Crafty Cooler Months
Isn’t it funny how as the weather cools, Melbourne’s collective fascination with all things crafting heats up? As we become more environmentally aware, the link between crafting and sustainability becomes increasingly apparent (echoing the wartime value of ‘making do’ by re-stitching, mending and making). Crafting is often associated with connectivity - as events are often held by community groups – and simply because crafting brings people together. In today’s blog, C&G invite you to get crafty, make new friends, and learn new skills this winter with five fun ways to get those creative juices flowing!
Camp Craft
For those with children who love craft activities, Camp Craft at Craft Clubhouse is a school holiday program that combines craft with recycling. Children are shown how to make ‘something out of nothing’ by using recycled items and craft materials to make beautiful projects. There are two sessions, both held in the studio above Little Sparrow in Balaclava. To find out more, click here.
Thread Den
Thread Den in Collingwood offers sewing classes for people of all levels. And classes aren’t limited to sewing skills: students can learn everything from screen printing to vintage hair and beauty tips. If classes aren’t for you and you’re just looking for a space to sew and make new friends, you can make use of the Thread Den sewing lounge for $10 an hour. To find out more, click here.
Online Crafts with Pip Lincolne
Pip Lincolne is a blogger and self-confessed ‘crafty gal’ whose latest book, Craft for the Soul, has just come out. You can visit Pip’s blog for a huge list of craft projects and inspiration. Pip is also a writer and editor at JustB, which includes posts on crafty ideas for kids, homemade decor ideas and more. To find out more, click here.
Crafty Mondays at Fed Square
Federation Square offers free craft activities to cater to all your crafting needs: The Embroiderer’s Guild of Victoria holds classes the first Monday of every month; crochet volunteers hold classes the second Monday of every month; Basketmakers of Victoria holds classes the third Monday of every month; and The Handknitter’s Guild holds classes the fourth Monday of every month. To find out more, click here.
Hampton Community Craft Group
Every Wednesday avid crafters get together at the Hampton Community Centre to work on projects, swap ideas and pool expertise. The Craft Group doesn’t offer a class as such, but rather a self-help group of like-minded people happy to share skills. To find out more, click here.