This full-day workshop invites you to refresh your powers of observation and build confidence in sketching, drawing and painting with acrylic on canvas. Using the landscape of Marthadale as inspiration, you will learn to capture what you see and experience in your own surroundings.

Beginners are warmly encouraged. If you have ever wanted to try painting, this is the perfect place to begin.

Throughout the day, guests will work with a fully equipped painting kit — yours to take home and continue using long after the workshop. You will create sketch notes of the gardens and surrounds, explore colour mixing and placement, learn about composition, and complete a small landscape painting inspired by the Marthadale setting.

It is an immersive, hands-on day that deepens your appreciation for both nature and the artistic process.

This is a rare and enriching opportunity to spend time learning from an accomplished and generous artist, with space to nurture your own creative exploration. Guests will also receive a high-quality painting kit at a significantly reduced price, allowing you to continue your artistic journey well beyond the day.

Bookings for this class will close on the 10th of September

A day spent with yours truly (Jennie) as I show you the machine method of a traditional Japanese quilting style.

This versatile quilting method of layered fabrics allows for a ‘chenille’ type appearance and is incredibly absorbent. These quilts are best machine-washed and tumble-dried to improve its effect of blooming.

You will sew a linen and cotton machine-quilted bath-sized mat that could also be utilised as a baby change mat.

These initial learning skills will allow for the growth of future quilt making into throws and quilt covers for beds, cushions and even clothing.

Come along and learn the basics, then let your imagination wander.
This informal workshop includes a colour-prepared kit featuring Liberty fabrics, ready to be shaped into a soft, floral artwork.

There are no rules and no prior skills needed. Your piece can be as simple or as detailed as you wish.

By the end of the session, you will have a slow-stitched, original work to take home — something to display, enjoy and admire for years to come.

Date to be confirmed – join a waiting list below to be notified when this class is available to book.

Join acclaimed pastry chef, author, television judge and flavour-obsessed craftsman Darren Purchese for an immersive deep-dive into one of the great foundations of patisserie: puff pastry.

In this intimate Marthadale workshop, Darren will demystify the process of making exceptional puff pastry from scratch. You’ll learn the science behind lamination, how to work dough for perfect lift and texture, and how to transform those golden layers into elegant sweet and savoury creations. Expect a demonstration-style class with a little hands-on — ideal for curious home bakers, seasoned cooks wanting to finesse their pastry game, or anyone who simply loves buttery, flaky perfection.

Darren will showcase a selection of dishes inspired by seasonal produce from the Marthadale kitchen garden and the surrounding Bellarine Peninsula, highlighting how great ingredients and proper technique elevate each other.

Date to be confirmed soon – join a waiting list below to be notified when this class is available to book.