10.00am - 1.00pm, 29 August 2026
Mt Flora Regional Museum
30 Elivre St, Watermans Bay
$50.00
Join artist Rebecca Ryan for a hands‑on workshop exploring the art of paper dress‑making, transforming vintage sewing‑pattern paper into beautiful sculptural forms.
Discover how the delicate textures, printed lines and markings of old patterns can be folded, shaped and layered to create your own framed Art Deco or 1950s‑style paper dress — giving new life to materials that might otherwise be discarded.
Participants are warmly welcome to bring their own vintage sewing patterns, collage materials, photos or small sentimental items to incorporate into their piece.
All materials provided. No sewing or art experience required. Suitable for all experience levels.
Learn more by visiting the Artists in Residence page.
Artist in Residence events
City of Stirling kaadatj Nyoongar moort Nyoongar boodja-k Wadjak boodja-k. Ngalak kaadatj Nyoongar nedingar wer birdiya koora koora wer yeyi. Baalabang koondarm, malayin wer nakolak baalap yang ngalany-al. Ngalak dandjoo barn wer kaaratj bandang boodja-k.
The City of Stirling acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Wadjak people of the Nyoongar Nation, and pays respect to the Elders both past and present for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.
