EarthArt, textiles teacher

EarthArt

EarthArt

location_on Hornsby Heights, Sydney

local_activity classes: Textiles

5.0 (37)

Discovering botanical printing and dying has lead my art practise down an endless path encountering the diversity of clean natural processes to create colour and pattern on paper and textiles. Sharing the experience with others reinvigorates my own curiosity, and the questions asked by participants creates a wave of energy that I joyfully ride. Publishing my first book, The Natural Dyers Notebook, Volume 1, was a direct result of the curiosity of others.






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Reviews

(37)


Lilly Zhou Dec 2023


This was the highlight of the year for our family! Wendy kindly offered a session on New Year’s Eve for our daughter’s birthday. Everything was perfect and it’s was an incredible gift for everyone. Wendy was so nice, and her garden was beautiful and peaceful. Words cannot describe how amazing this workshop is and how grateful we are!

Nicole Welsh Dec 2023


This was such a lovely class. Wendy had so many examples of her work which was inspiring & was full of knowledge on the topic. She grows a lot of her own plants for the class, tea & nibbles was the perfect break mid morning. I came home with a silk scarf & piece of thick cardboard (which i made some recycled paper & turned into notebooks). I’m now really excited to start experimenting with plants myself.

Amanda Pearson Oct 2023


Wendy is an excellent teacher and kind, generous person. She customised the class to suit my needs and ability, provided high quality, varied materials and demonstrations in a dedicated studio with stunning views and ambience with inspirational craft and art on display. I came away with everything I needed to spin confidently in only 3 hours. Incredible value for money, fun and uplifting. I will be back if only for more fun and inspiration.

Christine Holbert Aug 2023


I recently did a wool spinning class with Wendy. She is a very friendly, enthusiastic and supportive teacher. All materials were supplied.
As a total beginner I came away feeling inspired to continue my own journey.

Katherine Jolley Jun 2023


Great course and great teacher. So patient!
Wendy was happy to explain everything over and over until I understood! Quite a challenge at times.

Cleone Robson Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Good teacher. Good knowledge, good setting. Very helpful getting my spinning wheel set up. Had even offers to finish it off and contact me later on (Wheel is over 20 years old and not been used in forever)

Jennifer Lane Jun 2023


Wendy is an inspiring teacher, providing a great environment for learning. Her workshops are informative - and such fun.

Jackie Roach May 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended


We gifted this class to my mum and she absolutely loved it! She thought the content was great, the teacher knowledgeable and she learned a lot. She wants to do the class again with some friends!

Maren Beattie Mar 2023


I very much enjoyed learning how to make upcycled baskets. Wendy is a great teacher and is very patient.

Achini Kobbakaduwa Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Had so much fun in this class. Wendy was very experienced and was passionate about the subject. She thought us the process first and then let us be creative with the leaves and flowers she had collected for the class. She gave us creative ideas and helped us through the learning process. Loved it!

Jennifer Lane Feb 2023


A wonderful experience from a very understanding teacher. Wendy structures the learning into achievable stages, is amazingly patient and she makes it fun! I thoroughly recommend her classes.

Gemma Pitcher Jan 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The class was very relaxing and I testing. Wendy's lovely garden made a great setting. Wendy was warm and friendly and good at explaining what to do. I was very happy with the scraf I made, and might try the techniques we learner again at home.

Textiles class review by Gemma Pitcher - Sydney

Jo Lander Jan 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


I thoroughly enjoyed this class. The venue was beautiful, all materials and equipment were provided. Wendy's enthusiasm was contagious, and she gave us just the right blend of freedom to be creative and specific guidance when we needed it. Can't wait to try this at home and would recommend this class to anyone interested in exploring ways of creating using materials that nature provides.

Desanka Mladenovic-Arsic Jan 2023


The workshop is great, well organised. I have an excellent time and did some experiments. Learned a new things, that can help me with my work.
Artist helps a lot giving information about the process. I am very pleased with the overall experience. I have already recommended this workshop to my friends.

Abbie Mitchell Jan 2023


Fun and interesting workshop and I look forward to having a play at home using my new knowledge! Wendy was warm and enthusiastic. Lovely location and a very enjoyable experience.

Jade Day Jan 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


I purchased the Botanical Print Workshop with Wendy for my mum and my 15 year old daughter for Christmas. They both thoroughly enjoyed the class. Wendy was incredibly knowledgeable and made them both feel extremely comfortable and welcome. Wendy had conversations with everybody and treated my daughter exactly the same as she did the other ladies in the class. Both of them came home with pieces they loved that they’d made in the class and cannot wait to try the techniques that Wendy taught them at home. Feedback from both of them is that it is a highly recommended class, experience and teacher.

Textiles class review by Jade Day - Sydney

Noni Mitchell Jan 2023


A fabulous Summer afternoon of creativity & congeniality in a beautiful bush setting! Wendy is an inspiring teacher & artist & a generous host. Loved the whole experience & was thrilled with the results from my first attempt at Botanical printing on a silk scarf & paper. I’m hooked & have shared what I learned & made with family & friends. Bought Wendy’s Natural Dyer’s Notebook as a reference & look forward to returning for more fun & experimentation

Textiles class review by Noni Mitchell - Sydney

Sue Murray Jan 2023


This workshop was perfectly pitched and thoroughly enjoyable while also being inspiring and informative. I want to do it again!
The location, the pace, the knowledgeable explanations and positive energy made it truly memorable. The afternoon tea and other touches made it feel like a special event. Outstanding value for money and great fun.

Textiles class review by Sue Murray - Sydney

Demee Nov 2022


This class was fabulous! Wendy was so knowledgeable and inspiring in how she explained the process behind the printing and the potential for how we can continue practicing this at home. The venue was stunning with a view of the bush, and we just had the best time chatting and working on our project. I would recommend this workshop to everyone!

Rowan Yeomans Nov 2022


Wendy is a great teacher and goes out of her way to make you comfortable and even gave us all a plant to take home! She gave us a range of projects to work on such as ecodying silk, linen, paper as well as using natural materials for shibori dying and dying hand spun wool. She also explained some of the science and chemical processes behind the process which was super interesting. I particularly liked how my silk and paper pieces turned out.

I attended the workshop with my mum and would recommend attending with a friend as it is a slow process so it's nice to have a person you know to enjoy Wendy's lovely hospitality, afternoon tea offerings, and beautiful home studio with as you wait for your pieces to process and soak in the beautiful natural environment you've been creating art in.

Textiles class review by Rowan Yeomans - Sydney

Belinda Ellis Nov 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Wendy is personable and readily shared her experience with our class. Afternoon tea at the end of the class is a treat. Will return. Thank you.

Elise Connolly Nov 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Amazing variety of projects and sparkling afternoon tea was excellent. A really fun day. Thanks Wendy!

Chris(Tine) Prasad Oct 2022


Wendy is an incredibly talented, experienced and engaging teacher. She is also warm, supportive and exceptionally generous. Beautiful premises. I cannotcrecommend her more highly.

Anne Collard Oct 2022


I went with a girlfriend having never done any spinning before. Wendy was excellent at passing on her knowledge. She also helped me with my pre loved spinning wheel giving me pointers on how to make it work well for me. Highly recommended!

Anne Bennett Oct 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Teacher was lovely and very informative and helpful. I had a wonderful time with my daughter. We are thrilled with how our scarves turned out! It was also lovely to have afternoon tea and be surrounded by beautiful bushland. Highly recommend this course!

Kathy White Oct 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


My 3 friends and I had the best rainy afternoon for a long time. Wendy was so lovely and knowledgeable. The class was great fun and we even had some bubbles and got to take home a original botanical silk scarf.

Elise Connolly Sep 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


This was my second class and it was well spent learning new skills. Thanks Wendy :)

Patricia Muscat Sep 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This was a great class in a beautiful environment. Wendy was a knowledgeable teacher and a gracious host to her home.

Susan Fowler Aug 2022


Teacher was great patient and encouraging. Venue was inspiring the bush and the art studio set a great mood for learning. Supplies were varied and offered plentiful choice. I left with my own textile basket a little wonky but it was my first try. Definitely inspired to do more. Many Thanks Wendy

Elise Connolly Aug 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


This was a fantastic class! I learnt a lot and a a great time. Thank you Wendy :)

Sue Dean Aug 2022


THis was my first ever experience of spinning. Wendy is a wonderful teacher and has a lovely studio arrangement. She is very friendly and hospitable. I was so inspired after my first class that I have now bought my own spinning wheel and am looking forward to my next class after some practice. Wendy is very knowledgable and keen to share and able to explain clearly all aspects. I could not have asked for anything more. Thank you so much Wendy. I highly recommend this class.

Wei Lee Jul 2022


Very enjoy
Wonderful teacher
Wonderful service
Nice lessons
A lot of fun and knowledge
Great!

Claire Walsh Apr 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Wendy is amazing! She has a warm and caring approach to her teaching. She is an extremely experienced fibre artist whose passion is demonstrated in everything that she does. Highly recommend!

Claire Walsh Apr 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


One of the best classes I have done. Wendy is an inspiration with her art making processes.

Botanical Print Workshop review by Claire Walsh - Sydney

Debbie Oliver Mar 2022


Wendy is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher. I really loved this course and I was able to make some beautiful botanical prints. The course was relaxed and well paced in a lovely bush land setting. Highly recommend this course… I was amazed how easy it was.

Jasmin Lin Mar 2022

61 ClassBento workshops attended • 62 reviews


Wendy is a creative, fun, generous with her knowledge and innovate. I enjoyed making prints on the scarves and paper. Thank you for a fun Saturday.

Botanical Print Workshop review by Jasmin Lin - Sydney

Catherine Lee Nov 2021

22 ClassBento workshops attended • 23 reviews


The most beautiful location! So well organised and natural!
Loved the class, Wendy is so generous sharing her wisdom and our scarves we made you would be proud to wear them at a fancy event
It was a great afternoon, learning something completely different
And the wine and food was an added bonus!

Textiles class review by Catherine Lee - Sydney

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