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 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. Thu, 10 Feb – 3 Mar | 9:30am – 2:30pm 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. Thu, 10 Mar – 31 Mar | 9:30am - 2:30pm Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $270 for all enrolments)

ADVANCED FLORISTRY Leena Martens Expand your floristry knowledge even further. This course is for students who have completed our Floristry Introduction and Intermediate courses or those who have some basic floristry experience. Each week offers the opportunity to learn and create six different floral designs ranging from, professionally wired wrist corsages to stunning garden style bouquets and complimentary table arrangements. Fri, 11 Mar – 1 Apr | 9:30am - 2:30pm Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $290 for all enrolments) SUSTAINABLE FASHION with Cate Coorey

NEW 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. Fri, 11 Feb – 1 Apr | 9:30am - 3:30pm Full Fee: $300 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $100 for all enrolments)

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, 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, 19 - 20 Feb 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

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, 20 - 27 Feb 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $243 Full Fee: $270 HANDCRAFTS

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, 9 - 30 Mar | 10 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $359 Full Fee: $399

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, 12 - 19 Feb | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $117 Full Fee: $130

CROCHET LEVEL 2 with Stefanie Kwiatkista

NEW 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, 12 - 19 Mar | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $117 Full Fee: $130 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 Fri, 18 Feb - 4 Mar 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum Concession: $206 Full Fee: $229

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. Get your design photographically exposed onto your screen, and start printing. Additional materials $50. Sat & Sun, 19 - 20 Mar 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $213 Full Fee: $237

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, 22 Feb - 29 Mar 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, 23 Feb - 30 Mar 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $234 Full Fee: $260

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 Mar 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246 SCULPTURAL METALWORK FOR WOMEN with Nyree Smith

NEW 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. Sat, 19 Mar | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $236 Full Fee: $262

WELDING FOR WOMEN, AN INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith 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, 12 Mar | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $236 Full Fee: $262

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, 13 Mar | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $236 Full Fee: $262

SCULPTURAL METALWORK with Nyree Smith

NEW 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. Sun, 20 Mar | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $236 Full Fee: $262

SCREEN PRINTING ONTO CERAMICS with Anne Leon

NEW 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 bisque-fired ceramics. Sat & Sun, 2 - 3 Apr 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $213 Full Fee: $237 HANDMADE ECO SOAP with Lucy Legan Handmade eco soap is the most ethical soap you can make. The secret to success is using used cooking oil. This hands-on course will give you the skills and knowledge to safely make natural and sustainable soap at home. Sat, 19 Mar | 9 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $113 Full Fee: $125

SHIBORI AND INDIGO DYEING with Anne Leon Learn the fascinating art of Indigo and Shibori! Students will learn the basics of traditional Shibori techniques: Arashi and Bomaki (pole wrapping), Itajime (clamping) stitching, binding and wrapping to create beautiful patterns. Also learn the art of creating an Indigo vat, without having to wait weeks for it to mature! Additional materials $50. Sat & Sun, 19 - 20 Feb 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $213 Full Fee: $237