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• 2022 Retreat, accommodation, new ensuite room

  • Start
    20 Jan 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    23 Jan 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052
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    27

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  2022 Retreat Accommodation - New Ensuite Room (lift access)

  
  

  Single room occupancy (includes double bed, linen, and towel, hot breakfast served in Dining Hall, lunch and dinner, free Wi-Fi internet access).

  *Note – new ensuite rooms do not have air conditioning, however in keeping with the College’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, were built and certified to Passivhaus design standards.

  “Passivhaus is a German approach to residential design that uses a combination of highperformance glazing, insulation and an airtight building envelope to regulate a home’s internal temperature without relying on artificial heating or cooling.”

  Cost:

  $435 - 3 nights

  $290 - 2 nights (if staying for example, Friday & Saturday nights, this will include Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner and Sunday lunch)

  $145 - 1 night (if staying for example, Saturday night, this will include Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch)

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• 2022 Retreat, accommodation, graduate ensuite room

  • Start
    20 Jan 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    23 Jan 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052
  • Spaces left
    5

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  2022 Retreat Accommodation - 3 Nights - Graduate Ensuite Room (stair access only)

  
  

  Single room occupancy (includes air-conditioning, large ensuite bathroom, double bed, linen and towel, hot breakfast served in Dining Hall, lunch and dinner, free Wi-Fi internet access).

  Cost:
  

  $455 - 3 nights

  $305 - 2 nights (if staying for example, Friday & Saturday nights, this will include Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner and Sunday lunch)

  $150 - 1 night (if staying, for example, Saturday night, this will include Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch)

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• 2022 Retreat, trader

  • Start
    20 Jan 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    23 Jan 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052
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    0

  Registration is closed

  2022 Retreat - Trader

  Note: traders only, no destash tables

  Cost: $10 per day

  Trading times:

  Thursday - 7.00-8.00pm

  Friday - 9.00-9.45am & 5.00-5.45pm

  Saturday - 9.00-9.45am & 5.00-5.45pm

  Sunday - 9.00-9.45am

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• 2022 Retreat, day attendee - Friday

  • When
    21 Jan 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052

  Registration is closed

  2022 Retreat - Day attendee - Friday

  Cost: $85 - includes lunch and dinner

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• 2022 Retreat, workshop - Destiny Earrings - Kerrie Putnins

  • When
    21 Jan 2022
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Complete a pair of elegant and easy earrings. Dressed up or down, constructed with or without the optional centre bead and drop, these earrings are always in style. 

  TECHNIQUES: Even-count Peyote, Bead Weaving, Embellishing and Wire-wrapped Loops

  SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

  COST: $35

  KIT: $30 (optional kit). Kit must be ordered from tutor by 5 January 2022.

  A requirements list will be supplied as a downloadable PDF once payment is received.
  

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• 2022 Retreat, workshop - Shrink Plastic Flowers - Catriona Starpins

  • When
    21 Jan 2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052
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  Students will learn how to Make shrink plastic flower charms and beads.  This most enjoyable process can be quite addictive.  During the class Catriona will demonstrate how to add colour and patterns to flower shapes before shrinking them into wonderful three-dimensional flowers.  Watching the plastic shrink can be quite mesmerizing.  Catriona will also demonstrate different ways to shape the flowers.  This class is covering the technique of how to make components.  Students can then take home and use them in their own bead weaving or embroidery designs.  Inspiration for finished pieces of jewellery will be shown in class.

  TECHNIQUES: Colouring and safely shrinking flowers using shrink plastic

  SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

  COST: $35

  KIT: $10 (mandatory kit). Kit must be ordered from tutor by 5 January 2022.

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• 2022 Retreat, workshop - Folded Peyote Earring and Pendant set - Jeanette Downs

  • When
    21 Jan 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052
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  This lovely Earring and Pendant set is completed using folded Peyote, it is fun to do and gives a lovely two tone effect to the pieces.

  TECHNIQUES: Peyote stitch
  

  SKILL LEVEL:  A basic knowledge of Peyote stitch is required

  COST: $35

  KIT: N/A . A requirements list will be supplied as a downloadable PDF once payment is received.

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• 2022 Retreat, day attendee - Saturday

  • When
    22 Jan 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052

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  2022 Retreat - Day attendee - Saturday

  Cost: $85 - includes lunch and dinner

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• 2022 Retreat, workshop - Imitating semiprecious beads with polymer clay - Uta Willie

  • When
    22 Jan 2022
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052
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    0

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  Faux techniques are one of the most exciting aspects of working with polymer clay. We will explore some techniques to make beads that imitate amber, turquoise and other semiprecious materials, which will (hopefully) look even better than real ones.  

  SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

  COST: $35

  KIT: $15 for all materials, including clay (mandatory kit). Kit must be ordered from tutor by 5 January 2022.

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• 2022 Retreat, workshop - Pearlette Bracelet - Joanne Ivy

  • When
    22 Jan 2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052
  • Spaces left
    2

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  This bracelet is equally beautiful on both sides, one has a more pronounced pearl side the other side has interesting embellishments. You can choose which side is face up.  Dress it up or down. It's elegant and you can easily make it wider with more beads if desired. Very easy to wear and fun to make. I love to discuss variations in my workshops, so I will see what I can come up with.

  TECHNIQUES: right angle weave variation
  

  SKILL LEVEL:  Advanced Beginner and up. Must be familiar with using size 15 seed beads. General bead weaving skills needed. Knowledge of right angle weave useful

  COST: $35

  KIT: $19.50 (optional kit). Kit must be ordered from tutor by 16 January 2022. Kit colours peach/copper or purple.

  A requirements list will be supplied as a downloadable PDF once payment is received.
  

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• 2022 Retreat, day attendee - Sunday

  • When
    23 Jan 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052

  Registration is closed

  2022 Retreat - Day attendee - Sunday

  Cost: $70 - includes lunch

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• 2022 Retreat, workshop - Christmas Decoration - Jane Tyson

  • When
    23 Jan 2022
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    University College at Melbourne University, 40 College Crescent, Parkville, Vic 3052
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Make a beaded ball decoration with Danish netting.

  TECHNIQUES: Netting
  

  SKILL LEVEL:  Beginner; once this technique is learned, other size balls can be made

  COST: $35

  KIT: $15 - candle; $10 - holly (mandatory kit as it contains size 9 beads)

  Kit must be ordered from tutor by 5 January 2022.
  

  A requirements list will be supplied as a downloadable PDF once payment is received.

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