WORKSHOPS & DEMOS
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All Weekend
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Throughout the Festival
Animal encounters at the Off-Grid Living Festival.
Learn about raising animals on a hobby farm, engaging with wildlife, snake safety, natural beekeeping, hydroponic fish farms, kids cuddly animal encounters and the beautiful draught horses on display all weekend.
Free
Check Site Map
Sunday
10:00 am
12:00 pm
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Mick Stokes
Green Wood Spoon Carving and Primitive Trapping
A Beginners Guide To Green Wood Spoon Carving
Create unique handcrafted spoons in our green wood carving workshop
$70
At Host's Stall
Saturday
10:00 am
12:00 pm
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Mick Stokes
Green Wood Spoon Carving and Primitive Trapping
A Beginners Guide To Green Wood Spoon Carving
Create Beautiful Handcrafted Spoons in Our Green Wood Carving Workshop
$70
At Host's Stall
Sunday
10:00 am
11:00 am
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Gordon Dedman
Bushcraft Survival Australia
All About Fire
From the dawn of time, humankind has needed fire to; keep warm, cook, food, boil water, make tools and weapons, provide protection from danger, to light the way at night, provide a sense of wellbeing.
Free
At Host's Stall
All Weekend
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Hay Ho Animal Nursery
Hay Ho Animal Nursery
Animal Petting Nusery
Witness the joy on children's face as they get to meet and pat some of their favourite animals. Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ducks, Chicks, Miniature Goats and more!
$5-10
At Host's Stall
Sunday
11:00 am
12:00 pm
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Brent Ibrom
My Slice of Life
Bacon and Kabana Making
My Slice of Life is the place to “cure” your cravings with our Makin Bacon & Kabana Workshop.
$40
Hunting & Butchering Tent
All Weekend
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APSL
Australian Preppers Survival League
Basic Survival training
Basic Survival Training. This covers basic survival for cases where you might find yourself in an unknown or remote location. This training equips you with the fundamental knowledge required to survive in an unknown area. 10am,11am,1pm or 2pm
Free
At Host's Stall
Saturday
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
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Bobs Beekeeping Supplies
Bobs Beekeeping Supplies
Beeswax Candle Making
Craft your very own natural beeswax candle
$15
Homesteading Tent
All Weekend
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
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Amy Allsep
Petite Tapers
Beeswax Candle Rolling
Enjoy the beauty of rolling your own bees wax candles.
Hand rolled beeswax candles Ages 5+
Various
At Host's Stall
All Weekend
9:00 am
5:00 pm
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Wayne Wagstaff
Art By Degrees
Blacksmith Demonstration
Come and checkout Wayne as he demonstrates his traditional Blacksmith skills, making metal creations all weekend. Watch the sparks fly as he expertly hammers, bends, and molds raw materials into something wonderful.
Free
At Host's Stall
All Weekend
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Ross Koger
Boxwars / Cabox
Boxwars: Cabox kids workshop
CABOX is a sustainable and hands-on family activity, encouraging creative recycling. Participants craft unique creations using cardboard. Dress-up for battle or for fun.
Prices vary
At Host's Stall
Sunday
2:30 pm
3:45 pm
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Dean O'Callaghan
Good Brew Company
Brew Kombucha at Home
Learn how to brew your own kombucha from the masters at The Good Brew Company
$55
Homesteading Tent
Sunday
11:15 am
12:15 pm
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David Anderson
Riverstoned Cane Rods
Cane Rod Flyfishing
What's behind these useful things of great beauty? In this workshop we will take you behind the scenes and demonstrate the key processes involved in constructing a split cane fly rod. At Host's Stall - Riverstoned Cane Rods
Free
At Host's Stall
Saturday
2:00 pm
2:45 pm
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Maddie Svensson & Lisa Ting
Soul Sister Gatherings
Clay Circle Ceremony
Hand build your own ceramic cup with breathwork and tea ceremony
$33
At Host's Stall
Sunday
9:30 am
10:15 am
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Maddie Svensson & Lisa Ting
Soul Sister Gatherings
Clay Circle Ceremony
Hand build your own ceramic cup with breathwork and tea ceremony
$33
At Host's Stall
Sunday
11:30 am
11:45 am
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Maddie Svensson & Lisa Ting
Soul Sister Gatherings
Clay Circle Ceremony
Hand build your own ceramic cup with breathwork and tea ceremony
$33
At Host's Stall
Saturday
5:00 pm
5:45 pm
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Maddie Svensson & Lisa Ting
Soul Sister Gatherings
Clay Circle Ceremony
Hand build your own ceramic cup with breathwork and tea ceremony
$33
At Host's Stall
Saturday
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
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Gordon Dedman
Bushcraft Survival Australia
Clothing & Shelter
The clothing you wear, the material you surround yourself in are the first lines of defence against the elements. Inadequate clothing and poor shelter can result in death.
Free
At Host's Stall
All Weekend
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Cats Pyjamas
Co - Creative
The team from the Cats Pyjamas are back with their gorgeous co-creative space with hands-on activities for all ages. Upcycle, recycle, creative, communicate, have fun and make new friends.
Free
At Host's Stall
Saturday
11:00 am
11:30 am
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Gamila MacRury
Gamila at Beechworth
Cooking with Saffron
Saffron is much more than just a richly coloured, delicious spice. There are many health benefits that come from cooking with saffron. Join Gamila to hear how saffron can be used in a variety of ways!!
Free
At Hosts Stall
Sunday
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
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Kirsty Bertè
Permaculture Hawkesbury Valley
Create Plantable Seed Paper for gift cards.
Make something beautiful that keeps on giving!
$25
At Host's Stall
Saturday
10:30 am
12:30 pm
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Milla
The Chrysalis Effect
Crystal Wrapping Workshop
Create your own macrame necklace to anchor you into your true nature
$50
At Hosts Stall
Saturday
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
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Gordon Dedman
Bushcraft Survival Australia
Cutting Tools & Knife Safety
In this workshop Gordon will be focusing on cutting tools and why a good knife is one of the most important tools of all to have with you.
Free
At Host's Stall
Sunday
10:00 am
11:00 am
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Cathy Williams
Intuitive Self
EMBODYING THE ELEMENTS
A supportive movement meditation, guided by music and facilitated prompts ~ an invitation to connect with your body and the elements of the natural world: air, earth, fire, water and ether.
Free
Feel Good Space
Saturday
11:00 am
12:00 pm
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Cathy Williams
Intuitive Self
EMBODYING THE ELEMENTS
A supportive movement meditation, guided by music and facilitated prompts ~ an invitation to connect with your body and the elements of the natural world: air, earth, fire, water and ether.
Free
Feel Good Space
All Weekend
11:00 am
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AEVA
Australian Electric Vehicle Association
Electric Vehicle Passenger Drives
Australia Electric Vehicle Association are bringing their own EV cars to the festival to display all weekend. They'll be available to talk you through what it's like to own and drive one. Test Drives from 11:00AM
Free
Electrification Area
Saturday
11:15 am
12:00 pm
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Owen Davis
Snowy Mountains Eucalyptus Oil
Essential Oil Distillation
Essential Oil Hydro Distillation Workshop
$25
Homesteading Tent
Sunday
11:15 am
12:00 pm
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Owen Davis
Snowy Mountains Eucalyptus Oil
Essential Oil Distillation
Create Essential Oil through Hydro Distillation
$25
Homesteading Tent
All Weekend
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Linda
River Arts
Face Painting
Visit Linda and her team from the local RiverArts for some creative face paint.
$5 -10
At Host's Stall
Sunday
12:45 pm
2:00 pm
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Off Grid Team
Off Grid Living Festival
Festival Parade
Get your funkiest, recycled, upcycled gear on and join us for a good old fashioned parade!! Bring your hula hoops, juggling balls and sense of fun. Meet at the Feel Good Space at 12.45
Free
Feel Good Space
Saturday
2:00 pm
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Jananta Dwipa
Flow Hive
Flow Hive Bee Keeping Demonstration
Learn from Flow Ambassador Jananta about the revolutionary beekeeping invention the 'Flow Hive'. And see how the 'Flow Hive' allows the beekeeper to observe the bees through the viewing windows, and harvest honey in the gentlest way possible
Free
At Host's Stall
Sunday
2:00 pm
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Jananta Dwipa
Flow Hive
Flow Hive Bee Keeping Demonstration
Learn from Flow Ambassador Jananta about the revolutionary beekeeping invention the 'Flow Hive'. And see how the 'Flow Hive' allows the beekeeper to observe the bees through the viewing windows, and harvest honey in the gentlest way possible
Free
At Host's Stall
All Weekend
10:00 am
2:30 pm
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Amy Allsep
Petite Tapers
Hand Dipped Candle Workshops
Learn the art of hand dipping your own beeswax candles in a range of non toxic natural colours. Ages 10+
$22 - $33
At Host's Stall
All Weekend
11:00 am
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David Brian
Southern Hemp
Hemp Building Demonstration
An introduction to Hemp as a building material, the benefits of this natural material There will be a live demonstration building a small section of wall and time for questions.
Free
At Host's Stall
All Weekend
2:30 pm
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David Brian
Southern Hemp
Hemp Building Demonstration
An introduction to Hemp as a building material, the benefits of this natural material There will be a live demonstration building a small section of wall and time for questions.
Free
At Host's Stall
All Weekend
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Naomi Ingleton
FarmacyCo
Herbal Allies For Winter
Herbal Allies for Winter through the Eastern and Western herbal lens. Let’s discuss how herbs and herbal preparations can strengthen our immune system and help protect us through the colder months
Free
At Host's Stall
Saturday
11:00 am
11:30 am
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Kirsty Bertè
Permaculture Hawkesbury Valley
Herbal Balm & Salve Making
Discover the soothing power of nature, learn to create herbal-infused oils, balms and salves!
$30
At Host's Stall
Saturday
10:30 am
11:30 am
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Rose and Nicole
Good2Go Collective
I'm Good 2 Go!
Everything you wanted to know about life and death and were afraid to ask. This workshop is for anyone with a pulse who thinks they might die one day and even those who don't!
Handouts available
$0
At Host's Stall
Sunday
10:30 am
11:30 am
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Rose and Nicole
Good2Go Collective
I'm Good 2 Go!
Everything you wanted to know about life and death and were afraid to ask. This workshop is for anyone with a pulse who thinks they might die one day and even those who don't!
Handouts available
Free
At Host's Stall
Sunday
2:00 pm
4:15 pm
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Giuli
Mana
Incense making workshop
Craft your own incense with natural ingredients
$44
At Host's Stall
Saturday
3:15 pm
5:30 pm
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Giuli
Mana
Incense making workshop
Craft your own incense with natural ingredients
$44
At Host's Stall
Sunday
11:00 am
11:30 am
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Charlie Showers
Black Barn Farm
Introduction to Fruit Tree Grafting
Graft your very own fruit trees - it's easy!
Free
At Host's Stall
Saturday
2:30 pm
4:30 pm
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Kirsty Bertè
Permaculture Hawkesbury Valley
Introduction to Home Canning and Preserving
A hands on canning session where participants will learn how to preserve their own produce.
$70
Homesteading Tent
All Weekend
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Off Grid Team
Off Grid Living Festival
Kid's Tyre Playground
A fun space where kids can free play with recycled tyres, straw bales and other bits and bobs. Make new friends and get creative.
Free
See Site Map
All Weekend
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Laszlo Rideg
Count Laszlo Leather
Leather Carving Display
Leather carving display and demonstration and discussing carving technique, tools and and troubleshooting. demos and discussions
Free
At Host's Stall
All Weekend
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Cathy Tobin
Gypsyweaver
Loom Weaving Demonstrations
Head on over to the Gypsyweaver stall to see Cathy and friends working the weaving. Chat with her about her craft and see the many beautiful creation that she's produced using this traditional style.
Free
At Host's Stall
Sunday
10:00 am
10:30 am
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Kirsty Bertè
Permaculture Hawkesbury Valley
Make Your Own Fire Cider
A fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make natural fire cider, a zesty, immune-boosting tonic made from everyday kitchen ingredients!
$30
At Host's Stall
Sunday
10:30 am
11:30 am
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Calem O’Grady
Bushrangers Survival
Making Fire By Friction
A journey through fire: This interactive workshop will allow everyone to try their hand at making fire the old ways.
$10
At Host's Stall
Saturday
10:30 am
11:00 am
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Calem O’Grady
Bushrangers Survival
Making Fire By Friction
A journey through fire: This interactive workshop will allow everyone to try their hand at making fire the old ways.
$10
At Host's Stall
Saturday
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
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Gamila MacRury
Gamila at Beechworth
Making Money on your Farm Patch
Becoming economically self-sufficient
$75