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Handcraft courses and workshops available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby

Release your creativity by exploring the exciting and wide-ranging world of handcrafts.

Learn something new with an introduction to a craft, or develop your artistic skills through one of our engaging short courses or workshops.

From fabric to clay, metal to mosaic, try your hand at an array of handcrafts with Byron Community College.

Crochet For Beginners

Crochet For Beginners

Learn how to use basic crochet stitches and different textured yarns to create a beautiful scarf and another simple garment of your choice to take home. You will learn basic crochet techniques, how to shape a garment and explore with different kinds of wool. Crochet is meditative, relaxing and lots of fun. When you get hooked you can’t stop. Come along and be creative. What to bring A few balls of wool (12 ply or thicker) Matching crochet hook (no. 5-6) A plate of food to share for... [More]

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Basket Weaving

Basket Weaving

Learn how to create beautiful baskets using natural fibres from plants that grow around us. You will learn how to recognise, gather and prepare local plants for weaving then be shown basic weaving techniques. This is a great way for people to come together and share their creative ideas. It’s fun and very relaxing, but be warned, it’s addictive! Additional materials $20. What to bring Bring a mat or cushion to sit on $20 for materials to the tutor Lunch/refreshments Feedback from... [More]

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Leadlighting For Beginners

Leadlighting For Beginners

Come and indulge yourself in the incredible beauty that is stained glass. Perhaps you would like to convert a plain window, or make a feature out of that dull door. Learn the traditional techniques of leadlighting and create your own exquisite panel to take home. Additional materials $60. What to bring Writing materials Wear old clothes and covered shoes $60 fee for the tutor for materials PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST BE DOUBLE VAXED TO ATTEND THIS COURSE! Feedback from Past Students... [More]

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Introduction To Portrait Sculpting

Introduction To Portrait Sculpting

This class will teach you about bone structure and relationships of key features of a human head. Skull anatomy, proportion of key features of the head, facial expression, racial variation in bone structure and facial features, gender variants, details of sculpting features in clay similar to carving, details of hair sculpting will all be covered. You will take home a completed 3D portrait in clay that you may cast or fire in a kiln at a later stage. Additional materials $80. h3.... [More]

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Mosaic For Beginners

Mosaic For Beginners

Mosaic is a timeless, beautiful art form that stretches back thousands of years and is used all over the world. In this course you will create two beautiful artworks, using two completely different mosaic techniques. Learn about functionality and expression as two drivers for mosaic creation, and explore how to work with a vast range of different mosaic tesserae. Additional materials $40. What to bring An apron You must have covered shoes $40 to pay tutor for materials on the day... [More]

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Silver Jewellery - An Introduction

Silver Jewellery - An Introduction

This introductory course covers the key skills you need for precious metal work; perfect for anyone who would like to start the journey of jewellery design and making. Learn the fundamentals of jewellery making in silver such as sawing, filing, soldering, forming and polishing to achieve various textures and finishes. During the workshop, you will also gain an understanding of silver’s properties, as well as the equipment and tools used to work with this precious metal. In class,... [More]

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Sewing For Beginners

Sewing For Beginners

For the complete beginner to gain confidence and learn all the sewing basics e.g. patterns, cutting, machines and overlockers. Make a simple garment in a fun, stimulating and creative environment. You will need to phone the tutor on enrolment to discuss pattern and material choice. What to bring Sewing machine Pens, pencils A 4 display folder(20 page) Fabric scissors and paper scissors Dressmakers pins Tailors chalk Tape measure Thread snips Simple/easy pattern(e.g., A line... [More]

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Stretch Sewing

Stretch Sewing

Learn to sew all the latest fashion garments with stretch fabrics. Using a domestic machine and overlocker you will learn techniques including binding, hemming and elasticising to produce quality garments such as yoga-wear, t-shirts, dancewear and swimwear. Basic sewing skills are necessary. What to bring Sewing machine Pattern and lycra material Basic sewing materials such as pins, tape measure, tailors chalk and scissors Please bring your own refreshments Call the office on 02... [More]

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Be your own interior stylist

Be your own interior stylist

Learn to create beautiful and functional interiors using basic rules and your own inate creativity. Use colour, texture and light to enhance the space and belongings you already have. Incorporating principles of Feng Shi and the practicalities of Scandinavian design techniques to enhance the places we spend so much of our lives. Making things beautiful, practical and balanced energetically.. Learn the basics of hanging pictures, hooks, curtains, wall art, vignettes and plant... [More]

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