Slow Stitching Sunday 5th of July 1:00pm-4:00pm

Slow Stitching Sunday 5th of July 1:00pm-4:00pmBe introduced to the mindful practise of slow stitching. Explore the combination of colour, form, and texture to create beautiful abstract textile art. You can use you own fabric, thread, needles and pins or I will supply you with a kit including all you will need (unique botanical dyed natural fabric and thread, embroidery scissors, high quality pins and needles). Of course, the kit accessories are for you to take home. Cost: $45 own supplies or $95

These earrings have been dyed with beet powder

needles and pins or I will supply you with a kit including all you will need (unique botanical dyed natural fabrics and threads

This 100% Madagascan raffia has been hand dyed in an indigo vat that I created on my verandah

embroidery scissor

These ribbons were hand dyed by me using camellia flowers collected from a neighbours garden

These ribbons were hand dyed by me with madder modified with iron

This workshop has a limit of 10 participants

Be introduced to the magic and beauty of natural dyeing

These ribbons were hand dyed by me using cutch powder

but my  favourite colours are from the dyes that I extract from plants and kitchen scraps

This 100% Madagascan raffia has been hand dyed by me using tansy flowers and iron water

how to effectively mordant both protein and cellulose fibres and the technique of extraction dyeing