Calling all textile enthusiasts! Delve into the timeless art of textile collage and slow stitching in this hands-on Sydney course. Learn to repurpose pre-loved and new fabrics into expressive textile creations. Guided by an experienced tutor, you'll explore design principles, hand-stitching, and freehand mark-making to craft a one-of-a-kind heirloom piece. Embrace creativity, sustainability, and mindfulness by transforming fabric scraps into meaningful artwork.
Your finished work can become a framed piece, cushion cover, table runner, or tote bag—perfect for those who love textural design and handcrafted beauty.
Schedule & Pricing
- Dates: May 9–16, 2026 and Sept 12–19, 2026
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Cost: $219
- Venue: Sydney Community College, Rozelle Campus
Course Outline
- Introduction to textile collage and the slow stitch movement
- Designing your collage using fabrics and threads
- Techniques for hand-stitching, mark-making, and finishing
You will learn
- Apply mindful slow stitching and mark-making
- Design and construct a textile collage with various fabrics
- Use sustainable crafting techniques through upcycling
You will get
- A completed textile collage piece of your own
- Hands-on experience with slow stitch and collage methods
- Creative confidence in repurposing fabric materials
Appropriate for
Beginners with an interest in textiles and hand-stitching. No prior experience required.
What to bring
- Assorted fabric pieces/scraps in a chosen colour scheme
- Assorted threads (embroidery and sewing cotton)
- Calico fabric (1 metre), sewing pins, hand needles, scissors, quick unpick
What to wear
Covered shoes required
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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