Anna Bastiaan / Silk Botanical Brooch Workshop / 25th July

Anna Bastiaan - Silk Botanical Brooch Workshop / 10am - 4pm Saturday 25th July 2026
@ Calico & Ivy

In this workshop, Anna will guide you through the of making a stunning botanical brooch using silk, velvet, wire and beads. Your brooch will be soft and sculptural – inspired by old-world florals but with a fresh, contemporary feel. You’ll learn how to shape and stitch petals, embellish with beads, add embroidery and sculpt leaves with wirework so your piece has gentle movement, texture and life.

This workshop is suitable for all levels, and a wonderful opportunity to see how even simple techniques can be used in new ways to craft an organic piece of gorgeous wearable art. Class price includes all of the materials curated by Anna, with a variety of colours to choose from. 

Ticket fee includes tuition, materials and refreshments. 

Please bring basic sewing supplies - needle, thread, snips.

About the artist...

Anna Victoria Bastiaan is a creative in Melbourne who works out of her home studio making textile-based artworks. Her work is often inspired by nature and the world around her, and embodies a sense of whimsy, magic and a love for the long-lost slower pace of life. With a focus on mindful hand-stitching and a deep love of the creative process, Anna helps students fall in love with the simplicity of pulling needle and thread through fabric and encourages them to bring their own personalisation to their work. 

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• All workshops to be paid in full at the time of booking.
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