Bywong Art & Craft

Enter the world of creativity where ideas can turn into masterpieces, collectibles and even edibles. Hobbies can be a natural therapy when you spend time doing something you enjoy, you tend to lose track of time.


May
29
10:30 AM10:30

Cookie Class

COOKIE CLASS - This is a fun relaxing class. In this class the participant will receive 9 different shaped ready baked cookies plus practice biscuits. Participants will observe demonstrations of piping techniques suitable for a variety of themed cookies. Topics covered in class include how to use a piping bag, how to make royal icing, its consistencies and suitability of consistency to the chosen design, floodwork, variety of colour mediums, edible petal dusts, cake pens, edible enhancements.

All ingredients and equipment is available to the participant while in the studio.

Tea, coffee, chilled water is available throughout the class. There is a break at approximately 12.30. It is suggested participants bring along snacks or a sandwich to eat during the break)

Time 10.30 am to 3.30pm

Suitable for ages 13+ (under 16 to be accompanied by an adult participating family member)

Cost: $50 per person

Position in class is guaranteed once payment for the class is received and cleared.

Participants will take home all of their masterpieces. PLEASE BRING A TRAY to layout your masterpieces ready for safe transport home.

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May
22
10:30 AM10:30

Felt Bag

FELT BAG - In this class participants will learn the ancient craft of felt making using modern methods. This is a hands on class, and is an energetic process. Participants are provided with all materials and instruction to complete a felt bag. The approximate completed size of the bag is 22cm x 22cm (8 1/2 “ x 8 1/2”) .

Demonstrations and instruction is provided to enable the participant to complete their project.

Topics discussed and applied include:  Wet felting technique, planning your design, what is a resist and its uses, how to prepare and use pre-felts, how to select and use natural fibres, non wool fibres and how embellishments can enhance a project.         

This class is suitable for ages 15+

Time: 10.30 to 3.30

Location: Bywong Art and Craft Studio

Cost is $145.00 per person.

Payment is by Direct deposit or PayPal

To make a booking Contact Us

dandaloovines@gmail.com reference Felt Class OR 0422236998 reference Felt Class

Position in class ONLY guaranteed after payment received and cleared

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Mar
20
11:00 AM11:00

Cookie Workshop

Cookie Workshop. This is no cure for Covid but this workshop can put a smile on your dial. The workshop will provide the skills and knowledge to produce a variety of fun cookies. There will be demonstrations of piping techniques suitable to decorate the cookies. Each participant will receive 9 different shaped ready baked cookies.

While in the workshop participants will have access to equipment and ingredients necessary to complete their cookies.

In this workshop you will become familiar with royal icing, royal icing consistencies and their uses.

There will be a variety of decorations, edible petal dusts & colourings available to enhance the cookies.

Each participant will take home a minimum of 9 decorated cookies. All you need to bring is a tray to take home your completed masterpieces.

Suitable for ages 13+ (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult participating family member))

There will be a 15 minute break mid way (tea, coffee, water is provided) It is suggested you bring a snack, piece of fruit or a sandwich when having a break.

Cost is $50 per person

Position in the workshop is only guaranteed when payment is received.

Working with children Check cleared to 2025

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Mar
6
10:00 AM10:00

Sugar Cookie Fun

Cookie Workshop. Let loose the creative cookie within. In this workshop you will learn how to make and decorate a variety of trendy cookies suitable for a variety of occasions. You will learn how to make royal icing and how to use pettinice to create a stunning cookie. Refreshments will be available along with a tonne of fun. FULLY BOOKED.

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Jul
8
10:00 AM10:00

Macaron Magic

Macaron Magic is a 4.5 hour workshop.  This workshop provides you with the skills and knowledge to make macarons from scratch.  No packet mixes here!.  This workshop teaches the participants the Italian macaron method.  This is a full filled hands on workshop with yummy sample tasting.  You get to take home some of these delicious special treats. A full description is available in Classes/Workshop.

Suitable for ages 16+.  Cost per person is $80

Refreshments are included

Booking and how to pay are in Workshop description.

Teddy bear picnic anyone?

Teddy bear picnic anyone?

Italian macarons with praline

 

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Jul
1
10:00 AM10:00

Felting for fun

Felting for beginners.  Learn the Art of creating felted objects.  This five hour wet felting workshop will provide the skills and knowledge to create one item which may be a bag, bowl or piece of jewellery.  Tools, equipment, wool and embellishments are provided for use in the workshop.  You will take home the felted item you create.  Full details are found in Classes and Workshops.

Suitable for ages 13+  Cost per person $65.00

Refreshments are included in this workshop.

Some examples of felting made in Bywong Art and Craft

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Mar
25
to Apr 8

Cake Decorating course

This course is suitable for beginners to the more experienced cake decorator. The course comprises three classes 25th March, 1st April and 8th April.  For full class description please refer to Workshop description.            FULL

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Aug
27
to Sep 10

Cake Decorating Course

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Cake Decorating course for beginners and experienced participants.  This is a 12 hour course which comprises 3 by 4 hour sessions.  For full details refer to Workshop/Class descriptions.

Instruction is provided by multi award winning Grand champion Cake Decorator and Champion of various mixed media arts 

This course is suitable for 16+ and cost per person is $195.00

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Jul
2
12:30 PM12:30

Exploring Polymer Clay

This class is hands on.  This is a four hour class in which you will apply skills learned to complete one project.

Learn:  Types of clay available

             Why condition clay and how to condition clay

             Storing clay

             How to cure clay

             Colouring clay techniques

             Creating patterns and textures in clay

             Planning your project

 Project:  Macau OR Floral OR Amphibian etc  (project may be mounted as a brooch)

All tools, equipment, block of clay will be provided for you to use during the class.

This class is suitable for ages 13+                                        Afternoon tea is included

Cost per person is $50

Payment by PayPal or Direct deposit.              Bookings essential

 

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Jun
25
12:30 PM12:30

Sugar roses

Sugar roses are so popular on celebration cakes.  This is a four hour hands on class where participants learn to make sugar modelling paste, learn how to use cake decorating equipment to form and shape a simple dog rose, a formal stem rose and a two tone rose.  You will learn the art of colouring these edible flowers with beautiful food safe petal dusts.  You will be provided with all necessary equipment and consumables to complete your projects.  Enjoy your afternoon with like minded people.  Afternoon tea is included. 

Cost: $50 per person.  Suitable for ages 13+

12.30 to 4.30

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Feb
20
12:30 PM12:30

Sugar flowers

Discover the art of making beautiful edible sugar flowers and leaves from the winner 2015 Royal Canberra Show Grand Champion Cake decorator.

Whilst in the studio you will be provided with all required equipment to make and present your flowers and leaves, you are NOT required to purchase any tools or equipment for this workshop. Flower types will be selected from a list suitable to attendees skill level.  Flowers may include any of the following:  Gerbera, two tone dog roses, frangipani, blossoms, daffodil.

  • you will be provided with a recipe for modelling paste
  • learn how to use and store modelling paste
  • learn how to shape, mould and form petals and leaves
  • learn a variety of colouring techniques to achieve amazing looking flowers and leaves
  • learn how to arrange your completed flowers and leaves on a small presentation board

Suitable for ages 16+ $50 per person.

Light refreshments included

Payment options:  Direct deposit or PayPal

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Feb
14
12:30 PM12:30

Cupcake Extravaganza

In this workshop you will learn a range of skills to complete an amazing range of cupcakes. You will complete a cupcake hamburger, delicate cupcakes suitable for a high tea!.  

You will learn how to make sugar flowers, basic royal icing and cake embossing. 

All consumables and equipment are provided for your use during the class.  You do not need to bring anything.

You will sample cupcakes which include turkish jewel, cherry ripe and more.

What you take home:  A minimum of 6 decorated cupcakes.  This class is suitable for ages 10+

Package:  1 Adult plus 1 child (up to age 15) $80 OR Price per person is $50

Payment Options:  Direct deposit or PayPal

 

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Jan
31
9:00 AM09:00

Bungendore Show

LOOK for the red marquee.  Boris will be there!  Make a dragon, a snapping fish or perhaps a pretty bracelet. See demonstrations of sugar flowers, you may even wish to purchase beautifully embroidered baby items, perhaps a special piece of one off jewellery and if that doesn't float your boat decorate biscuits with funny faces,  Goodies from a tiny .50c        BUT WAIT there's more............................  See you there

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Sep
30
12:30 PM12:30

BYWONG get one 1/2 Price. Cupcake class

'BYWONG, GET WONG HALF PRICE'. A cup cake class is coming up in the school holidays. Wednesday 30th September. Suitable for ages 6+ This is a special offer for 1 Adult and 1/2 price for one special accompanied kiddiwink. If Mum or Dad twist my arm they can add a second child for 1/2 price. Its almost BYWONG GET WONG FREE, WHEN THERE'S THREE. One adult and one child $75.00 or One adult and two kiddiwinks $100.  All kiddiwinks will be taking home a treat.

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Aug
29
10:00 AM10:00

Choux Pastry

Choux pastry class - Learn how to make choux pastry to produce Chocolate Eclairs, Profiteroles, Choux Swans, Croquembouche.  This is a very hands on class.

Start time 10am until 5pm.  

Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch is included.  Sample choux delights.  

Each participant will be given a selection of choux goodies to take home.

For full course description go to Workshops/classes description

Suitable for ages 16+

Cost per person is $170    Payment by Direct Deposit or PayPal. 

To make a booking or to seek further information go to Contact and email us

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Aug
15
12:30 PM12:30

Macaron Class

Macaron Madness - Learn the art of making delicious Italian Macarons.  This is a very hands on class and is suitable for ages 16+.  Learn the importance of selecting and preparing the right ingredients to ensure a great product.  Learn how to prepare, colour and pipe your macaron shells.  Take a break with arvo tea and taste test a variety of macarons.  finally you will fill and complete your macarons to take home.  All ingredients and equipment is provided during the class. What you take home:  a minimum of six macarons plus a piping bag and tube.

$110 per person 

Payment options:  Direct deposit or PayPal

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