Pixie Paper Company
Welcome friends to Pixie Paper Company! Pixie Paper Company is dedicated to the paper arts – papermaking, journal making, vintage collage, giftwrap, cards and stationery as well as providing classes that promote self - exploration and goal setting as found in our journal writing and vision board classes.
We offer an array of classes scheduled throughout the year on all of the above crafts. More info pixiepaper.com.au
Mum and Me Creative Journal Workshop
Sunday 10 May 2026
Join us for a relaxed and creative Mum and Me Creative Journal Workshop, designed for mums, carers and children to spend quality time together while making something special. In this hands-on session, you’ll transform a blank spiral-bound sketchbook into a personalised creative journal filled with colour, collage and imagination.
Together you will decorate your journal cover, explore collage techniques, and add creative pages using stamps, decorative papers, stickers and other craft materials. Each participant can design their journal in their own unique style, making it a fun and expressive activity for both adults and children.
Your finished journal can be used as a memory book, sketchbook, gratitude journal, junk journal or creative diary. It’s a lovely way to encourage creativity, storytelling and reflection, while sharing a meaningful creative experience together.
No experience is needed and beginners are very welcome. The workshop is guided in a relaxed and supportive environment so everyone can enjoy the process.
All materials are provided, including a spiral-bound sketchbook for each participant. By the end of the session you will leave with a beautiful handmade journal and a special creative memory to take home.
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Junk Journal Making Workshop
Sunday 26 April 2026
In this two-part workshop, you will hand-make a Junk Journal and then design the pages with repurposed vintage ephemera
Part 1 - Make a Junk Journal
In the first class, we will hand-make a soft cover Junk Journal from hand-dyed and intentionally distressed pages, giving the journal an old-fashioned quality. We will design the covers using vintage stamps and distressed inks and then add vintage elements like stitching, lace, buttons, and trinkets to make the journal a one-of-a-kind piece unique to you.
Part 2 – Junk Journal Pages
In the second half of our class, you will create pages and pockets for your Junk Journal by incorporating vintage images, stamps, paints, stencils, buttons, ribbons, lace, stamped pieces, doilies, text, and sheet music, transforming them into designs of yesteryear.
By the end of these two classes, you will have crafted a beautiful Junk Journal and designed several old-fashioned styled pages styled pages within it.
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Decoupage Gift Boxes Workshop
Sunday 22 March 2026
Come along and transform simple craft boxes into a beautiful, personalised keepsake or gift box using the timeless art of Decoupage.
Decoupage is a classic French technique, popular in Victorian times and revived again in the 1990s. In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to layer, seal and finish decorative papers to create a box that feels thoughtful, creative and truly one-of-a-kind.
With Easter approaching, this workshop is ideal for creating handmade gift boxes for chocolates, soaps, jewellery or seasonal treats — or for making a beautiful storage box to treasure at home.
A wide variety of decorative papers, prints, wrapping paper, embellishments and finishes will be provided, giving you the freedom to design something that reflects your own style.
This is a slow, creative 4-hour session, with plenty of time to experiment, refine your design and enjoy the process without rushing.
Light refreshments are included, making this a perfect weekend creative escape!
No experience is necessary — just come ready to create.
What will we cover?
-Paper and cardboard surface preparation
- Assembling your designs
- Applying adhesives and sealants
Your finished box is perfect for presenting handmade soaps, perfumes, essential oils, chocolates, jewellery or other special gifts — this is a lovely way to add a personal touch to your gift-giving, while having fun in the process.
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Bookbind a Hard Cover Journal: Design Your Perfect Journal!
Between Sunday 12 October 2025 and Sunday 11 January 2026
In this 4-hour workshop, you'll learn traditional bookbinding while creating a stunning hardcover A5 journal that's completely yours. Whether your style is old-world charm, romantic, botanical, minimal, colorful, celestial, or timeless elegance—you'll have the materials and creative freedom to bring your vision to life.
While you'll learn professional case-binding techniques, the design choices are entirely yours. We provide an extensive selection of gorgeous materials, and you decide how to combine them.
Create with:
-Decorative and handmade papers in countless textures, patterns and colors
-Ribbons, lace, vintage trims and delicate embellishments
-Stamps, ephemera and mixed-media elements
-Hand-dyed pages for an authentically aged, timeworn look
-Pockets, belly bands and silk ribbon bookmarks
-Textured materials, bling, and unique finishing touches
-Use hand dyed pages to create beautiful vintage effects (or keep them crisp and white)!
What You'll Learn:
-You'll gain real bookbinding skills while bringing your personal aesthetic to life:
-Prepare cover boards, spine and spacers
--Stitch signatures (folded pages) using classic bookbinding stitches
-Assemble a sturdy text block that will last for years
-Case-bind a hardcover using traditional techniques
-Attach endpapers and complete the professional "casing in" process
-Create an elastic belly band to keep your journal securely closed
-Design and embellish your cover to match your exact vision
Ready to design the journal you've been imagining? Reserve your spot today!
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Vision Board & Guided Journaling: Design Your Year Ahead
Sunday 4 January 2026
Design a Year Full of Purpose in this Vision Board & Guided Journaling Workshop
When the world slows down at the start of the year, it's the perfect time to pause and get clear on what you want. In this guided workshop, you'll reflect on the past year, choose your focus areas for 2026 and create both a written plan and visual vision board to guide your year ahead.
This isn't about doing it all—it's about intentionally choosing what matters most to you right now. Don't let the busyness of life lead you into another year on autopilot—take time now to design how you want 2026 to unfold.
Together, we will:
-Reflect on what worked in 2025 and what you're ready to release
-Identify 3-4 key life areas you want to focus on in 2026
-Clarify what you truly want in these areas (not what you think you "should" want)
-Set intentions that feel aligned, authentic, and energising
-Create a visual reminder of your goals and aspirations
- Leave with actionable next steps to start your year with clarity
What's Included:
-All materials: magazines, papers, embellishments, and tools
-Step-by-step guidance from start to finish
-Guided journaling workbook
-Light refreshments
-A supportive, creative space in Docklands, Melbourne
Your workbook + vision board combo ensures your intentions are clear, practical, and visually motivating—not just a fun craft project. You'll leave with both the clarity and the tools to make 2026 your most purposeful year yet.
Ready to design your most purposeful year? Reserve your spot today.
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Vintage Festive Card Making with Cherie (CANCELLED)
Sunday 30 November 2025
In this class, we will be making a set of Vintage Christmas Cards and Gift Tags that will take you back to the magical past.
You will be supplied with a pack that includes: cards, envelopes & swing tags as well as everything you need to create your own vintage Christmas designs like vintage prints, ephemera, lace, ribbons, buttons, sewing patterns and bling to create your designs from.
This class inspires new ways to repurpose old Christmas wrapping paper, cards, tinsel and ribbons and turn them into new cards which are perfect to attach to your handmade gifts.
All Materials, Afternoon Tea and Christmas Tunes provided, just come and have fun!
We will learn:
· Elements that create interesting card
· Designing your cards
· Applying embellishments & assembly
This class is very much hands on making a set of Christmas Cards!
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Junk Journal Making Workshop (CANCELLED)
Sunday 30 November 2025
In this two-part workshop, you will hand-make a Junk Journal and then design the pages with repurposed vintage ephemera
Part 1 - Make a Junk Journal
In the first class, we will hand-make a soft cover Junk Journal from hand-dyed and intentionally distressed pages, giving the journal an old-fashioned quality. We will design the covers using vintage stamps and distressed inks and then add vintage elements like stitching, lace, buttons, and trinkets to make the journal a one-of-a-kind piece unique to you.
Part 2 – Junk Journal Pages
In the second half of our class, you will create pages and pockets for your Junk Journal by incorporating vintage images, stamps, paints, stencils, buttons, ribbons, lace, stamped pieces, doilies, text, and sheet music, transforming them into designs of yesteryear.
By the end of these two classes, you will have crafted a beautiful Junk Journal and designed several old-fashioned styled pages styled pages within it.
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Hardcover Journal Making Workshop
Sunday 21 September 2025
Keeping a journal is a wonderfully creative way to delve into your thoughts, feelings, and inspirations. It becomes even more rewarding when you craft your own journal, infused with your unique personality and artistic touch.
In this four-hour workshop, you will learn the art of bookbinding as you handcraft a hardcover journal from beginning to end, using stitch binding and selecting from a stunning array of papers in our extensive collection.
You will learn:
Measuring and cutting cover boards, spine & spacer
Hand sewing and gluing up of signatures
How to make a hardcover, applying endpapers & casing in
Adding decoration to your journal cover
You can choose from petal, recycled, Japanese and hand-dyed papers
Walk away with a beautifully finished A5 hardcover journal—perfect as a thoughtful gift or as your personal invitation to disconnect from your keyboard and reconnect with your artistic side
Supplied:
All the materials needed to make your own hardcover journal
Light Refreshments
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Hardcover Journal Making Workshop
Sunday 17 August 2025
Keeping a journal is a wonderfully creative way to delve into your thoughts, feelings, and inspirations. It becomes even more rewarding when you craft your own journal, infused with your unique personality and artistic touch.
In this four-hour workshop, you will learn the art of bookbinding as you handcraft a hardcover journal from beginning to end, using stitch binding and selecting from a stunning array of papers in our extensive collection.
You will learn:
Measuring and cutting cover boards, spine & spacer
Hand sewing and gluing up of signatures
How to make a hardcover, applying endpapers & casing in
Adding decoration to your journal cover
You can choose from petal, recycled, Japanese and hand-dyed papers
Walk away with a beautifully finished A5 hardcover journal—perfect as a thoughtful gift or as your personal invitation to disconnect from your keyboard and reconnect with your artistic side
Supplied:
All the materials needed to make your own hardcover journal
Light Refreshments
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Decoupage Gift Boxes (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Come along and transform brown craft boxes (or any box) into a beautiful gift box using Decoupage.
Decoupage was a chic French trend popular in Victorian times which then made a glorious comeback in the 1990s. Using the Decoupage technique of layering and lacquering, we will create personalised gift boxes to suit any occasion.
A wide variety of prints, wrapping paper, bling and other embellishments will be provided for you to really make your box a one-of-kind. Perfect for presenting handmade soaps, perfumes, essential oils, chocolates, jewellery, or other gifts. This is a lovely way to add a personal touch to your gift giving, while having fun in the process.
All materials provided, just come and have fun!
In this hands-on we will cover:
- Paper and cardboard surface preparation
- Assembling your designs
- Applying adhesives and sealants
This class is very much hands on!
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Junk Journal Making Workshop
Sunday 3 August 2025
In this two-part workshop, you will hand-make a Junk Journal and then design the pages with repurposed vintage ephemera
Part 1 - Make a Junk Journal
In the first class, we will hand-make a soft cover Junk Journal from hand-dyed and intentionally distressed pages, giving the journal an old-fashioned quality. We will design the covers using vintage stamps and distressed inks and then add vintage elements like stitching, lace, buttons, and trinkets to make the journal a one-of-a-kind piece unique to you.
Part 2 – Junk Journal Pages
In the second half of our class, you will create pages and pockets for your Junk Journal by incorporating vintage images, stamps, paints, stencils, buttons, ribbons, lace, stamped pieces, doilies, text, and sheet music, transforming them into designs of yesteryear.
By the end of these two classes, you will have crafted a beautiful Junk Journal and designed several old-fashioned styled pages styled pages within it.
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Junk Journal Making Workshop (CANCELLED)
Sunday 20 July 2025
In this two-part workshop, you will hand-make a Junk Journal and then design the pages with repurposed vintage ephemera
Part 1 - Make a Junk Journal
In the first class, we will hand-make a soft cover Junk Journal from hand-dyed and intentionally distressed pages, giving the journal an old-fashioned quality. We will design the covers using vintage stamps and distressed inks and then add vintage elements like stitching, lace, buttons, and trinkets to make the journal a one-of-a-kind piece unique to you.
Part 2 – Junk Journal Pages
In the second half of our class, you will create pages and pockets for your Junk Journal by incorporating vintage images, stamps, paints, stencils, buttons, ribbons, lace, stamped pieces, doilies, text, and sheet music, transforming them into designs of yesteryear.
By the end of these two classes, you will have crafted a beautiful Junk Journal and designed several old-fashioned styled pages styled pages within it.
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Hardcover Journal Making Workshop
Sunday 20 July 2025
Keeping a journal is a wonderfully creative way to delve into your thoughts, feelings, and inspirations. It becomes even more rewarding when you craft your own journal, infused with your unique personality and artistic touch.
In this four-hour workshop, you will learn the art of bookbinding as you handcraft a hardcover journal from beginning to end, using stitch binding and selecting from a stunning array of papers in our extensive collection.
You will learn:
Measuring and cutting cover boards, spine & spacer
Hand sewing and gluing up of signatures
How to make a hardcover, applying endpapers & casing in
Adding decoration to your journal cover
You can choose from petal, recycled, Japanese and hand-dyed papers
Walk away with a beautifully finished A5 hardcover journal—perfect as a thoughtful gift or as your personal invitation to disconnect from your keyboard and reconnect with your artistic side
Supplied:
All the materials needed to make your own hardcover journal
Light Refreshments
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Hardcover Journal Making Workshop
Sunday 29 June 2025
Keeping a journal is a wonderfully creative way to delve into your thoughts, feelings, and inspirations. It becomes even more rewarding when you craft your own journal, infused with your unique personality and artistic touch.
In this four-hour workshop, you will learn the art of bookbinding as you handcraft a hardcover journal from beginning to end, using stitch binding and selecting from a stunning array of papers in our extensive collection.
You will learn:
Measuring and cutting cover boards, spine & spacer
Hand sewing and gluing up of signatures
How to make a hardcover, applying endpapers & casing in
Adding decoration to your journal cover
You can choose from petal, recycled, Japanese and hand-dyed papers
Walk away with a beautifully finished A5 hardcover journal—perfect as a thoughtful gift or as your personal invitation to disconnect from your keyboard and reconnect with your artistic side
Supplied:
All the materials needed to make your own hardcover journal
Light Refreshments
The District Docklands Shopping Centre
Vintage Card Workshop
Thursday 20 March 2025
Join us for a delightful celebration of International Women's Day!
In this 1.5-hour workshop, you'll create stunning vintage-style cards that pay tribute to remarkable women from history.
Discover vintage card-making techniques while honouring women's accomplishments and crafting meaningful keepsakes.
Make a card of appreciation for a woman you admire in your life and embrace the old time traditions of women bonding as we craft together.
Come and make some new friends in this charming and creative card making workshop!
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Victorian Era Fashion Cards - Workshop
Saturday 8 March 2025
Step into the gilded world of the Victorian Aristocracy!
Where evenings of opulence and extravagance were the highlight of high society.
In this immersive workshop, you'll have the opportunity to craft your own tale of lavish Victorian glamour by designing a bespoke set of cards, envelopes, and gift tags that recreate the fashions of ritzy balls, grand soirees, and elegant operas enjoyed by the Victorian upper class.
With access to an array of antique materials from the era, such as delicate lace, intricate ribbons, vintage advertisements, postage stamps, and sewing patterns, you'll assemble your designs onto pre-dyed and distressed cards, evoking the charm and age of a bygone era.
Tie your completed cards onto a beautifully wrapped gift with ribbons and lace, and you'll be able to share a piece of this enchanting world of elegance and refinement with friends who appreciate such old-world charms as found in these cards and in the pages of a Jane Austen novel.
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Valentines Cards - Workshop
Thursday 13 February 2025
Come join us for a fun evening making Vintage Valentines cards!
Why not pen a letter of love to your nearest and dearest in a beautiful handcrafted card made by you.
We’ll take charming vintage images and pair them with pre-dyed card stock that looks like it’s travelled accross the seas and continents seeking to reunite star-crossed lovers.
This class will evoke a sense of old-fashioned romance, taking us back to times long ago as we incorporate buttons, lace doilies, and stamped elements into our lovely creations.
Come and make some new friends in this charming and creative card making workshop!
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Hand Stamped Christmas Cards & Gift Wrap - Workshop
Between Saturday 23 November 2024 and Saturday 7 December 2024
Let your creativity shine in this delightful Christmas Card and Gift Wrap Making Class!
Join us for a fun-filled class where you will enjoy mixing and layering stamps and inks to to craft original designs for your cards, wrapping paper, and swing tags.
Learn the techniques of paper aging, stamping, and wax sealing to add a touch of enchantment and uniqueness to your holiday gifts.
This class is perfect for those who enjoy giving personalised presents, providing an opportunity to craft unique stationery with a dash of vintage charm.
In this hands-on workshop we will:
- Learn the art of aging paper, adding depth and character to your stationery
- Discover the magic of stamping and wax sealing
- Create unique antique-style Christmas cards, gift tags and gift wrap
- Make a Wax Seal
- Learn more about what Christmas was like in this era
You will take home a set of Vintage styled greeting cards and gift wrap, enjoy listening to Christmas music from the era.
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Vintage Festive Card Making - Workshop
Sunday 1 December 2024
Cards that Tell Tales from Christmas’ Past!
Experience the rich history of Christmas with our Vintage Festive Card Making Class. Using pre-dyed distressed cardstock, vintage ephemera, lace, buttons and ribbons, we'll create one-of-a-kind cards that tell the story of Christmas throughout the ages…revisit the past as we decorate trees, sing carols, hang stockings and ice skate into the past.
Our cards will be a tapestry of nostalgia, bringing to life the magic of Christmases gone by!
In this hands-on workshop we will:
- Learn the art of aging paper to add depth and character
- Design cards using vintage elements
- Apply embellishments like stitching, stamping, buttons & ribbbons to cards
- Learn more about what Christmas was like in this era
You will take home a set of Vintage styled greeting cards, enjoy listening to Christmas music from the era as you craft. Drift away back in time for the afternoon in lovely Docklands.
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Antique Stationery - Workshop
Sunday 10 November 2024
Get ready to be swept away by the timeless charm of vintage stationery!
In this workshop, we'll master the art of stamping onto papers that echo with an age long past, With ink, we'll craft stationery that captures the essence of a bygone era - cards, gift tags, and wrapping paper that seem to have journeyed through time, evoking the worlds of Charles Dickens, the Industrial Age, and War Eras.
We'll delve into the secrets of paper aging, learn the fine art of stamping and wax sealing, and create an exquisite set of antique stationery – cards, gift tags and wrapping paper that will transform even the simplest of gifts into treasures of a bygone age. Join us, and let us journey together through the portals of time.
We provide all the materials so you can sit back, relax, and let your creativity soar.
You will take home a set of Antique styled greeting cards and enjoy listening to music from the era as you craft. Drift away back in time for the afternoon in lovely Docklands.
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
1950's Fashion Cards - Workshop
Sunday 3 November 2024
The 1950’s were a magical time to be alive!
As wartime rations were lifted, 1950’s women embraced the modern age of economic expansion, enjoying the new fashions and social occasions available to them. Visits to the Haberdashery section of a department store for the latest patterns of full skirted dresses and tailored twin sets as seen in the Ladies Home Journal was a highlight for 1950’s women.
Drawing inspiration from the era, we will use a variety of materials to create unique card designs that capture the spirit of the times. We will start with pre-dyed card stock that has a distressed and watermarked look, dyed in a pastel palette to give you an authentic base to add some 50s glamour.
Utilising various materials such as vintage ephemera, stamps, stencils, lace, ribbons, buttons, sewing patterns, and decorative elements, we will guide you in crafting unique card designs that embody the essence of 1950s sophistication paying homage to an era steeped in glamour.
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Botanical Stamping Gift Cards & Wraps- Workshop
Sunday 27 October 2024
Transform paper into a vibrant garden of colors and patterns!
Nature enthusiasts, this workshop is for you! If you are fascinated by the intricate patterns and vibrant colors in nature – from leaves and tree bark to birds and bees – then join us to discover how to use stamps and inks to craft stunning botanical designs that will turn plain paper into a lively garden of colors and patterns.
Through this creative method, you will craft a collection of charming gift cards, tags, and wrapping paper suitable for any occasion. Additionally, we will guide you on creating your very own wax seals to add an extra touch of uniqueness to your creations.
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Make Vintage Ephemera Cards - Workshop
Sunday 20 October 2024
Journey back to the era of your grandparents!
If you love old fashioned books and stationery, then you will love making a stockpile of your own vintage cards and ephemera that can be used in card making, handmade journals, gift-wraps, invitations, and Vintage Journals.
In this class we will be replicating and refashioning the designs of yesteryear that resemble luggage tags, sewing cards, old letters and book pages that were found in your Grandma's era.
Supplied with your own craft pack filled with hand dyed, aged papers /cards, buttons, ribbon, lace, vintage images, stamped pieces, doilies, decorative card, text and sheet music, you will have so much fun learning ways to make all these elements come together to make a range of your own unique beautiful vintage stationery.
In this hands-on workshop we will:
Learn the art of aging paper to add depth and character
Design cards and art pieces using vintage ephemera
Apply embellishments like stitching, stamping, buttons & ribbbons
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
Make a Junk Journal - Workshop
Sunday 13 October 2024
Prepare to embark on a wondrous journey through the ages, as you discover the captivating world of Junk Journals and Vintage Ephemera.
This workshop will truly indulge your love for antiquated books allowing you to make your own heirloom journal that can be treasured forever.
In the class, we will make a Junk Journal out of hand dyed and purposely distressed pages, giving the journal an old-fashioned quality. We will design the covers using old-fashioned stamps and distressed inks and then add vintage elements like stitching, lace, buttons and trinkets to make the journal a one-of-a-kind piece unique to you.
This journal will be sturdy enough to use for a variety of creative mediums including writing, sketching, painting and of course for housing all the Vintage Ephemera magic coming up in our next class!
The Cauldron - Shop 11 in the Docklands District Shopping Centre
