wah j26: paper + thread
Immersive two-day and four-day intensives for experienced makers, led by leading artists working across textiles, embroidery, fibre, surface design and material-based practice.
Paper + Thread is a curated masterclass series for experienced makers advancing their creative practice through small-group intensives led by respected artists. Designed for practising artists, experienced hobbyists, designers, educators and textile practitioners ready for advanced learning.
June 2026 | paper + thread
anne farren – Cloth to Clothing: Traditional practices in zero waste pattern making
Two-day workshop led by Anne Farren exploring traditional zero-waste garment patterns, guiding participants to customise shirt and pant designs through sustainable pattern making principles.
anne farren – Cloth to Clothing: Circular practice in garment design and making
Four-day masterclass led by Anne Farren exploring circular garment design using preloved textiles, patchwork and collage techniques to create new cloth and zero-waste garments.
helen coleman – Earth pigments and paints
Two-day workshop led by Helen Coleman exploring earth pigments, levigation and traditional paint making, creating handmade watercolour and tempera paints from natural minerals.
helen coleman – Botanical inks and tannin dyes
Four-day immersive masterclass with Helen Coleman exploring botanical inks and tannin dyes, from plant collection to pigment extraction, mark-making and sustainable colour practice.
martien van zuilen – Tall vessels: Sculptural felt
Two-day felting masterclass led by Martinen van Zuilen exploring sculptural vessel forms using colour blending, textured surfaces and mixed media techniques for dimensional felt artworks.
martien van zuilen – Felt inspired by nature
Four-day immersive felting masterclass led by Martien van Zuilen exploring sculptural forms, natural textures and experimental fibre techniques inspired by organic landscapes and materials.
penny jewell – botanical printing on Paper, Protein & Cellulose
Two-day botanical printing workshop led by Penny Jewell exploring plant contact printing on silk, wool, paper and cellulose fabrics using natural tannins, mordants and iron reactions.
penny jewell – Eco printing on leather
Four-day masterclass led by Penny Jewell exploring botanical eco printing on leather, creating richly detailed plant impressions and developing finished leather pieces.
sultana shamshi – Walk-Make-Wear: Found Object
Two-day jewellery workshop led by Sultana Shamshi exploring found objects, natural materials and contemporary techniques to create experimental samples and finished wearable pieces.
sultana shamshi – Walk-Make-Wear: Wild Materials
Four-day jewellery masterclass led by Sultana Shamshi exploring found materials, mixed media techniques and experimental design to create contemporary wearable artworks inspired by place.
susie vickery – Embroidered Portrait
Two-day workshop led by Susie Vickery exploring portraiture through freehand embroidery and appliqué, using line, stitch and colour to create expressive stitched portraits.
susie vickery – stitching nature
Immersive four-day workshop led by Suzie Vickery — textile artist — ideal for makers who feel more at home with a needle than a pencil and for anyone wanting to deepen their observational skills through textile practice.