
Welcome to Uniquely Deborah
I am a passionate adult educator; disability advocate; artist; obsessive compulsive collector of textiles, fibres and resin.
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My primary focus is running workshops to allow participants to learn new skills and knowledge; and create pieces they love.
With extensive experience in textiles, silversmithing, enamelling, printing and resin, let me help your discover your creative self!
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In my workshops, all materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
I offer expert and professional tuition in a small, friendly and supportive environment (not to mention air conditioned). All the preparation is done for you, so that you can just concentrate on creating pieces you love.
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I actively promote handmade... we are all born to create.
About Workshops
I offer a range of Artisan resin, silversmithing, enamelling, textiles, encaustic, mixed media and printing workshops in my studio in beautiful bayside Sandgate, Queensland.
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You can view upcoming workshops on my Workshops page below.
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If you would like to view a list of all workshops I offer and a description of what these entail, please follow the link below.
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All bookings for workshops are via Facebook, or you can email me to get in touch directly to book in.
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Ten years ago I started a micro-business offering small workshops in resin jewellery.... and look where we are today!
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My workshops have always be based on:
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Small - maximum of 4 people per workshop.
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Consistency- always run even if only 1 person is booked in. Everyone’s time is valuable
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Quality - using quality materials and providing professional tuition
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Safety - no short cuts ever
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Time - no rushing. You have plenty of time to finish pieces
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Allowing for differences - everyone learns differently. Skills and knowledge are important
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Everyone is creative - they just need the right environment, medium and support
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Be kind - you don’t know what’s going on in someone’s life
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No UFO’s - no unfinished objects! How many times have you left a workshop with something unfinished? It’s hiding in a cupboard, isn’t it?
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Value - I offer value for money in terms off materials, quality, time and tuition. Workshops are all inclusive.
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To date, there are over 30 artisan resin, silversmithing, enamelling, textile, and printing workshops on offer. Most are bespoke, using my own techniques, moulds and processes. I am constantly working on new projects and prototypes.
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What have I learnt over the years?
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Be flexible...life sometimes gets in the way!
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Try ...try something new or different. You might surprise yourself!
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Everyone is creative!
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Be innovative. There are no mistakes...just learning experiences!
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Be kind...everyone’s journey is different!
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Move on ...remove toxic or negative people from your life. You will be better off for it.
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Be genuine and generous.
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There will always be unethical and immoral people....how you react is important.
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Value your loved ones
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Take care of you. Your mental and physical well being are paramount.
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‘Please’ and ‘thank you’ will make a huge difference in your life. Use them!
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A heartfelt thank you each and every one of you who has attended a workshop or supported my business in some way. I am incredibly fortunate to be able work at what I love (teaching) based on my hobbies and passions. I genuinely love what I do!


