Concrete Planter Workshop
Learn how to make your own concrete planters with our arts short courses in Sydney!
Join this fun and hands-on workshop to learn the basics of concrete making. It’ll open up a whole world of possibilities to create jewellery, furniture and other homewares.
You’ll learn how to make concrete planters from scratch, to suit any plant and add creative green elements to your home or workspace. Using contemporary styles such as the marble effect, you’ll also learn how to decorate a pre-made planter to take home as well.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this fun concrete planter workshop, you should:
- know the principles of concrete making
- have practised different decorating effects
- bring home three concrete planters: two that you have made yourself and one pre-made pot that you have decorated.
What will be covered in this concrete planter workshop?
- Step-by-step instruction on how to mix concrete from scratch
- Moulds and their usage
- Colouring and decorating effects including marble effect
- How to apply these skills to other crafts such as jewellery, homewares and furniture making
Who is this concrete planter workshop for?
Anyone who loves plants and wants to get their hands dirty and be creative.
What we provide
- Concrete, paints and all materials needed to make and decorate
- Recycled moulds
- One small succulent for one of your pots
What to bring to class
- A box to transport your beautiful concrete planters safely
- Closed-in shoes
- An apron and/or old clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty
Classes Online Courses
<p>Learn how to make your own concrete planters with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts">arts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Join this fun and hands-on workshop
...<p>Learn how to make your own concrete planters with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts">arts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Join this fun and hands-on workshop
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Concrete Planter Workshop
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Concrete Planter Workshop
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Course testimonials:
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Phyllis said: I really enjoyed this course. Holly spoke clearly and gave excellent directions and supervision. I would certainly recommend this course to others.
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Paul said: I really enjoyed getting the hands on experience of making a planter - something one would not get just watching a video online.
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Paul said: Very fun and useful course. Holly Cook was also a great tutor (explained things very clearly and was very approachable and knowledgable).
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Kelly said: Had a wonderful evening learning the basic's of concreting. Instructor was informative and everything was conducted in covid safe manner.
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Rafael said: Holly is great at teaching and we all had a great time in the concrete planter making class. The classroom, though old, was very spacious and allowed for social distancing. I’d definitely recommend this course.
