Wreath Making

Sunday 3rd December 2023

10am – 11.30am, Ulinga Community Hall, Cardiff South

You will be working with Kieran and Jenny from the Cardiff Area Ssutainable Neighbourhoods Group to learn how to make a wreath suitable for Christmas. Instead of buying wreath frames you’ll be re-purposing cardboard and wire coathangers, and using local foliage.

Further details & bookings found here…

Furoshiki Gift Wrapping

Sunday 3rd December 2023

12pm – 1pm, Ulinga Community Hall, Cardiff South

In this hands-on workshop by Cardiff Area Sustainable Neighbourhoods Group & the Groundswell Collective, you’ll reimagine gift wrapping by taking inspiration from nature and other cultures. Learn the Japanese art of furoshiki – wrapping presents in cloth or material.

Further details & bookings found here…

Making Seed Bombs

Sunday 3rd December 2023

11am – 12pm, Ulinga Community Hall, Cardiff South

At this fun workshop by the Cardiff Area Sustainable Neighbourhoods Group, you’ll create small seed “bombs” – a mix of organic ingredients and seeds that make great Christmas gifts for the gardener in your family. Seed “bombs” are a great way to start off plants in gardens or pots.

Further details & bookings found here…

Making Insect Hotels

Sunday 3rd December 2023

12.30pm – 1.30pm, Ulinga Community Hall, Cardiff South

In this workshop by Cardiff Area Sustainable Neighbourhoods Group you’ll create a small insect hotel from local natural and up-cycled materials.

Further details & bookings found here…

Lake Mac Seed Library Packaging Session

Wednesday 6th December 2023

9.30am – 12pm, Yunung Community Garden, Morisset

A mini workshop on how to remove chaff & debris from collected seeds using a process called winnowing. Contact Southlake Community Services on 0428 854 733 to register

Wallsend Conscious Christmas Markets

Saturday 9th December 2023

Times TBC, Wallsend Rotunda, NSW

Info and details coming soon!

Sun Hat Making Workshop

Wednesday 13th December 2023

1pm – 4pm, Upcycle Newcastle

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make your own sun hat this workshop is for you. Over 3 hours, we will cover all the sewing techniques you need to know to be sun smart and looking great at the same time.

Details and Booking info here…

Flowers in the Field Wreath Making Workshop

Sunday 17th December 2023

1pm – 3pm, Tocal Homestead

Join Saralyn from Flora Luna this Christmas at the historic Tocal Homestead in the Blackett Barn. Create your very own Christmas Wreath, ALL equipment, foliages, flowers and expertise from Saralyn is all included for you. 

Details and Booking info here…

Summer Holidays Beginner Sewing Class for Kids & Teens

starting Tuesday 16th January 2024

10am – 12.30pm, Upcycle Newcastle

Over 3 days, we will teach your kids and teens everything they need to kick start their basic sewing machine skills. Aimed at 9+ year olds, we offer project based teaching, with students completing items like a pencil/pen wrap, or backpack with drawstrings and straps.

Details and bookings here…

Botanical Printing Workshop

Sunday 14th January 2024

9am – 2pm, Botanical Social

Kylie from Foliage & Flower will help you learn how to print like a professional. In this workshop you’ll create two beautiful and unique botanically printed pieces on silk and linen fabrics, using foliage and flower to create the design. 

Details and bookings here…

Botanical Printing Workshop

Tuesday 16th January 2024

9am – 2pm, Botanical Social

Kylie from Foliage & Flower will help you learn how to print like a professional. In this workshop you’ll create two beautiful and unique botanically printed pieces on silk and linen fabrics, using foliage and flower to create the design. 

Details and bookings here…

One Thread Road Launch Party

Sunday 21st January 2024

2pm – 6pm, Moa & Co, 16 Gipps Street, Carrington

Tickets & more information here…

Homeschoolers Beginner Sewing Class for Kids & Teens

starting Wednesday 31st January 2024

10am – 12.30pm, Upcycle Newcastle

This 3 week (2.5 hours per week) beginner sewing class is aimed at 9+ year olds wanting to learn basic sewing machine skills.  Upcycle Newcastle offers project based teaching with students completing a pencil/pen wrap and a backpack with drawstrings and straps.

Details and bookings here…

Newcastle Repair Cafe

Saturday 3rd February 2024

9.30am – 12pm, Hamilton South Community Hall

Bring your much-loved broken items back to life at the Newcastle Libraries Repair Café! Now held on the first Saturday of every second month at various library and community locations across Newcastle.

Details and FREE registrations here…

Beginner Adult Sewing Course

starting Wednesday 7th February 2024

5pm – 7.30pm, Upcycle Newcastle

Over 8 x classes, Upcycle Newcastle teaches sewing rules, and then shows you how to break them! This class is aimed at people who’d like to significantly increase their sewing skills, and is perfect for people with no to limited sewing ability, a real ‘back to basics’ class. 

Details and bookings here…

Beginner Sewing Class for Kids & Teens

starting Monday 5th February 2024

4pm – 6pm, Upcycle Newcastle

Over 4 weeks, we will teach your kids everything they need to kick start their basic sewing machine skills. Aimed at 9+ year olds, we offer project based teaching, with students completing items like a pencil/pen wrap, or backpack with drawstrings and straps.

Details and bookings here…

Newcastle Repair Cafe

Saturday 6th April 2024

9.30am – 12pm, Lambton Library

Bring your much-loved broken items back to life at the Newcastle Libraries Repair Café! Now held on the first Saturday of every second month at various library and community locations across Newcastle.

Details and FREE registrations here…

Newcastle Repair Cafe

Saturday 1st June 2024

9.30am – 12pm, Wallsend Library

Bring your much-loved broken items back to life at the Newcastle Libraries Repair Café! Now held on the first Saturday of every second month at various library and community locations across Newcastle.

Details and FREE registrations here…