Want to learn or hone a skill? Look no further and start your journey with the National Wool Museum’s ‘We the Makers Create.’
It’s the perfect place to learn a number of wonderful skills such as mask making, mending, natural dyeing and more. Whether you’re a beginner or professional, learn at your own pace and create something wonderful to show off to your friends and family.
The museum is adapting to the COVID-19 world and is hosting a series of live online events in November. Watch the pre-recorded courses on the website at your own pace then take the opportunity to meet the artists behind the event in small group sessions to ask your burning questions.
On November 5, join Courtney Holm with ‘How to Build A Sustainable Wardrobe’. An acclaimed Geelong-based sustainable fashion designer Courtney will guide you through the steps to creating a sustainable wardrobe that is personal to you.
On November 10, join Ruth Woods from Craft School Oz for ‘Creative Mending Share and Solve’. Learn a range of creative mending techniques and discover how to give your clothes longevity and a touch of personality. This course will give you the skills to mend and patch for both functionality and style and gain feedback, support and suggestions from Ruth to keep your mending moving along.
On November 12, join Ana Fernanda Covarrubias for ‘Refashioning Share and Solve’. Designer Showcase finalist, Ana, invites you to share your creations and ask her for tips, tricks and inspiration. Watch her free online workshop which will make you fall in love with your old t-shirts again. Follow her step-by-step guide to learn how to turn a t-shirt into a funky neckpiece. Refashioning is a great way to reduce your fashion waste and diversify your wardrobe.
On November 17, join Vivian Qiu for ‘Electrical Jewellery Share and Solve’. Think outside the box and repurpose electrical wire into bespoke jewellery. If you get stuck or need some help, this is a chance to problem-solve the challenges and ask your burning questions.
On November 19, join Tamara Leacock for ‘Natural Dyeing Share and Solve’. Designer and stylist behind fashion studio REMUSE, Tamara brings her skills and creativity to explore natural, ethical and low-impact dyes. Learn techniques to colour your textiles in a sustainable way – using items from your garden to your waste bin.
These events will be hosted on Zoom and attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the artist. Minimum ticket cost is $5 (plus fees).
We the Makers Create: www.wethemakerscreate.com.au/
We the Makers Create Live Events: www.wethemakerscreate.com.au/events/
It’s the final days of the National Wool Museum shop’s 25 per cent off sale, finishing on Sunday, October 25. A Geelong institution, the Wool Museum shop is a must-see for locals and visitors alike. Products available include Emu Ugg boots, beautiful merino and possum clothing, men’s and ladies’ wool socks, hats, scarves and gloves, sheepskin products, a lanolin range and rugs, blankets, giftware and more.
National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong. Shop opens 10am-3pm daily. Inquiries: 5272 4708 or visit www.nwm.vic.gov.au
Authorised by M.Cutter, Chief Executive Officer, City of Greater Geelong, 30 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria.
