FIRST SESSION.   Visible darning for fine knitwear, fabrics and socks

WHEN:  Saturday afternoon 3rd October 2pm to 5pm

 

WHERE:  Morris Road Studio, 37 Morris Road, Woodend.  Jahne Hope-Williams

COST: $49

TO BOOK: Go to www.yogabeautiful.com.au and click on pay via paypal.

Book quickly. Our last session SOLD OUT.

The first 10 students will be accepted for this session, later bookings will be offered the next date.

 

What’s it all about?

Darning is a specific form of mending traditionally used to repair holes in knitted clothing. Simply put, it involves weaving a patch with a needle and thread to fill a space or hole where threads have worn away.  Learn how to repair holes in fine knitwear and socks using visible darning techniques.

This session covers assessing damage, choosing suitable yarns, and creating strong, neat repairs that will hold together across the life of your garment.  Jahne will teach visible mending techniques for creative and vibrant darns.

Attendees are encouraged to bring along an item of clothing to work on during the session and will receive advice and support in repairing it themselves. If you don’t have an item to work on, we’ll have some practice pieces available.

WHAT TO BRING:

In addition to an item of clothing, you might like to bring along a few things to help with your repair if you have them to hand:

  • a wooden darning mushroom, or a firm orange and a rubber band
  • darning wool that is the same weight as your item, in a matching or contrasting colour
  • small scissors
  • your favouriteDARNING needles
  • knitted garments and accessories to darn (maybe this calls for a visit to the op shop?)

Hand knits (jumpers, socks, scarves etc.) are especially good items for beginners darning. Very fine knits are not as suitable, hard to work with for beginners..

Who is it for?  This session is for beginner and intermediate handy persons who are interested in learning how to repair and embellish their clothing.

TEACHER:  Jahne Hope-Williams is a lifelong sewer (machine and hand), a sometimes seamstress, a textile up-cycler and a sewing teacher. She subscribes to Vivienne Westwood’s mantra on sustainable dressing: “Buy Less, Choose Well, Make it Last”.

 

 

 

 

ART STUDIO GROUP – workshop dates to be advised.

BOTANICAL ART WORKSHOPS

Come along to our studio meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere (Champers or Waterfords and nibbles for those who imbibe), and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors to capture the subject of our drawings/paintings – you can sketch or photograph – and finishing in the studio.

Bring your own materials which for this workshop is, an A5 watercolour sketch pad, fineline pens, your favourite tiny, tiny brushes.  I will supply a flower press for you to keep and watercolour paint.  

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking. Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 8 people

You can  BOOK HERE by emailing jahne on yogafirst2@bigpond.com and to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Jahne, your tutor is an artist trained in Scientific Illustration.  She has worked in major institutions all over the world, exhibits regularly and is waiting to help you take your art to the next level.  Be the artist you dream of being, come to her classes.

 


Botanical WORKSHOP (3 sessions)  – Identifying, collecting, pressing, drawing, painting.

Cost: $49 per session

A fusion of expressive ink marks with delicate watercolour washes, plus identifying and collecting your botanical subjects.
Study, collect and press leaves, flowers, and natural forms to create organic compositions.

Join us for an exciting artistic journey where you’ll learn to combine the precision of line drawing with the fluidity of watercolour washes. Learn various techniques using pens. You’ll also learn to blend colours, control water flow, and infuse your artwork with depth and expression, matching this with the pressed specimen you have collected.  A true collectors piece. Reserve your spot now!

Note: Participants are required to bring their own art materials as above, as these are not included in the ticket price.

The painting to the left is on a tea bag.