Reviva Dunmore (tip shop)

When: Saturday 18 January 2025 10am to 3pm

Join our teacher Wendy Bell and get creative using recycled electrical or telephone wire. Try making a small basket or sculpture, trap a rock, make a wall hanging or just experiment. Wendy will teach you a variety of basketry techniques. Beginners and more experienced basket makers are welcome.

BYO: If you have small fine wire cutters bring them along.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 15 February 2025 10am to 3pm

Give your old denim jeans a new life! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to upcycle denim into a stylish and durable cushion cover. Bring along your creativity and leave with a unique, eco-friendly home accessory.

BYO: BYO cushion, fabric scissors and your sewing machine. The Tinkerage will provide the jeans.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 22 March 2025 10am to 3pm

Magdalena will teach you how to repair/upcycle your broken jewellery. Don’t throw it out! Learn how to form links, hooks, secure beading, or learn some cold forging.

BYO: safety glasses, ear protection, protective gloves and any jewellery you would like to repair or upcycle

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 15 April 2025 10am to 3pm

Recycle your fabrics by screen printing onto them with new funky designs. Revamp items such as cushion covers, tote bags, pillowcases, aprons, tea-towels and tablecloths. Kathy will teach you how to print images onto cotton and linen textiles in creative ways.

BYO: any cushion covers, tote bags, pillowcases, aprons, tea-towels, or some salvaged fabric to print onto if you already have these. The Tinkerage will also have some to choose from.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 17 May 2025 10am to 3pm

Do your clothes need shortening, hemming, a waistband that needs taking in, or a button that needs sewing on? Learn how to do these things and more with dressmaker Joan Lucas.

BYO: clothes that need alteration, fabric scissors, and your sewing machine.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 14 June 2025 10am to 3pm

Bonnie will share with you some of her skills in transforming salvaged silver-plated cutlery into wonderful jewellery pieces. Whether you choose to bring your own silverware or use the provided silverware, it’s an opportunity to explore your artistic side and leave with custom-made, one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces that reflect your style and creativity.

BYO: safety glasses and silver spoons if you already have them.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 26 July 2025 10am to 3pm

Using colourful broken tiles, you will create beautiful functional art for your home or garden. Get creative and revamp a small pot, stepping stone or trivet.

Please note that grouting of the mosaics will need to be done another day due to adhesive setting time. This can be done at home or on a Thursday or Friday when The Tinkerage is open.

BYO: safety goggles

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.