# Event Details - **Event Name**: COLOUR PLAY | A Garment Dye Workshop with Designer Gary Bigeni - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event Description**: Join fashion designer Gary Bigeni for an intimate, hand painting dye workshop exploring colour placement on your own bespoke garment.About this EventCOLOUR PLAY |A Custom Garment Dye Workshop with Fashion Designer Gary BigeniSaturday 24 October 2026 | Morning & Afternoon SessionsSession 01 · 10:00am–12:00pmorSession 02 · 1:00–3:00pm$220.00 (including workshop, take home garment and booking fee)Art Department Studio · WoolloomoolooJoin Australian fashion designer Gary Bigeni for an intimate, hands-on garment dye and painting workshop exploring colour, placement and self-expression.Using fabric painting and dyeing techniques, Gary will guide you through transforming a blank garment into a completely unique, wearable piece of art.Play with colour, experiment with placement and technique, and create something that feels completely your own — bold, quiet, strange, joyful, or somewhere in between.Gary will introduce you to his approach to colour and customisation before demonstrating a selection of dyeing and painting techniques. From there, you’ll have the freedom to experiment, mix colours and develop your own piece under his guidance.The workshop is designed to be relaxed and inclusive, with plenty of space to experiment, take your time and work at your own pace.No fashion or art experience is needed. All materials are provided.CHOOSE YOUR GARMENTEach ticket includes one premium AS Colour blank garment to customise during the workshop.Choose from:• T-shirt• Long-sleeve T-shirt• Shorts(Feel like working on something for a little one? Kids’ and infant apparel will also be available to choose from, so you can create a one-of-a-kind piece for them too)After booking, you’ll be emailed a garment lookbook to select your preferred garment and size, allowing us to order and prepare your piece ahead of the workshop.At the end of the session, you’ll leave with your own completely unique wearable piece — designed and hand-customised by you under Gary’s guidance.WHAT’S INCLUDEDYour ticket includes:• One premium AS Colour garment of your choice• Fabric dyes and paints• All workshop materials and equipment• Two-hour workshop with Gary Bigeni• Guidance on colour, dyeing, painting and customisation techniques• Guest refreshments• Your finished one-of-one garment to take homeSESSION TIMESSESSION 01 | MORNING10:00am–12:00pmorSESSION 02 | AFTERNOON1:00–3:00pm10–12 guests per session.With a small group for each workshop, Gary will be able to work closely with guests throughout the making process.ABOUT GARY BIGENIAustralian designer Gary Bigeni is known for his instinctive approach to colour, form and self-expression.For COLOUR PLAY, Gary brings his design practice into the studio for an intimate workshop centred around experimentation rather than perfection.A chance to play, make a mess, try something unexpected and create a piece that is entirely your own.Come curious. Leave colourful.LOCATIONArt Department Studio13 Forbes StreetCorner of Nicholson StreetWoolloomooloo, Sydney NSW 2011(Opposite The Tilbury Hotel)ABOUT ART DEPARTMENT STUDIOArt Department Studio is an inner-city creative space in Woolloomooloo. Set within a converted heritage power station wrapped in vines, it is a place for expression, connection and community.Part gallery, part workshop space and part event venue, Art Department Studio brings together artists, makers and collaborators through thoughtfully curated experiences.PUBLIC TRANSPORTArt Department Studio is approximately an 8-minute walk from Kings Cross Station and is easily accessible by public transport from the Sydney CBD, Eastern Suburbs and Sydney Airport.A number of bus services also travel along Cowper Wharf Road, providing easy access to Woolloomooloo and the surrounding neighbourhoods.PARKINGStreet parking is available around the Studio, including Nicholson Street.Additional all-day parking may be available on Wilson Street, directly behind the Studio, subject to availability and local parking restrictions.FINDING THE STUDIOKeep an eye out for our distinctive pink iron gates and heritage brick building.Should you require assistance locating the Studio, please call 0450 476 605.Discover more on Instagram:@artdept_studio_@garybigeniACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRYArt Department Studio respectfully acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, create, learn and share.We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their enduring connection to Country, community, culture and storytelling.We honour the deep custodianship of this land that continues to sustain our work, our creativity and our community. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/woolloomooloo/colour-play-a-garment-dye-workshop-with-designer-gary-bigeni/100002003051636365 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, fine-arts, Fashion, Kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 13 Forbes St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 220, max: 220, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Woolloomooloo - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: 13 Forbes St - **lat**: -33.8700241 - **long**: 151.2201147 - **full address**: 13 Forbes St, 13 Forbes Street, Woolloomooloo, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: COLOUR PLAY | A Garment Dye Workshop with Designer Gary Bigeni - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fb7c89e49c74c52769189dfa28b019660b3944366869527bd4a22ac86e2070e1-rimg-w1200-h836-dcf89808-gmir.jpg?v=1791670613 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is COLOUR PLAY | A Garment Dye Workshop with Designer Gary Bigeni being held? - **A:** COLOUR PLAY | A Garment Dye Workshop with Designer Gary Bigeni takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 13 Forbes St, 13 Forbes Street, Woolloomooloo, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing COLOUR PLAY | A Garment Dye Workshop with Designer Gary Bigeni? - **A:** COLOUR PLAY | A Garment Dye Workshop with Designer Gary Bigeni is organized by ART DEPARTMENT STUDIO. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "COLOUR PLAY | A Garment Dye Workshop with Designer Gary Bigeni", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fb7c89e49c74c52769189dfa28b019660b3944366869527bd4a22ac86e2070e1-rimg-w1200-h836-dcf89808-gmir.jpg?v=1791670613", "startDate": "2026-10-24T10:00:00+11:00", "endDate": "2026-10-24T12:00:00+11:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/woolloomooloo/colour-play-a-garment-dye-workshop-with-designer-gary-bigeni/100002003051636365", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "13 Forbes St", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "13 Forbes Street", "postalCode": "2011", "addressLocality": "Woolloomooloo", "addressRegion": "NS", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-33.8700241", "longitude": "151.2201147" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join fashion designer Gary Bigeni for an intimate, hand painting dye workshop exploring colour placement on your own bespoke garment.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-10", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-24T12:00:00+11:00", "validFrom": "2026-10-10", "lowPrice": "220.00", "highPrice": "220.00", "price": "220.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/woolloomooloo/colour-play-a-garment-dye-workshop-with-designer-gary-bigeni/100002003051636365" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-10-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/woolloomooloo/colour-play-a-garment-dye-workshop-with-designer-gary-bigeni/100002003051636365", "price": "220.00", "name": "Session 01 | Morning 10:00AM - 12:00PM" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-10-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/woolloomooloo/colour-play-a-garment-dye-workshop-with-designer-gary-bigeni/100002003051636365", "price": "220.00", "name": "Session 02 | Afternoon 1:00PM - 3:00PM" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "ART DEPARTMENT STUDIO", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/art-department-studio/27687370", "description": "Art Department Studio is an inner city creative space in Woolloomooloo. 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