Textiles classes - Sydney and Experience Gifts

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 (365)

Runs regularly

Chatswood & Sydney

1 to 8 guests

$170 Now $150

Tufting Class for Beginners

4.7 (106)

Runs regularly

Burwood

1 to 6 guests

$89 - $98

Beginner Friendly Tufting 101 Workshop

5.0 (58)

Runs regularly

Chippendale

1 to 12 guests

$130 - $345

Tufting 101 Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug

5.0 (67)

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

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

Tufting Class for Beginners

5.0 (16)

Runs regularly

Glebe

1 to 8 guests

$108 - $148

Large Macrame Wall Hanging Class

5.0 (28)

5.0 (188) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Dulwich Hill

1 to 4 guests

$140 - $175

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

Tufting Workshop: Make a Small 40cm Custom Piece

4.9 (22)

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

1 to 4 guests

$150 - $160

Crocheting Course for Beginners

4.8 (41)

Your choice of time

West Ryde / Mobile

1 on 1

$49 - $69

Screen Printing Workshop

4.9 (266)

2k followers

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 20 guests

$66 - $90

Mini Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop

5.0 (48)

5.0 (188) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Dulwich Hill

1 to 4 guests

$80 - $90

Creative Shibori Workshop

5.0 (37)

30k followers

Runs regularly

Stanmore / Mobile

1 to 29 guests

$115 - $164

Spinning Wheel Taster Class

5.0 (17)

5.0 (46) (for this teacher)

Only 1 date left

Hornsby Heights

1 to 4 guests

$150

Macrame Hat Hanger Workshop

5.0 (14)

5.0 (188) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Dulwich Hill

1 to 4 guests

$75 - $89

Christmas Animal Ornaments Making Class

5.0 (175) (for this teacher)

4k followers

Runs regularly

Surry Hills

1 to 20 guests

$89

Christmas Tree Light Making

5.0 (175) (for this teacher)

4k followers

Runs regularly

Surry Hills

1 to 30 guests

$89

Japanese 'Tsumami' Flower Accessory Workshop

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4.9 (435) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 15 guests

$60

Needle Felting Class: Make a Miniature Dog

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5.0 (175) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Surry Hills

1 to 6 guests

$118 - $133

Tufting Workshop for Beginners

4.5 (4)

Runs regularly

Sydney

1 to 30 guests

$98 - $108

Macrame Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

5.0 (3)

6k followers

Only 2 dates left

St Peters / Mobile

1 to 20 guests

$100

Raffia Basket Weaving Workshop

5.0 (20)

4.9 (115) (for this teacher)

Only 1 date left

Balmain

1 to 10 guests

$125

Leatherwork Workshop: Stitching and Lacing

5.0 (22)

4.9 (435) (for this teacher)

Only 1 date left

Marrickville

1 to 12 guests

$80 - $90

Christmas Rag Wreath Workshop

5.0 (815) (for this teacher)

6k followers

Runs regularly

St Peters

1 to 30 guests

$100

Soy Paste-Resist Dyeing Workshop

5.0 (6)

5.0 (56) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Glebe

1 to 6 guests

$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

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

Tie-Dye and Shape-Dye Workshop

5.0 (56) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Glebe

1 to 6 guests

$98

Christmas Re-Weave Wreaths Workshop

4.9 (435) (for this teacher)

27k followers

Only 1 date left

Marrickville

1 to 15 guests

$55

Tufting Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug

5.0 (5)

4.7 (111) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Burwood

1 to 3 guests

$150

Moru Dolls Making

5.0 (175) (for this teacher)

4k followers

Runs regularly

Ultimo

1 to 50 guests

$113 - $123

Beginners Crochet Workshop – Part 1

5.0 (4)

4k followers

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

Modern Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop

5.0 (4)

4.9 (62) (for this teacher)

Only 1 date left

Woy Woy

1 to 10 guests

$100

Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving Class

5.0 (8)

Runs regularly

Haymarket

1 to 6 guests

$195

Christmas Decoration - Punch Needle Art Class

Only 1 date left

Eastwood

1 to 24 guests

$70 - $85

Punch Needle Christmas Ornament Art Class

Only 1 date left

Eastwood

1 to 20 guests

$70 - $85

Beeswax Wraps and Food Pouches Workshop

5.0 (1)

4.9 (93) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Granville

1 to 40 guests

$89

Beginners Drum Lampshade Making Workshop

5.0 (4)

1k followers

Runs regularly

Jannali / Mobile

1 to 6 guests

$150 - $180

Open Garment Alterations Workshop

5.0 (2)

4.9 (403) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Redfern

1 to 6 guests

$135

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

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 (403) (for this teacher)

3k followers

Runs regularly

Redfern

1 to 6 guests

$135

Felted Mushroom Ornament Making Workshop

5.0 (7)

4.9 (178) (for this teacher)

Only 1 date left

Cammeray

1 to 30 guests

$55 - $65

Leather Class: Coin Purse and Earphone Case

4.8 (5)

4.8 (315) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30 guests

$130

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Learn Embroidery for Absolute Beginners

5.0 (37)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 4 guests

$120

Learn Indonesian Batik for Beginners

4.6 (16)

Only 2 dates left

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 20 guests

$88

DIY Beeswax Wraps and Food Pouches at Home

5.0 (4)

Pre-recorded

Craft kit delivered

$99

Learn Shibori Dyeing at Home

4.5 (4)

Only 2 dates left

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 25 guests

$85 - $90

Learn to Knit and Make a Mitred Square for Beginners Class

4.9 (184) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 3 guests

$170 - $190

Hand Embroidery Course for Beginners - 4 X Sessions

5.0 (7)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 4 guests

$220

Learn to Crochet and Make a Granny Square Course

4.8 (4)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 4 guests

$150

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

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

$100 - $145

How to Use a Spinning Wheel for Beginners

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 3 guests

$260

DIY Macrame Plant Hanger

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 20 guests

$100 - $145

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

DIY Beeswax Wraps Workshop

5.0 (37)

Your choice of time

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

5 to 25 guests

$60

DIY Boro / Sashiko Cushion Cover Craft Kit

4.9 (63) (for this provider)

1k followers

Ships to you

$75

DIY Boro / Sashiko Zipper Pouch Craft Kit

5.0 (1)

4.9 (63) (for this provider)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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