Calling all Mums and Dads: Do you want your kids to have the best time ever these holidays? Loveable, loud, and loaded with laughs, Aussie Kids Rock are armed with instantly catchy songs, and manic comedy skits. They have toured throughout Australia with their unique blend of comedy and music, […]
Term Program
Each participant will work with professional street artists from Blender Creatives to develop their own design, which they will turn into a stencil and cut out themselves. This will be followed by a street art demonstration and learning how to use spray paint before creating your final stencil. 12 years […]
Explore the four basic elements of sketching and drawing. Led by Hilmi Baskurt, this course is designed to help students understand a subject’s structure and proportions as well as the placement of compositional elements. Students will progress towards a more finished drawing and will develop a better understanding of ‘looking’.
In this hands-on course, learn to make galleries and lids for many of your clay forms. Take home one completed, fired and glazed lidded vessel. This course is designed for intermediate wheel students. Clay, firing and glazing included.
This class provides instruction in both wheel work and hand-building techniques for all skill levels. Clay, firing and glazing is purchased at an additional cost in class. BYO apron and towel.
Interested in the cheese making process? This demonstration class is facilitated by a local cheesemaker who will introduce you to the world of artisan cheese making. Come along to see how mascarpone is made and sample delicious mozzarella. Places limited to seven participants. Materials included.
This workshop is a perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and enjoy the Japanese art of flower arrangement, ikebana. Learn about the history, philosophy and elements of ikebana, and harness your creative expression to arrange your very own creation to take home. Materials included. BYO secateurs. This workshop is part […]
A pottery class for all levels. This course will develop your interest in ceramics while you are having fun finding your creative soul. Work on your own ideas and develop skills in hand building and wheel work. Clay, firing and glazing is purchased at an additional cost in class. BYO apron […]
Learn techniques for drawing your own cartoons. Focus on facial expressions and body language, character and story world design, comic page layout, pencilling, ink and colouring.
Children can let their imaginations run wild while exploring drawing, painting, printmaking and collage. Please note: no class 9 June.
Have some old jewellery that you no longer wear? Learn how to recycle your old watches, earrings and other jewellery items and transform them into new contemporary pieces. This workshop is supported by Whitehorse Sustainable Living Week.
A friendly social ceramics class where you can work on your own projects. Learn the basics of hand-building, decorating and glazing techniques. Clay, firing and glazing is purchased at an additional cost in class. BYO apron and towel.
Develop observational skills and explore various art methods such as drawing, painting, collage and printmaking. Please note: no class 11 June.
Developed in Japan more than 40 years ago, Saori is an exciting way of weaving that allows anyone to spontaneously and quickly create unique hand woven cloth. Using individual weaving looms and a variety of yarns, participants can choose to make a scarf, bag, wall art or table mat. Materials […]
Exercise in a quiet, mindful and relaxing way. This class is designed for those with some experience in tai chi and will focus on the fundamental skills of Yang Tai Chi.
Exercise in a quiet, mindful and relaxing way. This class is designed for those with some experience in tai chi and will focus on the fundamental skills of Yang Tai Chi.
Learning to knit is the perfect winter activity! Join us at our warm and cosy Centre each week and learn fun, textural and uncommon stitches for the more adventurous knitter. Knit and purl stitching skills required; however beginners are welcome to join and will be provided with extra resources prior […]
Immerse yourself in the world of mosaics and explore your creativity through this beautiful medium. Materials and garden paver provided as a basis for your first project to develop your skills, then be guided by the tutor to work on your own chosen projects. BYO apron.
Spend the day learning and experimenting with different methods of textile printing. This workshop will cover the basics of designing small scale repeat patterns for fabric, and how to translate them onto a rubber stamp, a piece of lino and a stencil for printing. Screen-print your own finished design onto […]
What will I cook for dinner tonight? We’ve all been there: deciding that you don’t want to cook the same old thing, you waste half your lunch break looking at recipes online, battle the crowds after work as you run up and down the aisles shopping for the long list […]
Explore painting techniques, gain confidence and develop your skills with acrylics or oil paints. A class for total beginners or those wanting to share a painting space with others. Please note: no class 9 June.
Discover the exciting world of 3D Printing! Learn the basics of 3D modelling to design and print your very own creations using computer-aided design software. Maximum 6 students. Please note: no class 11 June.
Learn basic wheel techniques and be introduced to decorating and glazing. Maximum six students. BYO towel.
Learn basic wheel techniques and be introduced to decorating and glazing. Maximum six students. BYO towel.
Come and join this fun cheese making class and learn how to make fetta and camembert in your own home kitchen! Class includes recipes and your own samples of cheese to take home. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Fun cooking classes for children aged six years and over. These courses involve stirring, measuring, dividing, cooking and most importantly, tasting! BYO apron and container to each class.
Explore the versatility and adaptability of recycled bicycle inner tubes to make one-of-a-kind contemporary jewellery pieces. Using this alternative material participants can choose to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets or rings. This workshop is supported by Whitehorse Sustainable Living Week.
Develop your skills in cartooning and illustration, creating character designs and comics. Ideal for students interested in comic art, animation, game design and storyboarding for film.
Learn the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy painting. Miho will introduce you to the history of this traditional art form whilst guiding you through the process of using Japanese calligraphy materials. Miho will translate your name into Japanese characters (kanji) and you will create a personalised rubber seal for you […]
Using pencil and watercolours, students will learn about the application of paint as well as look at composition and colour mixing while using a restricted palette. Please note: no class 11 June.
Develop your creative skills and make exciting ceramic art pieces on Saturday mornings. Please note: no class 9 June.
Learn the unique art of Chinese brush painting with Echo Wu. Discover brush stokes and techniques using water, ink and colours on Xuan paper. Materials included.
Learn all the basics of throwing and finishing your own functional wares including mugs, pots and bowls. All skill levels welcome. Clay, firing and glazing is purchased at an additional cost in class. BYO apron and towel.
Be inspired by the traditional folk art of paper cutting and its modern day art form. Guided by artist Roma McLaughlin, make your own cut-out candle holders using this beautiful technique. This workshop is for beginners as well as those with experience. Materials included. BYO lunch.
Learn basic wheel techniques and be introduced to decorating and glazing. Maximum six students. BYO towel.
Using old books, magazines and newspapers learn how to cut, fold and manipulate paper to make your own ‘sculpted’ wearable and decorative items. This workshop is supported by Whitehorse Sustainable Living Week.
Learn how to make traditional and contemporary coil-weaved baskets. Play with different materials, from locally sourced indigenous grass to recycled fabrics and wool. Learn different styles and material handling, practice the coiling technique, then work towards making your desired basket that will be your masterpiece. Materials included.
In this workshop you will learn to use different Sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese sumi-e ink paintings on washi paper made from the mulberry. Materials included. This workshop is part of Matsudo Week, celebrating the Sister City Relationship between the City of Whitehorse and City […]
Budding artists will learn basic skills in drawing, sketching and painting while experimenting with a range of artistic mediums on paper. Please note: no class 11 June.
Learn basic wheel techniques and be introduced to decorating and glazing. Maximum six students. BYO towel.
