Come and learn how to create a brand new sustainable and organic material from scratch — Rice clay! Rice clay can be made into lots of beautiful objects – from bowls, to sculpture pieces and even jewelry! Artist Vivian will demonstrate how to mix cooked rice with different fibres to create this unique material as well …
Have you been dreaming of running away to a quieter area and living a simpler life? Maybe you’ve been dreaming of a tiny home! Join d’Arcy Lunn to learn about his love of tiny homes. d’Arcy is the creator of ‘Happy, simply‘: a sustainable lifestyle model and education project promoting simplicity, sustainability and self-sufficiency. He …
If you want to learn how to sew using your sewing machine, then this class is for you! You will be shown the basic techniques of sewing with a sewing machine. Learn to thread it, how to change the settings and what those buttons mean. Every sewing machine is a little bit different, so we …
If you visit galleries in Australia and around the world, you will often see prints made by artists using engraved copper or zinc plates. You can do this at home but with an easy hack – using milk cartons or juice boxes! In this workshop you will learn how to design an image for printmaking, …
Shrubs have been around for centuries with their origins in the Middle East. They were a way of preserving seasonal fruits and making a refreshing drink. Seems that shrubs are enjoying a renaissance – popping up in delicious meals, drinks and cocktails. They are easy to make (once you know a few tricks) and with …
Marinating cheese is easy and delicious! And there are lots of ways you can get creative with it! Join Jen and learn how to tune into flavour to marinate to perfection! In the class, you will prepare a jar of marinated cheese while we discuss the great palette of flavours that you can use to make something truly …
Collage is the art of arranging existing images in combination with other elements (wallpaper or text such as newspaper) to create a composite work of art. It can add depth and interest or be used to tell a story. It has been used for hundreds of years and made a resurgence in the early 20th …
It’s picnic time! So come and learn how to make a delicious, homemade antipasto picnic platter with queen of the kitchen Liz Moleta. She will take you through a series of homemade treats perfect for your Summer of covid safe picnics. Get your hands dirty and cook along with her or simply sit back, watch and …
Pottery is fun but what about doing your own paper clay recycling old magazines and newspapers around the house? Double win! Paper clay has many advantages; it’s much lighter so it can be used for mobiles or ornaments, even giant earrings! It’s quite easy to work with even for beginners and you can pretty much …
Want to get your hands in some soil? Well lockdown is the perfect time to get stuck into our garden. Come and learn how to grow your own fresh and tasty vegetables to share with our loved ones! It’s time to get started on a veggie garden! This introductory course will provide the novice gardener with all the knowledge …
