Courses
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We provide community education, training, recreational activities, support and services for our community members ….
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PROGRAMS
Creative
LIFE DRAWING MASTERCLASS
Capture the human form on paper with guidance from our experienced tutor and talented visual artist Michael O’Hanlon. Michael can cater this short course to both beginners and more experienced students, “what I enjoy most is equipping students with foundational drawing techniques to kickstart their life drawing skills”.
When: Mon 6 – 8pm
Term 4: 25th Nov – 16 Dec
Cost: $195 full / $182 conc.
(4 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
PAPER MACHE SCULPTURE COURSE
Dive into the world of paper mache and learn to model your own unique sculptures! With just some newspaper, glue, and water, you can bring your creative ideas to life. From abstract art to intricate animal replicas, by experimenting with different shapes, textures and finishes the possibilities are endless. Guided by talented visual artist and sculptor Lizette, participants will learn the entire sculpting process over the course of six weeks.
When: Mon 6-8.30pm
Term 4:14th Oct – 18th Nov
Cost: $225 full / $210 conc. (6 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
FASHION FOR BEGINNERS
Interested in exploring the creative world of fashion design and illustration? We are excited to introduce our new 6-week course, Fashion For Beginners. In this hands-on course you will develop a folio of colour schemes, fashion illustrations, and storyboards – plus design a fashion capsule containing 5-8 unique garments of your own creation.
When: Weds 6 – 8.00pm
Register your interest for 2025 sessions
Venue: 18 Garden St., Brunswick
VISUAL ARTS
Enjoy the freedom of working with mixed media – paints, pastels, inks and charcoals – and a variety of art forms, like printing, along the way.
When: Wed 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 4: 16th Oct – 11th Dec
Cost: $322 full / $300 conc. per term
(9 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle Street,. Brunswick
DEVELOP THE ARTIST WITHIN
Foundation art skills and beyond.
Have you always wanted to be able to draw and paint well, but life just got in the way?
Do you want to learn and develop the techniques to draw and paint across all the art mediums, E.g. acrylic, watercolour, graphite and colour pencil, gouache and soft pastel.
This will be a skill based, ongoing course where you can practise your new art skills, meet people and have fun.
Come and join us on Tuesday nights, meet new friends and develop the artist within.
When: Tues 6 – 8pm
Term 4: 22nd Oct – 3rd Dec ( BOOKED OUT)
Cost: $192 full / $179 conc. (6 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
POTTERY DAY
Inclusive pottery classes covering all aspects of hand building. Fee includes materials and firing. Open to all abilities.
When: Thurs 1.30 – 3.30pm
Term 4: 17th Oct – 5th Dec( BOOKED OUT)
Register your interest for future dates.
Cost: $295 full / $275 conc. per term
(8 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
POTTERY EVENING
Learn hand building techniques to enable you to create func- tional or decorative pieces. Fee includes materials and firing.
When: Thurs 6.30 – 9pm
Term 4: 17 Oct – 5th Dec ( BOOKED OUT)
Cost: $360 full / $340 conc. per term
(8 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Cooking, Gardening & Job Skills
CREATIVE KITCHEN PROGRAM
LEARN TO COOK WITHOUT WASTE
A brilliant and fun cooking course to develop skills and confidence around the preparation of food. Over 10 weeks, participants will prepare, eat and gain an overview of different styles of cooking as well as how to cook with limited food waste (get the most out of your groceries). You’ll also learn how to cook for a large group during our monthly, community lunches. The objective of this course is to develop skills, social connection, and self-confidence to seek further study or work in hospitality
When: Thurs 9.30am-1.30pm
Register your interest for 2025 sessions
(10wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
URBAN FOOD GARDENING
No matter the size of your urban growing space, learn to grow nutrient-dense food, using regenerative gardening practices.
Gain knowledge and learn hands-on skills to plan and maintain a biodiverse, productive garden
The course covers topics such as:
• Growing in pots, raised beds, wicking beds and no-dig gardens
• Site analysis and design considerations
• Regenerating soil health and fertility
• Seasonal planning and crop rotation
• Companion planting and beneficial insects
• Upcycle waste through composting and worm farms
• Propagate plants from seed and cuttings
• Save seed and start a Seed Library
• Natural pest and weed management
When: Wed 9.30am-1.30pm
Register your interest for 2025 sessions
10 wks
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Computers & Digital Literacy
COMPUTERS EAL – face to face
An introductory computer class for people for whom English is another language.
When: Tues 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 4: 8th Oct – 10th Dec (10wks)
Cost: Free | Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
DIGITAL ESSENTIALS 1
face to face
Technology is everywhere in our lives these days. Get to know your Smartphone and Computer with this simple and easy class for beginners.
Topics will include
Using your own smart phone, sending sms, using computers, connecting and working safely over the internet, emails, social media, apps and software and staying safe online.
Includes 3hrs of homework.
When: Mon 9.am – 12.noon.
Term 4: 7th Oct – 9th Dec
Cost: Free | Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
DIGITAL ESSENTIALS 2
face to face
Delve a little deeper into essential components of a computer. Exploring programs like Microsoft word, PowerPoint and Excel as well as other important functions of a computer. Includes 3hrs of homework.
When: Mon 12.30 – 3.30pm
Term 4: 7th Oct – 9th Dec
Cost: Free | Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
English Language
- English Basics
ENGLISH LEVEL 1
Fawkner face to face
A free, women’s only, beginners level English class delivered face to face in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Two classes per week.
When: Mon & Wed
9.30am – 11.30am
Term 3: 15th Jul – 18th Sept
Term 4: 7th Oct – 11th Dec
(20 wks)
Cost: Free | Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House, 79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner
ENGLISH LEVEL 2
Fawkner -face to face
A free, women’s only post beginners level English class to further improve your English pronunciation and accent, learn new words and grammar. Includes 3 hrs of homework.
One class per week
When: Thurs
9.30 – 12.30pm
Term 3 : 25th Jul – 19th Sept
Term 4: 10th Oct – 12th Dec
(20 wks)
Cost: Free| Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House,
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
- English Conversation
ENGLISH CONVERSATION Brunswick – face to face
For people wanting to develop their listening and speaking skills.
Two classes per week.
When:
Mon & Thurs
9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 4: 7th Oct – 12th Dec
Cost: $50.
Subject to ACFE eligibility.
Venue: 18 Garden St., Brunswick.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION FOR WOMEN
Fawkner – face to face
A free, women’s only class for participants wanting to develop their listening and speaking skills.
Two classes per week
When:
Tues & Wed
12.30 – 2.30pm
Term 3: 16th Jul – 18th Sept
Term 4: 8th Oct – 11th Dec
(20 wks)
Cost: Free | Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House,
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
- Online English Conversation & Digital Skills
ENGLISH CONVERSATION 1 – online
For people wanting to develop their listening and speaking skills. The course includes an additional one hour of book work for each session.
This course is delivered online. Three classes per week
When:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
10.30am – 12.30pm
Term 4: 7th Oct – 6th Dec (9 wks)
Cost: Free | Subject to ACFE eligibility.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION & ONLINE SKILLS
For people wanting to develop their listening and speaking skills.
This course is delivered online and will also cover online skills including using useful applications.
Two classes per week.
When:
Two classes per week.
Tues & Thurs
9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 4: 8th Oct -12th Dec (10 wks)
Cost: Free | Subject to ACFE eligibility.
Health and Wellbeing
CONTEMPORARY LINE DANCING
Try line dancing and exercise while you have fun to great music.
Try line dancing and exercise while you have fun to great music.
When:
Fri 9.30am – 11am, 2nd Feb – ongoing
Cost: $6 per session
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
YOGA & MEDITATION TUESDAY EVENING
Strengthen, stretch and relax. Yoga tones muscles, increases energy and reduces stress.
When: 6pm – 7pm
Term 4: 15th Oct – 17th Dec ( BOOOKED OUT)
Cost: $162 full /$156 conc. per term
(9 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
YOGA & MEDITATION THURSDAY MORNING
Strengthen, stretch and relax. Yoga tones muscles, increases energy and reduces stress.
When: 9.30 – 10.30am
Term 4: 17th Oct – 12th Dec
Cost: $162 full /$156 conc.
(9 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
YOGA & MEDITATION THURSDAY EVENING
Strengthen, stretch and relax. Yoga tones muscles, increases energy and reduces stress.
When: 6 – 7pm
Term 3: 17th Oct – 12th Dec ( BOOKED OUT)
Cost: $162 full /$156 conc
(9 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Languages
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Practice your conversational Spanish in a friendly and fun group. Spanish speakers of all levels welcome.
When: Wed 6.30 – 8pm
Term 4: 16th Oct – 11th Dec
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Cost: $196 full/ $182 conc per term (9 wks)
