Textiles classes - 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!
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (417)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Sydney & Chatswood
1 to 8 guests
$170 Now $150
Tufting Class for Beginners
4.7 (122)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 6 guests
$89 - $98
Beginner Friendly Tufting 101 Workshop
5.0 (72)
Adults & 10+ years
Runs regularly
Chippendale
1 to 12 guests
$108 - $290
Tufting 101 Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
5.0 (70)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
North Strathfield
1 to 18 guests
$180 Now $150
Tufting Workshop: Make a Small 40cm Custom Piece
4.9 (25)
Adults & 10+ years
Runs regularly
Sydney & Chatswood
1 to 4 guests
$120
Crocheting Course for Beginners
4.9 (51)
Adults & 10+ years
Your choice of time
West Ryde
/ Mobile
1 on 1
$49 - $69
Needle Felting Class: Make a Dog Key Chain
5.0 (36)
Adults & 9+ years
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 8 guests
$110 - $123
Creative Shibori Workshop
5.0 (38)
Adults & 8+ years
Runs regularly
Stanmore
/ Mobile
1 to 29 guests
$115 - $164
Hand Embroidery Class for Absolute Beginners
4.9 (41)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
West Ryde
1 to 2 guests
$185 - $195
Hand Crocheting Workshop: Shoulder Bag
5.0 (15)
Adults & 8+ years
Runs regularly
Eastwood
1 to 30 guests
$75 - $85
Needle Felting Class: Make a Miniature Dog
5.0 (11)
Adults & 11+ years
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 6 guests
$118 - $133
Punch Needle Workshop
5.0 (4)
Adults & 14+ years
Only 1 date left
St Peters
1 to 30 guests
$180 - $220
Felting Class: Make a 3D Cat Portrait
4.9 (8)
Adults & 10+ years
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 8 guests
$110 - $123
DIY Moru Doll Workshop
5.0 (4)
Adults & 8+ years
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 30 guests
$59
Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving Class
5.0 (13)
Adults & 15+ years
Runs regularly
Haymarket
1 to 6 guests
$165 - $195
Tufting Workshop for Beginners
4.6 (10)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 30 guests
$108 - $208
Crochet a Phone Case Workshop
4.9 (83) (for this teacher)
Adults & 6+ years
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 10 guests
$98 - $149
DIY Bag Decoration Workshop-Weaving Bags
4.9 (83) (for this teacher)
Adults & 6+ years
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 10 guests
$118 - $178
Pipe Clean Plushy (Moru Doll) Art Class
4.9 (714) (for this teacher)
Adults & 8+ years
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 15 guests
$60 - $65
Pipe Cleaner Moru Doll Bouquet Workshop
4.9 (83) (for this teacher)
Adults & 8+ years
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 30 guests
$106
Plush Bag Decoration Workshop
4.9 (83) (for this teacher)
Adults & 6+ years
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 10 guests
$149
Beeswax Wraps and Food Pouches Workshop
5.0 (1)
Adults & 8+ years
Runs regularly
Granville
1 to 40 guests
$89
Leather Class: Coin Purse and Earphone Case
4.8 (5)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$130
2.5 Hour Embroidery Class for Absolute Beginners
5.0 (1)
Adults & 10+ years
Runs regularly
West Ryde
1 to 2 guests
$110 - $120
DIY Bag and T-Shirt Workshop
4.8 (5)
Adults & 5+ years
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 30 guests
$149 Now $135
Lampshade Making Workshop
5.0 (26)
Adults & 16+ years
Only 1 date left
St Peters
1 to 30 guests
$180
Botanical Print Workshop
5.0 (27)
Adults & 7+ years
Only 1 date left
Hornsby Heights
1 to 8 guests
$150 - $260
Screen Printing Taster Workshop
5.0 (2)
Adults & 8+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 15 guests
$30 - $70
Small Leather Goods Class: Zipper Pouch
5.0 (4)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$130
Beginners Sewing Workshop with a Difference
5.0 (1)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Kingsgrove
1 to 4 guests
$140 - $210
Tufting Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
4.3 (6)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 3 guests
$150
French Notepad Cover DIY Workshop
5.0 (2)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$180
Bead Weaving Class for Beginners
5.0 (20) (for this teacher)
Adults & 6+ years
Runs regularly
Maroubra
1 to 5 guests
$135
Crocheting Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (2)
Adults & 10+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 6 guests
$70 - $75
Macrame Workshop: Ancient and Artisanal Knots
4.8 (124) (for this teacher)
Adults & 10+ years
Runs regularly
Forest Lodge
1 to 50 guests
$80
Cushion Cover Sewing Class for Beginners
Adults & 10+ years
Runs regularly
Coogee
1 to 5 guests
$130 - $150
Leather Handcraft DIY Wallet Course
5.0 (2)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$220
Makeup Brush / Tool Holder and Make Up Bag Course
5.0 (1)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$260
DIY Leather Course: Tablet Sleeve / Clutch
4.8 (325) (for this teacher)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$260
Crocheting Workshop: Cute Ghost
5.0 (1)
Adults & 10+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 6 guests
$119 - $129
Slow Stitching Workshop
5.0 (1)
Adults & 12+ years
Only 2 dates left
Kingsgrove
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$100
Beginners Basket Weaving Workshop
5.0 (2)
Adults & 16+ years
Only 1 date left
Chippendale
/ Mobile
1 to 15 guests
$130
Leather Tote Bag Course
4.8 (325) (for this teacher)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$350
Beginners Amigurumi Crochet Workshop
4.7 (3)
Adults & 16+ years
Only 1 date left
Chippendale
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$170
Kid's School Holidays Hair Accessories-Making Workshop
4.9 (714) (for this teacher)
5 to 17 years
Only 1 date left
Drummoyne
1 to 10 guests
$60
Kids Screen Printing Workshop in Sydney
5.0 (3)
8 to 12 years
Only 2 dates left
St Peters
1 to 12 guests
$135
Kids Tie Dye Workshop in Sydney
5.0 (1)
8 to 12 years
Only 1 date left
St Peters
1 to 12 guests
$135
Wet Felting Workshop: Vessels
5.0 (1)
Adults & 12+ years
Runs regularly
Botany
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$100 - $200
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
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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.
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 engaging in textile art like taking knitting classes and weaving workshops, 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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Locations: Sydney CBD, Balmain, St Peters, Redfern, Tempe
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