
6k followers
Only 1 date left
St Peters
1 to 30 guests
$165
Macrame Hat Hanger Workshop
5.0 (14)
5.0 (182) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
1 to 4 guests
$75 - $89
Tufting Workshop for Beginners
4.5 (4)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 30 guests
$98 - $108
Leatherwork Workshop: Stitching and Lacing
5.0 (22)
4.9 (434) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Marrickville
1 to 12 guests
$80 - $90
Felting Class: Make a 3D Cat Portrait
4.9 (8)
5.0 (175) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 8 guests
$110 - $123
Beginner's Crocheting Workshop
5.0 (21)
Only 1 date left
Concord
1 to 4 guests
$70
Soy Paste-Resist Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (42) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 6 guests
$78 - $98
Crochet a Granny Square Class
5.0 (12)
4.9 (184) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
West Ryde
1 to 3 guests
$100 - $110
Tufting Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
5.0 (5)
4.7 (109) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 3 guests
$150
Hand Crocheting Workshop: Shoulder Bag
5.0 (14)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
1 to 30 guests
$75 - $85
Yarn Dyeing and Crochet Workshop
5.0 (10)
4.9 (184) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
West Ryde
1 to 3 guests
$120 - $130
Screen Printing Workshop
4.9 (266)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 20 guests
$66 - $90
Beginners Crochet Workshop – Part 1
4k followers
4k likes
Runs regularly
Chippendale
/ Mobile
1 to 7 guests
$88
Hand Embroidery Class for Beginners
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
Maroubra
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$85 - $95
Dimensional Rug Tufting Class: Create Your Own 3D Custom Rug
5.0 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
North Strathfield
1 to 6 guests
$280
Tie-Dye and Shape-Dye Workshop
5.0 (42) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 6 guests
$78 - $98
Keyring Leather Craft Class
5.0 (38) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Dundas Valley
1 to 6 guests
$70 - $80
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
4.9 (7)
4.8 (105) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Niagara Park
1 to 20 guests
$60 - $65
Modern Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
100% recommend
Only 1 date left
Woy Woy
1 to 10 guests
$100
Beeswax Wraps and Food Pouches Workshop
5.0 (1)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Granville
1 to 40 guests
$89
Open Garment Alterations Workshop
5.0 (2)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 6 guests
$135
2.5 Hour Embroidery Class for Absolute Beginners
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
West Ryde & Meadowbank
1 to 4 guests
$100 - $110
Sewing Pattern Support Class
4.9 (397) (for this teacher)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 6 guests
$135
Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving Class
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
1 to 6 guests
$195
Leather Class: Coin Purse and Earphone Case
4.8 (5)
4.8 (315) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$130
Botanical Print Workshop
5.0 (27)
Only 1 date left
Hornsby Heights
1 to 8 guests
$150 - $260
Sewing Class: Learn How to Make Shorts or Pants
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 7 guests
$199
Beginners Cyanotype Workshop: Simply Blue
5.0 (51)
Only 2 dates left
Dundas
1 to 15 guests
$170
Beginners Drum Lampshade Making Workshop
5.0 (4)
1k followers
Runs regularly
Jannali
/ Mobile
1 to 6 guests
$150 - $180
Moru Dolls Making
5.0 (175) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Ultimo
1 to 50 guests
$113 - $123
Flower Hammer Nature Print Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Runs regularly
Jannali
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$100 - $120
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Learn Embroidery for Absolute Beginners
5.0 (37)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 4 guests
$120
DIY Beeswax Wraps and Food Pouches at Home
5.0 (4)
Pre-recorded
Craft kit delivered
$99
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
4.9 (184) (for this teacher)
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
DIY Macrame Wall Hanging
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$70 - $130
DIY Macrame Plant Hanger
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 20 guests
$70 - $120
Learn Indonesian Batik for Beginners
4.6 (16)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 20 guests
$88
Learn Shibori Dyeing at Home
4.5 (4)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 25 guests
$85 - $90
DIY Gorgeous Floral Imbed Bloom Candle and Wax Melts
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 70 guests
$125 - $145
Decorate a Steampunk Hat
4.7 (140) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$95
Learn Crochet - Ongoing Skills
4.9 (184) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 3 guests
$270
Screen Print Your Own Design
5.0 (10)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 8 guests
$300
Crochet a Mug Rug
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 30 guests
$75
Slow Stitch at Home: Revive and Reimagine Clothes
4.7 (3)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 12 guests
$40
DIY Raffia and Shell Mirror
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$95
Moru Doll DIY Kit - Bear / Bunny Making
8k followers
3k followers
Ships to you
$50
DIY Boro / Sashiko Cushion Cover Craft Kit
4.9 (63) (for this provider)
1k followers
Ships to you
$75
DIY Beeswax Wraps Workshop
5.0 (37)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
5 to 25 guests
$60
DIY Boro / Sashiko Zipper Pouch Craft Kit
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Ships to you
$65
Beginners Sashiko Kit Linen Handkerchief Box
5.0 (2)
4.9 (55) (for this provider)
Ships to you
$39
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Fun Textiles classes in Sydney
Textiles classes for beginners
Textile arts are one of the oldest art mediums in history. In ancient societies all over the world, our ancestors were sewing, knitting, yarn spinning, embroidering, weaving, and basket making for a variety of different reasons. This is one of those types of art that started out with a practical function - think clothing and warmth - and then ended up being an important artistic and expressive medium. Entire histories and legends from Europe and Asia can be found on historical tapestries. Ancient societies in the Americas and Africa perfected the art of basket weaving and colourful woven fabrics. And textile art on animal skins and bark was an important and beautiful practice created by Indigenous Australians.
Today, we can simply buy machine knitted sweaters and printed wall art. There are even premade macrame and factory dyed fabrics to buy. But for crafters and artists, there’s something special about learning traditional fibre art techniques. Pick up a pair of needles, a loom, or a sewing machine and get back to the fibre art basics. Learn from the best textile teachers in Sydney and be amazed at the textile art you can make yourself. Once you learn how to create fabric art, you won’t want to go back to the mass-produced items.
What to expect at Sydney textiles classes
As you can see, textile art is an umbrella term for many different forms of fibre art. If you want to learn how to do macrame, there are textile art classes for that. If embroidery piques your interest, there are embroidery classes to try. There are sewing lessons for people who want to learn how to sew, weaving classes for people who want to learn how to weave, and the list just keeps going. There are even sewing classes for kids and weaving for kids workshops to get the next generation involved.
Textile art classes are wonderful things to do in Sydney at any time. If you’re looking for things to do in Sydney this weekend, there’s likely a fun textile art class to try. Or, if you’re looking for fun indoor activities Sydney kids will love, you can book a textile art class for the upcoming Sydney school holidays. Textile classes are also a must do Sydney events for groups of friends, hens parties, and corporate wellness programs.
In a typical textile class, your knowledgeable instructor will break down the practice into easy-to-follow steps. While you can continue to develop your textile art skills over a lifetime, you’ll need to master the basics first. In your supportive and welcoming textile art class, you’ll be able to take your time and ask questions with your professional instructor right there by your side. And whatever you don’t finish in the class, you’ll easily be able to finish it up at home. Even if you do finish your project in class, you’ll be tempted to start a brand new fabric art project when the workshop is over.
Fibre arts are great for your wellbeing
Who knew that creating practical and beautiful pieces of fabric art by hand could be so beneficial? But it’s true. Research has shown that textile art like knitting and weaving, can lower stress and help boost brain cognition and memory retention. You’ll notice yourself reaching for your textile art projects when you need a rest from a busy day or you’re looking for a chance to unwind and relax. No matter what kind of textile art medium you choose, you’ll be able to feel the immediate positive effects as you let go of stress and focus on your new favourite hobby.
Custom classes
Want to learn or experience something specific? You can easily contact our teachers, arrange a custom workshop at your preferred time, and suit your skill level.
If you’re looking for a unique and memorable event these workshops are perfect things to do with friends on the weekend, for aged care groups, team building exercises, indoor things to do, and kids weekend activities. We've got a range of teachers who cater specifically to larger events, and we can customise classes to meet your needs. Get in touch today and we'll put something together for you.
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