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Heritage Artisan Faire
WORKSHOPS

‘Rediscovering the Past through Craft’

15 – 24 May 2026

About the Workshops

As part of AdventureFest 2026, Redlands Coast Museum presents The Heritage Artisan Faire Workshops — a celebration of traditional skills and modern creativity.

Across ten inspiring days, discover the crafts that helped shape the Redlands Coast.

Learn hands-on techniques from skilled local artisans and dedicated Museum volunteers.

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*Discounted tickets for all Redlands Coast Museum Members

Friday 15 May

Leather Tooling

Learn decorative leather tooling techniques – Glasses case or Purse making. 

$125

Friday 15 May

Leather Tooling

Learn decorative leather tooling techniques – Valet tray & keyring making.

$125

Saturday 16 May

Book Binding

Discover traditional bookbinding techniques and craft your own handmade bound book using time-honoured methods once used by artisans.

$120

Sunday 17 MAY

Blacksmithing

Learn traditional blacksmithing techniques at the forge, shaping heated steel into a practical handmade piece using heritage skills (Twisted Bottle Opener).

$245

Sunday 17 MAY

Spoon Carving

Learn traditional spoon carving using hand tools, shaping timber into a functional handmade spoon while exploring heritage woodworking techniques.

$155

Monday 18 May

Ceramic Decoration

Decorate a pre-made clay vessel using textures and patterns inspired by nature, place, and storytelling through ceramics.

$115

Tuesday 19 May

Burnt Brim Hats

Create your own custom wide-brim hat using pyrography, learning traditional burning techniques to decorate a faux suede brim hat.

$135

WEDNESDAY 20 May

Toothbrush Rag Rug

Learn the traditional toothbrush rag rug method, transforming recycled fabric strips into a durable handmade rug using heritage techniques.

$40

THURSDAY 21 May

Leather Tooling

Learn decorative leather tooling techniques – Tooled Leather Belt Making.

$155

THURSDAY 21 May

Blacksmithing

Learn traditional blacksmithing techniques at the forge, shaping heated steel into a practical handmade piece using heritage skills (Decorative Hook with Twisted Heart).

$245

Friday 22 May

Soapmaking

Learn traditional cold-process soap making, blending oils, scents and colours to create beautiful handmade soap bars.

$135

Saturday 23 May

Metalsmithing

Learn to design and craft textured jewellery from recycled metals, exploring metalsmithing techniques and adding your own creative touches – Copper Pipe Ring making.

$245

Saturday 23 May

Metalsmithing

Learn to design and craft textured jewellery from recycled metals, exploring metalsmithing techniques and adding your own creative touches – Open Making.

$245

Saturday 23 May

Glass Fusing

Glass mosaic coaster workshop for children and adults—learn glass cutting and design while creating colourful coasters to take home.

$50(ch) / $95(ad)

Saturday 23 May

Silversmithing

Learn to craft textured earrings from recycled metals, exploring hand sawing, stamping, soldering, and adding creative personal touches – Drop Earring/Stud/Clip On Earring making.

$295

Adventurefest 2026

Embark on arts and culture adventures on Redlands Coast by setting off on a self-drive tour of the stunning local art galleries and museums across the mainland and islands, where you’ll encounter breathtaking exhibitions that showcase the city’s artistic talent and history. Want to take home something truly special? Book a workshop and unleash your inner artist to create your very own one-of-a-kind masterpiece to treasure forever! The full program will be released closer to the event.