Craft + Design Canberra Anytime Program
FOSTERING CONNECTION BETWEEN CANBERRA'S MAKERS AND THE COMMUNITY.
Craft + Design Canberra Anytime program provides an opportunity for audiences to learn from the unique skillsets of our members: individuals who are highly regarded in their fields as artists, designers, and craftspeople.
2024 WINTER | SPRING CALENDAR
8 June | Japanese Timber Spoon Making
Join instructor Nobuyuki Ohashi from KOITOYA Design. Make. Teach. for this full day spoon making workshop. Nobuyuki will guide you through the process of making your own unique timber spoon using Japanese carving tools.
22 June | Limpet's Motif
In this workshop you will create your own handmade textile books using a simple Japanese binding technique and incorporate geometric designs also favoured by the Art Nouveau movement. Each page will engage with slow stitching, textile collage, colour, texture, and composition.
1 - 31 July | 2024 Creative Journalling Challenge
Step into the Creative Journalling Challenge—a celebration of artistic expression and mindfulness. This year, we're inviting all artists to redefine what a journal means.
10 July | Winter Clay Creatures
In this fun and relaxed school holiday workshop,local ceramist Fran Romanowill guide children through simple clay making techniques to make their own winter creatureto take home and paint when dry.
13 July | Cultural Weaving
In this special edition workshop Jessika will guide you through cultural weaving techniques both traditional and contemporary, using traditional and modern fibres and emu feathers sourced by Jessika to make a unique woven wall hanging.
18 July | Exhibition Opening + Artist Talks
Please join us on Thursday 18 August 2024 for the opening of three new exhibitions and artist talks at Craft + Design Canberra.
27 July | Watercolour Food Journalling
Ever wondered how to sketch memorable meals on your travels? This fun 2 hour workshop will give you the confidence and skills to do this.
31 July | Business Basics for Makers + Designers
Starting a creative maker business can be challenging when you don’t know where to start. In this course, over three evenings, artist Lea Durie will guide participants through the basic steps of launching or building a creative business.
17 August | Mindful Clay
Let go, nourish your soul and have fun making by hand in this reflective clay workshop with local ceramicist, Fran Romano.
5 September | Exhibition Opening
Please join us at the Craft + Design Canberra Gallery for opening of the 2024 Annual Members Exhibition.
11 + 18 + 25 September | Spring Stiching Series
If you are keen to try embroidery for the first time or extend on basic skills, bring your ideas and respected artist Sharon Peoples will get you started!