MITCHAM BROWN OWLS

Hi Owlies,

Our last class saw another attack of the Mitcham yarn bombers with this result

With Christmas sneaking up so quickly, for our next class we will be making a Medieval pomander.  They make great gifts, or you can keep them and they will make your house smell like Christmas, cloves, citrus oil, spices....  bring along a medium sized orange and about 50 grams of whole cloves, and I'll supply the rest.

The details: 

Where;  Gallery One, 1 Torrens Road Mitcham Ph 0431 297 258

When: Saturday October 25th 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm

Cost $7. room hire

Brisbane: MAD Craft Party

MAD Craft Party: Weaving 2.0 (Your better beWEAVE it!)

After the amazing time we had at the last MAD Craft Party: Weave it to me AND all the amazing wall art that has been produced since then, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to host another weaving workshop!

MAKERS AND DESIGNER AUSTRALIA and BRISBANE BROWN OWLS invite you to our latest MAD Craft Party:

Weaving 2.0 – You better beWEAVE it
Friday 24 October, 7-10pm
The Buffalo Hall, 30 Seeney Street, Zillmere 

There are three different ticketing options this time around:

Curious Weavers
Places cost $50 per person which will include:

• loom (value of $50) plus accessories for you to take home after the MAD Craft Party.  Beginners will receive a starter pack and advanced members will receive a new and bigger loom to develop their skills they learnt last MAD Craft Party
• yarn and other materials for weaving
• a complimentary drink and nibbles on arrival
• a ticket in the lucky door prize
• a goodie bag to take home

People who have attended the first weaving workshop with MAD Craft Party: Weave it to me have two other ticketing options:

Content Weavers
Places cost $25 per person and you BYO Simplicity Loom kit

Eager Weavers
Places cost $50 per person and you will receive a new and bigger loom to work on new projects.

Both of these tickets will include the rest of the goodies (materials, food, drinks, lucky door and goodie bag)

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

MAD Craft Party is a Friday evening crafting session, allowing you to wind down from the week with some great company, a drink and nibbles and learning or developing a creative skill.  Come and create woven wall art that you will be able to proudly hang in your home or give as gift. 

It doesn't matter if you've never crafted before...we'll have people to help you get started and tutorials and ideas for all levels.

Once you have "Reserved your spot" on Eventbrite HERE, we will email you a PayPal invoice to ensure we have reserved all your goodies for the night.

We will be also showcasing the wares of some of members on the night and their makers and designers will be on hand for you to ask questions about their processes for creating.

The MAD Craft Party was set up by the Makers and Designers (MAD) Australia Etsy Team. 

Follow along for inspiration and ideas in the lead up to the event with MAD Craft Party, Makers and Designers Australia and Brisbane Brown Owls.

Brisbane: Craft Lab 2

We're doing it again! Let's all take some time out to finish off our projects. Get out all of those half made craft projects from the year or catch up on a craft you've missed out on!

Come along for a demonstration or some extra help with these crafts:

Embroidery

Rag Rugs

Hexies

Thread Wrapped Jewellery

T-shirt yarn

Crochet

 

 

If you've missed out on these crafts during the year or you need a little extra help with one of them book in asap! Even if you're a pro at all of them you might like to take some time out to finish them off.

Tuesday 21 October, 6-9pm
The Craft Nest, 30 Fallon Cottage, Everton Park 
Cost: $10
RSVP: essential by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

 

Brisbane: Spring Weaving Session 2

Brisbane Brown Owls, edward & lilly and The Craft Nest are joining forces to bring you the second  basket weaving session over Spring. Each session will cover a different type of basket weaving stitch using upcycled textiles and materials.

The second session is Sunday 19 October, 1-5pm and will cover lazy squaw stitch (pictured above).

Session 2: Lazy Squaw Stitch
Date: Sunday 19 October, 1-5pm

 
All sessions will be held at The Craft Nest at 30 Fallon Cottage, Fallon Street, Everton Park. The cost for each session is $50 and includes afternoon tea. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials to suit their style however there will also be extra materials available free of charge for you to experiment with.

The third and final session is:

Navajo Stitch
Date: Sunday 30 November, 1-5pm

Book your spot now by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com.

Brisbane: Craft Lab

Let's all take some time out to finish off our projects. Get out all of those half made craft projects from the year or catch up on a craft you've missed out on!

Come along for a demonstration or some extra help with these crafts:

Embroidery

Rag Rugs

Hexies

Thread Wrapped Jewellery

T-shirt yarn

Crochet

If you've missed out on these crafts during the year or you need a little extra help with one of them book in asap! Even if you're a pro at all of them you might like to take some time out to finish them off.

Sunday 12 October, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD  
RSVP: essential by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

Southside Owls ~ Thursday 9th October ~ BYO at Miss Jackson

Hello crafty ladies!!

I'm waiting for the lovely spring weather to return, so I can put away the yarn projects and turn to something more suited to the warmer weather, like embroidery. Come back sunshine!!

Come along and join us on Thursday night! It's a BYO night, so bring along anything you fancy to work on. Or not even, if you just want to come along for a chat, laughs, baked treats and tea.

We are a friendly bunch, we have lovely regulars and always new comers, so feel free to pop along if you’ve never been before, but have wanted to. All welcome!!

Date: Thursday 9th October 2014
Time: 7:30pm onwards

Venue: Miss Jackson, 2/19 Grey Street St. Kilda (through the big rusty  gate)

Close to the #16, #96 and #112 trams, and nearby parking below

Craft: BYO

       

Goodies: We will have tea a plenty and Matt is going to bake us a something delicious! Please feel free to bring something along if you would like to show off your baking skills! 

RSVP: Leave a comment here, on facebook, email me or tweet me

Looking forward to to seeing all you lovely ladies and getting my craft on!!

Shan x

Brisbane: Card Making

Come and share a morning learning the art of hand making cards with Maria and Alison. Two card kits will be provided that include most of what you will need at a small cost of $10.00. We do ask that you bring your own set of fine point scissors and if you have them, felt pens. We look forward to sharing our love of card making with you and hope to see you there.

Date: Saturday 4 October, 10:30am-12:30pm.
Venue: Carindale Library, Westfield Shopping centre, Carindale
Cost: $10
RSVP: Essential email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com