Located in Ballarat, the Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades is a place to learn and preserve Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events and residencies.
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October 7, 2023
Learn how to create and decorate your own brass and copper cuffs with metalsmith Sam Bloomfield.
Learn how to create and decorate your own amulet with metalsmith Sam Bloomfield.
Find your Zen at the loom from this introductory workshop into Japanese SAORI weaving guided by Prue Simmons.
October 14 — October 15, 2023
This two-day workshop run by Pete Trott allows you to make your own high-quality carving tools.
October 21, 2023
Rachel Grose teaches you how to design, cut, file, texture, solder and polish your own rings.
October 21 — October 22, 2023
Dive into glass cutting and decorating in this introductory two-day workshop with Brian Sims.
October 28, 2023
Experiment with screen-printing techniques in this immersive, beginner-friendly workshop guided by Nicola Cerini.
Learn the basics of armouring and take home a personalised pair of vambraces alongside Robert Hayes.
October 14, 2023
Pick up traditional toy and doll-making skills as well as an introduction to printmaking with Samantha Thompson.
October 13 — October 15, 2023
This intensive three-day workshop will cover the theory and practice of traditional signwriting with Greg Chandler.
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October 28 — October 29, 2023
This two-day workshop goes through the step-by-step process of spoon carving and woodworking.
Learn all about drop spindles and fibres in this hands-on workshop with Ronelle Welton.
October 20 — October 22, 2023
Bring home a pair of handmade shoes after this three-day immersive shoemaking experience alongside Luna Newby and Betty Ennis.
