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The Cardwell Pioneer Tours are currently operating every Monday and Thursday morning from 10am at the Visitor Information and Heritage Centre located in Cardwell. The tour incorporates all the buildings in the historic precinct and takes visitors on a fascinating journey of the area’s colourful history as they move through each building. The tour begins at the old Bush Telegraph building which was the Telegraph and Post Office and explains how Cardwell was founded in 1864 as the first port in North Queensland. Over in the Courthouse visitors can gain an understanding of the old judicial system. Several interesting items are on display including the original straight-jackets used in Tully to restrain the more energetic offenders. The old lock-up building was still in use during the1980s at the Cardwell Police Station. The final building is the old Shire Hall which the community used for a multitude of purposes included balls and other formal social events. The tour concludes on the balcony of the Visitor Information Centre where visitors can enjoy a complementary Devonshire Tea while taking in one of the best views in North Queensland overlooking Hinchinbrook Island, Gould Island and the Family Islands ...

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Indian and Sri Lankan cooking class

Earnshaw Street, Caloundra QLD 4551

Come and spend a fun morning learning about various cuisines from India and Sri Lanka, in particular about the herbs and spices used in each cuisine. It's all about the spice! The classes are hands on and you cook in pairs. Bring a friend with you or meet a new friend to cook with on the day. Then, sit down and relax with a complimentary drink over lunch, eating the food that you have prepared and cooked throughout the morning. ...

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Mushroom Growing Masterclass

50 Morgan St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Their hands-on mushroom masterclass will provide you with the knowledge and skills to grow your own delicious gourmet mushrooms at home! Learn the tips and tricks to growing a multitude of mushroom species including Oysters, King Browns, Lion's Mane, Reishi, Shiitake and more. They have living mushrooms on display so you can see them growing up close for yourself. Their techniques are easy to follow get ready to dive into the fascinating world of fungi....

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Paint and Sip Class: Watercolour and Wine

16 Austin Street, Newstead QLD 4006

This is a two-hour workshop aimed at complete beginners or those who have some drawing and painting experience. This class will teach you the practical skills and techniques used in watercolour painting, whether you want to use this medium for illustrative work, typography or fine art painting. This workshop will focus on creating a single composition of a variety of succulent plants from an aerial or side perspective. With a plethora of examples seen across creative, wellbeing and home magazines and media, get in on the trend and create your own masterpiece to frame and hang on the wall. They will be drawing from both live plants and also sourced photos. You will be introduced to observation skills, drawing and composition methods and watercolour application. This workshop is for any artistic skill level, with all materials supplied. Please note: This class requires at least six students to run. ...

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Blacksmithing 3 Day Project

27 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba QLD 4350

0746594900

Once you have completed Blacksmithing Advanced, you are eligible to take part in our Project workshops. In this three day workshop you will complete two intricate projects - a Key Rack and a Wall Mounted Coat and Hat Rack. Participants will use traditional scroll work, twisting and other decorative techniques. Meet your tutor: Terry Drennan began training as a blacksmith and farrier in Melbourne when he was 21 years old. He has won the Australian champion in blacksmithing and farriery on many occasions. At the same time, Terry never lost the skills and enthusiasm for the other traditional facets of his trade such as making decorative gates and furniture. He has been teaching blacksmithing courses at Cobb+Co Museum for over 15 years. Spectators are welcome at all workshops. All of their Blacksmithing Workshops have a maximum of eight participants to ensure you receive all the assistance and direction you require. Age: 16 years and over. Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Advanced Workshop. Requirements: Please wear closed in boots (or steel capped), long trousers and long sleeves....

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Home Preserving Basics Class

16 Austin Street, Newstead QLD 4006

Do you love jam, jam making and good old fashioned home preserving? Did you stop doing it because of all that sugar? Well, they have the solution for you; home preserving basics / sugar-free replacements. Join Valerie Pearson, author of Sugar Free Home Preserving, as she takes you through traditional jam making and then flip it on its head and shows you have to do this without sugar. The jams taste amazing and it is fast and easy to make. Whether you’re a beginner or just want to know more, by the end, you will have a good foundation for filling your pantry with delicious home preserves. There will also be available for sale on the night – preserving kits, supplies and equipment, plus copies of Valerie’s Book ‘Sugar Free Home Preserving’ Presented by Valerie Pearson from Green Living Australia....

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Alcohol Ink Art Class

16 Austin Street, Newstead QLD 4006

Whether you are new to this art form or a well-seasoned creative who just wants some well-deserved 'me' time, come along and let them provide a safe landing space for you to unwind, have some fun, go with the flow and create your own, alcohol ink masterpieces. In this wonderfully therapeutic workshop, you will be introduced to the concept of flow art and abstraction using bright and colourful alcohol inks, Yupo paper and alcohol ink accessories. Here, in a relaxed environment, you will be guided by an experienced art facilitator through a range of exciting, fun and easy flow techniques, choose and experiment with colour and neutral palettes that intuitively speak to you, learn how to embellish your work using symbols and marks that express your unique identity and create originals with a WOW factor that you will be proud to frame or use in other art or craft applications. ...

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Paint and Sip Social Art Classes (2 for 1)

Various Venues, South Brisbane QLD 4101

0433263245

Here is your chance to have a fun, social outing at the end of which you can take home your self-made masterpiece! No experience is required since the professional artist will help make your piece of art a success. All essentials are provided at the art studios including art supplies, brushes, aprons, easels and a 40 x 30 canvas to take your personal masterpiece home once you finish it. You are encouraged to bring along your favorite wine or other choice of beverage. You may be a professional bored of your mundane ‘9 to 5’ routine or a student who feels like the city doesn’t offer enough to quench their artistic thirst. The new Paint and Sip sessions at Wesley Taylor Art Studios offer a chance to explore your creativity with a little bit of liquid courage. These social art classes are conducted at two locations, Tuesday nights at the XXXX Brewery Ale House and Fridays at the Mantra Southbank Hotel Currently, the art studios have an introductory ‘2 for 1’ offer valid for most of the art lessons. ...

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Animal Training and Conditioning - September

28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin QLD 4223

0755340895

Animal training has many benefits, including providing physical and mental stimulation for animals in their care. This course helps you learn the fundamentals of animal training, operant training techniques and teaching desired behaviour. Join Ali Wright and her multiple years of experience as an exotics wildlife supervisor will explore the training needs of different animals and leave you with skills to try with your own pets....

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Free Guided Maryborough Heritage Walk Tour

Kent Street, Maryborough QLD 4650

1800214789

Take a guided walking tour of the city with one of their local guides. Dressed in period costume, the guide will help you discover Maryborough's colourful past and take you back to a time when Maryborough was a thriving port, and the place where about 22,000 free settlers took their first steps on Australian soil. Free tours depart City Hall Monday to Saturday at 9am, not available some Public Holidays. The tour is weather dependent. Bring your own hat, sunscreen and own water. ...

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Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef expedition

61477 - Magnetic Island QLD 4819

0390167590

Travellers from around the world come to the Great Barrier Reef, an Australian World Heritage Area, to explore its extraordinary diversity of animal and plant life. Coral reefs face a growing number of threats, from climate change and storm damage, to sediment and nutrient run-off. Join them on an Earthwatch expedition in the water around Magnetic Island to help scientists develop best-practice methods for coral recovery. On this expedition, participants can get involved through scuba or snorkel activities. You will assist researchers in making baseline measurements of environmental conditions, actively removing algae, deploying coral recruitment (settlement) tiles and assessing fish and invertebrate diversity and abundance. By joining this expedition, you’ll be at the forefront of active reef restoration science. You will assist researchers in experiments that aim to develop best practice methods for removing this macroalgae and allowing coral to regrow. You will be directly involved in filling in the gaps that will enable reef managers to make evidence-based decisions about active interventions that support the recovery of the Great Barrier Reef, and reefs all over the world. All accommodation, meals, transfers and research activities included....

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Spring Pilates Wellness Retreat

17 Maple Avenue, Mapleton QLD 4560

0418795945

Our 3 Night Pilates Wellness Retreats are held at the beautiful Woody Grove Retreat in Mapleton, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland. Woody Grove spans 21 lush acres, and boasts 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, dining, multiple lounge areas, a swimming pool, large verandas and beautiful grounds for relaxing and enjoying the amazing views the property has to offer. Inclusions Three nights accommodation - twin share or private room. Delicious, professionally catered meals. Daily pilates mat classes utilising a range of props - suitable for all levels of pilates experience. One hour massage session. Meditation, to restore balance and reconnect. Workshops designed to inform and inspire a healthy, balanced life. Nature walks. Leisure time. Swimming pool. All activities are optional - your retreat, your choice....

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Bridle Making Workshop

27 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba QLD 4350

0746594900

Join Churchill Fellow Bob Edwards, who has been a local saddler for over 50 years for this two day workshop in creating your own leather bridle. At the end of the weekend, you will have completed your own custom piece. Bookings essential: Cost includes tuition, materials and meals. Some workshops have prerequisites, check website for details....

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Paint and Sip

16 Austin Street, Newstead QLD 4006

Come and have some arty fun with Artfolk and learn the steps in painting a graphic vase of flowers! First they will discuss simple colour theory, choose a colour palette that suits your style and home. Using acrylic paint, you’ll learn brush and trailing techniques to create a beautifully unique painting you will be proud to hang!...

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Night Photography Class (Brisbane)

River Terrace, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169

Enjoy a fun hands-on learning experience in some of the most photogenic areas of Brisbane. If you have a DSLR or hybrid camera that allows for manual control of your camera then this is the perfect course for you. You'll learn to control ISO, shutter speed and aperture expertly and creatively to produce beautiful low-light shots. They will critique your photos so that you get the instant feedback you need to keep improving and expanding your perspectives. You'll become well acquainted with travel photography (street portraits, architecture, landscapes, still life, abstract, nature). You'll be guided by an expert photographer with many years of experience. See the booking link for reviews and the most updated class schedule. Hope to see you there! ...

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Abbey of the Roses - Christmas in July

8 Locke Street, Warwick QLD 4370

0746619777

Christmas In July dinners at the Abbey Boutique Hotel, have become a popular annual event in Warwick. They are held every Saturday night plus last two Friday nights in July and include a three course set dinner, three hour beverage package, Christmas trivia and it nearly always snows at the famous Christmas in July Dinners. Accommodation is limited so book early to stay at this boutique hotel in Warwick. Warwick Jumpers in Jazz festival is the last two weekends and there is a two night minimum stay these nights....

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'Port: Damien O'Mara' Floor Talk

95-97 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

0738298899

The 'Port' series by Damien O’Mara presents several large, industrial landscape photographs of the Port of Brisbane. The images are shot with a consistent method and composition, in reference to the objective methodology used by late-modern, industrial photographers like Lewis Baltz, Bernd and Hilla Becher and Andreas Gursky. O’Mara’s exhibition challenges this aesthetic through a unique combination of objective method and abstraction. While the images display symmetry and grid-like composition, they also contain conflicting elements such as vivid, digital colour, and abstracted form. For more information and bookings visit their website or phone them....

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Grab a glass of wine and learn to paint 'Rainbow Snow'!

Road, Redbank Plains QLD 4301

0731067664

Cool off at Arizona Cafe! Come and learn how to paint Rainbow Snow! Ever wanted to try your hand at painting, but don't want to go to the expense of buying all the stuff you need to do it? Perhaps you need a break away from the kids, want to spark your creativity after a long day or week at work? Mummy Daughter date, or date with your other half? They provide everything you need in the ticket price. Plenty of Free Parking on site, reminder this is designed as a night out to allow people to unwind, you are welcome to bring your kids (if they are registered painters) but they encourage you to leave toddlers and babies with babysitters and enjoy an awesome night off the tools. If you purchased more than one seat you will automatically be grouped with those seats (even if you made them in separate transactions), if you would like to be grouped with other attendees in particular (your friend paid for their own ticket) just let them know their name and they will be sure to seat you together!...

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Conservation Volunteers Australia Townsville - Beach Scrub Conservation

Cape Road, Pallarenda QLD 4810

0747741693

Conservation Volunteers believes in a healthy and sustainable environment, and for everyone to be involved in managing and protecting that environment. We offer volunteer opportunities in and around the Townsville region that connect people to nature and contribute to improving and protecting native habitats. The beach scrub project aims to promote conservation of beach scrub semi-evergreen vine thickets, an endangered ecosystem that’s crucial for reducing erosion and preserving strong ecological diversity. You will be involved in weed identification and removal, photo monitoring and removal of marine debris from beaches. Join the team and explore areas up and down the coast from Townsville. You will get to see out of the way places while helping to preserve these unique habitats. Projects run most Thursdays and Fridays and depart from our office in Pallarenda at 7:00 am returning no later than 2:00 pm. If you're interested in more conservation projects, check out our website. We occasionally run family friendly weekend events like tree plantings and beach clean ups or, for the more adventurous, there are monthly camping trips to beautiful, remote locations. ...

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Cooking with Australian Indigenous Spices cooking class

Earnshaw Street, Caloundra QLD 4551

Come and spend a fun morning learning about various cuisines from around the world, in particular about the herbs and spices used in each cuisine. It's all about the spice! The classes are hands on and you cook in pairs. Bring a friend with you or meet a new friend to cook with on the day. Then, sit down and relax with a complimentary drink over lunch, eating the food that you have prepared and cooked throughout the morning. Please see website for the menu. ...

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Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef

62186 - Magnetic Island QLD 4819

0390167590

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An Evening of Magic and Wizards - Townsville

Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale QLD 4814

1300143533

Fun for the whole family! You will be transported into the World of Magic and Wizards, and why not enhance the experience by dressing the part in your best magic-themed costume. Prizes will be awarded on the night for best dressed, so get crafting! This experience promises hours of fun, the best fix for witches, wizards, and muggles alike this October! Attendees will enter a magical world featuring an amazing set and back-drops as well as amazing magic performances and Q and A session with Oliver and James Phelps, the twins who played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter Films! VIP tickets are also available, with some exclusive experiences, including personal meet-and-greets, and even a cocktail party with James and Oliver Phelps in attendance. For tickets and more information, visit the website....

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'JamFactory Icon: Clare Belfrage: A Measure of Time' Exhibition Opening and Floor Talk

95-97 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

0738298899

With a career spanning almost three decades, the multi-award winning artist Clare Belfrage has forged an international reputation for her finely detailed glass sculptures that marry organic blown forms with intricate line work. Throughout her career, Belfrage has maintained a vibrant studio glass practice and is known for her distinctive artworks in which complex patterns of fine glass lines trace her forms. Inspired by the repetitious patterns found in nature and the woven lines of textiles, Belfrage is particularly drawn to the layered rhythms that mark growth, change and the passing of time in the natural world. JamFactory Icon: Clare Belfrage: A Measure of Time is a JamFactory touring exhibition. JamFactory Icon: Clare Belfrage: A Measure of Time has been assisted by the South Australian Government through Arts South Australia and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, Contemporary Touring Initiative. Refreshments provided. For more information and bookings visit their website or phone them....

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Red Hot Chilli Pepper Spice Blending Class

65 Bulcock Street, Caloundra QLD 4551

Love spices but don't know how to use them properly? Want to have a better understanding of spices? Want to become more adventurous in the kitchen with spices? Then you need to attend their fun filled afternoon spice blending class. These are run in the shop, based in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, once a month. Learn about spices, what they are, where they come from and hints and tips for storing. Learn how to incorporate herbs and spices into your cooking on a daily basis. You will create three blends in the class to take home with you. Included is a class work book, pen, Spice loyalty card, Red Hot Chilli Pepper spice blend, food samples, a complimentary drink, 15 per cent off the purchase price any of the herbs and spices on the day from the Red Hot Chilli Pepper range. ...

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Blacksmithing Teen Workshop

27 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba QLD 4350

0746594900

Create a custom project in this three hour workshop designed for teens aged 13 to 17 years. Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan for a short lesson in the custom built blacksmithing shop. Learn techniques such as drawing, upsetting, squaring, rounding, forge welding and riveting, barley twisting. Designed for teens aged 13 to 17 years old, in this three hour workshop you can create a Pendant 9am or a Fire Poker 1pm. Terry Drennan began training as a blacksmith and farrier in Melbourne when he was 21 years old. He has won the Australian champion in blacksmithing and farriery on many occasions. At the same time, Terry never lost the skills and enthusiasm for the other traditional facets of his trade such as making decorative gates and furniture. He has been teaching blacksmithing courses at Cobb+Co Museum for over 15 years. Spectators are welcome at all workshops. Requirements: Please wear closed in shoes, long trousers and long sleeves....

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Acrylic Earring Workshop: Native Florals

16 Austin Street, Newstead QLD 4006

Love native flora and fauna? Love earrings? Native florals are beautiful in acrylic, complemented by the dusty tones and earthy colours. In this workshop, you'll create four pairs of beautiful earrings made from laser-cut acrylic, customised by you. This workshop features hand-drawn illustrations of flora engraved into acrylic and wood and protea flowers, gum nuts, leaves, moths, bottle brushes and many other flora to choose from. Along with their friend and illustrator Gabrielle Slater, they have designed this workshop to share their love of native flowers with you all, and they are beyond ecstatic at how each workshop guest has created a beautiful earring arrangement. Please note: This class requires at least five students to run. In the unlikely event that they don't get this number of students, they'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class. ...

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Introduction to Paper Making

16 Austin Street, Newstead QLD 4006

Learn to make beautiful hand made paper so you can create eco friendly stationery, all that are discussed at the course. By using clean office waste, raw cotton, flowers, grasses, textures and colour you will learn to prepare your pulp, pull sheets of paper, press, dry, even add seeds for gift tags, or try embossing the wet paper, the ideas for using the paper is endless. Learn the use of natural sizing ingredients to enhance the papers quality. This course is a chance to use your creative side and best of all, making eco friendly products. ...

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Brush and Sip Course: Australian Landscapes

Paten St, Milton QLD 4064

They are proud to offer paint nights in partnership with XXXX Brewery every Tuesday night. Come join them for a great time and great beer. And you get to go home with your own masterpiece! This workshop series includes canvas 40 centimetre by 30 centimetre paint sessions, and all supplies over the four weeks, including a marbling session on a 20 centimetre by 20 centimetre canvas, and a paint pour session on a 20 centimetre by 20 centimetre canvas, both held once a month. Dinner and drinks available in the Alehouse bar and Restaurant (not included in price). This is a licensed venue and the bar is open for any drink or food for separate purchases. ...

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Aussie Wildlife Course - July/August/September

28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin QLD 4223

0755340895

The Aussie Wildlife Course is an introductory course developed to train enthusiastic members of our community to provide emergency care for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife. It also provides an opportunity to gain more experience and knowledge to help further employment opportunities e.g. vet nursing, zoo keeping or employment in other wildlife industries. This is an eight week course run one evening per week....

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Oseanica, Culinary Art

Corner Sheridan and Wharf Streets, Cairns QLD 4870

0731235375

Oseanica Culinary Art is a three-day Gastronomy Congress and Exhibition that brings together some of the Top Chefs and Industry Representatives throughout Asia/Pacific, Oceania and guest country, Spain. Speakers are exploring and sharing the latest culinary trends, methods and achievements while starting the conversation in the industry, around sustainability, culture, ethics and resource conservation. They are bringing together representatives from indigenous peoples throughout Australia and Oceania to showcase their culture, cooking and native ingredients to the international and local delegates. Oseanica is an exciting project bringing a lot of benefits to everyone involved. Network throughout the event with other delegates and exhibitors from around the world and regions that you do not usually get to meet. Find out a new technique or be inspired by the chefs, access the wild harvesters and their knowledge, link with suppliers, develop relationships with buyers, be encouraged to redesign your supply chains and ultimately enjoy what will be a fantastic group of people. The local restaurants are excited and working with Oseanica to showcase local produce, incorporate native ingredients, creating a week-long culinary experience. If you love food, cooking, and care about the environment, you cannot miss Oseanica Culinary Art....

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Introductory Pottery Glazing Class

756 Mount Cotton road, Sheldon QLD 4157

This class which is suitable for beginners, is perfect if you have already gotten a taste of what it is like to throw a pot on the potter's wheel in their Beginners Pottery Class. Glazing classes are available even if you don't have anything to glaze. They will supply you with three pots free of charge. Your pots will be made waterproof, dishwasher, oven, microwave and food safe, not to mention colourful and attractive. Alternately, if you took their Beginner's Pottery Class and have received the message to pick up your masterpieces, you can come back and glaze them by booking into this class. By the end of this class, you will gone through the complete process on how to make a piece of pottery and may even be inspired to become a potter yourself. Spend a great time, relax and take home your beautifully glazed pots. ...

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Mosaic Art Class

16 Austin Street, Newstead QLD 4006

In this three-hour class, you will learn the techniques of this ancient craft. You will learn and practice cutting tiles/glass as well as various techniques for laying the tiles (tesserae). Using your selected template you will be guided to create your own piece of mosaic art. While they won't have quite enough time to grout the piece you will be given easy to follow instructions to complete it at home. The class is suitable for beginners. If you don't finish the piece during the class you will have the skills to do so confidently in your own home. Learn how to mosaic and you will undertake a form of therapy. They guarantee once you start mosaicking you may not stop! Please note: This class requires at least five students to run. ...

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Three Hour Japanese Brushstroke Painting

16 Austin Street, Newstead QLD 4006

In this three hour Japanese Brushstroke workshop, students will work with watercolour and watered acrylics on paper and canvas. This workshop is a wonderful step towards mastering the brush whether with calligraphy or beautiful creatures, flowers and landscapes. The teacher uses this technique when painting in Watercolour as it guarantees a beautiful loose effect. This workshop will be so much fun, as you create your own artworks on paper and a final piece on canvas. This is the class their students seem to have a huge smile on their faces when they realise that with the right brushes, just how easy it is to create wonderful images they can be proud of. This is also the experience that seems to make students want to continue on with learning all about magical watercolours....

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Conservation Volunteers Australia Townsville - Creekwatch

46 Heatleys Parade, Belgian Gardens QLD 4810

0747741693

Conservation Volunteers Australia believes in a healthy and sustainable environment and for everyone to be involved in managing and protecting that environment. They offer environmental volunteer opportunities in and around the Townsville region that connect people to nature and contribute to improving and protecting native habitats. All are welcome to participate in their projects to make a difference in the community, learn something new and meet other locals. Creekwatch is an opportunity to learn more about our waterways and how to keep them healthy. Come along for a day or two to conduct fish and macro-invertebrate (water bug) surveys, undertake water quality monitoring, look out for water birds and clean up the waterways. It is a fantastic way to see out of the way areas around Townsville. Creekwatch runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7.30am to 1pm visiting Louisa Creek, the Townsville Town Common, Bluewater Creek, Fairfield Waters, Sach’s Creek, Stuart Creek, Rollingstone Creek and Bohle River. Transportation (from a pick up point), safety gear and morning tea are provided. In addition to their weekly projects, they run monthly beach scrub camping trips, and occasional weekend tree planting days and marine debris beach clean ups the whole family can join! ...

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Grab a glass of wine and learn to paint 'Sailboat'!

Road, Redbank Plains QLD 4301

0731067664

Cool off at Arizona Cafe! Come and learn how to paint Sailboat! Ever wanted to try your hand at painting, but don't want to go to the expense of buying all the stuff you need to do it? Perhaps you need a break away from the kids, want to spark your creativity after a long day or week at work? Mummy Daughter date, or date with your other half? They provide everything you need in the ticket price. Plenty of Free Parking on site, reminder this is designed as a night out to allow people to unwind, you are welcome to bring your kids (if they are registered painters) but they encourage you to leave toddlers and babies with babysitters and enjoy an awesome night off the tools. If you purchased more than one seat you will automatically be grouped with those seats (even if you made them in separate transactions), if you would like to be grouped with other attendees in particular (your friend paid for their own ticket) just let them know their name and they will be sure to seat you together!...

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Animal Training and Conditioning - Sept

28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin QLD 4223

0755340895

Animal training has many benefits, including providing physical and mental stimulation for animals in our care. This course helps you learn the fundamentals of animal training, operant training techniques and teaching desired behaviour. Join one of our experience trainers who have multiple years of experience in animal training and leave you with skills to try with your own pets. ...

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Online live streaming class: Make Four Gin Cocktails

285 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Learn how to make a Cucumber and Elderflower Collins, Grapefruit Quarantini, Gin Fizz and Southside cocktail. This class is held online. Upon booking, you'll get a craft box with materials delivered to you....

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A Taste of the Mediterranean cooking class

Earnshaw Street, Caloundra QLD 4551

Come and spend a fun morning learning about food from the Mediterranean, in particular Tapas. It's all about the spice! The classes are hands on and you cook in pairs. Bring a friend with you or meet a new friend to cook with on the day. Then, sit down and relax with a complimentary drink over lunch, eating the food that you have prepared and cooked throughout the morning. ...

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'Reasonable and Necessary: Prints and Artist Books by Artel Artists' Floor Talk

14 Noeleen Street, Capalaba QLD 4157

0738298899

Artel, the creative studio of CPL – Choice, Passion, Life, is located in Redcliffe and provides the necessary tools, space and instruction to support its artists to creatively express themselves as a dynamic artistic movement. The exhibition title Reasonable and Necessary is taken from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) criteria. With the uncertainty surrounding the NDIS, the Artel studio is not just reasonable and necessary but essential, providing real career prospects for artists. Works in the exhibition captivate on many levels – they have been grouped by the exhibition Curator, Lynne Seear, into eight themes: Places, People, Family, Voices, Sailing, Driving, Mark Making and Artist Books. An exhibition held in conjunction with Queensland Disability Action Week 2019. For more information and bookings visit their website or phone them....

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Online live streaming class: Learn Face Painting Skills

285 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000