Beautiful Silks conduct textile tours, these tours visit the local shops and studios:
Buttons beads machinery supplies
Textiles, ends of designer runs in textiles.
Japanese furniture and kimono supplies
African and Tibetan craft shops
Craft book shops
Millinery shop.
Paper suppliers (optional)
Other designer studios.
And these of course start at our own premises in Fitzroy accompanied by delightful guides with good local knowledge..
OPTIONS:
When you book your tour we do have flexible system to tailor the tour to your interests. Please mention your interest at the time you are considering a tour, there are many specialist shops in this area and you can visit paper suppliers, bead suppliers, books supplier and many others.
Option 1 - a one to one textile tour with one guide, one or 2 people maximum can do this tour in 3 hours, the total cost is $185.00 inc gst. Cost includes a transport ticket and you get tours tailored to your specific interests.
Option 2 -Maximum 4 people, 4 hours, the cost of this tour is $375.00 incl gst cost includes a day transport ticket which you are given at the start of the tour coffee is provided along the way or after the tour.
Option 3 - Maximum 8 people 6 hours and includes lunch, the cost of this tour is $990.00 incl gst cost includes a day transport ticket which you are given at the start of the tour.
Groups: Booking guidelines as above. We DO take waitlists if you are interested in joining a larger group.
All tours are designed individually on consultation with the person making the booking.
All tours are paid in full at the time of booking.
The service
is only available by prior arrangement. We like to have at least 2 weeks notice to avoid dissappointment and to alow time to plan the best possible experience for you. We will however always try to accommodate you if you are making later bookings. Please emailinfo@beautifulsilks.com