Handcrafts

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, 23 Apr – 21 May | 9:30am – 2:30pm (No class Friday 7 May) Full Fee: $400 Subsidised 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, 28 May – 18 June | 9:30am – 2:30pm Full Fee: $400 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $270 for all enrolments)

KNITTING WITH NETTIE with Nettie Browne If you have always wanted to know how to knit then now is your chance! Learn the basics with Knitting Nettie as you create a beautiful scarf or poncho you will be proud to wear. Come along and learn how calming knitting can be in this small and supportive group. 6 Mon, 10 May - 21 June (No class on 14 June) 10 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168 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, 1 - 15 May 10 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $242 Full Fee: $269

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, 11 May - 15 June 6 pm - 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, 12 May - 6 June 6 pm - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240

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 to take home - 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, 22 - 23 May 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

WELDING FOR WOMEN, AN INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith NEW Learn basic electric (mig) welding skills while creating your own stunning metal jewellery box / pencil case. Let metal artisan / fabricator, Nyree take you on a journey to greater independence and practical, creative empowerment through the amazing world of metalwork! Sat, 22 May | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $215 Full Fee: $239 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, 22 - 23 May 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

MAKING HANDMADE PAPER AND TEALIGHTS with Susan Wright Learn to make beautiful handmade paper using recycled waste paper, flowers, raw cotton and natural textures. We will then use this paper to create visually stunning tea light holders, gift tags, or cards, the options are endless. These can be embellished with decorations, or embossed for that extra special effect. Perfect for gifts or to embelish your home. Sat, 22 May | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $98 Full Fee: $109

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 fee $60. Sat & Sun, 12 - 13 June 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

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, 23 - 30 May 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

FASHION DESIGN ILLUSTRATION with Chantelle Tranchina NEW Ever thought of designing and hadn’t the faintest idea where to begin? Get your ideas down on paper and 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. Suitable for any level or experience. 5 Wed, 26 May - 23 June 6 - 9 pm Byron Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199

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 Wed, 2 - 16 June 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum Concession: $188 Full Fee: $209 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, 5 - 6 June 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

ENAMEL PENDANT WORKSHOP with Michelle Walker Students will be introduced to basic dry enamelling techniques and will create a colourful enamel pendant. Using a variety of techniques, including sifting, counter-enamelling, stencilling and other decoration methods, students will be introduced to vitreous kiln-fired enamelling. This course is suitable for beginners. Sat, 22 May | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $131 Full Fee: $146

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, 12 - 19 June | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $107 Full Fee: $119

GELLIPLATE PRINTING with Lucille Campeanu Join Lucy in creating beautiful prints with the reusable Gelliplate. You can create backgrounds for mixed media, Create prints onto many different surfaces. We will also do some gelliplate picture transfers. You won’t believe the fun you can have printing with this versatile plate. If you are a mixed media enthusiast, this will extend your capabilities. All materials are supplied for this class. Sun, 13 June | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $127 Full Fee: $141

MOSAIC JEWELLERY with Heather Stevenson Create your own stunning mosaic jewellery using a beautiful assortment of micro mosaic tesserae - including tiny ceramic tiles, glass cubes, millefiori and beautiful beads. In this single session you will craft three unique pendants and/or rings of your own design, to keep and treasure or to pass on as a gift for someone you love. Additional materials $30. Sat, 19 June | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $80 Full Fee: $89 LINO BLOCK PRINTING with Just Potts NEW 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 within a small space and 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 & Sun, 19 - 20 June 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

ARRANGING DRIED BOTANICALS with Leena Martens Join us for a creative workshop learning how to create two beautiful dried botanical designs to style your home or gift to someone special. This class provides practical demonstrations on the construction of a flower arrangement and a hand tied bouquet using a mixture of on trend dried flowers guiding you to design your own masterpiece ready to take home and enjoy for months to come. Fri, 25 June | 9:30 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $160 Full Fee: $178