Brisbane - The Venue

Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Gregory Tce, Springhill.

This has been our choice for the venue for many years. Founded in 1875 to fulfil the vision of Sir Charles Lilley, to provide girls with the same educational opportunities as their brothers. This beautiful building was the ideal choice for our events. It is pleasantly ironic that we have chosen a place of such heritage and vision for the future of girl’s education to preserve the past with our events.

Set in lush tropical surroundings, it provides a relaxed environment for our retreat. There are several car parks for those who require parking and most areas are accessible to wheel chairs. The school is located within easy walking distance from our suggested accommodation and about 1 kilometer from Brisbane City, a beautiful downhill walk through the parklands.

We feel fortunate to have such an excellent venue to share with you.

 

Perth - The Venue

St Catherine’s College.  2 Park Road, Nedlands, WA6009

St Catherine’s College, or St Cat’s as it’s affectionately known, is arguably the best equipped and most progressive residential college for women in tertiary education in Perth. Located at the University of Western Australia (UWA) with outstanding facilities St Cat’s offers a relaxed and supportive atmosphere for our first embroidery and textile event in Perth. Only a few minutes drive from the the CBD, and on main bus routes to and from the city.

 

 
 
 

Workshop Fees for Perth

$330 for a 2 Day Workshop


This includes:

  • Professional Tuition
  • Morning & Afternoon Tea & Snacks
  • A wide choice of hot or cold of Lunches
  • (Special dietary needs can be catered for)
  • A Show bag full of Goodies
  • Evening Presentations
  • A Fun Time !
  • Project kits are not included and are individually priced by each tutor.
  • Download full Workshop Brochure 2010 Here

Brisbane - Trading Post Cards Competition

First Prize wins 1 Workshop for the 2012

Trading Cards are a wonderful idea introduced around the world, giving students the opportunity to make a very manageable sized work of art to either give to or trade with friends & other students.

 

Choose Any Theme You Wish

  • You create a postcard size (10 x 15cm) work of art, with extra seam allowance for assembly on to a backing. Choose any fabric, technique or design to complete your entry.

  • Maximum of two entries per person.

  • If you will not be present for the first weekend of the event, please post your finished piece to us and we will include it in the competition.

  • The overall winner will be presented a free workshop for 2012 and your Trading Card will remain with Koala Conventions to be displayed in the ‘Hall of Fame’ each year alongside some of the cards designed by our Tutors.


Brisbane 2011 – Tours & Evening Entertainment

 

Take a Break from Classes

Eumundi Markets & Montville

Wednesday 6th July 8.00am - 5.30pm $60.00

Specially organised for Koala Conventions, this coach tour is an absolute must. To start the day you will travel through the beautiful Glass House Mountains to the Eumundi Markets, one of Queensland's major tourist attractions. Where you will be able to view arts and crafts from local artists until 1pm.

The tour will then take you to the picturesque mountain top village of Montville. A delight for all creative people. Full of craft shops,  galleries and antique shops. This is sure to capture your hearts. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants to grab a coffee or lunch and enjoy the stunning views. Collection and drop off points for these tours will be at the main accommodation points for our event.

 

Mount Tamborine Tour & Lunch at Cedar Creek Winery

Wednesday 6th July 8.00am - 5.30pm $70.00

Join us on a coach trip to the Mount Tamborine area in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The Tamborine Gallery Walk is a cluster of art galleries and craft shops offering paintings, sculptures, ceramics, porcelain, glass, jewellery, woodwork, fabrics and much more. From fine art to the frivolous, you will find something to suit all tastes and budgets in this fascinating precinct.
Enjoy morning coffee at one of the many cafe’s, after which you can explore the village and shops at your leisure. For those who are Cheese lovers, we have arranged a cheese tasting session at the Witches Chase Cheese factory.

Then more shopping before we board the coach to our lunch venue at the beautiful Cedar Creek Estate Winery. With its Rain Forest Park, Vineyards & Glow Worm Caves. The Restaurant overlooks the Wild Duck Lake and lunch is included in the tour price.
After lunch we enjoy more local shops and scenery before returning to Brisbane around 5.30pm

 

Cheese & Wine Evening. Sunday 3rd July

 6.00pm till 9.00pm $15 per head.

Join us for an evening of fine Australian wine & cheeses.A relaxing Sunday evening to the enjoy a glass or two with the tutors, staff & other students. Short presentations, prize giving, displays and background music will arranged. A great way to wind up the first weekend’s workshops or to start off your week.

 

Trivia Evening- Pizza Evening.

 Friday 8th July, 6.00pm till 9.00pm $20 per head

To offer another evening of entertainment for those with us all week, and those who are joining us at the end of the week, join us for a Pizza Evening. This is an evening of light hearted fun with Mark and the Koala Team. It will be held at the school and will start at 6.00pm. Once again this option has been taken so that those who are local or staying locally do not have to return home and come back. There will be plenty of food and plenty of fun. I have advised Mark that we will also have to sneak some needlework Trivia in. If you are not interested in joining in with the Trivia quiz then please just join us for the social side. It is sure to be very entertaining and for those who are joining us at the end of the week it is a great chance to meet others.

The ticket price is $20 and will include food, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee. It also includes great company, lots of laughs and a very sociable evening. There will be prizes for the winning team.

Free Evening Presentations

Free evening presentations are scheduled for most evening between 5.00pm and 6.00pm when other entertainment has not been arranged. These are one hour presentations from a selection of our Tutors in the form of mini workshops, informative presentations or demonstrations on a variety of subjects.
Full details of the program will be emailed out in our newsletters prior to the event.