Workshops and Events
The Sewing Basket Big Basket Sale 2026
Fri 21 - Sat 22 August
Parramatta Town Hall
182 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
The Sewing Basket’s annual Big Basket Sale is back for 2026.
Come along and browse more than 15 stalls packed with 100% donated sewing and craft supplies at very affordable prices. You’ll find a mix of fabrics, patterns, embroidery materials, knitting and crochet yarn, haberdashery, and plenty more.
The sale will be held at Parramatta Town Hall on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 August, and entry is free.
To help manage numbers and give our team time to restock throughout the day, we’re asking attendees to choose either a morning or afternoon session when registering.
Please note that photos and videos will be taken during the event.
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.