Why not be tempted to make your own DIY eco fashion piece. Charlene can help facilitate the creative process in a group format.
There are various workshops available for all skill levels.

Fun, Creative and Fulfilling

Why not treat someone special to a satisfying gift of a DIY eco fashion Gift Voucher. Call Charlene on 0411 548 964 for a Registration Form.

Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Please share this with anyone who may be interested in this opportunity of gaining new skills and making new friendships.

Workshops

We offer 3 "To Dye For" one day workshops

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Discounts for doing all 3.

Tierra Woman
10am – 4pm. Earth mama concoct dye baths from local natural Australian Bush plants to emerge stunning seasonal colour hues on silk.
[3 silk scarves supplied] Basic hand skills required.

Workshop fee only $150 (inc. gst) Please request a registration form.

Retro Fit
10am – 4pm. Transform a pre-loved item into an amazing glamour fashion piece using recycled and collected items to embellish. Basic machine and hand skills required.

Workshop fee only $130 (inc. gst) Please request a registration form.

Felted Fusion
10am – 4pm. Make your own fashionable felted halter neck top for your overlaying wardrobe. Basic hand skills required. Kit supplied.

Workshop fee only $195 (inc. gst) Please request a registration form.

*EXCITING NEW COURSE

eco couture

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

Would you love to learn how to make your own eco couture piece? Why not enrole in the 5 week course tutored by Charlene O'Brien, on each Saturday of the month.
You will learn techniques on natural dyeing, felting and basic sewing and construction. No skills required.

Workshop fee only $675 [inc gst] extra for materials cost. To request a registration form contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Workshops 2012

The course dates below:

One day workshop: Retro Fit Saturday 10 March 2012

One day workshop: Felted Fusion Saturday 17 March 2012

One day workshop: Tierra Woman Saturday 24 March 2012

One day workshop: Retro Fit Saturday 12 May 2012

One day workshop: Felted Fusion Saturday 19 May 2012

One day workshop: Tierra Woman Saturday 26 May 2012

eco couture 14 July to 11 August 2012 [5 weeks - Saturdays Only]

eco couture 18 August to 15 September 2012 [5 weeks - Saturdays Only]

eco couture Saturdays 22 September to 20 October 2012 [5 weeks - Saturdays Only]

eco couture Saturdays 27 October to 24 November 2012   [5 weeks - Saturdays Only]

Testimonials

"The five day Eco couture workshop was a fantastic and inspiring experience. Charlene guided us through every stage of creating our garments, from designing, the nuno felting process, construction, dyeing and fitting through to the finishing touches and embellishing so that we each ended up with a truly unique item. We were introduced to the principles of eco couture, with minimum wastage, the use of natural, organic materials and an understanding of the toxic chemicals and waste involved in the standard fashion industry. Everyone received lots of individual attention to help us create our masterpieces and Charlene personally pinned and fitted each garment to us for a perfect fit. The natural dyeing part was both fun and exciting; the range of colours that emerged from local bush plants was amazing. Not only did I have a very enjoyable workshop but I came away with an amazing designer silk evening dress and an enthusiasm for learning more about natural dyeing." Christie Wareham-Norfolk - Fibreswest, eco couture workshop, Bunbury, Oct 2011

"Charlene has a unique gift to inspire creativity in others. After being guided through the felting processes, I was surprised to see that, from the same pattern, we had created a collection of garments as individual as we were.
We were all quite amazed that we had created a garment from scratch in a day. I can see my wool pile will be shrinking in the comming weeks !"
Nirala Hunt - Felted Fusion Workshop, Margaret River, July 2010

"Charlene's 'Retrofit' workshop was both inspiring and liberating... an invitation and permission to tear apart, [quite literally, sometimes!], any rigid notions of how garments must be constructed and worn. Richly creative and enormous fun!"
Jane Hilton - Retro Fit Workshop, Margaret River, July 2010

"Many thanks for your wonderful workshops and individual attention. I now have confidence to cut and restructure clothes to get a new and fashionable garment. Lots of positive feedback on my rejigged black jacket. I'm all fired up about natural dyeing again and have a few wrapped leaves that I acquired on our travels resting before I open them after steaming. Many thanks for your encouragement and company during the 'exclusive workshop"

Jane Frost - Retro Fit, Tierra Woman and Felted Fusion Workshop, Mansfield, Victoria, January 2011