Scribbly Gum Embroidery Workshop

Join renowned textile artist Amy Jones of Amy’s Grandpa Cat for a full-day embroidery workshop inspired by the natural patterns of the Australian bush. Drawing from the distinctive textures of scribbly gum trees, you’ll explore layered stitch techniques to create a beautifully textured landscape in thread.This workshop is perfect for thread lovers—whether you’re new to embroidery or already stitching with confidence. Guided by Amy, you’ll work with a wide variety of fibres, including hand-dyed wool, over-dyed cotton, silk, and metallic threads, to craft your own richly detailed piece. Using stitches such as long and short stitch, seed stitch, French knots, and beading, you’ll learn how to create depth, movement, and interest in your embroidery.By the end of the day, you’ll take home your own bush-inspired artwork—textural, layered, and uniquely yours.You will learn how to:

• How to layer threads to achieve depth and movement in embroidery
• Long and short stitch, seed stitch, French knots, and beading
• Tips for working with unusual fibres like hand-dyed wool, silk, and metallic threads
• Techniques to customize a provided pattern and develop your colour palette

You’ll also have the opportunity to view original textile art pieces for inspiration and gain insight into the design process when planning your piece.Why You’ll Love It:This workshop is a soothing, creative way to explore the beauty of native Australian flora through embroidery. With Amy’s gentle and insightful teaching, you’ll enjoy a slow and mindful day immersed in thread, texture, and nature-inspired design. Whether you come solo or with a friend, you’ll leave with new skills, a completed piece, and a renewed creative spark.We’ll also be providing refreshments and a delicious vegetarian light lunch for all attendees. If you have specific dietary requirements, please let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.Please note:All bookings for this workshop are final and strictly non-refundable. However, if you're unable to attend on the day, you can send someone in your place. In the unlikely event that we don't reach the minimum number of participants required to run the workshop, we may cancel the class. In such cases, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule if new dates are available.

• A variety of threads including hand-dyed wool, over-dyed cotton, silk, and metallics
• Fabric with a Scribbly Gum pattern to trace
• Glass seed beads for embellishment
• Embroidery hoop
• A comprehensive stitch guide and visual references for inspiration
• Morning tea (or coffee)
• Light vegetarian lunch

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