9 September 2009
REGISTER FOR COBB+CO MUSEUM'S LEADLIGHTING WORKSHOP
Limited places are still available in the final leadlighting workshop for 2009 at Cobb+Co Museum, 31 October - 1 November.
Museum Director Deborah Tranter said the workshop is a hands-on introduction to the skills and tools needed to create unique leadlighting artwork.
"In just weekend, each participant will create an individual piece of leadlighting to display at home or give as a hand-crafted gift as some of our past students have done," Mrs Tranter said.
Local leadlighter Lyn Swan will teach the basic techniques and principles of leadlighting including glass and lead cutting, polishing and soldering.
The workshop caters for a maximum of six participants at a cost of $285 per person which includes two days of expert instruction, all materials and morning and afternoon tea and lunch on both days.
The leadlighting workshop is one of Cobb+Co Museum's heritage trades workshops that encourage the preservation of traditional skills. Other workshops include silversmithing, blacksmithing and whip making.
To receive regular updates on Cobb+Co Museum activities phone 4639 1971 or email inquiries@cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au. Bookings are essential.
The Cobb+Co Museum is part of the Queensland Museum and is open daily 10am - 4pm, except Good Friday, ANZAC Day and Christmas Day. Thanks to Toowoomba Regional Council entry is free to all residents of the council area on presentation of proof of address.
