Be brave and bold with Brisbane’s Queen of Colour, Rachel Burke in this fun-filled Masterclass transforming a mundane pantry box into a majestic handbag.

Rachel’s vibrant, tactile and shiny wearable pieces have adorned celebrities and re-ignited a love of craft and naive materials among her followers. Working across fashion, accessories, installation, theatre and book publishing, Rachel’s cross disciplinary practice and signature style will dazzle and delight fans of colour, costume, craft and the unconventional.

In this one-day Masterclass, she brings her love for upcycling and courageous creative play (‘pla-pla) to the Coast guiding you through the design, technique and execution phases of taking a pantry box from the recycle bin all the way to the red carpet.

Share the joy with a like-minded community of crafters, designers and artists in this one-off Masterclass brought to you by The Refinery. An opportunity not to be missed.

Rachel Burke Bio
Rachel Burke is a practicing multidisciplinary artist, designer, and author based in Brisbane, Australia. Known for her vibrant, tactile wearable artworks and iconic tinsel creations, her work is inspired by a love for naive craft materials and transforming the mundane into the magical. Rachel has exhibited her work in many gallery spaces across Australia, including The Museum of Brisbane, Saint Cloche Gallery, Side Gallery, and The Australian Centre of the Moving Image. She is also the author of six books: including three craft books: Be Dazzling (2018), Pla Pla (2024) and the soon to be released Make It Up (2025).

Rachel has worked on creative collaborations with numerous global brands and celebrities including Harry Styles, Cate Blanchett, Disney, LEGO, Barbie, and many more. She has also freelanced as a fashion stylist, most notably for Frankie Magazine and Airbnb.

Event Details:

Date:
Saturday 22 February

Time:
10am - 3pm

Location:

Light Industry Studio, Unit 2/11 Endeavour Dr, Kunda Park QLD 4556

Cost:

SCCA Members: $60

Non SCCA Members: $75

Whats provided:
Creative materials used within the workshop

What to bring:
One empty cereal box
Lunch
Water bottle

Parking Details:
Free onsite parking subject to availability
Street parking available on Endeavour Dr

Image Credit: Image courtesy of Rachel Burke

R|Masterclass is delivered as part of The Refinery, SCCA’s suite of professional development programs designed to support creative practitioners working at the intersection of art, technology, environment and design.

Supported through the Creative Industries Investment Program and is jointly funded by Sunshine Coast Council Arts and Heritage Levy and the Regional Arts Development Fund in partnership with the Queensland Government and Arts Queensland and the Creative Ecologies Research Cluster at UniSC.