Workshops

WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS

WED 8, 15, 22 & 29 JUN 10:30am – 1pm PAINTING WITH GEOFF RODERICK

A workshop in painting basics,using waterbased artist quality Gouache. We propose to set up a simple still life for students to learn the elements of painting. The series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendee's standard. Bookings: ballaratmi.org.au

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

117 Sturt St THU 9 JUN 11am – 1pm

MACRAME WALL HANGING

Suitable for beginners to intermediates, you will learn the basic knots to make and design your own macrame wall hanging, learning useful tips and tricks to keep on track throughout your macrame journey. You will leave with a macrame wall hanging that you made by hand. Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com

Femxle Experience Art Rebellion

57 Bridge Mall SAT 11 JUN & 30 JUL 4:30pm

PERFUME MASTERCLASS

Explore the world of boutique fragrances and discover your perfect perfume whilst indulging with a glass of champagne and a sharing platter. Join us at our beautiful little boutique in the heart of Ballarat, and discover your signature scent. Bookings: sweetfern.com.au

Sweet Fern

114 Armstrong St Sth SAT 11 JUN & 16 JUL 2 – 4pm

COLLAGE WORKSHOP

With the guidance of Toni Louise, a skilled collage artist, you will learn the basics of cut and paste and she may even throw in a random collage fact or two. No experience necessary. Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com

Femxle Experience Art Rebellion

MON 20 JUN & 1 AUG 10am – 12pm

WRITE HERE, WRITE NOW

A guided creative writing workshop designed to get the creative juices flowing in a fun, pressure-free environment. Providing writing exercises, prompts and creative group activities to encourage participants to overcome the terror of the blank page and experiment with new forms and themes. Suitable for total beginners to established writers. Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com

Femxle Experience Art Rebellion

57 Bridge Mall TUE 28 JUN & 5 JUL 10am – 12pm

ART BITES: LOOM WEAVING WITH AMELIA GREENE

Join artist Amelia Greene, winner of the Award for Creativity in Next Gen 2022 and explore the craft of loom weaving, discovering the different weaving techniques used to create a contemporary wall hanging. The workshop price includes a loom for you to take away with you. Age: 8-12. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

THU 30 JUN 10am – 2pm

ART BITES: COMIC DRAWING WITH DILLON NAYLOR

Discover the cartooning art of the Lindsay family artists, then work with comic artist Dillon Naylor to build up your comic drawing skills. Naylor is a well-known cartoonist and illustrator who has worked for Mad Magazine and k-zone and has produced dozens of comic books and graphic novels. Work with him on your own comic pages to contribute to a printed comic book at the end of the session. Age: 11-16. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

Blackout Poetry

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OUR SERVICES

OUR SERVICES Auslan Level 1, Auslan Level 2 and Auslan Level 3 Classes Deaf Awareness Training Auslan at Home Auslan at Work Auslan at School Auslan 1:1 Tutoring Auslan Level 1, Auslan Level 2 and Auslan Level 3 Classes Deaf Awareness Training Auslan at Home Auslan at Work Auslan at School Auslan 1:1 Tutoring OUR SERVICES Learn Auslan with us! OUR SERVICES Auslan Level 1, Auslan Level 2 and Auslan Level 3 Classes Deaf Awareness Training We can assist with NDIS participants who are self-managed and plan-managed. Darren and Briana Beath info@auslaninthewest.com.au www.auslaninthewest.com.au We can assist with NDIS participants who are self-managed and plan-managed. Darren and Briana Beath info@auslaninthewest.com.au Auslan Level 1, Auslan Level 2 and Auslan Level 3 Classes Deaf Awareness Training Auslan at Home Auslan at Work Auslan at Home Auslan at Work Auslan at School Auslan 1:1 Tutoringwww.auslaninthewest.com.auAuslan at School

Auslan 1:1 TutoringWe can assist with NDIS participants who are We can assist with NDIS participants who are self-managed and plan-managed. self-managed and plan-managed.WED 6 JUL 10am – 12pm POSTCARDS FROM THE STOCKADE Create a souvenir postcard and mail it directly Darren and Briana Beath info@auslaninthewest.com.au www.auslaninthewest.com.au Darren and Briana Beath info@auslaninthewest.com.au www.auslaninthewest.com.au from the home of the Eureka Stockade. Using block printing techniques & stamp making, we recommend paint safe clothes for this activity. Parents of children over 5 can leave their child under the supervision of our teachers or stay and participate. Children under 5 need a parent present. Cost $10, no booking required. THU 14 JUL 5:30 – 9pm

MAKE A CROSSBODY TOTE BAG

In one fun evening, create your very own stylish and simple crossbody tote bag with leather strap. Be part of a small group and make a beautiful, functional bag from your choice of Nicola's printed fabric. The tote includes an optional inside pocket, lining and long leather strap. Bookings: nicolacerini.com Nicola Cerini 36A Main Rd

Eureka Centre Ballarat

102 Stawell St Sth WED 13 JUL 10am – 12pm

BLACKOUT POETRY

Try your hand at this fun, yet challenging form of poetry. Use old books and magazines to create a visually arresting piece of writing by removing unwanted words from the existing piece of text. Add to your masterpiece with images, colour or cut-out words in this fun hands-on workshop. Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com

Femxle Experience Art Rebellion

WED 20 & 27 JUL 10:30am – 2:30/12:30pm

PAPER BEAD-MAKING WITH FAYE HEININGER

This workshop is designed for adult beginners. It is an opportunity to learn new skills and to create your own bespoke, single-strand paper bead necklace. Session 1 will be a 4-hour session where you will learn to make paper beads. Session 2 will be a 2-hour session focusing on the build and assemblage of the necklace. Bookings: ballaratmi.org.au

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

Temari Ball Workshop

THU 28 JUL 5:30 – 8:30pm

PRINTING ON PLYWOOD

Create your very own nature-inspired design by applying textures & patterns to a pre-cut plywood panel. This could be the starting point of a larger biophilic artwork/interior project that you can expand on at home, or the end point of a making experience stimulating ideas & inspiration. Bookings: nicolacerini.com Nicola Cerini 36A Main Rd

THU 4 & 11 AUG 5:30 – 8:30pm

SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP

A fun and immersive workshop using a simple screen printing technique with cut-paper stencils. 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 SUN 28 AUG 10am – 4pm

TEMARI BALL WORKSHOP

Temari have been traditionally stitched in Japan for generations. You'll learn the basic skills to hand-stitch your own temari, facilitated by Leanne O'Sullivan from Kimono House in Melbourne. All skill levels welcome, all materials provided. Includes morning tea, a delicious Japanese themed lunch, a Yukata Dressing and Japanese Tea & Sweet Tasting. Bookings: thecraftysquirrel.bigcartel.com Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd

THU 1 SEP 5:30 – 8:30pm

TRANSLATING NATURE - MONOPRINTING

Delve into the design process by observing the myriad of pattern, form, line and texture in nature. Translate these elements to create original work on paper using a variety of media. You will come away with experimental work and the ability to look at nature for design inspiration. Bookings: nicolacerini.com Nicola Cerini 36A Main Rd

VARIOUS DATES EMBROIDERY WORKSHOPS

Casual classes in Goldwork and Stumpwork embroidery for beginners to advanced. Day and evening classes available, dates at alisoncoleembroidery.com.au. Bookings: 5333 1476 or alison@alisoncoleembroidery.com.au

Alison Cole Embroidery

32 Silverwattle Dr, Invermay

WEEKLY SESSIONS SEBASTOPOL LIFE DRAWING

Drawing the nude human figure from life is a fantastic way to develop artistic skills. If you haven't done it before, come and try it out. If you have and you want to do more, or you need creative motivation, here it is! Three sessions weekly - there's no teacher, but we're happy to share our knowledge and welcome all skill levels.

Info: 0477806918

Screen printing with Nicola Cerini