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Textile Collage & Slow Stitch Course

What you'll learn

Learn to assemble, patch, and hand-stitch with our sewing short courses in Sydney!

Calling all textile lovers! Create your own textile heirloom piece using the art of textile collage, which is currently making a resurgence in craft circles.

Textile collage is a sustainable and mindful practice, inspired by mending and repair culture. In this hands-on course, you'll learn how to make something new using well-worn, pre-loved, and new fabrics. 

With the guidance of your experienced tutor, you'll free up your creative process and learn the design and development process of this textile approach. 

You'll use expressive hand-stitching and freehand mark-making techniques to create your own unique textile collage piece which can be framed as an artwork or turned into a cushion cover, a table runner, or a tote bag. It's the perfect opportunity to up-cycle and repurpose that fabric you love, but don't know what to do with!

Whether you're just starting out on your textile journey or want to develop your skills further - if you love the qualities of handmade cloth and hand-stitching - this course is for you.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Textile Collage & Slow Stitch course, you should have:

  • Learned some beautiful hand-stitching techniques.
  • Crafted a beautiful piece of your own.
  • Learned the art of slow stitch as a form of mindfulness and relaxation.

Intended audience

Who is this Textile Collage course for?

This class is designed for beginners. No prior experience is required.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class:

  • An assortment of small hand-picked fabric pieces/scraps. (Suggestion - various patterns, textures, shades of colour. Work with one colour scheme)
  • An assortment of threads (embroidery, sewing cotton)
  • Calico fabric ×1 metre
  • Sewing pins
  • Hand sewing needles (various sizes)
  • Fabric scissors
  • Quick unpick

Additional information

Please note the following:

  • Please wear covered shoes.

Course testimonials

  • said: It gave me permission to be creative and continue with my own projects. Looking forward to an intermediate/advanced class to explore new ways of sewing Boro.

  • said: Creative quiet time with Judith’s encouragement and direction

  • said: Very friendly and supportive environment with a highly skilled and friendly tutor!

  • said: I really enjoyed seeing my sampler develop and being able to ask questions as I went along. I also thought it was a very welcoming environment.

  • said: This was a great introduction - Judith was very knowledgeable and demonstrated a range of stitches and approaches, and gave everyone time and attention.

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