2025 Beanie Festival Workshop: Make your own Sun or Bucket Hat

Make your own Sun or Bucket Hat - Jan Black

Make your own upcycled bucket or sun hat with expert sewer Jan Black in this fun, beginner-friendly sewing workshop at Central Craft!

• Saturday 21st June
• 12pm - 4pm (4hrs)
• Table 2 (RHS)
• $90pp (+GST & Booking Fees)

Join Central Craft’s Saturday sewing whiz, Jan Black — the most sought-after sewer in Mparntwe/Alice Springs — for a fun and practical hat-making workshop! Learn to make your own bucket or sun hat, with expert guidance and the option to bring your own sewing machine to gain confidence working with your own tools. Ideal for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.

WHAT TO BRING

Closed-toe shoes

Snack + water bottle

BYO sewing machine (optional – 5 available onsite)

Fabric to upcycle (e.g. old t-shirt, teatowel, towel – or browse fabrics in our retail store)

WHATS PROVIDED

Sewing pattern

Use of sewing machines (if needed)

All essential sewing equipment and supplies

Spare fabric (if you forget yours!)

AGE / SKILL LEVEL

Ages 12+

All levels. 

ACCESS

This workshop involves fine motor skills (e.g. threading needles, hand stitching). If you require support to participate, you're welcome to attend with a support person. Please contact us in advance to dicuss any access needs.

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR

When it comes to sewing in the Central Desert, one name stands out: Jan Black. As Central Craft’s resident Saturday Sewing guru, Jan offers guidance, skill-building, support, and plenty of good humour to all who join her welcoming sewing circle. With a lifetime of experience behind the machine, Jan's expertise spans custom wedding dresses, film costumes, tailoring, mending, tutoring and more. Her passion for sewing is matched only by her dedication to sharing it with others.

WORKSHOP TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

https://centralcraft.org.au/pages/workshops-terms-and-conditions 

CONTACT

https://centralcraft.org.au/