UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
EVENT Workshop #1: Part 1
Dress my Head for Derby Day
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Difficulty Rating: Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Skills Required: Using Scissors!
It's Derby Day at Randwick racecourse on April 14th and the MOHE constituents are heading along in their black and white finery to join in the fun.
So with the MOHE workshop only a week before the races, it seems fitting that Constituents learn how to create headwear that will win the David Jones prize! Constituents will be learning how to apply and adapt the techniques learnt in the February and March workshops to create headwear that stands out from the rest. The Minister's will be on hand to demonstrate ANYTHING that featured in the instruction books of either of the workshops.Not only that, but we will also be demonstrating an additional technique of making feathers from pieces of satin textile. You will be amazed at how impressive this technique of manipulating satin to imitate a delicate feather looks on the headwear you plan to wear on the day. The Derby Day colour theme is always Black & White, so whatever you create is sure to be AMAZING! The Minister of manipulation will be showing you how to create this 60 second technique and we know that you'll be hooked!
As usual at the workshop, constituents will be provided with detailed, beautifully hand illustrated instruction booklets and work pack to make your own Prince of Wales feather trio brooch. The Minister's will be on hand to assist you through the process and make suggestions on creating headwear that reflects your personality and enhances your face.
No workshop would be complete without the MOHE Vintage Haberdashery at hand to provide fabulous quality products. Even though the colour theme is Black & White, the Haberdashery will be bringing a range of colours in case you have other projects you want to work on at a later date. We will be bringing an assortment of
- Vintage Ribbons
- Vintage Netting
- Vintage Buttons
- Vintage Feathers
- Vintage Satin Textile
- Vintage Embellishments
- Wool felt from Germany
- New Embellishments
- New Feathers
In addition we will be selling, glue, felt scissors, beads and wire. These are the perfect additions to your arsenal of materials to develop your skills in creating the headwear.
It looks set to be an exciting workshop to the MOHE calendar, so don't delay...book your place now.
Workshop Trio: Techniques & Applications
The workshops are grouped together in a trio to provide suggestions and inspiration as to how the skills and techniques learnt can be applied beyond the workshop project. All the workshops are given a difficulty rating and state what technical skills you will need (although this doesn't get much harder than using glue and sewing a plain stitch).
There are two technique workshops which proceed an application workshop.
The technique workshops focus on a particular material and demonstrate a variety of ways in which the material can be manipulated. A small project using the material and specific skill are part of the workshop to reinforce learning.
The application workshop is where constituents are shown how these previous techniques can be applied to a particular item.
Throughout each of the three workshops, application is reinforced through visual examples and at each of the 3 trios during 2012 a particular garment has been selected in which to focus upon.
During 2012 constituents are required to provide a pair of shoes, a bag and a top/shirt/cardigan or jacket. These can be items long forgotten in your wardrobe, favourite items that have seen better days or bargains from your local charity shop.
At the application workshop you will also learn a range of different techniques to transform your item, not just how to apply the skills you have already learnt.
For the second workshop in the trio, our focus is on footwear. It goes without saying that the forties felt flowers can be applied to the handbags and garments that make an appearance at the later trios. However, for the remaining 2 workshops it's all about a well shod foot and demonstrating techniques that will put the wow factor in your wedges.
Between now and the application workshop you need to put aside a pair of shoes that you want to re-vamp. MOHE request that you look for one of the following
- A pair of heels hiding at the back of the wardrobe that for whatever reason you cannot part with
- A pair of strappy's that have seen better days but know they should really be sent swiftly to the bin
- A rescued pair of shoes from one of Sydney's very fine charity shops
Event Workshops
Twice a year three workshops are held which are event based.
Dress my Head for Derby Day
A one off technique & application workshop is presented a week ahead of Derby Day at Royal Randwick. Constituents will create their own headwear for this historic Sydney occasion. The colour theme is black and white in keeping with the David Jones sponsorship of the day.
Crafters Rock the Races
MOHE constituents are dressed in their best with handmade headwear and attend the racing social event of the year. As a group we will be enjoying the day of racing and checking out the hats and outfits. Not technically a workshop, but placing a bet is a very technical business and you will learn how to read a horses form, review their odds and place a bet.
Cath Kidston Christmas
The last workshop of the year goes out with a bang as constituents make not just one project, but 3! Selecting one of our favourite crafting icons Miss. Kidston, MOHE has created a gorgeous workshop to celebrate all that is crafty. Along with 'Little Originals' the MOHE Market open's it's doors to a range of Cath Kidston products that are only available in the UK. In addition, we will also be selling the wares of a highly collectable (and addictive) New Zealand crafter.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Event Workshop #1
Dress My Head for Derby Day
10am, Sunday 8th April 2012
Difficulty Rating: Do it with your eyes closed, Super Simple
Skills Required: Cutting satin
The Minister of Manipulation presented 7 simple steps to transform satin textile scraps into 3D fabulous looking feathers.
Constituents learnt the technique of manipulating satin to make fabulous looking feathers. They choose colours to reflect the seasons, matched the patterns to particular outfits and created a combination of styles that had maximum impact for a special occasion. In less than 30 minutes all attendees had created a magnificent Prince of Wales feather brooch that showed their dedication to MOHE.
Technique Workshop #2
Forties Felt Flowers
10am, Sunday 11th March 2012
Difficulty Rating: Easy Peasy
Skills Required: Cutting felt and using glue
The Minister of Artistic License presented 7 simple steps to transform flat felt into 3D vintage looking flowers.
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| Constituents learnt how to make all of these flowers |
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| Everyone went home with this cute poesy! |
Constituents learnt the technique of manipulating felt to make 1940s inspired flowers. They chose flowers to reflect the seasons, matched the colours to particular outfits and created a combination of styles that had maximum impact for a special occasion. In less than 60 minutes all attendees had created a magnificent purple and lilac poesy that showed their dedication to MOHE.
Technique Workshop #1
Rosettes & Cockades
10am, Sunday 12th February 2012
Difficulty Rating: Easy Peasy
Skills Required: Cutting ribbon and using glue
The Minister of Manipulation presented 4 basic methods to transform ribbons and created a unique and truly original product.
Constituents learnt the technique of manipulating ribbons to make rosettes and cockades. They chose textures to reflect the seasons, matched their ribbons to particular outfits and created a combination of styles that had maximum impact for a special occasion. In less than 30 minutes all attendees had created a magnificent lilac and black rosette that clearly showed their allegiance to MOHE.
2011 Workshops
Event Workshop
Cath Kidston Christmas
10am, Sunday 11th December 2011
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate (but a breeze with a Minister sitting next to you)
Skills Required: Threading a needle, sewing in a line, using glue and learning a stitch
As an extra special Christmas treat not just one but three projects were provided in a bluebell scented work pack. Constituents learnt;
- The four P's of crafting a la Cath Kidston
- Created a vital trio of products for their sewing box arsenal
- Simple stitching techniques for the Kidston 'less is more' look
- To create a Christmas treat for themselves or their tree
- Their MOHE Limited Edition Cath Kidston folder contained extra projects
- Another surprise gift was their goodbye treat
- That the afternoon high tea's and bar food was always delicious
Technique Workshops #2
Ribbon Manipulation
10am, Sunday 9th October 2011
The Minister of Manipulation formulated a workshop where constituents could learn to do more with ribbons than ever thought humanly possible!
The Minister of Manipulation formulated a workshop where constituents could learn to do more with ribbons than ever thought humanly possible!
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate (but a breeze with a Minister sitting next to you)
Skills Required: Plaiting (like on hair...but with ribbons)
The Minister demonstrated with over 60 samples to alter the visual format of ribbon;
- Gathering with Grace
- Smock with Sophistication
- Pleat with Pride
- Fold with Finesse
- Weave with Wonder
- Braid with Brilliance
- Plait with Presence
- Cockade with Capability
- Surface Decoration
- Floral Construction
- Foliage Construction
During the workshop the Minister of manipulation shared examples of her creative ribbon explorations and gave suggestions as to incorporating the techniques into clothing, accessories, interior design and food products.
Technique Workshop #1
It's all in the detail...
10am, Sunday 9th October 2011
The Minister of Artistic Licence formulated a workshop where constituents could customise their wardrobe with a 'Made in Australia' authenticity. The Minister demonstrated various techniques to embellish a garment resulting in a couture addition to the constituents wardrobe.
Difficulty Rating: Easy Peasy
Skills Required: Threading a needle and plain sewing stitch
Using ribbons, vintage flowers, buttons, broken jewellery, retro scraps of fabric and other delights the workshop was an opportunity to bring those pieces along and personalise a cardigan in a unique and innovative way. Constituents learnt;
- Sewing and stitching techniques
- Create textile garnishings
- Button ornamentation
- Trimming with ribbons and braiding
- Beadwork beautification
- Adorn with broken jewellery
- Festoon with silk and velvet flowers
- Enhance with vintage embroidered linens
