NATURAL DYEING WITH HEATHER THOMAS
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY
11:00AM – 4:00PM
WORKSHOP
Join textile artist Heather Thomas for a hands-on workshop on natural dyeing. Discover the art of creating vibrant colours using natural materials which you can forage, grow, or buy.
Immerse yourself in a creative atmosphere as you explore the world of natural dyes. Learn how to extract colours from plants, flowers, and other organic sources, and apply them to various wool yarn and fabrics. Create a sample card of fabric and yarns to take home, along with notes and recipes.
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Expand your artistic horizons and leave with newfound knowledge and inspiration.
All materials and supplies will be provided.
National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool St, Geelong
Tickets: General Entry $145 / Concession & Museum Members $100
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18+ only event
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Venue accessibility information
Accessible for wheelchair users
Quiet space available on premises
The Museum is fully accessible at street entry, there are ramps to every level.
Accessible parking is located immediately in front of the Museum.
Accessible toilets are located on each level. -
Travelling by train
V/Line operate trains daily from Melbourne Southern Cross to Geelong. The train station is an easy ten minute walk from the National Wool Museum.
Visit the V/Line website or contact 136 196 for timetable and ticketing information.
Travelling by car
60 minutes from Melbourne CBD or a 30 minute drive from Torquay, Great Ocean Road.
Travelling by ferry
Port Phillip Ferries operates passenger ferry services from Docklands to Geelong and Docklands to the Bellarine (Portarlington). They also provide Port Phillip Ferries Discovery Tours.
Searoad Ferries car and passenger ferry travels from the Mornington Peninsula to Queenscliff. Buses run from Queenscliff to Geelong daily.
Spirit of Tasmania travels daily from Davonport Tasmania docking at Geelong. A ten-minute drive to the National Wool Museum.
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Bus parking
Bus parking is available directly in front of the National Wool Museum on Moorabool Street.
Car parking
Metered parking is on Moorabool Street, Brougham Street and Eastern Beach Road.
The Civic Centre Car Park located on Gheringhap Street opposite the Town Hall offers parking Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:30am to midnight (free parking after 6:00pm on Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday)
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The National Wool Museum tells the Australian story of wool, fibre and textiles, alongside a range of contemporary exhibitions, public programs and special events.
Aligned with Geelong’s UNESCO City of Design designation, the National Wool Museum explores 60,000 years of human endeavour and industry, from Australia’s first Nations living culture to emerging industries.
The National Wool Museum provides opportunities for visitors to build an understanding of place, the impact of human activity, change over time and to explore possible futures.
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For more information, please contact the event organiser:
National Wool Museum
nwminfo@geeelongcity.vic.gov.au
(03) 5272 4701