Workshops

Paper Rock Scissors 11:00am

Milk & Honey Photography  12:40pm 

Skye's The Limit 2:20pm

Embellish Atelier 4:00pm

Bike Tune Ups 11:00am - 5:00pm

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Paper Rock Scissors: Get Ready For Christmas! 

11:00am 

 

Paper Rock Scissors Art Studios offers creative, hands-on art classes for all ages in Rozelle and Summer Hill. Since 2018, we’ve provided fun, welcoming spaces for kids, adults, and communities to explore a wide range of art styles and techniques with experienced teachers. This is a Christmas themed craft workshop where children can make a Christmas tree decoration with mixed paper colours by cutting out and sticking on a cardboard base. 

Instagram: @paperrockscissorsartstudios

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Milk & Honey Photography: How To Take Better Photos Of Your Family

12:40pm 

“How to Take Photos of Your Children in 5 Simple Steps.” In this friendly, practical session, you’ll learn how to capture natural, beautiful images of your kids using any camera or smartphone. Discover the secrets of great composition, flattering lighting, simple backgrounds, natural posing, and creative styling to bring out your child’s personality. With guidance from two experienced local photographers, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to photograph everyday moments like a pro — creating timeless memories your family will treasure. Perfect for parents of all skill levels!

Instagram: @milkandhoneyphotography


 
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Skye's The Limit: 

2:20pm 

We will provide an enticing, wide variety of art materials that people can use to create a postcard or little fold out book/zine which describes what they love about living locally. We will provide a large ‘wall’ (heavyweight canvas) where artworks and thoughts can be pinned. Participants will be encouraged to ponder what it is about Balmain that they love. After the festival, a book will be created of these images that can be kept by Balmain library or the Chamber of Commerce. 

Instagram: @skyesthelimit_insta



 
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Embellish Atelier

4:00pm 

Catherine Kelly and her team welcome new and existing clients to design and craft the perfect hat, fascinator, or headpiece to suit their personality, occasion and attire. This workshop will demonstrate and display tools, equipment and several processes of Millinery. Making and shaping leaves and flowers from sinamay as well as blocking and shaping a hat.


Instagram: @embellishatelier

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Free Bike Tune-Ups 

All day! 11am - 5pm

Transport for NSW will be offering free bike tune-ups at the Festival of Balmain. Expert mechanics will be on hand to make minor adjustments and ensure your bike is in top condition helping you enjoy a smooth and safe ride to and from the event.


For more info, head to the Transport for NSW website.


Page last updated: 14 Nov 2025