Embroidered Upcycling: Ferns & Leaves
Description
Join us during EcoFest 2025 for a creative and inspiring one-day workshop where you'll discover the art of contemporary embroidery and transform a cap or other piece of clothing into an upcycled wearable masterpiece, featuring beautiful leaf and fern motifs.
With expert guidance from artist Lina Castro, you'll learn versatile stitching techniques to bring nature-inspired designs to life, crafting a one-of-a-kind accessory that's uniquely yours.
What you will learn
- You'll learn versatile stitching techniques to bring nature-inspired designs to life, crafting a one-of-a-kind accessory.
What you will get
- An upcycled cap or piece of clothing that is uniquely yours!
What to bring
- Students need to bring either a cap or other piece of clothing to upcycle with embroidery. All other materials provided.
What to wear
Wear comfortable clothing
Appropriate for
Adults Class
The Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.
We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.
Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.
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Your Teacher
Lina Castro, originally from Bogotá, Colombia, describes embroidery as a passion that makes her happy. “Thanks to embroidery, I have been able to connect creative worlds and discover new ones.”
She has an Industrial Designer honour degree, her experience includes 4 years as a teacher at the Faculty of Design in Colombia and 11 years experience in product development and marketing.
Her story with embroidery started in 2015 and since then, her obsession has been to expand the possibilities of “embroidery beyond the hoop” turning the embroidered pieces into earrings, necklaces or key rings. That is also, the reason why she specializes in tiny stitches as the technique is used to embroider small garments.
She is constantly studying and using different techniques so her contemporary embroidery is changing and innovating to explore new ways to popularize this beautiful craft.
Her workshops are aimed at both beginning and experienced creators where they are encouraged to tell stories, experimenting with sewing techniques, various fabrics and different fibres.
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
Terms & Conditions
ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY
- A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
- Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
- Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.