Creating wearable botanical treasures from silk, velvet and thread.
Friday 2 April 2027 | Bella Fabrics | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $220
There is something quite magical about a flower made entirely by hand. Join textile artist Anna Victoria for a day of creative exploration as you create a sculptural botanical brooch using beautiful silks, hand-dyed velvets, embroidery and delicate beadwork.
Inspired by old-world florals and the beauty of the natural world, these flowers have a character all of their own. Soft, dimensional and full of texture, each piece combines traditional hand-stitching with wirework and embellishment to create a little piece of wearable art.
For 2027, Anna has created a new collection of botanical brooch designs, with fresh floral forms and details to explore. Whether you're joining for the first time or returning to make another piece, there will be new techniques to discover and new ways to work with silk, velvet, wire and embellishment. Previous students will have the opportunity to build on what they've learnt and create a brooch that feels entirely different from their first.
Throughout the day, Anna will guide you through the process of shaping and stitching dimensional petals, adding delicate embroidery and beadwork, and sculpting leaves with wire to give your finished flower its own natural movement and personality.
You'll work with a beautiful selection of materials, including sumptuous silks, hand-dyed silk velvets, glass beads, embroidery threads and sculpting wire. With a choice of colours and materials to explore, you'll be encouraged to develop your own palette and make thoughtful creative choices along the way.
This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a day working slowly with your hands, discovering new techniques and watching a collection of simple materials transform into something quite extraordinary.
What you'll learn
How to shape and construct dimensional silk and velvet petals.
Techniques for adding embroidery and decorative beadwork.
How to use wire to sculpt leaves and create movement.
Ways to combine colour, texture and embellishment to create a unique botanical piece.
What's included
All materials required to create your brooch are provided, including silk and velvet, sculpting wire, embroidery threads, beads and decorative elements. Embroidery and beading needles are also provided for your use.
Workshop details
Date: Friday 2 April 2027
Duration: 9.30am to 3.30pm (6 hours)
Location: Bella Fabrics, 195 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126
Price: $220 per person
Experience: Suitable for a range of skill levels, with Anna guiding you through each stage.
Materials: Everything you need is provided
A small-group experience: This workshop is limited to just 10–12 participants, creating a relaxed and intimate learning environment with plenty of hands-on guidance, individual attention and opportunities to learn directly from Anna throughout the day.
Leave with a beautiful botanical brooch to wear, treasure or give as a very special handmade gift. Refreshments and morning tea are provided.
Refunds and ticket transfers
Please note that workshop bookings are non-refundable. If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member.
If the workshop has sold out, you may request to have your ticket resold. While resale cannot be guaranteed, I will do my best to offer your place to someone else.
If your ticket is successfully resold, a 25% administration fee will be deducted from your refund to cover the time and costs involved in arranging the resale. The remaining 75% will be refunded to you. (Resale requests are only accepted for sold-out workshops.)
Creating wearable botanical treasures from silk, velvet and thread.
Friday 2 April 2027 | Bella Fabrics | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $220
There is something quite magical about a flower made entirely by hand. Join textile artist Anna Victoria for a day of creative exploration as you create a sculptural botanical brooch using beautiful silks, hand-dyed velvets, embroidery and delicate beadwork.
Inspired by old-world florals and the beauty of the natural world, these flowers have a character all of their own. Soft, dimensional and full of texture, each piece combines traditional hand-stitching with wirework and embellishment to create a little piece of wearable art.
For 2027, Anna has created a new collection of botanical brooch designs, with fresh floral forms and details to explore. Whether you're joining for the first time or returning to make another piece, there will be new techniques to discover and new ways to work with silk, velvet, wire and embellishment. Previous students will have the opportunity to build on what they've learnt and create a brooch that feels entirely different from their first.
Throughout the day, Anna will guide you through the process of shaping and stitching dimensional petals, adding delicate embroidery and beadwork, and sculpting leaves with wire to give your finished flower its own natural movement and personality.
You'll work with a beautiful selection of materials, including sumptuous silks, hand-dyed silk velvets, glass beads, embroidery threads and sculpting wire. With a choice of colours and materials to explore, you'll be encouraged to develop your own palette and make thoughtful creative choices along the way.
This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a day working slowly with your hands, discovering new techniques and watching a collection of simple materials transform into something quite extraordinary.
What you'll learn
How to shape and construct dimensional silk and velvet petals.
Techniques for adding embroidery and decorative beadwork.
How to use wire to sculpt leaves and create movement.
Ways to combine colour, texture and embellishment to create a unique botanical piece.
What's included
All materials required to create your brooch are provided, including silk and velvet, sculpting wire, embroidery threads, beads and decorative elements. Embroidery and beading needles are also provided for your use.
Workshop details
Date: Friday 2 April 2027
Duration: 9.30am to 3.30pm (6 hours)
Location: Bella Fabrics, 195 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126
Price: $220 per person
Experience: Suitable for a range of skill levels, with Anna guiding you through each stage.
Materials: Everything you need is provided
A small-group experience: This workshop is limited to just 10–12 participants, creating a relaxed and intimate learning environment with plenty of hands-on guidance, individual attention and opportunities to learn directly from Anna throughout the day.
Leave with a beautiful botanical brooch to wear, treasure or give as a very special handmade gift. Refreshments and morning tea are provided.
Refunds and ticket transfers
Please note that workshop bookings are non-refundable. If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member.
If the workshop has sold out, you may request to have your ticket resold. While resale cannot be guaranteed, I will do my best to offer your place to someone else.
If your ticket is successfully resold, a 25% administration fee will be deducted from your refund to cover the time and costs involved in arranging the resale. The remaining 75% will be refunded to you. (Resale requests are only accepted for sold-out workshops.)
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