Start with a tanned leather wristband or bookmark and create your own stamped pattern.
You will learn basic spindle and faceplate turning techniques shaping sanding and finishing. You will make a bowl in this workshop.
Limited to two participants (10% off for 2nd participant in these workshops!)
As for One Day Workshop plus:
NOTE: Classes can be structured for experienced turners.
Create a traditional Jacob’s Ladder using timber and ribbons … then amaze your friends!.
Take 5 x SRA3 sheets and create amazing colours and patterns resembling unusual Marble – used to cover books or boxes. Suitable for most ages.
Decorate and assemble one Tyvek (tear resistant) Diamond sail Kite. Then take it out to the front paddock to fly it!
Bring an A4 size picture – You will mount it on plywood & cut out the unique puzzle on a scroll saw. You also make a framed base to hold your puzzle.
Take three or four sticks and some yarn and Christine will teach you how to weave in your hands.
1 – Alan’s legendary Bandsawn Box Making workshop – April 26th to 28th
2 – Advanced Bandsawn Box Making Skills workshop – May 10th to 12th
1 – The Bandsawn Box Making workshop is a unique opportunity to learn a myriad of techniques from the master that you can use in all your woodwork – not just while making Bandsawn Boxes. The workshop is $795, and for those who wish to stay at Artisans, you will save on our normal rates.
First 6 to confirm with their $100 deposit will get the spots
2 – Alan Williams Advanced Bandsawn Box making Skills Workshop
This 3 day workshop with Alan is SKILLS based (not project based)
The emphasis will be on design and advanced techniques to bring your design to a Gallery standard finish. Participation fee: $1,000
This workshop is limited to only 5 participants, and inclusion in this workshop is selective. To apply, email your expression of interest, along with several photos of some of your finished works to: workshops@artisansonthehill.com.au
Feel free to call and chat to me on 0418654822 with any questions.
Regards
Peter
People have asked for a Barometer so look at my Weather Station in the Tide Clocks section. Alan Williams has been busy – keep checking the website for more of Alan’s pieces available as I get them.
There is much more in our Gallery than what is here online…. call us if you don’t see what you are after.
We are open almost any day – just call us first
Phone Peter on 02 6553 1199
This first PMC class is designed to introduce you to the material and how to manipulate it. You will make a slab pendant.
Maximum 4 people per class
These classes assume previous experience with Silver Clay (our Beginners Class or other experience).
Project based using the syringe creating a ring hollow form jewellery pieces or creating mounts to hold precious stones etc.
Materials are not included in the $75 as we do not know what you would like to do.
You will make a small platter from clear float glass. You will be taught to cut glass, design your platter and make a small mould to suit. Your piece will be fired overnight and be available for pick up the next day.
You will be using coloured glass (including dichroic) to make small pieces (eg jewellery pendant) You will learn to cut and grind glass, the basics of fusing and kiln firing. Your pieces will be fired overnight and be available for pick up the next day.
Message Peter to arrange a day for your Glass Experience
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Tide, Time & Moon Phase Clock
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Natural Timber
Shapel Tide Clock
Tide Clock with Time and Moon Phase
Solid Timber & Brass
260mm Diameter
$175.00
Tide Clock
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$89.00
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Blue Finish Timber
Blue Finish
Classic Style Tide Clock
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Choosing your own colour and fragrance you will create one container candle.
Bring your own white t-shirt and transform it using non-toxic brightly coloured fabric paints.
A fun session discovering how to use fabric paints! By the end of the class you will create your own silk scarf.
You will make 2 candles using natural Palm wax with your choice of colour and fragrance. Candle making kits and supplies are available.
Candles cannot be collected till the next day.
Tide & Time Clock
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Tide and Time Clock
$99.00
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Time & Moon Phase Clock
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People have asked for a Barometer so look at my Weather Station in the Tide Clocks section. We are open any day at any reasonable time - just call us first please. Check out the amazing Craft Gallery, get creative in the workshop and get the kids making something with their whole hands - not just their thumbs!We have some very interesting new stock in the Gallery to suit all ages and budgets.
Alan Williams has been busy - keep checking the website for more of Alan's pieces available as I get them.
Phone Peter on 02 6553 1199 for more info
