Workshops
I offer a range of workshops to fit all skills and styles!
With a Visual Arts teaching background, I have facilitated workshops as part of Swell Sculpture Festival, BLEACH* Festival,
at HOTA Kids Take Over Events, Level Up Youth Arts Program, Libraries, and at Primary and Secondary Schools.
Also in collaboration with fellow artist Tal Fitzpatrick at StoryFest, with EVERYBODY NOW! and BLEACH* Festival.
There are a range of offerings that focus around the manipulation of yarn, including:
Finger-Knitting
Circular Weaving
Yarn & Paper Play
Finger-knitted Narritives
Get in touch about collaborative artist workshops facilitated by
Melissa Spratt (finger-knitting) and Tal Fitzpatrick (cross-stitching and applique).
If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your studio, shop, or have a large area in
your home for a Birthday, Celebration, Art Activation.
Typically the more involved workshops will run over a few days.
Otherwise the shorter activities are 45 - 90mins.
Inquire via the contact form so we can work together on the best workshop outcome for you.
Finger-Knitting
Learn how to finger-knit and relax with this therapeutic creating process.
Workshop images taken at PLACEMAKERS* by Ellamay Fitzgerald as part of GENERATE GC 24
Workshop participants learn how to finger-knit.
Best suited to groupd sized between 10 - 20 people, age 5+ with parental help.
Circular Weaving
Large Weaving on Copper
Between 80 - 100cm diameter
Make a weaving as pictured to adorn your wall or give as a gift. Learn new weaving skills and how to pair colour combinations that suit your style.
Group of 6: Enquire Now - you must have 6 people in your group to run this workshop.
Group of 4: Enquire Now - you must have 4 people in your group to run this workshop.
For this Large size weaving 12-15hrs:
1 evening each week for 3hrs over, 4 weeks.
Medium Weaving on Copper
Between 30 - 50cm diameter
Make a weaving as pictured to adorn your wall or give as a gift. Learn new weaving skills and how to pair colour combinations that suit your style.
Group of 12 (maximum): Enquire Now - you must have 12 people in your group to run this workshop. Please note the group of 12 is only available in the medium size weaving.
For the Medium size weaving (which is only offered to a group of 12ppl) 6-8hrs: Over two days, for weekend events. E.g, Hens parties, baby showers, birthdays etc.
Single Day Circular Weaving Workshops
25cm Diameter
This workshop is for beginners and will allow you to have a taste of the circular weaving process and take home a finished piece, as pictured. This workshop is for all ages (8yrs +) and runs for 2hrs.
This workshop needs a minimum of 4 people to run: Enquire Now
*Travel costs may be charged depending on location.
*A deposit is needed to secure the schedule.
*Cancellation fees may apply.
Yarn & Paper Play / Finger-Knitted Narratives
For the younger artists and young at heart, I have developed
’finger-knitting: yarn & paper play’ and a more advanced version ‘finger-knitted narratives’.
These workshops were offered for the first time at the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre during the QLD and NSW School holiday period late 2024.
Participates are able to drop in and learn how to finger-knit,
as well as have the opportunity to create their own version of Melissa’s artworks
by choosing colourful yarn to craft with text.
The more recent more advanced version of this workshop was presented in flow with writer Angela Peita for C.A.R.E through Creative Health Hub, Gold Coast Health for people with persistent pain. Where participants got to try a new way of writing and crafting to enjoy a relaxed mediative activity.
