VIPSites Media
VIPSites Media

button&bean bespoke

Welcome to my website! Here you can find information and links about upcoming fibre art workshops, creative socials, a selection of handmade works in progress and items for sale.

Where whimsy and nature entwine.

Interested in hearing about upcoming workshops?

Interested in hearing about upcoming workshops?

Each season brings a new variety of workshops with some ongoing favourites, in both wet and needle felting. All are suitable for beginners, unless specified, with all materials and snacks provided. Click the workshop link to see current workshops.

Would you like to know about the following season's workshops and event dates? (Many are popular and places quickly fill). No one needs a million emails but a quarterly email is all you'll need to be the first to find out about the upcoming season's workshops. You can sign up to my email list via the Newsletter sign up link above, or find further information and fill out your details at the bottom of this website.

VIPSites Media

About

What started as sewing clothes for my two young children, has gradually evolved into many forms of creativity and 'making'. I've always been drawn to the arts and the act of creating—it's been a constant thread throughout my life. Whether through painting, writing, illustration or experimenting with new mediums, the creative process has always offered me a sense of purpose, joy and calm. There's something deeply satisfying about learning a new skill, watching it take shape through practice, and seeing an idea come to life through my own hands. For me, creating isn’t just about the final product—it’s about the journey, the discovery, and the fulfillment that comes from turning imagination into something real.

Fibre art workshops: I bring my quiet enthusiasm and gentle encouragement to each class. As a primary school teacher, I understand the diversity of learners and their individual learning styles. Creating an atmosphere and environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe and valued is important to me, and I believe is a large part of what makes a workshop experience enjoyable and successful.

Words from my lovely workshop participants.

Brilliant fun!

I enjoyed a morning chock-full of creativity and companionship. Amanda is a wonderful teacher: clear in her direction, genuinely attentive to us all and has a deep generosity in sharing both her skills and exquisite materials so we can continue our felting journeys. At the session’s close, I felt a no-small surge of pride in producing something beautiful and being able to say: I made that! Thank you so much!

Sally

Classbento participant review

A lovely workshop in the run up to Christmas. Amanda is a kind, knowledgeable and patient instructor and we all walked away with a lovely lantern and the knowledge required to make others at home.

Monika

Classbento participant review

Amanda’s classes are a real joy to participate in. Her instructions are clear and helpful - even if you don’t feel you are creative! This is the third class I have attended and I have enjoyed all of them.

Rachel

Classbento participant review

Artwork and Workshop inspiration

Needle felting Workshops

Seasonal Needle Felting Workshops to honour the seasons with landscapes, flora, and fungi.

Wet felting workshops

Wet felting is an calming and therapeutic craft fostering a sense of calm and mindfullness. Wet felting is the process of agitating, rubbing and rolling wool and other fibres together, with warm soapy water to create vessels, clothing, bags, balls and a myriad of other items all with your own hands. A beautiful process to enjoy.

Needle felted works

A selection of needle felted works including A5 journal covers, wall hangings and hoops are created over the year in small batches. Currently not taking custom orders.

Felting kits

A growing variety of wet and needle felting kits in the making.

Wet Felted Bowl kits.

Wet felted ball necklace kits.

Needle felting kits.

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Seasonal Newsletter Mailing List

Welcome! If you'd like to receive a Seasonal (quarterly) email about upcoming workshops and new projects, please add your email and I will make contact.

Occasionally, if an extra workshop is added mid season, I will send out an email to let you know.

All information provided is for the Newsletter email only and will arrive through the MailerLite platform.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Acknowledgement of Country

I acknowledge the Wurundjeri People, who are the traditional caretakers of the land where I live, work, and create. I thank the Elders, past and present who have cared for the land, waterways and mountains which have been, and continue to be places of community, culture and shared learning.