This course will give you a broad introduction to the traditional and re-emerging craft of Crochet. Beginners will explore crochet through learning its basic principles, through crafting, designing, and constructing a purse or bag. You will learn about a wide variety of yarns and finishing techniques, as well as using professional terminology. Improvers in this day class will use their existing crochet knowledge to read patterns and make a variety of traditional granny squares.

Learn to create textile designs using the ancient Japanese art of Shibori while dyeing and manipulating cloth to create a variety of patterns. You will be introduced to the different types of cloth manipulation such as Arashi, Itajame, Nui, Kumo, Kanako and Miura. On this course, you will create a series of samples.

This one-day course is an introduction to surface design using dyes and special pigments. You will be introduced to a range of techniques of working with colour on fabric and you will have the opportunity to explore pattern, create motifs using print and employ innovative fabric manipulation techniques to create a range of fabric samples.

This course is a modern introduction to designing with embroidery exploring pattern, texture symmetry and colour. You will learn five popular stitches and the French knot. You will be able to choose a fun design (or a drawing of your own) to embroider for your own project.