Classes and Workshops

Home to a broad and rapidly growing range of classes and workshops, the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region provides those wanting to explore their creative side with plenty of options to choose from. Whether it is discovering the art of cheese making, trying your hand at lino printing, or learning how to declutter your life, there is literally something for everyone! Keep in mind that many of these classes book out quickly, so be sure to book well in advance.

Find these classes and more on: daylesfordmacedonlife.com.au/ classes-workshops

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

ART OF LINO PRINTING WORKSHOP AT BLACK GALLERY, DAYLESFORD FRIDAY 11 MARCH / $295PP

Re-kindle the fun of creating lino prints at Black Gallery art studio under the guidance of art teacher, artist and gallery owner; Cristina Doyle. The workshop will cover design, drawing, cutting, inking, printing and framing and is a class geared for groups of six with no prior printmaking experience. All materials plus lunch with wine are included. To book call Cristina 0409 137 157 / blackgallerydaylesford.com

NATURALLY ORDERLY: JAPAN-INSPIRED DECLUTTER & RE-SET AT SHIZUKA RYOKAN, HEPBURN SPRINGS SUNDAY 27 MARCH / 11AM TO 3:30PM

Fall in love with a uniquely Japanese, nature-based approach to decluttering your home and life. Join Cecilia Macaulay for this fun and interactive seasonal workshop at Shizuka Ryokan. You will learn to ‘reduce useless diversity and increase useful diversity’, and so much more. The experience includes a traditional Japanese lunch. shizuka.com.au/retreats-workshops-shizuka-ryokan

INTRODUCTION TO CHEESE-MAKING WITH CRAIG CASTREE, KYNETON THURSDAY 31 MARCH

Join horticulturist and author Craig Castree at Kyneton Library for a free and delicious cheese-making demo (bookings are required). Learn to make bocconcini, mozzarella and halloumi in your own home. Craig's books include A simple Urban Life, Edible Gardens: A Practical Guide, Edible Garden Secrets and Plant Profiles. visitmacedonranges.com/events/craig-castree-introduction-to-cheese-making

INK & WATERCOLOUR WASH ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP AT THE OLD AUCTION HOUSE, KYNETON. SATURDAY 23 APRIL / 10.30AM / $210

Immerse yourself into the art of drawing with ink and creative watercolour wash sketches. In this full day drawing class you will join local artist Linda Newton to learn to outline your sketches before using watercolour pigments to fill them with colour, creating movement and personality. theoldauctionhouse.com.au/classes

SPIRITS SOAR AT SKY HIGH, MT FRANKLIN WITH YOGABOUT SATURDAY 23-25 APRIL 3PM / $1,100

Rediscover your sense of self over two nights, while connecting into gentle yoga, forest bathing and mineral springs and guided walks in the breathtaking country surrounds of Sky High, Mt Franklin. Relax, revive, rejuvenate. yogabout.com.au/event-details/spirits-soar-at-sky-high-medium-walks-2-nights

TASTES OF THE REGION - SOURDOUGH CRUMPET MASTERCLASS & LONGEST BRUNCH AT DARRAWEIT GUIM

SUNDAY 3 APRIL 2022

A cider-paired longest brunch kicks off with a sourdough crumpet masterclass hosted by the town baker himself, Simon Mathee, of Millet Road Maker. Love brunch? Love cider? Love cooking? This event is for you! Learn all the tricks of the trade for ultimate crumpet bliss. visitmacedonranges.com/events/sourdough-crumpet-masterclass-longestbrunch/