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Get Crafty
Studio Subi is a little creative haven which is happy to welcome all to its light-filled space.
WORDS | Dianne Bortoletto
UP TWO FLIGHTS of stairs, the floor-to-ceiling windows at Studio Subi flood the spacious area with natural light. Newly opened in March 2021, Studio Subi offers a range of creative workshops along with spaces for hire for collaborative work and meetings.
Here’s a space where your creative juices can flow, either sitting quietly on your own, or in a class learning a new skill. Workshops include botanical embroidery, the Japanese art of ink painting, lino cut, beginners sewing, silver art clay workshop, candle and body care making, French for beginners, custom wedding dance choreography, teen dance classes - you name it, really. There are longer courses too, like an 11-week manga art course for beginners. If there’s something creative you would like to learn, talk to the team at Studio Subi and they’ll do all they can to make it happen.
There’s a co-op workspace where you can rent a desk for a day or long-term, a large area for private soirees as well as an outdoor balcony that can be booked on its own.
Connie Trinh, Studio Subi's founder said that it’s been a whirlwind since opening and the response from visitors and participants has been positive.
“I love the social aspect that creating can bring. I’ve always dreamed of having a hub where makers could come together to share their passion and skills,” Connie says.
“Studio Subi appeals to a wide range of customers, be it a professional or hobbyist wishing to rent out our dedicated desk spaces and meeting areas or attending the workshops that we host or run.
“Our Creative Library also has paper crafting tools, plus a small store where you can purchase additional haberdashery or supplies and tools for a new project that you may want to try, such as hand embroidery or crochet. I encourage everyone to explore and to not be afraid to try out another skill.
“Sewing is a big part of our Creative Library offering where you can book a time to come in to use our studio space, including use of all our equipment including sewing machines, overlocker, coverstitch machine, and some haberdashery. It’s a BYO DIY project arrangement, but you may be lucky to come at a time when our teachers are also working in our studio.
“Studio Subi is a very welcoming space and we seek to have ‘Good Vibes Only,’” says Connie.
A space to nurture and grow creative skills and perhaps teach some of the skills that our grandmothers had sounds like a great tonic for easing stress and finding things to do that doesn’t involve a screen. I foresee lots of new stalls popping up at the Subiaco Farmers Market as a result.
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Studio Subi | Level 1, 140 Hay Street, Subiaco hello@studiosubi.com.au | Visit studiosubi.com.au
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