WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS

Explore Ballarat’s thriving creative culture with this new series of experiences led by awardwinning local makers and creators. From gold leafing in a bluestone cellar to capturing moody backstreets on film, these hands-on adventures will take you off the beaten path and help you unlock your creative potential. Info & bookings: madeofballarat.com

SAT 11 & 25 MAR 4:30 – 6pm

Learn about the Niche Fragrance world and discover the Michael Edwards Fragrance Wheel, learning to distinguish between fragrance families. Bookings: sweetfern.com.au

Sweet Fern 27 Sturt St

FRI 17 MAR 10am – 12pm

A guided creative writing workshop designed to get the creative juices flowing in a fun, pressurefree environment. Presented by local poet and spoken word performer, Megan J. Riedl. Bookings: humanitix.com

Ballarat Library at Town Hall 225 Sturt St

SUN 19 - TUE 21 MAR

A fabulous 3-day Japanese themed craft retreat, open to all skill levels. Be prepared to go home with some great crafty projects, new friends and a love of all things Japanese! Info & bookings: thecraftysquirrel.bigcartel.com

THU 23 MAR 5 – 9pm

A fun and immersive workshop using a simple screen printing technique with cut-paper stencils. In this class, Nicola will teach the basics of screen printing on fabric and give you the skills and knowledge to set up your own fabric printing studio. Bookings: nicolacerini.com

Nicola Cerini 36A Main Rd

FRI 3 MAR 10:30am – 12pm

Discover forms of found poetry such as blackout, erasure and cut-out. Hosted by Megan J. Riedl.

SAT 4 MAR, WED 12 APR, SAT 20 MAY 1 – 3pm

A Zine is a DIY, low-cost publication that can be made up of writing, cut-and-paste elements, drawings and more.

SAT 11 MAR 12:30pm – 2:30pm

SAT 27 MAY 11:30am – 1:30pm

Toni Louise will guide you through creating a mixed-media artwork that combines a variety of materials and techniques.

WED 15 MAR, SAT 22 APR,

WED 10 MAY 1 – 3pm

Come try the relief printing process of linocut. Learn design, image transfer, carving, papers & printing techniques.

WED 22 MAR, SAT 8 APR, SAT 13 MAY 2 – 4pm

COLLAGE WORKSHOP

With Toni Louise, a skilled collage artist, you'll learn the basics of cut & paste.

SAT 15 APR 10:30am – 12pm

Learn the process of drawing portraits from where to begin to the importance of tone, value and composition.

Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com

Femxle Experience Art Rebellion

57 Bridge Mall

FRI 24 MAR 10am – 12pm

Discover forms of found poetry such as blackout, erasure and cut-out. Use old books & magazines to create visually arresting pieces of writing by removing, rearranging and changing words from existing pieces of text. Presented by local poet and spoken word performer, Megan J. Riedl. Bookings: humanitix.com

Ballarat Library at Town Hall 225 Sturt St

FRI 31 MAR 10am – 12pm

A relaxed session of writing poetry as personal catharsis. Let your feelings flow onto the page with a series of writing prompts and the gift of time to write, with the option to share your works out loud in a safe space. Presented by local poet and spoken word performer, Megan J. Riedl. Bookings: humanitix.com

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute 117 Sturt St

SAT 1 APR 2 – 5pm

Create your very own nature-inspired design by applying textures and patterns provided to a pre-cut plywood panel. Take your plywood artwork home complete with colourful hanging cord, packaged in a box, ready to give as a gift or hang on your wall! Bookings: nicolacerini.com

Nicola Cerini 36A Main Rd

FRI 14 APR 10am – 12pm

Using your original writing or a variety of existing texts – including poetry, informal prose,