What's on at The Tinkerage - Shellharbour
The Tinkerage is located at Reviva Dunmmore, 44 Buckleys Road, DUNMORE NSW 2529
Random weaving with natural materials workshop
Saturday, 21 January 2023
10am – 3pm
Facilitator: Cherry Cor
Location: Reviva Dunmore / Shellharbour
Join Cherry Corr and the friendly The Tinkerage team for a fun and relaxing day of weaving with natural materials. In this hands-on, practical workshop you will learn the free-form technique of random weaving using vegetation to create functional or sculptural pieces.
Note: Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes at The Tinkerage.
Bike Maintenance workshop
Saturday, 11 February 2023
10am – 3pm
Facilitator: Steve Twyford
Location: Reviva Dunmore / Shellharbour
Repair and maintenance are an important part of a circular economy, in this The Tinkerage Saturday workshop you will learn how to maintain and care for your bike making it last longer. Facilitator Steve Twyford will show you how to: change a tyre, repair a puncture, adjust brakes, keep your bike running smoothly
Note: Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes at The Tinkerage.
Spoon Jewellery workshop
Saturday, 11 March 2023
10am – 3pm
Facilitator: Bonnie Herft
Location: Reviva Dunmore / Shellharbour
Join the incredibly talented Bonnie Herft for her spoon jewellery workshop at The Tinkerage. In this Tinkerage Saturday workshop you will learn to transform used silver-plated spoons into stunning accessories. This is a hands-on workshop that will see you walk away with your own spoon ring
Note: Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes at The Tinkerage.
Repair and remake jewellery workshop
Saturday, 1 April 2023
10am – 3pm
Facilitator: Magdalena Pillai
Location: Reviva Dunmore / Shellharbour
Repair and maintenance are an important part of a circular economy, in this The Tinkerage Saturday workshop you will learn how to repair and upcycle broken jewellery. Facilitator Magdalena Pillai will show you how to:
-form links
-repair hooks
-secure beading
-cold forge
Note: Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes at The Tinkerage.
Toothbrush Rag Rug Making Workshop
Saturday, 6 May 2023
10am – 3pm
Facilitator: Jody Hezemans
Location: Reviva Dunmore / Shellharbour
In this The Tinkerage Saturday workshop you will learn how to create a rag rug using a toothbrush and textiles such sheets, a quilt or rags repair and upcycle broken jewellery. Facilitator Jody will teach how to make a bathmat, placemat, or a bed mat for your furry friend.
Learn the hand brading/ knotting method that transforms old textiles into beautiful rugs with a brand new life.
Note: Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes at The Tinkerage.
Creative clothing repair workshop
Saturday, 17 June 2023
10am – 3pm
Facilitator: Michele Elliott
Location: Reviva Dunmore / Shellharbour
Using the kantha technique of hand stitch combined with patching, you can recycle clothing as well as fabric scraps to breathe new life into your garments. Join the creative mending revolution!
Note: Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes at The Tinkerage.
The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for residents living in the Shellharbour City Council area. For non-Shellharbour residents $40 fee applies.
Bookings are available via EventBrite only.
The Tinkerage Shellharbour is made possible by the generous support of:
