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Hands splicing rope

Traditional Rope Splicing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 May 2024 to 19 Oct 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $160.00

Learn to splice a rope with Laura Goodin.If a rope breaks when you’re out at sea, up in a bell...

Drop spindle with wool

Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 Oct 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $290.00

Learn to spin wool by hand with Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud owner, award-winning fleece producer, and skilled fibre woman Ronelle Welton.In...

Donkey

Ballarat Film Society – EO

Community Event

14 Nov 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

Described by critics as a ‘sensuous reimagining of Robert Bresson’s Au hazard Balthazar’ (1966), EO is the name of a...

Woman sewing on sewing machine

Beginner Sewing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Apr 2024 to 11 Aug 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $285.00

This one day class is perfect for the beginner sewer. Students will be introduced to sewing and pressing equipment and...

movie still of 2 youths in deep thought

Ballarat Film Society – Wild Googe Lake

Community Event

11 Apr 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

When small-time mob leader Zhou Zenong (Hu Ge) accidentally kills a cop, a bounty is placed on his head, forcing...

heritage exhibition

Craft Lab 24

Markets

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: Free

Returning to the Ballarat Mining Exchange over two weekends, Craft Lab 24 marks traditional artisanal skills matched with contemporary treatment....

Castlemaine Drill Hall and Post Office

Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid Roadshow information booth

Community Event

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: Free

Join the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage bid team as part of the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Roadshow. Their in-person roadshow...

Drawing of woman holding down scarf on her head

Drawing in Silverpoint Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $185.00

Join fine artist Lisa Nolan for a beginner friendly workshop on drawing in silverpoint.Silverpoint is a traditional form of durable...

Wattleseed & Chocolate Cake

Bushy High Tea

Food and Wine

7 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.8 kms | Price from: $69.00

The sweetest collaboration in Ballarat is back! Kitteltys and Saltbush Kitchen are bringing you their Bushy High Tea served up...

Cloth covered boxes

Cloth Covered Box Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Jun 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $165.00

Learn to make a solander style box with bookbinder and conservator Debra Parry.In this half-day workshop, you will make a...

Looking for the Red Umbrella

Looking for the Red Umbrella – Hop Lane

Community Event

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 3.5 kms | Price from: Free

Embark on a journey through history as we celebrate the remarkable life of Mrs. Muller and the novel by author...

Injured smiley

Ballarat Film Society – Smiley

Community Event

12 Dec 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

To conclude this year marking their 70-year existence, watch a 1956 Australian film classic about an imaginative young boy who...

Leather notebook carved with gum leaves on the cover

Leather Notebook Cover Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Apr 2024 to 14 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $495.00

In this two-day workshop, you will work with leather carver, Laszlo Rideg to create your own notebook cover.You will use...

Hands holding fibres dyed in indigo

Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Aug 2024 to 17 Nov 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Give the gift of time spent together in this Mother’s Day workshop with natural dyer Jude Craig.In this full-day workshop,...

Split cane fly rod

Cane Rod Construction Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Jun 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $1350.00

Join cane rod makers David Anderson and Ken Bradbrook from Riverstoned Cane Rods for this three-day intensive cane rod construction...

Close up of headpiece

Showgirl Headpiece Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jul 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $365.00

Join theatrical milliner, Rose Hudson, and learn to create a dramatic headpiece in the style of Lola Montez.Lola Montez was...

Mother and daughter

Ballarat Film Society – Shayda, Iranian-Australian Family Story

Community Event

9 May 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

Opening the 2022 Melbourne International Film Festival, Niasari ‘s debut film Shayda was selected by Australia to enter the Best...

Metal body armour on work bench

Basic Armouring Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Bring out your inner medieval warrior with this full-day armour smithing experience with armourer, Rob Hayes.Medieval armour reached its height...

Ballarat Civic Hall

Eskimo Joe

Concert or Performance

27 Apr 2024

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Prepare for an enchanting evening with Australian rock legends Eskimo Joe as they embark on a national acoustic tour, captivating...

Three women seated at looms with instructor looking over

Saori Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Apr 2024 to 31 Aug 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $405.00

Find your Zen at the loom.Join Prue Simmons, one of only three accredited Saori weaving teachers in Australia and discover...

Two wooden carvings one featuring a gum leaf and koi fish

Relief Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2024 to 4 Aug 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $360.00

Learn the art of relief carving with woodworker Olivia O'Connor.This is a day-long class where you will get a feel...

Close up of hands making locksmith on a work bench

Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Apr 2024 to 9 Nov 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $390.00

Learn the ancient art of locksmithing with locksmith Aaron Smith.In this full-day workshop, you will make your own brass padlock...

Derek

Underbar Autumn Vegetarian Tasting Weekend

Food and Wine

24 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Distance from: 3.4 kms | Price from: $175.00

The team at Underbar is pleased to welcome vegetarian guests for a special event each season, where they can enjoy...

Silver leaf pendant

Forge Your Own Leaf Pendant Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 May 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $225.00

Learn to make a pendant in this beginner’s forging workshop with Rob Hayes.In this half-day workshop, you will learn to...

Michael Jackson

The Michael Jackson HIStory Show

Concert or Performance

8 Apr 2024

Distance from: 5.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson.Celebrate...

Venue

Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

30 Mar 2024 to 28 Dec 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $79.00

Have you ever wondered how spirits are made and blended? Now is your chance to experience firsthand what it takes...

2 hands are visible holding a piece of yarn as it comes of the roles

GOR Woollen Mill – Open Day

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

30 Mar 2024

Distance from: 20.1 kms | Price from: Free

Visit GOR Woollen mill, a working spinning mill, with rolling tours. You will be able to get an insight into...

Gin School

Distill Your Own Gin at Kilderkin Distillery

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Apr 2024

Distance from: 5.4 kms | Price from: $190.00

The session will take you into the world of gin, learning about the different botanicals and how they harmonise to...

Back of corset on a woman

Corset Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

31 May 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $1195.00

Learn to make an underbust corset with Catherine Irving of Crystal Pegasus Costumes.In this three-day workshop, you will learn to...

portrait of author

In Conversation with Leah Kaminsky and Kylie Ladd

Community Event

11 Apr 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $10.00

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet each of these well known Australian authors, widely published both in this country and...

Monuments Craig Walsh

Monuments – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 6.4 kms | Price from: Free

Cap off your Ballarat Heritage Festival evenings by savouring globally renowned outdoor video installation, Monuments, by Australian artist Craig Walsh....

3 flavours of bushfood ice crea

A Bushy Summer – Bushfood ice cream at Saltbush Kitchen!

Food and Wine

28 Mar 2024 to 29 Mar 2024

Distance from: 4.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

A cool tasty Ballarat collaboration from locals Saltbush Kitchen and Kitteltys, bringing the sweet taste of Australia to summer with...

Singer at the microphone

Ballarat Film Society – Stop Making Sense

Community Event

12 Sep 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

Viewing a filmed music concert has been a tradition of the BFS, so this year we are fortunate to have...

Metal armour on a work bench

Armour Smithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Jun 2024 to 2 Jun 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $775.00

Bring out your inner medieval warrior with this two-day armour smithing experience with armourer, Rob Hayes.Medieval armour reached its height...

Three three-legged chairs

Three-Legged Stool Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $365.00

Learn to make a three-legged stool with woodworker Robert Geddes.In this full-day workshop, you will spend the day learning the...

Man hammering metal on an anvil

Norse Inspired Jewellery Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $185.00

Learn the basics of metalwork and decorative design with armourer, designer, leatherworker and metalsmith, Sam Bloomfield.In this half-day workshop, you...

Kite flying in sky

Hand-built Kites Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 May 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

For thousands of years, kites have allowed human beings to possess the sky. People throughout the world have used their...

portrait of actor playing the artist

Ballarat Film Society – L’Ombra di Caravaggio

Community Event

10 Oct 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

The famous 17th century Italian artist Caravaggio is well known for his intense realism and use of strong contrasts of...

Leadlight workshop of glass star decorations

Introduction to Leadlight Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Jun 2024 to 9 Jun 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $505.00

Learn to create a piece of art out of glass and lead with leadlighter Daniella Acciarito.Choose from three designs, select...

Close up of hand painting a sign

Traditional Signwriting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 Apr 2024 to 21 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Paint your own property sign with signwriter Greg Chandler.This three-day workshop is an introduction to the theory and practice of...

image of an Indigenous boy in a field of long grass

Ballarat Film Society – The New Boy

Community Event

11 Jul 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

The New Boy is set on a remote mission for Aboriginal children in the 1940s run by a renegade nun,...

Ceramic bowls

Hand-Forming Tableware Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jul 2024 to 6 Oct 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $270.00

Learn the basics of hand-forming tableware utilising household objects with ceramic artist Minna Graham.Learn to use your kitchen skills and...

man with bowler hat standing on public transport

Ballarat Film Society – Army of Shadows

Community Event

8 Aug 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

Jean-Pierre Melville is the ultimate cult auteur in the French cinema, acknowledged as a key influence on directors such as...

Painting showing scene from the Eureka Stockade

Back of House Collections Tour: Treasures from the Collection

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Mar 2024 to 24 Jul 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $20.00

From proud Wadawurrung Elder Marlene Gilson’s artwork to Eureka rebel Peter Lalor’s chair, discover some of the most intriguing, significant...

Sloyd knives

Sloyd Knifemaking Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jul 2024 to 7 Jul 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $690.00

Learn to make your own high-quality carving tools with toolmaker, Pete Trott.This two-day workshop will cover the making of Sloyd...

Blacksmith in front of a fire

Introductory Blacksmithing at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $320.00

Learn the basics of blacksmithing with blacksmith and sculptor David Graham.This full-day introduction to blacksmithing will cover safety in the...

Wooden carvings of a sheep, dog and frog

3D Wood Animal Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $375.00

This a day-long class where you will hand carve your own three-dimensional wooden animal, full of character and charm from...

Sy=targazing November 2023

Star Gazing in Paddock Creek Reserve

Community Event

13 Apr 2024 to 15 Jun 2024

Distance from: 19.4 kms | Price from: Free

Friends of Paddock Creek (FoPC) are holding a series of stargazing event in the first half of 2024. Paddock Creek...

Black and white derby shoes

Derby Shoe Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jun 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $1075.00

Learn to make a pair of custom shoes with Luna Newby.In this four-day workshop, you will make a pair of...

Man hammering metal on an anvil

Norse Inspired Cuffs Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $185.00

Learn the basics of metalwork and decorative design with armourer, designer, leatherworker and metalsmith, Sam Bloomfield.In this half-day workshop, you...

Banksia and leaf print on pink fabric

Design Intensive Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $685.00

Immerse yourself in design development, screen printing and bag-making with Nicola Cerini. Over a period of two days, you'll create your own...

5-meter-long traditional Chinese Scroll drawing

Journeys We Are On

Exhibition and Shows

17 May 2024 to 20 May 2024

Distance from: 3.7 kms | Price from: Free

Long ago, ancestors roamed and prayed for a bright future. Hundreds of years later, they found their place here –...

image from movie, children driving a car

Ballarat Film Society – Alcarràs

Community Event

13 Jun 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

The Soles are peach farmers who have occupied their land for generations on the basis of a handshake deal with...

Promo Photo

Starrcast Downunder

Sporting Events

11 Apr 2024 to 14 Apr 2024

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: $30.00

Oceania Pro Wrestling (OPW) brings the much-anticipated arrival of Starrcast, the world-renowned wrestling convention, to Australian shores for the very...

Chopin

Celebrating Chopin at The Art Gallery of Ballarat – The Margaret Schofield Memorial Prize

Concert or Performance

31 Aug 2024 to 1 Sep 2024

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Celebrating Chopin at the Gallery is one of Australia's most prestigious piano competitions. It is part of the annual Royal...

Ballarat

The Trojan War

Concert or Performance

24 Apr 2024

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Following the success of Don Juan and Jekyll & Hyde, A Slightly Isolated Dog brings you the third installment in...

Stack of buckets

Introduction to White Coopering Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $615.00

Learn the craft of the cooper with Tony Adams.This two-day workshop is an introduction to the craft of the cooper...

Spinning yarn on wheel

Learn to Spin at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Learn to spin fleece into yarn with spinner and weaver Dawn Lim.In this introductory full-day workshop, you will learn the...

Papercut artwork of a forest with a man seated with his dog

Paper Cutting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $365.00

The practice of cut-paper illustrations originated in 4th Century China with the invention of paper and is a tradition common...

Blue watercolour paint

Traditional Watercolour Paint Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Apr 2024 to 7 Apr 2024

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: $375.00

Learn to make watercolour paint with pigment and paint maker Jeremy Parker.This workshop is an introduction to the incredible art...

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