Grenville, Golden Plains

Leather Plaiting Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

31 Mar 2026 to 2 Apr 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $1170.00

Learn the basics of leather plaiting with instruction from Australian Leather Plaiting Champion, Bill Webb.In this three-day workshop you will...

Introduction to Dry Stone Walling

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $630.00

Learn the art of dry stone walling with Dry Stone Walling Association Great Britain accredited instructor, Emma KnowlesTwo day workshop...

Leather Journal Cover Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 Mar 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $265.00

This day-long workshop provides a complete overview of building a soft-leather bound journal.You will learn how to work without a...

Introduction to Soft Limestone Carving

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Mar 2026 to 5 Sep 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $250.00

In this full-day introductory workshop, you will learn the basics of soft limestone sculpting with sculptor Kim Bellette.South Eastern Limestone...

Introduction to Calligraphy

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Mar 2026 to 24 Oct 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $310.00

Learn to create beautifully classic hand lettering with calligrapher and letter carver, Greg Hanlon.In this one-day workshop, you will be...

Auslan Day at Sovereign Hill

Community Event

21 Mar 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $33.00

Immerse yourself in Sovereign Hill's iconic experiences, interpreted in Auslan throughout the day.Uncover the secrets of the famous Raspberry Drops,...

Introduction to Leadlight Restoration

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

31 Mar 2026 to 2 Apr 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $770.00

Learn to restore a leadlight panel with leadlight artist and restorer, Brian Sims.This three-day workshop is perfect for conservators, do-it-yourselfers,...

Leatherwork Hip Pouch Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

31 May 2026 to 23 Aug 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $245.00

Learn to make a stitched leather hip pouch with leather crafter Alexander Stone.In this one-day workshop, you will learn to...

Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Apr 2026 to 12 Dec 2026

Distance from: 22.2 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...

Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 Jul 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $155.00

Learn the basics of wet felting with textile artist, Jo Barr.In this half-day workshop, you will learn wet felting techniques...

Netsuke Carving Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Aug 2026 to 9 Aug 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $980.00

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

G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Food and Wine

15 Mar 2026 to 20 Dec 2026

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: $0.00

Enjoy free flowing Grainey Lane Gin Teapot Cocktails perfectly paired with a selection of delectable bites. The perfect Sunday catch-up...

Cane Rod Construction Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026

Distance from: 20.7 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...

Buninyong Village Market

Festivals and Celebrations

30 May 2026 to 31 Oct 2026

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: Free

Buninyong Village Market is a relaxed, community-focused market held every 5th Saturday of the month at the Buninyong Town Hall...

Traditional Watercolour Paint Making

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Jul 2026 to 12 Jul 2026

Distance from: 20.7 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...

Underbust Corset Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 May 2026 to 1 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 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...

Silversmithing Stone-setting Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $655.00

Learn to bezel-set a stone in silver with artisan Rachel Grose. In this 2-day workshop you will discover how to...

Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Oct 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $1350.00

Step inside the story of an Australian icon in this immersive four-day Jimmy Possum Chair workshop.With rare behind-the-scenes access to...

Kaze Karaoke: Thursday Nights at The Sporting Globe Ballarat

Community Event

19 Mar 2026 to 24 Dec 2026

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Free

Kaze Karaoke is at The Sporting Globe Ballarat on Thursday Nights.From power ballads to party anthems, they've got the tracks...

Hand Tool Woodworking Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

31 May 2026 to 9 Aug 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $270.00

In this full day workshop you will learn the fundamentals of woodworking using traditional hand tools and nineteenth century joinery...

Cyanotype Photography Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $330.00

Explore and learn about a reproduction method from the very beginning of photography - cyanotype.Working with artisan Leon Moreau you...

The Ballarat Poetess

Concert or Performance

20 Mar 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $30.00

Award-winning spoken word artist Megan J Riedl makes her full-length debut in this thought-provoking solo performance featuring performance poetry, video...

Auto Fest Ballarat

Community Event

19 Apr 2026

Distance from: 23.7 kms | Price from: $1.00

A fun day for the entire family. Cars, motorcycles, show and shine, trade and market stalls, Elite Hall Motorcycles, raffles...

Intermediate Wood Turning

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 Mar 2026 to 25 Oct 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $475.00

Extend and expand your woodturning experience with artisan Brendon Collins.Refreshing your knowledge of basic turning techniques, Brendon will guide you...

Introduction to Book Binding

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Aug 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $335.00

Learn to bind a book with bookbinder and conservator, Debra Parry.In this full-day workshop, you will learn to create a...

Armoursmithing Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Jun 2026 to 28 Jun 2026

Distance from: 20.7 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...

Introduction to Bronze Sand Casting and Leatherwork

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Oct 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $425.00

Learn to make a belt hook and belt inspired by the pre-Roman Jastorf culture with Sam Bloomfield.In this full-day workshop,...

Chase the Lines Wood Carving Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

28 Sep 2026 to 2 Oct 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $1580.00

Spend the week with artisan Hape Kiddle, exploring how to identify and capture forms found in space through carving fine...

Democratic Chairmaking Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Jul 2026 to 2 Aug 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Begin your journey into the world of chairmaking with Windsor Chairmaker, Jon Grant from Tasmania.In this 5-day intensive you will...

Introduction to Indigo and the Alchemy of Green

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 May 2026 to 15 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $410.00

Take an adventure into the world of natural dyeing with artisan Jude Craig. In the first day you will explore...

Introduction to Stone Letter Carving

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 May 2026 to 20 Sep 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $485.00

Learn to make your own stone carved letters with letter carver and calligrapher, Greg Hanlon.In this two-day workshop you will...

Natural Dye Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 May 2026 to 17 May 2026

Distance from: 20.7 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...

Wet Felt Hat Making Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 Jul 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $250.00

Learn the art of wet felting and make your own hat with textile artist, Jo Barr.In this full-day workshop, you...

Natural Dye Wool Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

5 Sep 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $340.00

Learn to create colour using natural dyes with Churchill Fellow, Heather Thomas.In this full day workshop, you will learn to...

Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 Sep 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $345.00

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

Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Aug 2026 to 7 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $150.00

Learn traditional weaving techniques with Wadawurrung woman, Tammy Gilson. Practice wrapping, coiling, shaping and stitching natural fibres to make an...

Locksmithing Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

9 May 2026 to 7 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 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...

Stained Glass Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 Oct 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $365.00

Learn to create a small glass panel in the copper foil / Tiffany technique with stained glass artist Daniella Acciarito.Learn...

Ballarat Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market

Markets

18 Dec 2026

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: Free

On a Friday night just before Christmas, Ballarat Farmers Market holds a very special market focusing on gifts, artwork, jewellery,...

Vernacular Furniture Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Apr 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

White Coopering Bucket Making Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 May 2026 to 8 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 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...

Intermediate Leatherworking Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

25 Oct 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $365.00

Channel your inner pirate with leather artisan Alexander Stone.Learn to read a pattern, choose the right leather for the job,...

Intermediate Hatching Tapestry Weaving

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 Aug 2026 to 16 Aug 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $325.00

Learn intermediate tapestry weaving techniques with tapestry weaver, Tim Gresham.In this two-day workshop, you will learn the technique of hatching....

Introduction to Bobbin Lace

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Jul 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $315.00

Learn the art of lacemaking with Lindy de Wijn from the Victorian Branch of the Australian Lace Guild. In this...

Introduction to Wood Turning

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Oct 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $540.00

Try your hand at wood turning with Brendon Collins.In this full-day workshop, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of...

Hand-forming Tableware Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

5 Jul 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $280.00

Learn the basics of hand-forming tableware utilising household objects with ceramic artist Minna Graham.In this half-day workshop, you will learn...

Silversmithing Metal Clay Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Jul 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $410.00

Have you every wished you could capture the delicate textures of a leaf or the intricate form of a seedpod...

Meet the Maker – Pyrenees Cellar Door

Food and Wine

20 Mar 2026 to 15 May 2026

Distance from: 22.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Popping up at The George Hotel Ballarat, the Pyrenees wineries and their cellar door experience is coming to you in...

Beer and Bread by Aunty Jacks

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 Mar 2026 to 20 Dec 2026

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: $45.00

Immerse yourself in a beer experience like no other as you familiarize yourself with a range of craft and accessible...

Silversmithing Cuttlefish Casting Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 Oct 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $405.00

Embark on an exciting journey into the ancient art of cuttlefish casting with Rachel Grose.In this full-day workshop, you will...

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Apr 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $390.00

Explore the basics of tapestry weaving with master artisan Tim Gresham.Learn the techniques of warping a wooden loom and the...

Beginner Leather Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Jun 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $410.00

A comprehensive beginner leather workshop exploring the use of patterns, leather selection, the use of basic hand tools, and techniques...

Intermediate Sewing Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jun 2026 to 21 Jun 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $440.00

Fight fast fashion and learn to make your own clothes with patternmaker and fashion educator Andrea Streefkerk.In this two-day workshop,...

Colonial Tomahawk Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $490.00

Learn to make a Tomahawk with Rob Hayes.One of the most iconic items of the North American colonial era is...

Sloyd Knifemaking Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Jul 2026 to 5 Jul 2026

Distance from: 20.7 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...

Introduction to Lino Printing

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jun 2026 to 5 Dec 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $150.00

From political posters to fine art, lino printing has left its mark on history as a bold and accessible way...

Beginner Sewing Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

9 May 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $285.00

Fight fast-fashion and learn to sew your own clothes. This one-day class is the perfect introduction to sewing. Students will...

Silversmithing Jewellery Set Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 Sep 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $465.00

Learn to make a matching set of bangle, earrings and pendant in precious silver with silversmith, Rachel Grose.In this full-day...

Lacemaking Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 May 2026 to 17 May 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $530.00

Learn the art of lacemaking with Lindy de Wijn and Helen Crabb from the Victorian Branch of the Australian Lace...

Ikebana Vessel Ceramics Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 Nov 2026

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $370.00

Expand your ceramic hand-building skills with artisan Minna Graham.In this one day session you will practice traditional slab and pinch...