Presented by Chris O'Brien, Jodie Kipps, Arts Project Australia, and Australian Tapestry Workshop

Join Arts Project Australia (APA) artist Chris O'Brien in stitching a tiny soft sculpture replica of the Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW) building to celebrate the conclusion of his ATW residency. Please note this is a non-instructional workshop in which you are invited to take inspiration from Chris' practice; to sew with him and add your own spin on the theme. Some technical support will be provided by APA staff.

Workshop Date:

Tuesday 17 March 2026

Time:

1pm – 3pm

Cost:

Free

Book

Materials:

All materials and equipment provided,..

Skill Level:

No experience necessary. Ages 15+

About the Artist

Chris O'Brien's diverse artistic practice spans painting, printmaking, sculpture, moving image, and zines. His work often focuses on domestic dwellings, and introducing characters to bring them to life. Enriched with personal connections, each piece carries a narrative depth. Renowned for his soft sculptures, O'Brien crafts vibrant sewn and stuffed fabric representations of houses and iconic buildings. Through this practice, he reimagines these spaces, transforming them from functional structures into playful, imaginative sculptures imbued with deeper meaning. O’Brien has worked with Arts Project Australia since 2002.

His work is held in public collections, including the National Gallery of Victoria, the State Library of Victoria and private collections worldwide.