WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS

FRI 30 JUN 9:30am – 5pm

Be Hear Now Conference

The ultimate information source for musicians and music makers. A panel featuring the decision-makers in the music business , including representatives from Spotify, Sounds Australia, Music Victoria & Unified Artist Management, will be asked the tough questions of the music-makers. How do you get your music streamed? What’s involved in going international? How do you get a festival gig?

Bookings: creativeballarat.com.au /be-hear-now

The Goods Shed

200 Lydiard St Nth

SAT 1 JUL 4:30 – 6pm

Perfume Masterclass

Guests are treated to vegan bowls, champagne and sweet treats as you learn about the Niche Fragrance world and discover the Michael Edwards Fragrance Wheel, learning to distinguish between the fragrance families.

Bookings: sweetfern.com.au or call 5332 9297

Sweet Fern 27 Sturt St

THROUGHOUT WINTER MADE OF: BALLARAT EXPERIENCES

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

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

FRI 9 & 23 JUN, 7 & 21 JUL, 4 & 18 AUG 4 – 6pm

Exploring Mental Health Through Creativity

Challenge the stigma that is so often associated with having a mental health diagnosis and start exploring healing through creativity. Facilitated by Holly Would and Charlie McLean, both with lived experience of mental health and professionals in the arts sector.

SAT 17 JUN, FRI 23 JUN 1 – 3pm

Jewellery Making Workshop

Maegan from Red Tree Community Arts will guide you through various techniques to create an assortment of bracelets, necklaces, and/or earrings. Participants are free to follow a prototype, or design their own creation!

SAT 8 JUL, FRI 14 JUL 1 – 3pm

Goddess Life

DRAWING WORKSHOP

A life drawing class with a theme of exploring goddess myths and legends. The model will utilise various simple props and poses to represent each goddess.

SAT 19 AUG 1 – 3pm

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.

Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com

Femxle Experience Art Rebellion

57 Bridge Mall

Weekly Sessions Sebastopol Life Drawing

Drawing the nude human figure from life is a fantastic way to develop artistic skills. Three sessions weekly - there's no teacher, but we're happy to share our knowledge and welcome all skill levels. Info: 0477 806 918