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SUMMARY:Thread Your Style
DESCRIPTION:Thread Your Style: A Clothing Embroidery Workshop with Artist Lina Castro \nLooking to refresh your wardrobe in a creative\, sustainable way? Join us for Thread Your Style\, a one-day embroidery workshop led by renowned textile artist Lina Castro. In this workshop you’ll learn how to breathe new life into your clothes using timeless embroidery stitches in a contemporary artistic way. \nYou can be a complete beginner or just looking to explore new skills. This workshop is the perfect introduction to embroidery. Lina will guide you step-by-step through a variety of essential stitches and creative applications\, showing you how to add colour\, texture\, and personal pizzazz to your garments. \nBring along a piece of clothing you love – a plain t-shirt\, denim jacket\, jumper\, cap or anything else. We will help you transform it into a unique\, wearable piece of art. By the end of the session\, you’ll have a beautifully embroidered item to take home\, along with the skills and confidence to continue stitching your style into other pieces. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS WORKSHOP:\n\nFundamental hand embroidery stitches and how to apply them to different fabrics\nDesign ideas\nLayout techniques to personalise garments\nTips on choosing thread\, transferring designs\, and finishing your work\n\nWork one-on-one with artist Lina Castro\, who brings a contemporary approach to traditional craft. Leave with your own customised clothing and the know-how to keep creating at home \nWHY JOIN:\nEmbroidery is a mindful\, expressive artform. It is a way to connect with your clothes\, reduce waste\, and celebrate slow fashion. This workshop is perfect for creatives\, fashion lovers\, and anyone looking to explore a new\, meditative hobby with practical benefits. \nNo prior experience is necessary- most materials are provided\, but please bring a clothing item to work on.\nRediscover your clothes one thread at a time. \nPlease note there is NO refund or a transfer if you cancel less than 7 days in advance or once the class/workshop has started. Our refund policy can be read in full here.  \n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://uxbridge.org.nz/classworkshop/thread-your-style/
LOCATION:Green Room\, 35 Uxbridge Road\, Auckland\, 2014\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Adults Daytime,Adults Weekend
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SUMMARY:Granny Square Crochet
DESCRIPTION:Join avid crocheter Portia in this Granny Square Crochet workshop and learn the basics of crochet by making your first Granny Squares! \nGranny squares got their name as this used to be how ‘Granny” made a quick and simple crocheted blanket. In more recent times\, creatives\, including Portia have reshaped and modernised the items that can be made the squares. Realising through clever design that contemporary items can be made easily using different colour combinations in the granny squares. Don’t forget to check out our pinterest board for inspiration. \nCrochet is something beginners can learn quickly. A big advantage of making granny squares for your items is you can crochet without having to lug the ‘in progress’ item around with you. \nIn this Granny Square Crochet workshop you will focus on making the squares and getting the technique right\, as well as knowing your materials. \n  \nTHINGS TO BRING:\n\n3-4 balls of 100g 8ply acrylic yarn (or 8ply cotton of the equivalent if you prefer)\n1 x 4.00mm crochet hook\nscissors\n\n  \nINSPIRATION: \nCheck out our Pinterest inspo board\, it will get you inspired to continue creating. \n  \nWHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT PORTIA:\nCarol-Ann T. (September 2023)\nI would like to thank Portia for being an excellent teacher in the crochet class I took a couple of weeks ago. I have been trying to learn myself for many years to no avail and Portia was so patient and very skilful. Thank you. \nDenise W. (September 2023)\nAs a complete beginner\, I found the workshop extremely helpful.  Portia was very patient\, explaining the various stitches clearly and encouraging of our efforts.  The handbook she supplied was helpful and much appreciated.  Thanks for arranging the course. \nBusia G. (July 2023)\nThe Granny square crochet workshop was a fantastic experience! The tutor offered great instructions and assistance\, and the manual is a helpful resource for beginners.\nHighly recommended. \nSarah H. (July 2023)\nAbsolutely loved spending the day on Saturday learning how to crochet & how to make a Granny Square. Portia was a wonderful (& very patient) tutor. Highly recommend. \n  \nPlease note there is NO refund or a transfer if you cancel less than 7 days in advance or once the class/workshop has started. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
URL:https://uxbridge.org.nz/classworkshop/granny-square-crochet-2/
LOCATION:Green Room\, 35 Uxbridge Road\, Auckland\, 2014\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Adults Daytime,Adults Weekend
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SUMMARY:Hooked on Crochet
DESCRIPTION:The Hooked on Crochet workshop is proving to be one of our popular holiday workshops. You may have noticed that crochet and granny squares are back on trend! In this beginner friendly workshop\, tweens and teens will learn how to make colourful granny squares which can then be assembled into a phone/3b1 notebook sleeve. This is an easy project to get started and participants will go home with the skills to carry on and finish the project! \nOnce the technique is learnt (it can take some time and practise) then anything is possible. Portia will guide your children every step of the way so they leave the workshops with more wool\, a hook and the enthusiasm to continue. \nChildren will take home a step-by-step workbook from the Hooked on Crochet workshop\, all included in the fee. \nCheck the Pinterest Inspo from UXBRIDGE \nSuitable for ages 10+ \n  \nPlease note there is NO refund or a transfer if you cancel less than 7 days in advance or once the class/workshop has started. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
URL:https://uxbridge.org.nz/classworkshop/hooked-on-crochet-t12026/
LOCATION:Green Room\, 35 Uxbridge Road\, Auckland\, 2014\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kids Holiday Programme
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