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Woodcraft Guild – Dovetail Basics: Make a dovetail trivet or drawer corner ended on Monday  7 October 2019.

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Above/Below exhibition

Above/Below

5 to 25 November, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre Gallery

Above/Below is a group exhibition by artists who are inspired by their love of cryptogams - ferns, fungi, lichens, liverworts, moss, hornworts, and algae.

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Artist talk

Artist talk: Julie Ryder

Wed 13 November, 11 am - 11.30 am — Visitor centre

Join local artist and exhibition curator Julie Ryder for a half hour talk about the inspiration for artists in the Above/ Below exhibition.

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Springout tile.

Pride in the Gardens

22, 23 & 24 November, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Join us in the Gardens to celebrate Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival.

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Storytime

Storytime

10 - 11 am, first Friday of every month, except January — Crosbie Morrison Lawn 

Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the Gardens' beautiful natural surroundings.

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Book Saturday 5 October 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm, Sunday 6 October 10.00 am – 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm; Monday 7 October 10.00 am – 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm — Crosbie Morrison Building

Dovetail joinery by hand — yes it is still possible and fun. Join this workshop to see how it is done and gain some tricks and tips.

Get the feel of working with saws and chisels to develop near perfect dovetail joints in this 2 hour workshop. You will cut dovetails to create either a dovetail trivet or sample drawer corner.

Discuss aspects of timber joinery with our team members and find out more about the Woodcraft Guild ACT.

Book Saturday 5 October 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Book Sunday 6 October 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Book Sunday 6 October 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Book Monday 7 October 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Book Monday 7 October 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Bookings essential. Places limited. All equipment provided.

When

Book Saturday 5 October 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm, Sunday 6 October 10.00 am – 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm; Monday 7 October 10.00 am – 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Where

Crosbie Morrison Building

Price

$40.00