Embroidered Botanicals Class with Jeanne-maree Tempest

As an extra to our Geelong Branch Biennial Exhibition “THE ART OF THE NEEDLE” : Traditional to Contemporary we are excited to announce this special Embroidered Botanicals Class

13th & 14th Sep 2025 9am – 4pm

$150 EGV members, $175 non members, plus $10 kit

Fee Includes entry to EGV Geelong Biennial Exhibition

Bookings close July 31st 2025

Join fibre artist Jennie-maree Tempest in this two-day workshop. Learn how to stitch embroidered botanical sculptures using free motion machine embroidery, wrap wires in fabric and thread as stems, stitch and stiffen fabric to make leaves. Learn all the tricks and tips to make a beautiful bloom. You will have the option of making either a Callistemon (Bottle Brush), Lavender, Daisies or Banksia Spinulosa, but you will learn the process for each of the four specimens.

To register and receive the requirements list and details, phone 0427 819 713

or email geelongthreads@gmail.com

Supper Room, Geelong West Town Hall,

153 Pakington Street, Geelong West, Victoria

Jeanne-maree Tempest Flyer download