About this Event
Saturday 26 October
Two separate sessions, choose either:
Morning 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
or
Afternoon 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Immerse yourself in the peaceful rhythm of hand-stitching while exploring the rich textures and colours of upcycled materials. Using naturally dyed and thrifted fabric and threads, you will stitch a beautiful miniature landscape brooch. Whether you are an experienced crafter or a complete beginner, Pippita will guide you through the delights of slow stitching and a creative application of this valuable mindfulness technique.
You will learn:
- methods for selecting suitable fabrics
- techniques for layering and constructing your landscape
- simple running stitch, French knots, blanket stitch and fly stitch
Discover a new sustainable craft while creating a unique accessory. After this workshop, you will have a beautiful piece of wearable art to keep or gift to a loved one.
Extra info: Suitable for all levels. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Morning/afternoon tea provided – tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Bring with you: All materials are provided, feel free to bring your own needles and scissors.
$65 / $55 InSight Members
Early bird price: $60 / $50 InSight Members, for bookings before Sunday 6 October.
Please note, InSight members need to add a promo code when booking in order to access the member discount. Please call us on 4780 5410 if you are unsure of your member promo code.
About Pippita
Pippita Bennett creates stitched landscapes of places lived in and visited. Her home on Dharug and Gundungurra country is the source of her practice; she uses leaves, bark and flowers from her surrounds and the wild places she travels to dye the threads and textiles she works with, gathering extra inspiration from thrifted materials. Her dyed fabrics are soaked with the memory of the place they were dyed; similarly thrifted fabric holds memory of its past use.
Pippita works wherever she finds herself: at home, in wild landscapes, in waiting rooms and libraries, allowing her needle to follow the line of a branch, rock or a thought. Stitches are her words; a journal of place and time, where memories and images overlay each other to form the landscape of a life.
Pippita studied art at the Tin Sheds as part of her architecture degree, and has worked in primary school teaching for the last twenty years. She is currently studying a Master of Art Therapy, and is happiest stitching with a dog on her lap and a cup of tea beside her.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba, Australia
AUD 60.00 to AUD 65.00
