Markets, exhibitions, and workshops
'Wonderland' at Living Arts Space
What
A fantstical exhibition featuring the work of artists living in, or connected to, Bendigo and the region. I'll have some needle felting and embroidery on display along with the daisy chain headpiece, which will be on display for the first time since 2013! Date December 1st until January 31 Time 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week except for Christmas Day. Where Living Arts Space at the Bendigo Visitor Information Centre 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo More information For more information click here to be taken to the Bendigo Region website. |
Castlemaine Artists Market
What
You'll always know where to find me on the first Sunday of the month; The Castlemaine Artists Market! I'll be there as usual with my needle felted and embroidered creations. Pop on down and say hi. I'd love to see you there! Date of the next market Sunday February 2 Time 9am - 2pm Where Western Reserve, Forest Street, Castlemaine More information More information can be found on the Facebook event here. |
Needle Felting Workshop
What
The class starts off with you learning a bit about needle felting as well as learning the basic techniques. From there you will be able to make your own 3D needle felted creation. Beth will have have some examples of what you could make (fox, owl, koala, panda buddies will be there along with some cacti) but you needn’t feel bound by these. This is a space to let your creativity run wild! Date Sunday February 9 Time 1pm - 5pm Where Castlemaine Community House Cost Full $70 Concession $65 Early Bird Discount (available until 18th January $65 Bookings and more information For bookings and more information click here to head over to the Castlemaine Community House website. |
Easter Needle Felting Workshop
What
Just like the regular needle felting workshop, Beth will take you through the basics of needle felting before you start making your own needle felted creation! This workshop is Easter themed, however if you find you don't feel like making something Easter-ish, or if your wool starts turning into something not-so-Easter-ish that's ok! It's still a space to let your creativity run wild. Date Sunday March 29 Time 1pm - 5pm Where Castlemaine Community House Cost Full $70 Concession $65 Early Bird Discount (available until 18th January $65 Bookings and more information For bookings and more information click here to head over to the Castlemaine Community House website. |
Free sleep mask pattern!Download the free pdf pattern here
You can find the the tutorial here.
It's a blog post, so you can also head on over to the blog and search it out if you'd prefer. You have the power to choose! |
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AboutHello, I'm Beth.
It's lovely to meet you! I’m afraid I’m not actually a little grassbird with the ability to make things. I’m just a common or garden variety human living in Castlemaine with my partner and our two cats. It’s a bit of a disappointment, I know.
It can be a pretty sad and stressful world we live in. I’m here to cheer it up for you with cute and quirky needle felting, embroideries, cards, jewellery, and other fun bits and bobs. What’s that, you prefer making things yourself? No problem! Have a stab at one of the DIY kits, or come along to a workshop. I love seeing what you make! Please do tag me @littlegrassbird or use the hashtag #littlegrassbirdmakes so I can find your amazing pieces. You can find out a bit more on the appropriately titled about page, or check out the blog. |
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Get your DIY on, sharpen up your crafty skills and read about what I've been up to on the blog
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THE LATEST POST
DIY sleep mask (free pattern!)Ever wanted to make your own sleep mask? Excellent! This is the perfect blog post for you.
Sleep masks are a wonderful scrap buster. If you don't have a piece of fabric big enough to cut out both pattern pieces you could always use two contrasting fabrics, or stitch some together to make a patchwork sleep mask! Read more → |
SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS
Basic hand stitchesIn this post I’ll teach you how to sew five basic and handy stitches. There’s also a bit about how many strands of thread to use, and how to knot your thread at the start and end.
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GET YOUR DIY ON
DIY pattern weightsI was going to write this week’s blog post on the blue dress (you can see it in all its deconstructed glory in 'Goals for 2018') which I had planned on making this week, but it’s been so hot here that there was no way I was going to get out the iron if I could avoid it. Instead this week I've written about the fabric covered pattern weights I made.
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Allow your eyes a moment to gander at some cute things.
Then, if you like, hop on over the work page to see more of my creations.
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