
A little one woman business that offers relaxed, creative & hands on workshops in Perth, WA.

With over 25 years of sewing experience, Elise runs friendly, skill building workshops that focus on creativity, connection, and sustainability. Through Hoop Hoop Hooray, Elise shares her love of visible mending, slow stitching, and mindful making with people of all ages and abilities.

Creativity, your way
Come as you are to enjoy the process of making something meaningful.
Each workshop can be tailored to your groupβs needs and is delivered in a supportive, self-paced environment.
Time for you, tools on us
All materials supplied along with plenty of encouragement, information and inspiration. A few laughs included too! π
See whatβs on offer
Keep scrolling to view the full range of workshops and also check out the FAQs section while youβre there.


Learn how to extend the life of your clothing and embrace a more sustainable approach to fashion! This workshop is perfect for all skill levels to gain practical hand sewing techniques to repair and personalise their clothing.

Discover slow stitching to disconnect from the busyness of every day life and take the time to enjoy mindful creating. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels to explore simple hand stitching techniques to create unique textile pieces.

Learn simple weaving techniques using a loom to create a textured wall hanging. The workshop is ideal for those new to weaving or seeking a relaxed and creative hands-on experience. Participants will use a variety of fibres and tools to play colour, texture and pattern.

Whatβs a junk journal you might ask? Its a book made up of all different types of papers that might have ended up in the bin, hence being called a βjunk journalβ.
Spend time engaging in the creative and reflective practice of junk journalling using recycled papers, found objects, and simple materials to create your own junk journal. This
Whatβs a junk journal you might ask? Its a book made up of all different types of papers that might have ended up in the bin, hence being called a βjunk journalβ.
Spend time engaging in the creative and reflective practice of junk journalling using recycled papers, found objects, and simple materials to create your own junk journal. This workshop is ideal for those wishing to try out journalling, or looking for a relaxed and mindful way to express themselves.

Elise can tailor any of the above workshop options to suit your groupβs interests, age range and skill levels.
A minimum of 4 participants is required for group bookings.
You provide the venue and snacks. Iβll provide all the materials and guidance for a creative and relaxed time together.

This creative, hands-on workshop is about designing and creating a patch that tells a story about who you are.
Perth City Farm (East Perth)
Learn how to extend the life of your clothing by incorporating hand stitching techniques like appliquΓ©, embroidery, and sashiko into repairs...
Perth City Farm (East Perth)
Mundaring Hall
Take time out to explore stitching in a relaxed and supportive environment with Elise Hinkley from Hoop Hoop Hooray.
TICKETS $20 PER PERSON
Mundaring Hall
Dordaak Kepup Library and Youth Innovation Hub (Landsdale)
Join us for a creative junk journalling session including options such as stitching, collage and poetry to inspire your unique creations.
Dordaak Kepup Library and Youth Innovation Hub (Landsdale)
Shire of Mundaring Libraries
Learn how to extend the life of your clothing by incorporating hand stitching techniques like appliquΓ©, embroidery, and sashiko into repairs...
Shire of Mundaring Libraries
Serpentine-Jarrahdale Library Services
Take time out to explore stitching in a relaxed and supportive environment with Elise Hinkley from Hoop Hoop Hooray.
Tickets coming soonβ¦
Serpentine-Jarrahdale Library Services
The workshop was fantastic and a great learning experience. - Deb
The workshop was well worthwhile and has given me inspiration. - Raewyn
I wish the workshop could have been longer!! I enjoyed every moment. - Wendy
Elise patiently showed us the basics and generously helped one on one. - Karen
The workshop was fun and I learnt a lot and I can use the skills afterwards! - Elaine
Elise was an empathetic and knowledgeable facilitator. The circle of women came from different knowledge bases, some more experienced than others but all were supportive and encouraging in this learning environment. - Claire
Greenwood WA 6024, Australia
Donβt be shy, just get in touch to discuss a time that suits the needs of your group or event. π
** Please just bear in mind that Elise has a part-time job during the week, so sheβll respond as soon as she can (usually within 48 hours). **

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