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Chenille and Co. a Three-Week Sewing Workshop
Turn old fabrics into beautiful handmade chenille while building your sewing confidence.
House of Windsor Studios
5.0 (25)
3 x 3 hours
Windsor
1 to 4 guests
$295
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Gather Your Textile Treasures
Raid your cupboards and sewing stash! Gather old tea towels, bed linen, worn-out garments, leftover threads and trims. Learn to harvest usable fabric and discover how to give forgotten textiles a wonderful new life.
Layer, Mix & Match
Play with colours, patterns and textures as you arrange layers of reclaimed fabric on your calico foundation. Experiment with unexpected combinations and add ribbons, threads or trims to make your chenille uniquely yours.
Build Your Sewing Confidence
Get comfortable using your own sewing machine or one of ours. Learn to guide multiple fabric layers and sew parallel rows of stitching, building your skills and confidence as your chenille takes shape.
Cut, Reveal & Sculpt
Carefully cut through the layers to reveal hidden colours and experiment with different textures and decorative effects.
Watch the Magic Happen
Watch your handmade chenille come to life! After washing and drying, the cut fabric layers bloom into a wonderfully soft, richly textured surface. Discover the surprising colours and effects hidden in your creation.
Make Something Wonderful
Transform your beautiful handmade chenille into something uniquely yours! Make a cosy pet bed, cushion, bag or another creative project. Confident sewists can explore more ambitious designs, including a luxurious bolster with gathered ends and tassels.
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Upcoming dates for Chenille and Co. a Three-Week Sewing Workshop
Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 5 Nov 2026, 6:20am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
4 upcoming dates between 6 Nov 2026 and 18 Nov 2026.
- Fri 6 Nov 2026, 6pm-9pm then Fri 13 Nov, 6pm-9pm then Fri 20 Nov, 6pm-9pm
- Tue 10 Nov 2026, 6pm-9pm then Tue 17 Nov, 6pm-9pm then Tue 24 Nov, 6pm-9pm
- Thu 12 Nov 2026, 6pm-9pm then Thu 19 Nov, 6pm-9pm then Thu 26 Nov, 6pm-9pm
- Wed 18 Nov 2026, 6pm-9pm then Wed 25 Nov, 6pm-9pm then Wed 2 Dec, 6pm-9pm
What you'll get
- Nine hours of friendly tuition over three weekly sessions.
- Small-group teaching, with a maximum of four participants.
- Sewing machines and specialist chenille-cutting equipment.
- An approximately 80 Ă— 80 cm calico foundation.
- A selection of studio fabrics and decorative materials.
- Guidance and supporting project instructions.
- Tea, coffee and homemade cake.
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Knowledge required
Complete beginners are very welcome, and experienced sewists will find plenty of opportunities to experiment and extend their skills.
What to bring
Please bring enough washed fabric for approximately five or six layers, along with any sewing threads, ribbons, tapes or trims you'd like to use. Iron your fabrics beforehand if possible; irons are also available at the studio.You may bring your own sewing machine, or use one of ours.Depending on your chosen project, you may need to provide stuffing or a cushion insert for the final session. You're encouraged to repurpose suitable, clean pillows, cushions or other filling materials from home.
Session repeats
This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Location
House of Windsor Studios - 1/1a Windsor Place
House of Windsor Studios is conveniently located in Windsor, just a short walk from Windsor Station and Chapel Street. Windsor Station is on the Sandringham train line, with tram connections along Chapel Street. Paid parking is available at Windsor Car Park, behind the IGA supermarket, with access from McIlwrick Street. Please see our How to Find Us photograph in the gallery for help locating the studio entrance.
Your teacher
I’m an artist, jeweller, and lifelong maker based in Melbourne. I’ve spent years working across textiles, metal, drawing, sculpture, and all kinds of materials — I’ve always been happiest when I’m making something with my hands.My pathway into making wasn’t through just one craft. I’ve always moved between disciplines, learning techniques wherever I could find them and becoming fascinated by the way materials behave, transform, and carry meaning. Over time, that evolved into a contemporary art practice alongside jewellery making, teaching, and workshop development.I’m currently undertaking a PhD at RMIT, where my research explores creative practice, material thinking, and metaphor through making. While my academic work is important to me, teaching workshops offers something different and equally valuable: the opportunity to help people feel capable, absorbed, and connected through practical hands-on experience.I genuinely love teaching. One of the most rewarding moments is watching someone arrive nervous or unsure of themselves and then gradually settle into the process, becoming focused, confident, and proud of what they’ve made. I’m known for creating a calm, welcoming environment where people feel comfortable trying something new without pressure or intimidation.My Windsor studio is what I like to call a one-room beginning, middle, and finishing school — you walk in, everything is prepared and ready to go, and you leave having made something real.Alongside my studio practice, I’ve taught across a range of creative contexts and have extensive experience guiding beginners through unfamiliar tools and processes. My workshops are carefully structured, highly supportive, and focused on giving people a genuine sense of achievement, whether they’re making a sterling silver spinner ring, working with gourds, or exploring textiles and handcraft.Something many people don’t realise is how meditative and absorbing hands-on making can be. Working with materials has a way of slowing people down, shifting attention, and creating a rare kind of focus that’s increasingly hard to find. That atmosphere is something I care about deeply in the studio.My workshops combine technical guidance, contemporary craft practice, and thoughtful hospitality — good tools, beautiful materials, tea, coffee, homemade cake, and enough time and support for people to properly enjoy the process.
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