‘Hummingbird Suncatcher’ Workshop

Hummingbirds are often seen as symbols of joy, resilience and hope. Their remarkable ability to hover, change direction, and travel great distances despite their small size reminds us of strength, adaptability, and the importance of finding sweetness in everyday life.

In this brand new workshop with Alana, students will create a beautiful hummingbird suncatcher using wire, beads, and decorative accents in this hands-on creative workshop.

Guided step-by-step by Alana, you’ll learn wire-shaping and wrapping techniques to form an elegant hummingbird shape which can then be embellished with wire, beads and crystals however you wish.
Many of these techniques can also be transferred to jewellery making for those wanting to expand on their jewellery making skills.

You will leave with a unique, handmade piece to brighten your home, garden, or window space and the enthusiasm to create even more!

Please note: if you do not wish to make a suncatcher you could make a large pendant instead. 

Date & Time:
Sunday 20th September
10.00am to 4.00pm

The studio will be open from 9.45am.
Please be ready to start your workshop at 10am so that you don’t miss any important information.
If you are late to class, you may be asked to wait until a suitable pause in tuition when your tutor will come and get you and catch you up so you do not interrupt the flow of the workshop.

Venue:
Whimsical Creatives
Rear 183 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777
(Entry via Church Street/River Street Carpark)

Tutor:
Alana Jones of ‘Sparkling Dragon Designs’.
Alana has been creating and making since around 8 years of age and has always been delighted by pretty, sparkly and colourful things.

Skill Level:
All skill levels are welcome including patient beginners.
Students need to be 16+ to attend.

Cost:
$160 plus some materials if needed.
There is no mandatory kit fee to keep costs down for those who already have the materials at home however we can put a kit together for you on the day if you prefer – just let us know.

Workshop Price includes:
– Tuition
– Wire to create your hummingbird frame
– A glass focal for the bottom of your suncatcher (if desired)
– Use of Tools (if needed)
– Consumables
– Morning and Afternoon tea (please let us know of any intolerances or allergies and we’ll do our best to accommodate you)
– Tea/coffee
– Loyalty Card Stamps x 2!

EFTPOS & Credit Card Facilities Available.

If you would like to book a position for this class, you can do so online (preferred, so we all have a copy of the transaction) or call Dani on 0412 662 179. Once you have booked in, you will receive a manual ‘Confirmation of Booking’ email approximately a week before the workshop which will include a booking reminder plus all the information you need for this workshop (you may need to check your spam or promotions folder as sometimes they end up in there!).

Extra Information Regarding COVID/Illness:
We ask that you remember that we are a small business run by someone with chronic illnesses. Many of our visitors are also immune compromised. Please do not visit the studio if you are unwell in any way. Thank you for your understanding.

Why Do a Workshop with Us?
Here’s what makes us different from other creative spaces.

•  All our Tutors are experienced in teaching and have many years of experience working with their respective mediums/in their field of expertise – for most of our tutors this is over 15 years experience.
• Our workshop sizes are small with no more than 12 students.
• We provide a friendly, inviting space and cater for many challenges you may face  (health issues, food intolerances, anxiety, etc.). Many of our students (and some of our tutors) suffer from chronic illness and have special needs. If you have any concerns, please feel free to reach out to Dani who will do her best to help you out;
• We use only high quality materials/products in our workshops and myself and our Tutors are familiar with how these work and can give you accurate information/answers to your questions;
• Students are able to browse our 1500+ products and purchase if they wish to either before, during or after their workshop;
• We offer payment plan options on most workshops as we understand that finances can be tight (please email if you’d like to take advantage of this);
• We offer a workshop Loyalty Program – receive one stamp per half day workshop and two stamps for a full day – when you collect 10 stamps, your loyalty card turns into a $50 voucher!
• We are fully insured and there is always someone on site who has a Level 2 first aid qualification and asthma management training. All tutors who are working with children have current, valid Working with Children Checks.
• We offer ‘after workshop’ support for all our students. Students can ask questions of our tutors and refresh any information they need to after the workshop via email, phone or in our Facebook group especially for students.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you at the Studio very soon!