Workshops
We’re running a cyanotype printing workshop in February, a Bush Furniture one in March and hopefully another ceramic one – as well as the usual welding and rust paint workshops.
One of our customers asked if we could run a workshop on power tool basics for people that have the tools, but need some help in actually using them, she described it as “DIY for the fearless but clueless!!" We’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this idea … and if you have any other suggestions for workshops too!
We're looking forward to new workshops in 2020 and we're always open to new ideas!
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Full payment must be paid at least 2 weeks before the event. Please note that your booking is not confirmed until payment has been received in full.
If the event is cancelled by Designer Dirt (e.g. due to insufficient numbers or illness), participants will be offered a full refund, a reschedule or a credit.
If a participant wishes to cancel their booking more than 7 days before commencement of the event, a $20 administration fee will apply and then the balance will be refunded. Participants can also choose to transfer their credit to a future event.
Participant fees will not be refunded for cancellations made within 7 days of the event commencement. If we can fill your spot – then a full refund will be made minus a $20 administration fee.
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Welding for Beginners Workshop - with Ian Michael
Sunday 16 February
In this hands-on workshop, our very own Ian Michael, who is a metal sculptor and also has a certificate IV in Training and Assessment, will introduce you to the basics of welding.
You will learn to weld with a MIG and MMA (stick) welder and how to weld different types of metals.
Using these techniques you will produce your own simple artwork to take home.
Lust for Rust - A Special Effects Metallic Paint workshop - with Jane Michael
Jane Michael, an artist with a Certificate IV in training and Assessment, will show you how to apply special effects paint and use different methods to create various patinas and oxidisation effects. You will then produce your own outdoor artwork to take home. If you have a piece of your own that you would like to work on you are welcome to bring it - but it's best to check with us first to make sure it's appropriate.
All materials and equipment are supplied. Children over the age of 14 can attend. We recommend wearing older clothes on the day, as it can be a messy process!
Cyanotype Printing Workshop - with Meleah Farrell
In this hands-on and experimental workshop, local abstract photographer Meleah Farrell will introduce you to one of the oldest photographic processes – Cyanotype Printing. Cyanotypes are also commonly nicknamed “blueprints” due to their characteristically bright cyan-blue colour.
Cyanotype printing was discovered in 1842 by astronomer John Herschel in a quest to make copies of his notes. It was brought to the field of photography by botanist Anna Atkins, who first used it to capture shadow images of plants for scientific illustration.
The workshop is limited to 12 places and we need a minimum of 8 people attending to run the workshop. We will consider running a second workshop if we get adequate numbers. Register through our Facebook event (Just click "Going") or phone Jane on 0427448481. This is a fantastic workshop and Meleah is a very talented and knowledgeable teacher!