Transform old/scrap fabrics into charming and troublesome mushroom brooches with Fungi Fest NZ!
What to bring:
– a collection of scrap fabrics or old torn clothes from home or a local second hand store
– any scavenged embellishments you would like to add – old buttons make great eyes!
– empty cereal box if you wish to copy any of the patterns to take home to use again
What You’ll Learn:
– Textile Crafting: Dive into the art of working with various fabrics as Darrinee Horton guides you through the process of creating unique and menacing mushroom brooches.
– Utilise a range of tools including glue guns, scissors, needles and thread, fabric pens, and more to bring your Menacing Mushy Brooches to life.
– Learn how to use pattern templates and card/plastic reinforcing to enhance the structure and design of your brooches.
– Add your personal touch with buttons, embellishments, and various creative elements to make your brooch truly one-of-a-kind.
– learn about the different parts of the mushroom as you create and why fungi are so important to our ecosystem.