Handcrafts

INTRODUCTION TO FLORISTRY with Leena Martens Gain hands on experience with practical lessons in flower arranging, hand tied bouquets, wiring fresh blooms, gift wrapping and bow construction. Learn how to prepare and care for flowers, storage, botanical names, suitable designs for special occasions and more. Each week you will learn a new design, which once completed, is yours to take home. Thu, 22 Jul – 12 Aug | 9:30am – 2:30pm Full Fee: $400 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $210 for all enrolments)

FLORISTRY INTERMEDIATE with Leena Martens Each week offers the opportunity to create a different floral design, ranging from professionally wired flower crowns to stunning modern bouquets and unique statement arrangements, all of which are yours to take home and enjoy. This course is suitable for students who have completed Introduction to Floristry or those who have basic floral experience. Thu, 19 Aug - 9 Sep | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Full Fee: $400 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $270 for all enrolments) ADVANCED FLORISTRY with Leena Martens

NEW Expand your floristry knowledge even further with our new Advanced Floristry course. This course is designed for students who have completed our Introduction to Floristry and Floristry Intermediate courses or those who have some basic floristry experience. Each week offers the opportunity to learn and create six different floral designs ranging from, professionally wired wrist corsages to stunning garden style bouquets and complimentary table arrangements. Fri, 23 Jul - 20 Aug | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Full Fee: $400 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $275 for all enrolments)

MOSAIC FOR BEGINNERS with Heather Stevenson Mosaic is a timeless, beautiful art form that stretches back thousands of years and is used all over the world. In this course you will create two beautiful artworks, using two completely different mosaic techniques. Learn about functionality and expression as two drivers for mosaic creation, and explore how to work with a vast range of different mosaic tesserae. Additional materials $40. 2 Sat, 31 Jul- 1 Aug 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

LINO BLOCK PRINTING with Just Potts Many printmaking processes require some serious expertise & equipment. But Lino Block printing is amongst the easiest methods out there, and can be done from home using a few basic tools. This course is perfect for you if you want to try printmaking for the first time, no drawing experience needed. Join us in a supportive/empowering environment and explore a new skill. Additional materials $35. Sat & Sun, 24 - 25 Jul 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS with Stefanie Kwiatkista Learn how to use basic crochet stitches and different textured yarns to create a beautiful scarf and another simple garment of your choice to take home. You will learn basic crochet techniques, how to shape a garment and explore with different kinds of wool. Crochet is meditative, relaxing and lots of fun. When you get hooked you can’t stop. Come along and be creative. 2 Sat, 24 - 31 Jul | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $107 Full Fee: $119

SCREEN PRINTING with Anne Leon Discover the joy of designing and printing your own images onto fabric, paper or timber. Suitable for beginners, or experienced artists, all processes of screen-printing will be covered, including the art of photo-emulsion application, stripping your screen, and printing with solvent-free inks onto your choice of substrates: from t-shirts and textiles to paper and plywood. There will be plenty of time to get your design photographically exposed onto your screen, and start printing. Additional materials $50. 2 Sat, 31 July - 1 Aug 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216 KNITTING WITH NETTIE with Nettie Browne If you have always wanted to know how to knit then now is your chance! Learn the basics with Knitting Nettie as you create a beautiful scarf or poncho you will be proud to wear. Come along and learn how calming knitting can be in this small and supportive group. 6 Mon, 2 Aug - 6 Sep 10 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

SEWING FOR BEGINNERS with Annie Martin For the complete beginner to gain confidence and learn all the sewing basics e.g. patterns, cutting, machines and overlockers. Make a simple garment in a fun, stimulating and creative environment. You will need to phone the tutor on enrolment to discuss pattern and material choice. 6 Tue, 3 Aug - 7 Sep | 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240

STRETCH SEWING with Annie Martin Learn to sew all the latest fashion garments with stretch fabrics. Using a domestic machine and overlocker, you will learn techniques including binding, hemming and elasticising to produce quality garments such as yoga-wear, t-shirts, dancewear and swimwear. Basic sewing skills required. 6 Wed, 4 Aug - 8 Sep | 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240

BUILD A GLASS PLANT TERRARIUM with Heather Stevenson

NEW Spend a creative day in Heather’s studio making an exquisite glass plant terrarium. You will be guided through the whole process of cutting glass, copper foiling and soldering, and have a beautiful finished project to take home with you. Additional materials $30. Sat, 24 July | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $112 Full Fee: $101

FASHION DESIGN ILLUSTRATION with Chantelle Tranchina Ever thought of designing and haven’t the faintest idea where to begin? Well this is a fun and inspirational course in fashion design! Get your ideas down on paper, learn the techniques required to turn your visual idea into a reality. We look at drawing techniques, mixed mediums, unique ways to present your ideas, how to source inspiration, mood boards, fabric swatches and finally finish with your own professional personalised clothing range. This is suitable for any artistic level or experience. 5 Wed, 4 Aug - 1 Sep | 6 - 9 pm Byron Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199

WELDING INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith

NEW If you’ve always wanted to learn electric welding but have never had the opportunity, or simply want to hone your welding skills, then here’s your chance. Let metal artisan / fabricator, Nyree, with over 30 years’ experience, take you on a journey to greater independence and practical, creative empowerment through the amazing world of metalwork! Sun, 8 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $215 Full Fee: $239

WELDING FOR WOMEN, INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith Learn basic electric (mig) welding skills while creating your own stunning metal jewellery box/ pencil case. Let metal artisan/ fabricator, Nyree take you on a journey to greater independence and practical, creative empowerment through the amazing world of metalwork! Sat, 7 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $215 Full Fee: $239 SILVERSMITHING INTRODUCTION with Wendy Springfield In this course you will complete three or more pieces of jewellery. You will learn to design and size your own special ring, a linked chain bracelet and a solid multi-component cuff bangle. Skills taught include sawing, filing, sanding, polishing, annealing and soldering precious metal. The course sets you on a path to explore precious metal as a Fine Art and is a rewarding hobby. Additional materials fee $80. 3 Sat, 7 - 21 Aug | 10 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $242 Full Fee: $269

BASKET WEAVING with Eloise Galea Learn how to create beautiful baskets using natural fibres from plants that grow around us. You will learn how to recognise, gather and prepare local plants for weaving then be shown basic weaving techniques. This is a great way for people to come together and share their creative ideas. It’s fun and very relaxing, but be warned, it’s addictive! Additional materials $15. 3 Wed, 11 - 25 Aug 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum Concession: $188 Full Fee: $209

LEADLIGHTING FOR BEGINNERS with Heather Stevenson Come and indulge yourself in the incredible beauty that is stained glass. Perhaps you would like to convert a plain window, or make a feature out of that dull door. Learn the traditional techniques of leadlighting and create your own exquisite panel to take home. Additional materials fee $60 Sat & Sun, 14 - 15 Aug 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

GELLIPLATE PRINTING AND MIXED MEDIA with Lucille Campeanu Gelli plate printing is so much fun and the gratification is immediate! You can create amazing stand alone prints, backgrounds for mixed media or art journaling and more. So join us as we share our tips on how to create beautiful, layered prints using the versatile gelli plate, its easy, fun and fast. All materials supplied. Sun, 5 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $127 Full Fee: $141

ARRANGING DRIED BOTANICALS with Leena Martens Join us for a creative workshop learning how to create three beautiful dried botanical designs to style your home or gift to someone special. This class provides practical demonstrations on the construction of a flower arrangement, a hand tied bouquet and a flower hoop using a mixture of on trend dried flowers guiding you to design your own masterpiece ready to take home and enjoy for months to come. Fri, 10 Sep | 9:30 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $160 Full Fee: $178

ENAMEL PENDANT WORKSHOP with Michelle Walker Join us as we explore the basics of dry enamelling using a variety of techniques. These including sifting, counter-enamelling, stencilling and other decorative methods to create a colourful enamel pendant, during the class you will also be introduced to vitreous kiln-fired enamelling. This course is suitable for beginners. Sat, 11 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $131 Full Fee: $146 SHIBORI AND INDIGO DYEING with Anne Leon Learn the fascinating art of Indigo and Shibori ! Students will learn the basics of traditional Shibori techniques: Arashi and Bomaki (pole wrapping), Itajime (clamping) stitching, binding and wrapping to create beautiful patterns. Also learn the art of creating an Indigo vat, without having to wait weeks for it to mature! Additional materials $50. Sat 7 Sun, 11 - 12 Sep 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

SCULPTURE INTRODUCTION with Joanne Mulcahy-Zubani Learn to work with your hands and unleash your creative skills as you experiment with several forms of sculpture. We will be working with wire, clay, carving, construction and found object art. You will have the opportunity to develop your own creative expression as you work on finalising pieces to completion. 2 Sun, 12 - 19 Sep 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

HAND TIED POSY with Leena Martens Come and unleash your inner florist, get creative and learn how to make a beautiful Hand Tied Posy with fresh seasonal blooms and foliage. This course is designed for beginners, where you will learn the basic fundamentals of constructing a Hand Tied Posy. You will develop skills in spiralling the stems to create the perfect posy and learn how to gift wrap your flowers complete with a hand made bow. At the end of the course, you will take home basic knowledge on the flowers and materials used in the lesson along with your gift wrapped Posy. Fri, 17 Sep | 10 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99