Homework 
Creative projects around the home, DIY, and furniture restoration.
See below for the list of Homework classes in the programme.
SELF-SUFFICIENCY ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET
Lynda Hallinan
MASTERCLASS
Grow your own organic fruit and vegetables with gardening guru Lynda's useful advice for living off the land. Whether your garden is in an apartment block or on a lifestyle block, Lynda's DIY ideas and thrifty tips for great value veges will leave you inspired and informed. Learn how to save space and save money with practical advice on every aspect of growing your own, from vege garden design to cooking your crops creatively.
Background
Lynda Hallinan is editor-at-large of NZ Gardener magazine. A writer, broadcaster, amateur home-brewer, pickler, preserver, part-time farmer, occasional farmers' market stallholder and mad-keen gardener, she has spent the past five years attempting to live self-sufficiently – first in the city and now in the country. In 2007 she made an ambitious New Year's resolution to grow all her own food in her inner-city Auckland backyard. That backyard is now somewhat bigger: in 2010 she moved to a 60-acre farmlet in Hunua, south of Auckland, where she is currently developing a pick-your-own berry farm, a fancy French formal garden, heritage fruit orchards and a 500m² vegetable garden. Lynda is a passionate advocate of growing your own fresh produce and transforming it into gourmet fare.
Saturday 2 June, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
No materials required
HOMEGROWN & HANDMADE
Lynda Hallinan
MASTERCLASS
Gardening guru Lynda will give you the know-how to harvest all the ingredients you need for your handmade projects, from hop pillows to herbal teas, jams & jellies, pickles & preserves – plus fresh & dried flowers. Lynda will share her pick of essential edible plants – including the best heritage fruit trees and heirloom veges – and her all-time favourite recipes.
Background
Lynda Hallinan is editor-at-large of NZ Gardener magazine. A writer, broadcaster, amateur home-brewer, pickler, preserver, part-time farmer, occasional farmers' market stallholder and mad-keen gardener, she has spent the past five years attempting to live self-sufficiently – first in the city and now in the country. In 2007 she made an ambitious New Year's resolution to grow all her own food in her inner-city Auckland backyard. That backyard is now somewhat bigger: in 2010 she moved to a 60-acre farmlet in Hunua, south of Auckland, where she is currently developing a pick-your-own berry farm, a fancy French formal garden, heritage fruit orchards and a 500m² vegetable garden. Lynda is a passionate advocate of growing your own fresh produce and transforming it into gourmet fare.
Sunday 3 June, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
No materials required
FROM PLOTS TO PLATE
Bethney McLennan
From first getting your fingers dirty, to eating, smellng or filling a vase. Discover the joy of growing your own.
Saturday 2 June, 11:45am – 1:45pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 11:45am – 1:45pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
$5 for all of the materials required (supplied by the teacher).
A CUSHY JOB
Jenny Deonarain
Back by popular demand – a sell out in 2011! Learn how to measure and sew a basic cushion cover and apply an invisible zip (a skill that can be transferred to any other project!).
Saturday 2 June, 9:30am – 11:30am
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 9:30am – 11:30am
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
Cushion inner (square, any size).
Fabric (enough to easily wrap around your cushion inner - recommend cotton, avoid stretchy fabrics, pre-washed and dried)
Invisible zip - the same length (or longer than) one side of your cushion inner
Matching thread
Fabric scissors
Tape measure
Tailor's chalk or pencil
APPLIQUE & EMBELLISHED WALL ART
Lyndy Young
Use fusible web, fabric and stitching to create applique art works. Create your own wall art or use to decorate clothes, quilts or bags.
Saturday 2 June, 9:30am – 11:30am
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 9:30am – 11:30am
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
Threads (for your sewing machine - black and neutral threads or you can colour match to your fabric)
Paper, pencil and eraser (for designing your appliqué)
A base fabric to appliqué onto (recommend plain cottons, linen or denim)
Scraps of fabric for making up your appliqué ½ a meter of fusible web
Pins
Scissors
Other suggested materials:
Lace, buttons or other embellishments (to include on your appliqué)
Any pictures/designs or simple illustrations (for applique design)
Stranded embroidery threads and a needle if you would like to hand stitch
FABRIC BASKETS
Angela Young
Learn how to make fabric baskets – a beautiful way to store all kinds of items around the house and a great way to keep things tidy. The small baskets are great for children’s bedrooms while the large for bathrooms and lounge.
Saturday 2 June, 11:45am – 1:45pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 11:45am – 1:45pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
(Note: you can choose to make either a small or large basket, so please refer to the correct list below)
Please bring with you:
Small Fabric Basket:
Hemp or Cotton Canvas (heavy to medium weight) 25cm height x 30cm wide (for the base)
20cm Heading Tape or Side Tabs 2.5cm wide (must be at least 2.5cm wide)
Cotton Calico 50cm height x 30cm wide (for the lining)
Cotton Wadding (light weight) 50cm height x 30 cm wide
Decorative (medium weight fabric) 15cm height x 60cm wide (or alternatively 60cm height x 30cm wide )
Thread and Pins
Fabric Scissors
Large Fabric Basket:
Hemp or Cotton Canvas (heavy to medium weight) 35cm height x 40cm wide (for the base)
30cm Heading Tape or Side Tabs 3.3cm wide (must be at around 3.3cm wide)
Cotton Calico 65cm height x 40cm wide (for the lining)
Cotton Wadding (light weight) 65cm height x 40cm wide
Decorative (medium weight fabric) 40cm height x 40cm wide (alternatively 20cm height x 80cm wide )
Thread and Pins Fabric Scissors
AROUND THE HOME
Janine Langdon-Lee
Looking for an alternative to clean your home that doesn't involve chemicals? Create home cleaning products in a relaxed, fun and informative environment.
Saturday 2 June, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
$5 for all the materials required for this workshop (supplied by the teacher)
Pen and paper (for notetaking)
THE NO FUSS APPROACH TO HOME & FLORAL STYLING
Stella Lennox
Learn hands on simple flower arranging techniques and interior design tips to transform your home with ease, working with what you already love & own.
Saturday 2 June, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
$10 per person to cover the cost of flowers
Three different vessels that can be used for floral arrangements (recommend unusual items like teacups/saucer, teapot, jug, jars etc but must hold water)
(Note: for attendees coming from out of town the teacher will provide spare vessels for use during the workshop.)
SOAP MADE SIMPLY
Gina Roberts
Learn how to make natural cold process soap in your kitchen. You will leave the class with two types of soap. One being honey, oatmeal & lavender and the other calendula soap. You will be provided with all the class information you will need to replicate this process at home and learn that it need not be difficult.
Saturday 2 June, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
SOLD OUT Class
Sunday 3 June, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
SOLD OUT Class
Materials:
All materials will be supplied by the teacher at no cost.
