The Art of Furoshiki Gift Wrapping

Class Times:
Tuesday 7:30 - 9:00pm November 29th
Saturday 12:30 - 2:00pm December 3rd
Thursday 7:30 - 9:00pm December 8th
Saturday 2:30 - 4:00pm December 10th

Register here

Private groups please inquire by emailing audsleysarahdesigns@gmail.com

This hands on 90 minute workshop teaches you all you need to know to beautifully wrap gifts in fabric using the Japanese technique of Furoshiki.

Each participant will leave with a detailed workbook containing the history of Furoshiki, information on the sizes of Furoshiki to guide fabric purchases and detailed instructions on how to wrap various items.

Class size is limited to eight people, all ages welcome.
A light dessert along with all materials; fabric, variable box sizes, bottles and books, is provided.

Class Information
The following topics and skills are taught throughout the class.

  • the history of Furoshiki

  • Furoshiki sizes and ideal fabrics

  • square knot

  • single knot

  • how to easily undo knots

  • wrapping with two vertical knots

  • hidden wrapping

  • single bottle wrapping

  • book wrapping

  • tips and common questions

Learn to Quilt - Christmas Stocking Edition

Class Time: Sunday 9:00am - 3:30pm December 4th (register here)

Private groups please inquire by emailing audsleysarahdesigns@gmail.com

This full day workshop teaches the basics of patchwork quilting on a domestic sewing machine through creating a quilted Christmas stocking.

Each participant will leave with a detailed workbook containing key techniques of patchwork quilting (which can be translated to any quilted project, garments to traditional quilts (blankets) and their finished stocking.

Class size is limited to four people, ages 12+
Class includes: Workbook, pattern and instructions, black and white thread, batting, sewing machine and tools.
A platter, snacks and hot/cold drink will be provided throughout the day. Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch.

Participants are required to provide their own fabric and matching thread (where black and white is not suitable).
Shopping List

  • Fabric A - Fat quarter or 45cm x 53cm (quilting cotton)

  • Fabric B - Fat quarter or 45cm x 53cm (quilting cotton)

  • Lining - 0.6m (quilting cotton)
    Note: the lining is used for the top binding and loop, if you wish to use a different fabric for this please purchase a fat quarter for the binding/loop and 0.5m of the lining fabric

  • Matching thread (optional)

Skills taught throughout the full day workshop

  • Rotary cutter cutting techniques

  • Creating blocks

  • Chain stitching

  • Pressing techniques

  • Trimming and squaring up techniques

  • Following a pattern

  • DIY bias binding

  • Applying bias binding two ways - machine and hand

Winter Leaves and PomPom Christmas Wreath Workshop

Class Time: Thursday 7:30 - 9:00pm December 1st (register here)

Private groups please inquire by emailing audsleysarahdesigns@gmail.com

This hands on 90 minute workshop guides you through the process of creating your own wreath.
Two wreath options are available, felt winter leaves and wool pompom (colour options available on request). The wreaths are beautiful on their own, or add your own ornament to personalise.

Each participant will leave with a completed wreath.

Class size is limited to eight people, all ages welcome.
A light dessert along with all materials; ribbon covered foam wreath, felt, wool, hot glue gun and glue, is provided.

Please note: This class involves hot glue, younger participants are encouraged to be accompanied by an adult.

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