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SLQ Craft Workshops - Spring 2016

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Unleash your creative side by registering for one of the State Library of Queensland's craft workshops. They are held in the evening at the SLQ shop on Level 1 and are all at affordable prices and teach you some very cool crafts. The materials are provided, as well as refreshments.

This is the programme of workshops for the following few months:

Japanese Washi Paper and Shell Medallion Necklaces

Washi is the Japanese word for the traditional papers made from the long inner fibres of three plants. Join jewellery designer Barbara Vine for an introduction to making your own necklace using washi paper covered shell and crystal beads. Bring a notebook and a pen, a small plastic takeaway container to transport your necklace home and an apron to protect your clothes.

Thur 15th Sept
Thur 10th Nov

SLQ Craft workshops- washi paper
SLQ Craft workshops- washi paper


Japanese Kanzashi Flowers - Advanced

Join Japanese designer Mabina Alaka for this popular workshop, learning to create traditional Japanese kanzashi flowers from folded fabric. This workshop builds on Mabina's introductory class and you will learn more advanced techniques to create individual flower petals. Please note that attendance at the introductory class is a prerequisite.

Thur 29th Sept

SLQ Craft workshops-kanzashi flowers
SLQ Craft workshops-kanzashi flowers


Traditional Japanese Fabric Flowers

Learn to make traditional Japanese fabric flowers to decorate anything from clothing to cards to jewellery in this popular workshop. Paper artists and jewellery designer Mabina Alaka will show you how to make the flowers using Japanese fabric, and use them to create a brooch and earrings.

Thur 13th Oct

SLQ Craft workshops-fabric flowers
SLQ Craft workshops-fabric flowers


Kokedama Moss Balls

Join crafter Akemi for a hands-on workshop creating Japanese kokedama plant balls with moss, soil and twine. You can create two moss balls — one with a succulent and the other with an indoor plant. Bring an apron and a pair of protective gloves, coloured string if you wish to decorate your kokedama, and a container to transport your plant home.

Thur 20th

Kokedama Moss Balls
Kokedama Moss Balls


Rubber Stamps for Christmas

Join printmaker Kay Watanabe and learn how to carve soft, easy to work rubber to create your own stamps to embellish cards and gift wrap for Christmas. Please wear an apron to protect your clothes from paint and ink and wear covered shoes as you will be working with sharp tools.

Thur 27th Oct

Rubber Stamps
Rubber Stamps


Japanese Furoshiki Bags and Gift Wrapping


Learn to create standout Japanese styled wrapping for your Christmas gifts with designer Mabina Alaka. In this hands-on workshop you will use square furoshiki material to create bags and gift wraps, create an origami Christmas tree, and learn various other wrapping techniques with paper.

Thur 24th Nov.

Japanese Furoshiki bags
Japanese Furoshiki bags


All classes are held between 6- 8 pm
All classes cost $35 except for the Kokedama moss balls which cost $45 pp.

SLQ Craft workshops
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Why? Learning cool crafts
When: Thursday nights over the next few months, 6-8pm
Phone: 07 3840 7666
Where: SLQ Shop, Level 1 Cultural Precinct, Stanley Place South Bank
Cost: All $35 except for Kokedama Moss Balls $45.
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