Wednesday Night Workshop: Quilted Soft Sculptures

We have dusted off the sewing machine and gathered our hand-sewing supplies for this month’s Wednesday Night Workshop. 

Continuing our exploration of an artistic alphabet, September’s workshop will explore quilting, reverse applique, soft sculptures and textiles. Inspired by artist Mirka Mora's soft sculptures and using quilting and reverse applique techniques, over two hours you will design and create your own textile-based object, with plenty of guidance and support from teaching artist Yaz Gaté. Join us for an evening of relaxed art making and enjoy light bites and plentiful conversation as you craft a soft sculpture of your own.

Light refreshment and materials provided.

Suitable for ages 18+. No previous experience required.

About your teaching artist

Melbourne-based Yaz Gaté, née del Mar, is founder of Tiny Cupboard Creatives - a small enterprise providing exciting in studio and virtual classes, workshops and events for learners of all ages, as well as commissioned artwork and creative collaborations with other artists and organisations such as The Tarra Warra Museum of Art, The City of Greater Dandenong, Glen Eira Council, Linden New Arts and the Philippine Embassy of Australia.

Yaz specialises in canvas and digital art but has a wide practice that includes textiles and sewing, lino printing and drawing. She has a strong interest in botanicals, their connection to cultural identity and the way culture and life stories shape art making. Over the last 4 years, she has drawn on her own Filipino Australian background to explore the way migration and family can impact storytelling in art. Yaz typically uses bold black lines and vibrant colour palette making her work distinctive.

Image: Matt Benson, Unsplash