Beginner Leadlighting
Create a stained glass work of art! Enrol in this practical and enjoyable weekend workshop to learn all the basic techniques for leadlighting/stained glass. Artisan Peter Robertson will provide an introduction to achieving professional results in glass cutting, lead working, soldering and finishing. Students complete their own leadlight panel of a set design and size. The course cost covers tuition, use of workshop tools and materials, and choice of a large selection of coloured...
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Leatherwork: Introduction to Plaiting
You won’t need any experience to take part in this weekend workshop with renowned whipmaker John McMaster. Learn how to plait flat (belts), round (hatbands), and turks heads. Join us for the first in a series of courses that will run throughout the year where you’ll develop techniques of increasing complexity. Prerequisites: This workshop has an added materials cost of +/- $180 that will need to be paid to the trainer in cash on the day. Please also bring a small but very sharp...
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Pottery for Beginners
Come and join this Pottery for Beginners course set to run over 2 Saturday sessions. Learn the basics of hand building with clay in two sessions at the Clay Pan. During this 2 day course you'll create a slab pot and a thrown pot. All materials will be supplied, just wear your old clothes and have some fun. Pre-enrolment and payment is essential. Maximum group size is 8.
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Make Your Own Silver Ring
You’ll find all the inspiration you need to create your very own work of art at a Silver at Sawn Rocks workshop! Nestled on the edge of the Kaputar National Park, Silver at Sawn Rocks is surrounded by a beautiful, natural environment – nearby is the amazing sawn rocks feature. This small and friendly workshop will see you working with the metal itself in annealing and manipulating, shaping and soldering the silver to create a beautiful piece of jewellery and then polishing your...
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Weld your own project with Peter Koschmann
Sometimes a little inspiration is all that is needed to create something amazing. Held over five weeks, this course is for competent welders wanting some help from a Trainer to design and construct a personal project for the garden, house or farm. For personal safety requirements you will need to wear cotton clothing (long sleeves and pants) and protective leather boots. All materials need to be supplied by the student; as well as your own safety helmet and welding gloves.
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Needlecraft
Remaining socially connected to others in your community has never been more important. Research has shown that social connections not only impact your mental health, but your physical health as well. Bingara’s Needlecraft group presents the perfect opportunity to take part in a regular get-together with like-minded people who wish to share their friendship and skills. If you are interested in Needlecraft then come along and join our sessions. There is a small annual joining fee of...
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Leatherwork: Red Hide Whip Making
This two-day course is the perfect follow-on from the Introduction to Plaiting beginner’s course. In this course, you’ll learn how to make a basic four-strand red hide whip as well as learning additional techniques you can use to make your whips more elaborate. Past students in this course have made 2-3 whips over the course of the weekend! Our ever-popular leatherwork courses offer a limited number of seats to people keen to learn leatherworking skills from a master. You’ll need...
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Oil Painting
Maree Kelly is a well-known local artist who has been painting and exhibiting for many years. Best known as a landscape painter working in a variety of media, she has a wealth of knowledge to share particularly about her favourite medium, Oil Painting. This six-week course is aimed at the beginner or as a refresher course for those artists wanting to know more about oil painting. The course will cover techniques and materials used in oil painting, composition and colour mixing.
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Leadlighting Workshop
Learn the traditional techniques of leadlighting – glass cutting, lead working, soldering and finishing to create your own exquisite stained glass panel to take home. You will also learn how to make a sun catcher from copper foil.
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Necklace and Earring Making Workshop
Learn how to make a beautiful turquoise coloured beaded necklace and matching earrings. Gaya from ONE TREE TRENDS will help you with the basic techniques. All materials provided
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