Silk Flora - Two Days Workshop - Perth

This two-day, eight-hour workshop is designed to introduce beginners to the magic 
of making silk flowers.
(Limited to a maximum of six participants.  No experience needed. )

The Silk Flora Workshop offers the opportunity to make silk flowers using a mix of traditional French, Russian, Mami-bana and Nuno-bana techniques.  Learn how to create and style your creations to make beautiful wearable art, such as a corsage of silk flowers!

Learn the secrets of making these beautiful blooms:

Day 1
- Hydrangea brooches
- Miniature Roses posy 

Day 2
- Large Peony

Everything you will need to create your own exquisite silk flowers is included:

- pre-treated and pre-cut small and large silk petals for each flower
- pre-cut silk foliage for each flower
- Japanese or vintage stamens
- pre-cut silk sepals
- specialised Japanese flower-making glue
- various gauge wire
- florist tape
- brooch magnet or pin
- ribbons
- flower patterns
- flower storage box

Also included to use in class:
- brushes 
- eclectic iron 
- 18-piece flower-making tool set
- hot box
- heat pad

 You will learn:

- safety and handling of the high-heat tools
- purpose of each tool and how to use it
- fabric treatment options
- pattern placement, marking and cutting
- different fabric usage and suitability
- flower's usage
- flower attachments  
- where to get suppliers
- where to get patterns and books

Time and Location:
12 noon - 4:00PM

Flax Room 
The Grove Library
1 Leake Street
Peppermint Grove WA 6011

You may attend one day (29th of August) or both days (29th and 30th of August).

After the completion of both days of the workshop, you will be able to join any of the Silk Flora workshops.

You can purchase electric irons and professional tools here or bring your own.