Coiled Vessels with Mel Young

Making something extraordinary out of the ordinary.

WorkLife has once again come together with Coal Coast Magazine and a range of amazing local makers to present a Mother’s Day Local Makers Market & series of workshops.

This seasonal market will feature a curated offering from local makers alongside a series of special hands on workshops with the participating makers.

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This Coiled Vessel workshop with Jeweller and contemporary craftsperson Mel Young introduces the process of coil weaving to create small colourful vessels using a simple stitching technique. You will be working with wool, jute and fabric offcuts to make a small three- dimensional vessel. All materials will be provided.

This is an extremely relaxing and portable craft practice that can be taken anywhere!

Mel Young is an established contemporary craftsperson living and working on beautiful Dharawal Country. Her practice spans exhibition and studio production work and she has been an educator for over 20 years in the tertiary and community sectors. Mel’s work explores materiality and place with an emphasis on collected, natural or re-purposed materials as vehicles for narrative. She has a particular interest in low-tech making, and is a firm believer that a great deal can be done with very little. Her work explores and incorporates elements from a broad range of craft practices including jewellery, textiles, woodwork and coiled basketry.

Follow Mel’s creative journey via Instagram: @unnaturaljeweller

The 3hr small group workshop will include materials, tuition and a beautiful shared lunch of salads, quiches, juice and wine.
Adults tickets $75
Accompanied children from  (including lunch)

Suitable for ages 14 up generally. Younger only by discussion. Consider if you think your child will be focused, interested and keen to participate in a small group setting with other adults.

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The Mother’s Day Local Makers Market will also be open to the public 10am-4pm Saturday 13 May -10am- 4pm Sunday 14 May.