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fabric 2019 celebrates the rich talents of Sunshine Coast artisans and designers.
fabric brings art and sustainability together in an exciting new program of activities.
Bookings open Monday 15 April.
Set to the backdrop of the stunning Maroochy Botanic Gardens and facilitated by artist Lincoln Austin, this family friendly workshop guides you through the construction of your very own kite, inspired by his work, The Wind Forms.
Make your own lampshade with fabric of your choice
Make your very own unique botanical crystal shaped necklace and bangle using collected leaves, flowers, bark and moss.
Create your own hand-built ceramics at this workshop presented by potter and teacher, Bree-anne Jeffrey.
Join a panel discussion how to approach sustainability challenges in fashion with a discussion with international and national panellists
eco-warrior Jen Stanton and arm yourself for the war on waste. Find out how many things you can rescue to avoid putting them in the landfill bin.
Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats – while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence.
Merging life drawing with plein air style painting, Life Drawing in the Gardens provides a wonderful, unique experience to capture the essence of nature and the human form.
Join artist Nicole Voevodin-Cash for an interactive walk around the Gardens, carrying a billycan fitted with pen and paper. As you walk you’ll create a mini-artwork and memento of your experience.
Examine the many flavours of minimalism in this documentary About the Important Things.
Come on a guided op shop ramble with Katie Roberts.
Learn traditional New Zealand Maori weaving techniques with Alice Spittle
Create a use object from recycled fabrics with Karen Wright from Zenzero Design
Natalie Isaacs and other Sunshine Coast business leaders share their tips and insights into making a difference.
Explore how clothing and accessories can express a positive message
Subtraction cutting utilises almost every part of the fabric, falling somewhere between traditional draping and organic wrapping, resulting in experimental garments that break from the boundaries of usual garment shapes.
Fabric Slow Fashion Artful Living
Learn how to make and dye in a natural, organic indigo vat and the four different shibori resist techniques
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