Jewelled Moss Embroidery Class With Amy Jones
Made By Me Workshop
Join Amy Jones for an inspiring workshop using crystals & vibrant threads to create textured embroidery!
Join us in our fabulous creative space in St. Peters for a special embroidery class with Amy Jones of Grandpa Cat! In this workshop, you will learn how to create beautiful, textured, moss-inspired embroidery, incorporating natural crystals and gemstones.
In this workshop you will learn how to:
- Create your own moss-like composition, full of texture and vibrant colour.
- Master four essential embroidery stitches: Turkey work, French knots, long and short stitch, and satin stitch, using a variety of silk, wool, and cotton threads, and
- Learn basic beading techniques.
You’ll also have the opportunity to view original textile art pieces for inspiration and gain insight into the design process when planning your own piece.
We’ll also be providing refreshments and a delicious vegetarian light lunch for all attendees. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to cater to these.
This promises to be a creative and inspiring workshop in a welcoming environment—perfect for embroidery enthusiasts or anyone looking to try something new!
What you get:
You'll be provided with a complete embroidery kit, including everything you need to create a finished piece including:
- A variety of threads in silk, wool, and cotton, all in beautiful shades of green.
- Linen fabric.
- A collection of glass beads and natural gemstone beads.
- A small embroidery hoop.
- Chenille, beading, and embroidery needles.
What you need to bring with you:
- Small sharp scissors (we’ll have spares to borrow or purchase)
- Glasses, if needed for close work
Venue:
Made by Me Workshop
100A May Street St Peters NSW 2044
Price: $165
Suitable for:
This workshop is beginner-friendly - No prior knowledge, or skills are required!
About Amy:
Amy Jones of Amy's Grandpa Cat, is a textile artist whose work, inspired by botanical themes, blends abstract and figurative elements to explore memory and change. Using a mix of new and recycled materials, her dreamlike creations evoke themes of love, loss, and renewal, with stitching as a meditative process. Amy also teaches textile workshops across Sydney and her work has been featured on the cover of Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales' book Well Hello.
