Craft Workshops

Our Passionate Instructors have the Right Knowledge and Materials to Inspire Your Creativity!

At The Old Auction House we run a dynamic schedule of weekend craft workshops so there is always things to do in Kyneton! Our short courses are perfect for your next weekend getaway or Melbourne escape, we cater for couples, families, girls weekends away and even hens parties, as well as our loyal locals!

Our teachers are sourced from around the Macedon Ranges as well as the rest of regional Victoria and Melbourne, to ensure that they are all both experienced artists and teachers to give you the highest quality art workshops!

We work with our local caters and cafe’s in town, to provide healthy, ethically sourced lunches, that are able to cater for all dietary needs, for our all day classes and weekend workshops.

The Macedon Ranges is the perfect place to escape for the weekend with plenty of wineries, restaurants, shopping and incredible local bush walks to fill in your time between your classes!

With a selection of craft studios that are customisable to each classes needs, we are able to adapt to a range of craft mediums and class sizes. We aim to make all classes accessible, for those with mobility or other access needs, please get in touch before you book to ensure we can make your experience with us a memorable one!

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Students in a Weekend Workshop in Glass Arts

“ Absolutely amazing class, very welcoming and such lovely service. The information and techniques were great! Perfect for beginners! ”

- Emma Slater

Student in the Glass Studio

Craft Workshops

We host a variety of craft classes in different mediums and durations throughout the year, with more teachers and workshops being added all the time. Whether you are looking for a full weekend of craft or just an escape for a few hours we have the perfect craft retreat for you in the Macedon Ranges.

We are lucky enough to have three areas to run workshops within our arts precinct. We have Leadlight By Ettore’s glass arts studio, Kyneton Craftery’s intimate craft studio and our Teaching Space in the rear of the building. This allows us to run a full program of workshops every weekend within the hub.

If you are looking for weekly glass classes please visit Leadlight By Ettore

  • Braided Leather Dog Leash Workshop

    Leather Dog Leash & Pouch Workshop

    Join Aram in this all day workshop learning to braid your own leather dog leash in the morning and crafting your own treat pouch in the afternoon.
    $260

  • Leadlight Window of flower being made by student in workshop

    Leadlight Workshop

    A weekend workshop constructing a sample leadlight panel in our Kyneton glass studio. Learn to leadlight from start to finish in two days. Lunch Included.
    $375

  • Plant workshop making Kokedamas in the Macedon Ranges

    Kokedama Workshop

    A three hour workshop with Melbourne maker Lilian, learning to create Kokedamas, which are Japanese Moss Balls filled with indoor plants.
    $135

  • Two multi-signature pamphlet stitched books from bookbind workshop

    Bookbinding Pamphlet Stitch Workshop

    Join Rhain in learning how to make a basic pamphlet stitched journal in the morning and then progressing to making a multi-signature leather bound book in the afternoon.
    $165

  • Enamelled Earring Workshop

    Enamelled Earring Workshop

    Learn to shape and prime copper sheet before learning to mix, heat and manipulate your own enamelled jewellery earrings and finish them with sterling silver ear wires.
    $150

  • Scraperboard Workshop in the Macedon Ranges

    Scraperboard Workshop

    Join Linda in learning how to create engravings on artist Scraperboard. In this 2.5 hour workshop you will discover that it is so much more than the rainbow scratching from your school days.
    $135

  • Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop from Kyneton Workshop

    Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop

    Let Florence show you how to create your own stunning landscape painting in this acrylic painting workshop. Learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting, in this all day workshop including a take home kit and lunch.
    $285

  • Lino Block being inked in Printmaking workshop in the Macedon Ranges

    Printmaking Workshop

    Learn the basics of printmaking in this all day workshop in Kyneton. Rhain will teach you how to design, carve, and print your own design design and give you the knowledge to continue your lino printing journey at home.
    $235

  • Soldering a ring in our Silver Jewellery workshop in the Macedon Ranges

    Silver Jewellery Workshop

    Learn Sarah’s ‘benchtop method’ of silversmithing in this two and a half hour workshop, and make your custom designed ring, pendant or pair of earrings!
    $150

  • Emily holding up one of her Botanical Still Life Paintings Workshop

    Botanical Still Life Painting Workshop

    Join Emily in an all day Botanical Still Life Workshop in the heart of the Macedon Ranges. You will be learn the technical skills required to go from sketch to completed painting!

    $300

  • Gemstone Jewellery Workshop

    Gemstone Jewellery Workshop

    Learn to make your own gemstone jewellery in this all day workshop with Sarah. Your will complete two pieces of jewellery in this hands-on workshop.
    $500

  • A student design in the eco-printing workshop before it is processed on copper mordant paper

    All Day Eco Printing Workshop

    Join Janet in exploring the world of eco printing onto both paper and material in this all day workshop in the Macedon Ranges.
    $235

  • Student Illustration from our Illustration Workshop using watercolours

    Illustration Workshop

    Watercolour & Sketching
    An all day workshop with Castlemaine artist Linda, where you will learn drawing and watercolour techniques. Lunch Included.
    $235

  • A students piece from our glass light catcher workshop near Daylesford

    Glass Lightcatcher Workshop

    An all day workshop using the technique of copper foiling to create your own suncatcher. Learn to cut glass, foil, and solder and have a delicious lunch in the Macedon Ranges.
    $220

  • Mosaic wall plaque from mosaic weekend workshop near Melbourne

    Mosaic Workshop

    A weekend workshop in our Macedon Ranges Glass Studio where you will use glass and glass tiles to create your own wall plaque from start to finish! A delicious lunch included on Saturday.
    $245

  • Student coasters from a glass fusing workshop near Daylesford

    Glass Fusing Workshop

    Create your own set of four coasters and large platter in this 2 hour workshop in our Macedon Ranges Glass Arts Studio.
    $165

  • Wet & Needle Felting Workshop - 3d Vessel

    Wet & Needle Felting Workshop

    Join Glenda in a 3 hour introduction to Wet and Needle Felting Workshop, you will learn the basics of wet felting and then take it a step further to felt on a resist.

    Then you will be guided in needle felting the finishing details onto your pod, like the cute flower on this vessel.

    $175

  • Scrapbook Card made in Card Making Workshop in Kyneton

    Card Making & Scrapbooking Workshop

    Make your own greeting cards in this all-day beginners card making workshop. Combine scrapbooking techniques with paper craft to create your own style cards.
    $135

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Sarah teaching Silversmithing to a student in the Craft Studio

From lost trades like Straw Weaving and Leadlighting to decorative arts like Silver Jewellery and Bookbinding each of our teachers have the knowledge and experience to guide you to successfully complete your project and set you on the right path.

Meet Our Craft Teachers

Craft - an activity involving skill in making things by hand. Craft teacher is the perfect term, their skill is only matched by their passion for sharing it with others. Each of our teachers is a practicing artist in their own right, many run micro businesses and/or work a day job but their passion is sharing their craft with others.

What Our Students Say

  • Thoroughly enjoyed this class, the teacher was fabulous with a quick run down of each component at the start and then plenty of time to practice by yourself whilst she floated through the class providing individualised feedback. Highly recommend

    Kim Adkins

  • It’s rare to find a great teacher who has the gift of teaching without you realising you are being taught, and who makes it enjoyable and ignites a genuine love of the subject in the students through their own enthusiasm!

    Gideon Frankel

  • Was a really great and informative class. Rhain was very patient and helpful and all the staff were very friendly. Also so lovely to support more queer owned businesses. Thanks again!

    Alyssa Galbraith

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    We are always looking for experienced artists, makers and crafters who are passionate about their art and sharing their knowledge to join us. We believe in paying fair wages to our teachers for the years of learning that have made them experts in their field and our teachers love that we do all the admin, organise the class and student supplies so they just have to show up and do what they love!

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