Classes: Weaving

4.9 (231)

Women-owned

As a fibre artist, designer, teacher, and history enthusiast, I am fascinated by all forms of colour and pattern in daily life as expressions of culture and identity.

I love teaching and sharing what I know, helping people to stretch their skills, create new experiences & explore their own creativity.

I firmly believe there is no such thing as a non-creative person.

Everyone has the potential to be creative.

It could be in cooking, gardening, interior design, writing, or, as in my case, fibre arts.

As a teacher with over 30 years of experience, I get a real buzz when a student who hasn't tried a specific craft before - not only masters it, but becomes excited by the ways they can use their new skill.

I started in Jewellery design when I was in my early 20s, and then discovered that all the things I love to do (design, dye, draw, felt, paint, etc.) can be applied to the practice of 'Hand or Surface Embroidery'.

I taught the 'Foundation course' in Colour & Design at the International School of Colour & Design.

I am a published textile designer & also ran week-long textile experiences in Tasmania during the January holidays for 8 years.

I have exhibited many of my pieces in a variety of spaces & had one piece auctioned off to raise money for the Embroiderers Guild of NSW.

My influences come from various parts of history, both ancient and modern, as well as the natural world (especially birds & fish) & the written word.

I love to read.

I collect folktales & poetry.

These interests often show up in my work - in quotes or images inspired by what I've read.

I bring all of these experiences & interests to my teaching of hand embroidery and encourage students to explore the potential of this ancient art form.

I also utilize these influences in my other design practices, including wirework, upcycling clothing & free form crochet and knitting.

I also teach spinning - I dye & spin my own yarn.

Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

Classes

Contact

Gifts

Reviews

Classes

Crochet Class for Absolute Beginners

4.9 (70)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$150 - $160

Hand Embroidery Class for Absolute Beginners

4.9 (45)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$185 - $200

Crochet a Granny Square Class

5.0 (12)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$140 - $150

Yarn Dyeing and Crochet Workshop

5.0 (12)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$140 - $150

2.5 Hour Embroidery Class for Absolute Beginners

5.0 (4)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$110 - $120

Learn to Knit for Absolute Beginners Course

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$195 - $220

Dye Your Own Craft Supplies: Two Part Course

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$190 - $200

Beginners Design Skills Hand Embroidery Course

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$220

Spinning Wheel Course for Beginners

5.0 (2)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$260

Private Crochet Course - Step 2 - Make More

5.0 (4)

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$270

Make Your Own Pin Loom and Learn How to Weave Course

Runs regularly

West Ryde

1 to 2 guests

$370 - $390

Learn Embroidery for Absolute Beginners

5.0 (43)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 on 1

$130

Hand Embroidery Course for Beginners - 4 X Sessions

5.0 (8)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 on 1

$200

Learn to Crochet and Make a Granny Square Course

4.8 (5)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 on 1

$190

Mending and Upcycling Clothes for Beginners Course

5.0 (4)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 2 guests

$220

Learn to Knit for Absolute Beginners Course from Home

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 on 1

$190

Learn Yarn Dyeing and Crocheting

4.5 (2)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 on 1

$190

Hand Embroidery Next Step: Design Your Own Pattern

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 on 1

$190 - $220

Dye Your Own Textile Supplies at Home

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 2 guests

$220

How to Use a Spinning Wheel for Beginners

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

Craft kit delivered

1 to 2 guests

$260

Crochet for Beginners - Building Skills, Make More

Runs regularly

LIVE STREAMING

1 to 2 guests

$270

Meet Narda Campbell Designs

There’s absolutely no doubt that history nut Narda Campbell is all wrapped up in the fascinating world of textile art. At her cosy home studio surrounded by upcycled art, framed embroidery and her antique spinning wheel—plucked straight from an enchanting fairytale—Narda hopes to show absolute beginners how fulfilling and intuitive textile art can be.

Join Narda at one of her textile classes in Sydney and you’re sure to be inspired by her passion for sharing her fondness for fabrics. Complimented with sweet desserts and a heartwarming homemade mocha, you’ll be right at home stitching, dyeing and crocheting the day away in Narda’s welcoming creative space!

I’ve been crafting since…

Narda crocheting with a student

“I was a little girl. I used to draw and chalk on the path from the time I was a toddler right through to now. Everything I can lay my hands on. I can’t rollerskate or ride a bike, but anything that requires sitting down and using your hands I can probably do.”

Textile art is the best way to destress because...

“It’s very calming, just like any handcraft it lowers your heart rate and makes you calmer. If I’m tense, my crochet will be really tight, and as I relax it gets looser. I can also do everything I love in one medium. Embroidery, for example, is an extension of painting and drawing. If you can draw with a pencil, you can stitch.”

If I could have dinner with any historical figure it would be…

“May Morris. She was an English artisan and suffragette from the arts and crafts movement during the Victorian era. She ran workshops for women to learn how to embroider and would make these really fabulous wallpapers and interior designs. I’d love to meet her.”

Believe it or not…

“I’ve been known to fall asleep at my spinning wheel because of the combination of the sound and the fibre running through my fingers. It’s just lovely.”

The three things you'll learn in my class are...

Narda at crochet class with student

“Patience, perseverance and problem-solving. If this doesn’t work, then how am I going to get around that issue? Every time you are redoing or relearning something, you’re creating new neural pathways, so it’s like yoga for your brain. It’s really good for you.”

My favourite part of the workshop is…

“Seeing when the penny drops, when my students realise that they’ve got it and they can actually do it. Then it’s like they’ve learned to fly. I just love that.”

You really should try crochet (yes you!)…

happy students at Narda's crochet class

“It’s about self-expression. Doing a handcraft like this you can really create. You can use it anywhere and for anything. You can go to op shops and you can unravel jumpers to upcycle. You can crochet with cut-up sheets, t-shirts all that sort of stuff. You can reuse things that have been used for other things and then turn them into usable things. ”

Contact

Gallery