Tuesday, October 13th, 2020, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

• Have you always wanted to try your hand at painting?
• Perhaps you have been teaching yourself to paint, but are not sure what to do next?
• Maybe you would just like to join a group to paint and meet other like-minded people?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this might be the class for you!

Each week, Leslie will offer advice and gentle encouragement to help you realise your creative goals. Bring your paints, brushes and surface to paint on.

The kettle will be on for a cuppa and a biscuit!

Cost: $175 for 4 weeks

$50/week casual. (Please let me know you are coming so I can have a work station ready for you.)

Saturday, October 24th, 2020, 10:00am - 3:30pm

Explore shibori techniques to create your own beautiful pieces in this face to face workshop.

Shibori dyeing is a way of making patterns on fabric by exposing only some portions of the fabric to dye. Tie, pinch, fold, concertina, clamp and stitch your fabric then dye it.

This workshop is a great opportunity to enjoy handmade processes and have fun learning how to continue these traditional crafts.

Feel free to bring anything smallish that you want to dye – preferably silk.

Cost: $100 includes material fee

Please bring your own lunch (there is a fridge but no re-heating facility). Food may be pre-ordered from the local Cafe or Take-away.

Please do not attend the workshop if you are feeling unwell. Temperature checks will be done on arrival. Social distancing measures will be in place. Please bring a mask.

Sunday, November 15th, 2020, 10:00am - 3:30pm

Spend the day learning to use locally sourced plant material and cane to create visually stunning and functional baskets. Students will learn the basic skills of the random weave technique to make their own unique basket. A guide to what plants to use and how to harvest and prepare these plants will be given.

This workshop is suitable for the beginner and an excellent way to explore your own creativity. Trudi will guide you through each step in a relaxed and friendly environment so that each person will take home their own unique and gorgeous basket.

Students will need: secateurs, bucket, wear closed in shoes, old clothes or apron.

Cost: $100 includes materials.

Please note: Because of Covid-19 considerations, lunch will NOT be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Arrangements can be made to pre-order from the local cafe/ takeaway if you wish.

Places are strictly limited to allow social distancing. Please do not attend the workshop if you are unwell. Temperature checks will be done on arrival.

Saturday, November 21st, 2020, 10:00am - 3:30pm

Create your own printed textile items to give as gifts or keep for your own use. Learn how to block print and stencil fabric and create two fabulous tea towels (or one tea towel and a bag). Fabric printing can be used for a range of items such as napkins, aprons, runners, used for applique, furoshiki wrapping cloths, quilting projects or hanging art pieces.

During the workshop you can use a range of pre-cut stencils and lino blocks to create your own personalised items. If you have stencils or lino blocks you’ve created before you can use these or you can cut your own stencil to print and/or combine with the ones available.

Slow down and enjoy creating items yourself that are printed by hand – sure to be treasured far more than mass-produced ones and you’ll have the pleasure of knowing that you created them yourself.

Booking is Essential.

Cost: $100 includes material fee.

Please bring your own lunch (there is a fridge but no re-heating facility). Food may be pre-ordered from the local Cafe or Take-away.

Please do not attend the workshop if you are feeling unwell. Temperature checks will be done on arrival. Social distancing measures will be in place. Please bring a mask.