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Cut it-Paint it-Stitch it with Caroline Sharkey in Lindfield Sydney at My Sewing Supplies.30-31st August 2025.
Join Caroline Sharkey in this hands-on workshop where you'll explore the art of creating a unique embellished surface. This delightful session will guide you in enhancing your garden-themed artwork through personalized designs and stitching. Discover how to bring your garden inspirations to life using various techniques such as stenciling, stamping, thread painting, and texturing surfaces. Plus, learn the art of 3-D embroidery and Bobbin work. Come ready to unleash your creativity.
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Create with Wabi-Sabi Designs in Urunga again 24-25-26th OCT 2025
Design and Dye your own fabric then Embellish with traditional stitching! WABI-SABI Designs are coming back to Urunga by popular demand…
Experience the magic of Shibori (Japanese resist-dyeing) using Japanese indigo. Participants will learn how indigo dye is made in Japan and ten or more Shibori techniques. You will also learn what you can make in your future projects (bags, quilt tops, clothing) with indigo dyed materials. In the process of creating scarves and 2m of fabric for you to use in projects, you will explore as many of these techniques as you wish and amaze yourself with what is possible in this very accessible craft.
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Abstract Flowers workshop 1-2 NOV 2025 at My Sewing Supplies in SYLVANIA SYDNEY
Join Caroline for a two-day workshop focused on crafting your own unique abstract floral arrangements through textile art. Whether you're inspired by your garden blooms or the wildflowers of the bush, this workshop invites you to explore your creativity. You'll enjoy creating one-of-a-kind backgrounds, hand-painting flowers, and incorporating thread painting along with 3-D embellishments to bring your vision to life. Dive into the world of abstract art and let your imagination flourish!
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The Ulysses Butterfly with Bree Thomas in Urunga 8-9th Nov 2025
Create a 3D textile sculpture of Queensland’s symbol for tourism, the Ulysses butterfly. Ulysses takes flight from a cluster of 3D eucalyptus leaves- these can be mounted on a quilted panel background as Wall ART. Use texture and stitch on fabric surfaces with Bree, thread painting and blend colour to enhanced your individual artworks. Bree is a celebrated Gallery Artist in textiles with a strong connection to nature and her surroundings, The world of moths, butterflies and insects are a strong influence to Bree’s designs and her uncanny way to make life-like sculptural creations is a feast for the eyes.
2026 Workshop Schedule
Camp Creative Bellingen
Seascapes workshop Jan 12-13-14
www.campcreative.com.au
Be inspired by the underwater world and learn to translate these into fibre pieces. Learn to look at fabric and texture in a whole different way. Cut, mix and sew back fabric together like you have never done before. Experiment with free machine embroidery, water-soluble fabrics and embellishments to finish your original artworks. Learn to master techniques as you go, look at colour in a new way and play with all those fantastic fabric bits! This exciting workshop will develop many ideas for future projects.
You will learn to use your sewing machine to create beautiful surface embellishments; knowledge of the basics of free machine work is an advantage for this workshop but is suitable for all levels of experience.
Slow Stitch weekend with Caroline.
Jan 17-18 URUNGA
Join this slow stitch weekend where you can connect with fellow creators, share the making, and learn from each other in a supportive and encouraging environment. The Freedom to Stitch and Embellish, break the rules….whatever they are!
Little Bee and Flower Pouches
FEB 14-15 ZIG ZAG Sewing
Waratah NEWCASTLE NSW.
Stitch your individual designs with caroline embellishing slow stitched bees and flowers to create a stunning surface cover for these little pouches.
Caroline will take you through her layering and stitching process to bring out the magic in simple designs and add that special touch of zing!
Please contact www.zigzagsewing.com.au
tel:02-4960-2426
Gloria Loughman
March 27-28-29 2026
Immerse yourself in a creative experience with Gloria Loughman….
‘Playing On the Surface’
Expression of Interest Now so we can send you more details when they are available
May 29-30-31 2026
Discover Freestyle Machine Embroidery.
With CINDY WATKINS.
Have you ever wanted to try freestyle embroidery with your sewing machine but did not feel confident you could, do it? This workshop is for you.
CIndy will take you through the steps and teach the skills and techniques you need to create unique and beautiful freestyle machine-stitched embroideries. You will be using your own images in this workshop. Cindy will help you select suitable images before the workshop. This will assist you with thread selection and make the most of your time in the workshop.
All skill levels will be catered for, but it is recommended that you are familiar with your sewing machine and have basic sewing skills so that you can gain the most benefit from the workshop.
the Port Douglas Sewing Up a Tropical Retreat MAY 15-16-17 2026! Experience the coastal vibe intertwined with innovative textile art techniques in this exclusive boutique workshop led by Caroline. Set against the stunning backdrop of Port Douglas, this workshop invites you to create a unique piece that captures the essence of your tropical paradise memories and your connection to this beautiful locale. Throughout the workshop, Caroline will guide you through a variety of techniques that come together to enhance your creative journey. You can choose and it all techniques to craft a painted surface, add your personal design markings, and create the exquisite textural fabric for which Caroline is renowned. As you decorate and embellish your project, you'll discover the joy of bringing your tropical theme to life. The pièce de résistance will be the stunning 3-D flowers, beautifully painted and stitched, adding a vibrant touch to your tropical paradise creation. A second choice depicting mangrove trees on tropical waterways learning techniques that will enhance any of your textile artworks.
Sophie Standing is Coming to Urunga in JUNE 11-14 2026.
JUNE 27-28 BRISBANE workshop
Workshop Botanical Masterpieces
with Caroline Sharkey
2 Days of Textile Art adventures with Caroline to make your own designed Botanical Masterpiece.
Cutting fabrics into small pieces and remake new surfaces with Caroline’s signature techniques,
then using these new fabrics to create Botanical forms to add to the rest of your design.
Open to all levels of experience.
hosted by Suzanne Howie at link below.
Wabi Sabi Designs Australia
Shuji and Alison Yamazaki the Masters at Indigo shibori.
Create with Wabi-Sabi Design and Dye your own fabrics then Embellish with traditional stitching! WABI-SABI Designs will be coming back to Urunga by popular demand…
Experience the magic of Shibori (Japanese resist-dyeing) using Japanese indigo. Participants will learn how indigo dye is made in Japan and ten or more Shibori techniques. You will also learn what you can make in your future projects (bags, quilt tops, clothing) with indigo dyed materials. In the process of creating scarves and 2m of fabric for you to use in projects, you will explore as many of these techniques as you wish and amaze yourself with what is possible in this very accessible craft. A full fabric and equipment kit is included in this workshop so you have that the best outcome for a successful workshop.
OCTOBER 24-25
Lesley Mays in Mildura VIC
Join Caroline for this workshop depicting Aussie Birds and landscapes.
Contact Lesleymays.com.au for EOI list.
More samples to come.
Nov 13-14-15
Mandy Murray is Coming to Urunga……..
