Hand Printed, Stenciled and Stitched Homewares with Roberta Leary

Create your own homewares and soft furnishings using a combination of textile techniques including stenciling, dyeing, hand printing, and embellishing using Kantha stitch (running stitch) under the masterful guidance of artist, Roberta Leary. In this brand-new course, you will explore dyeing natural fabrics, have the opportunity to master repeat print stenciling, and use a combination of beautiful embroidery threads to finish off your stylish homewares.

Materials:

  • A materials fee is included in the cost of the course
  • Calico/test material, 1 x 100% linen tea towel, 1 x 100% linen table napkin, and 1 x 100% cotton pillowcase blank will be provided
  • All additional fabric/blanks to be supplied by student (not needed for first class)

What to bring:

  • Apron
  • Sketchbook (A4 or A5)
  • Pencil, eraser, sharpener
  • Students may be required to purchase their own additional fabric/blanks, this will be discussed in the first class
  • Closed footwear and appropriate clothing to be worn

Building Accessibility

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.

We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.

Other Additional Needs

Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss any individual needs.

Tutor Roberta Leary

Roberta Leary knows textiles and colour. With over 25 years of teaching experience and success as a freelance designer specializing in hand painted and screenprinted textiles for interior design and fashion garments.

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