Gloucester Creatives NSW Cooperative Ltd
Gloucester Creatives are an enthusiastic collection of locals running workshops and events that are creative & innovative, that form connections and mentor others. We want to share our skills, embracing diversity, culture, inclusiveness and the therapeutic benefits of creating together. And most of all we want to have fun! Please join us, everyone is welcome!!!
UV Resin Jewellery Workshop
Saturday 15 March 2025
Create stunning jewellery using silicone moulds, UV resin, vibrant colours, and glitter in this fun workshop, perfect for all skill levels!
In this hands-on workshop, you'll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of silicone moulds to craft your own unique jewellery pieces. Learn the art of working with UV resin as you add vibrant colours, glitter, and a touch of sparkle to bring your designs to life.
By the end of the session, you'll leave with several beautifully finished pieces, plus the pride of saying, "I made this!"
This workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters, offering a fantastic introduction to the world of UV resin jewellery and moulding techniques.
What’s Included:
✨ All materials and tools provided
✨ Expert guidance to help you create your designs
✨ A fun, creative experience in a supportive environment
When: Saturday March 15 10.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: $105.00
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TAILOR MAKE YOUR OWN FACIAL OIL
Saturday 5 April 2025
Create Your Own Luxurious Facial Oil Workshop with Catherine Wright.
Discover the delight of natural skincare! Join our hands-on workshop and craft your personalized facial oil blend using natural ingredients. Your tutor, Catherine Wright has a background in Medical Microbiology and has a passion for natural therapies and aromatherapy which inspired her to make her own products and start her business, Cooinda Collective.
Learn To:
- Explore various natural oils (pantry staples to exotic options)
- Blend your unique facial oil using base and essential oils
Take Home:
- Your customized facial oil tailored to your skin type
- Knowledge of natural base and essential oils
Provided:
- Assorted base and essential oils
- Dropper bottle
- Labels and materials
Join Us!
Date: Saturday 5th April
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: $60pp
Location: Gloucester Creatives
Instructor: Catherine Wright, creator of Cooinda collective
Book now and unlock the secrets to radiant, natural beauty!
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Creative Natural Dyeing: Transform Ceramic Pottery & Fabric
Saturday 12 April 2025
Join Lisa Hort for a hands-on, fun, informative, and interactive session as we explore how to create stunning natural dyes for a ceramic pot, trinket plate, and fabric using locally sourced leaves and foliage. Perfect for beginners and great fun for experienced artisans, this workshop invites you to craft vibrant, eco-friendly designs and unique colour pieces. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to unlock your creativity and discover the endless possibilities of natural dyeing.
To ensure you're comfortable and prepared to get creative please wear old or comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting stained or splashed with dye.
For safety and comfort, closed-toe shoes are best.
When: Saturday 12th April 10.30am - 1.00pm
Cost: $108.00
Ages: 16 years +
What’s Included:
✨ All materials and tools provided
✨ Expert guidance to help you create your designs
✨ A fun, creative experience in a supportive environment
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KIDS EASTER PAINT & SIP 5yrs +
Thursday 17 April 2025
Paint and Sip: Easter Bunny Art 🎨
Get creative and paint your favorite bunny at our fun and interactive Paint and Sip workshop led by our tutor Lyn O'Connell! 🤩
Details:
- Date: 17th April 2025
- Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Age: 5+ years (children must be accompanied by an adult)
- Cost: $25 per person (children and adults welcome to participate)
What's Included:
- All painting materials supplied
- A finished work of art to take home and display
- A drink and nibbles to keep those creative juices flowing!
Join us for a fun morning of creativity and quality time with your loved ones! Secure your spots today!
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Introduction to Pen Art
Tuesday 22 April 2025
In this Workshop Julie Jay will be guiding you through pen techniques, details and how to create the structure of mushrooms and toadstools! This style of drawing is very magical based so that you can go one to draw your own magical worlds....
This workshop is very guided and is suitable for beginner to advanced creatives! (So even if you haven’t drawn before- you will be very supported in this workshop!)
All Materials are provided, so you just have to bring yourself!
Suitable for Ages 13+
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Fused Glass Love Heart Workshop
Saturday 3 May 2025
Join experienced glass artist Lisa for a fun workshop to design your own fused glass love heart! Learn to craft a unique piece using colourful glass elements. Time permitting, we might even have a chance to make a small suncatcher to accompany your heart.
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with glass art, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore the art of fused glass.
What to Expect:
Introduction to the basics of fused glass art
Design and create your own Glass Love heart
Use of various colourful glass pieces, including frit, stringers, and more
Step-by-step guidance from an experienced fused glass artist
Your finished creation will be kiln-fired and ready for collection after the workshop. For Ages 12+
Details:
Duration: 2 hours 10.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: $95
Date: Saturday 3rd May
Location: Gloucester Creatives
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EMOJI PAINT & SIP 5yrs + 29th Jan
Wednesday 29 January 2025
Paint and Sip: Emoji Art 🎨
Get creative and paint your favorite emoji at our fun and interactive Paint and Sip workshop led by our tutor Lyn O'Connell! 🤩
Details:
- Date: 29th January 2025
- Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Age: 5+ years (children must be accompanied by an adult)
- Cost: $25 per person (children and adults welcome to participate)
What's Included:
- All painting materials supplied
- A finished work of art to take home and display
- A drink and nibbles to keep those creative juices flowing!
Join us for a fun morning of creativity and quality time with your loved ones! Secure your spots today!
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BOTANICAL PRINTING WITH GELLI PLATES 10yrs -adults 24th Jan
Friday 24 January 2025
Botanical Gelly Plate Printing with our workshop tutor Louise Watterson.
Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon of gelli plate printing, using natural botanicals to design stunning cards or a framed print. Frames are available for a small extra cost on the day.
Workshop Details:
- Date: 24th January
- Time: 10.30 am - 12.30pm
- Cost: $50
- Learn the basics of gelly plate printing
- Experiment with natural botanicals to create unique designs
- Print your designs onto beautiful cards
Perfect for:
- Creating personalized gift tags or making special occasion cards (birthdays, weddings, etc.)
- Relaxing and expressing your creativity
Take Home:
- Your handmade cards, ready to share or gift
- New skills and inspiration to continue exploring gelli plate printing
All Materials Provided:
- Gelli plates
- Botanicals
- Cards and paper
- Ink and printing supplies
Tea and coffee supplied. Please bring your own snacks and refreshments.
Bookings close 22nd January
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The Fairy Door Project (CANCELLED)
Saturday 18 January 2025
Calling all fairy lovers! We want to create magical doors to encourage more fairies to visit Gloucester. Will you help us?
Come to Gloucester Creatives on Saturday January 18 at 10.30am. All the things you'll need will be ready and you'll create 2 fairy doors - one for us to install around Gloucester and one for you to keep.
For ages 8 and up and only $20
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Kids Fantasy Garden up to 5-10yrs 10.30 am - 11.30 15th Jan
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Join us at Gloucester Creatives these school holidays and make a fun Fantasy garden.
This workshop is designed for kids aged 5-10yrs who don't mind getting their hands dirty and like to let their imaginations run wild!
Kids will create their very own fantasy gardens with a combination of plants, toys and things from the natural environment such as shells and wood.
All materials will be supplied on the day. Please bring a hat, water and apply sunscreen prior to attending.
Bookings close 24hrs before the class.
Minimum of 5 participants. Parents must be in attendance to sign their children in.
Photos are an example only.
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ADULTS BOTANNICAL PRINTING WITH GELLY PLATES
Sunday 8 December 2024
Botanical Gelly Plate Printing with local artist Karen McPhee.
Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon of gelly plate printing, using natural botanicals to design stunning cards.
Workshop Details:
- Date: 8th December
- Time: 1pm - 3pm
- Cost: $35
- Learn the basics of gelly plate printing
- Experiment with natural botanicals to create unique designs
- Print your designs onto beautiful cards
Perfect for:
- Creating personalized gift tags or Christmas cards
- Making special occasion cards (birthdays, weddings, etc.)
- Relaxing and expressing your creativity
Take Home:
- Your handmade cards, ready to share or gift
- New skills and inspiration to continue exploring gelly plate printing
All Materials Provided:
- Gelly plates
- Botanicals
- Cards and paper
- Ink and printing supplies
Book Now and get creative.
Tea and coffee supplied. Please bring your own snacks and refreshments.
Bookings close 5th December.
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Adults Pottery Glazing Workshop 10.30am - 1pm
Saturday 30 November 2024
This workshop follows on from the Adults Hand building pottery workshop.
After creating your pottery artwork, it will now need to be glazed under the guidance of your tutor Bob Newitt.
Bob will guide you in selecting glazes to help you achieve the desired effect for the completion of your pottery creation.
All materials will be supplied.
Date - 30th November
Time - 10.30 - 1pm
Cost - $45
Please bring your own snacks and refreshments if required. Tea and coffee supplied.
Bookings close at 10pm two days before the workshop date.
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Adults Pottery Glazing Workshop 10.30am - 1pm
Tuesday 26 November 2024
This workshop follows on from the Adults Hand building pottery workshop.
After creating your pottery artwork, it will now need to be glazed under the guidance of your tutor Bob Newitt.
Bob will guide you in selecting glazes to help you achieve the desired effect for the completion of your pottery creation.
Date - 26th November
Time - 10.30am - 1pm
Cost - $45
All materials will be supplied.
Please bring your own snacks and refreshments if required. Tea and coffee supplied.
Bookings close at 10pm two days before the workshop date.
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LINO PRINTING STAMP WORKSHOP
Sunday 24 November 2024
Discover the art of linocut stamping and unlock your creativity! Join our hands-on workshop and explore the world of relief printing.
What You'll Learn
Lino printing is a fun and easy way to make relief prints. In this class, you'll learn to:
- Cut and carve your designs
- Create & print vibrant images
- Combine rubber stamps to tell stories or make stunning patterns
- Transfer your designs onto paper, fabric and found objects
Take Home
- Your handmade linocut stamps
- New skills and confidence in printmaking
Workshop Details
- Date: Sunday, 24th November
- Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Age Range: 8 and up
-Cost: $85pp
- Instructor: Ali Haigh, experienced artist & printmaker
What to Bring
- Yourself, curiosity and creativity!
- Your own food and drinks (if needed)
- An apron to protect your clothes
Important
Please note that participants should have sufficient hand coordination to safely use sharp lino cutting tools.
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Home Grown - a celebration of local musical talent
Saturday 23 November 2024
Gloucester Creatives celebrates musicians who developed their musical skills in Gloucester. Join us in our beautiful outdoor space, as 3 talented Gloucester 'kids' return to delight us with their music.
Will Bowden is a multi-instrumentalist who keep the lights on by teaching music to all ages and a Bowden Brothers gig here and there. Will has released music on Spotify and Bandcamp.
Charles Tonks completed his HSC in Gloucester last year and is continuing his musical journey with a Bachelor in Music & Performing Arts at NUspace University of Newcastle.
Our third artist is Tink Everett who grew up singing alongside her Dad Nole Poley Everett. Tink was inducted to the Hunter Valley Country Music Stars of Fame in 2023.
Tink, Will and Charles will be joined by local Gloucester Creatives member Travis Mclachlan-Ifield, who will open our show. Travis is 12 & has won the Junior section of the Wingham Busker Muster for the past 3 years!
BYO drinks and nibbles. Doors open 5.45pm
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Adults Handbuilding Pottery Workshop 10.30am -1pm
Saturday 16 November 2024
Come and join us in November at Gloucester Creatives and make your own christmas gifts! Explore your inner talents with a hand building pottery workshop.
Our pottery tutor, Bob Newitt will teach you basic pottery skills to make your own one of a kind creation.
All materials supplied, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Please note that to complete your creation, you will also need to book into a pottery glazing workshop as well. Your creation will need a couple of weeks to dry and be fired prior to glazing which is why the workshops are spaced a couple of weeks apart.
Workshop Date - 16th November
Time - 10.30am - 1pm
Cost - $45
Please bring your own snacks & refreshments if required. Tea and coffee supplied.
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Adults Handbuilding Pottery Workshop 10.30am -1pm
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Come and join us in November at Gloucester Creatives and make your very own christmas gifts! Explore your inner talents with a hand building pottery workshop.
Our pottery tutor, Bob Newitt will teach you basic pottery skills to make your own one of a kind creation.
All materials supplied, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Please note that to complete your creation, you will also need to book into a pottery glazing workshop as well. Your creation will need a couple of weeks to dry and be fired prior to glazing which is why the workshops are spaced a couple of weeks apart.
Workshop Date - 12th November
Time - 10.30am - 1pm
Cost - $45
Please bring your own snacks & refreshments if required. Tea and coffee supplied.
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Co-op Crew (CANCELLED)
Friday 18 October 2024
Co-op Crew is kicking off at Gloucester Creatives NSW in Term 4
Learn from local artists including an extended 4 week painting course with John Andrews.
Who: Upper primary school and high school ages
When: Fridays during term 4pm - 5.30pm
Cost: only $150 per term Family discounts available All materials supplied
Creative kids vouchers welcome (enter the voucher number and bring the vouchers to the first session)
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Kidz Klub
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Kidz Klub is kicking off at Gloucester Creatives NSW in Term 4
Different activities each week: music, craft, storytelling, acting. All based around a Pirate theme. Arrrrrrgh!!
Who: Infants and primary school ages
When: Tuesdays during term 4pm - 5.30pm
Cost: only $100 per term Family discounts available All materials supplied
Creative kids vouchers welcome (enter the voucher number and bring the voucher to the first session)
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BEGINNERS POLYMER CLAY JEWELLERY 8-15 YRS
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Shape & Create: Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop
Unleash your creativity and adorn yourself with unique, handmade treasures!
Join our polymer clay jewelry workshop, perfect for beginners and crafty enthusiasts alike. Learn the art of shaping, texturing, and coloring polymer clay to create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Take Home:
- Your personalized, handmade jewelry pieces
- New skills and confidence in polymer clay crafting
- Inspiration to continue exploring this versatile medium
In This Workshop, You'll Learn:
- Basic polymer clay techniques: conditioning, rolling, shaping
- Texturing and patterning methods
- Color mixing and blending
- Baking and finishing techniques
- Tips for creating earrings, pendants, and charms
Details:
- Date: Tuesday 1st October
- Time: 10.30am
- Duration: 2hrs
- Location: Gloucester Creatives
- Materials Provided: Polymer clay, tools,
findings.
- Please note that bookings close 24hrs before the class is due to take place.
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SPRING HAT DECORATING SUN 29TH SEPT
Sunday 29 September 2024
Join us for a unique and creative afternoon of hat decorating with dried flowers!
Bring your favorite hat and let Felicia, our talented local florist, guide you in transforming it into a stunning work of art. Enjoy soothing guitar melodies and a complimentary glass of champagne as you get creative.
Tea, coffee, and light snacks will be provided to keep your inspiration flowing. Take home your beautifully adorned hat and cherish the memories of a lovely afternoon spent with like-minded crafty people.
When: 2-3.30 pm Sunday 29th September
Where: Gloucester Creatives
What to bring: Your own hat and enthusiasm!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Adults Pottery Glazing Workshop 10.30am - 1pm
Saturday 31 August 2024
This workshop follows on from the Adults Hand building pottery workshop.
After creating your pottery artwork, it will now need to be glazed under the guidance of your tutor Bob Newitt.
Bob will guide you in selecting glazes to help you achieve the desired effect for the completion of your pottery creation.
All materials will be supplied.
Please bring your own snacks and refreshments if required. Tea and coffee supplied.
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Adults Pottery Glazing Workshop 10.30am - 1pm
Tuesday 27 August 2024
This workshop follows on from the Adults Hand building pottery workshop.
After creating your pottery artwork, it will now need to be glazed under the guidance of your tutor Bob Newitt.
Bob will guide you in selecting glazes to help you achieve the desired effect for the completion of your pottery creation.
All materials will be supplied.
Please bring your own snacks and refreshments if required. Tea and coffee supplied.
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Beginners Crochet Amigurimi Workshop 2 10.30 am - 1.30pm
Thursday 22 August 2024
This is the second in a series of two beginner crochet workshops with 'Yarn Under the Buckets' by Rhonda Statham.
In this lesson you will be making a larger Amigurimi animal and building on the skills learnt in your first workshop.
All materials plus tea and coffee supplied. Please bring any snacks or refreshments if required.
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Kids Pottery Glazing Workshop 1 - 3pm
Saturday 20 July 2024
This workshop with potter Bob Newitt follows the Kids Hand Building Pottery Workshop. After their handmade pieces have had a few weeks to dry out and their first firing, participants will then attend this workshop to glaze their pieces.
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Kids Pottery Glazing Workshop 10.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday 20 July 2024
This workshop with Bob Newitt follows the Kids Hand Building Pottery Workshop. After their pieces have dried for a couple of weeks and had their first firing, they will then attend this workshop to glaze their pieces.
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