Weekend Workshops
Unlock new skills in just a weekend with Byron Community Colleges weekend workshops. Explore our one and two day workshops, courses and masterclasses here in Byron, Mullumbimby or across the Byron Shire. Quick, fun, and packed with learning, we have something for everyone!
Beekeeping - An Introduction
Mullum, $195This 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!
Blogging Bootcamp Intensive
3 x Sat, 14 - 28 June,9.30am - 3pm, Byron, $330
Master the art of blogging in this three-day intensive workshop. Learn to craft compelling content, build your brand, and stay in control of your voice, mission, and legal rights. Explore marketing, AI, SEO, and communication strategies to create a professional, engaging blog that inspires, educates, empowers, and connects.
Digest Your Best: The Foundations of a Healthy Gut
Sat, 17 May,9am to 4pm, Mullum, $160
Do you feel stuck, confused, and overloaded with too much information?
Face Yoga
Sat, 5 April or Sat, 28 June,10am - 3pm, Mullum, $130
Lift your Face! Lift your Spirit! Face yoga uses muscle exercises, conscious breathing and body poses to tighten, tone and lift your face naturally. During this course you will learn a set of exercises to smooth wrinkles, lift droopy eyelids, improve your eyesight, reduce double chins and define your jawline, which you can practice at home and easily integrate into your daily life.
Native Beekeeping
Mullum, $115Social, semi-social and stingless bees all play a hugely important role in the Australian ecosystem, pollinating our unique wildflowers and more. Learn about bee morphology, nesting biology, foraging behaviour, the importance of bees in natural systems, and the effectiveness of stingless bees as a pollinator of farms and gardens.
NDIS Support Worker Workshop
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.
Paint The Head
2 x Sat, 17 - 24 May,9.30am - 4.30pm, Byron, $310
You need to be able to paint a head before you can paint a portrait! Making the head look three dimensional, solid and bathed in light, is more than just sticking facial details (eyes, nose, mouth and ears etc) together.
Printmaking Introduction
This course provides an introduction to printmaking with a focus on two popular techniques: monoprint and linocut. Students will explore the basic principles, tools, materials, and methods of these printmaking processes, developing their skills through hands-on practice and creative experimentation.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills, this course offers a hands-on, immersive experience that will ignite your artistic passion.
Reflexology
2 x Sat, 31 May - 7 June,10am - 3pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*
Through reflexology, by massaging the feet, you can access various parts of the body and find relief from many common ailments.
During this practical two day intensive, you will learn about the pressure points on the soles of the feet, and practice acupressure techniques and how to apply them.
This is a fun, hands-on workshop that will teach you valuable skills and have you walking away on cloud 9. You will practice and receive fabulous foot massages. This course is mainly experiential, so that you can apply your knowledge immediately.
Reiki Level 1
Sat & Sun, 14 & 15 June, 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
Sat & Sun, 3 & 4 May,10am - 4pm, Mullum, $295
Ever wanted to make your own T-shirt or poster? In this two day intensive you will be learn the in's and outs of screen printing, utilizing professional grade equipment.
Silver Jewellery - An Introduction
Sat & Sun, 17 & 18 May,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 $90.
Stone Setting for Jewellery
Sat & Sun, 31 May - 1 June,9am-5pm, Mullum Campus $320
This course covers an introduction to stone setting for jewellery using cabochon stones. Perfect for anyone who has had some previous experience with metal work or jewellery design and would like to explore their interest in stone setting. You will make one or two pieces to wear home.
Teach, Engage, Inspire
2 x Sat, 24 - 31 May,9.30am - 3.30pm, Byron, $240
Teach, Engage, Inspire: Learn advanced communication techniques to share knowledge effectively in online and in-person settings. This two-day course combines theory, hands-on practice, creative exercises, and mentoring to help educators inspire learners, communicate authentically, and bridge the gap between traditional teaching and digital engagement.
Tenancy Disputes in NCAT
Sat, 12 April, 10am - 1pm, Byron, $90A short course offering lega advice on the rights of tenants and the powers of landlords, the process from application to eviction, how to run a conciliation (mediation) and the basics of full defended hearings.
The Family Law Experience
Sat, 15 March, 10am - 1pm, Byron, $90A short course offering legal advice on how our courts treat parenting and property disputes, the steps from application to final hearing, mediation and conciliation, and getting the best from consent orders.
Writing Non-Fiction
2 x Sat, 14 - 21 June, 10am - 4pm, Mullum, $240
Unlock the power of storytelling in our immersive 2-day creative nonfiction workshop. Hone your voice, master narrative techniques, and transform personal experiences, historical and real life events into compelling prose.
In this course, you will learn how to craft nonfiction stories that resonate, captivate, and connect with your readers.
