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Artisan Immersion Workshops & Long Table Lunch

When

Thursday 18th September

12-4pm

Where

Museum Village
Visitor Centre, Dempster and Kemp Streets, Esperance

Cost

Lunch $47.50, Workshops (Various)

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The Esperance Museum Village is an incubator for creatives to practice, develop and share their skills and wares. Join the village artisans for lunch at Bistro Louis, followed by an Artisan workshop of your choice. 

12pm: Artisan Immersion Long Table Lunch 
Meet at the Esperance Visitor centre for a guided walk-through the museum village. Meet the artisans in their shops and studios for a sneak peek at the crafts and skills that bring the creative vibe to the historic Museum Village.

Continue to Bistro Louis to be seated for the long table lunch. The menu showcases artisanal culinary techniques and philosophies that have traversed both continents and generations since mid-20th-century Europe. Guests will be treated to traditional French charcuterie, rolled chicken ballotine with tarragon jus, handmade ricotta gnocchi, and additional seasonal offerings. Add on a lunch when you book your workshop!

2-4pm: Artisan Immersion Workshop
Join the artisan of your choice for an immersive 2-hour workshop and create your own bespoke treasure: 
• Beginner’s Knitting to Bunting with Nikki at Ms Mustard ($60)
• Gentle Art of Beeswax Candle-Making with Anna at Hive Priestess ($99)
• Sewing with Leonie at Just One More Stitch ($45)
• Beaded Bracelet Making with Grace at La Breeze ($80)
• Acrylic Painting with Lana at Yellow Fig ($100)
• Silversmithing with Kathleen at Luna Designs ($120)
• Make your own upcycled paper clutch bag with Tracy at Esperance Community Arts ($25)

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