These workshops offer a unique opportunity for artists of all levels to hone their skills and explore new mediums. From painting and sculpture to digital art, music and professional development, our diverse range of classes are led by renowned local and visiting artists dedicated to fostering a vibrant artistic community.
Ukelele
With Tablelands Ukulele Group.
Join members of the Tableland Ukulele Group for free, fun and collaborative workshops that bring music lovers together. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, these drop-in sessions are inclusive and welcoming to players of all abilities.
Suitable for all ages.
Saturdays 25 April, 9 and 23 May, 13 and 27 June
1.00–3.30pm
Old Post Office Gallery
Sundays 3 and 24 May
1.00–3.30pm
Ravenshoe Mountain Institute
Free to attend — no bookings required.
SOLD OUT | Printed Nest Impressions
With Hanna Wood.
Discover the delicate architecture of nature through the rewarding process of Gel Plate Monoprinting. Compose a nest using natural materials like fine grasses and feathers, capturing their intricate textures in high-contrast black ink. After pulling your unique prints by hand, you’ll add a personal finish with soft watercolour details, transforming simple organic finds into a series of stunning, tactile masterpieces.
Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 26 April
10.00am–1.30pm
$25 tickets
Old Post Office Gallery
Songwriting
With Juju Moon —
Karen & Ian Stewart
Discover the art of storytelling at our Songwriting workshop, led by collaborative songwriting duo Karen and Ian Stewart of JuJu Moon. You’ll explore how to craft songs that capture everything from raw motion to playful, imaginative narratives.
Perfect for songwriters and musicians of all levels, this session explores lyric writing, melody creation, and finding your unique artistic voice. Through guided exercises and collaborative learning, you’ll gain practical tools to bring your ideas to life — whether you’re starting your first song or refining your craft.
Suitable for ages 15+.
Saturday 2 May
10.00am–1.00pm
$20 tickets
Yungaburra Community Hall
Design Your Own Superhero
With Jo Bingham.
Unleash your imagination and develop your own unique characters, exploring personality, powers and costume design. Beginning with loose sketches, you’ll experiment with expressive drawing before refining your ideas. Then, bring your hero to life with vibrant watercolour, creating a dynamic and original character illustration. By the end of the session, everyone will have designed a group of distinctive superhero characters.
Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 3 May
10.00am–1.30pm
$25 tickets
Old Post Office Gallery
SOLD OUT | Frogs
With Linda Bates.
When you hear the croaking of frogs, you know the wet season has arrived. Celebrate our little amphibian friends in this two-part workshop. Friendly or funky – it’s your choice. Make your frogs in the first session and glaze in the second. Everything is provided for you to create.
This is a two part workshop.
Sundays 3 and 24 May
9.00am–12noon
$40 tickets
Ravenshoe Mountain Institute
SOLD OUT | Snails
With Linda Bates.
Australia has around three thousand species of native snails. Many species only live in a tiny geographic area, so are extremely vulnerable to climate change. In this workshop you are only limited by your imagination! In the first part of the workshop, we will make our snails from clay. Go crazy with leaves, flowers, fungus or little houses as decoration. We will glaze our snails in the second part of the workshop. Suitable for all ages.
This is a two-part workshop.
Saturdays 9 and 23 May
9.00am–12noon
$40 tickets
Old Post Office Gallery
Performing with Confidence
With Juju Moon —
Karen & Ian Stewart
Step into the spotlight with confidence in this workshop, led by seasoned performers and music teachers, Karen and Ian Stewart of JuJu Moon. Designed for performing musicians of all experience levels, this session will help you overcome stage nerves, connect with your audience, and elevate your live stage presence.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, you’ll gain practical tools in a supportive and fun environment.
Suitable for ages 15+.
Saturday 16 May
10.00am–1.00pm
$20 tickets
Yungaburra Community Hall
Printed Nest Impressions
With Hanna Wood.
Discover the delicate architecture of nature through the rewarding process of Gel Plate Monoprinting. Compose a nest using natural materials like fine grasses and feathers, capturing their intricate textures in high-contrast black ink. After pulling your unique prints by hand, you’ll add a personal finish with soft watercolour details, transforming simple organic finds into a series of stunning, tactile masterpieces.
Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 17 May
10.00am–1.30pm
$25 tickets
Old Post Office Gallery
Home Recording and Gig-ready Sound
With Mark Myers — Mountain Kauri Studio.
Put your best foot forward when applying for gigs and performing.
Learn professional sound engineering principles to get the best take when recording at home, along with some basic mastering skills — transferable to most
audio-interface compatible programs.
Walk away with tips on how to better work with sound technicians to get the best live sound. Recording artists can also learn how to prepare to make the most of investments in professional recording sessions.
Suitable for ages 15+.
Saturday 30 May
10.00am–12noon
$20 tickets
Atherton Coordination Centre
Affirmation Collage
With Karina Talbott.
Choose a quote, affirmation or phrase that inspires you and bring it to life through collage. Cut, layer, and play with imagery while creating something deeply personal. Everyone will head home with at least one finished, framed A4 sized artwork.
Ages 13+.
Saturday 30 May
10.00am–1.30pm
$15 tickets
Old Post Office Gallery
Expressive Faces
With Jo Bingham.
Discover the art of capturing expression! Participants will first learn the foundations of drawing faces, including proportions, features, and accurate structure. Then explore how subtle changes in the eyes, mouth, and eyebrows can transform a face and communicate emotions – such as joy, surprise or determination. By the end everyone will have created a series of expressive portraits and gained confidence in observing and drawing the human face.
Suitable for all ages.
Saturday 6 June
10.00am–1.30pm
$25 tickets
Old Post Office Gallery
Frogs
With Linda Bates.
When you hear the croaking of frogs, you know the wet season has arrived. Celebrate our little amphibian friends in this two-part workshop. Friendly or funky – it’s your choice. Make your frogs in the first session and glaze in the second. Everything is provided for you to create. Suitable for all ages.
This is a two-part workshop.
Sundays 7 and 21 June
9.00am–12noon
$40 tickets
Old Post Office Gallery
Kookaburras
With Linda Bates.
The laughter of kookaburras is one of the most recognisable sounds of the Australian bush. In the first part of this workshop, you will create your kookaburras from clay, before glazing them in the next session. All materials are provided, along with step-by-step instructions. Suitable for all ages.
This is a two-part workshop.
Saturdays 13 and 27 June
9.00am–12noon
$40 tickets
Old Post Office Gallery
Watercolour Techniques
With Lisa Ashcroft.
Join exhibiting artist Lisa Ashcroft to learn about using watercolour techniques to experiment and create unusual, intriguing and maybe even surprising results. This workshop is about throwing away the academic rule book and experimenting with abstraction amidst Ashcroft’s vivid reef-inspired exhibition.
Suitable for ages 12+.
Saturday 27 June
9.00am–12noon
$30 tickets
Tableland Regional Gallery