Showing posts with label REinventing Workshops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label REinventing Workshops. Show all posts

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Last REinventions for 2011 - they did me proud!

Thursday & Friday of this week 
saw the last REinventing & LTS workshops for 2011
and no I'm not hip-hip-hurraying doing cartwheels down the driveway
however I am looking forward to a break of a few weeks.
Mostly I'm looking forward to not having to think about what I'm going to wear on any given day -
I plan on at least one day in my PJ's.

As frantic as the last 2 days were
I did manage to click a few snaps
to show you how clever my girls are.
Not everyone or everything got snapped 
however they know who they are and what they've done
and I would like every single one of them to know
I'm eternally grateful and extremely proud!
 
 
 Carol created a Mosaic Dress by combining skirts, shirts & fabric,
stitching them to an 'up-side down jeans bodice'.


It all came together in the end and Carols button selection was perfect....
as were her shoes.


Angela has made a few skirts over the time we've known each other.
This one we knocked up in no time flat
and was REinvented using a mens shirt attached to a stretchy T-shirt waist.



and this one is the Circle Wrap where we created a slip-on-skirt -


 REinvented by attaching a gorgeous silk fabric panel to a section of skirt
and then stitching that to a T-shirt waist.

Janet had fun turning her 20yr old handmade skirt into a comfy Tunic.


and is continually proving one of my favourite sayings
"If you start with quality you'll end with it".


I'm starting to notice that Comfy Tunics are becoming very popular.



 Judith REinvented a mens shirt into one


and then proceeded to embellish over some marks
with a few machine embroidered spirals.


Her technique was amazing
when you consider she'd never done it before -
I want my spirals to look like Judiths!


 Nikkis creative brain travels at superhuman speed and her sewing isn't too far behind.
 This Jumper Wrap was 1 of 2 created during a 2day Friday Workshop



I'm a little annoyed with myself for not taking more photos of Nikkis creations
Thankfully she brought along some she'd prepared earlier,


(Jacket Wrap)

inspired by creations from the Junky Styling Book

(Pant Top)

and I'd like to think a little inspiration garnered from REinventing Workshops.


(Sideway T)
Inge is new to REinventing 
and like all those that experience the magic REinventing offers 
she agrees it's changed her life.


This was a long sleeve Indian cotton frock
that Inge REinvented into a funky summer pinafore
and is one of a few items that'll be REworn now they've been REinvented.



I'm very fortunate that
all these girls will be creating with me again at the Studio in 2012.

If you're interested in joining them & myself 
have a gander at the dates on the side bar 
and pop me off an email for the details.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Pop-up Workshop & REtreat REminder

Only 3wks 'til the Spring REtreat in Busselton!

That came round quick...
if you're thinking about joining us best get your skates on as there's one spot left 
(two at a pinch).

If you can't make the REtreat you might be interested in the other REinventing opportunities here at the Studio;
(The Studio)
All Day Fridays or Saturdays
9:30-2:30
$175
16th & 23rd Sept.
or
1st & 8th Oct.
or
 2nd & 9th Dec.
or
3rd & 10th Dec.

6wk Saturdays
3-6pm
$225
22nd Oct. - 26th Nov.

 This will be the last opportunity to create your own Splice Skirt or Change of Heart Skirt with me here at the Studio - the year has simply disappeared!
Splice Skirt or Change of Heart Skirt Workshop
10-2pm
$230
15th, 16th & 17th Dec.
(Denises Splice Skirt)
On Thursdays next Term, Tresillian in Nedlands will be offering REinventing in the afternoon & Learn to Sew - Basics & Beyond in the morning.
This term I offered the Change of Heart Skirt as the starter pattern for students, along with fabric kits which have proved to be a great idea - takes the guess work out of where to start and ensures a great outcome for first timers and those wanting to enhance their existing skills.

I love my job -
fairly sure I'm unemployable because I love it sooooo much!

Friday, August 5, 2011

REinventing in SYDNEY & MT GAMBIER!


I am soooooo excited to finally be able to let the cat out of the bag!

REinventing your Wardrobe Workshops 
are heading East in 2012!

I have been invited by Fibre Arts Australia to conduct two, five day workshops!


one in,

Sydney, N.S.W
FIBRE ARTS @ HUNTERS HILL
26 SEPT - 1 OCT 2012
St Josephs (Joeys)
and the other,

Mt Gambier, S.A
FIBRE ARTS @ the BLUE LAKE 
2 - 8 OCTOBER 2012


Why, you might ask am I sooooo excited about being invited to conduct REinventing workshops in different parts of the country, alongside a select group of talented tutors, leaders in their chosen creative fields from all over the world...well, it's all that but mostly it's because I get to share what I do 
with you
 for 5 whole days!  

Wonder if they've got good Op Shops in these places?!

At the moment the Fibre Art Australia organisers are taking expressions of interest from anyone wishing to attend these workshops - you get first dibs!
Understandably there are limited spaces available and Glenys is the one to talk to if you have any questions about booking in.
mail@fibrearts.net.au 

and I'm the one to ask about what we'll be doing......for 5 whole days of uninterrupted REcreating bliss where lives will be changed forever!