Textiles and Mixed Media Workshops

Prayer Flags

Prayer flags are traditionally made in Tibet and are used to carry messages on the wind. In this workshop you will make your own flags from scrap fabrics and mixed media. Take them home and decorate your garden or patio area.

 Helen O'Hara the Hoarders Art room prayer flag textile

Helen O'Hara the Hoarders Art room Flip and Stitch book Cover

Flip and Stitch Fabric Book Cover

Use fabric strips and the “quilt and flip” method to make a delightful fabric book cover for any book. You’ll be amazed how quickly these simple book covers come together.

Helen O'Hara the Hoarders Art room Wet felt

Basic Wet Felting

Anyone can learn to make felt from wool fibres. In this wet felting workshop you’ll learn the basic techniques and make a decorated felt piece to take home.

Helen O'Hara the Hoarders Art Room wet felted vase vessel

Basic Wet Felted Vessel

Did you know you can make a vase from wool? In this simple, resist, wet felting workshop you will make a small felted vessel to take home.

Helen O'Hara the Hoarders Art room Mixed media textile postcard

Mixed Media Fabric Postcards

You’ll be surprised to learn what can be sent “naked” through the mail. In this workshop you will use fabric scraps, mixed media and machine stitch to make several fabric postcards to send to friends. Participants will need to bring their own sewing machines.

Helen O'Hara the Hoarders Art room Textiles slash and burn

Textiles Slash and Burn

Why sew and cut when you can slash and burn? In this experimental textiles workshop find out how to cut and “sew” with a soldering iron.  Participants will need to bring their own soldering iron and facemask.

Helen O'Hara the Hoarders Art roomtextile sculpture

Long Course – Textile and Mixed Media Sculptures

Textiles is not just about flat fabrics! In this multi-session workshop we will make mixed media and textile panels which we will then assemble into a sculpture. Participants will need to bring their own sewing machines.

Helen O'Hara the Hoarders Art Room Experimental textiles

Long Course – Introduction to Experimental Textiles for Beginners

Experiment with all sorts of textiles and techniques in this multi-session workshop. Begin by dyeing and printing your own fabrics which you will then use in projects of your choice which may include, quilting, sculpture and wall-hangings.

I’m available to teach in-person workshops for children, adults, schools and community groups. Tools and equipment are provided for all classes unless otherwise stated, consumable materials can be provided on request.

Don’t see quite what you need? All workshops can be tailored to suit your group.

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