Embroidery Workshop (Chinese Silk) at the Rare Trades Centre

Join award-winning embroidery artist Alison Cole for a two-day workshop where history and craftsmanship intertwine.

Create an embroidery design inspired by two stunning historical pieces from the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections.

Learn to work with flat silk on cotton sateen fabric, discovering satin stitch and encroaching satin stitch techniques. Once your silk embroidery is complete, delve into the intricate art of continuous line couching with gleaming gold Japanese thread.

Held at Ballarat's Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, a world-class facility dedicated to learning and preserving Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events, and residencies.