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Hand Crocheting Workshop: Shoulder Bag
5.0 (7)
location_on Eastwood
label $75 - $85
Creative Shibori Workshop
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30k followerslocation_on Stanmore / Mobile
label $115 - $164
Small Leather Class One
4.8 (5)
location_on Marrickville
label $130
Lampshade Making Workshop
4.9 (15)
5k followerslocation_on St Peters
label $165
Luxe Macrame Wallhanging Workshop
5.0 (26)
5k followerslocation_on St Peters / Mobile
label $150
Coiled Raffia Basket Workshop with Brooke Munro
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location_on St Peters
label $125
Small Leather Goods DIY Class Two
5.0 (4)
location_on Marrickville
label $130
How to Make Beeswax Wraps
73k followers
5.0 (1)location_on Sydney / Mobile
label $60
Fashion Design Birthday Party
location_on Chatswood
label $55
Beeswax Wraps and Food Pouches Workshop
location_on Granville
label $89
Tufting Workshop for Beginners
4.5 (2)
location_on Sydney
label $98 - $108
Mending and Hand Sewing Class for Beginners
4k followers
4k likeslocation_on Chippendale
label $80 - $85
Macrame Workshop: Ancient and Artisanal Knots
2k followers
location_on Forest Lodge
label $99
DIY Beeswax Wrap Workshop
2k followers
5.0 stars (27+)location_on St Peters / Mobile
label $80
Aboriginal Arm Band Weaving Workshop
3k likes
location_on Comes to you
label $25 - $35
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
4.9 (7)
1k followerslocation_on Niagara Park
label $60 - $65
Punch Needle Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (34)
5k followerslocation_on St Peters
label $180
Make a Frida Khalo Inspired Bag Workshop
location_on Zetland / Mobile
label $150
Entwine: A First Nations Grass Weaving Workshop
location_on Rozelle
label $70
Shibori Dyeing Workshop
4.9 (41)
1k followerslocation_on Marrickville
label $66 - $77
Lined Lampshade Making Workshop
5k followers
5.0 (4)location_on St Peters
label $195
Punch Needle Workshop
5k followers
5.0 (3)location_on St Peters
label $180 - $220
Australian Natives Punch Needle Workshop
5k followers
5.0 (2)location_on St Peters
label $200
French Notepad Cover DIY Workshop
5.0 (1)
location_on Marrickville
label $180
Punch Needle Art Workshop
location_on Eastwood
label $70
Sculpture Weaving Class with Natural Materials
5k likes
location_on Rozelle
label $169
Shibori Dyeing Workshop
30k followers
location_on Stanmore
label $170 - $310
Wiradjuri Coil Weaving Workshop
3k likes
location_on Sydney / Mobile
label $160 - $190
Get Your Weave on Weaving Workshop
5k followers
5.0 (2)location_on Comes to you
label $70
Natural Yarn Weaving Workshop
5k followers
location_on Comes to you
label $90
Rug Making Class for Beginners
3k followers
5.0 (4)location_on Rosebery / Mobile
label $110
Historical Sewing Workshop: Sew Icelandic Mittens
location_on West Gosford
label $100 - $120
Sew Your Own - Heritage Style Needleminder Workshop
location_on West Gosford
label $100 - $120
Basketry Looping Workshop
location_on North Curl Curl
label $120
Millinery Workshop for Beginners: Fascinators
2k followers
location_on Paddington
label $75
Raffia Coil Weaving Workshop: Basket or Earrings
3k followers
location_on Comes to you
label $75
Beginners Cross Stitching Class
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label $85
Macrame Feather Workshop for Hens Parties
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location_on Forestville / Mobile
label $40 - $60
Tufting Class for Beginners
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location_on Burwood
label $89 - $98
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label $110 - $420
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3k followerslocation_on Leichhardt
label $100
Beginner's Knitting Class
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location_on Newtown / Mobile
label $80 - $90
Botanical Print Workshop
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location_on Hornsby Heights
label $150 - $260
Needle Felting Class: Make a Dog Key Chain
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3k followerslocation_on North Strathfield
label $119
Felting Class: Make a 2D Cat Portrait
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3k followerslocation_on North Strathfield
label $125
Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
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location_on Forestville
label $60
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1k followerslocation_on Niagara Park
label $75
Needle Felting Class: Make a Miniature Dog
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3k followerslocation_on North Strathfield
label $129
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
Learn Embroidery at Home: Cross Stitch Basics
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DIY Japanese Kogin Bookmark and Deco Ornaments
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Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps
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Make Eco-dyed Silk and Cotton Head Scarves
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Learn How to Finger Knit Necklaces
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Crochet Your Own Bag
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Learn Basket Weaving at Home
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DIY Gorgeous Floral Imbed Bloom Candle and Wax Melts
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Learn Indonesian Batik for Beginners
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DIY Beeswax Wraps Workshop
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DIY Raffia and Shell Mirror
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Fascinator Workshop
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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! ||
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.
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.
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, 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.
Locations: Sydney CBD, Balmain, St Peters, Redfern, Tempe
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