Get Crafty: Upcycled Pride Patch-Making Workshop at Hurstville Library

In this 2-hour hands-on workshop, you'll create a personalized patch from upcycled fabric using simple embroidery and embellishment techniques.

Whether you're exploring identity, celebrating what matters to you, or simply want to make something uniquely yours, you'll leave with a completed patch ready to add to your favourite jacket, bag, or jeans.

What you'll learn:

• Basic embroidery stitches for creating shapes and text
• Adding embellishments like beads, buttons, and gemstones
• Using paint pens for color and design
• Ideas for how attach your finished patch to clothing or accessories

Optional: Bring a jacket, bag, or jeans to attach your patch during the workshop.

For adults.

Cost:

$8.50 per ticket.

Age:

Adults aged 16+.

Skill level:

No prior art experience is needed.

Equipment:

All materials and equipment will be provided.

About the Facilitator:

This workshop is facilitated by local artist Mary-Helen Daly. She is a qualified Transpersonal Art Therapist & Counsellor who helps people reclaim joy in their daily lives through creativity.

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and Conditions:

• No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.
• Program swapping is not permitted.
• Participants must be 16+
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.
• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.