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Now in its fourth year the 2020 WIRED OPEN LABS workshop series continues to engage outstanding Australian artists and artisans.

We are excited to present thirty-seven workshops in partnership with seven rural communities across Eastern Riverina, South West Slopes and Canberra Regions.

When you book places in our workshop program you are also supporting artists while contributing to the small businesses and communities we partner with.

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*** COVID-19 UPDATE ***

While our workshops are planned to resume from August, we understand the COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly and it is difficult to make solid plans in such an environment (like planning travel, booking a workshop with us etc).  The Wired Lab prioritises the health and safety of our staff and workshop participants, and this informs all of our decision making. We have a COVIDSafe plan and have secured venues that allow us to meet current NSW Government social distancing requirements. As you all know the coming weeks in NSW are critical to minimising an increase in Covid-19 cases, because of this we postponed our Cyanotype and Gum-Bichromate Photography workshops on the 1st and 2nd August. But don’t worry! We have plans to present these popular workshops in October.

As government advice changes, we will continue to amend our workshop plans accordingly. Should you feel in any way uneasy about attending a workshop you have booked or are thinking about booking, rest assured we will accommodate you with a transfer to another workshop later in the year or a credit to use at your leisure or a full refund. If we need to postpone any further workshops on August workshops, those with bookings will also be offered these options.

We’ve been so heartened by the enthusiastic support we’ve received for our planned resumption of workshops, and we, like you, are very much looking forward to flexing our creative muscles again. We are all in this together, thank you.

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This year’s program has  workshops to suit every creative appetite, from beginner dabblers, through to home cooks, DIY’ers and experienced creatives.

The Wired Lab is a not-for-profit company and registered charity, your support of our workshop programs contributes towards our mission to provide a range of community and cultural development opportunities for regional communities.

Throughout 2020 we are pleased to continue our DROUGHT SUBSIDY PROGRAM which provides free places to drought and bushfire impacted people, please click the link for further information. We also continue to offer ‘Creative Kids’ $100 vouchers, and PD opportunities for NSW Teachers. Further information about these initiatives can be found below the workshop listings.

WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE & BOOKING LINKS

SAT 15 AUGUST,  JUGIONG

WILDLIFE ART – BEETLES IN WATERCOLOUR
WITH CHERYL HODGES

WED 19 AUGUST,  JUGIONG
BAKING – SOURDOUGH BASICS

WITH BAKER DOMENICO SCHIPILLITI, THE SIR GEORGE

WED 26 AUGUST,  JUGIONG
BAKING – SOURDOUGH VARIATIONS

WITH BAKER DOMENICO SCHIPILLITI, THE SIR GEORGE

SAT 22 AUGUST, GUNDAGAI
WOVEN BASKET WITH LEATHER HANDLE 

*SOLD OUT* CLICK BOOKING LINK TO JOIN WAITLIST
WITH HARRIET GOODALL

SUN 23 AUGUST, GUNDAGAI

FISH-TRAP LAMPSHADE WEAVING 

WITH HARRIET GOODALL

 SAT 29 & SUN 30 AUGUST, JUGIONG
REUPHOLSTER REPAIR + REJUVENATE
WITH FIONA EDMEADES & STEVE THOMAS, WE, US & STUFF

WED 2 SEPTEMBER,  JUGIONG
BAKING - ARTISAN ADVANCED YEASTED BREADS
WITH BAKER DOMENICO SCHIPILLITI, THE SIR GEORGE

SAT 17 & SUN 18 OCTOBER,  JUGIONG
CORROSION CASTING - POSTPONED TO 2021 – UPDATES SOON
WITH GAVIN BURLAND, REST IN PIECES

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POSTPONED WORKSHOPS
New dates to be announced ASAP

PHOTOGRAPHY - CYANOTYPE 

WITH RAIMOND DE WEERDT, ART OF BLUE

PHOTOGRAPHY - GUM BICHROMATE  

WITH RAIMOND DE WEERDT, ART OF BLUE

WOOL FELTING – FROM PADDOCK TO PRODUCT
WITH  JESS FORSTER

WATERCOLOUR BRUSH LETTERING
WITH  MRS FLANNELETTE

CREATIVE BOOK RECLAIMING
WITH  MRS FLANNELETTE

BOTANICAL ART – EUCALYPTUS FLOWERS - POSTPONED TO 2021 – UPDATES SOON
WITH  JESSIE ROSE FORD

BOTANICAL ART – EUCALYPTUS LEAVES - POSTPONED TO 2021 – UPDATES SOON
WITH  JESSIE ROSE FORD

BOTANICAL ART – FLOWERS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS - POSTPONED TO 2021 – UPDATES SOON
WITH  JESSIE ROSE FORD

TEXTILE PRINTING – BLOCK PRINTED SCARF - POSTPONED TO 2021 – UPDATES SOON
WITH PRINT SAFARI

TEXTILE PRINTING – TEA TOWELS - POSTPONED TO 2021 – UPDATES SOON
WITH PRINT SAFARI

BAKING – ARTISAN SOURDOUGH BASICS *SOLD OUT* CLICK BOOKING LINK TO JOIN WAIT LIST
WITH BAKER DOMENICO SCHIPILLITI, THE SIR GEORGE

TAXIDERMY FOR BEGINNERS - POSTPONED TO 2021 – UPDATES SOON
WITH NAT DELANEY-JOHN, REST IN PIECES

ENTOMOLOGY - POSTPONED TO 2021 – UPDATES SOON
WITH NAT DELANEY-JOHN, REST IN PIECES

CARVE A SPOON FROM A TREE (1ST FULL DAY WORKSHOP)
WITH JEFF DONNE, SPOONSMITH

CARVE A SPOON FROM A TREE (2ND FULL DAY WORKSHOP)
WITH JEFF DONNE, SPOONSMITH

WILLOW WEAVING – PHEASANT – 10AM – 12.30PM
WITH PENNY KERR

WILLOW WEAVING – PHEASANT – 2PM – 4.30PM
WITH PENNY KERR

SOCIAL MEDIA
WITH DAVID FERGUSON, KIMO ESTATE

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
WITH DAVID FERGUSON, KIMO ESTATE

PHOTOGRAPHY – LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
WITH DAVID FERGUSON, KIMO ESTATE

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PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS

SAT 8 AUGUST,  JUGIONG
CERAMICS – HAND BUILDING - 10.30AM – 12.30PM  *SOLD OUT* CLICK BOOKING LINK TO JOIN WAITLIST

WITH EMMA FLEETWOOD, SEASONAL CERAMICIST

SAT 8 AUGUST,  JUGIONG
CERAMICS – HAND BUILDING - 2.00PM – 4.00PM  *SOLD OUT* CLICK BOOKING LINK TO JOIN WAITLIST

WITH EMMA FLEETWOOD, SEASONAL CERAMICIST

SAT 8 FEBRUARY, JUGIONG
MAKE YOUR OWN RESIN EARRINGS FROM SCRATCH
WITH NADINE SHARPE, OWN SWEET TIME

SAT 8 FEBRUARY, JUGIONG
AN EVENING OF EARRINGS WITH WINE + CHEESE
WITH NADINE SHARPE, OWN SWEET TIME

SUN 9 FEBRUARY, JUGIONG
POLYMER CLAY JEWELLERY
WITH NADINE SHARPE, OWN SWEET TIME

SAT 29 FEBRUARY, BOOROWA
LAMPSHADE MAKING, BOOROWA
WITH ANNA TRIGG, 3CHOOKS LAMPSHADES

SUN 1 MARCH, HARDEN MURRUMBURRAH
LAMPSHADE MAKING, HARDEN MURRUMBURRAH
WITH ANNA TRIGG, 3CHOOKS LAMPSHADES

PLEASE NOTE: the dates listed here for both the lampshade making workshops are correct. Due to unforeseen circumstances the original dates printed in the booklet were rescheduled.

THURS 5 MARCH, JUGIONG
BAKING – ARTISAN SOURDOUGH BASICS *SOLD OUT* CLICK BOOKING LINK TO JOIN WAIT LIST
WITH BAKER DOMENICO SCHIPILLITI,  THE SIR GEORGE

SAT 7 MARCH, COOLAMON
WILLOW WEAVING – PIGLET  – MORNING CLASS, 10AM -12.30PM
WITH  PENNY KERR

SAT 7 MARCH, COOLAMON
WILLOW WEAVING – PIGLET – AFTERNOON CLASS, 2 – 4.30PM
WITH  PENNY KERR

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DROUGHT SUBSIDY PROGRAM - FREE WORKSHOP PLACES
Thanks to our partnership with Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network we have a number of subsidised (FREE) places available to those who have been directly and indirectly affected by drought. Financial support is also offered to travel and accommodation costs for those needing to travel longer distances to attend.
A brief EOI is required, the form and eligibility requirements can be found here.

CREATIVE KIDS – NSW GOVT - $100 DISCOUNT VOUCHERS
The Wired Lab is a registered provider of the NSW Government ‘Creative Kids’ Program, which entitles parents and carers of young people (18 years and under) to a $100 voucher towards creative activities. One voucher per child is available on an annual basis.
To claim your voucher the parent/guardian needs to establish a Service NSW account and apply for a Creative Kids Voucher.

All our workshops are eligible for this discount, however, for discounts to be applied you must first contact us before either registering for a voucher, or enrolling in a workshop.
Once your voucher has been issued, send us the with child’s full name, date of birth and the voucher number to reserve their place in a workshop.

PD ACCREDITATION FOR NSW TEACHERS - TAX DEDUCTIBLE WORKSHOP PLACES 
Many teachers across a range of subject areas, from Early Childhood through to High School, have attended our classes and recorded the experience as ‘Teacher Identified PD’ towards their accreditation requirements. This recognition reflects the quality of our workshops, and ensures enrollment fees are tax deductible for teachers.

ACCESSIBILITY
The Wired Open Labs workshops are presented in a range of venues where varying access needs can be met, and all venues are wheelchair accessible.
We have endeavoured to make our workshops as accessible as possible.
Please contact us with specific access needs before purchasing a ticket to ensure we meet your requirements.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
A gift certificate to a creative workshop is truly a gift that keeps on giving, and allows people to choose their own adventure(s). From personal thank yous to corporate gifting we can provide a voucher electronically, or a beautifully presented certificate printed on a high quality gift card designed and made by Australian artists, which we will express post to you.   Alternatively, you can gift a ticket to a specific workshop. Once you click the ‘book now’ button for each workshop, you can select the gift option.

PAYMENT PLANS 
We offer payment plan options for our intensive full-day workshops, and workshops at the higher end of our price range. This allows you to reserve your workshop place with a deposit, and pay down the remainder of the course over a few payments. Contact us for more information on how these can be set up.

BOOKLETS
Our trademark booklets have been distributed throughout the region and are available with our partners or you can view the 2020 Wired Open Labs workshops booklet online here. To receive a copy contact us.

BOOKINGS
Bookings are essential with places filling fast: follow the links below to find out more detail, and book your tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: A 50 cent booking fee is applied in addition to the listed workshop costs by our ticketing manager, TryBooking.