Hand-emboss festive season decorations on aluminium

Make something special to hang at Christmas or any time of the year with artist and illustrator Sally Heinrich.

Sally will guide you through the process of developing your own designs, right through to hand-embossing on aluminium.

No need to hesitate, it's easier than it seems. No drawing experience necessary. If you need inspiration, we will provide some pattern books to get you started.

You will complete up to 3 decorations and will gain the know-how to create your own at home.

About the artist

Sally is a well-known South Australian creative who works in a number of mediums, primarily watercolour and graphite pencil, pen and ink and lino-prints. Her love of pattern and play are evident in her work. As well as illustrating more than fifty books, her artwork ranges in scale from greeting cards to murals, including for the Singapore Zoo and a number of schools.

When not in her studio, Sally is most often out walking in the bush.

What you need to know:

• We provide all materials but please bring along your willingness to have fun!

• Suitable for all ages 14 years and older. All skill levels welcome.

• Tea and coffee and biscuits provided.

• If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend this workshop, please email niki.vouis@ahc.sa.gov.au before 5pm Friday 27 November 2026. We cannot issue refunds after this time and date.

Here's Sally teaching, examples of the embossed - metal decorations and participants at work from previous workshops.

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