August 16, 2025 9:45 am - 11:15 am Townsville Sports Precinct
A Wild Woolly Bird Workshop is a great way to gain skills and learn techniques on all things needle felting. Di Conroy has extensive knowledge and years of felting experiences from all over the world including 16 years while living in Tokyo.
This class is focused on making a 3D wool sculpture. Fibre Artist Di will give you step by step guidance on how to make an Aussie bird. More than taking a bird home you will know the right needles, wools, and tools to buy to start your needle felting journey.
No experience needed. You will learn important techniques that can be used over and over again on other projects. With simple tools such as a wool mat and a felting needle, you and your friends will be amazed at the 2D wool paintings and 3D sculptures you can create.
Class supplies include: Aussie core wool, NZ Maori and Corriedale wools, wire and pipe cleaners. Birds are 15cm in size.
Tool supplied: Wool mat, felting needles, pliers and scissors.
Cost $55
Duration 90 mins
July 31, 2025 1:00 pm - August 3, 2025 4:00 pm Claremont Showground
Learn how to Machine Applique using Fusible Web and how to get the perfect stitches to your design.
If you are new to Applique, then this Blooms pillow will be perfect to learn how to do this technique or for those who are already proficient in this skill will be able to work through making the applique blocks for this striking design. We will go through all the tips and tricks you need for your stitching to look spectacular.
Workshop Kit includes Pattern, Template, Fusible web, Threads for stitching in class, Background fabric squares and Blooms fabrics.
Cost $80
Duration 3 hrs
Machines provided and BYO machine option available.
July 31, 2025 9:30 am - August 3, 2025 4:00 pm Claremont Showground
In the Treehouse Terrace Mini Quilt Workshop, you’ll learn the essential skills to confidently master the quilting technique of Foundation Paper Piecing.
From understanding the basics of FPP to accurately piecing together the templates, this workshop is designed to build your skills step by step. You’ll practice precision sewing, improve your fabric placement, and gain experience in this technique, all while creating charming houses and trees.
Workshop Kit includes Pattern, Foundation Paper Templates and a starter fabric kit to make a House and Tree block in the workshop.
Perfect for beginners, this project will help you develop the foundation skills needed to take on more advanced FPP designs with confidence!
Cost $80
Duration 3 hrs
Machines provided and BYO machine option available.
July 31, 2025 9:45 am - August 2, 2025 11:15 am Claremont Showground
A Wild Woolly Bird Workshop is a great way to gain skills and learn techniques on all things needle felting. Di Conroy has extensive knowledge and years of felting experiences from all over the world including 16 years while living in Tokyo.
This class is focused on making a 3D wool sculpture. Fibre Artist Di will give you step by step guidance on how to make an Aussie bird. More than taking a bird home you will know the right needles, wools, and tools to buy to start your needle felting journey.
No experience needed. You will learn important techniques that can be used over and over again on other projects.
With simple tools such as a wool mat and a felting needle, you and your friends will be amazed at the 2D wool paintings and 3D sculptures you can create.
Class supplies include: Aussie core wool, NZ Maori and Corriedale wools, wire and pipe cleaners. Birds are 15cm in size.
Tool supplied: Wool mat, felting needles, pliers and scissors.
Cost $55
Duration 90 mins
