Textiles classes - Sydney

Relax and stitch at our mindful textiles design classes in Sydney! Whether it’s fibre art, macrame, embroidery, basket weaving, knitting or Shibori dyeing, there are so many ways to be creative and explore your inner textile artist. Learn from the top textile experts in Sydney and create everything from clothing and tapestries to accessories and 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.

Relax and stitch at our mindful textiles design classes in Sydney! Whether it’s fibre art, macrame, + more

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Fun Textiles classes / courses in Sydney

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. That’s why ClassBento has created a list of the best textile classes in Sydney so that you can 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.

As you can see, textile art is an umbrella term for many different forms of fiber 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 in Sydney 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.

Health benefits of textile art

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 and arrange a custom workshop at your preferred time and to 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.

What we offer

Hand-picked professional textile and fibre artists
Support of the local Sydney textiles scene
Locations: Sydney CBD, Balmain, St Peters, Redfern, Tempe
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Affordable
Convenient

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Some recent reviews for our Textiles classes

Elise Masterson

DIY Macrame Wallhanging

Rebecca was great, catering to every participant's individual pace. Informative, clear and most importantly engaging and fun. Thank you so much. Would recommend to all :)

Mel Hardie

Make a DIY Macramé Pot Hanger - Zoom

Great enthusiasm and fun way to spend an afternoon- made Macramé easy and definitely going to be doing loads more when my box arrives. Be good to get the online tutorial too to get ideas on other styles. Thanks Mel

Anne Rossi

Make a DIY Macramé Pot Hanger - Zoom

Fun! Loved this hands on class, Hayley is an awesome facilitator and teacher. Very proud of what we achieved in the class.

Claire Cooke

Screen Print Your Own Design

This was so much fun! With your design already printed for you it’s easy to get started in the class and keep going all afternoon.

Textiles workshop review by Claire Cooke

Zaiga Mengelsons

Illustrate with Fabric Workshop

Thoughtful and attentive teacher who shared skills, knowledge and passion for what she does generously with all of us. Talented, patient and creative. A good range of fabric to choose from, and so glad we could take what we needed to complete our project at home. I've been passionate about Reverse Garbage from the 80s and welcome the opportunity to still visit, drop in for a Saturday snack, browse the Bower and participate in a workshop. I'm thrilled to have mastered the French knot!

Michelle Arundel

DIY Beeswax Wraps Workshop

A great class, surprisingly easy, with great practical tips! I’d highly recommend. I’ll be making my own beeswax paper from now on :-)

Caryl Barnes

DIY Beeswax Wraps Workshop

Brilliant class - so exciting to learn how to make my own beeswax wraps with several techniques, Plus Kirsten taught us how how to refresh old ones and how to care/ clean them. Thoroughly recommend the hour spent with Kirsten!

Textiles workshop review by Caryl Barnes Sydney

Lynda Giles-Holmes

Sew a Reusable Face Mask from Fabric

Great class! Good detail and easy mask to make with lots of available time for questions. Great that we got a follow up video that we can follow after the class! Thanks Nichola!

Textiles workshop review by Lynda Giles-Holmes

Hayley Gunsberger

Screen Printing Workshop

Teacher was super friendly and very knowledgeable about screen printing. Great, creative space! Final product was great.

Asher James

Introduction to Punch Needle Embroidery

Lovely, relaxed class. Rebecca was really knowledgeable and her way of teaching was easy and inclusive. Highly recommend ☺️

Sally Embury-Thomas

Make Sashiko Reusable Kitchen Cloths

Really fun and informative class. I learned lots about this form of embroidery. Mari is really patient and delightful.

Maria Silva

Sew a Reusable Face Mask from Fabric

Such a quick and easy to follow class. Very enjoyable! Second time I've done a class through them. Highly recommend if you want to learn something new

Teresa Lee

Sew a Reusable Face Mask from Fabric

An excellent class and teacher - easy to follow over the Zoom call with clear instructions and useful tips :)

Francesca Froldi

Introduction to Punch Needle Embroidery

Great workshop! Rebecca had a very good zoom set up and was very knowledgable and helpful, a pleasure to watch and listen to. Punch needle is a fun and accessible craft, I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to try it!

Textiles workshop review by Francesca Froldi

Sara McDonald

Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps

Great class! Pamela is a great teacher, clear instructions and everything you need is in the box, plus extra wax to make additional cloths. Highly recommended.

Karen Schmidt

Footstool Upholstery Workshop

Trained in upholstery, Fiona was very knowledge and a great teacher with terrific attention to detail. All the tools were well- maintained and she was clear about their use in safety precautions. She had excellent fabrics available and the timber stools were sustainably sourced and beautifully hand-crafted enabling us to produce a special piece of furniture. Ample space to work in these covid times and relaxed atmosphere with freshly brewed. Highly recommended for an educational and fun morning.

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