Classes and Workshops

Home to a varied and bespoke range of classes and workshops, the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region provides plenty for those keen to delve into their creative side with lots of hands-on, practical, and immersive experiences to enjoy. Whether it is learning how to cultivate the perfect berry, discovering your talents at life drawing, learning all about vegan cheese making or trying your hand at fusing glass into useable works of art, there is literally something for everyone! Keep in mind that many of these classes book out quickly, so be sure to book in advance.

Find these classes and more on: daylesfordmacedonlife.com.au/ classes-workshops

BACKYARD BERRIES @ THE GARDEN OF ST ERTH, BLACKWOOD SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER / 10AM – 1PM / MEMBER PRICE $110. NON-MEMBER PRICE $132

Imagine stepping out into your garden and returning with bowls of jewel-like berries, freshly harvested and ready to eat, or to freeze and preserve so you can share amongst your family and friends! Join Julian Blackhirst who will teach you all about soil preparation, berry varieties, planting techniques, propagation, trellising, pruning, and the complete care and maintenance of berries. diggers.com.au/pages/backyard-berries-masterclass

LIFE DRAWING @ BLACK GALLERY, DAYLESFORD TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER / 6PM – 8PM / $50

Join a tutored life drawing class, with an experienced model to hone your artist skills. Held in a contemporary and warm gallery space, with a small group of students, enjoy wine & cheese while you learn. Paper and easels supplied with parking onsite. blackgallerydaylesford.com/new-products/life-drawing

PRESS MOULDS CERAMICS WORKSHOP @ POM-ME-GRANITE, PASTORIA MULTIPLE DATES DURING OCTOBER / $195

Lose yourself as you play with clay at this hands-on, artist-led workshop. Create your own piece of tableware using slabs and press moulds. Learn how to mix pottery plaster correctly and observe various techniques for making press moulds. Finish up by decorating your creations, ready for glazing. pommegranite.com.au/workshop

INTENSIVE BEGINNERS’ JEWELLERY SHORT COURSE @ POD JEWELLERY, KYNETON SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER & SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER / $1350

This hugely popular intensive beginners' jewellery-making course is held over two full days. Work at your own pace while learning the fundamentals of jewellery making. No additional costs and no need to pay extra to work in silver; 70 grams are included in your workshop fee. podjewellery.com.au

FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP BY ETTORE STUDIO @ OLD AUCTION HOUSE, KYNETON SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER / $120-130PP

Create your own fused glass platter and set of coasters in this art glass workshop. You will discover a new medium and have fun with friends. Your instructor will go over the different types of glass and give you a brief rundown on art glass. theoldauctionhouse.com.au/workshops

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN/LACTOSE FREE CHEESE, ORTO STRAW FARM, BLAMPIED SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER / $200.00 Discover how to make extremely simple, plant-based cheeses. This is a relax, sit back, taste and chat class that’s not hands on. You will be introduced to various vegan ingredients, and shown the tools and equipment needed to make simple plant-based cheeses. villagedreaming.com.au/event/how-to-make-vegan-lactose-free-cheese