Set in the magnificent backdrop of the Grampians, the township of Halls Gap presents the Grampians Texture Festival, a one-of-a-kind event.
Grampians Texture is an annual workshop series for fibre artists and provides an opportunity to participate in workshops suitable for beginners and experienced artists.
Grampians Texture Festival 2025 Dates & Prices, Halls Gap, VIC
Many textile and fibre enthusiasts head to the scenic township of Halls Gap to participate in this wonderful event. Visitors can also check out the varied collections of fabrics and clothes on display and participate in the workshops offered.
There are weekend workshops (2 days), weekly workshops (4 days), and masterclasses (6 days) for those who wish to hone their skills in the following disciplines: felt making, embroidery, jewellery, sculpture, weaving, dyeing, macrame, knitting, and more.
The Artists for 2025:
- Wendy Bailye | felt making
- Jack Buckley | hand embroidery
- Carol Cooke | hand embroidery
- Teresa Dair | deconstructed garments
- Kathryn Harmer Fox | machine embroidery
- Mary Hettmansperger | jewellery
- Bryant Holsenbeck | sculptural
- Helle Jorgensen | hand embroidery & sculptural
- Cassie Leatham | weaving natural dyeing
- Cathy Moon | indigo dyeing
- Gaye Nieuwenhof | mixed media
- Irene Pagram | eco dyeing
- Sharon Peoples | design
- Joy Denise Scott | applique hand embroidery
- Lana Scoville | macrame/loom natural dyeing
- Jane Slicer-Smith | knitting
- Kasia Tons | hand embroidery
- Martien van Zuilen | felt
- Cindy Watkins | machine embroidery
GrampianArts Market Place
Call into Hall Gap Community Hub to buy at GrampianArts Market Place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect to find delicious products for textile and other artists to create with: fibre, yarns, books, fabrics, hand-made papers, and vintage kimonos. These products are exotic, beautiful, unusual, and delightful. Not all traders/sellers will be there the whole time, but all will be there for the weekend and Monday morning.
Grampians Texture Twilight Makers Market
Saturday, March 15, from 4:30pm to 6pm, will be at the Halls Gap Community Centre at the Grampian Arts Market Place. The tutors and students participating in Grampians Texture will make a wide range of quality handcrafts. Expect to find clothing, jewellery, paper, books, and more, all handmade and hand-created, recycled, and upcycled!!! Buy direct from the artist.
After a busy day, explore the local attractions of the scenic town of Halls Gap and its neighbourhood. You can take a sightseeing or scenic driving tour to visit all the popular attractions and picturesque areas the town offers.
Is this event held every year? If so, what are the dates for 2020?
Thanks
Hi Kim,
The event does appear to run every year as I am sure I have been updating information on it for quite a while.
As for 2020 dates, this information usually isn’t posted until after the current year’s event has finished.
Make sure to check back after the event for any new information.
Thanks
Michael
Hi, Have the dates been set for 2018 yet?
Hi Cheryl,
No, the 2018 dates have not been set yet. Check out this year’s festival which is scheduled for 18-23 March 2017.
The 2018 dates will be set after the 2017 festival has finalised.
Kind regards,
Jess
Could you please let me know which workshops still have vacancies.
Thank you.
Hi Janet,
Unfortunately I don’t have this information, so you will have to contact the organisers of the festival by phone or email:
Phone: 0428 825 971
Email: grampianstexture@gmail.com
Best regards,
Jess
Would love to know what workshops are available on which days, the cost and also if the resources are supplied in the workshop costs please.
Hi Jennifer,
Here are some links to the workshops available:
1. Two day workshops
2. Four day workshops
3. Six day workshops
Lunch and morning tea are provided at all workshops and most workshops will have a small materials charge to cover consumables provided by the tutor. You will be advised of this cost upon enrolment. If you want to check what these fees are before you enrol, contact the organisers on Ph: 0428 825 971.
I hope you find a workshop that suits your interests. Have a great time at the Grampians Texture Festival!
Regards,
Jess
No program or links to tutors yet?
Hi Urszula,
The Grampians Texture Festival will be held between the 18-23 March 2017. You can check out the program of events here.
If you need accommodation in Halls Gap for the festival, click the link here.
Best Regards,
Jess
Please send me the dates and programme details, I would like to do a 2 or 4 day course. Thanks, Rachel
Hi Rachel,
The Grampians Texture Festival will be held between the 18-23 March 2017. You can check out the program of events here.
If you need accommodation in Halls Gap for the festival, click the link here.
Best Regards,
Jess
Could you please send me details of 2017 dates and tutors when they become available?
Hi Jenny,
The dates have now been released and they are: 18 – 23 March 2017
You will need to contact the organisers of the event to request the tutor information posted out. You can email them at: Email – grampianstexture@gmail.com
However you can also find some of the event information here.
Regards,
Jess