Learn a new hobby or perfect an old one with SGSCC’s handcrafts department. Courses range from ceramics and pottery, knitting, crochet and tatting, to floral art. Courses are run in a fun and relaxed social setting where your creative self will shine.
Natural beeswax that comes from a hive is sticky and dirty, with particles of bee cocoon and foreign matter, separating the natural beeswax and processing it can be a fiddle job. I have refined the method I use at home to make the job practical and easier, using normal kitchen product and appliances. Giving you a good quality natural beeswax that is sort after by many hobbyist soap and candle makers. Course Outline: Learning where beeswax comes from Preparing the wax to be melted...
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$39Limited
inc GST
Wax Processing
<p><p>Natural beeswax that comes from a hive is sticky and dirty, with particles of bee cocoon and foreign matter, separating the natural beeswax and processing it can be a fiddle job. I have refined
Learn the basics of metal work jewellery making from an industry professional in this one day hands-on workshop. Traditional jewellery making skills such as saw-piercing, drilling, filing, soldering and polishing will be covered while making a pendant and a textured sterling silver ring. $50 payable to the tutor for material costs. Course Outline: Students will start by learning how to use a jeweller’s saw frame and practice saw-piercing and make a saw-pierced pendant from copper...
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$169Limited
inc GST
Silver Jewellery Beginners Workshop
<p><p>Learn the basics of metal work jewellery making from an industry professional in this one day hands-on workshop. Traditional jewellery making skills such as saw-piercing, drilling, filing,
If you are a bride-to-be or would like to gain knowledge of the wedding flower industry you can’t go past this course. You will gain knowledge and have lots of fun learning about the world of wedding flowers. You will create and take home a beautiful wedding bouquet and a wired buttonhole. We will also look at various floral options for the bridal party, tables, church and reception, covering everything from styles, colour themes, flower availability and pricing. This class may be...
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$103Limited
inc GST
Floral Design - Wedding Flowers
<p><p>If you are a bride-to-be or would like to gain knowledge of the wedding flower industry you can’t go past this course. You will gain knowledge and have lots of fun learning about the world of
Start learning how to make warm and fashionable items for yourself and loved ones. It doesn’t matter if you have never knitted before or you have only done the very basics and would like to learn to read patterns and do more advanced items. Materials: All equipment supplied. About the Tutor: "I came from a family that was always very interested in all crafts. I watched my mother, Grandmother and Aunts (one of whom was a professional dressmaker) making our clothes, knitting,...
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$95Limited
inc GST
Knitting
<p><p>Start learning how to make warm and fashionable items for yourself and loved ones. It doesn’t matter if you have never knitted before or you have only done the very basics and would like to
Would you love to learn how to create beautiful macramé pieces? Our workshop will teach you four basic knots which are used as the basis of most macramé pieces. You will create your own beautiful piece to take home with you. Outcomes: To be confident in your knowledge of at least 4 basics macramé knots. These knots will enable you to create a multitude of beautiful pieces, from wall hangings to plant hangers. What to bring: Dowel (approx. 2cm diameter and 45cm long) Sharp scissors...
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$109Limited
inc GST
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
<p><p>Would you love to learn how to create beautiful macramé pieces? Our workshop will teach you four basic knots which are used as the basis of most macramé pieces. You will create your own
Learn to sew your own basket with your sewing machine, this technique can be used to make a variety of homewares like baskets, coasters, placemats etc. Once you learn the skill you will be hooked. During this class you will complete one basket to take home. What to bring: You will need to bring your own sewing machine threaded top and bottom with Gutermann cream Polyester thread. You will also need to bring your scissors and you should always have spare sewing needles for any...
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Do you enjoy counted cross stitch but would like to do something a bit different? Why not learn 3 more techniques to build your abilities and enjoyment of this wonderful handcraft. Hardanger comes from a town in Norway and you can find pictures of women dressed in beautiful aprons decorated with Hardanger embroidery. It is done traditionally in white thread on white even weave fabric, but many patterns introduce different colours. Many find it easier than cross stitch as you...
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