building My Jacquard Loom While traveling to Lyon in July ’16, I was able to copy plans, and trace, a 19th century Jacquard loom. It has long been a dream of mine to make a Jacquard — arguably one of the world’s first mechanised computers — and now, finally, I can construct make a Jacquard loom. Ive […]
I wrapped up Hong Kong I have to admit, the last time I was in Hong Kong was when the English were in rule. But this time with no more English, I fell in love with the Island City and planning another return next year. The three hour workshop included European and Japanese wrapping techniques, […]
Christmas wrapping for Julie Goodwin Westinghouse and Julie Goodwin owner of Julie’s Place cooking school has teamed up with stylist, Morrison Polkinghorne. Julie Goodwin made a batch of Christmas chill mango chutney and some Ginger cookies but I was in Myanmar at the time, so Westinghouse especially flew me from Rangoon to Sydney to teach how to wrap […]
How to make Paper Snowflakes I decided this year to make Paper Snowflakes for our Christmas decorations. Simple and fun, but watch out for that dangerous blade. Items required: – Card – Sharp Knife – Metal Ruler – Cutting Board – Double Sided Tape – Scissors – Needle and Thread Cut a rectangle piece of card, two thirds longer than the width. […]
Wrap a present and finish it with a decorative knot. To estimate the length of cord:To make a single layer knot, measure the circumference of the box + 30cm of cordTo make a triple layer knot, triple the above Step 1Fold the cord in half and start with this point.Pull the bottom cord under and […]
Wrapping and tassel workshop in Hong Kong. Join me in a three-hour workshop at Mirth, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. 18th November 2015. Its the beauty of wrapping that can be the true gift to our friends and family. This workshop is all about the presentation of gift giving. Discover Japanese techniques where gifts are perfectly wrapped in paper […]