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. Learn a new design each week, which once completed, is yours to take home. 4 Fri, 17 Feb – 10 Mar 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 Thu, 2 Mar – 23 Mar 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)

CYANOTYPE PRINTING with Raimond de Weerdt Create beautiful images with the cyanotype process on a range of surfaces such as fine art papers, silk and cloth. Also known as shadowgraphs or blue-prints, this fascinating photographic printing process can be used to create fine art prints, cards or bespoke books. Try something new and learn to create beautiful pieces of artwork at home. Additional materials $20. Sun, 19 Feb | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $83 Full Fee: $92 CYANOTYPE PRINTING 2 with Raimond de Weerdt This workshop is for those who have some experience printing Cyanotypes and want to take their skills to the next level. Students will be shown how to print from negatives, toning prints and creating wet on wet Cyanotypes. Additional materials $20. Sun, 26 Feb | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $83 Full Fee: $92

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, 5 Feb | 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, 4 Feb | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $248 Full Fee: $275

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, 14 Feb - 21 Mar 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, 15 Feb - 22 Mar 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $234 Full Fee: $260

SILVER JEWELLERY INTRO 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 two or three pieces of finished jewellery. Additional materials fee $80. Sat & Sun, 18 - 19 Feb 9 am - 5 pm Mullum OR Sat & Sun, 25 - 26 March 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $239 Full Fee: $266

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, 18 - 25 Feb | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $117 Full Fee: $130

with a College gift voucher 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, 11 - 25 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 $20. 3 Fri, 24 February to 10 March 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum Concession: $206 Full Fee: $229

WOODWORK INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith

NEW Come and get the knowhow on basic carpentry, including PPE, measuring & marking, timber cutting with a circular saw, drilling & power sanding. Learn whilst building your very own tools caddy from recycled pallet timber. The aim is to gain valuable power tool knowledge, experience and technique so you can confidently embark on your own projects. Sat, 25 Feb | 9 am - 3 pm Mullum Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199

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, 26 Feb - 5 Mar 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $243 Full Fee: $270

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 Thu, 2 - 23 Mar 10 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $359 Full Fee: $399

ARRANGING DRIED BOTANICALS with Leena Martens Join us for a creative workshop learning how to create three 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, a hand tied bouquet and a flower hoop 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, 24 Mar | 9:30 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199 SCULPTURAL METALWORK FOR WOMEN with Nyree Smith In this women’s only sculpture class, you’ll explore different metalworking techniques in a safe and fun environment. These include, cutting, fixing (including welding) and forming metal, depending on the design you choose. This class is a logical choice if you are a previous welding student or existing hobbyist who wants to expand your artistic and practical skill base. Also, novices who want a safe “taste” of metalwork, are also encouraged to participate. Sat, 1 Apr | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $248 Full Fee: $275

SCULPTURAL METALWORK with Nyree Smith In this sculpture class you’ll explore different metalworking techniques in a safe and fun environment. These include, cutting, fixing (including welding) and forming metal, depending on the design you choose. This class is a logical choice if you are a previous welding student or existing hobbyist who wants to expand your artistic and practical skill base. Also, novices who want a safe “taste” of metalwork, are also encouraged to participate. Sun, 2 Apr | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $248 Full Fee: $275

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