Workshops and Events
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Textile Basket Workshop
Sat 18 Oct 2025, 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Sewing Basket Kincumber
Shop 5, 11-13 Cochrone St, Kincumber
Do you a have a large stash of fabric and are wondering how you can make use of it? The world of basketry offers rich rewards - a chance to work with your hands and create with purpose, whilst creating something visually beautiful. In this mini workshop you will be shown how with just a few pieces of fabric remnants and simple hand stitching, a gorgeous basket can be formed. Guidance is provided to start a small, coiled basket with the skills to complete your basket at home. All workshop materials are included and a socially inclusive and supportive environment welcomes all levels of ability.
Creative Mending Workshop
Saturday 11 October 2025, 3pm
The Sewing Basket Caringbah
11-13 President Ave, Caringbah
Join The Sewing Basket Caringbah for an after-hours in-store event dedicated to creative mending. The team of volunteers and staff will guide participants through the process of repairing a garment they've brought along. Whether you’re looking to mend a pull or hole in a knitted item, cover a stain with a patch or repair a tear in jeans, they’ll be able to help.
Participants learn a range of simple, useful techniques, including the blanket stitch, whip stitch, and half back stitch - perfect for repairing, concealing flaws, or adding a personal touch. All tools and materials will be provided including threads, fabrics, patches, and embellishments.
Artful Art Prize 2023
Artful is a free, national art competition delivered in collaboration between Achieve Australia and Accessible Arts.
Open to artists with and without disability, Artful provides a platform to share work, build visibility and challenge perceptions of disability through creative expression. It brings together diverse voices from across Australia, with a focus on lived experience and inclusion.
As part of Achieve Australia’s broader commitment to social inclusion, Artful creates opportunities for connection, recognition and participation beyond traditional support services.