Fibre Arts Studio Workshops - Mullimbimby

Byron Community College
Thu 09 Apr '26 – Tue 14 Jul '26

Overview

A new concept for Fibre Arts… bringing to you a smaller 'boutique' event with a 'country feel', making it more exclusive whilst learning with one of the best tutors in the Fibre/Textile Art realm. Enrol in as many workshops as you like. ​With an event like this, it means you can engage with as many tutors as you like during the year! The organising is done with meticulous care and that great defining eye for all things in the workshop realm…

A new concept for Fibre Arts… bringing to you a smaller 'boutique' event with a 'country feel', making it more exclusive whilst learning with one of the best tutors in the Fibre/Textile Art realm.

Enrol in as many workshops as you like. ​With an event like this, it means you can engage with as many tutors as you like during the year!

The organising is done with meticulous care and that great defining eye for all things in the workshop realm that can be sourced by Glenys Mann. Not a stone is left unturned by this co-ordinator… after 35 years in the business, you should know by now that she knows just how to make you feel comfortable in this new concept that is a "Studio Workshop"!

The venues are the beautiful Callignee Hall, a pleasant drive in the Gippsland area of Victoria. Hahndorf Bowling Club, in the Adelaide Hills area of South Australia. Byron Community College, in the heart of the Northern Rivers.
All set up to hold such workshops as previously held by Fibre Arts.

These are non-live-in events, with links to the best Airbnbs, BnB's and motel accommodation that is close by provided by Fibre Arts!

Location

Byron Community College

6/8 Burringbar St Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Australia

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Location - 6/8 Burringbar St Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Australia

FAQs

Accessibility

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation

Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met

Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances)

Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)

Have a low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music)

Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have accessible seating areas in theatrette

Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)

Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)

Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator

Have grab rails in the bathroom

Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar

Have step free access to the conference or function room

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Have telephones which are compatible with hearing aids

Have transmitter receivers for hearing aids on tours

Have TVs with captioning option

Have volume controlled phones

Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)

Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)

Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Provide linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested)

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested)

Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss

Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges

Train your staff in disability awareness

Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting

Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products

Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)