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Screen Printing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 Oct 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $270.00

Learn the basics of screen printing with Nicola Cerini.Immerse yourself, experimenting with a simple and effective screen-printing technique using cut-paper...

Cloth Covered Box Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Spinning Wheel Trouble Shooting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $155.00

Get your spinning wheel up and running with Ronelle Welton.Have you recently dusted off Nanna’s old spinning wheel, or purchased...

Beginner Sewing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Apr 2024 to 11 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Hand-built Kites Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Apr 2024 to 9 Nov 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Hand-Forming Tableware Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jul 2024 to 6 Oct 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Monuments – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Free

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

Leather Cuff and Belt Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $295.00

Learn the basics of leather craft with metal and leatherworker Sam Bloomfield.You will practice your technique on a cuff before...

Sloyd Knifemaking Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jul 2024 to 7 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Traditional Rope Splicing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 May 2024 to 19 Oct 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Aug 2024 to 17 Nov 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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,...

CX Ballarat

Sporting Events

16 Aug 2024 to 18 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.6 kms | Price from: Free

CX Ballarat is the AusCycling cyclo-cross (CX) national championships, the pinnacle event for CX in Australia. With races over laps...

Frame Drum Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Jun 2024 to 16 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $1195.00

Handcraft your own Zilli-Tar frame drum with instrument maker Matt Stonehouse.Over three days, you will use traditional hand tools and...

Armour Smithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Jun 2024 to 2 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Showgirl Headpiece Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 Oct 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Ballarat Marathon

Sporting Events

27 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

A weekend running festival in stunning Ballarat featuring two days of running for all ages and abilities. Focused in the...

Traditional Straw Plaiting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $250.00

Join Elizabeth Woodroofe in learning the traditional art of making corn dollies.In this full-day workshop, learn the history of traditional...

Beginners Embroidery Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $205.00

Learn the art of Blackwork Embroidery with award-winning artist, Alison Cole.In this workshop, students will be working on an embroidery...

Greenwood Vessel Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2024 to 15 Sep 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $680.00

Join Eli Beke on a two-day journey to carve a large bowl vessel from Otways Myrtle Beech.You will start with...

AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

Exhibition and Shows

14 Apr 2024 to 21 Jul 2025

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

From a place you know comes a story you don’t — AURA immerses you in the story of gold in...

Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ballarat’s iconic Victorian architecture serves as the backdrop for the return of the award-winning Ballarat Heritage Festival. The awe-inspiring 10-day...

Perch Chairmaking Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

30 Aug 2024 to 1 Sep 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $990.00

Learn to make a chair by hand with Windsor Chairmaker, Glen Rundell.In this three-day course, learn about working with timber...

Viking Spear Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $420.00

Bring out your inner Viking in this full-day spear-making experience with armourer, Rob Hayes.Throughout human history, the spear has been...

Cane Rod Construction Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Jun 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Basket Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 Oct 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $240.00

Learn the art of Random Weaving with Jodie Goldring.In this full-day workshop, you will learn how to create a basket...

Vintage Lamp Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 May 2024 to 5 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $505.00

Learn to create a piece of art out of glass and copper foil with leadlighter Daniella Acciarito.In this two-day workshop,...

Beginner Entomology Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $330.00

Learn the art of butterfly and moth preservation with Jason Penfold.Jason Penfold will introduce you to the world of butterfly...

Tomahawk Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $490.00

Learn to forge a colonial era tomahawk with Rob Hayes.In this half-day workshop, you will learn to forge your own...

Corset Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

31 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Saori Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Apr 2024 to 31 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Ballarat Town Hall After Dark Tour

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 May 2024 to 18 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: $20.00

The Ballarat Town hall is not only one of the most iconic structures in Ballarat’s historic architectural landscape, it is...

Introduction to White Coopering Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Loose Threads, exhibition by Ballarat Fibre and Textile Network

Exhibition and Shows

14 Apr 2024 to 27 Apr 2024

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Free

‘Loose Threads' is a free exhibition of many forms of art produced by the talented members of the Ballarat Fibre...

Ballarat Green Drinks

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Apr 2024 to 17 Oct 2024

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Free

Ballarat Green Drinks is a regular event that occurs every third Thursday of the month. This is a free event...

Trivia Monday’s at The Cattle Yards Inn

Community Event

15 Apr 2024 to 29 Jul 2024

Distance from: 22.7 kms | Price from: Free

Monday Night Trivia at The Cattleyards Inn with EM J!Welcome, trivia enthusiasts! It's time to dust off those thinking caps,...

Netsuke Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Nov 2024 to 10 Nov 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $925.00

Learn the ancient art of netsuke wood carving with master wood carver Hape Kiddle.In this three-day workshop, you will learn...

Basic Armouring Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Apr 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Relief Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2024 to 4 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Ring-making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 5 Oct 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $275.00

Learn the joys of working with precious silver with silversmith Rachel Grose.In this full-day workshop, you will use traditional tools...

Learn to Spin at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Introduction to Leadlight Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Jun 2024 to 9 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Back of House Collections Tour: Chinese Cultural Collections

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Apr 2024 to 19 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $20.00

Go behind the scenes with Sovereign Hill's expert guides and explore their vaults of hidden treasures. On this tour, you...

Ballarat Milky Way Masterclass

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 May 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: $297.00

Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a...

Chinese Silk and Gold Embroidery Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 Oct 2024 to 27 Oct 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $350.00

Learn the art of embroidery with award-winning artist, Alison Cole.In this two-day workshop, you will be working on an embroidery...

Natural Dye Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 Aug 2024 to 4 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $510.00

Learn to create a world of colour using natural dyes with Churchill Fellow, Heather Thomas!In this two-day workshop, you will...

Introductory Blacksmithing at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Derby Shoe Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jun 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Saturday Night Karaoke at The Cattleyards Inn

Community Event

20 Apr 2024 to 21 Dec 2024

Distance from: 22.7 kms | Price from: Free

Kaze Karaoke every Saturday night at The Cattleyards Inn Ballarat! Custom stage, excellent sound, the best mics, the most extensive...

Design Intensive Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Winter Wonderlights

Festivals and Celebrations

28 Jun 2024 to 21 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $19.00

Experience the sound, lights and wintry delights at Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights.With a dazzling light show, full theatre program, hands-on...

Traditional Signwriting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 Aug 2024 to 25 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Back of House Collections Tour: Treasures from the Collection

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 Apr 2024 to 24 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Woodcarving 101 Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $365.00

Learn everything you need to know to get started woodcarving with Olivia O'Connor.This full-day workshop is an absolute must for...

Forge Your Own Leaf Pendant Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

3D Wood Animal Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Back of House Collections Tour: Fashion and Textiles

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

24 Apr 2024 to 31 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $20.00

Go behind the scenes with Sovereign Hill's expert guides and explore their vaults of hidden treasures.See some of their most...

Distill Your Own Gin at Kilderkin Distillery

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 May 2024 to 15 Jun 2024

Distance from: 23.7 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...

Soft Limestone Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Sep 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $230.00

Learn the basics of soft limestone sculpting with sculptor Kim Bellette.South Eastern Limestone is a material that can be easily...