19/04/2023 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm $25.00 A Workshop in Glass Painting Glass Painting is the technique of applying thick paint to a translucent surface, creating a transparent work of art. In this workshop, you will be guided by Vienna through painting on Perspex sheets to create your own. This workshop covers design, transfer, and technique. Vienna Bischard is a young artist…
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09/12/2022 @ 10:00 am – 23/12/2022 @ 3:00 pm Image: Nyibol Deng Exhibition of Works Prior to the BMI Maker Market & Book Sale Nyibol will have an exhibition of works on display in the Library. You will be able to get a preview of the product she will have for purchase on market-day. You will be able to purchase these works and all commission
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20/04/2023 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm $37.50 Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt A workshop in Book-making/Photo Album. Two projects will be completed in these classes: One a classic Photo album with the pages sewn into a concertina spine to allow for extra thick items to be added at a later date. The cover will have a buckram spine and corners. The other will
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27/04/2023 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm $37.50 Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt A workshop in Book-making/Photo Album. Two projects will be completed in these classes: One a classic Photo album with the pages sewn into a concertina spine to allow for extra thick items to be added at a later date. The cover will have a buckram spine and corners. The other will
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04/05/2023 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm $37.50 Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt A workshop in Book-making/Photo Album. Two projects will be completed in these classes: One a classic Photo album with the pages sewn into a concertina spine to allow for extra thick items to be added at a later date. The cover will have a buckram spine and corners. The other will
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24/05/2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm $32.00 Image: Courtesy Creative Ballarat, Ballarat City Council A workshop in Studio Drawing. Program outline Building on the elements and principles of art, the workshop will involve general drawing in a studio setup whereby a central subject is arranged and students draw from observation. Discussion will involve methods for approaching and constructing the drawing in the
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17/05/2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm $32.00 Image: Courtesy Creative Ballarat, Ballarat City Council A workshop in Studio Drawing. Program outline Building on the elements and principles of art, the workshop will involve general drawing in a studio setup whereby a central subject is arranged and students draw from observation. Discussion will involve methods for approaching and constructing the drawing in the
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10/05/2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm $32.00 Image: Courtesy Creative Ballarat, Ballarat City Council A workshop in Studio Drawing. Program outline Building on the elements and principles of art, the workshop will involve general drawing in a studio setup whereby a central subject is arranged and students draw from observation. Discussion will involve methods for approaching and constructing the drawing in the
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25/10/2023 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm $15 Image:Credit Maria Orlova A workshop in Dried Floral Arrangement. In this workshop you will use your creativity and style to make beautiful dried floral arrangements and posies. You will learn: How to use colouring to enhance your dried arrangements. How to incorporate loved items and fabric. About the types of fixings that work well. All
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11/10/2023 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm $15 Image: Happy Birthday | Fay’s CreationsA workshop in Cardmaking.In this workshop you will use your creativity and style to produce amazing greeting cards that speak to your friends, family and colleagues with personality and heart.You will learn:How to use paint to make your own original backgrounds.How to use stencils, a medium and paint to make interesting raised
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Fundraiser for Ballarat RSL & BMI
$33 per person
Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults
Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm.
Calling for Pre-loved books
These donation assist in our Library Fundraising Activities
We can take delivery during regular Library operating hours. See website footer.
Spring Season, History Talks:
Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!
Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm.
Bubbly on arrival featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop
Sunday 6 September at 2pm - Cost $65
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar
Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
