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. You will learn how to prepare and care for flowers, storage and conditioning requirements, 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. 5 Fri, 12 Feb – 12 Mar | 10am – 2pm Full Fee: $400 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $210 for all enrolments)

GODDESS MIXED MEDIA with Lucille Campeanu Always wanted to learn how to draw faces, in a beautiful and unique way? Faces can be a lot of fun to draw and I have a foolproof way of showing you how to achieve a lovely result. We then paint the image using mixed media techniques. This is a fun engaging class of drawing and painting. 2 Sun, 21 - 28 Mar | 10am - 4pm Mullum Concession: $152 Full Fee: $169

EASTER NEEDLE FELTING with Agnes Dubost

NEW We will be making an Easter fairy with her little bunny for your Easter table display using the needle felting method : using special needles, wool is compacted and compressed. Skin-coloured fleece will be used for the body and white, yellowgreen and bright green fleece for the dress. Sat, 27 Mar | 10am - 3:30pm Mullum Concession: $112 Full Fee: $125 ARRANGING DRIED BOTANICALS with Leena Martens Join us for a creative workshop learning how to create two 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 and a hand tied bouquet 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, 5 Feb | 9:30am - 2pm Mullum Concession: $160 Full Fee: $178

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 to take home 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. Sat & Sun, 13 - 14 March 9am - 5pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

GELLIPLATE PRINTING with Lucille Campeanu

NEW Join Lucy in creating beautiful prints with the reusable Gelliplate. You can create backgrounds for mixed media, Create prints onto many different surfaces. We will also do some gelliplate picture transfers. You won’t believe the fun you can have printing with this versatile plate. If you are a mixed media enthusiast, this will extend your capabilities. All materials are supplied for this class. Sun, 14 Mar | 10am - 4pm Mullum Concession: $127 Full Fee: $141

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. Additional materials $5. 6 Tue, 16 Feb - 23 Mar | 6 - 8:30pm Byron Concession: $189 Full Fee: $210

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 Tue, 23 Feb - 30 Mar 1:30 - 3:30pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

MACRAME TIMBER SWING with Tracey Raymond

NEW During the workshop you will learn the ancient art of Macrame which is a form of textile produced using knotting. You will learn how to turn a double reef or square knot into a gorgeous indoor or outdoor swing. Sat, 6 Mar | 10am - 1pm Mullum Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR MAGIC with Lucille Campeanu

NEW Learn the basic techniques for creating beautiful watercolours as you work your way through a series of projects and watch the magic appear. These become not only finished projects, but little references you can use in your future projects. All materials provided. Sun, 21 Feb | 9am - 4pm Mullum Concession: $112 Full Fee: $125 PATTERN MAKING FOR BEGINNERS with Annie Martin This course is designed so that you will understand how to take measurements, apply them to a BODY BLOCK, then use this information for pattern alterations and to create better fitting clothes. We will also explore how to copy and make a pattern from an existing garment. This is a great course for those wanting to learn the basics. 6 Wed, 17 Feb - 24 Mar | 6 - 8:30pm Byron Concession: $189 Full Fee: $210

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 $55. Sat & Sun, 20 - 21 Feb 9am - 5pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

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 $70. 3 Sat, 13 - 27 Mar | 10am - 4:30pm Mullum Concession: $242 Full Fee: $269

ENAMEL PENDANT WORKSHOP with Michelle Walker

NEW Students will be introduced to basic dry enamelling techniques and will create a colourful enamel pendant. Using a variety of techniques, including sifting, counterenamelling, stencilling and other decoration methods, students will be introduced to vitreous kiln-fired enamelling. This course is suitable for beginners. Sat, 13 Feb | 10am - 4pm Mullum Concession: $131 Full Fee: $146

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. Crochet is meditative, relaxing and lots of fun. When you get hooked you can’t stop. Come along and be creative. 2 Sat, 13 - 20 Mar | 10am - 2pm Mullum Concession: $107 Full Fee: $119

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, 17 - 31 Mar 9:30am - 2:30pm Mullum Concession: $188 Full Fee: $209 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 & Sun, 20 - 21 Mar 10am - 4pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

SCREEN PRINTING with Anne Leon Discover the joy of designing and printing your own images onto fabric, paper or timber. Suitable for beginners, or the more experienced artist who wishes to explore the medium further, all processes of screen-printing will be covered. Including the art of photoemulsion application, stripping your screen, and printing with solvent-free inks onto your choice of substrates. So join us and start printing. Additional materials $50. Sat & Sun, 27-28 Feb | 10am - 4pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216