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Opendrawer

Locality: Camberwell, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9889 7227

Address: 248 Highfield Rd 3124 Camberwell, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.opendrawer.com.au

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25.01.2022 Dont let this be you this year! Come into Opendrawer this week to gather inspiration and supplies, and get a head start on those Christmas makes #makerproblems

25.01.2022 Earlier this month we welcomed the lovely Anne Thoday back to Opendrawer to teach a Coiled Basketry workshop. These are the beginnings of the baskets our students started in the class (also featuring some of Annes finished pieces). Arent they looking lovely? Keep an eye out for more of Annes classes during our Summer School!

24.01.2022 WORKSHOP TOMORROW! It's your last chance to book into our Bush Animals workshop! It's sure to be a fun one, as we learn to create sculptural creatures using just yarn and hay

24.01.2022 Our ever-popular Sewing Machine Maintenance and Overlocker Maintenance classes are back! Taught by experienced sewing machine mechanic Gordon Carr, our Machine Maintenance classes have been described as mind-blowing and always sell out. Youll learn how to clean and maintain your machine, including how to correctly oil and thread your machine, change needles, the best threads and needles to use for your machine and much more. Gordon also brings along his naked overlocker and sewing machine to give you a real insight into how your machine works! Coming up in November. Click below to book for Sewing Machine Maintenance and click here for Overlocker Maintenance: https://www.opendrawer.com.au/even/overlocker-maintenance-2

23.01.2022 Dear valued Opendrawer customers and community, Some of you may know that Opendrawer’s founder and owner Robyn has been experiencing some ill health recently, and unfortunately her recovery has been more complex than anticipated. This means that in order to ease pressure on Robyn and aid in her recovery, we will be winding back our opening hours for 2019. For the time being, we will be open on: ... Thursdays, 9:30am - 4:30pm and Saturdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm. If you have enrolled in one of our Summer School workshops, you will be contacted shortly, and we will be sure to update you of any further changes to our opening hours. If you need to get in touch, please email Renee at [email protected]. We wish you a happy, restful, and most importantly, creative festive season! Warm regards, The Opendrawer Team

22.01.2022 CAPTION THIS! What is this dapper knitting pattern guy thinking as he stares wistfully into the distance? (His name is Alan, according to the pattern).

22.01.2022 Did you know that creative play can keep the doctor away? Far from being child's play, studies are finding that engaging in creative activities can be beneficial for adults as well! We spoke to Art Play tutor Robyn, student Belinda, and psychologist Emma to find out more about the benefits of creative activities, like the ones our Art Play students do in class. If you'd like to learn to free up your creativity in a supportive environment, we're now taking expressions of interest for our 2020 semester 1 Art Play class. Dates are TBC, but you can find out more at https://www.opendrawer.com.au/events-1/art-play-2 and email us to register your interest.

22.01.2022 Hello from (most of) the Opendrawer team! Would you like to be introduced to some of the members of our team?

21.01.2022 A heart-warming story about the worlds oldest guerrilla knitter!

20.01.2022 "There can be shame or embarrassment when we talk about our stashes. Ive even chatted with some sewists who keep boxes of fabric hidden from their partners, stored in a quiet corner of the basement in a box labeled Halloween Decor." A fantastic article from Seamwork about the importance of having a stash, and some tips for managing it! https://www.seamwork.com//2/07/why-you-need-a-fabric-stash

19.01.2022 Should you bead it, string it, clasp it, clip it, glue it, hang it, knot it, tie it? Have a professional jeweller answer all your jewellery making questions in our Jewellery Lab sessions! Its the perfect chance for you to repair damaged pieces, brush up on old techniques, and discover new ones under the guidance of experienced jeweller Claudine McPherson. Just BYO project! Our next Jewellery Lab sessions are coming up on November 8 & 9. Click below to book now: Nov 8: https://www.opendrawer.com.au/events-1/jewellery-lab-14 Nov 9: https://www.opendrawer.com.au/events-1/jewellery-lab-15

18.01.2022 Learn the twining method to make your own beautiful baskets in our upcoming workshop with Caroline Hawkins. Twined baskets can be made in all shapes and sizes and with all manner of materials and plant fibres (we also think theyd make great Christmas gifts ). This workshop is coming up on November 9. Click below to book now. https://www.opendrawer.com.au/events-1/twined-baskets

17.01.2022 Weve got the mid-week blues Which is your fave, abstract, checkered or plain, and what would you make with these?

16.01.2022 Dear valued Opendrawer customers and community, Some of you may know that Opendrawers founder and owner Robyn has been experiencing some ill health recently, and unfortunately her recovery has been more complex than anticipated. This means that in order to ease pressure on Robyn and aid in her recovery, we will be winding back our opening hours for 2019. For the time being, we will be open on: ... Thursdays, 9:30am - 4:30pm and Saturdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm. If you have enrolled in one of our Summer School workshops, you will be contacted shortly, and we will be sure to update you of any further changes to our opening hours. If you need to get in touch, please email Renee at [email protected]. We wish you a happy, restful, and most importantly, creative festive season! Warm regards, The Opendrawer Team

14.01.2022 Just a couple of spots left in Saturdays Paper Christmas Decorations class Click here to book one of the last places: https://www.opendrawer.com.au/events/paper-xmas-decorations

13.01.2022 ...and you don't have a spare Has this ever happened to you, or are you the kind of organised sewist who never runs out of needles?

13.01.2022 Its time once again to pay tribute to the graphic designers of old, with another Vintage Habby Packaging Appreciation Post! Rummaging through our vintage haberdashery stash never fails to bring a smile to our faces

13.01.2022 We cant resist a bit of gorgeous gingham! What would you make with this lovely cotton gingham? (We have selected gingham fat quarters in store, as well as some by the metre).

13.01.2022 We bloomin love a good bloom! Learn to create artistic or realistic looking flowers using a range of techniques in our upcoming workshop! Coming up on November 16. Click below to book now.

13.01.2022 We've got the mid-week blues Which is your fave, abstract, checkered or plain, and what would you make with these?

13.01.2022 While sorting recently, we came across these buttons with a receipt from 1979, which makes us wonder if theres a poor, unfinished garment out there, waiting for its buttons. Were all guilty of having a few unfinished projects in the back of the cupboard, but 1979 is pretty extreme Whats your oldest unfinished project? Tell us about it - this is a judgement free space!

12.01.2022 WORKSHOP TOMORROW! Its your last chance to book into our Bush Animals workshop! Its sure to be a fun one, as we learn to create sculptural creatures using just yarn and hay

12.01.2022 A study is looking into whether crochet could be good for our mental health. Were going to go out on a limb and say that we think it definitely is! If youd like to discover the benefits of crochet for yourself, checkout our Intro to Crochet class, coming up in November: https://www.opendrawer.com.au/events-1/intro-to-crochet-3

11.01.2022 Did you know that creative play can keep the doctor away? Far from being childs play, studies are finding that engaging in creative activities can be beneficial for adults as well! We spoke to Art Play tutor Robyn, student Belinda, and psychologist Emma to find out more about the benefits of creative activities, like the ones our Art Play students do in class. If youd like to learn to free up your creativity in a supportive environment, were now taking expressions of interest for our 2020 semester 1 Art Play class. Dates are TBC, but you can find out more at https://www.opendrawer.com.au/events-1/art-play-2 and email us to register your interest.

10.01.2022 A heart-warming story about the world's oldest guerrilla knitter!

10.01.2022 Learn to make your own bush animals with fibre artist Caroline Hawkins! In this workshop, you will learn to create your own sculptural animals, using just wool and hay. Youll start by creating a small kangaroo to learn the basics, and then let your imagination run wild to create another animal of your choosing. The workshop is coming up on November 10. Click below to book now.

10.01.2022 In happy news for Opendrawer customers and supporters, were thrilled to announce that were getting ready to reopen in March! Thank you for all of the support and good wishes youve sent to Robyn, the founder and owner of Opendrawer, as she recovers from ill health. The heartfelt encouragement has assisted her immensely. Initially, opening hours will be Thursday to Saturday 10am to 4pm starting 5 March 2020... Details of new classes and workshops will be posted soon. We hope to see you soon to continue sharing the creativity!

09.01.2022 Can you think of anything better than a glass of wine and some dedicated craft time? No? Then you should join us for Sip n Stitch on Thursday, Oct 31! BYO sewing, stitching, crochet, knitting, etc, and come along for a chat, snack, sip n stitch with like-minded people! Just click here to reserve your place now: https://www.opendrawer.com.au/ev/sip-n-stitch-monthly-group

08.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to dye a rainbow of your own fibres? For all you colour-lovers out there, we have two dyeing classes coming up! Learn the nuts and bolts of dyeing protein and cellulose fibres with the wonderful Marcia King in our November workshops. Click here to find out more and book now: https://www.opendrawer.com.au/workshops

08.01.2022 Do you feel stuck on a creative project? Do you need a bit of help with a technical skill, or just some creative inspiration? Creative Help Desk is for you! BYO project, and our skilled facilitator will give you hints and tips for knitting, crochet, hand and machine sewing, jewellery making and overlocking projects. Coming up on Nov 14. Click below to reserve your place now.

07.01.2022 Please note, we will be closed tomorrow while we take some time out for the long weekend. Well be back on Wednesday November 6. Until then, happy making!

07.01.2022 We recently found these 'Sewing Aids' when sorting through our vintage habby. All your important sewing bits like pins, needles, buttons and hooks in one handy booklet. How sweet! Which sewing essentials would you like to see organised like this? Don't forget to visit us in store, Wednesday - Saturday for your chance to rummage through our vintage haberdashery treasures.

07.01.2022 How quirky and adorable are these Caroline Hawkins bush animals, and this lizard created by Opendrawer team member Leanne when she did Carolines Bush Animals workshop? If youd like to make your own Bush Animals from just hay and wool, were lucky enough to have Caroline teaching a workshop at Opendrawer on November 10! Click here to book now or find out more: https://www.opendrawer.com.au/events-1/bush-animals

06.01.2022 We recently found these Sewing Aids when sorting through our vintage habby. All your important sewing bits like pins, needles, buttons and hooks in one handy booklet. How sweet! Which sewing essentials would you like to see organised like this? Dont forget to visit us in store, Wednesday - Saturday for your chance to rummage through our vintage haberdashery treasures.

06.01.2022 How quirky and adorable are these Caroline Hawkin's bush animals, and this lizard created by Opendrawer team member Leanne when she did Caroline's Bush Animals workshop? If you'd like to make your own Bush Animals from just hay and wool, we're lucky enough to have Caroline teaching a workshop at Opendrawer on November 10! Click here to book now or find out more: https://www.opendrawer.com.au/events-1/bush-animals

04.01.2022 ...and you dont have a spare Has this ever happened to you, or are you the kind of organised sewist who never runs out of needles?

04.01.2022 Dear Opendrawer friends & family, We are so thankful for your patronage and support throughout the ups and downs of 2019. Our last trading day this year will be Saturday the 21st for any last minute crafting items you need before we close for the summer. We look forward to seeing you again in February 2020! Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! ... From all of us here at Opendrawer See more

01.01.2022 In happy news for Opendrawer customers and supporters, we're thrilled to announce that we're getting ready to reopen in March! Thank you for all of the support and good wishes you've sent to Robyn, the founder and owner of Opendrawer, as she recovers from ill health. The heartfelt encouragement has assisted her immensely. Initially, opening hours will be Thursday to Saturday 10am to 4pm starting 5 March 2020... Details of new classes and workshops will be posted soon. We hope to see you soon to continue sharing the creativity!

01.01.2022 The best thing about long weekends? Have more time to make! What are you working on this weekend? Show us in the comments :)