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Lampshade Tutorial
ONLINE
Wednesday 28 July
Lampshade Tutorial
ONLINE
Wednesday 28 July
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 […]
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Learn to Sew Tutorial
ONLINE
Thursday 29 July
Learn to Sew Tutorial
ONLINE
Thursday 29 July
Our Beginner Learn to Sew Workshop was our first ever class! We have been teaching it here in our studios non-stop for nearly nine years. Now we are excited to offer this class via ZOOM. After sewing for about 55 years (yes, I’m that old), I have watched lots of people start (or restart) their […]
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Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Friday 30 July
Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Friday 30 July
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 hero of […]
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Lino Printing
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 31 July
Lino Printing
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 31 July
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 […]
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Lou Jaeger x Hero Lamps
FACE-to-FACE Workshop
Sunday 1 August Morning
Lou Jaeger x Hero Lamps
FACE-to-FACE Workshop
Sunday 1 August Morning
Rocket and Hero Lamps with Lou Jaeger Art Print We love a great collaboration! Join us for this very special workshop event that celebrates Sunshine Coast and Brisbane artisans! Take the stunning artwork of successful Buderim painter, Lou Jaeger, and marry it with a unique lamp base system designed and built in Brisbane*. Right there […]
Lou Jaeger x Hero Lamps
FACE-to-FACE Workshop
Sunday 1 August Afternoon
Lou Jaeger x Hero Lamps
FACE-to-FACE Workshop
Sunday 1 August Afternoon
Rocket and Hero Lamps with Lou Jaeger Art Print We love a great collaboration! Join us for this very special workshop event that celebrates Sunshine Coast and Brisbane artisans! Take the stunning artwork of successful Buderim painter, Lou Jaeger, and marry it with a unique lamp base system designed and built in Brisbane*. Right there […]
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Learn to Sew
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 7 August
Learn to Sew
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 7 August
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, […]
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Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 14 August
Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 14 August
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 hero of […]
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Lampshade Tutorial
ONLINE
Thursday 19 August
Lampshade Tutorial
ONLINE
Thursday 19 August
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 […]
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Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Friday 20 August
Lampshades
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Friday 20 August
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 hero of […]
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Fabric Basket Coiling
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Fabric Basket Coiling
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
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
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
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
Friday 27 August
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
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
Colour in – Embroidery Style
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
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 […]
Essential Lampshades
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
Essential Lampshades
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August
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 hero of […]
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August Afternoon
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Friday 27 August Afternoon
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. […]
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Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
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
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
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
Gelatin Plate Monoprinting
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August Morning
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 […]
Lino Printing
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Lino Printing
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
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 […]
Mosaic Jacket
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
Mosaic Jacket
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
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
Textile Carry Bag
Makers Escape Workshop
Saturday 28 August
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). […]
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Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
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 […]
Macrame Rope Bag
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Macrame Rope Bag
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
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 […]
Leather Trimmed Clutch
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Leather Trimmed Clutch
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
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 […]
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Slow Stitched Cushion
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
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
Essential Lampshades
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
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 hero of […]
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
Work On Your Own Project
Makers Escape Workshop
Sunday 29 August
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 […]
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Flange Edged Cushions
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 4 September
Flange Edged Cushions
FACE-TO-FACE Workshop
Saturday 4 September
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 […]