Got a creative itch to scratch? Get set for local artist Kirrily Anderson to show you how to stuck in and learn some new skills. Lock in a workshop with one of our passionate local makers, and take your handmade souvenir home with you. Keen for more? Explore our list of guides here.
INDIGO WOODWORKS
STEP 1. BOOK A WEEKEND WOODWORKING COURSE
Pre-book a two-day, beginner friendly Wood Working Course with Andy and Tess at Indigo Woodworks at their off-grid workshop in the serene Indigo Valley. Learn how to read grain lines, discover traditional hand tools and techniques, and leave with a unique stool made by you, a full belly, and very likely a woodworking bug.
SPOON CARVING WORKSHOP AT NAT ORD STUDIO
STEP 2. CARVE YOUR VERY OWN COOKING SPOON
Take a seat and slow down in Chiltern's historic Grapevine Hotel as you create a one-of-a-kind wooden cooking spoon at a beginner spoon carving workshop at the Nat Ord Studio and Gallery , using safe hand-carving techniques. While you're there, peruse Nat's stunning fine art photography and vintage treasures, and check out Australia's oldest grapevine in the courtyard – it's a whopper.
KIRRILY ANDERSON ART STUDIO
STEP 3. GO BEHIND THE SCENES IN THE ARTIST STUDIO
Renowned for exploring the delicate intricacy in nature, Chiltern-based artist Kirrily's stunning artworks and murals are dotted all around Victoria's High Country. For an opportunity to see an artist at work, and to peruse or pick up an original or print, pop by the Kirrily Anderson Art Studio in charming Chiltern – just give her a call beforehand.
