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YOUR COURSE TUTORS
Mother Frances Witt and Daughter Margaret Witt
Frances was born at Bellingen Hospital and raised in Urunga.
She grew up with a deep connection to her homelands and the waters of Urunga, surrounded by family. From her mother Frances learnt about Gumbaynggirr culture, stories, and the importance of caring for Country.
Margaret, the eldest daughter of Frances, also shares this close connection to her homelands and waters in Urunga. She is a proud voice for the strength and continuity of Gumbaynggirr culture, sharing stories of how she learnt to care for Country, create art from paperbark, and fish from the ocean — knowledge lovingly passed down from her grandmother.
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Please bring the following on your first day of class:
Paper & Pen
Closed toed shoes
This class has an extra materials cost of $60, which is payable directly to the tutor.
Once you book your ticket, the tutor will be in touch to arrange payment.
Cost includes:
Body Butter and Sugar Scrub ingredients:
Shea Butter
Oils
Jars
Emulisfier
Sugar
Essential Oils
Labels
Shrink Wrap Lid Seals
Foam Pressure Seals
Extra jars and ingredients will be available for purchase in packs.
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No experience required.
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NOTE: THIS IS A PLAN ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DAY ONE
Welcome / Acknowledgement to Country
House Keeping
Ice Breaker and Yarn up
House Keeping
Learning about local plants and their uses
Introduction to Lemon Myrtle and Anise Myrtle– stories, meanings, and healing properties.
Prepare and Cleanse workstations.
DAY TWO
Making Lemon Myrtle & Sandalwood Body Butter
Learning blending, cooling, and whipping techniques
Understanding how natural ingredients care for body, mind, and spirit
DAY THREE
Gumbaynggirr Language with Elder Uncle Micklo Jarret.
DAY FOUR
Making Lemon Myrtle & Sandalwood Sugar Scrub
Learning about oils, textures, and balance
Mixing and creating your own scrubs to take home
Labelling and Packaging
Designing your own product labels inspired by Gumbaynggirr Culture, language, and Country
Sharing stories and meanings behind your creations
DAY FIVE
Reflect in a Yarn Up whilst showcasing your products about how community benefits by these short courses.
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Sugar scrub photo by Sun Studio Creative
Oil jar on wood photo by blakieshoot
Sugar scrub jar on marble plate by Vlada Karpovich
Body butter jar photo by Daniela Elena Tentis
