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.
Workshops run from 9:00 to 16:00 daily and include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
COST
2 day workshops: 3-4 June 2026 $490pp (ex accomm)
4 day workshops: 5 to 8 June 2026 $720pp (ex accomm)
Any 2 & 4 day workshops: $1100pp (ex accomm)
June 2026 | paper + thread
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.
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.
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.