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Slow Salvaged Stitches Adult Eco-Art Workshop
Organized by:
Reverse Garbage Queensland Co-op Ltd
24/05/2025 10:00
to
24/05/2025 12:00
Woolloongabba,
Australia
Adult Workshop
Slow, Salvaged Stitches Re-imagine the art of sustainable textile creation in our brand new "Slow, Salvaged Stitches" Workshop. Blend traditional textiles with unexpected everyday materials, and transform your approach to slow stitching. Under the expert guidance of our workshop facilitators, you'll explore various embroidery techniques, and alternative ways to use them, as well as appliqué, and stump-work techniques. Work with a range of materials—from second-hand textiles, embroidery threads, and wool, to unconventional elements like soft plastics, netting, foam, twist ties and more. Leave our workshop with the beginnings to your next textile project, as well as the skills to continue on your creative stitching journey at home. This workshop is suitable for ages 13+ and adults Beginners welcome, embroidery hoop and other materials provided. A light morning tea will also be served.
Belt Making Adult Eco-Art Workshop
Organized by:
Reverse Garbage Queensland Co-op Ltd
29/03/2025 10:00
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29/03/2025 12:00
Woolloongabba,
Australia
Adult Workshop
Buckle up for Belt Making with Reverse Garbage QLD! In this workshop, learn how to handcraft a belt using sustainably sourced leather offcuts + salvaged materials, while also learning new techniques along the way. Our facilitators will teach you the basics of working with leather including basic pattern making, tool use, and joining using saddle stitch, as well as decorative features such as embossing, riveting and studding, all while emphasising the importance of reducing waste and repurposing materials, particularly leather. If leather's not your thing, we will also show you how to make a belt from salvaged synthetic woven straps. With full access to our treasure trove of reuse materials, participants will leave the workshop with the knowledge and skills to continue belt making at home!
Upcycled Jewellery School Holiday Workshop
Organized by:
Reverse Garbage Queensland Co-op Ltd
16/04/2025 10:30
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16/04/2025 12:00
Woolloongabba,
Australia
Children's Workshop
Transform trash into trendy treasures at our Upcycled Jewellery workshop! This workshop encourages children and teenagers alike to turn forgotten items into dazzling accessories. Using our treasure trove of salvaged materials like electronic pieces, buttons, beads and more, we will guide attendees to re imagine and see potential where others see waste. Come discover how yesterday's discarded items can become today's necklaces, bracelets, and unique statement pieces! Suitable for older kids and teenagers - however we can accommodate younger children (children younger than 6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Easter Bilbies, Beasts + Bunnies School Holiday Workshop
Organized by:
Reverse Garbage Queensland Co-op Ltd
15/04/2025 10:30
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15/04/2025 12:00
Woolloongabba,
Australia
Children's Workshop
Let your child's imagination go wild at our Easter Bilbies, Beasts and Bunnies workshop! We're turning Easter upside down with a fantastically furry, cuddly, and creative twist. Kids can dive into our treasure trove of creative reuse materials and craft adorable creatures with personality! What kind of charming and unique critters would roam in an Easter realm that's just a little bit... different? So be sure to join us for an egg-citing journey into the world of Easter beast creation!
Easter Baskets School Holiday Workshop
Organized by:
Reverse Garbage Queensland Co-op Ltd
09/04/2025 10:30
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09/04/2025 12:00
Woolloongabba,
Australia
Children's Workshop
Get crafty this Easter break! Bring your kids along to our Easter Basket making workshop where they can make colourful and creative baskets from salvaged materials. Using scrap fabric, colourful paper + card, off-cut sheepskin, and more - kids will be weaving, crafting, and creating to their heart's content. Kid's will also get to take home their "junk" baskets, as they are the perfect addition to any egg hunt expeditions! So join us this Easter for some eco-friendly crafting, and keep the messy, creative fun contained in our Workshop shed - and not in your home!
Fidget Boxes School Holiday Workshop
Organized by:
Reverse Garbage Queensland Co-op Ltd
08/04/2025 10:30
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08/04/2025 12:00
Woolloongabba,
Australia
Children's Workshop
Welcome to our Fun Fidget Box workshop - a hands-on experience where imaginations flourish and fidgety fingers find their happy place!