At Gather & Co, we believe community starts with connection. D-Connect Bunbury, by Advocacy WA, creates a welcoming space for people to come together, share stories, make new friendships, and enjoy meaningful conversations over a coffee. Everyone is welcome.

Workshop 1: Bleach Painting Discover the magic of drawing with light and contrast. In this introductory workshop, you'll learn how to safely use bleach as a creative medium to create striking designs on dark fabrics. Explore techniques for brushwork, shading, layering and pattern-making while transforming ordinary garments into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. You'll learn: Safe handling and application of bleach Basic design and composition techniques Brush and stencil methods How to create tonal effects and unique patterns Perfect for refreshing black or dark-coloured clothing and adding a bold artistic touch.

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Workshop 2 Lino Printing

Learn the timeless art of lino printing and use handcrafted stamps to create beautiful repeat patterns and graphic designs on textiles. You'll design, carve and print your own lino block before applying it to fabric using textile inks. You'll learn: Designing for print Safe lino carving techniques Ink application and printing methods Creating repeat patterns and custom textile designs A versatile skill that can be used to personalise clothing, tote bags, homewares and more.

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Workshop 3: Stencils

Master the art of stencil design and fabric painting to create crisp, professional-looking motifs on textiles. From simple shapes to layered designs, you'll learn how to cut, position and apply stencils to achieve clean, repeatable results.

You'll learn:

Creating and cutting custom stencils

Fabric paint application techniques

Layering colours and patterns

Designing for repeat use across multiple projects

A practical and accessible technique for transforming garments, accessories and fabric projects with your own creative style.

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