Bustle & Bows has a separate private classroom located at the rear of the shop where students can enjoy their lesson in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. The adjoining courtyard provides a tranquil spot for lunch or a coffee break between stitching.

We are very proud to offer our students a wide variety of classes and a selection of over 30 regular teachers from around Australia who are passionate about their embroidery and happily share their knowledge and creative talents with their students.

Our classes are scheduled in advance for a twelve month period and include; Stumpwork, Wool Embroidery, Ribbon Embroidery, Thread Painting, Smocking & Heirloom Sewing, Crewel & Surface Embroidery, Goldwork, Felting, Crochet, and Children’s Classes.

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Our Classroom

 Happy Class Members

TUTOR JAN KERTON (click here for full details)

Jan specializes in stumpwork embroidery, but is happy to assist students with any project in these sessions, be it a new design or an unfinished project. Classes are flexible so that students can book in to as many sessions as they require.

  • Tuesday ‘Sit & Stitch’
  • Wednesday 'Sit & Stich'
  • Friday 'Sit & Stitch'
  • Saturday 'Sit & Stitch'

TUTOR CATHERINE HOWELL (click here for full details)

Catherine has a unique style and is a true artist. Her dear little animal designs delight all and she has many talents that she is happy to share with students in these workshops. She specializes in wool, crewel and ribbon embroidery.

  • Friday 'Sit & Stitch'  

TUTOR SHIRLEY SINCLAIR (click here for full details)

Shirley specializes in ribbon embroidery, wool embroidery and is available to help with many other embroidery styles. Bring along your 'UFO's or start something new!

  • Tuesday 'Sit & Stitch'

TUTOR ANN FOREHAN (click here for full details)

  • Casual Smocking/Heirloom Workshops

TUTOR ALISON COLE (click here for full details)

  • Casual Stumpwork/Goldwork Workshops

MAUREEN TARNOK (click here for full details)

You may have seen some of Maureens designs featured in 'Embroidery & Crosstitch' magazine. Maureen uses some very clever techniques to transform a range of threads, ribbons and textiles into wonderful three dimensional scenes.

Take a look at some of her designs!

  • Casual Embroidery Workshops

TUTOR RACHEL SPARKE (click here for full details)

  • Dry Felted Angel

TUTOR HELEN YANG (click here for full details)

  • Childrens School Holiday Classes
  • Casual Knitting & Crochet

TUTOR DOROTHY ADDLEM (click here for full details)

  • Soft Sculptured Rabbits & Owls

TUTOR JUDY WISE (click here for full details)

  • Casual Wet Felting Workshops
  • Nuno Felted Jacket Workshops

TUTOR GLYNIS NOTT (click here for full details)

  • Needle Felted Fleece Dog
  • Needle Felted Bear
  • Needle Felted Giraffe

TUTOR ANGELA DOWER (click here for full details)

  • Sculptured Bunny or Bluebirds Blanket

TUTOR ANNIE HUNTLEY (click here for full details)

  • Stumpwork Wren & Grasshopper

TUTOR BRENDA RYAN (Click here for full details)

  • Forget Me Knot Sewing Box

TUTOR GILLIAN ANDREW (Click here for full details)

  • Millinery

TUTOR CAROLYN ROGERS (Click here for full details)

  • Felted Calla Lillies
  • Silk Paper Clutch Evening Bag

 
 

 

 
(click here to download a class booking request form)