Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

Annie Holcombe’s “Naive Embroidery” one day workshop.

This class has no rules, we only use a few stitches to turn your drawings into a masterpiece.

We use a water-soluble pen to draw your designs onto the Linen Tea Towel.

We use DMC Perle threads, 4 ply wool, felt & paint to make your designs come alive. Annie includes all this in the class.

There will be lots of drawings to help you get the ideas going.

If you have any drawings by your children or grand children, they can be made into a wonderful embroidered story.

This workshop is suitable for total beginners.

Included in your class:

•   One Linen Tea Towel

•   Pack of Chenille no 24 needles

•   Water soluble blue pen

•   Pair of scissors

•   Drawings and notes

Everything will be supplied for you including morning tea and a delicious lunch.

$295aud including all materials and Morning tea and lunch.

Annie Holcombe is a renowned Australian artist acclaimed for her innovative endeavours across diverse mediums, including painting, ceramics and textiles.

Her distinctive ‘Doodle Embroidery’ style has garnered significant recognition and is taught in workshop formats. Annie’s embroidery , consistant with her other artistic creations, exemplifies a favoured naive aesthetic.

Her works are distinguished by their captivating carm, vibrant colour palettes and detailed representations of real life and scenes inspired by the Australian landscape and her travels, particularly in Tuscany, Italy.

$295aud

Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

Saturday 2nd May 2026

Fleur Woods Contemporary Stitch Sampler One Day Workshop

Join Contemporary Fibre Artist & Author of The Untamed Thread, Fleur Woods for a joyful day of modern embroidery.

Learn Stitches, explore working with different threads and create your own Contemporary Stitch Sampler with Fleur in her favourite spot, Green Door Studios.

This one day workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn a handful of my favourite stitches, tips & techniques.

Play with different threads to explore their effects, practice beading and embellishment to create your own unique sampler on Fleur's beautiful hand painted linen and using Fleur's hand dyed wools and beautiful curated, generous supplies.

You'll go home with a new perspective on creating with stitch, tips and techniques to use and plenty of supplies and resources to continue your stitch journey.

This workshop suits anyone who would like to learn to stitch or explore how to be freer and more creative with embroidery.

Everything will be supplied for you including morning tea and a delicious lunch.

$400aud

nb Usual small print applies. We are unable to offer a refund or exchange should you book and then become unavailable to attend. You can happily give your place to a friend. Please respect the small nature of our business and that of the artists we are booking to bring you these events and opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.

Check our full terms and conditions on our ‘About Us’ page

Art on Your Heart  - 1 day workshop

Have you ever wanted to be a designer? Have you sometimes looked at expensive clothing brands and wished that you could have a piece like them?

Well... here is your chance to be the designer and stitcher of your own unique shirt.

In this workshop you will be provided with a soft, organic cotton long-sleeved shirt (ethically sourced) as well as a curated collection of florals and textiles to use in your design.

Throughout the day we will use the "flower to flower" concept as the basis of an organic process of adornment. We will use a variety of easy stitches, varied threads and collage techniques to build interest and colour, as much or as little as you aesthetically like.

No previous experience is needed - walk in with nothing, and walk out with a unique shirt that will be the envy of many!

Morning tea and lunch served too

$310aud

Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

We will be learning the basics of Botanical Illustration and watercolours and then applying our new skills to create a painting of a single Phalaenopsis bloom.

A day for anyone wanting to delve deeper into illustration and the finer details of the natural world, this workshop will leave you with a deeper appreciation of flowers and intricacies in nature you may not have noticed before.

Suitable for beginners and beyond, participants will take home a completed botanical illustration as well as a watercolour brush and small palette of artist quality paints.

All materials are included as is morning tea and a delicious lunch. 

$320aud

nb Usual small print applies. We are unable to offer a refund or exchange should you book and then become unavailable to attend. You can happily give your place to a friend. Please respect the small nature of our business and that of the artists we are booking to bring you these events and opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.

Check our full terms and conditions on our ‘About Us’ page

During this workshop Dominika will introduce you to painting with acrylics and take you step by step through her process in creating a still life composition. Using the Phalaenopsis orchid as our main source of inspiration and including a book and piece of fruit as is typical of Dominika’s style.

Participants are welcome to bring their own small book or choose from a selection provided by Dominika.

We will be using beautiful artist quality paints, onto cotton canvas.

All materials and props are provided as is morning tea and a delicious lunch. 

This workshop is suitable for beginners and beyond. 

$320aud

nb Usual small print applies. We are unable to offer a refund or exchange should you book and then become unavailable to attend. You can happily give your place to a friend. Please respect the small nature of our business and that of the artists we are booking to bring you these events and opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.

Check our full terms and conditions on our ‘About Us’ page

We will be building and decorating two botanically inspired wreaths in this workshop.

The first wreath will be a native everlasting daisy wreath with seed pods, flowers and grasses and the second wreath will be a living succulent wreath.  Both will be made from scratch using environmentally friendly and predominantly natural materials, with all botanicals being grown and harvested by Dominika from her large garden in the Victorian Yarra Valley.

Everything is provided however if you have something special you would like to include please bring it along.

If you have sensitivities or don’t like to handle plant materials with bare hands, please bring your gardening gloves.  

This workshop is suitable for beginners and beyond. 

A light lunch will be served along with refreshments throughout the workshop.

$250aud

Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

Still Life painting class with Kate Vella for intermediate using acrylic paints.

Working from life you will delve into depicting carefully chosen subjects and create interesting compositions using seasonal flowers, fruits, vintage and antique china.

During this structured class Kate will discuss and explore with the participants the still life genre and demonstrate step by step how to complete their own original artwork using acrylics in a contemporary style.

This is a small class of maximum 12 students. Suitable for those that have some painting experience.

Everything will be supplied for this workshop - paints, brushes, palettes, canvas….. Just bring yourself.

Lunch will be provided to nourish you and keep you going. 

Estimated finish time is 4pm

If booking multiple places, please provide full names of all participants in extra info box at time of booking.

$325.00aud

nb Usual small print applies. We are unable to offer a refund or exchange should you book and then become unavailable to attend. You can happily give your place to a friend. Please respect the small nature of our business and that of the artists we are booking to bring you these events and opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.

Check our full terms and conditions on our ‘About Us’ page

Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

The Keepers: Cloth Doll Necklace Workshop with Anna Victoria

Anna Bastiaan is a Melbourne-based textile artist who works from her home studio creating whimsical, story-rich pieces under the name Anna Victoria. Her work blends fabric, embroidery, embellishment and illustration, with a focus on mindful hand-stitching and a deep love of the creative process.

Enjoy a day immersed in beautiful textiles, slow stitching and creative exploration as Anna guides you in creating your own handmade cloth doll necklace.

Cloth doll necklaces are a wonderful way to showcase your favourite fabrics, or that tiny piece of something special you’ve been saving for just the right project. They can also be seen as a form of jewellery as talisman - an opportunity to create something deeply meaningful by weaving in fragments of cloth or embellishment that carry personal history, memory, or significance.

In this workshop, you will learn how to construct a small soft textile doll using a curated selection of both vintage and contemporary fabrics, giving you plenty of options to personalise your piece. Anna will guide you through the process of building your doll from the ground up, including how she creates the arms and legs, and the overall construction of the form.

You will also be introduced to a range of embellishing techniques, working with beads, threads and trims to add detail and character to your piece.

A special part of the process is bringing your doll to life through its face. Anna will share her approach to hand-painting the faces, and you will have the opportunity to paint your own. If you would prefer, a selection of pre-painted faces will also be available to use.

Your doll will be thoughtfully detailed on both sides and finished as a necklace -  a small stitched figure to wear close to the heart, like a personal talisman.

These pieces form part of Anna’s ongoing series, The Keepers -  small stitched figures that carry story, cloth and meaning.

Anna will guide you step-by-step throughout the day, while encouraging you to make your own creative choices so your piece feels personal and unique. This is a relaxed and supportive class, suitable for complete beginners as well as those with sewing experience, where you will be encouraged to work at your own pace and enjoy the process.

All materials are provided, including:

– a curated selection of vintage and contemporary fabrics

– wool, linen and decorative textile fragments

– beads, threads and trims for embellishment

– embroidery threads and needles

– pre-drilled wooden beads for faces (painted and unpainted options, and all tools required for painting)

– necklace cord/chain and findings

Please bring:

– a basic sewing kit including fabric scissors, pins and needles

- a piece of fabric, trim or embellishment that has personal significance that you would like to include in your finished piece (optional)

No prior experience is necessary.

Lunch and morning tea are provided.

$295aud

Due to popularity we are so pleased to repeat this workshop.

Anna is a Melbourne-based textile artist who works from her home studio creating whimsical, nature-inspired pieces under the name Anna Victoria. Her work blends fabric, embroidery, embellishment, and illustration, with a focus on mindful hand-stitching and a deep love of the creative process.

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.

You will have the freedom to choose whether you want to create a single floral specimen brooch, or a posey of rosehips. Both designs are magnificent pieces of wearable art, sure to make a unique statement whenever you wear them.

This is a relaxed, creative class where you’ll be guided step-by-step, but still have the freedom to explore your own style and colour choices.

All materials are provided, including:
– lengths of silk

- hand-dyed silk velvets
– sculpting wire
– seed and Czechoslovakian faceted glass beads
– embroidery and metallic threads
– floristry tape

- brooch pin with safety clasp

Please bring a sewing kit including fabric scissors, pins and needles. Some beginner level sewing experience is recommended.

Morning tea and lunch will be served.

$295aud

nb Usual small print applies. We are unable to offer a refund or exchange should you book and then become unavailable to attend. You can happily give your place to a friend. Please respect the small nature of our business and that of the artists we are booking to bring you these events and opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.

Check our full terms and conditions on our ‘About Us’ page

Due to popilarity we are delighted to welcome Anna back to repeat this workshop.

Anna is a Melbourne-based textile artist who works from her home studio creating whimsical, nature-inspired pieces under the name Anna Victoria. Her work blends fabric, embroidery, embellishment and illustration, with a focus on mindful hand-stitching and a deep love of the creative process.

Enjoy a day being surrounded by sumptuous silks, glass beads, vintage brass charms and slow stitching as Anna teaches you to make your own divine embroidered silk bracelet.

You will be guided through the bracelet construction and then Anna will help you to design a beautifully balanced piece which represents your own creative expression, combining embroidery, beading and couching. Even the simplest design elements can create the most beautiful piece of jewellery.

Anna has an exquisite collection of dyed silks, old enamel-painted charms, and other embellishing materials which she will bring along for you to use.

All materials are provided, including:

– lengths of silk and stabiliser

- twisted chord

- embroidery threads, French floss and textured yarns

- seed beads, sequins and Czechoslovakian faceted glass beads

- hand-dyed silk velvets

- a selection of vintage brass charms and other foraged treasures for creating a personal bracelet design

Please bring a sewing kit including fabric scissors, pins and needles if you have one. Some beginner level sewing experience is recommended.

Morning tea and lunch will be served.

$295aud

nb Usual small print applies. We are unable to offer a refund or exchange should you book and then become unavailable to attend. You can happily give your place to a friend. Please respect the small nature of our business and that of the artists we are booking to bring you these events and opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.

Check our full terms and conditions on our ‘About Us’ page

Art With Mother Nature: Botanical Wall Hanging Workshop

Immerse yourself  in a day of relaxation where you create hand in hand with Mother Nature.  This slow and mindful workshop will encourage you to be present in the moment, enjoy the process of making and inspire you to expand your creativity while using natural materials. 

Guided by Lou, award winning artist, weaver and maker, this day of joyful creativity is designed for anyone looking to delve into the calm of making and weaving, from absolute beginners to more experienced makers. With as little or as much instruction as you prefer, and as the materials combine with your creative style, Lou will support you through the steps to make a beautiful, organically created wall art.

An environmental advocate, Lou sources her leaves, twigs, seed pods, driftwood, feathers, branches and grasses sustainably from the Sapphire Coast of NSW where she resides and works. Using only natural plant fibres, to bind and tie your materials, your unique artwork will be glue and plastic free, which in time, may be safely and sustainably composted.

Including a delicious lunch, by the end of the day, you’ll leave with a stunning wall hanging ready to display in your home — one that carries the beauty of Mother Nature and the joy of having made it yourself. Come along, unwind, and create something truly unique from nature’s gifts.

$300aud

nb Usual small print applies. We are unable to offer a refund or exchange should you book and then become unavailable to attend. You can happily give your place to a friend. Please respect the small nature of our business and that of the artists we are booking to bring you these events and opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.

Check our full terms and conditions on our ‘About Us’ page

Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

Embrace the principles of circular fashion by bringing creativity and colour to the meditative task of mending. Using hand-dyed wool yarns, Liberty fabrics, and Indian cottons, I will show you how to repair, decorate and revitalize your cherished clothing.

In this workshop, participants are encouraged to bring along a pair of jeans, a favorite jumper with a moth hole, or any garment in need of rejuvenation. You'll learn my favourite weaving technique, Kantha running stitch, detached chain, Turkey work, and appliqué for patching.

The hand-dyed yarns are a joy to stitch with—both forgiving and inspiring. As you work, every stitch becomes a delightful surprise, as colours emerge and your mending takes shape, creating a piece that feels almost magical. 

This workshop is about embracing the pleasure and freedom of stitching while contributing to a more sustainable and mindful wardrobe.

Lunch and morning tea also provided.

$350aud

Birds Lovers: Painting Australian Birds & Flora with Acrylics
with Julie Lynch One-Day Workshop

Join us for a vibrant, joy-filled workshop where colour, character, and creativity take centre stage. Guided by celebrated artist Julie Lynch, you’ll explore the expressive world of Australian birds and native flora through bold shapes, lively mark-making, and Julie’s signature graphic style.

This one-day immersive experience invites artists of all levels—curious beginners to seasoned creators—to relax, play, and paint your way into a world of personality-packed parrots, cockatoos, lorikeets, and more.  

What to Expect:

• Guided Instruction
Enjoy personalised, hands-on guidance as Julie leads you step-by-step—from understanding composition and colour play to creating a balanced, expressive artwork with a native bird as the star.

• Acrylic Mastery
Dive into layering techniques, confident colour mixing, building vibrancy and depth, and exploring impasto and mark-making to give your paintings flair, texture, and presence.

• Compositional Confidence
Learn how to develop strong, compelling arrangements featuring birds nestled among native botanicals, using shape, colour, pattern, and rhythm to bring your canvas to life.

• Personality & Playfulness
Discover Julie’s methods for infusing charm, attitude, and character into your bird portraits—those little touches that make each artwork uniquely yours.

• All-Inclusive Setup
All paints, brushes, palettes, canvases, and studio equipment are provided, so you can fully immerse yourself in the creative process without stress.

• Creative Community
Connect with fellow art lovers in Green Door’s warm, supportive studio environment—where ideas spark, creativity flows, and friendships form.

• Refreshment Breaks
Enjoy a delicious morning tea and lunch to keep you fuelled and inspired throughout your creative day.

Whether you're stepping into a solo artistic adventure or making it a colourful day out with a friend, this workshop offers a beautifully guided journey into expressive acrylic painting—and the joy of celebrating Australia’s extraordinary birdlife.

"There’s nothing quite like painting a bird with personality. Their colour, their charm, their attitude—it all comes alive with a little boldness and a lot of play." — Julie Lynch

Materials Provided:
Paint, brushes, palette knives, canvases, palettes, and all painting materials.

What to Bring:
Wear clothing you’re happy to get paint on, plus a painter’s shirt, smock, or apron. You may also bring disposable gloves if you prefer. If you have your own brushes or palette knives, feel free to bring them (labelled), though there’s no need to purchase anything new—Julie will introduce the tools she loves and uses daily.

Morning tea and lunch provided. 

All materials provided: Paint, paint brushes, palette knives, canvases and, painting materials.

$280.00aud

nb Usual small print applies. We are unable to offer a refund or exchange should you book and then become unavailable to attend. You can happily give your place to a friend. Please respect the small nature of our business and that of the artists we are booking to bring you these events and opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.

Check our full terms and conditions on our ‘About Us’ page

Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

Junk Journaling 101 : Make your own Journal

There is something immensely satisfying about holding all sorts of paper in your hands. Especially when that paper is vintage, perhaps crunkled and oozing with story. 

The junk journaling community likes to use paper of all kinds in a sustainable way. Pages and covers are built out of recycled packaging, old book pages, tea-dyed paper and everything else you can think of! The pages, in combination with additional mixed media elements (known as ephemera) are compiled to produce beautiful journals that can be used for memory keeping, daily journalling or as art books.

In this workshop you will be guided on how to make a journal from scratch. You will be provided with a variety of curated papers, many of them vintage, to use as the basis of your journal. Throughout the day you  will be encouraged to explore the textures, shapes and elements that you like best, so that your journal becomes a personal and meaningful piece.

All materials, morning tea and lunch are all provided.

$310.00aud

Junk Journaling 102: Embellishing and Styling a Journal

This workshop builds on Junk Journaling 101.

The focus is on adding the delicious bits that make a journal visually and tactiilely appealing and totally unique to its maker.. Throughout the day, masterboards, collages and a range of ephemera such as pockets, tags and tucks will be made to add to journals. We will also use distress inks, oils and stamps to bring your pages to life. 

All materials will be provided, including vintage papers, Tim Holtz products and curated treasures.

All materials, morning tea and lunch are provided.

$250aud

Make a pendant and/or earrings exploring form. texture and finish.

Join experienced silversmith jeweller Skye Bragg to create and design your own pendant and earrings in this workshop.

Learn jewellery design concepts and techniques including saw piercing, texturing, forming, soldering, polishing and finishing.

All tools, sterling silver, copper and tuition provided - along with a tasty lunch.

$490.00aud

Make a ring exploring form, texture and finish.

Join experienced silversmith jeweller Skye Bragg to create and design your own ring in this workshop.

Learn jewellery design concepts and techniques including saw piercing, texturing, forming, soldering, polishing and finishing.

All tools, sterling silver, copper and tuition provided - along with a tasty lunch.

$490aud

Escapulario / Little amulet by Aitor Saraiba

A very special embroidery workshop, where you will learn to stitch while creating a beautiful and now iconic textile little amulet (Escapulario) by Aitor Saraiba.

The artist, a defender of intuitive, creative, and pattern-free embroidery, will guide you through this transformative experience.

You will leave the workshop with your own handmade little amulet (Escapulario), created using the exclusive materials included in Aitor Saraiba’s custom kit.

As Aitor is travelling all the way from Spain he would appreciate if you could bring with you your own basic stitching kit. He will supply all the materials.

A tasty lunch and morning tea will be served.

$330aud

Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Maybe you’re here for Stitch Fest Week and want to take advantage of joining in this special open morning.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

Annie Holcombe is a renowned Australian artist acclaimed for her innovative endeavours across diverse mediums, including painting, ceramics and textiles.

Her distinctive ‘Doodle Embroidery’ style has garnered significant recognition and is taught in workshop formats. Annie’s embroidery , consistant with her other artistic creations, exemplifies a favoured naive aesthetic.

Her works are distinguished by their captivating carm, vibrant colour palettes and detailed representations of real life and scenes inspired by the Australian landscape and her travels, particularly in Tuscany, Italy.

$295aud

One Day Workshop – Mastering The Satin Stitch

The best filling stitch finally under your control.

If satin stitch has ever left you frustrated with wobbly edges, pulled threads, or circles that refuse to look like circles, this workshop is for you. Satin stitch is the foundation of so many Eastern European folk embroidery styles, and once you have it, a whole world of beautiful, expressive designs opens up to you.

In one focused day, Kasia will give you the tools, techniques and practice to turn satin stitch from your nemesis into one of your favourites.

What you’ll learn:

• how to set up guidelines for accurate, consistent stitch placement;

• how to rescue rogue strands and fix pulled threads without unpicking everything;

• how to achieve smooth(er) edges and round(er) circles;

• how to choose between a precise refined look and a looser more expressive folk style;

• how different threads (stranded cotton, perle and wool) create completely different effects.

You'll leave with real confidence to stitch folk embroidery designs going forward. Kasia will also have a selection of appropriate patterns available for purchase on the day.

What’s included:

All patterns, needles, hoops and a selection of threads in Kasia’s eleven signature colours. 

What to bring:

You are welcome to bring your own threads if you have some.

Who this workshop is for:

Beginners welcome but a little bit of previous embroidery experience is helpful.

Morning tea and lunch will be served

$295aud

Stitching Scroll

This whimsical piece is a variation on the traditional needle book or husswif.

It contains everything you need to use in your slow stitching, including a cupcake pin cushion, a needle holder and pocket/s.

In the workshop we will start with a foundation layer of blanket, adding layers of vintage textiles and personal touches to create a unique and beautiful, practical piece that reflects your favourite style.

All materials will be supplied. Also lunch and morning tea will be supplied.

$310aud

Our regular social get together - super welcoming crowd of artists and crafters bring their current project to the studio and enjoy each others company, whilst encouraging each other along.

Maybe you’re here for Stitch Fest Week and want to take advantage of joining in this special open morning.

Painters, stitchers, drawers, patchworkers…… everyone welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits all morning included.

$25AUD

Learn to paint butterflies, some beautiful bugs and gorgeous blooms using relaxed and flowing techniques suitable for new-comers to watercolours and free spirits.

You’ll learn a number of step-by-step techniques that will help you feel confident in your ability to paint beautiful nature-based images to satisfy the nature lover in us all. I

f you’ve always wanted to paint watercolours but found yourself feeling daunted by the medium, this workshop will help you gain the confidence and skills to create lovely paintings of all your favourite flowers and butterflies. It's fun and simple and the workshop aims to be stress free.

 All materials and morning tea and lunch are included

$260aud