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, 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. Mon, 30 May – 27 Jun (No class 13 June) 9:30am – 2:30pm Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $210 for all enrolments)

SUSTAINABLE FASHION with Cate Coorey Join the movement to change the way we make and buy clothes. With guests from industry who are already doing it, learn about recycling, upcycling, bespoke and slow fashion, sourcing materials and makers. Reduce the mountain of ‘fast’ fashion and start producing clothing that doesn’t exploit people or cost the earth. Mon, 2 May – 27 Jun (No class 13 Jun) 9:30am - 3:30pm Full Fee: $300 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $160 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, 30 Apr - 7 May 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, 18 - 25 June | 10 am - 2 pm Byron Concession: $117 Full Fee: $130

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, 7 May | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150

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, 4 - 5 Jun 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $213 Full Fee: $237 HANDCRAFTS

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, 28 May | 10 am - 2 pm Byron Concession: $125 Full Fee: $139

SILVER JEWELLERY - AN INTRODUCTION with Michelle Walker

NEW 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, 14 - 15 May 9 am - 5 pm Mullum OR Sat & Sun, 4 - 5 Jun 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $230 Full Fee: $256

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, 18 - 19 Jun 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $213 Full Fee: $237 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, 4 - 25 May | 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, 17 May - 21 Jun 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $234 Full Fee: $260

STRETCH SEWING with Annie Martin Learn to sew all the latest fashion garments with stretch fabrics. Using a domestic machine and overlocker you will learn techniques including binding, hemming and elasticising to produce quality garments such as yoga-wear, t-shirts, dancewear and swimwear. Basic sewing skills are necessary. 6 Wed, 18 May - 22 Jun 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $234 Full Fee: $260