Business Details
Creative Workshops & Fabric Supplies in Broulee
Stephs Fabrics is a creative hub dedicated to inspiring and nurturing artistic expression through high-quality materials and expert-led workshops. Established in Broulee, we curate an extensive selection of premium fabrics from renowned brands like Art Gallery, Moda, and Tula Pink, alongside comprehensive haberdashery supplies including Clover products and DMC embroidery essentials. Our team provides personalized guidance for selecting sewing machines, particularly as authorized Bernina dealers, ensuring customers find equipment matching their creative needs.We actively support local artists and makers, fostering a vibrant community through diverse educational programs. Our offerings include specialized workshops in quilting, garment making, and jewelry creation, led by experienced instructors like Kathy and Diane Appleby. With a focus on quality and customer engagement, we combine practical resources with immersive learning experiences to serve both beginners and seasoned crafters.
Services
Sewing Workshops
Fabric Sales
Haberdashery Supplies
Sewing Machine Sales
Jewelry Making Classes
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in textile arts education
- Our fabric selection includes exclusive international brands like Tula Pink
- We provide personalized sewing machine guidance with Bernina expertise
- Workshops cover specialized techniques from wool felt embroidery to quilting
- We actively support local artists and makers in the Broulee community
Services
Sewing Workshops
Stephs Fabrics offers structured sewing workshops for all skill levels. Our expert instructors guide participants through garment construction using Tessuti patterns, teaching essential techniques for creating personalized clothing. These sessions combine practical skill development with creative exploration.
Quilt Workshops
Our two-day quilting programs teach cutting, pattern layout, and assembly techniques. Led by experienced instructor Christine, these workshops cater to both beginners and advanced quilters, focusing on traditional and contemporary patchwork methods using premium fabric selections.
Jewelry Making
The Silver and Stone workshop teaches wax carving techniques for creating custom jewelry. Under Diane Appleby's guidance, participants learn metalworking fundamentals including casting, polishing, and finishing to produce unique rings and pendants through hands-on instruction.
Lampshade Creation
This beginner-friendly workshop teaches lampshade construction techniques using selected fabrics. Participants create customized lighting solutions through step-by-step instruction in material application and structural assembly, producing functional decorative pieces for personal use or gifting.
ByAnnie Workshops
Specialized two-day sessions focus on ByAnnie's bag patterns, teaching professional finishing techniques. Instructor Lynne Wilson demonstrates zippers, binding methods, and material handling with Soft and Stable interfacing, enabling students to create durable, stylish project bags with expert guidance.
People
Diane Appleby
Jewellery Workshop Instructor
Master of Art in Gold and Silversmithing from RMIT, 2003. Former lecturer at Sydney Institute of Technology and College of Fine Art, UNSW. Specializes in wax carving and metalworking techniques for bespoke jewelry creation.
Lizette Richards
Silver Jewellery Instructor
Bachelor of Gold and Silversmithing from Australian National University. Owner of Silverpaperstring studio. Combines professional jewelry making with teaching experience at Carroll College, sharing expertise in precious metal manipulation and design principles.
Neisha Scullard
Floral Workshop Leader
Owner of The Wild Rose Florist in Moruya. Expert in floral design for weddings and events. Teaches flower crown creation techniques, emphasizing botanical arrangement principles and seasonal material selection in hands-on workshops.
Julie Mia Holmes
Printmaking Instructor
Honours graduate in Printmaking and Drawing from ANU School of Art. Specializes in natural world-inspired printmaking techniques. Combines studio practice with field observation of coastal ecosystems for artistic inspiration and material sourcing.
Questions
What types of fabric workshops are available?
We offer sewing workshops for garment making, quilting programs, jewelry creation classes, and lampshade-making sessions with expert instructors.
Do you sell sewing machines?
Yes, we are authorized Bernina dealers offering expert guidance for selecting sewing machines suited to your specific needs and skill level.
Are workshops suitable for beginners?
All workshops accommodate various skill levels, with specialized beginner sessions available for quilting, jewelry making, and bag construction techniques.
What haberdashery supplies do you stock?
We carry Clover products, DMC embroidery supplies, knitting wool, Soft and Stable interfacing, and ByAnnie patterns for comprehensive crafting needs.
How can I book a workshop?
Contact us directly at 0418 44 29 77 to book into available workshops, with payment required to secure your spot in specialized classes.