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WELCOME

At Cobb+Co Museum’s Have A Go! Festival you can discover more than 40 traditional skills and crafts

and meet the artisans who practice them. Plus, as the name suggests, have a go for yourself!

Plan the Step Up + Have A Go Activities you want to try See pages 4–7

Check times for Demonstrations you want to seeSee pages 8–9

Book into a Mini WorkshopAdditional cost | Places are limited | See pages 10–11

Discover delicious local produce at Have A Taste!On Saturday evening | See pages 12–13

Recharge with refreshments at Cobb’s Coffee ShopOpen 9.30am – 4pm

Festival MapsSee pages 14–15

AT A GLANCE

General festival entry is just $10 per person per day or $30 for a family!

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Welcome to the Have a Go! Festival, another great Southern Queensland Country experience on Queensland’s dynamic events calendar.

Tourism and Events Queensland is committed to growing the state’s tourism profile and is proud to support the Have a Go! Festival in an effort to showcase Queensland’s destinations.

Queensland boasts the best live events in the best destinations, which are promoted as part of It’s Live! in Queensland.

Regional events contribute to industry growth, delivering positive economic and social outcomes for Queensland and foster community pride in our destinations.

The Have a Go! Festival is supported through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Regional Development Program, which to date has invested almost $25 million in more than 1000 Queensland events.

I would like to congratulate the event organisers, volunteers, and the local community for delivering this fantastic event for Southern Queensland Country.

Stephen Gregg Chairman, Tourism and Events Queensland

STEP UP + HAVE A GO

Candlewicking with Glenda Newton

Learn this traditional embroidery technique TIMES: 9.30am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm AGES: 8+ MAP REF: 24

Crochet with Sharron Watters

Make a crochet square and try finger knitting TIMES: 9.30am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm AGES: 5+ MAP REF: 22

Ethical Farming with Serendipity Farm

Learn about looking after your own farm animals and meet some happy residents TIMES: 9.30am – 4pm AGES: All MAP REF: 7

Lacemaking with Australian Lacemakers Guild (Toowoomba)

Have a go at creating delicate and beautiful lace TIMES: 9.30am – 4pm AGES: 5+ MAP REF: 25

I had AN awesome TIME at the festival - I TRULY smiled from ear to ear all day!

JANE, BRISBANE

Just step up and have a go at these activities! In many cases you can make something to take home.

Leatherplaiting with Bill Webb

Make your own leatherplaited keyring TIMES: 9.30am – 1pm, 2– 4pm AGES: All MAP REF: 15

Pottery with Darling Downs Potters Club

Make your own pinch pot and see a range of pottery techniques TIMES: 9.30am – 4pm AGES: All MAP REF: 32

Paper Crafting with Annette Sullivan

Make a small gift box for the perfect present TIMES: 9.30am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm AGES: 12+ MAP REF: 12

Pyrography with Ray Newton

‘Write with fire’ and create a coaster TIMES: 9.30am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm AGES: 12+ MAP REF: 31

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Silk Painting with Cecile Arndt

Help create a silk painting for the Museum TIMES: 9.30 – 11.30am, 12.30 – 4pm AGES: 5+ MAP REF: 33

Stick Furniture with Andrew MacDonald

Have a go at turning privet into furniture TIMES: 9.30am – 12.30pm, 1.30 – 3pm (Sat), 1.30 – 4pm (Sun) AGES: 12+ MAP REF: 16

Relief Printing with Catherine Parker

Make an individual print to frame TIMES: 12 – 3pm (Sat), 12 – 4pm (Sun) AGES: 15+ MAP REF: 17

Whip Cracking with Australian Plaiters & Whipmakers Association (Toowoomba)

See how whips are made and have a go at whip cracking TIMES: 9.30am – 3pm (Sat), 9.30am – 4pm (Sun) AGES: All MAP REF: 19

KIDS HAVE A GO

Children can have a go at making their own toys and have their face painted

TIMES: 9.30am – 4pm AGES: Under 8 MAP REF: 34

My kids and i had such a great time at the festival. Thank you to all involved in this fantastic event.

BRENDA, KINGAROY

Weaving with Toowoomba Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Group

Create a woven bookmark and learn Japanese braiding TIMES: 9.30am – 4pm AGES: 5+ MAP REF: 23

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DEMONSTRATIONSWatch artisans at work and find out more about

their traditional craft, skill or trade.

Airbrush Art with Wayne Ogden

Watch an airbrush artist create a piece for Cobb’s Coffee Shop TIMES: 9.30am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm MAP REF: 26

Button Making with Kylie van der Beek

Discover how buttons can dress up any outfit TIMES: 10am – 2pm MAP REF: 10

Beekeeping with Southern Beekeepers Association

Learn why bees are so important to the environment TIMES: 9.30am – 4pm MAP REF: 20

Corset Making with Lorraine White

Find out how corsets are created and even try some on TIMES: 9.30am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm MAP REF: 30

Gardening with Brian Sams

Learn about heirloom vegetables and companion planting TIMES: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm MAP REF: 18

Harnessing with Bob Edwards

Watch saddler Bob Edwards harness a horse (and tell a few stories) TIMES: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm MAP REF: 27

Rope Making with Leigh Morice

See traditional rope making in action TIMES: 9.30am – 1.30pm, 2.30 – 4pm MAP REF: 8

Resin Jewellery Making with Anita Baills

See resin jewellery created from the most unexpected things TIMES: 9.30am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm MAP REF: 2

Soap Making with Petra Kalinin

Discover the cold process for soap making TIMES: 9.30am – 12.30pm, 1.30 – 4pm MAP REF: 3

Wheelwrighting with Kerry Riehl

Watch as a wheelwright fits the metal tyre to a wooden wheel TIMES: 10am, 12pm, 2pm MAP REF: 13

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MINI WORKSHOPS

Jewellery Making with Dan Cox

Make and decorate an individual arm cuff TIMES: 10 – 11.30am, 12 – 1.30pm, 2.30 – 4pm AGES: 13+ SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Closed in shoes, long sleeves and trousers COST: $30 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 6

Millinery with Michelle Jensen

Create a stylish headpiece using traditional millinery techniques TIMES: 10 – 11.30am, 12.30 – 2pm, 2.30 – 4pm AGES: 16+ COST: $20 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 9

Blacksmithing with Terry Drennan

Craft a metal coat hook TIMES: 10 – 11.30am, 12 – 1.30pm, 2.30 – 4pm AGES: 16+ SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Closed in shoes, long sleeves and trousers COST: $30 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 14

Leathercraft with Cherryl McIntyre

Create a leather bookmark or wrist cuff TIMES: 10 – 11.30am, 12 – 1.30pm, 2.30 – 4pm AGES: 5+ COST: $20 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 21

Ocarina Making with Wahoo

Make your own ancient wind instrument and learn how to play it TIMES: 10 – 11am, 11.30 – 12.30pm, 1.30 – 2.30pm, 3 – 4pm AGES: 7+ COST: $20 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 29

Copperfoiling with Lyn Swan

Make a colourful suncatcher TIMES: 10 – 11.30am, 12 – 1.30pm, 2.30 – 4pm AGES: 13+ SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Closed in shoes, long sleeves and trousers COST: $30 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 5

Sugar Craft with Mary Reid

Create sugar icing roses TIMES: 10 – 11.30am, 12.30 – 2pm, 2.30 – 4pm AGES: 15+ COST: $20 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 11

Felting with Helen Stumkat

Create colourful woollen felt flowers TIMES: 10 – 11.30am, 12 – 1.30pm, 2.30 – 4pm AGES: 5+ COST: $20 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 28

Wood Turning with Tony Kelly

Make your own wood turned pen TIMES: 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm AGES: 13+ SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Closed in shoes, long sleeves and trousers COST: $30 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 4

Glass Gilding with Adam Tierney

Use real gold to decorate a small glass panel TIMES: 10 – 11.30am, 12.30 – 2pm, 2.30 – 4pm AGES: 13+ COST: $30 (Bookings Essential) MAP REF: 1

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Spend some time learning a new skill with one of our expert artisans. Places in the mini workshops are limited and bookings are essential. Bookings can be made online

prior to the Festival at cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au or on the day (subject to availability).

FESTIVAL ENTRY INCLUDED IN COST OF MINI WORKSHOPS

HAVE A TASTE! Fermented Foods with Fermaculture

Ricky at Fermaculture creates delicious, locally fermented probiotic food including sauerkraut, kimchi, picks and chutneys, that are good for you too. Discover how to make them yourself.

Jerky with Jim’s Jerky

Taste locally made jerky and biltong and hear how eating these delicious treats can actually be good for you! Made from premium quality lean and tender topside, Jim’s Jerky is heart-healthy, iron-rich, allergy friendly, gluten-free, protein rich and naturally preserved. Relishes & Preserves with Apthorpe Farm

Apthorpe Farm is a small avocado and rhubarb farm at Hampton and their delicious range of products grew from a glut of bendy zucchinis. This story is typical of Leonie, turning a negative into an amazingly delicious positive.

Super Foods with Professor Lindsay Brown, featuring Dr Red

Learn about the science behind superfoods and how they can actually improve your health from renowned researcher Professor Brown. You will also be able to taste a range of products based on this research that have been created by Dr Red.

Micro Brewing with Granite Belt Brewery

This award winning brewery will have seven naturally brewed beers available for tasting and purchase. Try their Hatters Wheat, Storm King Kolsch and Irish Red Ale.

Homemade Fudge with Amanda’s Fudge Factory

After tasting these delicious hand made fudges you will have trouble deciding which flavours to take home, with flavours including dark chocolate and cherry, lime and coconut and Turkish delight.

Saturday 21 February, 4pm-8pm (Free Entry)Discover the delicious flavours of our region,

meet the makers and hear their secrets to growing and producing gourmet food, wine and beer. Gourmet food and drinks available to purchase.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY WAHOO ON HAND MADE UKULELES

FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEWER DAVID ILIFFE FROM ABC SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND

PLUS MORE! KEEP AN EYE ON THE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST LIST OF PRODUCERS

cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au

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Honey with Southern Beekeepers Association

The Southern Beekeepers Association is a group of keen amateur beekeepers who are passionate about the role bees play in the environment, making honey and sharing their knowledge with others.

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Horse DrawnVehicle CollectionEnergy for Life

BinangarAboriginal Gallery

BlacksmithWorkshop

National CarriageFactory

Windmill Gallery

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ToowoombaGallery

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The Coach Stop

Inquiry Centre

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26 Air Brush Art

20 Beekeeping

14 Blacksmithing

10 Button Making

5 Copperfoiling

30 Corset Making

24 Candlewicking

22 Crochet

7 Ethical Farming

28 Felting

18 Gardening

1 Glass Gilding

27 Harnessing

6 Jewellery Making

34 Kids Have A Go

25 Lacemaking

21 Leathercraft

15 Leatherplaiting

9 Millinery

29 Ocarina

12 Paper Crafting

32 Pottery

31 Pyrography

17 Relief Printing

2 Resin Jewellery

8 Rope Making

33 Silk Painting

3 Soap Making

16 Stick Furniture

11 Sugar Craft

23 Weaving

13 Wheelwrighting

19 Whip Cracking

4 Wood Turning

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KIDS HAVE A GO!

HAVE A TASTE! in the showring Saturday 4–8pm

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If you are traveling from Brisbane, turn right at the top of the range and left into Margaret Street. Turn right into Lindsay Street at the first roundabout.

We’re just across from Queen’s Park – look for the big windmills!

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How to find us

ENTRY COSTINDIVIDUAL: $10 per day

FAMILY (2A+4C): $30 per day UNDER 5S: Free

OPENING TIMESSATURDAY & SUNDAY: 9.30am – 4pm

HAVE A TASTE! (SATURDAY): 4 – 8pm UNDER 5S: Free

inquiries@cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au facebook.com/CobbandCoMuseum twitter.com/CobbandCoMuseum

27 Lindsay Street Toowoomba QLD 4350 PHONE 07 4659 4900

cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au

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