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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, care for and store flowers, 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. 4 Fri, 22 Jul – 12 Aug 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Mullum Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $210 for all enrolments)
FLORISTRY INTERMEDIATE with Leena Martens Create a different floral design each week, 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. 4 Fri, 26 Aug – 16 Sep 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $270 for all enrolments) CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS with Stefanie Kwiatkista Use basic crochet stitches and different textured yarns to create a beautiful scarf and another simple garment to take home. Crochet is meditative, relaxing and lots of fun. When you get hooked you can’t stop. 2 Sat, 6 - 13 Aug 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $117 Full Fee: $130
CROCHET LEVEL 2 with Stefanie Kwiatkista Make and finish a garment of your choice! If you already have some basic crochet knowledge under your belt, come and join me in learning to read and follow patterns all the way through to completing a new item for your wardrobe. We look forward to getting you hooked :-). 2 Sat, 20 - 27 Aug 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $117 Full Fee: $130
HAND BUILDING CERAMICS INTRODUCTION with Lauren Siemonsma Ochre’s Hand Building workshop is a beautiful ‘entree’ into the world of clay. Come and sip tea and coffee while being guided through all the basics of hand building in our beautiful lightfilled studio. You will learn how to make a pinch pot, coil, slab build, attach handles, legs, etc...even how to glaze and decorate your beautiful pieces. 4 Wed, 10 - 31 Aug 10 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $359 Full Fee: $399
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, 16 Aug - 20 Sep 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $234 Full Fee: $260
PATTERN MAKING FOR BEGINNERS with Annie Martin This course is designed so that you will understand how to take measurements, apply them to a BODY BLOCK, then use this information for pattern alterations and to create better fitting clothes. We will also explore how to copy and make a pattern from an existing garment. This is a great course for those wanting to learn the basics. 6 Wed, 17 Aug - 21 Sep 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $234 Full Fee: $260 SILVER JEWELLERY - AN INTRODUCTION with Michelle Walker Learn the fundamentals of making silver jewellery with this weekend workshop. This introductory course covers the key skills you need for precious metal work; perfect for anyone keen to start the journey of jewellery design and making. You can expect to complete 2 or 3 pieces of finished jewellery. Additional materials fee $80. Sat & Sun, 20 - 21 Aug 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Or Sat & Sun, 3 - 4 Sep 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $230 Full Fee: $256
LINO BLOCK PRINTING with Just Potts Many printmaking processes require some serious expertise and equipment. But Lino Block printing is amongst the easiest methods out there, and can be done from home using 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, 3 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150
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 $20. 3 Fri, 9 - 23 Sep 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum Concession: $206 Full Fee: $229
SCREEN PRINTING ONTO CERAMICS with Anne Leon Extend your ceramic skills and incorporate your own designs onto the surface of your work. You will learn the exciting process of photo-emulsion, which allows for personalised imagery to be made into transfers that are then printed onto your greenware or bisquefired ceramics. Sat & Sun, 10 - 11 Sep 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $213 Full Fee: $237
WELDING INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith If you’ve always wanted to learn electric MIG welding but have never had the opportunity, or you may simply want to hone your welding skills, then here’s your chance. Let metal artisan / fabricator, Nyree, with over 30 years’ experience, take you on a journey to greater independence and practical, creative empowerment through the amazing world of metalwork! Sun, 18 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $248 Full Fee: $275
WELDING FOR WOMEN, AN INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith Learn basic electric (MIG) welding skills while creating your own metal garden tools. Let metal artisan/ fabricator, Nyree take you on a journey to greater independence and practical, creative empowerment through the amazing world of metalwork! Sat, 17 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $248 Full Fee: $275
SCULPTURAL METALWORK FOR WOMEN with Nyree Smith In this women’s only class, you will design and create a garden art project of your choice. Created to help women get a foot in the door in an otherwise male dominated industry, we will explore different metalworking techniques including cutting, fixing and forming metal in a relaxed and creative environment. Sun, 4 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $248 Full Fee: $275
SCULPTURAL METALWORK with Nyree Smith Design and create a garden art project of your choice! We will explore different metalworking techniques in a relaxed and fun environment, including cutting, fixing and forming metal. Whether you are a previous student, existing hobbyist or novice, this class will exercise your creativity and expand your metalworking skills. Sat, 3 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $248 Full Fee: $275
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, 13 - 14 Aug 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $213 Full Fee: $237
