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 about 10 minutes from the centre of Beaudesert, on the road to Rathdowney & Kooralbyn, in the picturesque Scenic Rim Region of SE Qld.
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Fast forward and we live in a sweet worker's cottage
that we moved to the property.
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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 in Willmann House.
For more info check out the Retreat Page
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Sewing With Wendy - Sewing 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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For dates and details go to my facebook page or my irregular blog
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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, card making, wellness,
photography, training sessions,
or whatever you need a relaxing creative space for.
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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
The Old Laravale School
77 Christmas Creek Rd
Laravale
via Beaudesert Q 4285
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For sewing classes email
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For retreats email
theoldlaravaleschool@gmail.com
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