Learn to Sew
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 7 August
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
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 we will ask you to observe our COVID-safe guidelines. Now, more than ever, [...]
Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 14 August
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 [...]
Lampshade Tutorial
ONLINE
Thursday 19 August
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
Friday 20 August
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 [...]
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: [...]
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Slow Stitched Luxury Cushion Thread up a needle and start slow stitching your very own luxury lumbar cushion. Using a pack of strips of fabulous linens and cottons, you’ll be able to customise your cushion front. Your pack will be carefully curated to include a mix of textures, designs and patterns that work brilliantly together. [...]
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 [...]
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Work on your own project Not interested in a full program of our workshops but relish the thought of dedicated making time? Perhaps you’d like to select one or two of our sessions and spent the rest of the week-end away from home getting crafty! Or just join us purely to work on your own [...]
Colour in – Embroidery Style
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Did you love to colour in as a child? Do you love to stitch? If you answered YES to either of these questions (or both) then this workshop is for you! In this workshop we will explore and learn traditional embroidery stitches and use their textures and shapes to ‘colour in’ the print on a [...]
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 [...]
Colour in – Embroidery Style
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Did you love to colour in as a child? Do you love to stitch? If you answered YES to either of these questions (or both) then this workshop is for you! In this workshop we will explore and learn traditional embroidery stitches and use their textures and shapes to ‘colour in’ the print on a [...]
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Work on your own project Not interested in a full program of our workshops but relish the thought of dedicated making time? Perhaps you’d like to select one or two of our sessions and spent the rest of the week-end away from home getting crafty! Or just join us purely to work on your own [...]
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August Afternoon
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Slow Stitched Luxury Cushion Thread up a needle and start slow stitching your very own luxury lumbar cushion. Using a pack of strips of fabulous linens and cottons, you’ll be able to customise your cushion front. Your pack will be carefully curated to include a mix of textures, designs and patterns that work brilliantly together. [...]
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 [...]
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Slow Stitched Luxury Cushion Thread up a needle and start slow stitching your very own luxury lumbar cushion. Using a pack of strips of fabulous linens and cottons, you’ll be able to customise your cushion front. Your pack will be carefully curated to include a mix of textures, designs and patterns that work brilliantly together. [...]
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Work on your own project Not interested in a full program of our workshops but relish the thought of dedicated making time? Perhaps you’d like to select one or two of our sessions and spent the rest of the week-end away from home getting crafty! Or just join us purely to work on your own [...]
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 [...]
Mosaic Jacket
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Mosaic Jacket Create your own signature jacket using the ModularME pattern. Please note: This workshop takes two sessions, Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon. If you book for this workshop you won't be able to fit in another Saturday workshop. Using a plain base fabric of your choice (such as denim and/or linen), add a variety [...]
Textile Carry Bag
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Join this fun workshop and create your own carry bag. You’ll receive a kit containing pre-wrapped rope, pre-stitched leather handles, button loop, button, draw string and toggle and lining fabric. Choose from one of the 3 colour ways available (colour preference must be confirmed prior to the workshop to allow time to prepare the kit). [...]
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 [...]
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Work on your own project Not interested in a full program of our workshops but relish the thought of dedicated making time? Perhaps you’d like to select one or two of our sessions and spent the rest of the week-end away from home getting crafty! Or just join us purely to work on your own [...]
Leather Trimmed Clutch
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Create your own leather trimmed clutch bag. You will receive a kit containing all the materials required to finish your own stylish clutch bag. Choose from a selection of leather colour options (your kit will include pre-cut leather panels, pre-stitched wrist strap, metal bag hardware, pre-cut wadding and a coloured zip) and team your leather [...]
Macrame Rope Bag
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Join Leonie from Entwined Macrame and learn the art of macramé (aka tying knots) in this fun and intensive workshop where you will learn the basics of macramé. You get to take home your own beautiful and strong macramé rope bag. You'll learn the hitch knot and use it to create a practical and sturdy [...]
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Slow Stitched Luxury Cushion Thread up a needle and start slow stitching your very own luxury lumbar cushion. Using a pack of strips of fabulous linens and cottons, you’ll be able to customise your cushion front. Your pack will be carefully curated to include a mix of textures, designs and patterns that work brilliantly together. [...]
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 [...]
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Work on your own project Not interested in a full program of our workshops but relish the thought of dedicated making time? Perhaps you’d like to select one or two of our sessions and spent the rest of the week-end away from home getting crafty! Or just join us purely to work on your own [...]
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 [...]
Forbidden Fruit
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Forbidden Fruit Pin Cushion What a fun project to wind up a creative weekend! You’ll be wanting to make this forbidden fruit over and over again to gift to crafty friends! And it’s a perfect scrap buster for using up small pieces of lovely fabrics. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the assembly process for the [...]
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Montville Village Hall
137 Memorial Close, Montville
Work on your own project Not interested in a full program of our workshops but relish the thought of dedicated making time? Perhaps you’d like to select one or two of our sessions and spent the rest of the week-end away from home getting crafty! Or just join us purely to work on your own [...]
Flange Edged Cushions
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 4 September
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
Create a cushion that is a step above the ordinary in this workshop. A flange edge creates interest and personality without the fuss and added skills needed for a piped edge. As this edge is easy to achieve, this workshop is great for people with basic sewing skills keen to develop further as well as [...]
Bench Seats
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Friday 22 October
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
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 length to suit your own needs…. a bench seat for the foot of your bed, extra seating for your living space, a signature piece to add impact in an [...]
Bench Seats
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 23 October
Ministry of Handmade Studio
11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
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 length to suit your own needs…. a bench seat for the foot of your bed, extra seating for your living space, a signature piece to add impact in an [...]