Sculptural Vessels (for Emotional Holding) with Louise Meuwissen ~ SYDNEY ~

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Vessels for Emotional Holding, with Louise Meuwissen
Sydney

Join artist Louise Meuwissen in exploring how we house our emotions, in a workshop celebrating craft-based artmaking as a generative and restorative practice for emotional wellbeing. This workshop celebrates the power of adornment, symbology, and personal expression.

Create your own soft sculpture, in the form of a small, lidded vessel for emotional holding, embellished with recycled vintage and contemporary beads and sequins from Louise’s collection.

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Join artist Louise Meuwissen at a gorgeous private studio in Lindfield, Sydney, for a day celebrating adornment, colour, and personal expression.

In a joyous, relaxed and supportive environment, you will be introduced to Louise’s art practice and be guided through hand-sewing construction techniques and the principles of bead embroidery. We will explore couture beading techniques, lean into our personal aesthetic sensibilities, play with colour and form, and work with a thoughtfully curated selection of luxurious vintage materials; including glass and ceramic beads, pearls, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, velvets, silks, and other fossicked treasures from Louise's personal collection.

Whether you're completely new to creating with your hands, or already love making, you'll leave with a unique, precious object of beauty and sentiment. Participants with all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged. No prior sewing experience necessary; whatever your perceived sewing skill or creative ability, this class is for you.

Please note, this is an emotionally gentle workshop, for personal reflection, with no expectation of group sharing.


Includes a sumptuous morning tea, and snacks throughout. BYO lunch.
All materials and tools supplied.
If desired, please feel welcome to bring along your personal sewing kit, any special beads, fabrics or treasures you'd like to incorporate into your piece.



This is the debut of teaching this class in Sydney, and spaces are limited. It's going to be gorgeous. I can't wait to make with you. ✨

Who this workshop is for

• Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike.

• Those curious to explore bead embroidery, free form stitching, and the creation of three-dimensional forms

What you’ll explore

• Spend a day immersed in colour, texture and stitch as you create your sculptural treasure

• Learn various couture bead embroidery techniques to add layers, height, depth, tassels and texture to your piece.

• Develop a personal and intuitive creative process.

Materials

All materials and tools are provided including:

• A beautiful curated assortment of collected vintage beads, sequins and trinkets from Louise’s collection

• Textiles including felt, and sumptuous vintage silks, velvets and cottons

•  Needles, scissors, pins

Studio experience

• Home-baked morning tea provided

• Coffee (Nespresso), tea and water available throughout the day

• BYO lunch

Location

Artist Elizabeth’s Sullivan’s self-contained art studio in Lindfield, Sydney (address to be provided after booking). Please note that there a steps to access the space.

Artist Bio
Louise Meuwissen creates intricate artworks from textiles and found materials, exploring the social and symbolic histories of objects through craft and fashion. She delivers inclusive, hands-on workshops, fostering creativity for all ages and abilities, and facilitates spaces that are fun, encouraging, warm and relaxed.

For more information about Louise's practice:
www.louisemeuwissen.com