Made on the Left Market

Annie has applied to have a stall at this great market. She was at the one in November and it was very successful & with a great vibe & very different customer base i.e. pub clientele along with the usual buyers. I know that they are interested in new stallholders too, so if you make your own goods for sale you can download an application here http://www.madeontheleft.com/markets.html
What I love about this market is that everything has to be designed & made in WA - not a sign of imported tat!
They also run a great blog at http://www.madeontheleft.blogspot.com with lots of info about local designers & crafty things.

Glimpses with Elizabeth Morley

Workshops Details
Date - Sunday 21st June 2009 - 10am - 3.30pm
Venue - Melville Guides Hall
Cost - $75 per person - booking form can be obtained by emailing Catalyst
further details and class requirements list will be emailed upon full booking & payment


A step- by-step introduction into the exciting world of machine embroidery. Discover the joy in finding and expressing your own special creativity. This one day workshop requires no previous knowledge. All work is done on the ordinary domestic sewing machine using both decorative and functional techniques.

Millefiore 5 Ways with Amanda Hunt

Workshops Details
Date - Saturday 20th June 2009 - 10am - 3.30pm
Venue - Melville Guides Hall
Cost - $75 per person - booking form can be obtained by emailing Catalyst
further details and class requirements list will be emailed upon full booking & payment




In this polymer clay workshop for beginners we will be learning how to create a basic millefiori cane (similar to the technique used by lolly makers). We will then be using this cane to create 5 or more different objects and pieces of jewellery.

About Amanda
I am a Mum, Wife and Artist. I have a degree in art majoring in painting but spend much of my time on any new art-form I come across.
Current favourite creative outlets include creating original polyclay beads, jewellery and homewares, knitting, sketching in my moleskine sketchbook, working with felt, sewing and attempting to cook with my daughter. I sell my handmade creations online at http://polyclarific.etsy.com and soon will be selling prints of my sketches and paintings.
I also have a blog if you need to find out more about me: http://blogs.oddsocks.net/ahunt/

Eclectic Cutwork Panels with Annie Rawle

Workshops Details
Date - Friday 19th June 2009 - 9.30am - 3pm
Venue - Melville Guides Hall
Cost - $75 per person - booking form can be obtained by emailing Catalyst
further details and class requirements list will be emailed upon full booking & payment


In this workshop we’ll create an intriguing & intricate panel of cutwork in a geometric design. The design is then embellished with free machine embroidery & further techniques which further enhance the complex surface. The final panel is suitable for inclusion in many sewing projects such as a bag, cushion, waistcoat, book cover etc. The technique can also be adapted for use as decorative detailing on garments e.g. around a neckline, hem, pocket or belt. During the workshop I also discuss how colour & texture choices can dramatically alter the final outcome & make the piece your very own.

Perth Upmarket this Sunday 7th June

Annie is excited to have been featured on the Perth Upmarket blog here...

Do come and say hello if you can come along - I'll have booking forms with me & details of some more workshops for June.

June 2009 Workshops

Well, as we promised here are the details of our 1st weekend of workshops for June 2009.
I must point out that this year all our workshops will be focused over the winter months of June & August, so get in while you can!
Please note that we are now using a new email address for you to contact Catalyst. catalystworkshops@gmail.com. Please use this new address for a copy of the booking form and indicate in your email which workshop you'd like to attend. The form will be emailed by return and booking secured on full payment.
Tanya is taking over the bookings and can be contacted via this new email address.
Please note that all our bulk mail-out emails will still arrive from catalyst@annierawle.com.au
Only reply to these if you need to contact Annie specifically. I hope that makes sense!!

Over the next week we will be finalising more exciting & varied workshops for your fun & delectation

Softies Galore with Tanya Peters

Workshops Details
Date - Saturday 13th June 2009
Venue - Melville Guides Hall
Cost - $75 per person - booking form can be obtained by emailing Catalyst
further details and class requirements list will be emailed upon full booking & payment



Softies, as they have become known are wonderful soft toys that are designed for either a child, or the child within! Art toys are highly collected throughout Europe and have been making a mark on the world wide textile scene. Many books have been published in the past year, dedicated to softies and their designers.

Come along and join us, in a day of inspiration and creative exploration. Design and create your own individual softie, which you or a small person will cherish. Learn the design and construction process, with many helpful tips. A basic sewing machine, a good selection of fabrics and a touch of creativity is all that you need to bring.