LIFESTYLE & LEISURE COURSES

Join us for a great skincare and makeup night where you'll learn how to love your skin and apply a natural makeup look. Eden Kleinschafer, from The Vanity Vault of Gunnedah will share her expert knowledge on how to care for your skin, regardless of stage of life. Lucky door prize on offer!

In this beginner's art class you'll learn different techniques to create your own beautiful landscapes with acrylic paint. The workshop series consisting of five sessions will run over five weeks, giving you the chance to put your creative boots on and have some fun!

In this beginner's art class you'll learn different techniques to create your own beautiful ocean scapes with acrylic paint. This workshop series consisting of five weekly sessions will give you the chance to put your creative boots on and have some fun! Enrol now to learn from a local artist who won Open Champion at the show, in the design and creativity of ocean scapes.

The seven chakras are thought of as the main energy points in your body, which run down the spine. Learn about this ancient, complex energy system and how the chakras can work to improve your life.

In just a few hours you can transform an old preloved piece into something amazing! Enrol in our chalk painting workshop to receive a Barley Fields starter kit that has all the chalk paint supplies required to complete your first project. Then, bring along a small piece, such as a coffee table, bedside table or chair to work with on the day.

Paint and Sip is a creative experience built on connection and fun times. No artistic ability is required. Join Chloe for a fun, step-by-step portrait workshop and enjoy creating a unique masterpiece for your wall!

Thinking of adding something beautiful to your home this Christmas? This workshop is for you. Create a take-home wreath while you have fun and learn new skills.

Who doesn't love traditional Christmas treats? In this Christmas cooking workshop you'll learn to create three yummy treats to take home that make lovely gifts or may be enjoyed by yourself.

Collage describes both the technique and the resulting work of art in which pieces of paper, photographs and fabric are arranged and stuck down onto a supporting surface. In this workshop you'll use simple collage techniques to create an individual and unique masterpiece.

Join our English Conversation and Pronunciation Skills course to start improving your English language skills today. Understand and speak English words with confidence, improve your listening skills and grow your vocabulary in our relaxed, trainer-led conversational English group.

Learn to fold form vibrant copper into earrings or a pendant in this metalwork class for beginners or those who already have a few skills. Your creation can be embellished with sterling fittings and pearls for you if desired.

All materials and equipment are provided.

Crystal therapists and energy healers use the natural healing energy of crystals to cleanse and energise the chakras. Learn about the healing properties and power of crystals in this basic crystal class.

Drypoint Etching is one of the oldest printmaking methods around. Join us for an introduction to Drypoint Etching, making marks directly onto printing plates—no acid required!

During this workshop you'll learn how to add colour and drama with Chine Colle papers, then print on beautiful paper using luscious French ink. Absolutely no experience is necessary—have fun and create something beautiful.

Make a wet felt hat using locally sourced Australian Merino wool fibres. You don't need any previous skills or experience to take part in this class. If you have a love of fibres or you'd simply love a new winter hat, then this class is for you!

This  workshop is a beautiful way to capture foliage and flowers in a wall hanging to bring nature into your home. Use clay and resin to take an imprint of natural pieces that you'll transfer to a wall hanging. Learn the techniques required to create your artwork including composition, layering, the use of clay and mixing resin to create a detailed 3D transfer of your design onto a plaque!

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a wonderfully creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.

This workshop is ideal for you and your girlfriends. Create your own flower crowns and learn a fun, new skill.

Join Siggi and Gustaf from Viking Kitchen Food and learn how to make gourmet sausages the Icelandic way! 

Viking Kitchen Food has been proudly running gourmet foodie workshops for more than a decade. Their hundreds of testimonials from satisfied customers prove that people simply can't get enough of their amazing workshops where they learn to make all kinds of cheeses as well as to cure their own favorite piece of meat.

Join Siggi and Gustaf from Viking Kitchen Food and learn how to make a range of hard and soft cheeses the Icelandic way!

Viking Kitchen Food has been proudly running gourmet foodie workshops for more than a decade. Their hundreds of testimonials from satisfied customers prove that people simply can't get enough of their amazing workshops where they learn to make all kinds of cheeses as well as to cure their own favorite piece of meat.

Experience this amazing Aboriginal painting art class where you'll have fun creating your own Aboriginal art design. Learn about the history of Aboriginal art, and how to paint an Indigenous art cheese board. This unique art workshop is beginner-friendly. You don't need any art skills to take part.

Sue Smoothy has been writing poetry on and off since childhood and has had numerous poems published. This introductory class will briefly touch on a variety of styles of poetry, including Sue's favourites, 'rhyming, bush and free verse'. Various methods of creation and delivery will also be explored.

This is a practical, hands-on course where you'll learn the basics of Manual Metal Arc (stick) and Gas Metal Arc (MIG) welding processes so you can undertake home welding projects.

Don't miss this chance to connect with a professional artist and teacher who will teach you how to create stunning leadlight pieces to gift or for your home!

During this course, you'll learn what leadlighting is, how to measure frames for your design, how to choose colour, cut and grind glass. Next, you'll 'lead up' in preparation for soldering and finally polish and fit your panel to its frame.

Students in this workshop will complete a project that they will take home at the end of the weekend. All materials and equipment are provided.

Brighten up your home and your mood with the positive energy created by a dazzling stained glass suncatcher that you'll learn to make with your very own hands!

During this one-day leadlight/copper foiling workshop you'll be guided by two award-winning glass artists who will teach you to cut glass, grind, copper foil and solder to make a copper foiled leadlight suncatcher. The copper foiling technique is ideal for creating suncatchers where copper tape and solder are used to create a seam joining the pieces of glass. Complete your very first leadlight/copper foil project on the day to take home with you! All materials and equipment are provided. 

Zoom is an essential video conferencing app that allows you to do more than conduct virtual meetings. In this workshop you will learn how to work, learn, communicate and collaborate remotely with others.

In this two-day workshop you’ll begin with the basics, learning how to plait confidently and refining your technique in this core skill that is used in so many leatherwork projects.
 

In this two-day workshop you'll learn how to make a leather pouches and decorative turks heads.

This workshop is part of a leatherwork series that offers extraordinary value to students who learn plaiting skills while they work on their own hand-crafted items. Students in the whip-making workshops have been known to make 2 to 3 whips over the course of a weekend that they get to take home. 

In this two-day workshop you’ll learn how to make a basic four-strand red hide whip and additional techniques you can use to make your whips more elaborate.

This workshop is part of a leatherwork series that offers extraordinary value to students who learn plaiting skills while they work on their own hand-crafted items. Students in the whip-making workshops have been known to make 2 to 3 whips over the course of a weekend ​that they get to take home. 

In this two-day workshop you'll learn how to make a twelve-strand roo hide whip and additional techniques you can use to make your whips more elaborate.

This workshop is part of a leatherwork series that offers extraordinary value to students who learn plaiting skills while they work on their own hand-crafted items. Students in the whip-making workshops have been known to make 2 to 3 whips over the course of a weekend that they get to take home. 

In this two-day workshop you'll learn how to make an eight-strand roo hide whip and additional techniques you can use to make your whips more elaborate.

This workshop is part of a leatherwork series that offers extraordinary value to students who learn plaiting skills while they work on their own hand-crafted items. Students in the whip-making workshops have been known to make 2 to 3 whips over the course of a weekend ​that they get to take home. 

In this brand new half-day workshop you'll learn how to make an adjustable bracelet and keyring, incorporating square and round plaiting techniques you can use in more advanced plaiting and whipmaking classes.

Mixed media collage is a term given to artwork that incorporates multiple layers of materials to achieve a two or three dimensional effect. Learn mixed media art techniques and be guided as you create a truly beautiful artwork that holds special meaning for you. A mixed media collage provides the perfect creative outlet for those who lack fine art or drawing skills.

Mosaic is a timeless art form that stretches back thousands of years and is used all over the world. In this workshop you'll learn the basic mosaic techniques to decorate a terracotta pot.

Jade Punch is a keen supporter of community art, known for her bright and bubbly personality as well as her artworks. Join Jade for a fun, step-by-step portrait workshop and enjoy creating a unique masterpiece for your wall! Bring along a platter and refreshments to sip and nibble while you paint!

Rural photographer Candice O'Neill is an advocate for getting your images right 'in camera'. She also believes that software has its place in digital photography. Join the talented Candice of CJO Photography for this one-day workshop where you'll learn photo editing techniques focusing on learning Lightroom, developing a workflow, and taking a look at Photoshop.

Adobe Lightroom is a comprehensive editing program designed to work hand-in-hand or independently from Photoshop. Lightroom is the software of choice for a huge number of professional photographers. Adobe Photoshop is arguably the most well-known photo editing software available.

Join rural photographer Candice O'Neill of CJO Photography for a weekend of creative imagery! This 2-day workshop presents a Photography session on day one and a Photo Editing session on day two.

This workshop will prepare you to become the photographer you want to be by giving you the guidelines and basic skills you need to master your DSLR camera. From this point, with practice and patience you can hone your photography skills to develop a style that is uniquely yours.

You'll also learn the basics of image editing software Adobe Lightroom and take a look at Adobe Photoshop to edit the images you capture. Learn to create those unique little twists that become a signature, that separate your work from someone else's and make your photography a recognisable and consistent product!

Rural photographer Candice O'Neill knows that photography is a journey. Join her at the beginning in this one-day workshop focusing on how to use your camera in manual mode, what the buttons on your camera are for, and understanding the exposure triangle.

This workshop will prepare you to become the photographer you want to be by giving you the guidelines and basic skills you need to master your DSLR camera. From this point, with practice and patience you will be able to hone your photography skills to develop a style that is uniquely yours.

This half-day workshop covers basic camera theory for photography enthusiasts and a practical session guiding participants as they capture images of nature in the great outdoors.

This fun, fast and affordable workshop presents a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of using resin. During this creative class you'll learn how to mix, colour and pour fast setting resin to create a decorated cheese board.

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a wonderfully creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.

This fun, fast and affordable workshop presents a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of using resin. During this creative class you'll learn to use a silicon mould to create your coasters and back them with cork. At the end of this class you will take home 6 handmade resin coasters.

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a wonderfully creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.

This fun, fast and affordable workshop presents a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of using resin. During this creative class you'll learn the techniques needed to create gorgeous resin jewellery. Create four sets of beautiful earrings—two sets of drops and two sets of studs.

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a wonderfully creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.
 

Have some fun while you learn how to mix, colour and pour fast-setting resin to create a set of six placemats. You'll be creating your own marvellous artwork that's as individual as you!

In this workshop you'll use resin and pigments to create a special piece for your home — a stunning and functional tray! We'll use heat and pigments to create unique designs on your tray and you'll be able to use your new skills to create at home after the class!

Spoil your pooch. Learn how to create a personalised multi-layered quilted dog coat.

Join us for this exciting workshop in our learn-to-sew series! In this class you'll piece your fabric together to create blended patterns and designs, get tips to help you baste your layers together, use the sewing machine functions and stitches to join and then quilt your masterpiece!

Sick of boring shopping bags and looking to add style to you shopping day? Come along and learn how to create your own lined shopping totes. These bags can be size altered and make gorgeous little gift bags for birthdays, Christmas and other gift giving occasions.

In this workshop you'll create a beautiful alcohol ink artwork ready to be framed and hung. Sometimes alcohol ink can seem a difficult product to use but, when you are guided by a teacher who shares all their secrets and helps you with the whole process, it is a fantastic medium that will create an epic artwork for your home! 

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a mesmerising creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.

Learn how to make your own delicious cheeses including camembert, feta, labneh balls and ricotta to savour with family and friends. Enjoy a takeaway selection of cheeses/yoghurts and recipes that will enable you to confidently continue your cheesemaking at home.

Rise to the challenge and prove yourself capable of creating your own tough-crusted and deliciously dense sourdough in this workshop for beginners. This workshop will broaden your horizons, help unleash your inner awesome and change your life!

Ever thought you'd like to try your hand at patchwork? Now you can!
Let your creative side shine as you learn to cut, sew and assemble your own piece of artwork. Learn the basics of creating your own lap quilt one day each week over five weeks.

Do you suffer from an inability to keep plants alive? Well we have the perfect event for you.

Join us for a fun filled evening with Marney Crowley from Cobbadah Flowers where you'll learn how to create your own succulent planter box.