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Weekend Workshops

Weekend Workshops in the Byron Shire

Unlock new skills in just a weekend with Byron Community College’s weekend workshops. Choose from one and two day workshops, courses and masterclasses in Byron, Mullumbimby, and across the Byron Shire.

Our weekend programs are designed to be engaging, hands-on, and packed with practical skills. Whether you’re exploring a new hobby, boosting your wellbeing, or developing creative talents, there’s a workshop for everyone.

Discover our full range of courses and learn something new this weekend!

Beekeeping - An Introduction
 Sat 14 March, 10am - 4pm, Mullum, $195

This workshop introduces potential bee keepers to the delight and fascination of this rewarding hobby. The session covers safety, myth busting, legal requirements, bee keeping and the most important thing - how to get started!
Car Maintenance Intro
Sat, 21 Mar, 9am - 5pm, Mullum, $200

A crash course to better know your car, van or ute, Whether you're a first time owner or just want to know how to better look after your car, this course is for you!
ChatGPT for Marketing (Beginners)

Sat, 28 March, 9am - 12pm, Online, $99

This beginner-friendly workshop helps participants use ChatGPT confidently for everyday marketing. 

Growing Cut Flowers
2 x Sat, 14 - 21 February, 9am-3pm, Mullum, $240

Learn how to grow seasonal, spray-free, and organic annual flowers right here in the Northern Rivers for home and market.
HeartMath Resilience
3 x Sat, 14 - 28 Mar, 10am - 12pm, $160

Explore HeartMath techniques based on more than 20 years of peer-reviewed research. Discover tools to enhance your ability to self-regulate emotions, clear old patterns, reduce stress and recharge your energy resulting in restorative sleep, enhanced vitality and ongoing resilience. This is a powerful skillset to prepare you to thrive in today’s world of flux and challenge. This is a 6 hour course spread over three weeks.
Native Beekeeping
Fri, 20 March, 9am - 2pm, Mullum, $115
 
Join us for a hands-on introduction to native beekeeping with Australia’s gentle, stingless bee species (Tetragonula carbonaria). Learn the fundamental skills of hive setup, bee biology, honey harvesting, and habitat design. Perfect for gardeners, educators, sustainability enthusiasts, and beginners—no prior experience needed.
NDIS Support Worker Workshop
 Sun 15 March, 10am - 3pm, Mullum, $130

Considering a career change? Join our comprehensive 1-day workshop, where you'll gain valuable insights and all the necessary information to kickstart your path towards becoming an independent or agency NDIS support worker.
Owner Builder Essentials Workshop
Sat, 21 March, 9am - 5pm, Byron, $180

This one-day intensive workshop is designed for aspiring owner-builders who want to gain essential knowledge and skills to manage their own building projects with confidence.
Reiki Level 1
 Sat & Sun, 7-8 Mar, 10am - 4pm, Mullum, $240

Reiki is the gentle Japanese method of hands-on energy healing that works on all levels of a person and is simple to use and easy to learn. You will learn how to Reiki yourself, children, pets and plants. You will receive an attunement into Reiki Level 1, an ancient healing symbol of protection and a certificate on completion. Empower yourself today and bring this ancient healing art into your life.
Screenprinting for Beginners
1 x Sat, 21 Feb, 9am - 4pm, Mullum, $210

Ever wanted to make your own T-shirt or poster? In this one day intensive you will be learn the in's and outs of screen printing, utilising professional grade equipment.
 
Silver Jewellery - An Introduction
Sat & Sun, 28-29 Mar, 9am - 5pm, Mullum, $320
 
Learn the fundamentals of making silver jewellery with this weekend workshop. This introductory course covers the key skills you need for precious metal work; perfect for anyone keen to start the journey of jewellery design and making. You can expect to complete two or three pieces of finished jewellery. Additional materials fee $100.
Spirits and Cocktails
Mon, 2 Feb, 11am - 3pm, Byron, $170 OR Sat, 21 Feb, 10am - 2pm, Byron, $170

The Cocktail & Spirits Course invites participants to explore the art and science of mixology.
Tree Health and Pruning

Sun, 22 Feb, 10am - 4pm, Mullum, $120

This full-day workshop provides a solid foundation in tree health before exploring the principles and practices of tree pruning. 

 

Wild Colour, Making Pigments from Nature

Sat, 14 March, 9am - 3pm, Mullum, $185

In this one-day course, discover how to source and process pigments from found and reclaimed materials to create traditional, permanent paints and inks.