In October 2015, my husband and I embarked upon a new venture

and purchased a former State School we now call The Old Laravale School.

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Laravale is just 10 minutes from the centre of Beaudesert, on the road to Rathdowney in the picturesque Scenic Rim Region of SE Qld.

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Fast forward to 2022 and we live in a sweet worker's cottage

that we moved to the property in 2016.

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In September 2019, we moved a 113 year old farmhouse

to the former tennis court.

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We now offer a self contained unique retreat venue for

sewing/craft, training retreats.

For more info check out the Retreat Page

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Sewing With Wendy Classes & Workshops

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The Audrey Room is a spacious dedicated sewing studio

set up in the former school library.

The sewing room is equipped with a large sewing table, irons,

ironing boards & press, overlocker,

emergency sewing supplies for use during class, and

a small range of sewing supplies available for purchase.

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​Casual classes held regularly, allow students to bring their own projects

and work on them in a friendly learning atmosphere.

I help with the tricky bits and you have access to

classroom supplies and equipment.

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All day Sit & Sews are held regularly throughout the year.

These days are the perfect opportunity to sew (or craft)

uninterrupted from 9am till 6pm.

There is no tuition, however I can point you in the

right direction if you get stuck.

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Workshops are held periodically.

These may include Learn To Sew course, Overlocking workshops,

Quilts, Bags Wallets & Purses, T-shirts, Knickers, drafting skirts,

techniques such as applique or chenille, zippers, crochet,

soap and candle making, and I am always open to

suggestions for new workshops.

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For dates and details go to my facebook page  or my blog

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Or send me an email to receive my newsletters

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Sewing & Craft Retreats at The Old Laravale School 

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The Old Laravale School is now home to Willmann House,

our relocated farmhouse accommodation for Retreats

- sewing, scrapbooking, wellness, photography, training sessions,

or whatever takes your fancy.

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Book your own self-catered Retreat for groups of 4 to 9 adults.

Retreat bookings include the use of the Errisvale Rooms

in the former school building. 

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Check out the Retreat page for details.

 

Contact Wendy any time on 0402 309 047