Reviva Dunmore (tip shop)

When: Saturday 10 January 2026 10am to 3pm

Turn broken tiles into bold, beautiful art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of mosaic-making using colourful salvaged materials. Choose to revamp a small pot, stepping stone, or trivet and bring your own creative twist to functional upcycled décor for your home or garden.

Please note:
Grouting will take place on another day due to adhesive setting time. You’re welcome to return on a Thursday or Friday when the Tinkerage is open — or complete the grouting at home.

BYO: safety goggles and any small item you’d like to mosaic (optional – materials are also available on site).

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 28 February 2026 10am to 3pm

An introduction to sharpening knives, gardening secateurs, snips, chisels, and axes. Use different sharpening mediums and methods to sharpen and care for your tools.

BYO: hand tools or knives that need sharpening and safety goggles.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 14 March 2026 10am to 3pm

Using recycled jeans you will make a funky bag. No sewing machine required. Learn how to create denim flowers, creatively re-use pockets. Make a unique bag using your own creative juices. Keep denim out of landfill and revamp.

BYO: scissors. The Tinkerage will provide the denim jeans.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 18 April 2026 10am to 3pm

Mark is a musician and the Illawarra’s found-object instrument making guru. He is passionate about how music can connect people. In this workshop he will teach you how to make a simple musical instrument from salvaged materials, such as a Diddley Bow or Canjo. The workshop will end in a musical jam with Mark, with an opportunity to play the other marvelous instruments he has made from salvaged materials.

BYO: ears and enthusiasm.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 16 May 2026 10am to 3pm

Recycle your fabrics by screen printing onto them with new funky designs. Revamp things such as cushion covers, tote bags, pillowcases, aprons, tea-towels and tablecloths. Kathy will teach you how to print images onto cotton and linen textiles in creative ways.

BYO: cushion covers, tote bags, pillowcases, aprons, tea-towels, or some salvaged fabric to print onto if you already have – The Tinkerage will also have some to choose from. Bring an apron and a small pair of pointed scissors or stanley knife.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 13 June 2026 10am to 3pm

Learn how to cut and shape reclaimed tiles using various mosaic tools to make a trivet. Kay will teach and demonstrate cutting techniques to create circles, triangles and squares to create an abstract design.

Please note:
Grouting will take place on another day due to adhesive setting time. You’re welcome to return on a Thursday or Friday when the Tinkerage is open — or complete the grouting at home.

BYO: safety goggles and mosaic tools if you already have them.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.

When: Saturday 18 July 2026 10am to 3pm

Bonnie will share with you some of her skills in transforming salvaged silver-plated cutlery into wonderful jewellery pieces. Whether you choose to bring your own silverware or use the provided ones, it’s an opportunity to explore your artistic side and leave with custom-made, one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces that reflect your style and creativity.

BYO: safety glasses, and silver spoons if you already have them. The Tinkerage will also provide some to work with.

To register for the workshop, click here!

Note:

• Tinkerers must be over 16 years of age and wear enclosed protective shoes.
• The Tinkerage workshops are FREE for Shellharbour City Council residents. For non-Shellharbour residents a $40 fee applies.