Benedict House March April May 2010 www.benedicthouse.com.au
39 Isabella Street, Queanbeyan (on the corner of Crawford and Isabella Streets) Tel 62842868
OPEN WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY 10am – 5pm
Earrings – traditional and contemporary– Learn different techniques to design 4 different styles of earrings
Chain and charms – master the technique of turning and wrapping
Twisted wire Bracelet – sculpt a stunning necklace or bracelet
Contemporary Knotting - using from a wide range of threads – learn to make the adjustable slide knot
Learn the traditional art of Knotting pearls
Design and Colour Theory – understand how to use a colour wheel, and use the elements of design
In Jewellery making
Cost $140 for 7 week course Individual workshops within the course $25 Payment in advance to secure a place
Cost includes use of tools and some findings Kits available or choose your own – approx $10-$15 per class
Saturday’s Creative Retreats
Withdraw from the bustle of every life to relax, learn new skills, retrieve your creativity, be nurtured with healthy food!
10-10.30 Familiarise, morning tea, choose beads
10.30-12.00 Workshop 1
12.00 – 1.30 Workshop 2
1.30 – 2.15 Lunch -a delicious fresh, healthy light lunch accompanied by a local wine, choose beads
2.30 – 4.30 Workshop 3, Fruit platter
Beginners - Introduction to Jewellery – necklace, 3 earrings styles,bracelet learning all the basic techniques of crimping,
finishing, turning.
Intermediate – Traditional pearl using silk thread, contemporary knotting and adjustable slide knot, wire twisted necklace
Your class booking is secured with payment. We accept telephone payments over the phone using credit card
Three days notice is required for cancellation, refunds or exchanges $300 advanced payment for all 3
Note: Classes may be postponed unless there is a minimum number of 4 students Max No of students 10
Groups and Parties + Children’s B’day Choose your Project Cost: $20 per guest
Adult Parties celebrating Birthdays, Farewells, Work place Well Being, Pre Wedding etc on Weekends or Evenings
Lunch /Afternoon Teas Available Bookings essential Min 8 Max 14Guests Guests purchase own bead from $5
All workshops are conducted with the direction of Kate Shelton, Dip. Ed., B.A. (VisArt)
NEW QCC EVENING MARKETS at the Q in March
Good Food and Wine Group
Master Classes, demonstrations, wine tastings, and sharing of resources and recipes
We will provide experiences to develop your knowledge and passion for food using fresh produce from the region.
Enjoy tasting local wines and sharing ideas with members of the group. Meet fortnightly 3-5pm Sundays See Calendar
$20 joining Admin fee - $50 per class $40 per class when paid full in advance Enquiries 62842868
Book Club
A relaxed monthly get together to discuss and swap books
Includes time to chat and have afternoon tea, formal discussion as well as book swapping
Each member takes a turn selecting books for reading and moderating the discussions
Meet first Saturday of the Month 2-4 pm Enquiries 62842868
Beading Club
A morning for active beaders to meet each month. Bring your own projects and supplies and share ideas and techniques.
An opportunity to share the camaraderie of beading in a group where one can learn from other members and Benedict House staff.
Cost $10
Music Club
Soloists
or small groups of musicians and storytellers – established or young - will gather in ‘The
Refectory’ 3-5pm.
Enquiries 62842868
'High Tea' 21 March 11 April 30 May
Traditional food, served with traditional style. Four savoury foods, three sweets, glass of sparkling, tablecloths and tiered
plates - 3pm-5pm Tickets $25 per person – 62842868
Fresh Produce in season fruit and veg from region will held every Saturday & Sunday
+ bread, olive oils, Lindsay & Edmund’s Chocolate and our preserves and Sue’s famous apple pies - reducing the ‘food miles’
Mother’s Day Lunches and Brunches Sunday May 9th
Brunch 10am-12.30 Set menu $25 pp
Lunch from 1pm Set menu $25 pp
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ph 62842868
NEW Joolsy Woolsy Knitting Classes Sundays 10am-12noon All materials available $25 pp