Plaster and Candle Making
Thu, 4 Sep 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dive into a truly unique hands-on experience! In this engaging workshop, you’ll craft your own bespoke plaster pot from scratch, paint it with your personal flair, and transform it into a stunning, decorative candle. It’s the perfect blend of sculpture, painting, and candle making – you’ll leave with a beautiful, functional masterpiece! Plus, enjoy a fantastic range of moulds, colours, and scents to choose from.
What You’ll Take Home: At the end of the class, you’ll proudly take home your very own handcrafted, painted plaster pot candle – a unique piece of art made by you, ready to illuminate your space or make a perfect, heartfelt gift!
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Mix, Pour & Set
Pick from our extensive collection of high-quality moulds – from enchanting flower girls and playful whales to elegantly uniquely shaped bowls. Our friendly instructors will guide you through the process of mixing and pouring the plaster with precision, ensuring your pot has a perfect finish.
Your Masterpiece - Paint Your Pot
Bring your pot to life with colour! This is where your individuality shines! We encourage you to let your imagination run wild; there are no rules here. We love unique masterpieces! We have a large range of paints for you to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
Pour & Decorate Your Candle
Select your signature scent! Next, pour the wax to form your candle, and then get creative decorating the top with flowers, succulents, crystals, or shells. Once finished, it’s time to admire your unique masterpiece and see everyone else’s amazing creations!
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Craft a Unique Father's Day Gift: Soap Making Workshop
Sat, 6 Sep 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Give a gift from the heart this Father’s Day! Join our hands-on soap making workshop and learn the delightful art of creating custom, artisan soaps from scratch. You’ll get to work with a generous 1kg block of luxurious goat’s milk soap, which will make you 5 to 7 uniquely shaped soaps. From picking scents and colours to pouring into moulds, you’ll leave with a batch of unique, handcrafted soaps that are perfect for Dad, gift wrapped and labeled!
What You’ll Take Home: You’ll leave the class with a gorgeous selection of your very own handmade, artisan soaps, perfect for a thoughtful and personalised Father’s Day gift!
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Pick Your Moulds, Scents & Colours
Let your imagination run wild! You’ll start by choosing from a delightful array of moulds, selecting your favourite scents, and picking vibrant colours to bring your vision to life. With your 1kg block of soap, you’ll be able to create 5-7 unique soaps, perfect for a personalised Father’s Day gift.
I'm Melting
This is the satisfying part! Our instructors will guide you through the safe and easy process of melting our high-quality goat’s milk soap base. Once melted, you’ll carefully mix in your chosen colours and scents before pouring the fragrant liquid into your selected moulds.
Soap Showcase
The moment of truth! After your soaps have set, it’s time for the grand reveal. You’ll carefully unmould your creations, admiring their unique shapes, colours, and beautiful scents. This stage is all about celebrating your handmade achievements and seeing what everyone else has created! To really make them special shrink wrapped and design with us a personalised label.
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Artisan Soap Making
Tue, 9 Sep 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Discover the delightful art of soap making in this hands-on and aromatic workshop! You’ll learn the simple yet rewarding process of creating beautiful, custom-made soaps from scratch, all from a generous 1kg block of luxurious goat’s milk soap that you get to create with and take home! From choosing your favourite fragrances and colours to pouring and filling your moulds, you’ll leave with a batch of unique, handcrafted soaps perfect for gifting or pampering yourself.
What You’ll Take Home: You’ll leave the class with a gorgeous selection (five to seven) of your very own handmade, artisan soaps, perfect for indulging yourself or as thoughtful, personalised gifts!
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Pick your Moulds, Scents & Colours
Let your imagination run wild! In this exciting first stage, you’ll choose from a delightful array of soap moulds, select your favourite enchanting scents, and pick vibrant colours to bring your vision to life. You get a 1kg block which will make 5-7 soaps. This is where you set the stage for your unique soap masterpiece!
Melting Moments
Get ready for the satisfying part! Our instructors will guide you through the safe and easy process of melting our high-quality goats milk soap base. Once melted, you’ll carefully mix in your chosen colours and scents before pouring the fragrant liquid into your selected moulds. Watch as your custom creations begin to take shape!
Soap Showcase
The moment of truth! After your soaps have set perfectly, it’s time for the grand reveal. You’ll carefully unmould your creations, admiring their unique shapes, colours, and the beautiful scents they release. This stage is all about celebrating your handmade achievements and seeing what everyone else has created!
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Paints, Pots and Plants
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Transform a simple pot into a work of art in our two-part terracotta pouring workshop! The first session is all about letting your creativity flow as you learn the fun technique of pouring paint to create unique patterns. We provide all the pots and paints you need to make your masterpiece. In the second session, you’ll get to complete your creation by potting it up with a beautiful coleus plant, learning a new skill and taking home a stunning piece for your home.
What You’ll Take Home: After the first class, you’ll have your own beautifully painted terracotta pot and base. In the second class, you’ll get a vibrant coleus plant to pot up, creating a finished piece you can proudly display.
Note: This class is over two sessions; the first is three hours, and the second is two hours. At the first session, we’ll be decorating the pot and base. At the second session we’ll be is picking plants ands potting, and learning of plant care to propagate new plants from cuttings.
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Pick Your Pots & Colours
Let your imagination run wild! In this exciting first stage, you’ll choose from a variety of terracotta pots and select a vibrant colour palette to bring your vision to life. You’ll have a wide range of paints available.
The Pouring Process
Get ready for the satisfying part! Our instructors will guide you through the simple and fun technique of pouring paint. You’ll learn how to layer and combine colours to create mesmerising patterns on your pots. It’s a truly therapeutic and creative process!
The Big Reveal
The moment of truth! After your pots have dried, it’s time for the grand reveal. You’ll admire the unique, flowing patterns you’ve created. This stage is all about celebrating your handmade achievements and seeing what everyone else has created!
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Pencil to Paint
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Embark on a captivating artistic journey where you’ll transform a simple pencil sketch into a vibrant, painted masterpiece! In this unique “Pencil to Paint” class, you’ll learn fundamental drawing skills and then discover the enchanting technique of turning watercolour pencils into stunning paint. Create your very own beautiful Flower Goddess, guided every step of the way.
What You’ll Take Home: You’ll leave the class with your own beautifully drawn and painted Flower Goddess masterpiece, along with newfound skills in sketching and watercolour pencil techniques – ready to inspire your next artistic adventure!
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Goddess Outline
Let’s begin at the beginning! Our talented instructor will walk you through the essential steps of sketching, teaching you how to bring our beautiful Flower Goddess to life on paper. You’ll learn foundational drawing techniques, from outlines to basic proportions, ensuring you build confidence with every line. No need to be an experienced artist – we’ll guide you gently through the process.
Colour Infusion
Now for the exciting part – infusing your Goddess with colour! In this stage, you’ll use high-quality watercolour pencils to carefully colour in your sketch. This is where your creativity truly shines as you choose your palette and add depth and tone, setting the stage for the magical transformation to come.
Watercolour Bloom
Prepare to be amazed! With a simple touch of water, you’ll learn how to activate the pigments in your watercolour pencils, transforming your drawing into a stunning painting. Our instructor will show you techniques to blend colours, create washes, and truly bring out the incredible vibrancy, making your Flower Goddess blossom before your eyes!
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Artisan Candles
Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Discover the fun art of candle making in this hands-on and aromatic workshop! You’ll learn the simple yet exciting process of creating beautiful, custom-made candles from scratch, all from a generous 1kg block of luxurious soy wax that you get to create with and take home! From choosing your favourite fragrances and colours to pouring and filling your moulds, you’ll leave with a batch of unique, handcrafted candles perfect for gifting or pampering yourself.
What You’ll Take Home: You’ll leave the class with a gorgeous selection of your very own handmade, artisan candles—between 4-5 —perfect for indulging yourself or as thoughtful, personalised gifts! We can even show you how top shrink-wrap your new creations.
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Pick Your Moulds, Scents & Colours
Let your imagination run wild! In this exciting first stage, you’ll choose from a delightful array of candle moulds, select your favourite enchanting scents, and pick vibrant colours to bring your vision to life. You get a 1kg block of soy wax which will make 4-5 candles.
Melting Moments
Get ready for the satisfying part! Our instructors will guide you through the safe and easy process of melting our high-quality soy wax base. Once melted, you’ll carefully mix in your chosen colours and scents before pouring the fragrant liquid into your selected moulds.
Candle Showcase
The moment of truth! After your candles have set perfectly, it’s time for the grand reveal. You’ll carefully unmould your creations, admiring their unique shapes, colours, and the beautiful scents they release. This stage is all about celebrating your handmade achievements and seeing what everyone else has created!
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Craft & Paint Your Own Plaster Masterpiece!
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Discover the fun art of plaster crafting and painting in this hands-on and creative workshop! You’ll learn the simple yet exciting process of creating a plaster shape from a mould, and then transforming it into a beautiful, custom-painted masterpiece. From choosing your favourite mould to mixing the plaster and painting every detail, you’ll leave with a unique, handcrafted piece of art perfect for gifting or decorating your home.
What You’ll Take Home: You’ll leave the class with a gorgeous, custom-made and custom-painted plaster piece, made by you – perfect for indulging yourself or as a thoughtful, personalised gift!
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The Foundation - Mix, Pour & Set
Let’s begin at the beginning! You’ll choose from a delightful array of plaster moulds and be guided through the process of mixing and pouring the plaster. This is where your unique piece of art begins to take shape! Once poured, we’ll let it set perfectly, ready for its artistic transformation.
Paint Life into Them
Now for the fun part! Once your plaster has set perfectly, you’ll bring it to life with colour. You have the freedom to paint your creation in any style you like – we love unique masterpieces! This is your chance to express your personal flair and create a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
Admire and showcase
The moment of truth! Once you’ve finished painting, it’s time to admire your creation. We’ll add a protective coat of varnish to ensure your new artwork is sealed and ready to take home. This stage is all about celebrating your handmade achievements and seeing what everyone else has created!
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Paint and Sit – Underwater Girl
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for a magical evening of creativity at our Paint and Sip event! We’ll be painting a whimsical underwater girl surrounded by graceful goldfish. This isn’t just about painting; it’s about relaxing, sipping on your favourite drink, and unleashing your inner artist. Our instructors will guide you step-by-step through the process, so you can create a stunning masterpiece, regardless of your skill level.
What You’ll Take Home: You’ll leave with a gorgeous, finished canvas of the “Underwater Girl with Goldfish,” ready to be framed and displayed. And of course, you’ll have some wonderful memories and a new appreciation for your own creativity!
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The First Sketch
We’ll start by lightly sketching the main elements of your painting—the underwater girl and her goldfish friends. This stage is all about getting the basic shapes and composition in place to set the foundation for your masterpiece.
Refining Your Sketch
Now we’ll refine the initial lines. Our instructors will guide you in adding more detail and definition to your drawing, ensuring you feel confident and ready to start painting.
Bringing the Scene to Life
This is where the magic happens! We’ll show you how to add vibrant colours to your canvas, using simple blending techniques to create the illusion of flowing water and glowing light. You’ll bring your underwater world to life, adding personality to the girl and the goldfish.
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“Love in a Box” Resin Class
Sat, 1 Nov 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Express your creativity and design a beautiful, custom heart-shaped resin jewellery box! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to paint a wooden heart frame and then fill the centre with shimmering pigments and decorative elements using the fascinating art of resin. You’ll leave with a unique, handcrafted masterpiece perfect for storing your treasures or giving as a heartfelt gift.
What You’ll Take Home: You’ll leave the class with a gorgeous, heart-shaped resin jewellery box—perfect for storing your treasures or giving as a heartfelt gift!
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Design Your Heart's Desire
Let your creativity shine! You’ll begin by painting your heart-shaped wooden box frame in your favourite colours. Then, you’ll choose from a stunning collection of pigments, glitters, and decorative elements to bring your vision to life. This is where you’ll design the mesmerising “liquid glass” effect for the middle of your box.
The Resin Revolution
This is where the magic happens! Our instructors will guide you through the safe and simple process of mixing and pouring resin. You’ll carefully add your chosen colours and decorations, watching as they swirl and settle into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s a truly captivating process that you’ll love!
The Grand Reveal
The moment of truth! After your resin has cured, you’ll see your finished piece in all its glory. Admire the glassy finish, the sparkling pigments, and the unique design you created. You’ll leave the class with your beautiful, handcrafted resin jewellery box and a new set of skills to show off!
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Following Classes
Paints, Pots and Plants
Ready to get creative and a little bit green? Our two-part workshop guides you through making a painted terracotta pot and then shows you how to bring it to life with a lovely coleus plant. You’ll leave with a new skill and a gorgeous, finished creation!
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Plaster and Candle Making
Get ready for a creative journey where you’ll design, build, and decorate your own plaster pot candle. Choose from our exciting range of moulds, bring your pot to life with paint, and finally, learn the art of candle pouring and decoration. This class is designed for all skill levels – no experience necessary, just a desire to create!
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Pencil to Paint
Join us for an immersive class designed to build your drawing confidence and explore the magical world of watercolour pencils. You’ll move through three exciting stages: sketching your design, adding vibrant colour with pencils, and finally, using water to unlock their paint-like qualities. Create your very own beautiful Flower Goddess, guided every step of the way.
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Artisan Candles
Join us for a fun and interactive candle making class where creativity meets aromatherapy! Over three easy stages, you’ll select your design elements, master the melt-and-pour technique, and unveil your very own luxurious candle creations. No prior experience is needed – just a love for beautiful scents and a desire to make something wonderful!
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Craft & Paint Your Own Plaster Masterpiece!
Join us for a fun and interactive plaster class where creativity meets artistic expression! Over three easy stages, you’ll select your mould, mix and pour the plaster, and then paint your creation to life. No prior experience is needed – just a love for art and a desire to make something wonderful!
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Artisan Soap Making
Join us for a fun and interactive soap making class where creativity meets aromatherapy! Over three easy stages, you’ll select your design elements, master the melt-and-pour technique, and unveil your very own luxurious soap creations. No prior experience is needed – just a love for beautiful scents and a desire to make something wonderful!
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What's Included?
All Materials Provided
Get hands‐on with expert guidance as you get hands-on experience in art, craft and computers.
Expert Instructors
Our expert instructors will guide you through the process of creating your own masterpiece. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll leave with a unique piece of art that you can be proud of.
Meet your Neighbours
Mingle and meet the community as you enjoy your creations. Meet new people and bond with old friends whilst enjoy your creation with the backdrop of the surrounding Wongawallen and Willow Vale hills.
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How to Find Us
Upper Coomera Classes is located in Upper Coomera (unsurprisenly!), QLD. We're located just off the M1 motorway exit 54, making it easy to get to us from anywhere on the Gold Coast. Your enrolment confirmation email includes full address and directions to find us.
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About the Class
The class is four hours. Doors open at 9:45am. Lesson starts at 10:00am. Plenty of on-street parking. From the M1, take Exit 54.
About Us
Our Goal: Learn New Skills for Independant Living
At Upper Coomera Classes, we believe in empowering our NDIS participants to turn their passions into profits. Our classes are designed to help you learn new skills, create beautiful products, and even start your own business.
Our mission
Our pottery, candle‐making, sculturing, painting and drawing classes are more than new hobbies; they're about building confidence, fostering creativity, and moving along an arc to independence.
You'll acquire the skills to create unique, handmade items that you can proudly sell or gift to friends and family. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you have the knowledge and support you need to succeed.
Then learn computer skills for the modern life. Let's get you online! We'll start with the basics and work our way up to more advanced skills, including:
- Understanding your computer
- Setting up and using email accounts
- Creating a simple website and online portfolio
- Using online marketplaces to sell your creations
- Basic graphic design for marketing your products
- Using online tools for business management
- Understanding online safety and privacy
- Creating and managing social media profiles
- And much more!
Learn a Craft → Market your Creations → Sell Online → Build a Business → Contribute to the Community
Come away from Upper Coomera Classes with your own creations to cherish, to gift, to display at local markets, to sell online, or to simply enjoy. We have the resources, tools, support and expertise to help you succeed in your creative pursuit. Join us and discover how you can turn your creativity into a thriving online business!
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Meet Your Instructors
We're experienced instructors, artisans, computer programmers, and educators who are passionate to teach the wonderful ways to create something with your hands, contribute to our community, and to bring our the best in our students.
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Aaron Founder and Instructor
Hey there, craft enthusiasts! I'm Aaron, the founder and instructor for the awesome Upper Coomera Classes right here in Upper Coomera! I believe that anyone can learn to make fantastic crafts, arts and computers at home, and I'm stoked to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with you!
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Michael Instructor and Tech Guy
Meet Michael, our tech‐savvy instructor and the mastermind behind the scenes. With a passion for all things tech, he's here to ensure that your Upper Coomera Classes experience runs smoothly. He also teaches our computer classes to make computers approachable and fun for everyone.
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Yuna and AKI Student Moral Officers
Say hello to our very special Student Moral Officers, AKI and Yuna! These two adorable puppies are tasked with raising the spirits of our students and instructors alike. Yuna and AKI are the heart and soul of Upper Coomera Classes, always ready to bring a smile to our students. They embody the spirit of Upper Coomera Classes, and we're so grateful to have them as part of our team, helping us to create a positive and uplifting environment for our students and instructors.
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If Your Plans Change, No Worries!
There's no problem if you can't make the class. Either change to a different date, receive a full credit, or a full refund – whichever you prefer. Just call, text, or drop an email to us before the start of the class. We'll be happy to help you out. No-questions-asked money-back guarantee if you're not 100% satisfied.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Coomera Classes?
Upper Coomera Classes is an NDIS provider dedicated to fostering independence and creativity through hands-on arts and crafts workshops. We offer a fun, supportive environment where participants can learn new skills, express themselves, and create beautiful items.
Do I need to have any skills or knowledge to join?
No skills or previous experience are required! Our workshops are designed for beginners and are structured to walk you through the entire process, step by step. We encourage you to create at your own speed and simply enjoy the creative journey.
What should I bring to a class?
You don’t need to bring anything but a big smile and your creativity! We provide all the materials, tools, and expertise you’ll need. We also provide soft drinks, tea, coffee, and snacks.
How do I view your upcoming classes?
You can find all our upcoming classes and events on our website at https://www.uppercoomeraclasses.com.au
How do I book a spot?
You can book your spot directly through our website by selecting the event you wish to attend and following the prompts.
How do I book a Day Program?
You can book a Day Program directly through our website by visiting our Day Programs page. You can also contact us to discuss your goals, and we can help you find a program that is the perfect fit.
Can I bring a support person with me?
Yes, you are very welcome to bring a support person to the class. We encourage you to let us know in advance so we can ensure there is enough space.
How can your classes help me start a small business?
We provide guidance and resources to help you turn your creations into a small business. We can offer advice on setting up a stall at local markets or selling your products online with our computer and technology classes.
What are your computer classes?
We teach all about technology, from the very basics, all the way to having a presence online with a web-store to sell your own creations! We start with understanding the computer, setting up essentials (such as email), how to connect to the internet, understanding web safety, security and privacy, and then creating your own web presence!
How can your classes help with social connections?
Our workshops are a great way to meet new people in a relaxed and friendly setting. We encourage collaboration and conversation, helping you build new friendships and connections within the community.
How are Day Programs NDIS funded?
Our Day Programs are NDIS funded, primarily using the “Assistance with Social and Community Participation” (Core Supports) category. This funding helps participants access a range of activities that support their goals for social inclusion, skill development, and community engagement.
What are the key learning outcomes of your classes?
Our classes help participants improve fine motor skills, focus and concentration, social interaction, communication, and creative problem-solving. They also provide a sense of achievement and a confidence boost.
What is our mission?
Our mission is to empower NDIS participants to achieve their goals through creative expression. We believe that learning arts and crafts skills can lead to greater independence, confidence, and social connections. Participants can use their creations for personal enjoyment, as gifts, or even to start their own small business at local markets or online.
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Can I suggest a new class?
Absolutely! We love hearing new ideas from our community. Feel free to contact us with any suggestions for workshops you’d like to see.
What makes your classes different?
We combine creative, hands-on activities with personalised support and a focus on long-term skill development. Our classes are not just about making something; they’re about the journey of learning and the potential to turn a hobby into a passion or even a business.