Sustainable Timber and Textile Workshops, Talk & Exhibition

Explore the sustainable art of working with reclaimed timber and second-hand tools in a variety of classes at Among the Trees, including a one-off kid’s workshop, and two special classes on the wonders of natural dyeing by Canberra-based textile designer and weaver Samorn Sanixay.

The in-house makers' exhibition showcases art crafted from salvaged materials. Discover innovative ways to address environmental challenges through creative reuse and sustainable practices. Hear an enlightening talk on native bees and get an introduction to the upcoming insect hotel course. Don’t miss our highlight of the week, The Offcut Challenge Exhibition, where participants transform waste into imaginative masterpieces!

• Exhibition: Response to Waste Friday 11 October to Friday 18 October

• Exhibition opening: The Offcut Challenge Saturday 19 October 6 to 8pm

• Talk: Saturday 12 October 6pm – Native Pollinator Insects and Plants

Workshops:

• 11 October, 10:30am to 2:30pm – Kids class: Wooden naughts and crosses making

• 12 October, 10am to 3pm – Whittling: Small Animals

• 13 October, 9am to 4pm – Step Stool building

• 16 October, 6 to 9pm – Woodworking fundamentals

• 17 & 18 October, 9:30am to 3:30pm – Natural dye with Eucalyptus and local native plants

• 19 & 20 October, 9am to 3pm – Adirondack Chair building

Please note: workshops book out fast. So get in quick!

See the website for further event and booking details.

amongthetrees.com.au/courses