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October 2020
Create your own or bench seat in one easy lesson! Stamp your flair on your home with a practical piece of occasional furniture. You choose the size and height to suit your own needs….a footstool to place in front of your favourite arm chair, a bench seat for the foot of your bed, extra seating [...]
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Due to COVID restrictions we will be super diligent in bringing you a safe workshop - and we have limited spaces. You can now visit us and enjoy the Ministry of Handmade advantage! We use the same techniques that the professional lampshade makers use . . . no sewing, no glueing ! Create [...]
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Edge trimmed cushions: Flair + Style without all the hard work! Edge trimming (think piping, fringing, pom poms) really does add a whole new dimension to cushions, but there is no rule that says it has to go right around the cushion! Add a decorative feature to just the sides of a cushion is EASY [...]
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Create your own stunning pleated lampshade! There is something special about the look of a pleated lampshade. The added texture and definition can really be a focal point in a room and add another layer of interest and sophistication. Pleated shades are made entirely from fabric with a pleated fabric outer and a fabric lining. [...]
Find out moreDue to COVID restrictions we will be super diligent in bringing you a safe workshop - and we have limited spaces. You can now visit us and enjoy the Ministry of Handmade advantage! We use the same techniques that the professional lampshade makers use . . . no sewing, no glueing ! Create [...]
Find out moreDue to COVID restrictions we will be super diligent in bringing you a safe workshop. You can now visit us and enjoy the Ministry of Handmade advantage! We use the same techniques that the professional lampshade makers use . . . no sewing, no glueing ! Create your own professional standard drum or [...]
Find out moreDue to COVID restrictions we will be super diligent in bringing you a safe workshop. You can now visit us and enjoy the Ministry of Handmade advantage! We use the same techniques that the professional lampshade makers use . . . no sewing, no glueing ! Create your own professional standard drum or [...]
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In this Kokedama Workshop, you will be guided step-by-step through this centuries-old Japanese art form. This workshop will be held on the verandah adjacent to our studio, and due to COVID restrictions we have restricted the number of attendees. We will also ask you to comply with our COVID-safe guidelines. Kokedamas are easy to make [...]
Find out moreDecember 2020
Home sewing is the new Black! There is huge resurgence of interest in learning the skills to help you: create your own clothing repair and adjust existing garments make your own soft furnishings This workshop will be held in our studio, and due to COVID restrictions we have restricted the number of attendees. We will [...]
Find out moreDue to COVID restrictions we will be super diligent in bringing you a safe workshop. You can now visit us and enjoy the Ministry of Handmade advantage! We use the same techniques that the professional lampshade makers use . . . no sewing, no glueing ! Create your own professional standard drum or [...]
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