July 13, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Jubilee Pavilion, Adelaide Showgrounds
Don’t miss this very special opportunity to attend the only workshop the renowned Japanese textile artist Akiko Ike will offer at CraftAlive Adelaide!
Learn her signature techniques of Boro Chiku-Chiku (distinctive hand stitching using worn fabric) with this Chiku Chiku pochette bag using all vintage Japanese fabrics brought from Japan by Akiko, and her bespoke thread and needles.
Pouch size: 14cm x 24cm
Cost $140.00
Duration 2 hrs
July 11, 2025 10:30 am - July 12, 2025 2:30 pm Jubilee Pavilion, Adelaide Showgrounds
Renowned Japanese hand stitching artist, Akiko Ike, will speak to her methods and philosophy in creating her stunning work. You will be amazed at the magnitude and beauty of the works on display, representing her incredible textile journey after age 60.
The floor talks are a chance to hear from her how she approaches her art as she speaks to the pieces on display, and to ask questions. [Floor talk will be in Japanese, with interpreter.]
Cost Free
Duration 1 hr
June 12, 2025 12:30 pm - June 14, 2025 1:30 pm Prince of Wales Showgrounds
Discover the versatility of the Jewel shape in English Paper Piecing (EPP) and appliqué!
In this class, you’ll learn to fussy cut, glue baste and stitch jewels to create a beautiful fussy cut heart. You’ll then appliqué your heart onto a zippered canvas craft pouch / pencil case.
Kit includes: needle, thread, fabric, EPP papers and a zippered canvas craft pouch / pencil case (8.3” x 5” / 21cm x 13cm).
Cost $30
Duration 50 mins
June 12, 2025 12:00 pm - June 13, 2025 1:30 pm Prince of Wales Showgrounds
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
