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Move beyond flat textiles. Create commanding, sculptural works that carry meaning with Tina Marais.  

Fibre has always been with us - clothing our bodies, carrying our stories, and connecting cultures. 

But what if cloth could do more? What if it could hold memory, movement, and meaning, becoming art that speaks in three dimensions?

Under the guidance of internationally acclaimed artist Tina Marais, it’s easier than you might think. In Soft Revolution, Tina shares the exact methods and techniques that took her from kitchen-table explorations to international exhibitions.

In just weeks, you’ll learn how to transform everyday materials into sculptural works that resonate far beyond the surface.

Show me how 👇

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I'm more or less putting myself through a "degree" with all your courses! What a great and inclusive arts space you have created. 
- Kerryn B.

There is a deep sense of respect and sensitivity that runs through this community and the courses you present,  offering life-transforming opportunities to the participants.
- Su B.

I am impressed by the quality of the courses. The  exceptional filming allows the beautiful and skilled teachers to shine even more. 
- Marieke E.

The teachers are incredibly generous with their information and support and the quality of the video and audio is beautiful.
- Kathy C

The Fibre Arts Take Two courses are addictive and the private student groups are the most supportive and informative I have ever been in.
- Carol S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imagine holding your first completed sculptural piece. This is a rare opportunity to learn new techniques, and explore ideas shaping contemporary textile art.

Expand what’s possible with fibre as fine art. With Tina Marais as your guide, you’ll:

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Transform the everyday.
Use ordinary fabrics and found objects to create artworks that carry memory, movement, and meaning.

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Join a global community.
Connect with like-minded artists, and show your work in a curated online exhibition.

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Balance making with thinking.
Deepen your conceptual understanding alongside practical skills to refine your artistic voice.

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Master rarely-taught processes.
Explore a contemporary approach to armature building, binding, wrapping, appliqué and Canadian smocking.

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Go from sketch to sculpture with confidence.
Follow Tina’s intuitive approach to pattern drafting and form-making.

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Turn stitches into sculpture.
Learn how to move beyond surface decoration and create dimensional forms that feel alive.

… plus the community and resources to keep the conversation flowing long after the course ends.

Tina Marais doesn’t see the world as flat. She sees everything as dimensional, layered and textured:

From birth to death, we are covered in textiles. They comfort us, protect us, carry our memories. My work is about honouring that – transforming cloth into sculptural forms that hold presence, movement and story.
- Tina Marais

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Tina's sculptures have been exhibited across Canada, France, China and beyond, and she is deeply committed to showcasing fibre as a contemporary art form. Her projects have connected communities, challenged perceptions of fibre art, and helped reposition textiles as fine art of global relevance.

As a teacher, Tina is extremely generous, practical and deeply philosophical. She shows you every step – but also invites you to think about why you are making, and how to find your own voice through fibre.

From inspiration to installation in 10 modules:

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MODULE ONE
Visual communication and material translation

You’re invited to look closely at the world around you - its textures, folds, and organic patterns - and translate those discoveries into fabric. Through drawing, mark-making, and observation, you’ll start building a visual language for your sculptural practice.

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:
  • See textures and forms in your environment with fresh eyes.
  • Develop a sketchbook of inspiration to guide your work.
  • Let natural observation spark ideas for textile sculpture.
Module two Surface texture techniques

MODULE TWO
Surface texture: connecting with nature

Dive into hand-stitching, wrapping, and binding to create a library of textural samples - foundations for larger sculptural works that reveal how repetition and gesture bring cloth to life.

This module will give you:
  • A collection of stitched and wrapped textures for future work.
  • Insight into how repetition creates rhythm and meaning.
  • Confidence to experiment with tactile detail.
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MODULE THREE
Surface texture: grids, stitches, and rhythm

Drawing on urban structures and architectural lines, you’ll explore Canadian smocking and folding techniques that bring grid-like rhythm and structure to your textiles.

You’ll gain:
  • Practical experience with Canadian smocking and advanced folding.
  • Skills to create sculptural surfaces with dimension and strength.
  • Insight into how architecture can inspire your textile work.
Module four- urban layers

MODULE FOUR
Layering through appliqué

Inspired by graffiti, weathering, and layered cityscapes, you’ll explore appliqué and reverse appliqué to create surfaces full of history and texture.

Expect to come away with:
  • Versatile skills in appliqué and reverse appliqué.
  • The ability to use layering as design and metaphor.
  • Samples that capture the energy of urban environments.
Module five Assemblage and binding

MODULE FIVE
Binding and material relationships

This module explores how everyday objects - buttons, doorknobs, and fragments - can be bound and woven into textiles, showing how repetition transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Here you’ll develop:
  • Assemblage skills to incorporate found objects into your work.
  • An understanding of how multiples create presence and narrative.
  • Confidence in seeing overlooked materials as creative gold.
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MODULE SIX
Organic pattern drafting

Tina introduces her pattern drafting technique for textile sculpture, teaching you to deconstruct forms into pieces, and sew them into sculptural bases.

This stage equips you with:
  • A method for creating simple sculptural bases.
  • Understanding of how fabric types affect results.
  • A foundation to build textile sculptures with ease.
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MODULE SEVEN
Sculptural forms: advanced pattern editing

You’ll advance your pattern drafting skills with darts, multi-panel forms, and complex shapes, expanding your sculptural vocabulary and control.

You’ll discover how to:
  • Design and construct advanced multi-panel forms.
  • Use darts and inserts to add dimension and volume.
  • Shape cloth with greater control and intention.
Module eight Hard and soft structures

MODULE EIGHT
Connecting sculptural structures

Some sculptures need a solid base. Here, you’ll learn to build armatures from wood, cardboard, or found objects and upholster them with fabric, enabling larger-scale work.

You’ll finish with:
  • Skills to combine textiles with armatures for structure.
  • Experience upholstering unconventional bases.
  • Freedom to create larger, bolder sculptures.
Module nine Finishing touches

MODULE NINE
Surface texture: finishing touches

This module explores distressing, beadwork, embroidery, and painting to refine and complete your pieces. Detail informs impact, and it’s good to know when a work is finished

By the end, you’ll have:
  • A toolkit of finishing techniques to elevate your work.
  • Confidence in knowing when a piece is complete.
  • Sculptures that feel polished and exhibition-ready.
Module ten Installation and presentation

MODULE TEN
Installation considerations

Tina will share insights from her international exhibitions and you’ll learn to present your work confidently; wall-mounted, suspended, or in installations.

This module ensures you can:
  • Display your sculptures with professional presence
  • Understand how installation shapes meaning
  • Approach exhibitions and galleries with confidence
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BONUS MODULE
Ceramic and textile, earth and fibre

In this very special bonus, Tina teams up with French ceramic artist Adeline Contreras to explore what happens when clay and cloth meet, revealing how fragility and resilience can coexist.

You’ll walk away inspired by:
  • Insights from a rare collaboration between two world-class artists
  • New ideas for combining textiles with other materials
  • An expanded vision of fibre in contemporary practice

The methods I teach are adapted for textile sculpture, not just to show you steps, but to help you understand form so you have the freedom to create what you imagine.

- Tina Marais

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this Take Two course, you’ll be supported every step of the way with:

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Direct interaction with Tina for up to 8 weeks.

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12 + hours of cinematic video lessons.

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Unlimited learning with lifetime access.

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A worldwide community of artists.

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Have your questions answered in two live Q&As.

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Comprehensive workbooks to reinforce your learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soft Revolution is designed for artists and makers who want to:

  • Create fibre sculptures that move beyond the flat surface whether you’re expanding an existing practice or stepping into three-dimensional work for the first time.

  • Explore textiles as carriers of memory, movement, and meaning, and discover how cloth can become a sculptural medium that speaks.

  • Refine your artistic voice with new skills and fresh approaches, guided by the methods of an internationally acclaimed artist.

  • Join a global network of artists who share your passion for fibre and the bigger conversations around contemporary textile art.

  • Learn within a professionally crafted, supportive environment, where teaching, production, and community are held to the highest standard.

This is your invitation to reimagine what fibre can be. Join Soft Revolution and take your practice further.

Enrolment is now open.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 10 modules with cinematic video lessons

  • Two live Q&A sessions with Tina

  • Up to eight weeks of engagement with Tina

  • Lifetime access to all course materials

  • Access to a private student community

  • Comprehensive resource guides

  • Private online learning portal

  • Learn at your own pace

  • 12+ hours of professionally filmed content

Today's Price

$419 USD

Payment plans
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This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from Tina Marais. The chance to expand your art practice is priceless.

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Our Take Two promise of excellence

We take great pride in our commitment to excellence. At Fibre Arts Take Two, we call it FATT Fabulous.

Our productions are professionally crafted to the highest standards, and our professional tutors share decades of knowledge with generosity and care.

To protect their IP and your investment, our money-back guarantee offers a full refund if you’ve watched less than 10% of the course within seven days and are not satisfied. See our terms for details.

Our friendly team is here to support you before, during and after your course. Reach out anytime at support@fibreartstaketwo.com – we’re always happy to help.

Helpful FAQs
Have another question? We’re here to help! Please contact the Take Two team at support@fibreartstaketwo.com

Enrolment will close on 10th November 2025.

Enrolment in Soft Revolution is...

AUD $599

USD $419

GBP £319

EUR €359

NZD $659

CAD $579

If you prefer, we will also have two and five month payment plans available.

Note: the prices above are indicative and may be adjusted according to exchange rates at the time the course is open for enrolment.

If you’d like to purchase supplies ahead of time, Tina has suggested the following:

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We recommend using and repurposing your current supplies instead of purchasing new ones.

Not at all. This course was created for creatives who want to watch in their own time, hit pause, re-watch, take a break, and then return for more!

While you will receive live support during the first eight weeks of enrolment, there is no set schedule to complete this course. Plus, you’ll have all the material for life!

Before the pandemic I could not have imagined an online art course but now I am a complete convert. I think the freedom to take your time and disappear down your own rabbit hole is such a joy!
- Wendy G

As many as you’re comfortable with! One to two hours per week will have you keeping pace with the content of Tina’s Q&A sessions, but you can’t fall behind, and you won’t miss out on anything if you take the course at a slower pace.

Tina and the Take Two team will be there to support you during the first eight weeks of enrolment, but you have lifetime access to all course materials.

Tina will be available in your private student community group on Facebook during the live tutor interaction period. For your course, this period will be between 24th of October and 19th of December 2025.

At this stage, we choose to host our student community groups on Facebook as it’s a free, accessible platform that allows ease of communication for both students and tutors.

 

To ensure an inclusive experience, we live stream our Q&A sessions through YouTube and send regular updates via email for those unable to create a Facebook account.

 

We also have multiple moderators actively engaged within the group to ensure our communities remain safe and welcoming learning environments.

 

This community is not compulsory, but it’s highly recommended – and our students love it!

 

FATT have put together this fabulous format that nurtures the interactions among us. I didn’t even do Facebook before!
– Chris C

That’s okay - you don’t need to be a tech whiz to enjoy our online fibre art courses!

Our students regularly report (with much relief 😉) how easy it is to use our online learning platform. We’re also proudly well-known for our top-notch customer service and are always just a message away if you need support.

Absolutely. Our course content is fully responsive, so you can access your course wherever you feel most comfortable – your computer, phone, or tablet. All you need is an internet connection.

Because we have students from all around the world, we have set up geolocation to accommodate your local currency where we can. We currently accept USD, AUD, GBP, Euro, CAD and NZD… with more to come! If your currency wasn’t mentioned, your bank will still automatically convert it to your local currency once the charge goes through.

(And on the topic of being international, the Take Two team are based in Australia… hence the spelling of things like fibre, realise and enrol!)

Yes, we can absolutely organise a gift voucher (what a beautiful gift for somebody!) Please email us at support@fibreartstaketwo.com with the details, and our friendly team will help create a personalised digital voucher for you.

You can post your questions about the course in our private Facebook group; either someone from the community, Take Two or Toni herself can help you.

If you have more technical questions or are unable to join the student group, please don’t hesitate to contact support@fibreartstaketwo.com.


I am so glad I found FATT. Everything is so well put together and the support is wonderful.
- Jennifer H

You’ll fold memory into form, stitch meaning into material, and build a language that’s all your own. 
- Tina Marais

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At the heart of Soft Revolution is the chance to step inside my way of working – to learn how I break down complex processes into approachable steps, and to build the confidence to transform fibre into powerful sculptural forms. 

I can’t wait to see the stories you’ll create in cloth.

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What's Included?

 

Over 9 modules, 3 exclusive bonuses, and over 12 hours of footage, Harriet covers an equivalent of 6 live classes, including her most requested workshops – Open Weave Fish Trap Style Basket and Random Weaving.

Together with Harriet, you’ll be learning what materials you can explore, and starting with baby steps, learn some easy techniques, including making cordage, random weaving, knotless netting/looping, coiling, open paired twining and dyeing plant materials.

Throughout each module, you’ll discover how to intermesh techniques with found and handmade objects to create art. 

Keep scrolling for a detailed description of each module, and watch the video below.

 

Nothing is safe from becoming part of an artist’s book!

Imagine being able to take a scrap of thread, a test print, a tea bag, or even a tin can, and turn it into your next artwork.

In Unbound, you’ll learn that everything and anything can be used as the starting point for your art!

Because in the world of artist’s books, anything goes... and everything matters.

 

Early enrolment gives you more time, more support, and a head start on your fibre sculpture. Claim your place in Soft Revolution today.

Enrolment numbers are limited and will close on 10th of November 2025.

A signature online course designed and developed in partnership 
with Tina Marais and industry leaders, Fibre Arts Takes Two.

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