Are you a collector of natural or beautiful man made objects, feathers, buttons, material swatches, beads? This course will focus on teaching skills and techniques to collate, create and construct one -off, individual signature artworks for wearing or displaying. Combine your collection into a distinctive, quirky, eccentric or quiet piece for contemplation. What to bring Your collections, pins, drills, wood & supa glues, cardboard, wires (thin, thick, stainless, fencing....),...
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Discover the joy of designing and printing your own images onto fabric, paper or timber in this weekend workshop suitable for beginners, or the more experienced artist. 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 materials: from t-shirts and textiles to paper and plywood. The weekend will give you plenty of time to get your design photographically...
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Shelve that trip to Ikea and join this interactive and supportive pallet furniture-making workshop series. You will be guided through the safe use of a range of tools and will work collaboratively to build you own pallet furniture items that are easily transportable, well-crafted and sustainable. This course will exclusively use non-toxic pallets and paints. You will learn a great range of diverse DIY skills you can apply to any home carpentry project, including natural finishes....
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to routine visual and graphic texts (FSKRDG08)
Participate in simple spoken interactions at work (FSKOCM03)
Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks (FSKLRG05)
Build Pallet Furniture
<p>Shelve that trip to Ikea and join this interactive and supportive pallet furniture-making workshop series. You will be guided through the safe use of a range of tools and will work collaboratively
Learn how to use basic crochet stitches and different textured yarns to create a beautiful scarf and another simple garment of your choice to take home. You will learn basic crochet techniques, how to shape a garment and explore with different kinds of wool. Crochet is meditative, relaxing and lots of fun. When you get hooked you can’t stop. Come along and be creative. What to bring A few balls of wool (3-4, not too thin) Matching crochet hook A plate of food to share for lunch...
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$99Limited
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$89
Crochet For Beginners
<p>Learn how to use basic crochet stitches and different textured yarns to create a beautiful scarf and another simple garment of your choice to take home. You will learn basic crochet techniques, how
This course will provide you with the opportunity to learn basic techniques in handbuilding and wheel work. Both of these creative processes are beautiful and quite different in nature. In this course you will be able to have a “taste” of both worlds and finish your own handmade pieces. Additional materials $35 plus firing. In this course you will get the opportunity to learn and experience: Introduction of clay types and preparation for wheel throwing and hand building Basic skill...
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$263Limited
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$237
Pottery Introduction
<p>This course will provide you with the opportunity to learn basic techniques in handbuilding and wheel work. Both of these creative processes are beautiful and quite different in nature. In this
Want to learn a few tricks of the trade? Want to feel confident fixing to plasterboard, concrete, brick or concealed timber framing? Want to know how to mount a shelf, hang a pot planter, re-seal that benchtop or patch that hole? Get hands-on experience with a range of tools and scenarios to help you feel at home to tackle all those tradie jobs on your own! What to bring Safety glasses and ear protection if possible Enclosed shoes Own refreshments Important information Once your...
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$140Limited
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$126
DIY Tricks Of The Trade
<p>Want to learn a few tricks of the trade? Want to feel confident fixing to plasterboard, concrete, brick or concealed timber framing? Want to know how to mount a shelf, hang a pot planter, re-seal
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. Additional materials $5. What to bring Pens, pencils L-shaped ruler if you have one Pins, paper, scissors A 4 display folder(20 page) Fabric scissors and paper scissors Dressmakers pins Tailors chalk...
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$229Limited
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$206
Sewing For Beginners
<p>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.
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 to take home – using two completely different mosaic techniques. You will learn about functionality and expression as two drivers for mosaic creation, and will explore how to work with a vast range of different mosaic tesserae. Additional materials $40. What to bring An apron You must have covered shoes $40 to pay...
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$199Limited
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$179
Mosaic For Beginners
<p>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 to take home – using two
