Textiles classes - Sydney
Luxe Macrame Wallhanging Workshop
5.0 (27)
5.0 (891) (for this teacher)
St Peters
/ Mobile
$150
Tufting Workshop for Beginners
4.6 (10)
4.8 (36) (for this teacher)
Sydney
$108 - $208
Hand Crocheting Workshop: Shoulder Bag
5.0 (15)
Eastwood
$75 - $85
Punch Needle Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (35)
5.0 (891) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$180
Lampshade Making Workshop
5.0 (26)
5.0 (891) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$180
DIY Moru Doll Workshop
5.0 (4)
4.9 (83) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$59
Fashion Design Birthday Party
4.9 (350) (for this teacher)
Chatswood
$55
Moru Dolls Making
5.0 (190) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Darlinghurst
$113 - $123
Beeswax Wraps and Food Pouches Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (102) (for this teacher)
Granville
$89
Rainbow Coral Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (7)
5.0 (891) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$165
Felted Mushroom Ornament Making Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (180) (for this teacher)
Cammeray
$55
Easter Basket Raffia Weaving Workshop
4.6 (226) (for this teacher)
3k followers
Comes to you
$75
Flower Hammer Nature Print Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Kingsgrove
/ Mobile
$100 - $120
Vintage Skills for Modern Weirdos Workshop - Hand Sewing 101
5.0 (2)
Kingsgrove
/ Mobile
$50
DIY Bag and T-Shirt Workshop
4.8 (5)
4.7 (89) (for this teacher)
Sydney
$149 Now $135
Slow Stitching Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (23) (for this teacher)
Kingsgrove
/ Mobile
$100
Jewelled Moss Embroidery Class
5.0 (3)
6k followers
St Peters
$165
Pansy Thread Painting Embroidery Workshop with Amy Jones
5.0 (891) (for this teacher)
St Peters
$150
DIY Beeswax Wrap Workshop
5.0 (77) (for this teacher)
2k followers
St Peters
/ Mobile
$80
Mending and Hand Sewing Class for Beginners
4.5 (2)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$90
Leather Class: Coin Purse and Earphone Case
4.8 (5)
4.8 (325) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$130
Small Leather Goods Class: Zipper Pouch
5.0 (4)
4.8 (325) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$130
Aboriginal Arm Band Weaving Workshop
5.0 (21) (for this teacher)
3k likes
Comes to you
$35 - $45
Creative Shibori Workshop
5.0 (38)
30k followers
Stanmore
/ Mobile
$115 - $164
Punch Needle Workshop
5.0 (4)
6k followers
St Peters
$180 - $220
Macrame Workshop: Ancient and Artisanal Knots
4.8 (124) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Forest Lodge
$80
How to Make Beeswax Wraps
104k followers
73k followers
Sydney
/ Mobile
$60
Make a Frida Khalo Inspired Bag Workshop
Zetland
/ Mobile
$150
French Notepad Cover DIY Workshop
5.0 (2)
4.8 (325) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$180
Shibori Dyeing Workshop
4.9 (47)
4.9 (336) (for this teacher)
Marrickville
$70 - $80
Weaving Workshop: Make a Mini Basket with Foraged Fibres
Hornsby
$165 - $195
Australian Natives Punch Needle Workshop
5.0 (3)
6k followers
St Peters
$220
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
4.9 (7)
4.8 (113) (for this teacher)
Niagara Park
$60
Beginner Friendly Tufting 101 Workshop
5.0 (72)
3+ years in business
Chippendale
$108 - $290
Punch Needle Portrait Workshop
5.0 (891) (for this teacher)
6k followers
St Peters
$220
Tufting Class for Beginners
5.0 (52)
Petersham
$100 - $198
Punch Needle Art Workshop
4.9 (25) (for this teacher)
Eastwood
$75 - $95
Shibori Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (39) (for this teacher)
30k followers
Stanmore
$170 - $310
Beginners Hand Embroidery Workshop
4.9 (41) (for this teacher)
4k followers
Chippendale
/ Mobile
$115
Escape to Creativity: Sew, Sip and Create Workshop
5.0 (1)
Rosebery
$100
Social Sewing Workshop for Adults
Rosebery
$100
Wiradjuri Coil Weaving Workshop
5.0 (21) (for this teacher)
3k likes
Sydney
/ Mobile
$120 - $140
Japanese Tsumami Zaiku Workshop
Chatswood
$80
Historical Sewing Workshop: Sew Icelandic Mittens
West Gosford
$100
Sew Your Own Heritage Style Needleminder Workshop
West Gosford
$100 - $120
Sculpture Weaving Class with Natural Materials
5.0 (2)
Rozelle
$169
Get Your Weave on Weaving Workshop
5k followers
Comes to you
$70
Natural Yarn Weaving Workshop
5k followers
Comes to you
$90
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Fun Textiles classes in 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!
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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