Make Your Own Concrete Planter Workshop
Learn how to create your own concrete planter with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney!
Join this hands-on workshop to unleash your creativity and learn the fundamentals of concrete crafting.
You’ll learn how to make concrete planters from scratch, to house your plants and add creative green elements to your home or workspace. Under the guidance of your experienced tutor, you'll mould, pour, and shape your very own concrete planters, tailored to your unique design.
You'll also learn contemporary decorative styles such as the marbling effect, using a pre-made planter as your concrete canvas!
Once you've cracked the basics, you'll open up a whole world of possibilities to create personalised jewellery, furniture and other unique homewares.
Join us to unlock the potential of concrete as a versatile and expressive medium for limitless craft projects!
Learning outcomes
By the end of this fun concrete planter workshop, you should be able to:
- Recall the principles of concrete making.
- Practise different decorative effects on your concrete art.
- Master the art of finishing your project with your chosen texture, colour and personal flair.
- Bring home three concrete planters: two that you have made yourself and one pre-made pot that you have decorated.
- Learn essential tips for maintaining the longevity of your concrete planters, ensuring they thrive outdoors or indoors.
Course content
What will be covered in this concrete planter workshop?
- Step-by-step instruction on how to mix concrete from scratch
- Concrete moulds and their usage
- Colouring and decorating effects including marble effect
- How to apply these skills to other crafts such as jewellery, homewares and furniture making
Intended audience
Who is this concrete planter workshop for?
This course is for everyone, from beginners to seasoned DIY enthusiasts looking to expand their skill set.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What we provide
- Concrete, paints and all materials needed to make and decorate
- Recycled moulds
- One small succulent for one of your pots
What to bring to class
- A box to transport your beautiful concrete planters safely
- An apron and/or old clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- Closed-in shoes
<p>Learn how to create your own concrete planter with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
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<p>Learn how to create your own concrete planter with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
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Course testimonials:
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Kathryn said: Holly our tutor was really knowledgeable, friendly and inspiring.
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Kelly said: I loved this course, so interesting and in just 2-hours I felt like I had a new hobby. This was lots of fun and I walked away with 3 pots and a plant! It was way above my expectations.
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Christopher said: Thoroughly enjoyed the Concrete Planter Workshop, got a chance to make 2 concrete planters and to paint a third of our choosing. Holly is an amazing person with a passion for what she does andloves teaching others about it. She explained the process very well, gave us some good hints, tips and advice. Had a great time. I thoroughly recommend Holly and the Concrete Planter Workshop that she held.