GHOSTROPE VESSEL  

Weave the Oceans Clean

Enjoy a workshop creating a vessel made out of salvaged ghost rope and net collected from the beaches. 

Learn about the ghostnet and ropes and how to prepare and sort them suitable for weaving. 

Weaving a ghost rope vessel with the coiling technique using various threads and beach finds.  

All materials, ghostrope, marine plastics and various threads are supplied , however you may bring along any of your own collections to use.  

A small size class in a relaxed setting. 

Oceans of Plastic resource book will also be available for purchase on the day. 

 BOOKINGS KAZ 0408 371346 or selkieknots@gmail.com  $110 by direct deposit

GHOSTNET MANDALA    

Weave the Oceans Clean    

Come along and create a ghostnet, rope and beach plastics mandala for your beach house.  

These marine plastics have been salvaged from local beaches, cleaned and now being reworked into useful works of art. Learn how to make a cray pot mandala with a sea scene or your own creative theme from ghost rope and marine plastics using weaving techniques.  

Discuss preparation and cleaning of ropes ready for weaving.  All materials are supplied and equipment and threads. 

However you may bring along any of your collected beach plastics, ropes or driftwood to use in your own mandala. 

 A Small size class in a relaxed setting. 

 Oceans of Plastic resource book will also be available on the day for purchase. 

BOOKINGS- KAZ 0408 371346  or selkieknots@gmail.com  $110 

You Style, Your Style

HOME STYLING - GIVING YOUR LIVING SPACE THAT TOUCH OF LOVE FUN WARMTH AND SUSTAINABILITY

Come join us at The Light Box Torquay and discover 'You Style, Your Style,' an in person creative workshop where you will learn how to find your visual eye for design and styling that special room at home, or your rental property, assist others in choosing colours, fabrics, furniture, artworks for their special spaces. Bring contentment and peace to your living space.

Hosted by Christina De Water

Tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/you-style-your-style-tickets-849110992837?aff=erelpanelorg

3 Class Pass - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/you-style-your-style-3-x-class-package-tickets-852619326357?aff=erelpanelorg

In this workshop, learn how to create a stitched and coiled basket using locally gathered plant fibres.
Choose from a variety of plant fibres to form the ‘core’ of the basket, which is then ‘coiled and stitched’ together with hemp twine. Step by step guidance will be offered in material preparation, starting the coil, stitching method, shaping and finishing your basket. The day will include a wander through the park to identify suitable plants for weaving, as well as discussion on the history of traditional and contemporary basket making.

Information and Booking

You Style, Your Style

VISUAL MERCHANDISING - TELLING A VISUAL STORY

Come join us at The Light Box Torquay and discover 'You Style, Your Style,' an in person creative workshop where you will visualise how to put themes together for the required effect. Whether it be for a shop window, layout for a new product, in store promos. It maybe for your market stall, a display, or simply to learn how to put items together so it all fits together beautifully, and talks to the on looker. We will look at gift wrapping, still life, flower arranging for effect. For this fun and functional segment, we will have a special guest who is unique and clever with her visual merchandising.

Hosted by Christina De Water

Tickets- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/you-style-your-style-tickets-851173431647?aff=erelpanelorg

3 Class Pass - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/you-style-your-style-3-x-class-package-tickets-852619326357?aff=erelpanelorg

Contact Martine to book your own

info@thelightboxtorquay.com.au

Macrame Water Bottle Holder with @knotsbyanita

let's get knotting & create your very own bottle holder by leaning some macrame knots.
All materials provided & a fruit platter provided. Bring along your water bottle for drinking but also it will be used for measurements.

https://www.facebook.com/events/s/kids-school-holiday-program/1162177098057172/

Kids Kokedamas with @knotsbyanita
You will enjoy some messy creativity and have fun as well. (wear old clothes)
all materials & a plant provided so you can make your very own piece of garden art.
fruit platter included
bring any other snacks you wish & a water bottle too.

https://facebook.com/events/s/kids-school-holiday-program/1162177098057172/

Tap in to your creative side in an afternoon to stimulate the imagination whilst playing with sticks to make a sculptural artwork.
In this workshop the shape of a collection of sticks or a small branch is used as a frame, to which sections can be 'twined' to emphasise the natural shape inherent in the sticks to create a sculpture.  'Twining' is a basket weaving method using a pair of fibres to weave around a frame. We will explore how to use this method to hold the sticks together in a three dimensional form, filling in areas or weaving to create space within the form. 

Tuition will include:
Instruction in the twining method
Guidance in creating a sculptural form and choice of materials

An abundance of materials will be available to play with: sticks, vines, prepared plant fibres for twining, as well as colourful threads, strings and fabrics

Book Here

Create your own Chunky Sisal Pothanger (wooden pot included)- $90

Bring a friend or 2 and your favourite bottle of vino. Grazing Platters provided.

Contact Anita Shaw (@knotsbyanita) to secure your spot for this fun workshop.

Email: knotsbyanita@gmail.com or phone her on: 0418 107 558

No experience needed. It will be in a very relaxed and supported environment.

Expert tuition & all materials supplied

For this workshop Sue will approach the topic of Colour in a relaxed and

fun environment.

You will learn some colour mixing techniques and make some exciting new

colours that will suit a contemporary style of painting.

You will come way with your own abstract piece on canvas plus a list of new

and inspiring colours.

Time- 10am-2pm

Cost- $160

All materials supplied

No previous experience necessary

CONTACT SUE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Email spwoolnough55@gmail.com

Instagram @suewoolnoughart

Ph 0400051155

Creative play as you learn how to form a sculptural basket with vines.
The weaving technique known as ‘random weaving’, is a process which requires a balance of manipulation of the natural materials versus acceptance of the direction the material will take you. Creative expression evolves as the individual pieces take shape through our innate need to create order out of chaos.

This workshop offers an introduction to the random weaving method and how to adapt the technique to suit a selection of plant materials and how to gather and prepare them.

information and booking

Kokedama Making Evening- $90

Bring a friend or 2 and your favourite bottle of vino. Grazing Platters provided.

Contact Anita Shaw (@knotsbyanita) to secure your spot for this fun workshop.

Email: knotsbyanita@gmail.com or phone her on: 0418 107 558

Expert tuition & all materials supplied

Create your own Chunky Sisal Pothanger (wooden pot included)- $90

Bring a friend or 2 and your favourite bottle of vino. Grazing Platters provided.

Contact Anita Shaw (@knotsbyanita) to secure your spot for this fun workshop.

Email: knotsbyanita@gmail.com or phone her on: 0418 107 558

No experience needed. It will be in a very relaxed and supported environment.

Expert tuition & all materials supplied

Hand-build with hay to create a colourful, sculptural animal. The simplicity of wrapping wool around hay requires no tools and few materials and great results can be achieved with just a sense of fun and imagination.
In this workshop you will be guided in
*creating a base form with hay appropriate to your chosen animal
*divide the straw into the main features
*techniques in wrapping with wool
*finishing the details of your animal
The method of making a ‘bush toy’ is an indigenous art form and was taught to Caroline by Gunditjmara master weaver Bronwyn Razem, who has given me permission to teach and share this art form.

book here

source http://www.carolinehawkins.com.au

Teen Clay-Play 8 week Teen Ceramics Course

Tuesdays, 4.30 - 6.30 pm

This ‘Teen Clay' ceramics course is suitable for ages 12 - 17, exploring creativity through various hand building techniques.

All materials and firing included. Places are limited to 8 students. If your teen has some previous ceramics experience, this can also be catered for.

More information and bookings available at www.cazrieniets.com.au.

Spend the morning with Natalie learning the joys of loose, contemporary watercolour painting. Suitable for total beginners, you’ll learn some watercolour techniques and tricks, have a play and find your feet in the medium. We will discuss materials so you don’t get overwhelmed at the art store. We will then work towards a floral inspired piece to take home.

Book Here

Clay Club Ceramics Studio Sessions for all levels.  Guidance and instruction provided in an encouraging environment.  This is not a project based lesson, but rather self guided exploration suitable for all levels , including beginners. 

Term 1

9 weeks  beginning 29 January

Evenings Mondays or Wednesdays 6-8pm, or mornings Wednesdays or Fridays 10-12

Participants over 12 are welcome, but under 16 also require paying adult.

info and booking

Term 1 Kids Drawing Class

Ages 11-15

These one-hour drawing sessions will be dedicated to perfecting drawing skills, encompassing a comprehensive range of techniques and methods. It's an incredible opportunity for young artists to delve deeper into the world of drawing.

These specialised sessions will be led by the instructor/artist Rachel Power, the latest addition to the Torquay Art Hub.

Rachel Power is an established artist, exhibiting her work both nationally & internationally. With a Bachelor of Fine Art and experience in the arts community, she has extensive experience working across a range of ages and skill levels.

Book Here

Clay Club Ceramics Studio Sessions for all levels.  Guidance and instruction provided in an encouraging environment.  This is not a project based lesson, but rather self guided exploration suitable for all levels , including beginners. 

Term 1

9 weeks  beginning 29 January

Evenings Mondays or Wednesdays 6-8pm, or mornings Wednesdays or Fridays 10-12

Participants over 12 are welcome, but under 16 also require paying adult.

info and booking

Term 1 Kid’s Art Classes

9 week Term

The Beebops Art Classes cover many different mediums. These include clay, oil and chalk pastels, collage,  mixed-media, acrylic ink, and mosaic art.

Students create a variety of different projects using various mediums.

Each class focuses on skill development and each week includes a new focus or project that the students determine with my guidance. All materials and tools be provided, please provide your child with a smock to protect their clothes. 
 Options for classes are below:

Monday classes

Home School Students - 10-11.30am

4.00- 5.00pm 6-9 year olds

5.15-6.15pm 10-15 year olds

Tuesday classes

4.00- 5.00pm 6-9 year olds

5.15-6.15pm 10-15 year olds 

Wednesday classes

5.15-6.15pm 10-15 year olds

PLEASE NOTE: Please message Ellie which session you would like your child to attend - beebopsdesigns@gmail.com 

(from Beebopsdesigns.com website)

Term 1 Kid’s Art Classes

9 week Term

The Beebops Art Classes cover many different mediums. These include clay, oil and chalk pastels, collage,  mixed-media, acrylic ink, and mosaic art.

Students create a variety of different projects using various mediums.

Each class focuses on skill development and each week includes a new focus or project that the students determine with my guidance. All materials and tools be provided, please provide your child with a smock to protect their clothes. 
 Options for classes are below:

Monday classes

Home School Students - 10-11.30am

4.00- 5.00pm 6-9 year olds

5.15-6.15pm 10-15 year olds

Tuesday classes

4.00- 5.00pm 6-9 year olds

5.15-6.15pm 10-15 year olds 

Wednesday classes

5.15-6.15pm 10-15 year olds

PLEASE NOTE: Please message Ellie which session you would like your child to attend - beebopsdesigns@gmail.com 

(from Beebopsdesigns.com website)

Clay Club Ceramics Studio Sessions for all levels.  Guidance and instruction provided in an encouraging environment.  This is not a project based lesson, but rather self guided exploration suitable for all levels , including beginners. 

Term 1

9 weeks  beginning 29 January

Evenings Mondays or Wednesdays 6-8pm, or mornings Wednesdays or Fridays 10-12

Participants over 12 are welcome, but under 16 also require paying adult.

info and booking

Term 1 Kid’s Art Classes

9 week Term

The Beebops Art Classes cover many different mediums. These include clay, oil and chalk pastels, collage,  mixed-media, acrylic ink, and mosaic art.

Students create a variety of different projects using various mediums.

Each class focuses on skill development and each week includes a new focus or project that the students determine with my guidance. All materials and tools be provided, please provide your child with a smock to protect their clothes. 
 Options for classes are below:

Monday classes

Home School Students - 10-11.30am

4.00- 5.00pm 6-9 year olds

5.15-6.15pm 10-15 year olds

Tuesday classes

4.00- 5.00pm 6-9 year olds

5.15-6.15pm 10-15 year olds 

Wednesday classes

5.15-6.15pm 10-15 year olds

PLEASE NOTE: Please message Ellie which session you would like your child to attend - beebopsdesigns@gmail.com 

(from Beebopsdesigns.com website)

Be guided through the steps to develop a beautiful coastal landscape. Learn how to draw a perspective drawing. Blend and merge colours together seamlessly, mix and play with colours to make a brand new colour. You will be so proud of your piece of art!

With Ellie from Beebops Designs. Book here

Come and learn how to build your very own terrarium and also make some gorgeous polymer clay woodland figurines that bring your terrarium to life!

With Ellie from Beebops Designs. Book here

Learn some clever techniques on how to sculpt polymer clay into figurines. You will be able to make pieces that could be used as magnets, jewellery, keychains, badges or pencil tops. Have fun and let your imagination run wild.

With Anita and Beebops Designs. Book here