Learn about the processes involved when making a sculpture and experiment with a range of materials to produce a variety of sculptures. Discover the processes that sculptors use to take conceptual idea through to a finished objects as you gain skills working with carving, construction, wire manipulation, clay and mixed media. Course fee includes all materials. Materials pen and notepad 2 plastic bags large takeaway or ice cream container Clothing: please wear closed toe shoes and it... [More]

Create a family heirloom as you make a beautifully crafted sampler quilt. Learn about colour and design, piecing, appliqué, drafting and how to assemble and finish your quilt. By the end of the course you will have a small finished quilt top and have learnt techniques for machine or hand quilting. Materials required for the first night 1 metre each of 100% cotton quilting fabric: 2 solid colours, 1 small print and 1 medium print. Purchase the best quality fabric you can afford. fine... [More]

Unlock your creativity as you learn an array of different drawing techniques and be shown a variety of mixed media. Combine your favourite methods to create ‘wall hung’ art peices. Modalities will include pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, collage and printmaking (lino-cut). Other media may be introduced with student interest. Materials Most materials can be acquired at $2 stores (check there first), then the rest try art supply stores, e.g. Bondi Road Art Supplies and Oxford Art Suppl... [More]

An environmentally friendly course to show you just how much fun restoring your old furniture can be. Whether it is a chair, a table or an old chest, let an experienced craftsman show you how it is done. Learn how to use a paint stripper safely, mix stains, how to sand your piecce to a silky smooth finish and how to apply the all important coat of shellac using a swooge. Cleaning and waxing furniture, fixing squeaky furniture with glue, how to recognise different types of wood and s... [More]

Build your silver smithing skills as you are introduced to the basic principles of making a silver bezel setting and setting the stone in the completed bezel. Students will be encouraged to explore their own designs. Pre-requisite: completion of Silver Work: Rings or Silver Work: Fundamentals course. Material costs are not included. Materials Pen, note pad. All other requirements are supplied by the College, including a set of comprehensive technical notes and all tools required for... [More]

Learn fundamental jewellery skills such as wax carving, casting clean-up and final polishing, as you design and make your own silver jewellery. Projects will include a ring band and pendant or brooch. Create a wax model of your own design that will be sent to a commercial caster to be reproduced in sterling silver. A mould will be created for each piece allowing you to recreate your original designs multiple times whenever you desire. Participants will be encouraged to undertake fur... [More]

Knitting is undergoing a major revival. In this beginner’s class experiment with a variety of yarns as you learn to cast on and off, the basic stitches (garter, purl, rib and stocking stitch), how to read and follow a pattern and change colours. Also covered are the elements and principles of design in knitting and how to enrich your knitted surface with beads. Materials 1 set of big needles (7.5mm -10.5m) knitting needles 1 X 50gm ball of pure wool (8ply) Pen and paper Melinda will... [More]

Whether you are a complete crochet novice or have been crocheting for decades, there is always something new to learn. Become inspired by images and examples of contemporary crochet and needle felting, particularly work from the Alice Springs Beanie Festival. This is a great place to start if you are new to crochet or need to brush up on the basics. Here you can learn: all the basic stitches, including chain, double and treble stitches; how to match the hook size to the type of yarn... [More]

Want to make a bold but beautiful statement with your present wrapping this year. If so, this Furoshiki workshop is the place to start. Furoshiki, Japanese-style gift-wrapping, entails using a large piece of cloth to create simple but elegant wrappings for gifts, presents and packages and is perfect whether your present is a bottle of wine, book, dvd, cd, or something special in a round or square box. When it comes to Japanese present giving, it’s not just what’s inside the wrapping... [More]

Develop the skills of a traditional stained glass worker as you learn about the properties of various decorative glasses, how to cut class and how to work with lead and solder to design and manufacture a set project. This short course will cover the six basic steps to building a leadlight panel. The steps are drawing, glass cutting, leading, soldering, puttying and polishing. Safety will also be covered. A simple introductory project will be completed and all materials will be suppl... [More]