Wood working courses
Using locally sourced and recycled timber, Indigo Woodworks crafts original, one-off pieces that are made to order. They also run wood working courses, teaching participants how to make pieces that they can take home with them, using a combination of machinery and traditional hand tools. Courses run around once a month on weekends, and can…
Read MoreBeginner Spoon Carving Workshop
Join artist Nat Ord for a full day spoon carving workshop where you will learn to carve a cooking spoon from a greenwood blank. Learn safe hand-carving techniques to create your own spoon to take home and use. All carving tools, materials and morning tea are provided. Bring your own lunch. You must be 14…
Read MoreSir John McEwen Day
March 29th 2025 is the 125th anniversary of the birth of John McEwen in Chiltern. Mortimer Lodge will be holding a number of events throughout the day, including guided tours, historical talks, performances and re-enactments, and open properties. Sir John McEwen (29 March 1900 – 20 November 1980) was an Australian politician and farmer who…
Read MoreWinter Wreath Workshop at Lake View House
Join Cassie Douglas of Indigo Rose Farm for a winter wreath workshop. This workshop will give you the skills to build and design your own sustainable natural winter wreath using materials from the winter garden. This three-hour workshop held in the stunning gardens at historic Lake View House, Chiltern includes: A range of seasonal foliage…
Read MoreGarden Bouquet Workshop at Lake View House
Join Cassie Douglas of Indigo Rose Farm for a garden bouquet workshop, where you will create your own stunning spring garden bouquet to take home, learn about harvesting and conditioning seasonal garden flowers and so much more. This three-hour flower-filled workshop held in the stunning gardens at historic Lake View House, Chiltern includes: A guided…
Read MoreChiltern Antiques Fair
The annual Chiltern Antique Fair is one of the best shows of its type attracting dealers and enthusiasts from around the country. The event showcases the full range of antiques from fine china and porcelain to furnishings, jewellery, artworks and a range of everyday older items and collectables certain to catch the eye of the…
Read MoreOff-Grid Living Festival
The Off-Grid Living Festival is Victoria’s biggest sustainability events. By combining education and entertainment this event appeals to people from all-walks of life. Empowering people of all-ages to take energy needs into their own hands, transition to sustainable lifestyles, build self-sufficiency skills, face climate action head-on, and discover a new way of living and connecting.…
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