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Upcoming classes at Eckersley's Canberra stores are listed below, or download a PDF of the June to September class calendar here or the October class calendar here. To book for a class, simply call, email or visit the store hosting the class.

Please note: Eckersley’s is not responsible for the care of children. Parents will be held accountable for any stock damaged. We reserve the right to remove children deemed disruptive or who have caused damage.

 

Kidz Corner
Bring the kids to Eckersley’s Tuggeranong’s Kidz Corner and let them be entertained by various colouring in projects using products by Texta, Micador and others.
FREE activity.

Location	Date	Time
Tuggeranong	Every Fri, Sat & Sun	12.30pm–3pm

Scrapbooking/Cuttlebug Demonstration
Or would you like to know how to enhance your special photos and mementos with colours and embellishments for beautiful keepsakes? Come along and learn tips and techniques in scrapbooking. We'll demonstrate the versatile Cuttlebug machine for embossing and die cutting. Our demonstrator will show you the how-to and what not to do, and answer any questions you may have.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Civic	Sat 13 Sep	10am–12pm
Woden	Sat 20 Sep	10am–12pm

Calligraphy & Wax Seals
Have you always admired the elegant finesse of words written in calligraphy? Come along to this demonstration using Manuscript products to learn about the basic techniques of calligraphy and different writing styles. We will also show you how to use wax and seals to add a classy finishing touch to your documents.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Braddon	Sat 13 Sep	11am–1pm
Phillip	Sat 20 Sep	11am–1pm
Tuggeranong	Sat 27 Sep	11am–1pm

Working with Colour
Learn the basics of colour mixing, an essential artist’s skill, using Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache. You will also have the chance to experiment with opaque and translucent effects using our range of watercolour mediums.
Cost $40.00. Materials included. Bookings essential. BONUS colour mixing techniques booklet when you attend.

Location	Date	Time
Braddon	Wed 17 Sep	11am–2pm

Introduction to Acrylics (Part 1)
Always wanted to experiment with acrylics but didn’t know where to start? This hands-on class will teach you the basic techniques of working with acrylic colour. The high pigment Winsor & Newton Artists’ Acrylics have a longer working time and the consistency of oil.
Cost $20.00. Materials included. Bookings essential. BONUS two tubes of Series 1 Winsor & Newton Acrylic Colour (60ml) when you attend.

Location	Date	Time
Phillip	Thu 18 Sep	11am–12.30pm

Introduction to Acrylic Mediums (Part 2)
Painting is often as much about texture as it is about the look of an image. During this hands-on workshop, see how Galeria Acrylic Mediums create fresh, contemporary options that allow you to explore the possibilities of acrylics.
Cost $25.00. Materials included. Bookings essential. BONUS bottle of Winsor & Newton Galeria Medium when you attend.

Location	Date	Time
Phillip	Thu 18 Sep	1pm–3pm

Décor Jewellery Canvas
Make a décor accessory that will show off your jewellery and decorate your bedroom wall at the same time. Using canvas, ribbons and acrylic paints in your favourite colours, you will create a unique and stylish jewellery canvas!
Cost $30.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Braddon	Sat 20 Sep	10am–1pm

Acrylics & Mediums: The Basics
Heard of Atelier Interactive Acrylics and Mediums? These versatile paints have a satin texture when dry, can be applied to flexible surfaces, and have a longer open working time than most other acrylics - allowing you to rework your paintings! Come learn the basics as we demonstrate techniques using the vibrant Atelier Interactive range.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Belconnen	Fri 26 Sep	2pm–3.30pm

Charming Bracelet
Make a unique, personalised “charm” bracelet where you make the charms yourself from beads, scrapbooking products and found objects. We’ll show you how to attach them to a silver chain and close with a pretty toggle clasp.
Cost $30.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Woden	Sat 27 Sep	10am–1pm

Fun Face Painting
Bring the kids in-store to have their faces painted for FREE! Characters include superheroes such as Spiderman and Batman, as well as animals, fairies, princesses and other fantasy characters.
Free activity.

Location	Date	Time
Belconnen	Sat 27 Sep	12pm–3pm

Clever Tools For Scrapbooking

Xyron machines are the perfect tools for crafters, and in this demonstration we will show you why! You can apply adhesive to all kinds of objects used in scrapbooking, such as buttons, ribbons and other embellishments, or even learn to laminate or apply magnetic strips for making bookmarks, invitations, photos and myriad other papercraft projects. Our demonstrator will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Civic	Thu 2 Oct	12pm–2pm

Card & Invitation Making Techniques

Embossing, stamping and punching are simple techniques that, when combined with our extensive range of decorative papers, can create fantastic effects. Come and see how you can create your own unique cards or invitations for any special event. Take home some great tips and ideas to create your own projects.

Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Woden	Fri 17 Oct	11am–1pm

Watercolours For Beginners

Always wanted to try watercolour painting but didn’t know where to start? We will teach you basic techniques such as colour mixing and layer washing. This is a hands-on demonstration to kick-start your watercolour career! Watercolour pencils

Free demonstration. 
 

Location	Date	Time
Braddon	Sat 18 Oct	11am–1pm

Painting With Acrylic Mediums Demonstration

Expand your acrylic painting techniques! We will demonstrate some of the clever acrylic mediums available and techniques for using them.

Free demonstration.

 

Location	Date	Time
Belconnen	Sat 25 Oct	11am–12pm