Handcrafts

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS with Heather Stevenson The festive season is just around the corner. Make something unique! Using stained glass, ceramic, milleflore (the Italian “glass of a million flowers”), metallics, mirror, beads, glass cubes and a host of other beautiful embellishments, you will learn a myriad of glass work, cutting, soldering, nipping, grouting and mosaic building techniques in this fun one day workshop. Create two or three original decorations for your tree, candles, windows or table. Additional materials $27. Sat, 4 Dec | 9 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $76 Full Fee: $84

RUSTIC CHRISTMAS WREATH with Leena Martens Bring your home to life over the festive season and amaze your friends and family with a stunning, hand made, Christmas wreath. Learn the techniques involved in creating a Rustic Christmas Wreath, using a natural base and a mixture of beautiful fresh and dried materials.Once complete your wreath is yours to take home to enjoy for the festive season, to hang on your front door, in your home or gift to some one special. Bring along your friends and festive spirit as we get creative. Thu, 25 Nov | 10 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99 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. Fri, 22 Oct – 12 Nov | 9:30am – 2:30pm Full Fee: $400 *Ace program 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. Fri, 19 Nov – 10 Dec | 9:30am - 2:30pm Full Fee: $400 *Ace program 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 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. Thu, 21 Oct – 11 Nov | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Full Fee: $400 *Ace program fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $275 for all enrolments)

SUSTAINABLE FASHION with Cate Coorey

NEW Join the movement to change the way we make and buy clothes. With guests from industry who are already doing it, learn about recycling, upcycling, bespoke and slow fashion, sourcing materials and makers. Reduce the mountain of ‘fast’ fashion and start producing clothing that doesn’t exploit people or cost the earth. Mon, 18 Oct – 6 Dec | 9:30am - 3:30pm Full Fee: $300 Ace program fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $100 for all enrolments)

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. Sat & Sun, 13 & 14 Nov 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

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, 14 Nov | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $127 Full Fee: $141 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, 6 - 20 Nov | 10 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $242 Full Fee: $269

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. Sat & Sun, 16 - 17 Oct 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

NATURAL DYEING AND SHIBORI with Anne Leon This two day introductory workshop will give you the chance to discover the magic of extracting colour and imprints from plants, using leaves, flowers, and roots onto fabric. During the course you will be shown several SHIBORI techniques, which is the Japanese word for tie-dyeing, by using stitching, clamping, folding, twisting, and compressing to create intricate patterns. Additional materials $50. Sat & Sun, 27 - 28 Nov 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, 28 Nov - 5 Dec 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

WILDFLOWER ARRANGING with Leena Martens

NEW If you love native Wildflowers, you will love this. In this class you will learn how to construct a Hand tied Wildflower Bouquet and a complimentary arrangement using a variety of seasonal Australian and South African Natives. Two stunningly beautiful, long lasting floral designs that will undoubtedly look beautiful in your home, or as a stunning gift. Thu, 9 Dec | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Mullum Concession: $165 Full Fee: $183

“Anne was a fabulous teacher with a wealth of knowledge that she generously shared with all the class. It was so much fun playing with the different plants and materials. I am addicted and will be continuing with my exploration of the plant dyeing realm. Thank you.”

HANDMADE ECO SOAP with Lucy Legan

NEW Handmade eco soap is the most ethical soap you can make. The secret to success is using used cooking oil. This hands-on course will give you the skills and knowledge to safely make natural and sustainable soap at home. Sun, 14 Nov | 9 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99

BUILD YOUR OWN GLASS PLANT TERRARIUM with Heather Stevenson 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, 20 Nov | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

HAND BUILDING CERAMICS INTRODUCTION

NEW with Lauren Siemonsma Ochre’s Hand Building workshop is a beautiful ‘entree’ into the world of clay. Hosted in Ochre’s beautiful light filled studio in Mullumbimby. Come and sip tea and coffee while being guided thought all the basics of hand building over four morning classes. You will be taught how to make a pinch pot, how to coil, how to slab build, how to attach handles, legs, ect. Even how to glaze and decorate your beautiful pieces. 4 Wed, 3 - 24 Nov | 10 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $333 Full Fee: $370 HANDCRAFTS

WELDING INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith If you’ve always wanted to learn electric MIG welding but have never had the opportunity, or you may 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, 17 Oct | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $215 Full Fee: $239

WELDING FOR WOMEN, AN INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith Learn basic electric (MIG) welding skills while creating your own metal gardening tools. Let metal artisan/ fabricator, Nyree take you on a journey to greater independence and practical, creative empowerment through the amazing world of metalwork! Sat, 16 Oct | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $215 Full Fee: $239

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. 6 Wed, 10 Nov - 15 Dec 6 - 9 pm Byron Concession: $220 Full Fee: $245 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, 16 - 23 Oct | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $107 Full Fee: $119

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, 23 Oct | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $112 Full Fee: $125

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 Fri, 5 - 19 Nov 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum Concession: $188 Full Fee: $209

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, 9 Nov - 14 Dec | 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240

SEWING LEVEL 2 with Annie Martin A follow-on course for people who have participated in Sewing for Beginners and people who have some sewing skills but would like more confidence, inspiration, and to learn more techniques. Learn how to insert zips, buttonholes, elasticising etc. Complete a garment in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with a highly skilled teacher. 6 Wed, 10 Nov - 15 Dec 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240 FESTIVE FLORALS with Leena Martens

NEW Bring your home to life this December with our Festive Florals class. Learn how to create 2 Christmas designs - A traditional Christmas Wreath to display proudly on your front door or hang in your home, along with a complimentary table centrepiece using a variety of seasonal Christmas themed flowers and embellishments. Thu, 16 Dec | 9:30 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $170 Full Fee: $189

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 $60. Sat & Sun, 13 & 14 Nov 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224