This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under its Australia's Farming Future initiative

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Green Woman dancing representing Agriculture, Forestry and Environment

Pink Woman dancing representing women being reliable, loyal, dependable and genuine

Blue Woman dancing representing Mount Gambiers iconic Blue Lake, caves, limestone and Aquiculture

Workshop Name	Workshop Code	10.15am - 11.45am	1.00pm - 2.30pm	3.00pm - 4.30pm
Alternative Healing - Relieve Stress	W 1	A	-	C
Antiques & Collectables	W 2	-	-	C
Applying Make - Up	W 3	-	-	C
Archery	W 4	A	B	-
Artwork - Silk Painting	W 5	A	-	-
Beaded Jewellery	W 6	-	B	C
Belly Dancing	W 7	A	B	-
Bonsai Demonstration	W 8	-	-	C
Building A More Capable Community Through Shared Information.	W 9	A	-	-
Card Making	W 10	-	-	C
Chiron Healing/Essences	W 11	A	B	-
Clay Target Shooting	W 12	-	B	-
Coffee Appreciation	W 13	A	B	C
Crochet for Beginners	W 14	-	-	C
Croquet	W 15	A	B	-
Cupcake Creations - Cake Decorating	W 16	-	B	-
Emergency mechanics - for women	W 17	-	-	C
Fibre Art Knitting	W 18	A	-	-
Fiery Women With The CFS	W 19	A	B	C
Fitness/personal training	W 21	A	B	-
Workshop Name	Workshop Code	10.15am - 11.45am	1.00pm - 2.30pm	3.00pm - 4.30pm
Floral Corsages	W 22	-	B	C
Foot Massage	W 23	-	-	C
Garden Design	W 24	A	-	-
Gardening for Wildlife	W 25	-	-	C
Glass Etching	W 26	-	-	C
Growing Veggies/Herbs & Fruits	W 27	-	B	C
Hand Massage	W 28	-	B	-
Horse Whisperer - learn techniques	W 29	A	B	C
How to Buy a properly fitting Bra	W 30	-	-	C
How to make a Pizza	W 31	A	B	C
How to make Pasta	W 32	A	B	-
How to Reverse a Trailer	W 33	A	-	-
How to Spin Wool	W 34	-	B	C
How to use your Bread Maker	W 35	A	B	-
Introduction to Golf	W 36	-	B	C
IT Workshop for beginners	W 37	-	B	C
Jewellery making felt beads	W 38	-	B	-
Jewellery making paper beads	W 39	-	-	C
Limestone Sculpture	W 40	A	B	-
Living Books (A)	W 41	A	-	-
Living Books (B)	W 42	-	B	-
Workshop Name	Workshop Code	10.15am - 11.45am	1.00pm - 2.30pm	3.00pm - 4.30pm
Living Books (C )	W 43	-	-	C
Low Stress Stock Handling	W 44	A	B	-
Make Over (what & how to wear clothes)	W 45	-	B	C
Manicures	W 46	-	B	C
Multicultural Cooking	W 47	-	-	C
Netball for Has Beens & Never Haves	W 48	-	B	-
Off the Page Scrapbooking Clear Tag Mini Album	W 49	-	B	-
Off the Page Scrapbooking Photo Surprise Box	W 50	A	-	-
Paper Making	W 51	A	B	-
Patchwork	W 52	-	B	C
Personal Finance	W 53	A	B	C
Photography	W 54	A	B	C
Playing the Drums	W 55	A	B	C
Pottery with Trevor Pitt	W 56	A	B	-
Qigong & Tai Chi	W 57	A	B	C
Rock & Roll Dancing	W 58	A	B	-
Scrapbooking	W 59	-	-	C
Self Defence for Women	W 60	A	B	C
Sewing Fat ¼ Folded Bag	W 61	A	-	-
Silversmithing 3hr workshop	W 62	A	B	-
Small Business Advisory Service	W 63	A	B	-
Solar Power for your Home	W 64	A	B	C
Succession Planning	W 65	A	B	-
Tools: What & How to Use Them	W 66	A	B	C
Wine Appreciation	W 67	A	B	C
Yoga/Relaxation	W 68	A	B	C

Alternative Healing - Relieve Stress

Techniques & Tools to help Stress & Anxiety. Simple exercises and meditation, working with bush essences.
Presenter Marg Chapple
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 1 Workshop Sessions A - C

Antiques & Collectables

Bring your family heirloom or a photograph of ( or take a digital pic & bring your camera) for a valuation. Plenty of Q & A time and a short presentation on the role of Women Convicts in Australia's History.
Presenter Peter Fairchild
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 2 Workshop Sessions - - C

Applying Make - Up

SKIN RICH - 100% Australian Natural Mineral Makeup. Hands on involvement requiring some models for demonstration of applying natural make-up.
Presenter Andrea Merry
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 3 Workshop Sessions - - C

Archery

Did you fancy Robin Hood? Come along and see what it's all about, have a go at Archery.
Presenter Rick Garett
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 4 Workshop Sessions A B -

Artwork - Silk Painting

Hand painting on silk using gutta & silk dyes, no skills necessary, learn from a talented artist & teacher.
Presenter Jacinta de Brie-Delaney
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $10 p/p
Workshop Code W 5 Workshop Sessions A - -

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Beaded Jewellery

Opportunity to select a kit of your choice and make an item of jewellery under the guidance of an experienced beader. Basic stringing techniques. Kit prices from $5 to $15.
Presenter Miriam Murphy
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Kit prices from $5 to $15
Workshop Code W 6 Workshop Sessions - B C

Belly Dancing

Demonstration and learn a dance. Great for your body & soul. Connect with your inner self through movement. Music available to purchase.
Presenter Belinda Bright
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 7 Workshop Sessions A B -

Bonsai Demonstration

Have you ever wondered how the Bonsai trees stay so small? Come along and learn the art of Bonsai. This will be a demonstration on how to pot a Bonsai and some information on how to maintain your tree.
Presenter Robert Miles & Stewart McIntosh
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 8 Workshop Sessions - - C

Building A More Capable Community Through Shared Information.

Power point presentation & demonstration of the nrmSPACE.se website. View recent aerial images of the South East online.
Presenter Terry Strickland
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 9 Workshop Sessions A - -

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Card Making

Have a go at card making. 3 projects suitable for beginners and up using various techniques including stamping & embossing.
Presenter Pam Kuhn
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Kit $10
Workshop Code W 10 Workshop Sessions - - C

Chiron Healing/Essences

Survival Skills for the 21st Century: A Personal Journey to explore your Energy System. Discover 'What it is', what it 'affects' and is affected by. Learn How to Clear, Protect, Conserve and Enhance your energetic pattern. Remove the 'energy drains' you face daily from people and situations. Harmonise your self, home and work space using simple yet powerful Chiron Healing® steps. This experiential workshop offers you Ancient tools and Essences to make a difference in not only your life but that of those you love & care about - Now!
Presenter Linda Turley
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 11 Workshop Sessions A B -

Clay Target Shooting

Basic understanding of Safe Gun handling and of course the opportunity to shoot some targets at Australia's oldest Gun Club.
Presenter Andrew Hoare
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $25pp - Off site
Workshop Code W 12 Workshop Sessions - B -

Coffee Appreciation

Make a coffee using a commercial coffee machine and learn how to extract the best coffee from your home machine. An informal workshop where you get to enjoy the coffee you make.
Presenter Joanne Gabriel
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 13 Workshop Sessions A B C

Crochet for Beginners

Learn how to crochet a granny square.
Presenter Tiffany Doyle
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 14 Workshop Sessions - - C

Croquet

Have a game of Croquet, learn the rules of this lawn game and enjoy yourself hitting a wooden ball through hooks & loops.
Presenter Gaye O'Neil
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $5 p/p
Workshop Code W 15 Workshop Sessions A B -

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Cupcake Creations - Cake Decorating

Cute cupcakes have enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. Easy to decorate homemade cakes with exquisite results.
Presenter To be Advised
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $5 p/p
Workshop Code W 16 Workshop Sessions - B -

Emergency mechanics - for women

All you need to know about maintaining your vehicle. Checking the oil, water, tyre pressure and knowing your vehicle. Tyre safety and why it is important to take care of your wheels.
Presenter Phil Maywald
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free - Off site
Workshop Code W 17 Workshop Sessions - - C

Fibre Art Knitting

Nutty Knitting and Crazy Crochet using yarn fibres and material (recycled). Workshop $10 p/p materials supplied, or feel free to bring some of your own.
Presenter Doreen Atkinson
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Workshop $10 p/p
Workshop Code W 18 Workshop Sessions A - -

Fiery Women With The CFS

Information about being emotionally & physically prepared for Bushfire in your home/town & how it could effect your family. Opportunity to workshop ideas for a bushfire action plan.
Presenter Victoria Hann
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 19 Workshop Sessions A B C

Fitness/personal training

Come and try the gym equipment under the guidance of a qualified personal trainer. Find out how to use simple equipment to increase your health & fitness.
Presenter Richie Attiwell & Cathy McDonnell
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free shorter workshop 45min -1hr
Workshop Code W 21 Workshop Sessions A B -

Floral Corsages

Make a great Floral Corsage that you can wear to Saturday Night's Dinner.
Presenter Andrea Bartezko
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $8
Workshop Code W 22 Workshop Sessions - B C

Foot Massage

Learn how to give and receive a relaxing foot massage, working in pairs.
Presenter Lorraine Stevens
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 23 Workshop Sessions - - C

Garden Design

Garden Design. Question time some, handouts & notes a power point display & lots of discussion.
Presenter Cindy Cross
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 24 Workshop Sessions A - -

Gardening for Wildlife

How to create a habitat in your backyard & promote biodiversity. Open discussion followed by a live animal demonstration & tips on how to be a wildlife carer.
Presenter Natasha Dawson & Sharn Smith
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 25 Workshop Sessions - - C

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Glass Etching

Come along to try Glass Etching. You will get to take home a glass jar with your design etched on it. Welcome to bring your own Glass/ Jar, otherwise all supplied.
Presenter Rebecca Yoannidis
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 26 Workshop Sessions - - C

Growing Veggies/Herbs & Fruits

Growing Veggies/Herbs & Fruits. Question time some, handouts & notes a power point display & lots of discussion.
Presenter Cindy Cross
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 27 Workshop Sessions - B C

Hand Massage

Learn how to give and receive a relaxing hand massage, working in pairs.
Presenter Lorraine Stevens
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 28 Workshop Sessions - B -

Horse Whisperer - learn techniques

How to communicate with your horse with a language that horses understand and respond to. Liberty work.
Presenter Sue Bartlett
Extra Costs & Special Conditions To Be Advised
Workshop Code W 29 Workshop Sessions A B C

How to Buy a properly fitting Bra

Did you know that over 50% of women are wearing the wrong size bra? Come along and find out exactly how a bra should fit you. Opportunity to buy.
Presenter Val Michelaine
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 30 Workshop Sessions - - C

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How to make a Pizza

How to make the perfect pizza start to finish.
Presenter Jes Cook
Extra Costs & Special Conditions To Be Advised
Workshop Code W 31 Workshop Sessions A B C

How to make Pasta

A demonstration and interactive workshop on making pasta, tortellini/ravioli with local Sage & Muntries Chef, Graeme Armstrong, and then enjoy eating it for lunch.
Presenter Anna Post from Live-In Kitchens
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $15 p/p based on 14 participants. Off site.
Workshop Code W 32 Workshop Sessions A B -

How to Reverse a Trailer

Have a go, it is not as hard as you think.
Presenter Ian McCubbin
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 33 Workshop Sessions A - -

How to Spin Wool

Have you ever wondered how to use that old spinning wheel out in the shed? Come along and find out how it works and spin some wool under the guidance of an experienced spinner.
Presenter Lesley Rorke
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 34 Workshop Sessions - B C

How to use your Bread Maker

Laucke Product Demonstration. Demonstrating Laucke mixes and the different ways they can be used. This will be a watch and learn with tastings at the end.
Presenter Peter Eglinton
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 35 Workshop Sessions A B -

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Introduction to Golf

Discover the golfer's toolbox, the purpose of each stick and how to use them. Some driving & putting techniques.
Presenter Julie Gamble
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 36 Workshop Sessions - B C

IT Workshop for beginners

Learn how to get on the net and basic tips for internet beginners.
Presenter Sarah Barney
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 37 Workshop Sessions - B C

Jewellery making felt beads

A fun workshop making beads from wool, involves getting your hands wet. Take home your finished item of jewellery.
Presenter Julie McEwen
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $5 p/p
Workshop Code W 38 Workshop Sessions - B -

Jewellery making paper beads

A fun workshop making beads from paper, involves sticky fingers. Take home your finished item of jewellery.
Presenter Julie McEwen
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $5 p/p
Workshop Code W 39 Workshop Sessions - - C

Limestone Sculpture

Limestone Sculpting for Beginners. A fun way to experience 3 dimensional artistry from our local stone. A small take home piece of stone will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a hammer chisel and gloves and wear light coloured clothes.
Presenter Merran Koren
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $10 p/p
Workshop Code W 40 Workshop Sessions A B -

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Living Books (A)

Catherine Bird (Organic Beef producer, farm accident survivor), Abi Spehr (Rural Business Women of the Year 2007) and Liz Harful (PR Consultant, Freelance Journalist, Author: The Blue Ribbon Cookbook)
Presenter Living Book Speakers
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 41 Workshop Sessions A - -

Living Books (B)

Dr Lucie Walters(Professor - Flinders Rural School, Inspirational experience in Africa), Marg Chapple (Natural Therapist, Business Woman - Alternative Life Wellbeing Centre) and Eve Barrett (CEO Lifeline)
Presenter Living Book Speakers
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 42 Workshop Sessions - B -

Living Books (C )

Nancy Withers (Beef Cattle farmer, Owner Pomanda Working Dog Kelpie Stud, Chairperson - Focus on Youth Committee), Sandra Young (Al Gore presenter - Climate Change) and Liz Harful (PR Consultant, Freelance Journalist, Author: The Blue Ribbon Cookbook)
Presenter Living Book Speakers
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 43 Workshop Sessions - - C

Low Stress Stock Handling

A short video and an interactive presentation from Nic as well as some amusing yet soberingly pertinent role playing with the audience.
Presenter Nic Kentish
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 44 Workshop Sessions A B -

Make Over (what & how to wear clothes)

Knowing you look good can do a great deal for your self confidence, learn what styles and colours of clothing & accessories suit you. Opportunity to buy.
Presenter Liz Ricketts & Robyn Olds
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 45 Workshop Sessions - B C

Manicures

Learn how to treat your own nails to a manicure with a professional finish and have flash nails for Saturday evening's entertainment.
Presenter Kayla Govan
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $5 p/p
Workshop Code W 46 Workshop Sessions - B C

Multicultural Cooking

Cultural cooking demonstration and participation with skilled migrants.
Presenter Louise Waters-organiser
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $10 p/p
Workshop Code W 47 Workshop Sessions - - C

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Netball for Has Beens & Never Haves

A fun scratch match. Re-live old times & be prepared to laugh.
Presenter Tiffany Doyle & Bridget Trupp
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 48 Workshop Sessions - B -

Off the Page Scrapbooking Clear Tag Mini Album

A great new workshop using a Clear Plastic Tag Album. Stamp & embelish with ribbon, diamantes & photos ( your own ) to make a special keepsake.
Presenter Pam Kuhn
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Kit $15
Workshop Code W 49 Workshop Sessions - B -

Off the Page Scrapbooking Photo Surprise Box

A beginners workshop making a photo surprise box in either masculine or feminine design.
Presenter Pam Kuhn
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Kit $10
Workshop Code W 50 Workshop Sessions A - -

Paper Making

Hands on basic techniques for beginners and up. Some different decorating styles & techniques. Come along to get your hands wet and have some fun. Bring your imagination.
Presenter Dee Provis
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $10 p/p this class needs 20 participants over 2 workshops to go ahead
Workshop Code W 51 Workshop Sessions A B -

Patchwork

A quick easy technique to put a naive style cushion/ table runner together. Your choice of shabby chic, country, vintage floral or brights. Approx. 60cm
Presenter Karen Richards
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Kit price $12
Workshop Code W 52 Workshop Sessions - B C

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Personal Finance

Learn how to increase your wealth - even in these economic times. Open discussion on budgeting, increasing wealth strategies, reducing debt, property investing & share trading. Each participant will receive a book 'The Path To Success'.
Presenter Karen Leslie
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 53 Workshop Sessions A B C

Photography

Basic camera techniques. Lighting, flash, & composition of photographs. Discussion on low-light techniques. Please feel welcome to bring your camera for Question & Answer time.
Presenter Jo Fincham
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 54 Workshop Sessions A B C

Playing the Drums

Ever wanted to bang the drums? Have a go and learn a few techniques too.
Presenter Nathan Creedy
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 55 Workshop Sessions A B C

Pottery with Trevor Pitt

Visit Trevour Pitt's Pottery Business offsite
Presenter Trevor Pitt
Extra Costs & Special Conditions OFFSITE
Workshop Code W 56 Workshop Sessions A B -

Qigong & Tai Chi

Qigong & Tai Chi. This workshop involves participation. You will learn some breathing techniques, balancing & flexibility exercises in an 18 movement sequence.
Presenter Sandra Ray
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 57 Workshop Sessions A B C

Rock & Roll Dancing

A great fun way to stay active. An interactive workshop of basic Rock'n'Roll dance moves.
Presenter Mt.Gambier Lake City Rock & Roll Club
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 58 Workshop Sessions A B -

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Scrapbooking

A single page layout. Choice of masculine/ feminine papers. Use stamps, punches, glitter & chipboard. Bring 3 photos ( optional ).
Presenter Kris Michelson
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $10 p/p
Workshop Code W 59 Workshop Sessions - - C

Self Defence for Women

Martial Arts. Learn some self defence moves Jik Cheung Kung Fu style
Presenter Shannaka Beveridge
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 60 Workshop Sessions A B C

Sewing Fat ¼ Folded Bag

A quick project to finish within the workshop. Making a drawstring bag from folding a small piece of material and a little sewing.
Presenter Sharon Ransom
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $10 p/p
Workshop Code W 61 Workshop Sessions A - -

Silversmithing 3hr workshop

Learn about silver cutting, manipulating & polishing and make a small piece of jewellery.
Presenter Traci Chambers
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $40 p/p
Workshop Code W 62 Workshop Sessions A B -

Small Business Advisory Service

Providing information & tools to develop a small business plan. Also an overview of the limestone coast economy.
Presenter Roger Babulka
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 63 Workshop Sessions A B -

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Solar Power for your Home

All you need to know about solar power. The systems that are available urban/ rural, what size you need and government rebates.
Presenter Norbett Trupp
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 64 Workshop Sessions A B C

Succession Planning

Handing on the farm to the next generation so it's tax & centrelink effective. How to deal with inheritance issues.
Presenter Valerie Monahagn
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 65 Workshop Sessions A B -

Tools: What & How to Use Them

Ever get sick of waiting for that picture to be hung on the wall? Learn how to do it yourself and have some fun with power tools - all tool questions answered and watering systems too.
Presenter Nicole Marshall
Extra Costs & Special Conditions Free
Workshop Code W 66 Workshop Sessions A B C

Wine Appreciation

A 'How to taste wine' session & discussion on Wine Styles & the contribution the environment makes to the production of local wine. Plenty of wine to taste from Hollick Wines, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon.
Presenter Wendy Hollick
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $15 p/p
Workshop Code W 67 Workshop Sessions A B C

Yoga/Relaxation

Blue Moon Yoga, learn some relaxation and stretching techniques.
Presenter Kathy Hincks-Greene
Extra Costs & Special Conditions $10p/p
Workshop Code W 68 Workshop Sessions A B C

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