August 1, 2024 10:00 am - August 4, 2024 3:30 pm Claremont Showground
Using one of Helen’s simple Flower Power designs, students will use Helen’s supplies to paint on fabric to create an 8” block. Students will gain insightful instruction from Helen’s 40 year experience in painting on fabric. Helen will cover what fabric is best to use, how much water to apply, how to control the movement of colour, how to use the brush strokes and how to create interesting texture and blends. Students will complete an 8” painted block and be armed with knowledge and skills to paint into your future projects.
Helen’s sessions are offered in 4 different mediums. Each session focuses on just one of the mediums.
Options are – Inktense Pencils, Caran D’Ache water soluble crayons, Lumiere metallic fabric paint or Sun Dyes.
Class supplies include base fabric, choice of Flower Power designs, brushes, fabric markers for tracing and all the paint and pencils, crayons or dyes required. Students get to take home their finished block ready to quilt. This could be the start of your new direction, painting fabric for your next quilt project.
Duration 90 mins.
June 13, 2024 10:00 am - June 15, 2024 3:30 pm Prince of Wales Showgrounds
Using one of Helen’s simple Flower Power designs, students will use Helen’s supplies to paint on fabric to create an 8” block. Students will gain insightful instruction from Helen’s 40 year experience in painting on fabric. Helen will cover what fabric is best to use, how much water to apply, how to control the movement of colour, how to use the brush strokes and how to create interesting texture and blends. Students will complete an 8” painted block and be armed with knowledge and skills to paint into your future projects.
Helen’s sessions are offered in 4 different mediums. Each session focuses on just one of the mediums.
Options are – Inktense Pencils, Caran D’Ache water soluble crayons, Lumiere metallic fabric paint or Sun Dyes.
Class supplies include base fabric, choice of Flower Power designs, brushes, fabric markers for tracing and all the paint and pencils, crayons or dyes required. Students get to take home their finished block ready to quilt. This could be the start of your new direction, painting fabric for your next quilt project.
Duration 90 mins.
May 23, 2024 10:00 am - May 26, 2024 3:30 pm EPIC
Using one of Helen’s simple Flower Power designs, students will use Helen’s supplies to paint on fabric to create an 8” block. Students will gain insightful instruction from Helen’s 40 year experience in painting on fabric. Helen will cover what fabric is best to use, how much water to apply, how to control the movement of colour, how to use the brush strokes and how to create interesting texture and blends. Students will complete an 8” painted block and be armed with knowledge and skills to paint into your future projects.
Helen’s sessions are offered in 4 different mediums. Each session focuses on just one of the mediums.
Options are – Inktense Pencils, Caran D’Ache water soluble crayons, Lumiere metallic fabric paint or Sun Dyes.
Class supplies include base fabric, choice of Flower Power designs, brushes, fabric markers for tracing and all the paint and pencils, crayons or dyes required. Students get to take home their finished block ready to quilt. This could be the start of your new direction, painting fabric for your next quilt project.
Duration 90 mins.
April 18, 2024 10:00 am - April 21, 2024 3:30 pm Brisbane Showgrounds
Using one of Helen’s simple Flower Power designs, students will use Helen’s supplies to paint on fabric to create an 8” block. Students will gain insightful instruction from Helen’s 40 year experience in painting on fabric. Helen will cover what fabric is best to use, how much water to apply, how to control the movement of colour, how to use the brush strokes and how to create interesting texture and blends. Students will complete an 8” painted block and be armed with knowledge and skills to paint into your future projects.
Helen’s sessions are offered in 4 different mediums. Each session focuses on just one of the mediums.
Options are – Inktense Pencils, Caran D’Ache water soluble crayons, Lumiere metallic fabric paint or Sun Dyes.
Class supplies include base fabric, choice of Flower Power designs, brushes, fabric markers for tracing and all the paint and pencils, crayons or dyes required. Students get to take home their finished block ready to quilt. This could be the start of your new direction, painting fabric for your next quilt project.
Duration 90 mins.
February 15, 2024 10:00 am - February 17, 2024 3:30 pm Exhibition Hall, Rosehill
Using one of Helen’s simple Flower Power designs, students will use Helen’s supplies to paint on fabric to create an 8” block. Students will gain insightful instruction from Helen’s 40 year experience in painting on fabric. Helen will cover what fabric is best to use, how much water to apply, how to control the movement of colour, how to use the brush strokes and how to create interesting texture and blends. Students will complete an 8” painted block and be armed with knowledge and skills to paint into your future projects.
Helen’s sessions are offered in 4 different mediums. Each session focuses on just one of the mediums.
Options are – Inktense Pencils, Caran D’Ache water soluble crayons, Lumiere metallic fabric paint or Sun Dyes.
Class supplies include base fabric, choice of Flower Power designs, brushes, fabric markers for tracing and all the paint and pencils, crayons or dyes required. Students get to take home their finished block ready to quilt. This could be the start of your new direction, painting fabric for your next quilt project.
Duration 90 mins.
February 16, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Exhibition Hall, Rosehill
This is a great class for beginners, learn how and where Candlewicking started and the stitches used.
Kit supplied. If Necessary, please bring eye glasses. Must pre book day prior.
Duration 45 mins
Online class bookings close 14 February at midday. Onsite class bookings available but spaces limited.
February 15, 2024 2:00 pm - February 17, 2024 2:45 pm Exhibition Hall, Rosehill
Embroidery for beginners or for someone that needs a little refresher learn some basic techniques and a a little about the art of slow stitching.
Kit supplied. If Necessary, please bring eye glasses. Must Pre Book day prior
Duration 45 mins
Online class bookings close 14 February at midday. Onsite class bookings available but spaces limited.
February 15, 2024 1:00 pm - February 17, 2024 2:30 pm Exhibition Hall, Rosehill
A introduction to the world of stitching in the Hitomezashi style and finishing a pincushion keepsake with wooden base in class.
All materials and pattern supplied
Duration 90 mins
Online class bookings close 14 February at midday. Onsite class bookings available but spaces limited.
February 15, 2024 11:30 am - February 17, 2024 12:30 pm Exhibition Hall, Rosehill
Learn how to stitch zipper pulls and scissor keeps which are perfect for gift giving.
All materials and patterns supplied
Duration 1 hour
Online class bookings close 14 February at midday. Onsite class bookings available but spaces limited.
February 15, 2024 2:00 pm - February 17, 2024 2:30 pm Exhibition Hall, Rosehill
Book this wonderful class to learn beautiful Punch Embroidery. It creates a 3 dimensional effect using one basic stitch. Once you are hooked you will not be able to put it down. $10.00 for the lesson, You will be supplied the equipment, needles, hoops, threaders, instructions on loan, and you get take home what you create! See Masha for bookings.
Duration 30 mins
Online class bookings close 14 February at midday. Onsite class bookings available but spaces limited.
