MASTERCLASSES
We’re not experts in every field, so we’ve gathered those who are! Our masterclasses offer specialised skills to enhance your knowledge in a wide range of areas. Learn from the best, and master the skills that you need to succeed.
REQUIREMENTS AND MATERIALS
Bring only yourself; we provide all tools, materials, safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection. For full-day courses, bring your own lunch (morning tea provided for both half and full-day courses). Wear workshop-appropriate clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and sturdy, closed-in shoes.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Course specific practices, processes and techniques, health and safety
Course-specific materials, preparation, and construction
Safe use of tools and equipment
Accurate and safe measuring and cutting
Bricklaying Masterclass
Half Day (9am-12pm) Sat or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Come and dive into a hands-on bricklaying adventure with Garden Designer and Landscaper Bex Phoenix! You’ll get up close with bricklaying tools and materials, and even lay your very own brick structure. We’ll walk you through every step, ensuring you know how to handle materials and tools safely, prepare your workspace, and even create a plan for your bricklaying project.
Paving Masterclass
Half Day (9am-1pm) Sat or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Learn how to complete the basic paving job with Garden Designer and Landscaper Bex Phoenix! This hands-on class will allow you to experience how to use paving tools, work with brickies sand and how to make different patterns in your paving. Step by step you will be guided through how to safely pave, how to prepare the site to be paved, and how to lay standard pavers. Bring your enthusiastic self and knee pads if you have them (if not, a thick towel or blanket will do!) as you will be on our knees for part of the course.
Reticulation Installation
Half Day (9am-12pm) Sat or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Learn how to install a basic reticulation system in your backyard with Garden Designer and Landscaper Bex Phoenix! This very interactive course will walk you through how to put together a reticulation system using poly pipe. Step by step you will learn how reticulation materials and parts (like the controller, valve and solenoid) work. The knowledge you gain will make your home installation a breeze, and troubleshooting effortless.
Making Metal Art
Half Day (9am-1pm) Fri, Sat, or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Join the “Maiden-of-Metal”, Kitty Woodhouse, and craft your very own metal masterpiece! No need to be daunted – we’ll guide you through every step, from basic welding and cutting, to shaping and designing your work. You’ll even learn how to give it the perfect finishing touch, and pick up some handy beginner’s tips along the way. So, why not give it a try? Dive in and discover the joy of hands-on learning and expanding your creativity.
*NB: Some courses have a Plasma cutting demonstration where participants are able to try their hand with the machinery.
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Run Quarterly – Half Day (9am-1pm) Sat or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Have you always wanted to master the art of the car jack and change a tyre with confidence? Pop the bonnet and navigate your way around with ease? Come and learn the nuts and bolts of car maintenance with motor mechanic veteran of 25 years, Gabrielle (Gubs) Abel! Gain a good understanding of how motor vehicles work and their servicing needs, as well as the basics or changing tyres and ‘popping the hood’. Gubs will will also decode motor mechanic ‘lingo’ and have you chatting with your mechanic like a pro! Come and join us! Feel empowered, get on the tools, and take the driver’s seat in maintaining your vehicle.
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