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Workshops
Stitched Stories: Appliqué Art from Recycled Textiles
Saturday 13 June 2026
10.30am – 4pm
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In this full-day workshop, explore the creative possibilities of appliqué using recycled and repurposed fabrics.
Be guided through design development, fabric selection, composition, and stitching techniques to create a unique textile artwork ready for display.
You will:
Gain confidence in selecting and preparing recycled fabrics for textile art.
Learn design strategies for building depth, contrast, and focal points using fabric.
Practice appliqué techniques including raw-edge appliqué, layered collage, decorative hand stitches, and optional machine stitching.
Create an original textile artwork using sustainable materials.
This workshop emphasises sustainability, creative reuse, hand-stitching techniques, and personal storytelling through fabric.
