Make your mark with felt!
Craft-based designer Kitiya Palaskas is hosting a super fun workshop at First Coat Studios this Friday, 25 May and you’re invited!
Take a breather from our digital world and relive the childhood fun of playing with craft with Kitiya. She’s passionate about celebrating all things handmade and providing opportunities for people to spend time playing with tactile creative pursuits. She’s also interested in encouraging more open dialogue around the feelings-y side of being a creative person, as she feels it’s something that isn’t widely discussed.
In this unique workshop you’ll learn how use Kitiya’s signature felt collaging techniques to create a personal wall hanging featuring empowering messages in fun typography styles. While you cut and paste she’ll lead a conversation about how it feels to be a creative person navigating the industry today. Think of it as craft with a side of self-help!
Snacks and bevvies will be provided. Spaces are limited, so book now before it’s too late. Toowoomba Living readers are invited to use the exclusive code: CRAFTPARTY to receive 10% off your booking.
To book head to
https://www.firstcoatstudios.com/workshops/heart-felt-kitiya-palaskas
When:
Friday 25 May, 6pm to 9pm.
Cost:
3 hour session $70 per person. Use code CRAFTPARTY for 10% off your booking.
Cost includes light snacks and the materials you need to come away with a handmade wall hanging.
Bring your own:
Visual references – typography, iconography and anything else that could inspire your felt creation. Tools will be provided, however if you have a pair of scissors or another craft tool you love using feel free to bring it along. Bring any extra embellishments you may want to include in your design: sequins, beads, patches etc.
Who
Only 20 places available for participants aged 18+ years.
Photos by: Mark Lobo
About the Artist:
Kitiya Palaskas is a craft-based designer, author and speaker with a multi-disciplinary practice. Based in Melbourne, she specialises in prop and installation design, styling, art direction, creative workshop facilitation and DIY content production; focusing primarily on using handmade techniques and traditional craft methods reimagined in a contemporary way. Her work is characterised by its bold colours, kitsch themes and humorous nature and has spanned the retail, music, advertising and publishing industries. Kit’s clients have included Warner Music, Sportsgirl, Lego, Peter Alexander and Lily Allen, amongst others. She is the author of Piñata Party, a DIY craft book published by Hardie Grant Books.
