FIBRE MAKERS SPACE @ Brough House, Maitland
The Fibre Makers Space is upstairs in Brough House. It is a space dedicated to creative fun and to understanding and practising textile skills. It is a space where traditional skills are enjoyed, reinterpreted and made relevant to the present. Held in October and November 2023, our Spring Workshops are informative and fun. Just two and a half hours, each session is a “how to” that is designed to start you on your creative journey. Join our tutors, each one is a practicing artist. They will share their knowledge and experience in a productive and enjoyable class.
Times Wednesday night 6.30 to 9pm Saturday morning 10am to 12.30pm
Where Fibre Makers Space upstairs at Brough House 73 Church Street, Maitland NSW 2320 (next to Grossmann House)
October 18th (Wednesday) The Art of Smocking with Sharon O’Rourke Sharon will start you on a journey of discovery and teach you how to complete a basic panel of smocking. She will then explain how that can be applied to dresses, blouses, home furnishings and more.
October 21st (Saturday) The Art of Smocking with Sharon O’Rourke Sharon will start you on a journey of discovery and teach you how to complete a basic panel of smocking. She will then explain how that can be applied to dresses, blouses, home furnishings and more.
October 25th (Wednesday) Basic Block Carving with Ellen Howell Blocks can be used to create patterns on material, paper and many other surfaces. Using Ezy Carve, an easy to carve medium, Ellen will show you the basic how to and what not to do when carving. You’ll create a simple block and have the opportunity to test print it.
October 28th (Saturday) Canadian Smocking with Sharon O’Rourke Canadian smocking is unique for its lattice or plaited effect. Sharon will guide you through creating your own Canadian smocking sample. A skill that is used to decorate clothing and soft furnishings.
November 1st (Wednesday) Printing with Bones on Fabric or Paper with Ellen Howell Ellen will teach you how to create a dynamic design by using bones as a simple stamp. The organic and random shapes are reminiscent of ‘70s patterns, simple, bright and fun.
November 4th (Saturday) Random Weaving with Dianna Kellerman The random weave technique allows freedom of form. Dianna will introduce you to weaving both utilitarian items such as baskets and sculptural forms including hanging wall art.
November 8th (Wednesday) Spinning Learn the ancient craft of spinning fibre into yarn, a simple and beautiful movement. You’ll be introduced to a drop spindle and spinning wheel, different types of yarn and spinning terminology.
November 11th (Saturday)Freeform Weaving with Dianna Kellerman The random weave technique allows freedom of form. Dianna will introduce you to weaving both utilitarian items such as baskets and sculptural forms including hanging wall art.
November 15th (Wednesday) Fundamental Embroidery with Sharon O’Rourke Sharon will introduce you to seven foundation embroidery stitches and variations of each and show you how they can be utilised to embellish and decorate clothing and home furnishings.
November 22nd (Wednesday)Printing with Bones on Fabric or Paper with Ellen Howell Ellen will teach you how to create a dynamic design by using bones as a simple stamp. The organic and random shapes are reminiscent of ‘70s patterns, simple, bright and fun.
November 25th (Saturday) Fundamental Embroidery with Sharon O’Rourke Sharon will introduce you to seven foundation embroidery stitches and variations of each and show you how they can be utilised to embellish and decorate clothing and home furnishings.
November 29th (Wednesday) Spinning Learn the ancient craft of spinning fibre into yarn, a simple and beautiful movement. You’ll be introduced to a drop spindle and spinning wheel, different types of yarn and spinning terminology.
If you have more questions please call Ellen on 0428 238 378. Bookings can be made through https://www.trybooking.com/