Workshops
A Workshops – Friday 11th October 3pm – 4pm
Strathalbyn History Walk
Join Caroline, the coordinator of the Strathalbyn History Group on an interesting walk from High Street,
Carolyn’s Chemo Caps
Join Carolyn and her team and hear the amazing story of this project, watch them work,
“I Just Didn’t Think Of It”- Creative Ways to Engage Interest in Agriculture
Belinda is a Director and Senior Project manager with AgCommunicators and amongst many other roles, has
Come & Learn Tunisian Crochet
Tunisian crochet. Part knitting, part crochet and immensely satisfying. It is very easy to learn and
Taste of Antiques in Strathalbyn
Linda will introduce you to the collection at their business All In Good Time Antiques. She
Kenny Blake – the story and the statue
Learn the story behind this amazing piece of work and the man who inspired it. Kenny
Creative Gift Wrapping
Join us at Ella Jane for this fun-filled workshop to learn some exciting and creative
A Guided Stroll through Collectable Classics
Join passionate car enthusiast Graham as he talks you through the wonderful stock at Collectable Classics,
History Walk on High Street
Let Kathy Gambling, co-author of the award winning ‘Strathalbyn’s High Street’ take you for a walk
Treat yourself to a 15 minute Neck & Shoulder massage
Let Michelle and Mandy get rid of those knots and release the tension in your neck
The Commercial Hotel hosts a Coopers Beer Tasting
Great SA brewer Coopers presents a taste of some of their finest. Accompanied by a bite
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs
An introduction to Australian Lions Hearing Dogs and a demonstration from one of the dogs currently
Magical Entertainment with Rich Tieger
Rich will entertain and delight you with some magic, some comedy and some balloons! Held in
Gluten Free – the journey & some directions
Sue and Joy have teamed together to bring you this informative session. It will be
B Workshops – Saturday 12th October 11am – 12.30pm Short
Occupational Therapy, have you heard of it?
In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to what Occupational Therapy (OT) is all about
Introduction To Belly Dancing
Start wiggling those hips and join in this great fun workshop with Belly Dancing devotee for
Wild 4 Lilies
Wild 4 Lilies members, in the spirit of ‘have a go” are offering this enjoyable craft
Writing Creative Non Fiction
Best-selling author Liz Harfull is passionate about telling the stories of regional Australia, its people, communities,
Plant Propagation
Learn how to propagate plants with ease. The tutor will cover different methods used to pre-treat
Make and Decorate 2 Tiny Houses
Kits will be supplied ready for you to put together two tiny houses and decorate them
From Pantry to Plate (Vegetarian)
Interested in learning how to prepare and taste some delicious vegetarian dishes? Jane is a long
Understanding and Using your Camera – Basic Camera Skills
Brian has been an avid photographer forever and is President of the Strathalbyn and Districts Camera
Essential Oils for Emotional Wellness
Ever wondered what essential oils are all about? In this workshop you will learn how essential
Wonderful Ways with Watercolours
Explore the exciting qualities of watercolour paints in this relaxed workshop which is suitable for absolute
Warmed Up Creativity – Glass Flame Work Demonstration
Karyn from Artisans at Heart will demonstrate how she melts glass to make miniature vessels and
Success in Succession
As a Family and Business adviser Jo will provide an introduction to what is Succession for
Practical Reiki and Meditation for Health and Wellbeing
What is Reiki and how does it work? Learn the practical applications of Reiki and how
Introduction to Family History Research
Do you want to know about your family’s history. Where to start? Where to find information?
Flower Essence Remedies for Emotional Harmony
Find out about the benefits of flower essences; what emotional states and personality types can benefit
Birds, Bees, Bats and Citizen Science
Coordinated by the Natural Resources Centre in Strathalbyn a team from The Department of Environment and
Silk Painting
Using specific paints for silk participants will paint 2 scarves. Explore colour, design, simple techniques. No
Chiffon Flower Brooch
In this workshop with Judith, you will learn the technique of proddy rugmaking (probably the oldest
French Inspired Card and Gift Set to Make
Learn to use stamping and watercolour techniques using distress and archival inks, alcohol markers and fussy
Understanding Worms
Aspects of worm biology will be discussed linking that to setting up and managing a home
So Do You Really Want To Be A Councillor?
This interactive workshop with Lorraine, who has been a councillor for 30 years with 12 as
South Australian Aboriginal Languages
If you are interested in South Australian history and reconciliation, Clara, a research fellow for the
Empowering Employment (Own Transport)
This is an interactive workshop held at Maxima,19 Albyn Terrace, with experts in the field of
Crochet a Fast Beanie
Now is the perfect time, if you’ve never picked up a crochet hook before you can
Floral Art for your Home
Strathalbyn Floral Art Society has just celebrated it’s 60th birthday and is considered one of the
Art Encounter (Own Transport)
Visit the Stationmaster's Gallery, housed in a lovely historic railway building, this is a Community gallery
Cemetery Tour (Own Transport)
A tour of the historic Strathalbyn cemetery, opened in 1856 - interesting and amusing stories of
Talinga Grove – Olives and more (Own Transport)
Three generations of our family live and work on our land where we grow and hand
Sacred Grove (Own Transport)
Sacred Grove encapsulates Ancient Encounters with three of Australia’s finest medicinal plants on a certified organic
Explore Strathalbyn’s Heritage (Own Transport)
What’s a Furphy, a Tip Dray, the “Solar Flare”? The former police station (built 1858) and
C Workshops – Saturday 12th October 11am – 3pm Double
Women’s Confidence, Growth & Relationship Building Through Horses (Own Transport)
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 11am - 3pm This experience is a collaboration between 3 local, rural women,
Milang History, Railway Museum Experience and more (Bus Tour)
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 11am - 3pm In the nineteenth century Milang was a busy river port. Between
Wines & More (Bus Tour)
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 11am - 3pm Kimbolton, run by 5th generation vignerons, the wines are sourced
Clayton Bay by Land and Water (Bus Tour)
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 11am - 3pm Clayton Bay Foreshore Walking Trail and a cruise on the
D Workshops – Saturday 12th October 1.30pm – 3pm Short
Wool and Worms
If Ewes have worms, you won’t get wool! Well you will-just less of it and other
Preparing For an Adventure Greater Than the Normal Holiday
Do you fancy leaving your daily life behind and hitting the road as a Grey Nomad
Wild 4 Lilies
Wild 4 Lilies members, in the spirit of ‘have a go” are offering this enjoyable craft
Blue Zone: 9 secrets to Living a Healthy Long Life
If you were going to invest in your future best self, where would you put your
A Bit of History – Glenbarr Homestead (Own Transport)
Glenbarr is a heritage listed homestead set on 35 acres of gently undulating farming land alongside the meandering Middle Creek.
Learn How to De-stress and Relax with Hypnosis
Christine has had a lengthy career in Adult education but when she was introduced to Neuro
The Secret Art Of Recipe Writing
Writing recipes that enable people to successfully reproduce grandmother’s fruit cake or the delicious dish you
Success in Succession
As a Family and Business adviser Jo will provide an introduction to what is Succession for
Practical Reiki and Meditation for Health and Wellbeing
What is Reiki and how does it work? Learn the practical applications of Reiki and how
Introduction to Family History Research
Do you want to know about your family’s history. Where to start? Where to find information?
Flower Essence Remedies for Emotional Harmony
Find out about the benefits of flower essences; what emotional states and personality types can benefit
Birds, Bees, Bats and Citizen Science
Coordinated by the Natural Resources Centre in Strathalbyn a team from The Department of Environment and
Silk Painting
Using specific paints for silk participants will paint 2 scarves. Explore colour, design, simple techniques. No
Chiffon Flower Brooch
In this workshop with Judith, you will learn the technique of proddy rugmaking (probably the oldest
French Inspired Card and Gift Set to Make
Learn to use stamping and watercolour techniques using distress and archival inks, alcohol markers and fussy
Understanding Worms
Aspects of worm biology will be discussed linking that to setting up and managing a home
So Do You Really Want To Be A Councillor?
This interactive workshop with Lorraine, who has been a councillor for 30 years with 12 as
Gardening The Mediterranean Way
In this workshop you will learn all about the basics of garden design, plant characteristics and
South Australian Aboriginal Languages
If you are interested in South Australian history and reconciliation, Clara, a research fellow for the
Neck and Shoulder Massage
Book your 15 minute session, with complementary therapist Robyn. This is a seated and clothed session
Compiling a Book on History & Enter into Computer
From a beginner’s experience, you will learn search, record, interview and quoting. Set up as a
Sashiko Embroidery – a Japanese Technique (Own Transport)
Learn how to do Japanese embroidery at the Strath Sewing and Quilting Shop on Rankine Street.
Empowering Employment (Own Transport)
This is an interactive workshop held at Maxima,19 Albyn Terrace, with experts in the field of
Crochet a Fast Beanie
Now is the perfect time, if you’ve never picked up a crochet hook before you can
Floral Art for your Home
Strathalbyn Floral Art Society has just celebrated it’s 60th birthday and is considered one of the
Visit 3 Historic Churches-Guided Tour
Meet at St Andrews for a self -drive or quick walk to 3 local churches. Hear
Come’n’Try Archery (Own Transport)
This Come’n’Try session will be fully supervised by registered Archery Coaches. You will be taught the
E Workshops – Saturday 12th October 1.30pm – 5pm Double
Understanding Sheepdogs, Stockmanship and Basic Training (Own Transport)
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5pm This workshop is situated at Angas Plains, a thirteen minute
Cooking From Scratch With The Thermomix
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5pm Jessica from the Adelaide Hills Thermomix team will demonstrate the
Strategies for a Life That Thrives
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5pm Sharlene is a founding member of the Healing Through Love
Strathalbyn Woodshed (Own Transport)
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5pm The Strathalbyn Woodshed started in 2004 as a council initiative
Bushfire Ready
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5pm In this informative and interactive powerpoint presentation, Jackie assists participants
Singing For Pleasure
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5pm Do you love to sing in the shower? The ladies
Strathalbyn’s Garden Delights (Bus Tour)
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5pm Travel by bus to five lovely, award winning Strathalbyn gardens,
Cruising the Creek Winery Tour (Bus Tour)
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5pm Langhorne Creek is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions in
Bird Lover’s Delight – Tolderol Game Reserve Wetlands (Bus Tour)
DOUBLE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5pm Tolderol Game Reserve Wetlands is one of the premier bird-watching
F Workshops – Saturday 12th October 3.30pm – 5pm Short
Wool and Worms
If Ewes have worms, you won’t get wool! Well you will-just less of it and other
Preparing For an Adventure Greater Than the Normal Holiday
Do you fancy leaving your daily life behind and hitting the road as a Grey Nomad
Introduction To Belly Dancing
Start wiggling those hips and join in this great fun workshop with Belly Dancing devotee for
The Mental Health Toolbox and Why This Can be Fun
The focus will be to build a concept of a Mental Health Toolbox. Also talk about
Herbs, Varieties and Uses (Own Transport)
A discussion around the importance of using herbs in our everyday life. Try different varieties of
Plant Propagation
Learn how to propagate plants with ease. The tutor will cover different methods used to pre-treat
The Secret Art Of Recipe Writing
Writing recipes that enable people to successfully reproduce grandmother’s fruit cake or the delicious dish you
Practical Reiki and Meditation for Health and Wellbeing
What is Reiki and how does it work? Learn the practical applications of Reiki and how
Introduction to Family History Research
Do you want to know about your family’s history. Where to start? Where to find information?
Birds, Bees, Bats and Citizen Science
Coordinated by the Natural Resources Centre in Strathalbyn a team from The Department of Environment and
Silk Painting
Using specific paints for silk participants will paint 2 scarves. Explore colour, design, simple techniques. No
So Do You Really Want To Be A Councillor?
This interactive workshop with Lorraine, who has been a councillor for 30 years with 12 as
Crochet a Fast Beanie
Now is the perfect time, if you’ve never picked up a crochet hook before you can
Floral Art for your Home
Strathalbyn Floral Art Society has just celebrated it’s 60th birthday and is considered one of the
G Workshops – Sunday 13th October 9am – 10.30pm Short
Introduction To Belly Dancing
Start wiggling those hips and join in this great fun workshop with Belly Dancing devotee for
Encourage and Identify Birds in your Garden
Rose has been interested in birds since her childhood and in this workshop, she will share
A Look At Astrology
Monika is a professional astrologer with 20 years experience and this workshop will cover the basics
Yoga
An authentic general-level yoga class, catering for all levels of experience and abilities. Led by Emily
Photographing Farms for Posterity
We will discuss how wide we need to spread our recording of farm life. Posterity –
Self Compassion and Gratitude
The workshop will explore the importance of gratitude and self compassion in our everyday wellbeing. It
All about Attitude T’ai Chi with Jen
All About Attitude - Simple Tai Chi to take into everyday routines Gentle facial – self
On the Tools with Rose Squire – Plumbing
Learn how to take apart a standard compression domestic tap, replace ‘O’ rings, washers and re-seating
Gardening without Poisons
Organic solutions to weeds, pests and disease. Learn about organic treatments for weeds, pests and diseases
Property Transactions – Conveyancing Explained
When do you need a Conveyancer? Transactions explained and the process required for transferring property. Q&A
The Mental Health Toolbox and Why This Can be Fun
The focus will be to build a concept of a Mental Health Toolbox. Also talk about
Herbs, Varieties and Uses (Own Transport)
A discussion around the importance of using herbs in our everyday life. Try different varieties of
Writing Creative Non Fiction
Best-selling author Liz Harfull is passionate about telling the stories of regional Australia, its people, communities,
Warmed Up Creativity – Glass Flame Work Demonstration
Karyn from Artisans at Heart will demonstrate how she melts glass to make miniature vessels and
Success in Succession
As a Family and Business adviser Jo will provide an introduction to what is Succession for
Silk Painting
Using specific paints for silk participants will paint 2 scarves. Explore colour, design, simple techniques. No
Chiffon Flower Brooch
In this workshop with Judith, you will learn the technique of proddy rugmaking (probably the oldest
Empowering Employment (Own Transport)
This is an interactive workshop held at Maxima,19 Albyn Terrace, with experts in the field of