Workshops
Featured Workshops

Feb 27, 2017 – Dec 17, 2018
Acting Workshops | Drill Hall Theatre Co
Workshops run 6:30pm to 8:30pm at The Drill Hall Mullumbimby Monday evenings. All interested actors are welcome to come along on any Monday and no previous acting experience is necessary. For info: Mike 6684 4886 or email [email protected]

Mar 3, 2018 – Jun 23, 2018
Wheel Throwing Workshop
This is a mixed ability class catering to beginners through to anybody who would like to progress with their throwing skills. During this course you will be shown how to throw basic forms ie. cylinders and bowls as well as techniques.

Apr 22, 2018
Make Your Own String Bag
Start by making cordage using plant material from the garden and create a string bag from your own cordage. This is a seamless process that uses a continuous method with no knots. Learn the ancient art of bag making that has been around for centuries
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Jan 4, 2017 – Jun 7, 2018
Life Drawing With Skye Baker
On the first Thursday of every month artist Skye Baker will teach techniques and styles to draw the human form by observing a live model. Classes focus on proportion, line, tone and gesture and building confidence and enhance creative exploration.

Feb 2, 2017 – Dec 27, 2018
Lismore Life Drawing Group
Enjoy a variety of poses, different live models each week, music, and tea in a relaxed studio environment. Thursdays @ 6.30pm, North Lismore, $15 ($12 concession). Contact Damien for more info 0425 398 743 or [email protected]

Feb 27, 2017 – Dec 17, 2018
Acting Workshops | Drill Hall Theatre Co
Workshops run 6:30pm to 8:30pm at The Drill Hall Mullumbimby Monday evenings. All interested actors are welcome to come along on any Monday and no previous acting experience is necessary. For info: Mike 6684 4886 or email [email protected]

Feb 5, 2018 – Dec 4, 2018
Certificate III in Visual Arts
This year-long course at Byron Community College is perfect for students ready to take their visual arts practice to the next level. Learn art skills, art history and design processes to develop yourself as an artist. Austudy Approved.

Feb 26, 2018 – Dec 4, 2018
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
The Certificate IV in Visual Arts (CUA41315) at the Byron Community College is a year-long course for people working at a pre-professional level with foundation skills or experience in studio practice. This course is Austudy Approved.

Mar 3, 2018 – Jun 23, 2018
Wheel Throwing Workshop
This is a mixed ability class catering to beginners through to anybody who would like to progress with their throwing skills. During this course you will be shown how to throw basic forms ie. cylinders and bowls as well as techniques.

Apr 22, 2018
Make Your Own String Bag
Start by making cordage using plant material from the garden and create a string bag from your own cordage. This is a seamless process that uses a continuous method with no knots. Learn the ancient art of bag making that has been around for centuries

Apr 27, 2018
Silent Film Soundtracks with Mike Cooper
As well as a performance on April 26th, guitar maestro Mike Cooper will give a workshop on performing live soundtracks to silent films. FREE and open to the general public. Studio One29, D block, SCU Lismore Campus, 11am - 1pm Friday April 27th.

Apr 28, 2018
Shibori & Dyeing with Indigo
Begin the day experimenting with ways of creating pattern on cloth. Make a beautiful silk or cotton scarf ready to take home and wear at the end of the day. All materials, including scarf are included in the price as well as a delicious lunch.

May 5, 2018 – May 6, 2018
A Journey through colour to abstraction
In this workshop you will learn basic colour mixing techniques, exercises and theory to help you develop your own language through painting abstraction.

May 7, 2018 – May 11, 2018
Woodcarving/Sculpture Class
Enjoy learning the skills of woodcarving and sculpture from Grant Vaughan, a wood artist with over 30 years experience. The classes are held in Grant's studio, situated on 85 acres of tranquil bushland 15kms north west of Lismore. All skill levels.

May 12, 2018
Perfume Making Workshop Masterclass
Design a signature perfume in this exquisite workshop with ‘Scentsmith’, Ainslie Walker. Participants will have access to and experience of a perfumer’s organ of approximately 100 raw materials. A practical introductory class into the world of scent!

May 12, 2018
The Hundreds
An exercise in the expansion of mark making. An exciting fast moving mark making exercise that will give you the opportunity to create a series of small works that can act as a springboard for future work.

May 19, 2018
MAKE | Ceramic Creations
Take this opportunity to create some ceramic treasures to be ready for our next alternative firing, a bonfire kiln! You will learn all standard techniques of clay play; pinch pots, coil and slab construction in a friendly atmosphere.

Jun 2, 2018
Writing Flash Fiction | Emma Ashmere
lash fiction is springing up everywhere on phones, bus shelters, postcards, sound cloud, and digital billboards. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll dive into the basics of this short sharp form – and leave with new ideas and stories up your sleeve.

Jun 16, 2018 – Jun 17, 2018
Drawing from the Imagination
Andrew Antoniou will show you how to use charcoal and learn methods to enable you to discover images within your own marks and compositions that can be developed into large size charcoal drawings.

Jun 23, 2018
Marketing and Promotion for Writers
Jesse Blackadder will cover author websites, social media, public relations, speaking gigs, festival appearances, gaining reviews and testimonials, and the pros and cons of using a publicist.

Jun 30, 2018 – Jul 1, 2018
Sculptural Wire And Weaving
Artist Rene Bahloo of Weavery will show you how to create a sculpture a wire armature, then weave over the top of it with natural fibres to create a spectacular sculpture. You will learn of how to identify, harvest, prepare and weave local fibres.

Jul 7, 2018
Creative Botanical Drawing and Painting
Many of us love drawing plants. This workshop is suitable for everyone, you do not have to have drawn before! We will use a variety of techniques to travel through and capture ‘plant wonderland’.

Aug 4, 2018
Drawing & Painting Faces
Not a portrait class, but a session on how to draw or paint a face so that it looks ‘realistic’. With Christine Read.

Aug 17, 2018 – Aug 20, 2018
Art Retreat | Two Figs Retreat
Three days in which to paint, draw and explore an ecological property of 20 acres overlooking the Nightcap Ranges.Art Classes, accommodation and main meals included. $700 - 745, depending on choice of accommodation.

Sep 8, 2018
Ink and Wash techniques | Christine Read
Painting a wash in watercolour, acrylic or gouache and then using a variety of techniques draw your image over the top of it in ink.