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However, participating groups may make changes. Please phone contact numbers if you wish to confirm details.
| East Gippsland Aboriginal Art Corporation Exhibition |
| An exhibition including Aboriginal artists residing in the Latrobe Valley on show in Bairnsdale. |
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| Cost: |
Free |
| When: |
April 7 - 4 June during business hours |
| Where: |
EGAAC, 222 Nicholson St, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
Lesley (03)5155 2159 |
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| Rusted Tin |
| Benita Murray uses found objects, especially rusted & weathered tin, mesh & wire to create her sensitive & engaging sculptural series of works in this exhibition. |
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| Cost: |
Free |
| When: |
April 9 - 27 Tues - Fri 10 am - 4 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm |
| Where: |
East Gippsland Art Gallery, 2 Nicholson St Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
EGAG (03)5153 1988 |
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| Pioneer Skills & Colonial Crafts Day |
| Demonstrations & displays of colonial crafts such as spinning & dyeing, blacksmithing, shearing, billy tea & damper making & traditional games for children. Devonshire teas in gracious Nyerimilang Homestead. |
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| Cost: |
donation of $4 per adult, chn. free |
| When: |
Sunday April 11. 10 am - 3.30 pm |
| Where: |
Nyerimilang Heritage Park,
Kalimna West Rd Kalimna West |
| Contact: |
Lesley (03)5155 2159 |
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| Where We Live |
| An exhibition of fine art from the Lakes Entrance district. |
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| Cost: |
Free |
| When: |
April 13 - May 31,
9 am - 5 pm |
| Where: |
Artspace @ Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre
Cnr Esplanade & Marine Pde Lakes Entrance |
| Contact: |
Jo (03)5156 4951 |
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| East Gippsland on Show Grand Opening |
- opening by Michael Freshwater, Mayor
- art & craft displays & demonstrations
- photographic competition
- children’s displays & music
- sausage sizzle and refreshments by the Cancer Council
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| Cost: |
Gold coin donation |
| When: |
Saturday April 17 10 am - 4 pm. Official opening at 11 am |
| Where: |
Community College East Gippsland, cnr. of Dalmahoy & Service Sts, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
Margaret (03)5156 0269 |
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| Silent Screen Classics (5th Annual) |
- Buster Keaton in ‘Our Hospitality’
- Laurel & Hardy in ‘Angora Love’
- Charlie Chaplin in ‘The Fireman’
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| Cost: |
$12 (includes supper) |
| When: |
Saturday April 17. 7.30 pm sharp |
| Where: |
Lakes Entrance Baptist Church,
141 Princes Hwy, Lakes Entrance
(2.8 km east of Myer St) |
| Contact: |
Arthur (03)5155 3744 Bruce (03) 5155 3531 |
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| Meet the Artist |
Floor talk by Bright artist Benita Murray about her exhibition & the influences on her work.
Join Benita& the Friends of the EGAG afterwards for coffee & cake. |
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| Cost: |
$5 donation to EGAG |
| When: |
Saturday April 17, 10.30 am - 12 noon |
| Where: |
East Gippsland Art Gallery, 2 Nicholson St Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
EGAG (03)5153 1988 |
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| Creative Needlefelting |
| A 2 day workshop conducted by Jenny Romano where you needlefelt a character head and hands, then embellish it with alpaca, mohair & assorted fibres to create a unique wool sculpture. |
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| Cost: |
$130 (materials included) |
| When: |
Saturday April 17, 9 am - 4 pm and Sunday April 18, 10 am - 4 pm |
| Where: |
Bedford Park Alpacas,
415 Nungurner Rd, Nungurner |
| Contact: |
Jenny (03)5156 2041 |
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| Murder, Mischief & Mayhem |
| An exhibition of stories of murder through to natural disasters in the local & surrounding area from mid 1800s to early 1900s. |
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| Cost: |
$4 adult $3 conc. $2 children |
| When: |
April 17 - July 11 open Wed, Sat & Sun 1 pm - 4 pm |
| Where: |
Bairnsdale Museum & Resource Centre 40 Macarthur St Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
Ian (03)5152 6363 |
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| Music & Manna |
Enjoy a relaxing picnic overlooking the magnificent ocean & lakes of East Gippsland. An autumn afternoon of live music, delicious food & wines, & the craft of woodturning.
Hosted by E.G. Symphonia, E.G. Brass & Tasters Wine & Foods. |
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| Cost: |
Free entry. Food & wine may be purchased. |
| When: |
Sunday April 18,
12.30 pm - 4.30 pm |
| Where: |
East Gippsland Shire Offices,
55 Palmers Rd Lakes Entrance |
| Contact: |
Andrea (03) 5156 2162 or dadamj@bigpond.com |
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| Needlefelting, Spinning & Knitting Classes |
Create cute gnomes, dwarfs & other characters through needlefelt techniques. Learn the art of spinning your own yarn, or knitting.
Materials available to purchase on the day. |
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| Cost: |
Nil |
| When: |
April 19 - May 28
knitting & spinning Mon - Fri 9.30 am - 4 pm
needlefelting, European knitting, colour
blending & advanced spinning Mon, Thur, Fri 9.30 am - 4 pm |
| Where: |
1001 Yarns,
16 Radford Place, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
Gabriel (03)5157 9421 |
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| Big Screen Australian Film Festival |
| Presented by the National Film & Sound Archives,
Mallacoota Arts Council & Cann River Community Centre. |
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| Cost: |
TBA |
| When: |
April 22 - 25 |
| Where: |
April 22 Cann River
April 23 - 25 Mallacoota |
| Contact: |
Mallacoota Arts Council 0422 988 890
www.artsmallacoota.org
artsmallacoota@gmail.com
www.nfsa.gov.au |
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| Demonstration Day with Paul Margocsy |
Renowned wildlife artist, Paul Margocsy, whose work has been exhibited throughout Australia, UK USA, Japan and Singapore, will demonstrate the painting of wildlife.
Bookings & prior payment essential. |
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| Cost: |
$25 |
| When: |
Saturday April 24 10 am - 3 pm |
| Where: |
Bairnsdale & District Arts Society Workshop
Cnr Hodgson & Anderson Sts, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
Betty (03)5152 2325 |
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| Lakes Entrance Art & Craft
Exhibition |
Featuring “Aprons on Display” from Boatshed Quilting, fine arts, bonsai, dough flowers, goldwork, gemstones, jewellery, knitting, quilts, schools’ art display, spinning, weaving & woodwork. Produced & demonstrated by craft persons of the Lakes Entrance area.
Short story competition winners announced May 1 at 2 pm. |
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| Cost: |
Donation appreciated |
| When: |
April 28 - May 1, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
May 2, 10 am - 3 pm |
| Where: |
Lakes Entrance Mechanics’ Institute Hall,
18 Mechanics S, t Lakes Entrance
(additional parking in Safeways’ Car Park) |
| Contact: |
Jo (03)5156 4951 |
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| Around the Edge with FOGL |
| A collaborative project between EGAG & Friends of the Gippsland Lakes. Works in the exhibition reflect local artists’ responses to the surrounds of the iconic Gippsland Lakes. Includes three site specific installations. |
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| Cost: |
free entry |
| When: |
April 30 - May 18 Tues - Fri 10 am - 4 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm |
| Where: |
East Gippsland Art Gallery, 2 Nicholson St, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
EGAG (03)5153 1988 |
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| Lakes Variety Concert |
| Choral & instrumental music & dance from a variety of local performers . |
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| Cost: |
Gold coin donation appreciated |
| When: |
Saturday May 1, 7 pm - 10 pm |
| Where: |
Lakes Entrance Senior Citizen’s Centre,
47 Coates Rd, Lakes Entrance |
| Contact: |
Elisabeth (03)5155 1996 |
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| Ag Art Wear Competition Fashion Parade |
A parade of garments (wearable art) made from materials produced or found on a farm. Competition entry forms available from Bendigo Bank, www.egfielddays.com or by phoning Margaret on (03) 5152 4387.
Entries close April 19. |
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| Cost: |
Nil entry fee |
| When: |
Saturday May 1, 1 pm |
| Where: |
East Gippsland Field Days,
Bairnsdale Aerodrome, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
Margaret (03)5152 4387 |
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| Music & Manna |
Enjoy a relaxing picnic overlooking the magnificent ocean & lakes of East Gippsland. An autumn afternoon of live music, delicious food & wines, & the craft of woodturning.
Hosted by E.G. Symphonia, E.G. Brass & Tasters Wine & Foods. |
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| Cost: |
Free entry. Food & wine may be purchased. |
| When: |
SundayMay 28,
12.30 pm - 4.30 pm |
| Where: |
Port of Bairnsdale,
Mitchell Port Rd, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
Andrea (03) 5156 2162 or dadamj@bigpond.com |
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| Creating & Decorating a Miniature Room |
Come & be part of a small group (max 5 people) who will assemble & decorate a small room in 1/12 scale, ready to furnish. No previous experience required. Includes home made scones, jam, cream, tea & coffee.
Tutors: Peter & Desma Payne. |
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| Cost: |
$125 includes all materials, tuition & use of class tool kits |
| When: |
Monday May 3, 2 pm - 4.30 pm and Monday May 10, 2 pm - 4.30 pm |
| Where: |
National Dollhouse Gallery,
24 School Rd, Swan Reach
(travel under Swan Reach bridge, then first right) |
| Contact: |
Desma (03)5156 4436 |
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| Understanding the Miniaturist World |
Complimentary introductory information sessions. Come & be introduced to the wonderland of tiny treasures that is the miniaturist hobby. Limited places. Bookings essential.
Tutors: Peter & Desma Payne. |
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| Cost: |
Free (complimentary home made scones, jam,
cream, tea & coffee.) |
| When: |
Monday May 3 10 am - 11.30 am or
Monday May 10 6 pm - 8.30 pm or
Sunday May 16 10 am - 11.30 am |
| Where: |
National Dollhouse Gallery,
24 School Rd, Swan Reach
(travel under Swan Reach bridge, then first right) |
| Contact: |
Desma (03)5156 4436 |
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| Light Up Your Miniature Display |
Learn how to apply 12 volt electrical wiring to add a magical touch to your miniature creation.
Complimentary home made scones, jam, cream, tea & coffee.
Max. 5 adults per group so bookings essential. |
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| Cost: |
$25 includes all materials, tuition & use of class tool kits |
| When: |
Tuesday May 4 10 am - 12 noon or
Tuesday May 11 6 pm - 8 pm |
| Where: |
National Dollhouse Gallery,
24 School Rd, Swan Reach
(travel under Swan Reach bridge, then first right) |
| Contact: |
Desma (03)5156 4436 |
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| Feast on Art at feastonart gallery |
Multi-talented, multi-cultural, multi-media, multi-coloured visual feast - a Feast On Art |
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| Cost: |
Free |
| When: |
May 6 - 31, 10 am - 4 pm 7 days official opening May 8 at 2 pm |
| Where: |
feastonart gallery, 136 Nicholson St, (cnr Wolseley St), Orbost |
| Contact: |
feastonart gallery (03)5154 2136
feastonart@egipps.net |
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| Lindenow Art & Craft Exhibition |
Displays & demonstrations by local art & craft people with music from the Lindenow P.S. Choir.
On Sunday pick up a map from Lindenow Hall & see artists at work during the Progressive Art Show. |
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| Cost: |
Gold coin donation |
| When: |
Friday May 7, 10 am - 4 pm, 7 pm - 9 pm
Saturday May 8, 10 am - 4 pm
Official opening 11 am
Sunday May 9, 10 am - 2 pm (including progressive art show) |
| Where: |
Lindenow Hall,
Main Rd, Lindenow |
| Contact: |
Julie (03)5157 6317 or Joy (03)5157 1496 |
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| East Gippsland Wool & Craft Open Day |
Watch spinners transform fleece into yarn & knitters turn yarn into fabric. Feel the raw fleece. See fleece dyed with eucalyptus leaves. View other crafts & talk to craftspeople. |
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| Cost: |
Free entry |
| When: |
Saturday May 8. 10 am - 3 pm |
| Where: |
Community College, East Gippsland Rooms 14 & 15 (Mitchell Studio & Pottery) |
| Contact: |
Krys (03)5156 3099 |
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| Natural High |
An exhibition of arts & crafts from the Omeo region, e.g. paintings, needlecraft, sculpture, jewellery, silk painting, photography & much more. |
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| Cost: |
Gold coin donation |
| When: |
Saturday May 8, 10 am - 4 pm |
| Where: |
Swifts Creek Hall,
Great Alpine Rd, Swifts Creek |
| Contact: |
Deirdre (03)5159 4335 Valerie (03)5159 4428 |
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| Paper Arts Gippsland East Mini - Exhibition |
An exhibition with a difference. Acrylic books created by members of “PAGE” paper group & other local artists. |
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| Cost: |
Free |
| When: |
May 10 - May 24,
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Tues 9.30 am - 1 pm, Sat 9.30 am - 12 noon |
| Where: |
Bairnsdale Library,
22 Service St, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
Margaret (03)5156 4802,
EGAG (03) 5153 1988 |
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| Riviera Quilters’ 10th Biennial Exhibition 2010 |
Quilt exhibition showcasing quilts & related items.
Wide variety of beautiful quilts of many types & sizes.
Includes “challenge” section with theme “21st Birthday” as Riviera Quilters is celebrating its 21st birthday. |
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| Cost: |
modest entry fee |
| When: |
Friday May 14, 7 pm
Opening Night (tickets available)
May 15 &16, 10 am - 4 pm |
| Where: |
St Mary’s Parish Hall, Bairnsdale
(enter from McDonald’s car park off Princes Hwy, Bairnsdale) |
| Contact: |
Vicki (03) 5156 8972 Ann (03) 5156 0223 |
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| Miniature Rooms Display |
A display of miniature rooms created in workshops. |
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| Cost: |
No charge |
| When: |
May 19 - May 30, Wed - Sun
Launch May 16, 2 pm |
| Where: |
National Dollhouse Gallery,
24 School Rd, Swan Reach
(travel under Swan Reach bridge, then first right) |
| Contact: |
Desma (03)5156 4436 |
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| 16th Choir Festival |
Choirs from East Gippsland come together to sing individually and en masse. Some audience participation. |
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| Cost: |
Donation |
| When: |
Sunday May 16, 2 pm |
| Where: |
Bairnsdale Uniting Church,
Great Alpine Rd, Lucknow |
| Contact: |
Rose (03)5152 5763 |
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| Bairnsdale & District Art Society“On Show” |
A selection of art works by members of the Bairnsdale& District Art Society. Opened by renowned artist Edward Berry. |
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| Cost: |
free entry to Gallery |
| When: |
May 21 - June 6
Tue - Fri 10 am - 4 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm
Opening May 21 |
| Where: |
East Gippsland Art Gallery (EGAG),
2 Nicholson St, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
EGAG (03)5153 1988, Betty (03)5152 2325 |
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| Mixed Bag Exhibition |
An interesting & exciting exhibition of art works in a variety of styles & mediums from many of East Gippsland’s talented artists. |
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| Cost: |
opening night $5, weekend $2 |
| When: |
opening Friday May 21, 7 pm
May 22 - 23, 10 am - 4 pm |
| Where: |
Bruthen Mechanics Hall,
Main St, Bruthen |
| Contact: |
Joy (03)5157 5243 |
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| The Pyjama Game |
Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Company presents the 1950’s musical “The Pyjama Game”. |
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| Cost: |
to be announced |
| When: |
May 21, 22, 28, 29 7.30 pm
May 23, 30 2 pm
(subject to change) |
| Where: |
Auditorium,
Bairnsdale Aquatic & Recreation Centre,
McKean St, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
BPL Theatre Co. 0419 626 892 |
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| Fusion Fibre Arts Network Come & Create Day |
A special creative session with textiles & fibre, including discharge dyeing. Contact Rhonda for more information. |
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| Cost: |
TBA |
| When: |
Saturday May 22, 10 am - 4 pm |
| Where: |
Forestech,
Princes Hwy, Nungurner |
| Contact: |
Rhonda (03)5156 0222 |
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| Artist Journal with Potential |
Books may be a record of ideas, events, a journey or a collection of memorabilia. Participants in this workshop will create books within a book, flipouts, suspended pages, pockets & envelopes. |
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| Cost: |
$100 |
| When: |
May 22 - 23, 10 am - 4 pm
materials list required & BYO lunch |
| Where: |
Bairnsdale & District Arts Society Hall,
Cnr Anderson & Hodgson Sts, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
EGAG (03)5153 1988 |
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| Naturally Nuno |
Design & create your own beautiful silk nuno neckpiece or scarf. Embellish with embroidery, beads or found objects of your choice. |
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| Cost: |
$65 per person |
| When: |
Saturday May 29, 9.30 am - 4.30pm |
| Where: |
Mitchell Studio’,
Community College East Gippsland,
Dalmahoy St, Bairnsdale |
| Contact: |
Marion (03)5156 8390 |
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| Cash for Stash |
Pick up a bargain! Fabrics, patterns, decorative threads, beads, books, etc.
EGOS raffle drawn at 1.30 pm. |
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| Cost: |
$15 per stall holder. Entry free |
| When: |
Saturday May 29, 9.30 am - 2.30 pm |
| Where: |
Lakes Entrance Mechanics Institute Hall,
18 Mechanics St, Lakes Entrance
(additional parking in Safeways’ car park) |
| Contact: |
Margaret (03)5156 0269 |
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| Doll Making Classes |
Working with polymer clay you will learn the basics of making your own original character doll. A two day workshop.
For a full description visit www.seabreezecreations.com |
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| Cost: |
$120 plus $25 kit fee |
| When: |
Saturday May 29, 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday May 30, 9 am - 4 pm |
| Where: |
RSL Hall, Metung |
| Contact: |
Jenny (03)5156 2041
or email romano45@iinet.net.au |
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