One of our makers Rachel Grose teaches at the Centre for Rare Trades and Forgotten Trades

Come and visit a working artist studio space located in a heritage building.

Chat with the studio residents about their practices and inspiration. 

Visitors have the opportunity to purchase handmade and locally made unique products.

Come and visit a working artist studio space located in a heritage building.

Chat with the studio residents about their practices and inspiration. 

Visitors have the opportunity to purchase handmade and locally made unique products.

Come and visit a working artist studio space located in a heritage building.

Chat with the studio residents about their practices and inspiration. 

Visitors have the opportunity to purchase handmade and locally made unique products.

Come and visit a working artist studio space located in a heritage building.

Chat with the studio residents about their practices and inspiration. 

Visitors have the opportunity to purchase handmade and locally made unique products.

"Whimsical Doors of Dublin" is an art exhibition by Ballarat artist Maddie Hoy, featuring acrylic paintings on paper and canvas, that showcase the unique and colourful doors of Dublin, Ireland. The exhibition comprises a collection of paintings that feature doors of various shapes, sizes, and colours, each with its own distinct personality and character. The acrylic medium used in these paintings allows for the creation of a vibrant aesthetic, which capture the essence of the city's playful and whimsical spirit.

One of our makers Rachel Grose teaches at the Centre for Rare Trades and Forgotten Trades

Open Studio at the Lost Ones. Join our makers on Friday 24th March and chat about their work and studio

This beginner’s class is for those who have never crocheted before, or who are new to crochet. I will take you though all of the basics: the tools you need; how to hold your hook & wool; chain stitch; how to read a pattern. All materials provided. Each participant receives a gift pack.

Tea & coffee provided

Experience the art and artists of Ballarat in a very hands on and delicious way! This art & culture self-guided tour starts at The Lost Ones Makers Studio with a fun art workshop run by Ballarat artist Pauline O’Shannessy-Dowling. From there, you will follow your special Hidden Lanes self-guided tour, discovering hidden artwork and the history behind them. Along the way you will also have lunch and drink at the Hop Temple

Soy Candle Workshop by Goose Candles

Learn how to make high-quality soy candles in a warm, safe and friendly environment. You will be given all the tools and equipment you need, and you’ll have the opportunity to choose your own fragrances. Saturday, April 4, from 2pm to 4pm

This workshop aims to provide a practical beginners approach to jewellery making. Participants will attend a workshop over to learn how to craft a sterling silver ring and will be introduced to the following jewellery making techniques:

• Ring sizing and how to custom fit a ring.

• How to create an individual design for a ring.

• How to cut metal using a professional Jewellers saw.

• How to texture and stamp metal using a hammer or metal stamp.

• Soldering and annealing techniques using a jewellers torch.

• Finishing and polishing a completed piece.

• Included in the workshop will be:

• All base metal sheet and wire needed to create your ring.

• All tools and equipment needed to construct your ring.

The workshop has been capped at six participants in order to provide a relaxed and attentive setting in which participants will be introduced to the joy of working with metal to create jewellery.

Some say it's cheaper than therapy, this relaxing therapeutic craft is so easy to learn and quick to master. You can make lots of home decor items such as cushion covers, rugs and wall hangings. It's the perfect way to use up your yarn stash and there are no limits to your creativity. Come along to this friendly, fun and inspirational workshop conducted by experienced and art trained teachers, showing you all the tips and tricks for success. Be warned you may be 'hooked'. Places are limited and are filling fast, don't miss out grab your bestie and book your place today. 29th Feb 2020 11am

Allow one of our master bartenders to guide you through the history of the Mojito and teach you how to make the perfect summer cocktail. You'll explore the shared history with the Daiquiri and learn the proper techniques to pour, muddle, and shake. 

This masterclass will allow you to:

-Understand the long standing history of the drink, where it came from, its recent changes, and where it’s going in the future.

-Take a look at the vast family tree of the Mojito, learn what drinks are inspired from it, and what drinks wouldn’t be famous without it.

-Gain a thorough understanding of how the different flavours work with one another to land that perfect drink

You'll sample a range of drinks, and come to understand the perfect shake. This is a hands-on class where we'll step you through the elegance of creating the perfect Mojito.

The Michael Westlake Trio is Michael on keyboards and vocals, Denis Toner on double bass and Michael Evans-Barker on drums and percussion. Look forward to an evening of blended jazz fusion with classical influences, and an adventure at every turn.

Elle T’s music delivers a smooth ambient and sophisticated sound. Elle T on vocals, and Malcolm Hornby on the keyboard play classics from the Jazz and lounge repertoire mixed with a sprinkling of latin, to bring an engaging and varied assortment of arrangements.

They are experienced musicians. Elle T has performed at venues in Melbourne, Jazz festivals, in regional Victoria and overseas. With a love of singing she has toured the states in a gospel choir, performed in A Cappella groups and sung in bands from soul, rock and to jazz.  

Malcolm Hornby has played piano/keyboards for nearly all of his life. His first band was a covers band as a teenager, and he has performed in a wide range of different settings since then. For the last 15 years Malcolm has been working as a piano teacher. His favourite style of music to play is Jazz, and he is currently performing with an Instrumental Jazz group, a vocal trio and a duo. With a sound that echoes from Julie London through to Dianna Krall and Norah Jones “Elle T Duo” will fit the bill.

He's baaaaaaaack for 2020!
Our very compliant and oh-so-polite nude dude is back for the first drawing session of 2020. This is a free drawing event, hosted in the Basement Bar, where you're stepped through challenges and encouraged to drop your embarrassment, grab a charcoal and a drink and get drawing. Leave your prude at the door. Materials provided.

Fully booked, but walk ins on the night can be accommodated.

The Barnacoyle Band plays eclectic mix of tunes from traditional and contemporary Celtic to rollicking country.

Vocals with great harmonies by Rosalind Lawson ukele and Clare Lacey guitar. Fabulous instrumentals by Corrie Olsen recorder and bodhran, David Young flute and clarinet ,Ros Cole concertina, Richard Johnson mandolin and the legendary Graham McLean on the double bass .

Cold Feet are a blues/rock organ trio establishing themselves into the modern blues scene with a mix of traditional and contemporary influences. Their mixed range of band and artist interests blends together into their own modern blues/rock sound. With KP macak on the keys, Kyle Shawcross on guitar and vocals, and Kayne Smith on the drums, they’re trying to revitalize the blues community with their own fresh taste and modern take on blues and rock.

With her sun-drenched voice and songs about far-flung corners of the world, Anna Smyrk paints stunning pictures of places she’s lived- from the sapphire waters of the Solomon Islands to a dusty city in Cambodia.

She comes to Ballarat to launch her brand new EP; a collection of songs about her time spent living in wild places. Her live show features glowing harmonies, masterful violin and mandolin, songs in several languages, and lots of stories.

Anna’s new EP is out on November 1st, but singles from the record are already getting love on Double J, ABC, BBC and community radio. AU Review called it "a glorious piece of musical storytelling " and Soundcheck magazine said it “packs a heart-rending and elegant punch.” 

Hailing from regional Victoria, Anna Bilbrough first picked up her dad’s old nylon-stringed guitar when she was fourteen, marking the beginning of her foray into song writing. Singing since the age of eleven and performing since the age of twelve, Anna sings her own compositions that range from Dylan and Baez-inspired folk songs to pop-infused tracks about Orlando Bloom lookalikes. Over the years, Anna has supported Australian musicians such as Liz Stringer and Melissa Ramsay. She has been booked for events such as White Night Ballarat and many local community fundraising initiatives. Anna draws lyrical inspiration from her life and observations and counts Joni Mitchell, Laura Marling, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac and Carly Simon as her musical influences.

You can find upcoming gigs on Anna’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/annabilbroughmusic01/

Download her EP Mind Over Matter here: 

https://annabilbrough.bandcamp.com/album/mind-matter

Our last Basement Session for the year sees Stalwart musician, Rod Gear bring his Latin and Middle Eastern musical expressions to The Basement Bar. Using his guitar and loop station, Gear creates subtle loops that draw the listener in, evoking a spectrum of emotion & thought. His arrangements of familiar songs,leave you with the essence of the composition, whilst injecting his own unique views into the mix. A great afternoon for some reflective world music.