art and craft
Arts and Crafts Destash Day
Calling all makers, creatives, collectors and crafty treasure hunters!
After the success of our previous Destash Days, we're excited to host another, your perfect chance to clear out those fabric scraps, unopened paints, tools still in their wrappers and any crafty supplies ready to inspire someone new.
Book a table on your own or with a friend to sell, swap or give away your arts and crafts materials, or simply come along and browse!
Date: Saturday 11 April
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: $5 per table (approximately 1800mm x 760mm)
Bookings: Online
After the success of our previous Destash Days, we're excited to host another, your perfect chance to clear out those fabric scraps, unopened paints, tools still in their wrappers and any crafty supplies ready to inspire someone new.
Book a table on your own or with a friend to sell, swap or give away your arts and crafts materials, or simply come along and browse!
Date: Saturday 11 April
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: $5 per table (approximately 1800mm x 760mm)
Bookings: Online
indigo shibori dyeing workshop
Shibori is a traditional Japanese technique that uses folding, twisting, stitching or binding to create beautiful resist-dyed patterns in deep indigo. Each piece is completely unique.
Join Meg in learning this creative textile art and make your own indigo-dyed fabric.
Date: Wednesdays 29 April to 3 June (six weeks)
Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm
Cost: $5 members, $7 non-members
Bookings: Required on 5674 2444
*This class requires a minimum of five people to commence.
Join Meg in learning this creative textile art and make your own indigo-dyed fabric.
Date: Wednesdays 29 April to 3 June (six weeks)
Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm
Cost: $5 members, $7 non-members
Bookings: Required on 5674 2444
*This class requires a minimum of five people to commence.
sashiko stitching
Join us for a relaxed two-hour introduction to Sashiko stitching, inspired by the simple repetitive patterns of this traditional Japanese embroidery style.
Facilitated by Glenda, a passionate self-taught maker, this workshop invites you on a creative journey into this beautiful form of stitching. While inspired by tradition, this is not a formal or traditional teaching of the art form, but a chance to explore, learn and experiment in a support hands-on environment.
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to slow down, connect and enjoy a mindful making experience.
Date: Sunday 31 May
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Cost: $5 members, $7 non-members
Bookings: Required on 5674 2444
*This class requires a minimum of five people to commence.
Facilitated by Glenda, a passionate self-taught maker, this workshop invites you on a creative journey into this beautiful form of stitching. While inspired by tradition, this is not a formal or traditional teaching of the art form, but a chance to explore, learn and experiment in a support hands-on environment.
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to slow down, connect and enjoy a mindful making experience.
Date: Sunday 31 May
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Cost: $5 members, $7 non-members
Bookings: Required on 5674 2444
*This class requires a minimum of five people to commence.
inverloch basket Weavers
We meet each Friday.
Bring your own work or be guided by Meg, who has been making baskets for many years.
The emphasis is on having fun, while being inspired by working with others.
No experience necessary, just a desire to learn and play with materials from our environment.
We are also working collaboratively on works for the 'Basket Tree' at Ayr Creek Bridge.
All welcome, no bookings required.
Date: Weekly from Friday 24 April
Time: 1pm—3pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Bring your own work or be guided by Meg, who has been making baskets for many years.
The emphasis is on having fun, while being inspired by working with others.
No experience necessary, just a desire to learn and play with materials from our environment.
We are also working collaboratively on works for the 'Basket Tree' at Ayr Creek Bridge.
All welcome, no bookings required.
Date: Weekly from Friday 24 April
Time: 1pm—3pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
in house painters
Bring your own materials or projects and have some fun in a mutually supportive environment.
In House Painters' annual exhibition will be held in October this year.
No need to book, just turn up!
Date: Weekly from Friday 24 April
Time: 10am—1pm
Cost: $4 members, $6 non-members
Booking: 5674 2444
In House Painters' annual exhibition will be held in October this year.
No need to book, just turn up!
Date: Weekly from Friday 24 April
Time: 10am—1pm
Cost: $4 members, $6 non-members
Booking: 5674 2444
chatty crafters
A small friendly group who share thoughts and ideas while enjoying crafts such as sewing, knitting, embroidery or whatever takes your fancy.
No experience necessary.
All welcome no bookings required.
Date: Weekly from Tuesday 21 April
Time: 12.30pm—3.30pm
Cost: $4 members, $6 non-members
No experience necessary.
All welcome no bookings required.
Date: Weekly from Tuesday 21 April
Time: 12.30pm—3.30pm
Cost: $4 members, $6 non-members
flower arranging with jill
In a casual and friendly environment, play and explore with flowers from your own garden, (neighbours' or friends' will do just fine as well), and be amazed at your fabulous creations all while learning tips and tricks on floral care and styling along the way.
With qualifications in floristry, learning with Jill is always inspiring and fun.
Material list provided once your participation is confirmed.
Bookings required.*
Date: Monday 11 May
Time: 2pm—4pm
Cost: $6 members, $8 non-members
Booking: 5674 2444
* These courses require a maximum of five participants to commence.
With qualifications in floristry, learning with Jill is always inspiring and fun.
Material list provided once your participation is confirmed.
Bookings required.*
Date: Monday 11 May
Time: 2pm—4pm
Cost: $6 members, $8 non-members
Booking: 5674 2444
* These courses require a maximum of five participants to commence.
garment repair cafe
Got clothes or textiles in need of a little love?
Whether it’s a favourite coat, trousers that don’t quite fit, or a pillowcase needing a simple fix, our talented repairers are here to help you get more life out of the things you already own.
From buttons and hems to refreshing well-worn garments, we’ll do our best to bring them back to life. Let the team work their magic at the Garment Repair Café.
We're proud to support Upparel, who upcycle clean textiles into quality items like socks and homewares.
Find out more about Upparel.
Drop off clean garments at the Repair Café on the dates listed below.
No need to book, just turn up!
Date: Last Saturday of the month. 25 April, 30 May and 27 June
Time: 10am—12pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Whether it’s a favourite coat, trousers that don’t quite fit, or a pillowcase needing a simple fix, our talented repairers are here to help you get more life out of the things you already own.
From buttons and hems to refreshing well-worn garments, we’ll do our best to bring them back to life. Let the team work their magic at the Garment Repair Café.
We're proud to support Upparel, who upcycle clean textiles into quality items like socks and homewares.
Find out more about Upparel.
Drop off clean garments at the Repair Café on the dates listed below.
No need to book, just turn up!
Date: Last Saturday of the month. 25 April, 30 May and 27 June
Time: 10am—12pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
sewing studio with brian
The lovely and talented Brian is back and ready to sew.
Brian Ahern has had a long career in the clothing industry, both here and overseas. Lucky for us, Brian loves to share his knowledge of all aspects of pattern making and sewing with you in a fun, friendly environment.
Brian hosts weekly sessions at the House.
If you have a pattern to be altered to fit, a garment that you want to make, a partly finished garment which you need help with or have questions about a sewing project, come along and join Brian and together work on finding a solution.
All skill levels welcome including beginners. BYO machine, fabric, scissors, pattern and fabric, tape measure, pins and marking chalk or pencil.
No need to book, just turn up!
Date: Weekly from Wednesday 29 April
Time: 9am—11.30am
Cost: $4 members, $6 non-members
Brian Ahern has had a long career in the clothing industry, both here and overseas. Lucky for us, Brian loves to share his knowledge of all aspects of pattern making and sewing with you in a fun, friendly environment.
Brian hosts weekly sessions at the House.
If you have a pattern to be altered to fit, a garment that you want to make, a partly finished garment which you need help with or have questions about a sewing project, come along and join Brian and together work on finding a solution.
All skill levels welcome including beginners. BYO machine, fabric, scissors, pattern and fabric, tape measure, pins and marking chalk or pencil.
No need to book, just turn up!
Date: Weekly from Wednesday 29 April
Time: 9am—11.30am
Cost: $4 members, $6 non-members
knit one give one (kogo)
Inverloch Community House is a drop off point for KoGo (Knit One Give One).
KoGo is a not-for-profit organisation that asks volunteers to donate time and wool to knit warm winter woollies and cuddly knitted toys.
KoGo then distributes items to people in need through over 250 community groups.
The Chatty Crafters are passionate supporters of KoGo. Read more about KoGo.
If you are interested in KoGo or crafts drop in for a chat on Tuesday afternoons.
KoGo is a not-for-profit organisation that asks volunteers to donate time and wool to knit warm winter woollies and cuddly knitted toys.
KoGo then distributes items to people in need through over 250 community groups.
The Chatty Crafters are passionate supporters of KoGo. Read more about KoGo.
If you are interested in KoGo or crafts drop in for a chat on Tuesday afternoons.
