The U-Gears range of dynamic model kits in our Gallery are ideal for all members of the family.Peter is still making his Tide Clocks – a quality hand-made item.Feel free to call and chat to Peter or Christine about Artisans On the Hill.If you want to visit Somewhere Completely Different, then Artisans on the hill is for you – a property that is unique within Australia – the ‘brainchild’ of Peter and Christine Calabria.Peter has lived in the Manning Valley for nearly fifty years, has been a business owner, after growing up on a farm in Griffith. Lots of practical experience, a lateral thinker and problem solver makes Peter an ideal person to develop a destination such as Artisans.Christine grew up in Tasmania in a household of imaginative minds as well – a father who was an innovative and prosperous business owner and a creative and artistic mother who encouraged this in her children.Together, Peter and Christine developed their dream – Artisans on the hill – a unique concept to provide a place where anyone can come and indulge their passion to view and purchase unique artisanal craft, or to try their hand at creating functional and artistic pieces using both traditional and modern materials and techniques in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.You don’t have to indulge in these activities.
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You can simply come and stay in the high quality, five-bedroom four-bathroom self-contained accommodation wing – Manning Valley Hideaway.The property was designed and developed by Christine and Peter and brought to fruition with the assistance of local builders, Sorenson and Caldon. The setting, facilities and focus are conducive to Artisan pursuits (the making of things) rather than just fine art.Something Completely Different has always been the slogan associated with Artisans on the hill – there is nowhere and nothing else which provides the same range of facilities, craft workshops, accommodation and artisan gallery together on one property within Australia.Brochures and websites cannot do justice to Artisans On the Hill – you just have to experience it first hand.Check out our “Shout Out” video to get a better understanding of what we do.
Create a traditional Jacob’s Ladder using timber and ribbons … then amaze your friends!.
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.
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
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
Code: TWTTM
Natural Timber
Shapel Tide Clock
Tide Clock with Time and Moon Phase
Solid Timber & Brass
260mm Diameter
$175.00
Tide Clock
Code: TWT
$89.00
Code: TBT
Blue Finish Timber
Blue Finish
Classic Style Tide Clock
Code: TWATIDE
Code: TBATIDE
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
Code: TBTT
Tide and Time Clock
$99.00
Code: TWTT
Time & Moon Phase Clock
Code: TBTTM
