Lampshade Tutorial
ONLINE
Thursday 24 June
Online
This workshop is a demonstration workshop. This is like a "try before you buy" way of learning how to make a lampshade. This is your opportunity to see how easy it is to make a lampshade before you buy a kit from our online store. Our kits come with very comprehensive instructions and are easy [...]
Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 26 June
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
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 empire lampshade from scratch. Using fabric of your choice, make a new décor item that will be the [...]
Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Friday 2 July
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
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 empire lampshade from scratch. Using fabric of your choice, make a new décor item that will be the [...]
Shop Morning
Sunday 4 July
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
We are opening the studios on set dates so that you can pop in, drop by, say hello and grab some supplies!!! Here are the details: No appointment necessary We accept all types of payments FREE morning coffee (or tea) on the deck! No need to let us know if you are coming - just [...]
Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Sunday 11 July
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
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 empire lampshade from scratch. Using fabric of your choice, make a new décor item that will be the [...]
Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Friday 30 July
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
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 empire lampshade from scratch. Using fabric of your choice, make a new décor item that will be the [...]
Lino Printing
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 31 July
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
Introduction to Lino Block Printing Learn the basics of lino block printing on 100% linen tea towels. You’ll be stepped through the process of designing your image (we will have some sample designs for inspiration and use), transferring your image onto the block, carving the block and printing your creation. This workshop will be held [...]
Fabric Basket Coiling
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
There is nothing quite as satisfying as creating a useful object from scrap materials! Learn a new skill and have some fun while you inject your personality into the making of a coiled basket using recycled fabrics! Karen Wright from Zenzero Design will be your tutor and guide you step-by-step through the process. About Karen: [...]
Essential Lampshades
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Make a drum or empire style lampshade! We use the same techniques that the professional lampshade makers use to produce that perfect shade ! Using fabric of your choice (you can bring it with you or choose from the range we will have available), make a new décor item that will be the [...]
Lino Printing
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Introduction to Lino Block Printing - Draw, Carve, Print! Learn the basics of lino block printing on 100% linen tea towels. You’ll be stepped through the process of designing your image (we will have some sample designs for inspiration and use), transferring your image onto the block, carving the block and printing your creation. During [...]
Scalloped Lampshades
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Scalloped Edge Linen Lampshade This is an all-new Ministry of Handmade Workshop!!! These scalloped edge lampshades are in a category all of their own ……. their European styling is guaranteed to impress! And what a playful alternative to the straight lines of regular lampshades. Using a custom Ministry of Handmade scalloped ring set and template, [...]
Lino Printing
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Introduction to Lino Block Printing - Draw, Carve, Print! Learn the basics of lino block printing on 100% linen tea towels. You’ll be stepped through the process of designing your image (we will have some sample designs for inspiration and use), transferring your image onto the block, carving the block and printing your creation. During [...]
Gelatin Plate Monoprinting
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August Morning
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Experience the fabulously fun, spontaneous and painterly art of gelatin plate monoprinting. With this process, there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’, There are no ‘mistakes’. It is playful and creative. In this one half-day workshop we will work with found and organic shapes and objects to produce a series of one-off prints on paper. We [...]
Nature Clay Vessels
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Get in touch with the beautiful Montville surroundings and hand make clay vessels inspired by nature. Vanessa will teach pinch pot and joining techniques for you to create a range of bowls, cups and composite shapes. Use various techniques to decorate your wares from incising, pressing, colouring and piercing. You have the choice to take [...]
Gelatin Plate Monoprinting
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Experience the fabulously fun, spontaneous and painterly art of gelatin plate monoprinting. With this process, there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’, There are no ‘mistakes’. It is playful and creative. In this one half-day workshop we will work with found and organic shapes and objects to produce a series of one-off prints on paper. We [...]
Essential Lampshades
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Make a drum or empire style lampshade! We use the same techniques that the professional lampshade makers use to produce that perfect shade ! Using fabric of your choice (you can bring it with you or choose from the range we will have available), make a new décor item that will be the [...]
Fabric Basket Coiling
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
There is nothing quite as satisfying as creating a useful object from scrap materials! Learn a new skill and have some fun while you inject your personality into the making of a coiled basket using recycled fabrics! Karen Wright from Zenzero Design will be your tutor and guide you step-by-step through the process. About Karen: [...]
Rocket and Hero Lamps with Designer Fabric
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Rocket and Hero Lamps with Designer Fabric This will be a treat!! Create your very own Hero Lamp or Rocket Lamp with luxury designer fabric! We will have a selection of very special designer fabrics, including the internationally recognised artist, Debra Hood! You will have access to other Australian designers fabrics as well. Most fabrics [...]