What you'll learn
Learn how to make your own concrete planters with our arts short courses in Sydney!
Join this 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 be able to:
- Recall the principles of concrete making
- Practised different decorating effects
- Bring home three concrete planters: two that you have made yourself and one pre-made pot that you have decorated.
Course content
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
Intended audience
Who is this concrete planter workshop for?
This course is for beginners.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
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
- An apron and/or old clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- Closed-in shoes
Course testimonials
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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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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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Karen said: Really loved this class! Holly is a fantastic teacher and packed a ton into the 2 hour course time. Would definitely take another class from her.
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Carmina said: Holly was great. Very friendly and informative.
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Zoe said: Really great. Loved the workshop and super happy with my pots. Holly was friendly and knowledgeable.
Course tutors
Holly Cook
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