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!
Artistic Sculptural Metalwork
Sat & Sun, 8 & 9 February, 10am - 4pm, Mullum, $470In this sculpture class you’ll explore different metalworking techniques in a safe and fun environment. These include, cutting, fixing (including welding) and forming metal, depending on the design you choose. This class is a logical choice if you are a previous welding student or existing hobbyist who wants to expand your artistic and practical skill base. Also, novices who want a safe “taste” of metalwork, are also encouraged to participate.
Beekeeping - An Introduction
Sat, 22 March, 10am - 4pm, 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!
Butter Knife Carving
Sat,15 March10am to 3pm, Mullum, $190
Discover the art of carving as you learn how to select and prepare greenwood timber for small woodwork projects. We will dive into a spectrum of traditional knife grip techniques, mastering the safe use of a sloyd knife to craft your unique wooden butter knife. Learn the secrets of applying food-safe finishes like oils, waxes, and paints, adding a personal touch to your creations. Elevate your carving skills in a journey that merges tradition with practicality.
Car Maintenance Intro
Sat, 22 March, 9am-5pm, Mullum Campus $160A 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!
Creative Non-Fiction Writing for Beginners
2 x Sat, 15 - 22 Februarym 10am-4pm, Mullum Campus $240Unlock 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.
Death-Defying Law
Sat, 15 February, 10am - 1pm, Byron, $90Join Mark Swivel from Barefoot Law as he guides you through the processes and complexities of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Advance Care Directives, Probate Applications, Voluntary Assisted Dying and Document Drafting. The course aims to support you to make informed decisions when dealing with the law and life experiences that relate to death and dying. Mark has been practising for 30 years. Barefoot Law see legal advice as a right, not a privilege and aims to deliver practical advice to the community at affordable rates. Essential support for everyone, not to be missed.
Drawing Introduction
Sat & Sun, 22 - 23 Feb, 9am - 3pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*This short course is designed for those who want to draw but aren’t sure where to start or perhaps you used to enjoy drawing but it’s been a while and you just need a refresher to get you started again.
Develop your drawing skills as we explore an array of drawing techniques and materials with a focus on line, texture, proportion and tone while immersed in a supportive and relaxed art studio environment. You will come away with greater confidence in your drawing abilities and some drawing exercises that can be repeated at home as you continue to hone your skills.
Dreamscapes : Introduction to Dreamwork
2 x Sat, 1 - 8 March, 9am-1pm, Byron Campus, $180This course will explore various dreamwork techniques. Participants will learn to cultivate dream awareness, engage with dream landscapes, and foster meaningful connections with dream characters. Through dream sharing and skill development, individuals will gain a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of dreams, symbols and the use of rituals and ceremony when tending to their dreams.
Face Yoga
Sat, 5 April, 10am - 3pm, Mullum, $130Lift 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.
Growing Bananas
1 March 2025, 10am-4pm, Mullum, $160Bananas, are one of the easiest and most versatile food plants to cultivate. Learn how to grow, manage, and harvest a banana clump organically. Explore the best local varieties, including Plantains and how to utilize them in your kitchen including cooking with green bananas, banana bell and stem.
Healthy Transition to Raw Vegan
Sun, 9 March, 9:30am - 4pm, Mullum Campus, $160Making the transition towards a healthy, energising, whole-foods raw vegan diet can seem overwhelming and daunting at times. This course guides you into new choices, step by step in a safe, supportive, enriching way without drastic dietary changes ensuring, it’s permanence and enjoyment for your wellbeing.
HeartMath Resilience
3 x Sat, 8 - 22 March, 10am - 12pm, Mullum, $160Explore 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.
Keto for Health
2 x Sat, 22 February - 8 March, 9:30am-1:30pm, Mullum Campus, $160A low-carb dietary approach to reverse disease and promote healing.
Native Beekeeping
Sat, 22 February, 12.30pm - 4pm, 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
Sun, 16 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.
Oil Painting Basics
2 x Sat, 22 - 29 March, 9:30am - 4:30pm, Byron Campus, $330A 2-session workshop where you'll learn to create a series of finished oil paintings . Discover how to use light and shade to make your subjects look three dimensional. You will be shown a simple way to accurately mix any colour that you need.
Oil Painting for Beginners
Sat & Sun 8 - 9 Feb, 10am - 4pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*This course is designed for those who want to try oil painting but not sure where to begin or how it differs from other types of paint, or those who have tried it but uncertain how to get the most out of this medium.
Owner Builder Essentials Workshop
Sat, 22 February, 9am-5pm, Byron Campus, $180This 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.
Playful Painting
Sat, 1 March, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Mullum, $160There will be dancing, splashing, spraying, scraping, dripping, laughing and a head-over-heels love affair with colour. Each of us will be painting on our own canvas, adding new layers, in a fun and encouraging environment. Rediscover your enthusiasm for creativity and uncover painting talents you never knew you had. Additional $30 for materials
Printmaking Introduction
Sat & Sun, 15 - 16 Feb, 9am - 4pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*
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, 22 - 29 March, 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, 15th - 16th March, 10am - 4pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*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.
Silver Jewellery - An Introduction
Sat & Sun, 15 & 16 March, 9am - 5pm, Mullum, $320Learn 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, 29 & 30 March 2025, 9am-5pm, Mullum Campus $320This 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.
Tenancy Disputes in NCAT
Sat, 12 April, 10am - 1pm, Byron, $90A short course 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 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.
The Yamas and the Niyamas
Sat & Sun, 22 & 23 February, 10:30am - 2pm. Mullum Campus, $160This course is for those wanting to invest in self development for improved quality of life and are curious to do this through a yogi lens. We will deep dive into an introduction of the Yamas and Niyamas - sacred codes to living our best life, from the ancient yoga sutras.
