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 […]
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. Materials included.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
This 2-day drawing course is designed for artists of all abilities who want to explore portraiture through a variety of abstract ideas and techniques. In a supportive and fun environment, be guided by Annemarie Murland through the process of drawing portraits, focusing on experimental mark-making methods using wet and dry […]
Trash Puppets is on a mission to save the world…. one puppet at a time! In this workshop, you will create your very own unique, working puppet, made completely out of recycled and reused materials. No glue or paint required! Trash Puppets makes sustainability fun for people of all ages. […]
Create your own ceramic brooches and pendants in this fun and relaxed course. Make a variety of shapes from clay then decorate using a range of underglazes and glazes. A perfect introduction to ceramics – all skill levels welcome! Clay, firing and glazing included.
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 the ancient craft of basketry in this full day intensive workshop. Learn how to harvest leaves, vines and grasses for weaving, how to prepare them and traditional techniques to create your own hand-woven functional basket or work of art. Incorporated in this workshop are the principles and ethics of permaculture. Materials included. […]
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.
Together, Superhoodz and Street Dance Studios are very excited to partner up with the City of Whitehorse to bring you some amazing entertainment and fun! At the end of the month for the next three months, we will be running a FREE hip-hop community class! So get ready to throw […]
Together, Superhoodz and Street Dance Studios are very excited to partner up with the City of Whitehorse to bring you some amazing entertainment and fun! At the end of the month for the next three months, we will be running a FREE hip-hop community class! So get ready to throw […]
It’s time to bust your fears of pulling and attaching handles! In this hands-on workshop, be guided through different techniques of making and attaching handles to your cups and mugs. Walk away with your own cup to keep which will be fired in your choice of stoneware glaze. Materials, firing […]
Master the technique of paper marbling to create stunning designs with beautiful colours and patterns. Have fun creating your own marbled paper, material marbling and see demonstrations of more advanced techniques. Marbled paper can be used to create beautiful gifts or to keep for yourself! Materials included.
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.
Come along and discover the art of monoprinting, a painterly method of printmaking. Students will learn the different techniques of this art form to make their own unique series of prints. Materials included. BYO lunch.
Spend a whole day being creative and making home-made, personalised decorations and embellishments for your Christmas Day celebrations! Activities include clay, craft and visual arts.
Take the leap from the functional to the sculptural! Discover the art of figurative sculpture and learn techniques for creating your own sculptural animals in this fun and hands-on workshop. Materials, firing and glazing included. BYO apron.
Learn about the art of batik, a traditional Indonesian wax resist method of dyeing with a natural indigo vat. In this course you will get hands-on experience using different ways of creating batik resists with traditional tjantings, brushes and stamps. Dye your unique design onto cotton fabric and learn how […]
Learn to use simple and traditional knots to create your own hanging work of art! In this workshop you will learn the basics of macramé knotting and some more complex knots for those with experience. After choosing from a range of natural and fair-trade cordage and wooden dowel supplied, you […]
Learn screen-printing techniques while creating personalised hand-printed tea towels for your kitchen, or a beautiful gift that will delight a loved one. Materials included. BYO lunch.
This short course is inspired by the 18th Century paper artist Mary Delany. She began to create hundreds of intricate botanically accurate collages of flower specimens at the age of 72! Her art and life is a truly remarkable story. In this course Roma will introduce you to the art […]
To celebrate the exhibition Reflection: Australian Quilts in Public Places at Whitehorse Artspace, be guided in the art of quilting by artists from the Australian Quilters Association. Have fun with colour and pattern and learn how to create your own original mini art quilt from layered fabrics. Discover ways to […]
Get into the holiday spirit and learn different weaving techniques to make a unique Christmas wreath from materials sourced from nature. It will look beautiful hanging on your front door in December! This activity is suitable for families with children aged six and over.
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. All […]
Come along and learn about the exciting new world of 3D printing! In this hands-on workshop you will gain an understanding of emerging 3D printing technologies and how they are revolutionising industries. Learn how to use 3D computer-aided design software for generating 3D models, then design your own object and […]
Paper cutting is an ideal medium for creating gifts, cards, handmade books and wall hangings. Be inspired by the traditional folk art of paper cutting and its modern day art form. To celebrate Evolution: Roma McLaughlin at Whitehorse Artspace, be guided by Roma to make your own cut-outs using this beautiful […]
Why not make your own handmade Christmas cards this year? In this workshop, parent and child work together to design and create personalised cards in time for the Christmas season. This activity is suitable for families with children aged six and over.
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. All […]
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. BYO lunch, apron, clean towel, plastic Décor container with tray inside and a 500ml glass jar with […]
Come along and discover the art of monoprinting, a painterly method of printmaking. Students will learn the different techniques of this art form to make their own unique series of prints. Materials included. BYO lunch.
Using old books, magazines and newspapers learn how to cut, fold and manipulate paper to make your own ‘sculpted’ wearable and decorative items. Workshop supported by the Whitehorse Sustainable Living Program
Spend the day learning and exploring traditional shibori techniques of folding and manipulating cloth to create a range of unique patterns on fabric. You will learn about the mysteries of Indigo dye and learn to set up and maintain your own indigo vat at home, including different eco-friendly ways to […]
In this class, our passionate and charismatic instructor will teach some of their favourite heart-warming Middle Eastern dishes. You will be introduced to classic Middle Eastern & Persian ingredients such as pomegranate molasses, barberries, sumac, dried limes, saffron, rosewater and orange blossom. You’ll begin with a dip and Persian tea on […]
Learn how to cook delicious restaurant-style Japanese cuisine at home! In this hands-on workshop you will create a variety of dishes including nasu dengaku (grilled eggplant with sweet miso paste), edamame (young soybeans in the pod) and gyoza (pan-fried dumplings). Walk away with newfound knowledge and ideas to help you […]