Semester One: February to June 2018

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Semester One: February to June 2018
Boroondara Community Centre Locations
and Neighbourhood Houses
Short Course Guide
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About our Centres 1
Courses are a mix of term

Childcare 2
based, short courses or one-off
programs. Often activities can Children and Teen Activities 2
be joined mid-term. We try to
Community Activities 4
keep the cost of our programs
affordable and accessible, some Cooking 5
are even free. Call our Centres
Creative Pursuits 6
for further details on any course
In the Garden 7
that you are considering; we are
happy to help. Health and Wellbeing 8

Look up some of the wonderful Languages 10
activities we have on offer and
General Interest 11
enrol in a short course now.
Technology and Workskills 12
You can also keep up-to-date
with our latest programmes The Arts 13
and events by checking out our
Volunteer Activities 14
websites or following us on
Facebook. Room Hire 14
Workshops 14
About our Centres
1. Alamein Neighbourhood and 4. Bowen Street Community 7. The Craig Family Centre
Learning Centre Centre Camberwell
7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton 3147
49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton 3147 102 Bowen Street, Camberwell 3124 Ph: 9885 7789
Ph: 9885 9401 Ph: 9889 0791 F: 9885 6299
E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.craigfc.org.au
W: www.alameinnlc.com.au W: www.bowenstreet.org.au
The Craig Family Centre is a non-
Alamein Neighbourhood and Our core services include childcare, profit, community-based organisation
Learning Centre offers adult learning playgroups, community support, that provides services supporting
classes in technology, vocation, adults and children’s courses. We also individuals and families within the
English, fitness, creative pursuits offer room hire. local community. With a strong
and more. We also offer community community-development focus,
activities including free computer 5. Camberwell Community Centre we offer many programs including
access, men’s shed, community childcare, support programs and
lunches and information sessions. 33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell 3124 leisure activities.
Come and visit us. Ph: 9882 2611
E: contact@
8. Hawthorn Community House
camberwellcommunitycentre.org.au
2. Ashburton Community Centre
W: www. 32 Henry Street, Hawthorn 3122
160 High Street, Ashburton 3147 camberwellcommunitycentre.org.au 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 3122
Ph: 9885 7952 Ph: 9819 2629
Camberwell Community Centre offers
E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
classes and activities for children and
W: www.ashburtoncc.org.au W: www.hch.org.au
adults. We run small, friendly classes
Facebook: facebook.com/ashburtoncc
with professional tutors. Weekly Hawthorn Community House
Instagram: Instagram.com/ashburtoncc
activities include wellbeing and provides social, educational and
Co-located with the Ashburton Library, social card groups. Programs include recreational activities for the
the Ashburton Community Centre pottery and ceramics, art, languages community in a welcoming and
offers an array of short courses, and creative writing. supportive environment.
activities and events to improve your
skills, share interests and meet other 6. Canterbury Neighbourhood 9. Kew Neighbourhood Learning
people. Room hire available. Centre Centre
2 Rochester Road, Canterbury 3126 2-12 Derby Street, Kew 3101
3. Balwyn Community Centre
Ph: 9830 4214 Ph: 9853 3126
412 Whitehorse Road, E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
Surrey Hills 3127 W: www.canterburynh.org.au W: www.kewnlc.org.au
Ph: 9836 7942
Canterbury Neighbourhood KNLC provides socially inclusive
E: [email protected]
Centre (CNC) builds connections educational, recreational, health
W: www.balwyncc.org.au
and wellbeing through learning, and wellbeing and social support
Located in a beautiful bush setting, friendship and support. CNC classes opportunities for our community.
Balwyn Community Centre is a place include languages, literature, We also offer an inclusive communities
to learn, grow, belong and escape. wellbeing, creativity and our unique program for marginalised members
We offer courses and activities; a walking tours. Get inspired, involved of the community. Come visit our
childcare facility; function venue; and learn something new. Sparechair Café!
tennis courts and a community
garden. 10. Surrey Hills Neighbourhood
Centre
157 Union Road, Surrey Hills 3127
Ph: 9890 2467
Memberships and Enrolments
E: [email protected]
Most Centres have a small membership W: www.surreyhillsnc.org.au
fee; this helps cover the Centre’s day-
Surrey Hills NC is a welcoming place
to-day running costs, administration
where people come together to
overheads and hospitality expenses.
share interests and learn new skills.
All courses are subject to sufficient We offer a wide range of programs
enrolments and may be cancelled at the and activities, run by friendly and
discretion of the Centre’s management. knowledgeable tutors and group
leaders.
Dates and costs are correct at time of
printing and may change occasionally.
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Childcare Children and Teen Acti vities
The following Centres provide sessional Shoestring Plus (3 - 5 years) Dance, Music and Yoga
child care in a supportive, safe and fun Activities include art, cooking and
setting where children learn through science. Enrol for 1 or 2 afternoons. Caroline’s Little Stars - Kids’ Music
play. Qualified early childhood educators Kew: Mon Tue or Thu 1pm - 4pm (8 months - 5 years)
staff all sessions. Contact Centres directly 29/1 (9wks); 16/4 (11wks) $36 per session Ashburton: Mon 9.30am - 10.15am
for further details or to enquire about 5/2 (7wks) $95; 16/4 (10wks) $135
vacancies. Preschool Birthday Parties (sibling discount available)
Room hire for preschool birthday parties. Mon 10.30am - 11.15am
3-Year-Old Program
Virtual tour of facilities and details: 5/2 (7wks) $95; 16/4 (10wks) $135
A 3-year old specific, double program www.bowenstreet.org.au (sibling discount available)
(2 x 5hr-sessions per week). Bowen Street: Sat and Sun 9am - 1.30pm
Craig: Mon and Wed 9am - 2pm or 1.30pm - 5pm Creative Dance & Movement
31/1 (8wks); 16/4 (11wks) or Some weekdays available. Surrey Hills: (3 - 5 yo groups)
Tue and Thu 9am - 2pm $140 (Members $100) Fri 11am - 11.45am; $16 per class,
30/1 (8wks); 17/4 (11wks) $735 per term paid termly
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Children and Dance with Rockin Robyn
This fun, creative dance program aims
Craig: Mon Wed and Fri 9am - 2pm
Teen Activities
to develop each child’s individuality and
31/1 (8wks); 16/4 (11wks)
a perfect balance between free creative
$550 per term, funded
movement and basic choreography.
Bowen Street: (2 - 3.5 years)
Occasional/Sessional Childcare Children’s Art and Craft
Mon 11.15am - 11.45am 16/4 (8wks) $88
Balwyn: Mon to Fri 9am - 12pm
(3-6 years) Mon 12pm - 12.30pm
5/2 (7wks); 16/4 (10wks) After-school Art for Young People
16/4 (8wks) $88
$36 per session or $42 Casual Balwyn: (8 - 11 years) Tue 4.15pm - Kew: (2 - 5 years) Thu 9.30am - 10am
Mon to Fri 9am - 2pm 5.45pm 6/2 (8wks); 17/4 (8wks) $132 8/2 (8wks) $80; 19/4 (11wks) $110
5/2 (7wks); 16/4 (10wks) Hawthorn: (8 - 12 years)
$60 per session or $70 Casual Thu 4.15pm - 5.45pm Early Primary Jazz and Contemporary
Mon to Fri 12pm - 2pm 2/2 (10wks); 19/4 (10wks) $142 Dance – Beginners (6 - 8 years)
5/2 (7wks); 16/4 (10wks) Build strong foundations in jazz and
Cartooning with Toshi NEW
$24 per session or $28 Casual contemporary dance in a fun and
Bowen Street: (1+ group) Camberwell: (8 - 13 years) stress-free class.
Tue 9.15am - 12.15pm Tue 4pm - 5.30pm 6/2 (8wks); 1/5 (8wks) Kew: Mon 4.30pm - 5.30pm
30/1 (9wks); 17/4 (11wks) $155 5/2 (7wks) $105; 16/4 (10wks) $150
Call Centre for cost
Clay Time in The Clay Room NEW Mini Groovers (18 months - 5 years)
(6mths to 5yo) Wed and
Camberwell: (8 - 12 years) NEW
Fri 9.15am - 12.15pm
Wed 4pm - 5.30pm Fun and creative dance classes for
30/1(9wks); 17/4 (11wks)
7/2 (8wks); 2/5 (8wks) $200 pre-schoolers.
Call Centre for cost
Ashburton: (18 months - 3 years)
(12mths to 5yo) Wed and Learn to Knit
Thu 9.45am - 10.15am 8/2 (8wks) $105;
Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm Balwyn: Tue 10 Apr and Thu 12 Apr
19/4 (10wks) $135
30/1 (9wks); 17/4 (11wks) 10.30am - 12noon Tue session $20 or
(3 - 5 years) Thu 10.30am - 11am
Call Centre for cost both for $35
8/2 (8wks) $105; 19/4 (10wks) $135
Craig: Mon to Fri 9am - 1pm
Messy Mornings (3 - 5 years) NEW
30/1 (8wks); 16/4 (11wks) Music and Movement (2 - 5 years)
A fun morning for pre-schoolers and their
$50 per session plus an additional session A fun introduction to music and dance to
parents. Enjoy stories, art and craft with a
on Fri 9am - 2pm under 5s.
qualified kindergarten teacher.
2/2 (8wks); 20/4 (11wks) $62 per session Kew: Wed 9.30am - 10am
Ashburton: Tue 9.30am - 11am
Hawthorn: Mon Tue Wed 9.15am - 7/2 (8wks) $80; 18/4 (10wks) $100
6/2 (8wks) $160; 17/4 (10wks) $200
1.15pm 29/1 (10wks); 16/4 (10wks)
$48 per session
Mixed Media Art for Primary
Thu 9.15am - 2.15pm students (Grades 3 - 6)
1/2 (10wks); 19/4 (10wks)
A fun class exploring different mediums
$60 per session including drawing, painting, construction
and sewing.
Shoestring Occasional Care Kew: Wed 4pm - 5.30pm
Take a break while your children explore 7/2 (8wks) $170; 18/4 (10wks) $210
and investigate through play. Bookings and
payment made on a school term basis. Pre-school Pottery NEW
Kew: Mon Tue Wed or Thu 9am - 12pm Ashburton: Tue 10.30am - 11.15am
29/1 (9wks); 16/4 (11wks) $36 per session 13/2 (4wks); 24/4 (4wks) $120
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Children and Teen Acti vities
Exploring and Education Playgroups
Code It Yourself Club Grandparents` Playgroup
Learn the skills to take you on the Facilitated open-age playgroup for
pathways of coding, websites, 3D grandparents and carers.
printing, game development and more. Bowen Street: (0 - 5 years)
Surrey Hills: Taking expressions of Mon 9am - 11am during term dates
interest $4 per session
Kew: Wed 11am - 1pm
Coderdojo 7/2 (ongoing) $3.50 per session
For young people from aged 7 - 17,
learn how to code, develop websites, New to the Area Playgroup
apps, programs and games. Unstructured open-age, for new families.
Second Sunday of every month during Bowen Street: Thu 9am - 11am
term times. BYO parent and laptop. Membership fees apply
Hawthorn: Sun 11am - 12.30pm
11/2, 11/3, 15/4, 13/5, 10/6 FREE Open Playgroup with Specialist Guest
Speakers
Homework Group Morning tea provided. Ring to book.
Upper Primary and Secondary school Psychologist - Sarah Gelman
assistance with Maths and English Ideas for encouraging good behaviour.
homework. Intake criteria applies. Bowen Street: Thu 10am - 11am
Operates during school terms. 22/2 (1 session) FREE
Craig: Wed 4pm - 5.30pm Personal Trainer - Kylie Smith
7/2 (7wks); 25/4 (10wks) FREE Years 1 to 4, combine fun and sensory
development.
Little Readers school readiness Bowen Street: Thu 10am - 11am
program 8/3 (1 session) FREE Playgroups - Facilitated (0 - 5 years)
A literacy and numeracy program Speech Pathologists - Kaye Kingham/ Kew: Wed 12.30pm - 2pm 31/1
designed for pre-schoolers (3 - 5 year Emma Nottingham (ongoing); Fri 10am - 12pm 2/2 (ongoing)
old) to assist them with successfully Help your toddlers develop their $5.50 per session
transitioning to school. communication skills at home.
Surrey Hills: Thu 11am - 12pm or Bowen Street: Thu 10am - 11am Playgroups - Parent Led (0 - 5 years)
1.30pm - 2.30pm Taking expressions of 3/5 (1 session) FREE Fun playgroup activities for children with
interest their parents or carers.
Playgroups Hawthorn: Fri 9.15am - 10.45am,
Mandarin Class Looking for a playgroup? Join an existing 1pm - 2.30pm
Fun and effective play-based Mandarin group or bring your established group. 2/2 (10wks); 20/4 (10wks) $63
class. Free trial provided. Membership fees apply - includes secure Surrey Hills: Thu 9.30am - 11.30am
Craig: (4 years plus) outside playground and access to kitchen 1/2 (9wks) $45; 19/4 (11wks) $55
Wed 4.15pm - 5.45pm facilities. Fri 9.30am - 11.30am
5/2 (8wks); 23/4 (11wks) Bowen Street: Virtual tour and details: 2/2 (8wks) $40; 20/4 (11wks) $55
$60 per lesson for 1 child & $40 per www.bowenstreet.org.au
lesson for siblings plus $25 per term for Playgroups - Structured (1 - 5 years)
text books The Craig Family Centre runs both Facilitator led playgroups to develop new
facilitated and parent led playgroups skills through play, stories and music.
La Escuelita de Maria Spanish Classes where families, carer’s, children and Parents, grandparents and carers are
(2 years to 9 years) babies can meet and benefit through play encouraged to join in, make new friends
Learn Spanish from a native speaker. in regular, fun playgroup sessions. Join an and socialise in a relaxed environment.
Call Maria on 0420 468 820 for more existing playgroup or start your own! Canterbury: Mon 9.30am - 11.30am
details (sibling discount available). Craig: Mon - Fri, various times 5/2 (7wks) $94.50; 16/4 (10wks) $135
Ashburton: 5/2 (7wks); 16/4 (11wks) community run Tue 9.30am - 11.30am
(2 - 3 years) Sat 8.10am - 9am $50 per term, facilitated $165 per term 6/2 (8wks) $108; 17/4 (11wks) $148.50
3/2 (8wks); 21/4 (8wks) $230
(3 - 4 years) Sat 10am - 10.50am Mandarin Playgroup - Facilitated Playgroup - Supported (0 - 5 years)
3/2 (8wks); 21/4 (8wks) $230 (0 - 5 years) Our supported playgroup provides
(4 - 5 years) Sat 9am - 9.50am Mandarin immersion activities including an opportunity for families who may
3/2 (8wks); 21/4 (8wks) $230 storytelling, music, games, handicraft and need extra support to participate in a
(6 years plus) Sat 11am - 12.20pm free play. Free trial provided. community playgroup in a welcoming
3/2 (8wks); 21/4 (8wks) $290 Email: [email protected] and supportive environment.
(6 years plus) Mon 4.10pm - 5pm Craig: Tue 10am - 12pm Phone for details.
5/2 (7wks), $200; 16/4 (8wks) $230 30/1 (8wks); 17/4 (11wks) $165 per term Hawthorn: Fri 11am - 12.30pm
P
Thu 4pm - 6pm 2/2 (10wks); 20/4 (10wks) $36
1/2 (8wks); 19/4 (11wks) $165 per term
Centre details can be found on Page 1 3
Children and Teen Activities Community Activities
Art for Teens Interested in getting involved in our Afghan Women’s Group
Consolidate your technique with mixed community but not sure where to start? Social meetings, cooking, information
media, with an experienced art tutor in Come along to our next ‘Changemakers sessions and excursions for the Afghan
our well-equipped art studio. Collective’ youth networking event! female community.
Craig: Wed 11.30am - 1.30pm during
Hawthorn: Tue 4.30pm - 6pm At school? Be part of our
term dates FREE
30/1 (10wks); 17/4 (10wks) $150 ‘Changemakers@School’ program
and be a BYF Ambassador. Make new
Alamein Men’s Shed
Creative Dance Project friends; learn skills in leadership, event
Located at Alamein railway station. Open
This contemporary dance project is management, community development, to Boroondara men, all ages.
aimed at 12 - 18yr olds. Students can public speaking and the grant process. Alamein: Tue and Thu 9.15am - 12pm
express themselves through the art of $25 per term. Call for details
movements and music. Open to all levels. W: www.byf.org.au
Hawthorn: Mon 6pm - 7.30pm FB: www.facebook.com/BoroondaraYouth Ashburton Adult Social Groups
Ace Space and A Crew provide
29/1, (10wks) $127 E: [email protected]
opportunities for people with intellectual
Ph: 9885 7789
disabilities to increase confidence
Sewing for Teens (14 to 18 years) Craig: Meetings times vary
through independence and social
Learn to set up your machine using
inclusion in the local community. We
different stitches. Go home with a groovy have evening and weekend sessions to
Workshops and School
pair of pyjama pants. Lunch provided. get involved in. Come join in, make some
Headspace, Hawthorn: Thu 10am - 1pm Holiday Activities new friends and learn new stuff.
12/4 (1 session) $70 Craig: Tue 4pm - 7pm & Sat (times vary
depending on the activity) $50 term fee
Creative Writing with Cath NEW
VCE Y11 and Y12 French programs – applies plus sessional cost of $10.
refer to Languages and Literacy Camberwell: (8 - 13 years) Fee assistance provided on request
Tue 10am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4pm
23/1 (1 session) $45 Bus Trips for Older Adults
Youth Foundation Group
For local residents 65+ (CHSP funded).
Wed 10am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4pm
The Boroondara Youth Foundation is Bookings essential.
24/1 (1 session) $45
a Youth Grants program which aims to Alamein: Wed 10am $8 (ongoing)
empower young people to plan and Contact Centre for details
Little Readers school readiness
lead community projects that make a
program Charity Knitting Group
positive difference for young people
A literacy and numeracy program Knit to help others in need.
in the community. Sponsored by the
designed for pre-schoolers Surrey Hills: Mon 7pm - 9pm
Canterbury, Ashburton, Surrey Hills and
(3 - 5 year old) to assist them with 29/1; 16/4 (ongoing) FREE
Balwyn Bendigo Community Banks, we
successfully transitioning to school.
support young people with grants of up Chinese Activity Group
Surrey Hills: Wed 9.30am - 12pm
to $1500 to run a program or event in Recreational, educational and support
24/1 and Thu 9.30am - 12pm
Boroondara. activities for Chinese speaking
25/1
community.
Are you aged between 12 and 25 and live, Taking expressions of interest Kew: Tue 10am - 1pm from 18/7
school, work or play in the Boroondara Call Reception FREE
district? Enquire about our grants to turn
Community Library
your idea into a reality!
Resource library of books on families,
multiple birth, assorted topics child/
health/rearing, nutrition, sleep,
education, child development etc.
Bowen Street: Mon to Fri
Cooking Club
Share cooking ideas from home-grown
veggies to home-cooked meals.
Alamein: Contact Centre to express
interest
Crafternoon
Get together and join our student led
craft circle. Bookings essential.
Alamein: Thu 1pm - 2.30pm
22/3 (ongoing) Gold Coin donation
Cultures Together
We match mentors with learners for
English conversation practice.
Kew: Contact Reception FREE
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Community Activities
Dial a Shopping Bus Hearing Voices Vegie Swap
Service for older adults (CHSP funded). A welcoming, supportive group for Swap the excess from your garden.
Pick up and drop off from your home in people who hear voices. Balwyn: 3rd Sun of month from
local area. Hawthorn: 1st and 3rd Fri of month 9am - 10am 18/2, 18/3, 15/4, 20/5, 17/6
Alamein: Mon and Fri weekly 1pm - 3pm (ongoing) FREE
$3 Contact Centre for details Wardrobe Decluttering NEW
Inclusive Communities Program (ICP) Workshop on organising your clothes and
Drop In Morning Tea A number of activities are offered for accessories.
Surrey Hills: Mon 9.30am - 11.30am participants registered with either My Bowen Street: Wed 12.30pm - 2.30pm
29/1; 16/4 (ongoing) $3 per session Aged Care or NDIS. Please contact us for 14/3 (1 session) $20
a confidential discussion about eligibility
Eastern Community Legal Service and program descriptions. Wiser Driver
Free legal advice and guidance on Kew: Mon to Thu Contact our ICP Designed to encourage older people to
legal matters pertaining to family law, Coordinator be better and wiser drivers, in a friendly
intervention orders, fines, motor vehicle setting.
accidents, minor criminal matters and Men’s Discussion Group Bowen Street: Wed 10am - 12pm
neighbourhood disputes. Surrey Hills: Fri 9.30am - 11.30am 6/6 (4wks) FREE
Hawthorn: 2nd Mon of month 1pm - 5pm fortnightly 2/2; 13/4 $4.50 per session
Appointments essential
Men’s OM:NI Group
Cooking
The Edge Community Fund A lively discussion group where men
A community volunteer group providing can chat, share their knowledge and
last resort funding for families to support experiences.
children attend kindergarten, school Hawthorn: 1st and 3rd Fri of month
Afghan Cookbook
camps, sporting clubs and activities 10am - 12pm Gold Coin donation
Produced by the ladies of the Afghan
the children may otherwise be unable
to participate in. For details email: Men’s Shed - “Q” Workshop Women’s Group, this cookbook shares
the secrets of the Afghan Kitchen for you
[email protected] A place to work individually or to
to enjoy at home.
Craig: Mon and Thu 10am - 11am contribute to special projects around
Craig: $10
KNLC.
Get Organised – move from “I’m so Kew: Mon 1pm - 3pm Wed 10am - 3pm
Cheese Making
busy” to a life that you love NEW Thu 10am - 1pm
Learn to make a variety of cheeses.
Perfect for busy mums trying to squeeze Annual membership fee $25
Bowen Street: Sat 10am - 4pm
in work, kids’ commitments, etc.
Bowen Street: Wed 12.30pm - 2.30pm Need help finding the best electricity 5/5 (1 session) $90
21/3 (1 session) $20 and gas deals NEW
Cooking for a Dinner Party
How to save money, you might not even
GOLD (Growing Older Living have to change provider: simply ask for a Balwyn: Fri 10am - 3pm
Dangerously) better deal! 23/2 (1 session) $110
GOLD Group is a social support and Bowen Street: Mon 11am - 12pm
Cooking for a Vegetarian Dinner
recreational group for women over 9/4 (1 session) FREE
Party
55 living in the City of Boroondara.
Predominately self-directed - organising Saving on Power NEW Balwyn: Fri 10am - 3pm
2/3 (1 session) $100
talks, excursions, sporting and social Concerned about soaring energy bills?
activities that address the interests of How to find the best deals. Cooking Small Eating Well Kitchen
participants. Aims at promoting healthy Bowen Street: Mon 10am - 11am Demo
lifestyles, social networking and friendship. 9/4 (1 session) FREE
An ongoing fortnightly program for older
Craig: Every 2nd Thu 10.45am - 12.15pm
people to explore new recipes and learn
Senior Citizens Groups
(during term dates)
to cook for one or two people.
Drop in to Chambly Hall, 405 Camberwell
Hawthorn: Tue 1pm - 3pm
Growing Together Road. Ring Centre for more details.
30/1 (fortnightly) $8 per session
Join the Growing Together Project, a Camberwell: Multi-cultural meeting
community garden project held at the Mon 11am - 2pm Kitchen to the World DVD
Ashburton Community Garden. Plant Greek Seniors Wed 10am - 2pm
The Afghan Women’s Cooking Group
and harvest ingredients to make soups, Italian Seniors Thu 1.30pm - 4.30pm
share their culture and amazing cuisine in
salads, stir fries and more! FREE
this short film.
Support Network for parents of
Craig: Fri 10.30am - 12.30pm (ongoing)
Craig: $9 incl. postage
children with disabilities
Harmony Day For parents of children with disabilities (just
Preserves
Come and join the fun activities and for parents). Time out to care for yourself.
Balwyn: Fri 10am - 3pm
morning tea. Bowen Street: 3rd Mon of month
9/3 (1 session) $80
Alamein: Tue 10am - 12pm 10am - 12pm (ongoing) FREE
20/3 Gold Coin donation Sri Lankan Cooking Workshop
Toy Decluttering NEW
Balwyn: Tue 6pm - 9pm
Ways of letting go, deciding what to keep,
20/3 (1 session) $60
sorting, organising and storing kids’ toys.
Bowen Street: Wed 12.30pm - 2.30pm
7/3 (1 session) $20
Centre details can be found on Page 1 5
Creative Pursuits
Visual Art Drawing and Thinking Mosaics
Ashburton: Fri 10am - 12pm Create beautiful art work from tiles and
2/2 (8wks) $150; 18/5 (7wks) $135 ceramics. BYO tiles.
Visual Art
Ashburton: Fri 12.30pm - 2.30pm Alamein: Fri 1pm - 3pm
Acrylic Painting
4/8 (8wks) $150; 18/5 (7wks) $135 16/2 (6wks) $114/$108; 4/5 (8wks)
Ashburton: Mon 10.30am - 12.30pm
$150/$140
5/2 (8wks) $190; 16/4 (10wks) $240 Drawing Workshop
Surrey Hills: Mon 1pm - 3pm Balwyn: Sun 10am - 4.30pm Transparent Glass Mosaic Workshop
29/1 (8wks) $144; 16/4 (10wks) $180 25/3 (1 session); 3/6 (1 session) $150 Ashburton: please contact for details.
The Art of Painting Floor Talks at Victorian Galleries with Nature in Art
A fun class where you will be encouraged Catherine Bainbridge Specific watercolour techniques to
to explore your imagination, creativity Talks last for 1 to 1.5 hours, and will be illustrate the natural world. All Levels.
and unique style of expression by an held at different galleries in and around Canterbury: Mon 9.30am - 12pm or
experienced trained professional Artist Melbourne. Contact Catherine for further 12.30pm - 3pm
Kew: Wed 9am - 12pm details - 9421 3450. 5/2 (7wks) $189; 16/4 (8wks) $216
7/2 (8wks) $260; 18/4 (10wks) $325 Ashburton: Fri 12.45pm for a 1pm start,
23/3; 25/5, $35 per session Oil Painting
Botanical Art
(plus gallery entry fee). Balwyn: Fri 10am - 12pm
Create observational drawings and colour 9/2 (7wks) $153; 20/4 (9wks) $197
studies of various plant elements found Floral Art
in nature. Prerequisite: Must have basic Ashburton: please contact for details Painting for Pleasure
drawing skills Balwyn: Tue 1pm - 3pm
Kew: Wed 1pm - 3pm Introduction to Contemporary 6/2 (8wks) $175; 17/4 (9wks) $197
7/2 (8wks); 18/4 (8wks) $200 Floristry Thu 1pm - 3pm
Ashburton: Tue 10.30am - 12.30pm 8/2 (8wks) $175; 19/4 (9wks) $197
Botanical Painting and Drawing 5/6 (4wks) $185
Balwyn: Wed 9.15am - 12.15pm 7/2 Ashburton: Thu 4pm - 6pm Pastel Painting
(8wks) $255; 18/4 (9wks) $287 15/2 (4wks); 19/4 (4wks) $185 Balwyn: Tue 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Wed 1.15pm - 3.45pm 6/2 (8wks) $175; 17/4 (9wks) $197
7/2 (8wks) $213; 18/4 (9wks) $239 Kokedama Balls Camberwell: Tue 10am - 12pm
Learn the Japanese practice of binding 6/2 (8wks) $170; 1/5 (8wks) $170
Chinese Watercolour plants into mini hanging works of art.
Ashburton: Wed 10am - 12pm Alamein: Sat 2pm - 4.30pm Pergamano (Parchment) Workgroup
7/2 (8wks) $165; 18/4 (10wks) $205 26/5 (1 session) $55 Balwyn: Tue 1pm - 3pm (ongoing)
$5.50 per session
The Clay Room NEW Life Drawing
Adult classes in ceramics, hand-building Ashburton: Sat 10am - 12pm 3/2 (8wks) Pottery for Beginners NEW
and wheel work. Daytime, after-hours as $200; 21/4 (10wks) $250 Ashburton: Tue 11.30am - 12.15pm
well as weekend sessions. 13/2 (6wks); 17/4 (6wks) $180
Mandalas
Camberwell: please phone Centre for
details Including mats $8 per week Watercolour Painting
Camberwell: Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm Ashburton: Mon 1pm - 3pm Experienced
Decoupage 9/2 (7wks) $300; 20/4 (8wks) $336 29/1 (8wks); 16/4 (8wks) $145
Balwyn: Mon 12.30pm - 2.30pm Fri 1pm - 3pm Balwyn: Mon 10am - 12pm
5/2 (7wks) $156.50; 16/4 (9wks) $200.50 9/2 (7wks) $223; 20/4 (8wks) $254 5/2 (7wks) $153; 16/4 (9wks) $197
Thu 10am - 12pm Mon 1pm - 3pm
8/2 (8wks) $178.50; 19/4 (9wks) $200.50 Mixed Mediums (Friday Painters) 5/2 (7wks) $153; 16/4 (9wks) $197
Long running art group that work in a Wed 1pm - 3pm
Drawing studio atmosphere on their own projects. 7/2 (7wks) $153; 18/4 (9wks) $197
Balwyn: Tue 10am - 12pm Camberwell: Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm Thu 10am - 12pm
6/2 (8wks) $175; 17/4 (9wks) $197 9/2 (7wks) $215; 20/4 (10wks) $305 8/2 (8wks) $175; 19/4 (9wks) $197
Wed 10am - 12pm Fri 1pm - 4pm Thu 7.30pm - 9.30pm
7/2 (8wks) $175; 18/4 (9wks) $197 9/2 (6wks) $185; 20/4 (8wks) $245 8/2 (8wks) $175; 19/4 (9wks) $197
Thu 10am - 12pm 8/2 (8wks) $175; 19/4 Fri 10am - 12pm
(9wks) $197 9/2 (7wks) $153; 20/4 (9wks) $197
Camberwell: Wed 1pm - 3pm Camberwell: Mon 10am - 12pm
7/2 (7wks) $150; 2/5 (8wks) $170 5/2 (7wks) $150; 23/4 (8wks) $170
Thurs 1pm - 3pm Tue 1pm - 3pm
8/2 (7wks) $150; 26/4 (8wks) $170 6/2 (8wks); 1/5 (8wks) $170
Surrey Hills: Tue 2.30pm - 4.30pm Wed 10am - 12pm
30/1 (9wks) $162; 17/4 (11wks) $198 31/1 (9wks) $190; 18/4 (10wks) $215
Thu 10am - 12pm
Drawing and Illustration
8/2 (7wks) $150; 26/4 (8wks) $170
Canterbury: Tue 10am - 12pm Thu 7pm - 9pm
6/2 (8wks); 24/4 (8wks) $200 8/2 (7wks) $150; 26/4 (8wks) $170
Sat 1.30pm - 3.30pm
10/2 (7wks) $150; 28/4 (8wks) $170
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Spinners and Knitters Group
Ashburton: 2nd and 4th Wed of the
month 1pm - 3pm 14/2 (ongoing)
$5 per session
Stitch and Chat
Camberwell: Thu 10.30am - 12.30pm
(ongoing) $5 per session
Surrey Hills: Mon fortnightly
1.30pm - 3.30pm
12/2 (4wks); 23/4 (5wks) $4.50 per session
Tapestry Workgroup
Balwyn: Tue 10am - 12pm (ongoing)
$5.50 per session
Canterbury: Tue 9.30am - 11.30am Jewellery and Sewing
Upholstery and Soft Furnishing
6/2 (8wks); 24/4 (8wks) $200 Workshop
Tue 12.45pm - 2.45pm Join us in this class to learn how to make Reinvigorate that old piece of furniture or
6/2 (8wks); 24/4 (8wks) $200 your very own jewellery and matching zip create cushions and soft furnishings.
Surrey Hills: Wed 10am - 12pm bag to store it in. No sewing experience Canterbury: Tue 9.45am - 12.45pm or
31/1 (9wks) $162; 18/4 (10wks) $180 required. 12.45pm - 3.45pm
Wed 1pm - 3pm Surrey Hills: Fri 7pm - 9.30pm 6/2 (8wks) $240; 24/4 (9wks) $270
31/1 (9wks) $162; 18/4 (10wks) $180 2/3 (1 session) $70/$60 SHNC members
In the Garden
Watercolour Painting & Mixed Media Knit and Crochet with Instructor
Ashburton: Tue 1pm - 3pm Balwyn: Thu 1pm - 3pm (ongoing)
Beginner/Experienced $10 per session
Ashburton Seed Swap & Coffee
16/2 (8wks) $145; 17/4 (11wks) $195
Grounds
Nuno Scarf
Visit our seed swap table or collect spent
Learn how to nuno-felt a thin silk scarf.
coffee grounds for your garden.
Textiles, Jewellery and Balwyn: Sun 17 Jun 1pm - 4pm
Ashburton: Weekdays 9am - 2.30pm
Furniture (1 session) $60
Garden design workshop
Patchwork and Quilting Group
Ashy Sewing Lounge NEW This workshop is an introduction to
Ashburton: Thu 1pm - 3pm
Sew quick, practical, uncomplicated items garden design and provides a step by
1/2 (ongoing) $5 per session
with a local group of mums. BYO sewing step guide to designing your own garden.
machine - all levels welcome. Participants are encouraged to share their
Learn to use your Sewing Machine
Ashburton: Sun 10am - 12pm fortnightly own design issues as part of the class
Learn how to thread your machine, wind
11/2 (ongoing) $10 per session discussion.
the bobbin, and more. Lunch provided.
Thu 7pm - 9pm fortnightly Surrey Hills: Sunday 10am - 12pm
Bowen Street: Fri 9.30am - 12pm
15/2 (ongoing) $10 per session 4/3 (1 session) FREE
9/2 (1 session); 20/4 (1 session) $50
Bobbin Lace Horticulture
Sewing for Beginners
Ashburton: Tue 1pm - 3pm This introductory pre-accredited course is
Learn basic techniques - understanding
6/2 (8wks) $150; 17/4 (10wks) $185 a pathway to future study or employment
your pattern, fabric selection, cutting
and covers plant cultivation, pruning and
correctly, and more.
Felted Baby Booties or a Purse pest management.
Bowen Street: Fri 9.30am - 12pm
Learn how to make a felted baby bootees Kew: Tue 1pm - 4pm
16/2 (6wks); 27/4 (6wks) $230
or a purse. 6/2 (8wks) $135; 17/4 (11wks) $190
Balwyn: Sun 1pm - 4pm 6/5 $60
Sewing Class Intermediate
Landscape Gardening
Learn professional techniques and
Felted Chook Tea-Cosie Dianne Beddison, passionate home
finishes to take you to the next level.
Learn now to make a felted tea-cosie. gardener (UoM 2011 Garden Design).
Bowen Street: Fri 12.30pm - 3pm
Balwyn: Sun 10.30am - 4pm 18/3 $90 This introductory seminar covers the
16/2 (6wks) $232; 20/4 (8wks) $310
step-by-step process of designing
French Polishing and Furniture your own garden. Participant input
Sewing Studio NEW
Restoration encouraged.
Work on a sewing project of your choice
Balwyn: Wed 12.30pm - 3.30pm Bowen Street: Wed 7pm - 8.30pm
and learn professional techniques and
7/2 (8wks) $262; 18/4 (9wks) $294 14/3 (1 session) FREE
finishes. Basic sewing skills required.
Thu 9.15am - 11.45am
Bowen Street: Tue 6.30pm - 9pm
8/2 (8wks) $219; 19/4 (9wks) $246 Terrarium Workshop NEW
13/2 (6wks); 1/5 (6wks) $270
Thu 12.30pm - 3.30pm 8/2 (8wks) $262; A practical workshop with a qualified
19/4 (9wks) $294 horticulturist.
Thu 7.30pm - 9.30pm Ashburton: Wed 10am - 12pm
8/2 (8wks) $178; 19/4 (9wks) $199 21/2 (1 session) $70
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Health and Wellbeing
(Check out the Arts for more ways of looking after your health and wellbeing!)
Active Living 60 Plus Hi/Lo Exercise Balwyn: Tue 9.15am - 10.15am
Surrey Hills: Mon 8.45am - 9.45am Balwyn: Thu 9.15am - 10.15am 6/2 (8wks) $122.50
29/2 (8wks) $128; 16/4 (10wks) $160 8/2 (8wks) $122.50 17/4 (10wks) $152.50
19/4 (11wks) $167.50 Camberwell: Thu 5.45pm - 6.30pm
Ageless Grace 8/2 (7wks) $110; 26/4 (10wks) $155
A chair-based body and brain exercise Keep Fit (Strength and Conditioning) Hawthorn: Mon 8.30am - 9.30am,
program done to uplifting music. Ashburton: Tue 10.45am - 11.45am 9.45am - 10.45am, 12pm - 1pm
Ashburton: Thu 10am - 10.45am 6/2 (ongoing) $7 per class 29/1 (10wks) $80
8/2 (8wks); 19/4 (8wks) $110 Fri 10.45am - 11.45am Tue 8.30am - 9.30am
Surrey Hills: Mon 10am - 10.45am 9/2 (ongoing) $7 per class 30/1, 16/4 (10wks) $80
29/2 (8wks) $128; 16/4 (10wks) $160 Thu 8.30am - 9.30am, 9.30am - 10.30am
Laughter Club 1/2, 19/4 (10wks) $80
Balance Back to Exercise Surrey Hills: Wed 8.30am - 8.50am Fri 9am - 10am, 10am - 11am
Work in small groups for strength and 31/1; 18/4 (ongoing) FREE 2/2, 20/4 (10wks) $80
resistance training. Surrey Hills: Mon 10am - 11am
Kew: Tue 11.15am - 12.15pm Lisa’s Class for the Young at Heart 29/1 (8wks) $128; 16/4 (10wks) $160
6/2 (8wks) $135; 17/4 (11wks) $185 A lively dynamic class for the ‘young at Thu 6pm - 7pm
heart’, light cardio, strength, balance and 1/2 (9wks) $144; 19/4 (11wks) $176
Balance Back to Exercise (50+) stretching.
Especially for people returning to Kew: Mon 11.30am - 12.30pm Qigong
exercise. 5/2 (7wks) $120; 16/4 (10wks) $170 A simpler form of Tai Chi with low impact
Balwyn: Wed 1.30pm - 2.30pm meditative exercises.
7/2 (8wks) $122.50; 18/4 (10wks) Meditation Camberwell: Tue 8am - 9am
$152.50 Ashburton: Wed 1.30pm - 2.30pm 6/2 (7wks) $84; 24/4 (10wks) $120
Wed 2.30pm - 3.30pm 21/2 (6wks); 9/5 (6wks) $100 Surrey Hills: Wed 10am - 11.15am
7/2 (8wks) $122.50; 18/4 (10wks) Balwyn: Wed 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7/2 31/1; 18/4 (ongoing) $8 per session
$152.50 (10wks) $152.50; 18/4 (11wks) $167.50
Relax, Breath, Meditate
Bike Riding Groups Meditation and Guided Relaxation Let go of stresses, bring relaxation
Surrey Hills: Mon Tue Wed and Thu Alamein: Thu 5.45pm - 6.45pm and clarity into your life. This class
mornings (ongoing) FREE 8/2 (8wks) $100; 26/4 (10wks) $125 helps release tension, bring calm and
optimise health and well-being.
Buff Bones for Osteoporosis Mindful Meditation Canterbury: Tue 10.45am - 11.45am
Pilates based full body workout for bone Reduce stress and anxiety in your day 6/2 (9wks) $117; 17/4 (11wks) $143
strengthening and balance, integrating to day. Mindful meditation is a way to
Pilates with strength training, functional pause and pay attention in our lives. Your Healthy Spine
and rehabilitative exercises. Safe for Allowing us to be less reactive, calmer Ashburton: Wed 12pm - 1.30pm
osteoporosis. and more present. 7/2 (8wks) $140; 18/4 (10wks) $175
Canterbury: Mon 9.30am - 10.30am or Craig: 2nd Tue of month 7.30pm - 8.30pm Thu 7.30pm - 9pm
10.45am - 11.45am Bookings essential $15 per session 8/2 (8wks) $140; 19/4 (9wks) $175
29/1 (8wks) $128; 16/4 (10wks) $160
Mindfulness Strength & Balance
Exercise to Music Classes (50+) Join our teacher Santosh, a Registered Gentle, chair-based exercise for older
Ashburton: Mon 11.30am - 12.30pm Meditation Teacher with the Meditation people.
5/2 (ongoing) $7 per class Association of Australia on this course Hawthorn: Mon 11am - 12pm
Tue 9.30am - 10.30am which includes the theory and practical 29/1; 16/4 (10wks) $70
6/2 (ongoing) $7 per class application of mindfulness. Wed 9.15am - 10.15am
Fri 9.30am - 10.30am Hawthorn: Wed 6pm - 8pm 31/1; 18/4 (10wks) $70
9/2 (ongoing) $7 per class 7/2 (4wks) $107
Strength Training
Fit for You - Early Morning Sessions Nordic Walking Facilitated by YMCA instructors: exercise
Balwyn: Tue 6.15am - 7am Ashburton: Call for details core muscles using weights. Medical
6/2 (8wks) $93; 17/4 (10wks) $115 clearance certificate required from GP.
Thu 6.15am - 7am Pilates Surrey Hills: Mon Wed and Fri
8/2 (8wks) $93; 19/4 (10wks) $115 Control, precision, movement, balance 8.15am - 9.15am; Tue 8.30am - 9.30am;
and concentration; a mind body workout. Tue and Thu 7.15pm - 8.15pm;
Fun Fitness for Body and Brain Alamein: Tue 6.20pm - 7.20pm Tue and Fri 12.30pm - 1.30pm
A chair-based body and brain exercise 23/1 (2wks) $25; 6/2 (8wks) $100 $5 per class (over 65years),
program done to uplifting music. 10/4 (2wks) $25; 24/4 (10wks) $125 $7 per class (under 65years)
Canterbury: Fri 10am - 11am Tue 7.30pm - 8.30pm (ongoing) Paid by term
2/2 (8wks) $104; 20/4 (11wks) $143 6/2 (8wks) $100; 24/4 (10wks) $125
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