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Tufting Workshop for Beginners
4.5 (4)
Sydney
$98 - $108
Luxe Macrame Wallhanging Workshop
5.0 (27)
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
St Peters
/ Mobile
$150
Christmas Tree Light Making
5.0 (175) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Surry Hills
$89
Punch Needle Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (35)
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$180
Hand Crocheting Workshop: Shoulder Bag
5.0 (14)
Eastwood
$75 - $85
Christmas Rag Wreath Workshop
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
6k followers
St Peters
$100
Lampshade Making Workshop
5.0 (22)
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$180
Moru Dolls Making
5.0 (175) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Ultimo
$113 - $123
Fashion Design Birthday Party
4.9 (297) (for this teacher)
5 years in business
Chatswood
$55
Felted Mushroom Ornament Making Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (178) (for this teacher)
Cammeray
$55 - $65
Beeswax Wraps and Food Pouches Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (93) (for this teacher)
Granville
$89
DIY Moru Doll Workshop
5.0 (1)
St Peters
$59
Jewelled Moss Embroidery Class
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
6k followers
St Peters
$165
Flower Hammer Nature Print Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Jannali
/ Mobile
$100 - $120
Small Leather Goods Class: Zipper Pouch
5.0 (4)
4.8 (315) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$130
Mending and Hand Sewing Class for Beginners
4.5 (2)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$85
Leather Class: Coin Purse and Earphone Case
4.8 (5)
4.8 (315) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$130
DIY Beeswax Wrap Workshop
5.0 (77) (for this teacher)
2k followers
St Peters
/ Mobile
$80
Vintage Skills for Modern Weirdos Workshop - Hand Sewing 101
5.0 (1)
Jannali
/ Mobile
$50
Aboriginal Arm Band Weaving Workshop
3k likes
Comes to you
$35 - $45
Creative Shibori Workshop
5.0 (37)
30k followers
Stanmore
/ Mobile
$115 - $164
Punch Needle Workshop
5.0 (3)
6k followers
St Peters
$180 - $220
Macrame Workshop: Ancient and Artisanal Knots
4.8 (115) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Forest Lodge
$99
Australian Natives Punch Needle Workshop
5.0 (2)
6k followers
St Peters
$200
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Tufting Workshop for Beginners
4.5 (4)
Sydney
$98 - $108
Punch Needle Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (35)
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$180
Punch Needle Workshop
5.0 (3)
6k followers
St Peters
$180 - $220
Australian Natives Punch Needle Workshop
5.0 (2)
6k followers
St Peters
$200
Beginner Friendly Tufting 101 Workshop
5.0 (58)
Chippendale
$130 - $345
Christmas Decoration - Punch Needle Art Class
Eastwood
$70 - $85
Punch Needle Christmas Ornament Art Class
Eastwood
$70 - $85
Punch Needle Art Workshop
Eastwood
$75
Latch-hooking Class: Make a Personalised Christmas Stocking
3k followers
Rosebery
$100
Tufting 101 Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
5.0 (67)
6k followers
North Strathfield
$180 Now $150
Rug Making Class for Beginners
3k followers
Rosebery
/ Mobile
$110
Tufting Class for Beginners
4.7 (106)
Burwood
$89 - $98
Punch Needle Tufting Class: Make Rug Coasters
5.0 (9)
4.9 (344) (for this teacher)
Leichhardt
$100
Tufting Class for Beginners
5.0 (16)
Glebe
$108 - $148
Punch Needle Workshop: Fridge Magnet and Coaster
Eastwood
$65 - $75
Tufting Workshop: Create Your Own Rug
5.0 (1)
Petersham
$118 - $268
Dimensional Rug Tufting Class: Create Your Own 3D Custom Rug
4.9 (117) (for this teacher)
North Strathfield
$260
Tufting Workshop: Make a Small 40cm Custom Piece
4.9 (22)
Chatswood & Sydney
$120
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (365)
Chatswood & Sydney
$170 Now $150
Tufting Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
5.0 (5)
4.7 (111) (for this teacher)
Burwood
$150
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Jewelled Moss Embroidery Class
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
6k followers
St Peters
$165
Mending and Hand Sewing Class for Beginners
4.5 (2)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$85
Vintage Skills for Modern Weirdos Workshop - Hand Sewing 101
5.0 (1)
Jannali
/ Mobile
$50
Beginners Hand Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$110
Social Sewing Workshop for Adults
Rosebery
$69
Historical Sewing Workshop: Sew Icelandic Mittens
West Gosford
$100
Sew Your Own - Heritage Style Needleminder Workshop
West Gosford
$100 - $120
Beginners Cross Stitching Class
3k followers
Rosebery
/ Mobile
$85
Hand Embroidery Class for Beginners
5.0 (15)
Maroubra
/ Mobile
$85 - $95
Sewing Class for Tweens and Teens
5.0 (4)
4.9 (178) (for this teacher)
Cammeray
$175
School Holidays Sewing Day Workshop
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$170
Sensory Friendly Slow Stitching Workshop
1k followers
Jannali
$99
Sewing Class: Persian Felt Animals
4.8 (5)
4.9 (5k) (for this teacher)
Arncliffe
$70
Sewing Class: Learn How to Make Shorts or Pants
5.0 (2)
Redfern
$199
Skirt Sewing Class for Beginners
5.0 (1)
Rosebery
$165
Embroidery Class: Stitch and Bitch
4.9 (5k) (for this teacher)
28k followers
Haymarket
$90
Introduction to Sewing Class: Master Your Machine
4.9 (5k) (for this teacher)
Arncliffe
$90
Sewing Workshop: Sailor Toiletry Bag
Ettalong Beach
$120
Beginner's Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (12)
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$220
Sustainable Fashion Workshop
1k followers
Lane Cove
/ Mobile
$70
Private Sewing Class
5.0 (11)
4.9 (403) (for this teacher)
Redfern
$249 - $360
Make an Upcycled Hat Class
Bondi Junction
$175
Herringbone Stitch Masterclass with Kasia Jacquot
5.0 (4)
St Peters
$220
Sewing Class for Kids
5.0 (4)
8 to 12 years
Cammeray
$145
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Hand Crocheting Workshop: Shoulder Bag
5.0 (14)
Eastwood
$75 - $85
Learn to Crochet Class: Granny Squares
4.8 (12)
4.9 (344) (for this teacher)
Leichhardt
$198 - $340
Crochet Workshop: Grow Your Own Christmas Tree
5.0 (1)
Marrickville
$50 - $75
Christmas Ornaments Crocheting Workshop
Marrickville
$70 - $75
Beginners Crochet Workshop – Part 1
5.0 (4)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$88
Beginner's Learn to Knit Workshop
Concord
$100
Sunflower Crochet Class
5.0 (4)
5k followers
Leichhardt
$198 - $340
Crochet a Phone Case Workshop
4.8 (26) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$98 - $149
Beginners Crochet Workshop - Part 2
5.0 (1)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$88
Beginners Amigurumi Crochet Workshop
4.7 (3)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$170
Beginner's Crochet Workshop
1k followers
Drummoyne
$105
Cute Coaster Crocheting Workshop for Beginners
Marrickville
/ Mobile
$70 - $75
Flower Crocheting Workshop
Dulwich Hill
$70 - $75
Pet Collar Crocheting Workshop
Marrickville
$70 - $75
Crochet & Cake Weekly Workshop
5.0 (303) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Dulwich Hill
$68
Learn to Crochet Class
4.8 (13)
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$115
Learn How to Knit Workshop
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
6k followers
St Peters
$115
Tunisian Crochet Class for Beginners
Roseville
$159
Beginners Crochet Toy Class for Kids and Teens
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
9 to 16 years
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$170
Crocheting Workshop: Cute Ghost
5.0 (1)
Marrickville
$119 - $129
Beginners Crochet Class for Kids and Teens
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
9 to 17 years
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$175
Beginners Crochet Toy Class for Kids and Adults
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
9+ years & Adults
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$170
Crochet Course for Beginners
5.0 (3)
5k likes
Rozelle
$199
Crocheting Course for Beginners
4.8 (41)
West Ryde
/ Mobile
$49 - $69
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Aboriginal Arm Band Weaving Workshop
3k likes
Comes to you
$35 - $45
Wiradjuri Coil Weaving Workshop
3k likes
Sydney
/ Mobile
$120 - $140
Sculpture Weaving Class with Natural Materials
5.0 (2)
Rozelle
$169
Get Your Weave on Weaving Workshop
5k followers
Comes to you
$70
Natural Yarn Weaving Workshop
5k followers
Comes to you
$90
Raffia Coil Weaving Workshop: Basket or Earrings
4.6 (220) (for this teacher)
Comes to you
$75
Entwine: A First Nations Grass Weaving Workshop
Rozelle
$75
Raffia Basket Weaving Workshop
5.0 (20)
4.9 (115) (for this teacher)
Balmain
$125
Beginners Basket Weaving Workshop
5.0 (2)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$130
Raffia Basket Weaving Workshop - Central Coast
5.0 (1)
Pretty Beach
$125
Loom Weaving Workshop - Central Coast
4.9 (115) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Pretty Beach
$165
Loom Weaving Workshop
4.8 (11)
4.9 (115) (for this teacher)
Balmain
$185
Make a Random Weave Basket Workshop
5.0 (1)
2k followers
Summer Hill
$95
Aboriginal Basket Weaving Workshop
31k followers
6k followers
North Narrabeen
$95
Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving Class
5.0 (8)
Haymarket
$195
Weave a Wall Hanging
5.0 (4)
28k followers
Arncliffe
$140
Weave a Wall Hanging
4.9 (5k) (for this teacher)
28k followers
Arncliffe
$140
Gadigal Aboriginal Walkabout Tour: Redfern
5.0 (1)
2k followers
Redfern
$180
Random Weave Sculpture Workshop - Cronulla
31k followers
1k likes
Miranda
$240
Random Weave Sculpture Workshop - Central Coast
31k followers
East Gosford
$240
Random Weave Sculpture Workshop - Mosman
31k followers
1k likes
Mosman
$240
Re-Weaving Workshop with Reuse Materials
4.8 (6)
4.9 (435) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$85
Christmas Obelisk
4k followers
4k likes
North Sydney
$354
Christmas Re-Weave Wreaths Workshop
4.9 (435) (for this teacher)
27k followers
Marrickville
$55
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Beginners Cyanotype Workshop: Simply Blue
5.0 (51)
Dundas
$170
Multiple Coloured Screen Printing Class
5.0 (3)
4.9 (325) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$140 - $150
Screen Printing Taster Workshop
5.0 (2)
4.9 (325) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$30 - $40
Screen Printing and Shibori Dyeing Class
5.0 (1)
4.9 (325) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$100 - $150
Gocco Screen Printing Workshop
Paddington
$65
Screen Printing Workshop for Kids (Ages 8-12)
5.0 (3)
8 to 12 years
St Peters
$120
Screen Printing on Fabric Workshop
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$110
Screen Printing Workshop
4.9 (266)
2k followers
Marrickville
$66 - $90
Screen Printing Workshop
5.0 (11)
Marrickville
$39 - $128
Intermediate Cyanotype Workshop: Beyond the Blue
5.0 (51) (for this teacher)
Dundas
/ Mobile
$175
Fabric Meterage Screen Printing Workshop
5.0 (2)
2k followers
Marrickville
$150
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Luxe Macrame Wallhanging Workshop
5.0 (27)
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
St Peters
/ Mobile
$150
Macrame Workshop: Ancient and Artisanal Knots
4.8 (115) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Forest Lodge
$99
Macrame Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
6k followers
St Peters
/ Mobile
$100
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
4.9 (7)
4.8 (111) (for this teacher)
Niagara Park
$60 - $65
Native Flower and Fibre Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (1)
St Peters
/ Mobile
$80
Macrame Feather Workshop for Hens Parties
5.0 (1)
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Forestville
/ Mobile
$40 - $60
Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
4.9 (20)
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Forestville
$60
Christmas Macrame Decorations Workshop
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$100
Modern Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
5.0 (4)
4.9 (62) (for this teacher)
Woy Woy
$100
Macrame Plant Hanging Workshop
4.9 (660) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Drummoyne
$75
Macramé Workshop
13 years in business
Hornsby
$145
Freeform Wool Weaving & Macrame Workshop
Woollahra
$120
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
29k followers
10k likes
Warriewood
$145
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
4.9 (26)
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Forestville
$110 - $130
Macrame Clutch Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Forestville
$150
Mini Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
4.8 (5)
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Forestville
$80
Macrame Rainbow Workshop
5.0 (2)
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Terrey Hills
/ Mobile
$59 - $74
Macrame Mandala Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Terrey Hills
$109
Macrame Bunting Workshop
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Comes to you
$40 - $50
Macrame Christmas Ornaments Workshop
4k followers
4k likes
North Sydney
$69
Hanging Plant Stand - Woodwork and Macrame Workshop
5.0 (172) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$349
Hand Embroidery and Macrame Workshop for Kids and Teens
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
9 to 16 years
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$165
Macrame Workshop for Kids and Teens
4.8 (4)
8 to 18 years
Forestville
/ Mobile
$80
Mini Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
5.0 (48)
5.0 (190) (for this teacher)
Dulwich Hill
$80 - $90
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Small Leather Goods Class: Zipper Pouch
5.0 (4)
4.8 (315) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$130
Leather Class: Coin Purse and Earphone Case
4.8 (5)
4.8 (315) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$130
French Notepad Cover DIY Workshop
5.0 (2)
4.8 (315) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$180
Simple Leather Card Holder Workshop
4.9 (29)
Dundas Valley
$85 - $100
Leatherwork Workshop: Stitching and Lacing
5.0 (22)
4.9 (435) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$80 - $90
Keyring Leather Craft Class
5.0 (38) (for this teacher)
Dundas Valley
$70 - $80
Hand-bound Leather Journal Making Workshop
4.9 (5k) (for this teacher)
28k followers
Arncliffe
$90
Leather Handcraft DIY Wallet Course
5.0 (2)
4.8 (315) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$220
Makeup Brush / Tool Holder and Make Up Bag Course
5.0 (1)
Marrickville
$260
DIY Leather Course: Tablet Sleeve / Clutch
4.8 (315) (for this teacher)
Surry Hills
$260
Leather Tote Bag Course
4.8 (315) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$350
Flat Wallet Class
5.0 (4)
5.0 (38) (for this teacher)
Dundas Valley
$220 - $250
Leather Bag Making Workshop
5.0 (11)
Sydney
/ Mobile
$260
Leather Clutch Bag Making Workshop
5.0 (1)
5.0 (38) (for this teacher)
Dundas Valley
$290 - $320
Leathercraft Workshop Series
5.0 (2)
5.0 (38) (for this teacher)
Dundas Valley
$650
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Flower Hammer Nature Print Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Jannali
/ Mobile
$100 - $120
Creative Shibori Workshop
5.0 (37)
30k followers
Stanmore
/ Mobile
$115 - $164
Shibori Dyeing Workshop
4.9 (42)
4.9 (325) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$66 - $90
Shibori Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (38) (for this teacher)
30k followers
Stanmore
$170 - $310
Soy Paste-Resist Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (56) (for this teacher)
Glebe
$98
Shibori Fabric Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (4)
4.9 (62) (for this teacher)
Woy Woy
$80
Tie-Dye and Shape-Dye Workshop
5.0 (56) (for this teacher)
Glebe
$98
Fluid Bunny and Tie Dye Workshop for Tweens
5.0 (1)
5.0 (303) (for this teacher)
Dulwich Hill
$75
Tie Dye Workshop - Team Building
5.0 (303) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Dulwich Hill
/ Mobile
$70
Tie Dye Workshop for Kids
4.9 (31)
5 to 14 years
Dulwich Hill
/ Mobile
$68
School Holiday Class: Tie Dye Workshop
4.9 (344) (for this teacher)
8+ years & Adults
Leichhardt
$85
Shibori Dyeing for Children Workshop
6+ years & Adults
Bexley
$60
Indigo Shibori Workshop
5.0 (4)
1k followers
North Balgowlah
$135 - $150
Revive with Indigo Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (8)
4.9 (435) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$110
Shibori Dyeing Workshop: Studio Play Time
5.0 (1)
30k followers
Stanmore
$42 - $100
Dye Your Own Yarn Workshop
3k followers
Forest Lodge
$95
Natural Dye Workshop - Eucalyptus and Local Native Plants
5.0 (2)
Marrickville
$300 - $500
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Felted Mushroom Ornament Making Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (178) (for this teacher)
Cammeray
$55 - $65
DIY Moru Doll Workshop
5.0 (1)
St Peters
$59
Needle Felting Class: Make a Dog Key Chain
5.0 (34)
5.0 (175) (for this teacher)
Surry Hills
$110 - $123
Needle Felting Class: Make a Miniature Dog
5.0 (10)
5.0 (175) (for this teacher)
Surry Hills
$118 - $133
Felting Class: Make a 3D Cat Portrait
4.9 (8)
5.0 (175) (for this teacher)
Surry Hills
$110 - $123
Wet Felting Workshop: Vessels
5.0 (1)
Glenhaven
/ Mobile
$170 - $200
Sew and Embroider a Felt Scissor Fob Class
St. Ives
$125
Felt Flower Wreath Making Workshop for 2024 Lunar New Year
Eastwood
$80 - $85
Festive Felting: Crafting Handmade Christmas Gifts
4k followers
North Sydney
$272
Nuno Felting Workshop
4k followers
4k likes
North Sydney
$271
Design & Make Your Own Seamless Felt Bag
4k followers
4k likes
North Sydney
$280
Moru Doll Making Class
5.0 (1)
Sydney
/ Mobile
$55 - $62
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Sewing Class for Kids
5.0 (4)
8 to 12 years
Cammeray
$145
Screen Printing Workshop for Kids (Ages 8-12)
5.0 (3)
8 to 12 years
St Peters
$120
Tie Dye Workshop for Kids
4.9 (31)
5 to 14 years
Dulwich Hill
/ Mobile
$68
School Holiday Craft Class for Kids
4.9 (13)
5 to 12 years
Dulwich Hill
$90 - $95
Beginners Crochet Toy Class for Kids and Teens
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
9 to 16 years
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$170
Hand Embroidery and Macrame Workshop for Kids and Teens
5.0 (37) (for this teacher)
9 to 16 years
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$165
School Holiday 6h Sewing Class
8 to 16 years
Rosebery
$185
Macrame Shooting Star Class for Kids
5.0 (9)
7 to 12 years
Dulwich Hill
$50
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Coil Basket Weaving Workshop
4.9 (435) (for this teacher)
27k followers
Marrickville
$75
Sewing Class
Killarney Heights
$300
Hanging Plant Stand - Woodwork and Macrame Workshop
5.0 (172) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$349
Crocheting Workshop: Cute Ghost
5.0 (1)
Marrickville
$119 - $129
Native Flower and Fibre Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (1)
St Peters
/ Mobile
$80
School Holiday 6h Sewing Class
8 to 16 years
Rosebery
$185
Christmas Re-Weave Wreaths Workshop
4.9 (435) (for this teacher)
27k followers
Marrickville
$55
Social Sewing Workshop for Adults
Rosebery
$69
Christmas Stocking Workshop
Rosebery
$165
Cute Coaster Crocheting Workshop for Beginners
Marrickville
/ Mobile
$70 - $75
Flower Crocheting Workshop
Dulwich Hill
$70 - $75
Pet Collar Crocheting Workshop
Marrickville
$70 - $75
Dimensional Rug Tufting Class: Create Your Own 3D Custom Rug
4.9 (117) (for this teacher)
North Strathfield
$260
Christmas Sewing Workshop for Festive Home Décor
4k followers
North Sydney
$69
Crochet Workshop: Grow Your Own Christmas Tree
5.0 (1)
Marrickville
$50 - $75
Macrame Christmas Ornaments Workshop
4k followers
4k likes
North Sydney
$69
Contemporary Beadwork Class for Beginners
6k likes
3k followers
St Peters
$150 - $240
Macrame Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
6k followers
St Peters
/ Mobile
$100
Christmas Rag Wreath Workshop
5.0 (815) (for this teacher)
6k followers
St Peters
$100
Crochet a Granny Square Class
5.0 (12)
4.9 (184) (for this teacher)
West Ryde
$100 - $110
Yarn Dyeing and Crochet Workshop
5.0 (10)
4.9 (184) (for this teacher)
West Ryde
$120 - $130
2.5 Hour Embroidery Class for Absolute Beginners
5.0 (1)
West Ryde & Meadowbank
$100 - $110
Felted Mushroom Ornament Making Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (178) (for this teacher)
Cammeray
$55 - $65
Christmas Ornaments Crocheting Workshop
Marrickville
$70 - $75
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Fun Textiles classes in 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! ||
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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