Make. Do.
That's a wrap!
Macrame-style key rings. Funky handmade gifts with impact. From wool offcuts, cotton rope and thread.
Punk Pixies
Handmade tree ornaments to release your inner elf. Re-using ends-of-thread, wool scraps and bottle security rings.
Chris-cr-INK-le
A trio of techniques to print your own Christmas cards and swing tags. Printing plates from gelatin.
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Punk Arts Collective is a creative workshop space dedicated to free-form and free-thinking arts and crafts projects.
Our particular focus (though not exclusive) is on the old-skool punk DIY aesthetic of reusing, repurposing, recycling and re-imagining everday "trash" as something new, unique, cool.
Think Vivienne Westwood, Stephan Sprouse, and Zandra Rhodes. Sourced from bottle tops, op-shops, flip-flops and what-nots.
All workshops are immersive and fun and offer a new take on what is possible with textiles, paint and recycled materials.
And, or course, there's a killer soundtrack.
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Upcoming Workshops
We will provide tea, coffee and water at all workshops.
Daytime workshops: we will provide a light morning tea of cakes and slices from Lone Wolf.
Evening workshops: We will provide simple grazing platters.
You can, of course, BYO as well.
Kids' workshops: Due to varying dietary considerations, all Kids' workshops are BYO. We ask that you pack a light lunch for your kids, and that you remain conscious of potential allegens that may affect other participants. In particular we ask that you not pack snacks that might contain nuts or shellfish.
Alcohol: Only permitted at Workshops tagged Adult 18+.
Other food options: You can purchase a range of delicious hot food, sandwiches, sweets and pastries from our on-site food truck, Lone Wolf (daytime, weekdays only).
We're working on catered and licensed workshops. Stay tuned.
Keep in touch
We've got big things planned and lots to do. Keep informed of new workshops so you get first dibs.
As 2025 rolls out we'll also be offering subscribers the chance to test drive some workshops — for free — and give some feedback.
Punk Pixies for your tree
This Christmas, why not turn one of 30 million non-recycled plastic bottletops into something more positive ... and Punk!
Nettie Backhouse
Strawberry Girl
Nettie Backhouse heads up Punk Arts Collective. Here's a background roll call: Jim Henson's Creature Workshop, Lost in Space, Dr Dolittle, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Judge Dredd, Farscape, Star Wars — Episode 2, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Eurodisney, Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope tour, Mr Pearl, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, Philip Treacy. And more...
Who's that girl?