Join Lani's stitching workshop, where together we will create little amulet pouches.

Let Lani and your intuition guide you while you hand stitch your pouch or little bag that will keep something special and personally empowering in.

What to expect during this workshop

• Using recycled hand-dyed woollen blanket, we will embellish the pouch exterior with beads, shisha mirrors, sea glass and shells.

• Lani will show us 2-3 stitches to use on these pouches, including how to attach embellishments and how to line the pouch.

• Each of us will receive our own kit (colors may vary) of woollen blanket with pouch liner fabric, beads, threads to decorate and needles to use.

Consider your special object

Please consider ahead of time what special object (or amulet) you will keep in your newly created pouch. You may even want to bring it along to the workshop.

Pouch dimensions are approximately 10 x 10 centimetres when complete.

By the end of the workshop you will leave with your own intuitively and imaginatively stitched amulet pouch. Even if you don't complete it, you will have all the ingredients to take home to complete it.

It's as easy and joyful as that.

What's an amulet and an amulet pouch.

Amulets are highly personal objects. Traditionally they can have spiritual, devotional or mystical meanings or even offer protection and empowerment to the person who wears it.
Often amulets are contained as keepsakes in small and attractive wearable pouches or bags.

About the workshop facilitator

Lani is a textile artist who works with a wide range materials and techniques. She has spent over 30 years learning and sharing her skills, in Australia and Canada. Knitting, spinning, dyeing, weaving (including tapestry weaving), and felting are among some of these ways she likes to express herself.

Lani has used art as therapy for her own sense of peace during her 30-year career as a registered nurse. She holds a Master of Nurse Practitioner and diplomas in hypnotherapy and counselling. Currently studying art therapy, Lani is exploring the subconscious and how it influences our artistic expression.

Other things you need to know

• Workshop fee includes all materials.However, please consider what special object (or amulet) you will keep in your newly created pouch and bring it along to the workshop.

  Pouch dimensions are approximately 10 x 10 centimetres when complete.

• Suitable for beginners17 years and older. Basic hand-stitching skills required.

• Wear art workshop appropriate clothing.

• We will be taking a snack or lunch break. Please bring your own packed snack or lunch.

• Tea and coffee provided.

If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend this workshop,please emailniki.vouis@ahc.sa.gov.aubefore 5pm, Thursday 23 April. We cannot issue refunds after this time and date.

Here's some great pics Lani sent us.

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