Grampians Texture is a unique opportunity for textile artists to explore their passion for textiles in one of Australian’s most beautiful natural environments.

Set in Halls Gap in the stunning Grampians National Park, (western Victoria) a myriad of workshops ranging from felting to printing, stitching to dyeing, jewellery to box making are offered under the inspiring direction of local, national and international tutors.. Workshops offered are for the weekend (2 days) or four days (Monday – Thursday), 9.30 am – 4 pm. All workshops are located in Halls Gap.

Come and enjoy the local environment, in addition to the inspiring workshops, have a holiday and a great textile art experience.

A class requirement list will be forwarded to you upon enrolment, most workshops will also have a small materials charge to cover the cost of consumables provided by your tutor.

Choose the style of accommodation that you require from camping to 5 star luxury. Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre 1800 065 599 can assist you with accommodation or check the accommodation specials  - Click Here

There will be lots of opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, such as special exhibitions, Grampians Texture Twilight Makers Market on Saturday 25 February in the grounds of the Mountain Grand for students and tutors to sell their wares (if you are wishing to be a seller please include on your workshop booking form), several dinners and to renew friendships with other textile enthusiasts during the forum. A full program of activities will be forwarded to enrolled participants in early January. Partners, family and friends are welcome at all evening activities. If you are visiting the area in late February check the web site for details of exhibitions, traders and activities that you are welcome to participate in.

Centennial Hall, Halls Gap will be open daily selling all things textile including fibres and threads, buttons and books etc.

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Grampians Texture is a project of GrampianArts a not for profit organization that strives to provide opportunities for artists to extend their skills and showcase their work. It is supported Halls Gap Tourism and Northern Grampians Shire Council.

Would you like to help? Grampians Texture is supported by a small group of volunteers- would you like to help? It may be collecting tutors from the airport in Melbourne and bringing them to Halls Gap, setting up rooms and exhibitions etc; all of these things are done by volunteers. If you are interested in assisting in any small way please email grampianstexture@gmail.com