Art & Craft Groups
Sometimes feel like getting in touch with your 'artistic self'?
Had an urge to play with clay?
Want to brush up on your painting skills?
Keep yourself in stitches with the dressmaking group?
Have a day on the tiles with a mosaics workshop?
Polish up your furniture restoration techniques?
There are many and varied courses for you to choose from in our Art & Craft Groups
NEEDLECRAFT 
Join like-minded "needlecraft fanatics" and get some of your unfinished projects completed.
MONDAY |
9.45am - 12.15pm |
18 weeks Term 3 & 4 |
14 July - 1 December |
$30 per group per semester OR
$3 per week
|
THURSDAY |
9.30am - 12pm |
19 weeks Term 3 & 4 |
17 July to 3 December |
Please note these classes are not held during school holidays.
CROCHET - Beginners & Advanced 
Learn how to crochet, read patterns and create a range of crocheted items.
For beginners and experienced crocheters who would like to meet with others.
WEDNESDAY |
10am - 12pm |
10 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
16 July - 17 September
8 October - 3 December |
$74
$67
|
DRESSMAKING 
Course covers machine instructions, adapting suitable patterns to your personal measurements and step by step assistance to develop your skills and confidence in making garments that fit perfectly.
|
12.30pm - 3pm |
10 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
16 July - 17 September
8 October - 3 December |
$95
$86 |
THURSDAY |
12.30pm - 3pm |
10 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
17 July - 18 September
9 October - 4 December |
$95
$86 |
FURNITURE RESTORATION - FRENCH POLISHING 
Covers furniture stripping, timber preparation, staining, sealing, colour matching, different finishes. Bring an old piece of furniture and restore it to its former glory. This workshop will give you the skills and confidence to tackle larger projects.
SATURDAY and
SUNDAY |
10am - 5pm |
1 weekend workshop |
20 & 21 September OR
29 & 30 November |
$90 (+ $25 materials cost to tutor on day) |
CALLIGRAPHY 
Learn and/or improve the art of beautiful handwriting.
Our Calligraphy classes are suitable for any level, beginners to advanced.
TUESDAY |
10am - 12pm |
8 weeks Term 3
8 weeks Term 4 |
22 July - 9 September
7 October - 30 November |
$68
$68 |
POTTERY CLASSES
Make your own individual pottery. Techniques on hand building and wheelwork are shown.
Course fees include glazing and firing costs.
TUESDAY |
7.30pm - 9.30pm |
10 weeks Term 3
8 weeks Term 4 |
15 July - 16 September
7 October - 2 December
|
$110
$88 |
WEDNESDAY |
7.30pm - 9.30pm |
10 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
16 July - 17 September
8 October - 3 December |
$110
$99 |
THURSDAY |
7.30pm - 9.30pm |
10 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
17 July - 18 September
9 October - 4 December |
$110
$99 |
FRIDAY
Advanced only |
10am - 12pm |
9 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
18 July - 19 September
10 October - 5 December |
$99
$99
|
FRIDAY |
1pm - 3pm |
9 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
18 July - 19 September
10 October - 5 December |
$99
$99 |
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
POTTERY FOR CHILDREN 
For children 8 - 12 years. Parents to help clean up once a term after class.
Fee includes clay, glazes and firing.
MONDAY |
4pm - 5.30pm |
10 weeks Term 3
8 weeks Term 4 |
14 July - 15 September
6 October - 1 December |
$110
$88 |
TUESDAY |
4pm - 5.30pm |
10 weeks Term 3
8 weeks Term 4 |
15 July - 16 September
7 October - 2 December |
$110
$88 |
WEDNESDAY |
4pm - 5.30pm |
10 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
16 July - 17 September
8 October - 3 December |
$110
$99 |
THURSDAY |
4pm - 5.30pm |
10 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
17 July - 18 September
9 October - 4 December |
$110
$99 |
PAINTING 
This class covers beginners in oils, learning to mix your colours, also covers pastels and general mixed media, including pen and ink work.
MONDAY |
10am - 12pm |
10 weeks Term 3
8 weeks Term 4 |
14 July - 15 September
6 October - 1 December |
$90
$72
|
All mediums. Beginners to more advanced in various mediums and subject of your choice. Experimentation encouraged through demonstrations by tutor from time to time to introduce new techniques with step by step instruction allowing room for self expression.
MONDAY |
1pm - 3pm |
10 weeks Term 3
8 weeks Term 4 |
14 July - 15 September
6 October - 1 December |
$90
$72 |
ART 
Learn how to draw, sketch or improve skills you already have. Suitable for all levels. Class also covers oil and acrylic painting as well as pastels.
MONDAY |
7.30pm - 9.30pm |
10 weeks Term 3
8 weeks Term 4 |
14 July - 15 September
6 October - 1 December |
$90
$72 |
WATER COLOURS & PASTELS 
Well known artist, Ian Anderson, will teach you how to use Watercolours and/or Pastels.
Suitable for beginners or people with some experience.
TUESDAY |
9.30am - 11.30am |
10 weeks Term 3
8 weeks Term 4 |
15 July - 16 September
7 October - 2 December |
$90
$72 |
THURSDAY |
9.30am - 11.30am |
10 weeks Term 3
9 weeks Term 4 |
17 July - 18 September
9 October - 4 December |
$90
$81 |
LIMESTONE SCULPTURING WORKSHOP 
with well known sculptor Kevin Free
Kevin will show you how to carve organic or animal forms from limestone blocks. Kevin has had long experience in running workshops.
Tools and a small block of limestone supplied. Maximum cost of $20 for materials to tutor on the day.
SATURDAY or SUNDAY |
10am - 5pm |
1 day workshop |
13 or 14 December |
$70 per day |
MONOPRINTING WORKSHOP
with Margaret McLoughlin
Monoprinting involves the transfer of ink from a plate to the paper, canvas or other surface that will ultimately hold the work of art - a printed painting.
No two prints are alike in this medium which is a combination of printmaking, painting and drawing.
SATURDAY |
9.30am - 3.30pm |
2 day workshop |
16 & 23 August |
$95 plus materials |