Events & Workshops
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Barwon Grange Open Day
1 September - 31 December 2027Experience mid-19th-century life at Barwon Grange, a picturesque Gothic Revival villa nestled along Geelong’s Barwon River.
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Barwon Park Mansion Open Day
1 September - 31 December 2027Discover Victoria’s Western District with a visit to Barwon Park Mansion, an impressive bluestone estate set against a sweeping rural backdrop.
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Christmas in July at Labassa Mansion
8 August - 10 August 2026Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a traditional mid-winter Christmas in the lavish surroundings of Labassa.
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Christmas Snow Globe Workshop
7 November - 12 December 2026Create your own festive snow globe at historic Como House, you’ll craft a magical Christmas keepsake filled with holiday sparkle.
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Como Garden Tour
13 September - 18 April 2027Spanning almost six acres, discover the rich social history and stunning heritage of Como’s gardens on this guided tour.
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Como House Tours
1 September - 31 December 2027Step back into Melbourne’s history with a visit to Como House, a stunning 19th-century mansion surrounded by tranquil pleasure gardens.
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Crime Busters – Forensic Investigators
10 August - 14 August 2026Calling all budding detectives! These school holidays, dive into the exciting world of forensic science at Old Melbourne Gaol and crack two of its most captivating mysteries.
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Dow’s Pharmacy Open Day
1 September - 31 December 2027A pharmacy for over 160 years, this fascinating commercial premises was established in the mid-nineteenth century.
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Ginger Bread House Workshop
14 November - 19 December 2026Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Como at Christmas and take home a delicious gingerbread house to celebrate the festive season.
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Government House and La Trobe’s Cottage Tour
1 September - 31 December 2027Discover two significant landmarks in one experience with this combined tour of Government House and La Trobe’s Cottage.
PAST PROJECTS
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Architectural Glazing and Glass Conservation
Led by Bruce Hutton, this workshop covered a history of glass and glazing, installation, decoration, maintenance and repair and also the application of linseed oil putty. The workshop also included a short house tour of Waller House.Bruce Hutton founded Almond glass in 1994. He completed a Fine Arts Degree (Chisholm Institute of Technology) majoring in stained glass in 1988, he then went on to work in the industry both in Australia, England and South Africa. He completed a Postgraduate (Monash University) in 1996, focusing on the conservation and restoration techniques of stained glass. -
Repointing Mortar Joints Workshop
Outcomes included familiarity with lime, sand and aggregate selection processes, practical awareness of materials preparation and use including tool handling and heritage philosophy as to the extent of pointing intervention -
Timber and Sash Windows Workshop
This workshop covered an introduction to working with timber, a brief history of the sash window and an overview of the construction, installation and repair of sash windows. The session will ended with a Q and A with the instructor, Ian Goddard, who is a joiner with many years’ experience both in Australia and the United Kingdom where he did his training. -
Architectural Finishes Workshop
This two-day workshop covered a variety of areas relating to exterior finishes to heritage buildings, including architectural finishes investigation, understanding stucco, paint removal techniques, the conservation of stucco and re-finishing techniques. It was led by experts in the area, including Conservation specialist Donald Ellsmore and plasterer Ray Wiltshire.
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