Workshops

WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS SUN 1 MAR 4 – 7pm SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP Bring or create your own designs, make a screen via photo emulsion and learn to print on fabric of your choice. We provide all materials, as well as a reclaimed shirt and tote bag for each participant. You can also bring your own pre-loved or new fabrics to print on. Bookings: linktr.ee/AbandonedLot Abandoned Lot Shed 8, 2B Holmes St FRI 6 MAR 6:30 – 8pm PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS Sarah Weston, Retail & Business Development Manager at Craft Victoria, works daily with craftspeople with an eye to making their work look professional, detailed and at its aesthetic best. In these workshops, she guides participants on how to photograph their artwork professionally with minimal effort and costs. Free - bookings required. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth SAT 7 & 21 MAR 2:30pm CHINESE ART WORKSHOPS Featuring calligraphy, ink blowing, paper cutting and Tai Chi. Free - bookings required. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth SUN 8 MAR 3 – 4pm PT SUGATO NAG MASTERCLASS Learn from one of India's greatest living musicians. Suitable for all instruments including voice. Learn the basics of Hindustani classical music or explore intricacies of melody, rhythm and improvisation. Bookings: trybooking.com Ballarat Welcome Centre 25-39 Barkly St, Bakery Hill Thu 12 & 26 March 7pm The MAIN BAR 26 Main Rd Un-tutored Life Drawing ~ Relaxed Licensed Venue $15 ~ BYO Materials ~ All Welcome facebook.com/groups/ballaratdrawingroom

THU 12 MAR 6 – 7:30pm PERFUME MASTERCLASS Explore the world of boutique fragrances and discover your perfect perfume whilst indulging with a glass of champagne and a beautiful sharing platter. Bookings: sweetfern.com.au Sweet Fern 114 Armstrong St Sth THU 12 & 26 MAR 7 – 9pm BALLARAT DRAWING ROOM A laid back un-tutored session where all abilities and levels are welcome to participate. BYO materials. Grab a glass of wine or a coffee and come join us for some relaxed drawing in a warm and welcoming space. Join our Facebook group for more info: Ballarat Drawing Room. The Main Bar 26 Main Rd

SAT 14 MAR 12 – 4pm SILVER EARRING WORKSHOP Learn how to fabricate three sets of earrings using traditional silversmithing tools and techniques: stud, hanging and hoop earrings. There will be an opportunity to customise each set to make them unique and you will leave with these creations. Bookings: rgsilver.com The Lost Ones Makers Studio 14 Camp St FRI 20 MAR 6 – 8pm BEDROOM STUDIO ON A BUDGET With FLOC. Explore music creation and production skills on a budget! This workshop will cover how to use particular apps on your devices to create awesome sounds and beats. We will also explore different hardware compatible with our mobile phones and why you don't need to be out of pocket to start creating. Aimed at beginners, but if you're looking to brush up some skills or learn new ways to create, come check it out! Bookings: linktr.ee/AbandonedLot Abandoned Lot Shed 8, 2B Holmes St SAT 21 MAR 2 – 3pm EDIBLE FLOWERS WITH SARA KITTELTY Identify what flowers are edible, explore which flowers best suit decorating your culinary treats and join a hands on exercise combining edible flowers with baked goods. Bookings: eventbrite.com.au Food Is Free Green Space 212 Ripon St Sth FRI 27 MAR 5:30 – 7pm MUSIC WORKSHOP AT THE BMI Cuban percussionist Javier Fredes will focus on rhythms from different cultures and styles. Open to all ages - bring your own instrument and come along and play or just soak up the info. Bookings: ronnyferella@gmail.com Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St SAT 28 MAR 10am – 4pm SILVER RING MAKING WORKSHOP Learn how to craft a sterling silver ring + the following jewellery making techniques: how to custom fit a ring; creating an individual design;

how to cut metal; how to texture and stamp metal; soldering and annealing techniques; finishing and polishing a completed piece. Bookings: rgsilver.com The Lost Ones Makers Studio 14 Camp St SAT 28 MAR 1 – 4pm BALLARAT REPAIR CAFE A free event to share skills and fix items that would otherwise go to landfill. If you have a broken item, come in with what you think you will need to fix it. You'll be paired with a volunteer fixer to work on the repair while learning how to do it yourself along the way. Info: facebook.com/ballaratrepaircafe Ballarat Tech School 136 Albert St SUN 29 MAR 10am – 4pm NOIR DRAWING WORKSHOP Work with experienced artist and drawing teacher Alison Parkinson, drawing from a posed costumed model suspended within a story line. Several short poses enabling complex gestures will be followed by a longer pose where you will work to create a poster-like illusion, with light, shade and tone adding to the drama. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth Javier Fredes