Classes and events
Monthly mending
Once a month you can join me at the RePlace to learn a new mending skill and mend your clothes. Please bring along at least a couple of items to repair if you have them otherwise I will teach you the basics of mending via hand and/or sewing machine and overlocker.
These sessions are friendly and everyone works at their own pace and are suitable for beginners right through to people who know how to mend but want access to a sewing machine and/or overlocker.
Add some whimsy to your wardrobe
Do you want more colour, fun or whimsy in your wardrobe? Are things feeling a bit
shabby or outdated? Instead of discarding garments and shoes that feel worn,
stained, or outdated, join this colourful, creative workshop and reimagine them into
wearable art you'll want to add to your wardrobe- because the most sustainable
piece is the one you already have.
Whether you're a seasoned crafter or an absolute beginner, Fiona and Thea will walk
you through every step, share insider tips, and cheer you on- guiding you to
experiment in a relaxed, supportive space. Texture, colour, and detail will come
together in a way that feels personal to you and breathe new life and whimsy into
your wardrobe.
By the end of the day, you'l have transformed your pieces, ready to be worn and
loved again plus gained new skills and confidence to continue at home. You’ll also
take home a care kit to keep your creations looking sharp long after the workshop
ends.
Transformation over disposal. Creativity over consumption.
Spots are limited- come and create with us!
What to Bring-
Bring a selection of what you'd like to transform- we recommend choosing 5–6 items
to give yourself plenty of options to play with. Some ideas include:
An old pair of shoes (sneakers, flats, crocs or boots work best for foiling)
A garment with a stain or mark you'd love to cover
Something with a small tear or worn patch, perfect for appliqué
A plain or faded piece that could use a pop of colour or hand-dyeing
A leather jacket, bag or corset with scratches or peeling
A sentimental item you're not ready to let go of but rarely wear
Anything oversized or ill-fitting you'd like to reimagine with stitching or detail
This is a full day event and Lunch will not be provided. Please BYO Food tea and coffee and water available
Location
Georgia Draws A House
245B Parramatta Rd, Annandale NSW 2038, Australia
FORM ART
Found Objects and Reclaimed Materials (FORM) ART
Use a range of vintage textiles and other reclaimed materials to create one of three crafts from our minis menu.
These crafts are beginner friendly and encourage you to play with colour and design to create your own art. You should complete it during the session.
Complete one craft each session
Choices -
Woollen blanket Kitty cats - create a cute woollen cat for you or a gift, embellish to give it personality.
Embroidered/ applique patch - a range of applique materials mostly vintage and reclaimed are available, bring along an item of clothing to add your applique to or create a patch for when you need it.
Brooch - using reclaimed vintage materials, some Fiona has hand dyed to create a unique brooch for a jacket or a hat.
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Give vintage fabrics a vibrant new life in this hands-on, 2 hour workshop using cold water dyes! You'll learn how to prep textiles, experiment with color applications, and explore creative dyeing techniques inspired by a range of finished projects. You will be working on fabric you'll complete multiple small, one-of-a-kind pieces to take home.
This is a fun and messy process, so wear old clothes and/or bring an apron. Come get your hands dirty and discover the magic of transforming forgotten textiles into something beautifully renewed!
Materials list- Old shirt /apron any small pieces of vintage textiles you have at home.
Fiona will supply a range of vintage textiles but you can bring small pieces of vintage textiles if you want to dye your own.