Workshop Program
We are soon to release our 2018 workshop program.
Please register your interest by emailing us and we will put you on our mailing list to let you know when we schedule more events and workshops.
Our workshops are designed to provide you with inspiration and practical techniques to create your own beautiful textiles. Our philosophy is to encourage people to be inspired and embrace their own creativity. Our spacious purpose built textile studio is a perfect space for you to learn and be inspired whilst gathering with like minded textile lovers. The unique bush land setting overlooking the Wungong Dam and our unique colour garden can only inspire you.
Make sure you are on our mailing list and we'll let you know about our workshops and events.
- Studio Workshop Program - at our Bedfordale Textile Studio venue 40 minutes South of Perth
- Mini Workshop Program - now held at our Bedfordale Textile studio.
- Visiting Artisan workshops from time to time - at both venues
- Artist Talks - Come and hear about how we do what we do. We'll share our creative inspiration, natural dyes, processes and values.
- Open Studio Days - Come and see where the magic happens at our beautiful textile studio.
Come Free - If you would like to have a workshop for a group of your friends or colleagues as a special event we can make arrangements with you. Arrange a group of 8 or more people and you can come for free yourself!
To book for any Workshop please email us at pollardesigns@gmail.com
and tell us which workshop you would like or use our contact form.
Studio Workshop Program
Trudi Pollard has been working, studying, lecturing and teaching in the areas of fibre arts and ceramics for 40 years. Learn from a passionate artist and Master Natural Dyer in a nurturing and creative environment.
This unique bush land setting overlooking the Wungong Dam and the unique 'Colour Garden' can only inspire you.We have a spacious purpose built textile studio.
It's a perfect space for you to learn and be inspired whilst gathering with like minded textile lovers.
- All Studio workshops are $150 per day plus $25- materials kit& natural dye booklet (Total $175)
- 9.30am for 10am start to 4.00pm (P.S. we always finish later)
- Class numbers are limited.
- Includes a yummy vegetarian lunch, morning and afternoon tea.
- Includes our free Natural Dye Booklet designed for each workshop - authored by Trudi and Helena
- Includes use of all workshop facilities and materials.
- Hand woven silk fabric suitable for dyeing will be available for purchase on your workshop day.
- 10% off voucher at our on line shop - www.minaartisans.com
- You will be sent an information sheet with materials etc when you have booked and been confirmed in your workshop
2018 date to be confirmed
Intro to Organic Indigo Dye
It’s
a rare treat to experience organic indigo dyeing using natural organic indigo
vats. You will also learn introductory shibori techniques to
create patterns on your fabric. Trudi will prepare a natural indigo fermenting
vat using fruit and earth minerals in our eco- friendly way. You will be shown
how to make a vat for yourself and most importantly - how to keep it alive.
Discover the magic of Indigo that has fascinated textiles lovers for centuries!
This workshop is suitable for all levels.
Send us an email if you're interested in this workshop.
2018 date to be confirmed
Intro to Natural Dyes
A
comprehensive introduction to the wonderful dye colours from our very
own Australian plants, everyday vegetables and other natural dyes from
around the world. From reds to browns, greens, yellows, and golds obtained
from petals, barks, leaves, and roots. Be fascinated by the amazing colours you
will discover. You will learn the basics and secrets of effective sustainable
natural dye practice from a Master natural dyer. Suitable for all levels.
Send us an email if you're interested in this workshop.
2018 date to be confirmed
Master Class Natural Dyes
Spend a day focusing and extending your natural dye knowledge. This is an intensive day where you will use more advanced techniques of over dyeing, pre & post mordanting to open a whole world of colour possibilities. You will use Australian plants, dyes from around the world and our Organic Indigo vats. Suitable for those with previous natural dye and shibori knowledge or have attended our Intro to Natural Dye Workshop. Send us an email if you're interested in this workshop.
2018 date to be confirmed
Wool and Natural Dye
Wool
skeins require particular methods of immersion dyeing to be successful.
This workshop explores both natural dye and wool shibori techniques using
skeins of wool. A comprehensive introduction to the wonderful dye colours
from our very own Australian plants, everyday vegetables and other natural
dyes from around the world. If you're a knitter, weaver, tapestry,
crochet or wool lover this is the day for you! Suitable for all levels.
2018 date to be confirmed
Advanced Organic Indigo Dye
Explore
deeper blues, greens, yellows and purples with magical Indigo as
your base. We've travelled the world to learn these techniques! You will
use prepared natural organic indigo vats and learn more advanced shibori
techniques. These include pole wrapping, clamping, resist and stitch
techniques. You will learn the best methods of over-dyeing to create a new
colour palate. Suitable for those with basic Indigo dye and shibori
knowledge.
Mini Workshop Program
Our Mini Workshops have been designed for people who would like to spend a few hours learning a new textile technique or simply reacquainting themselves with a textile technique. It's time to relax, learn and enjoy in the company of other textile lovers.
Our Mini Workshops are held at the Mina Artisans Store in South Fremantle. 9.30am to 12.30pm
All materials and equipment are provided Tea, coffee, cake and laughter included. Investment:$70.00
If you have some fabric you would like to use you are welcome to bring them along too.
Part proceeds toward building colour garden Silk Studio Cambodia.
2018 date to be confirmed
Stitching for Art's Sake.
MINI WORKSHOP
Trudi Pollard
This workshop with Trudi is designed to embrace contemporary stitching in a whole new way. The focus is on telling a story through stitch. You will have a choice of naturally dyed and other fabrics from our fabric stash or bring your own. No need for any experience with stitching. Total beginners welcome. Slow, thoughtful, creative hand stitching is the aim of this intriguing workshop.We had a fabulous Day:)
2018 date to be confirmed
Indigo Dipping Day
Trudi and Helena Pollard
For those of you who have done a workshop with us before and just want to dip away the day!
We will provide the prepared organic indigo vats. You may like to pre - shibori your pieces or we will have our shibori equipment available to use on the day.
2018 date to be confirmed
Darn It! from Socks to Art.
Trudi Pollard
This workshop shows you how to mend creatively. Love those old socks and jumpers? Don't throw them out!...instead repair them creatively with your personal stitch. Learn how to bring your clothes to life again and keep them beautiful for ever more. We love to encourage people to mend, re-purpose, up-cycle and reinvent their textile pieces. It's also good for the planet to revive these once common place everyday textile techniques.
To book for workshops please send us an email at pollarddesigns@gmail.com
or use the form below.
Provide us with:
1. your email and phone details.
2. the workshop you would like to attend.
We will send you a return email with further information including payment arrangements. Thank you.
or use the form below.
Provide us with:
1. your email and phone details.
2. the workshop you would like to attend.
We will send you a return email with further information including payment arrangements. Thank you.
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