Grampians Texture Overview

Connect with fellow textile enthusiasts, be inspired and let the inspiration flow!!

Grampians Texture is an annual workshop series for fibre artists and provides an opportunity to participate in workshops with visiting Australian artists. Workshops are suitable for beginners to experienced artists. We are delighted to announce the program for Grampians Texture 27 from 13 – 18 March 2027, will have 19 leading Australian textile tutors, teaching 2, 4 and 6 day workshops in venues across Halls Gap and Pomonal.

Set in Halls Gap, on the edge of the spectacular Grampians National Park, in western Victoria, workshops are available for –
2 day (13 Sat–Sun 14 March), 4 day (Mon 15–Thur 18 March) and 6 day master classes (Sat 13–Thur 18 March). Sessions run from 9am – 4pm with morning tea and lunch provided at your workshop. Catering is supplied by the local bakery and will comprise of a salad roll, muffin or slice and piece of fruit daily. Please advise your diet requirements upon booking. If you require specific dietary needs that cannot be catered for by the bakery please bring your own to the workshop.

GrampianArts Market Place
Call into Hall Gap Community HUB to buy at GrampianArts Market Place 8am—5pm. Expect to find delicious products for textile and other artists to create with: fibre, yarns, books, fabrics, hand-made papers, vintage kimonos. Exotic, beautiful, unusual, and delightful. Not all traders/sellers will be there for the whole time, but all will be there for the weekend and Monday morning.

Grampians Texture Twilight Makers Market
Friday 12 March from 4:00pm – 6:00pm will be at the Halls Gap HUB at the GrampianArts Market Place. There will be a wide range of quality hand craft made by the tutors and students participating in Grampians Texture. Expect to find clothing, jewellery, paper, books and more all handmade and hand created, recycled and upcycled!!! Buy direct from the artist.

Refund policy
This refund policy will be reviewed from time to time. All enrolled students will be informed if changes are necessary.

To assist in the management of the workshop a cancellation process is essential. Please email: [email protected]

Cancellations to 2 January 2027 – refund 80% of fees paid;
Cancellations from 3 January – 27 February 2027 – refund 50% of fees paid.
Cancellations from 28 February 2027 – no refund available.

GrampianArts reserves the right to cancel a workshop if the minimum class enrolment is not reached by 10/2/2027. If a workshop is cancelled, participants will be offered places in other workshop or a full refund if preferred.

Booking: the simplest way to book is via our website.

It is highly recommended that you book early as numbers in workshops are strictly limited. We ask you to please pay for your workshop in full when you are making your booking. A workshop place is not guaranteed until full payment is received.

2 day workshop (Sat 13 & Sun 14 March 2027)
• Early bird booking (booking and payment by 1 /12/26) $390
• Full fee $515

4 day workshop
(Monday 15 – Thursday 18 March 2027)
• Early bird booking (booking and payment by 1 /12/26) $630
• Full fee $755

6 day workshop
(Saturday 13 – Thursday 18 March 2027)
• Early bird booking (booking and payment by 1 /12/26) $880
• Full fee $1000

Both 2 & 4 day workshops
Early bird  (2 day & 4 day booked & paid by 1/12/26) $880

FRIDAY 12 March – Opening night Makers Market
4:00-6:00pm at the Halls Gap HUB (book a table if you would like to be a seller) $35

NOTE: All workshops have material lists and many have a small fee payable to your tutor in class. A position in a workshop is reserved once payment of fees has been received. Your class requirements list is available on our website on each tutors page.

Book your own accommodation in Halls Gap. There are many styles and levels to choose from. Our website has a list of accommodation options in Halls Gap. Places listed may offer a discount to Grampians Texture participants.

Join other students and tutors for evening activities including meals, exhibitions, bush walks and more.

Grampians Texture is a project of GrampianArts, a not for profit organisation that strives to provide opportunities for artists to extend their skills and showcase their work, supported by Northern Grampians Shire.
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Tolerance and respectful behaviours
For the enjoyment of our workshop programs the team at GrampianArts is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, including GrampianArts Committee members, volunteers, tutors, students and traders, we ask that you consider your interactions and behaviours during all parts of the program. GrampianArts has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of violence, harassment, or intimidation. This includes physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. Once reported and investigated, any violation will result in a reminder of this policy and removal from the workshop if behaviours continue.

By participating in this program, you agree to uphold the principles of respect and tolerance and contribute to a welcoming and enjoyable environment conducive to creativity, sharing and learning.

Our Artists for 2027

Click on a name to explore the artist and workshop.

"Don’t miss this great opportunity to work with wonderful and inspiring tutors."

Connect with fellow textile enthusiasts, ​be inspired and let the inspiration flow!!​

Our Artists for 2027

Connect with fellow textile enthusiasts, be inspired and let the inspiration flow!!