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
DEVELOP THE ARTIST WITHIN
This short course has been developed for those who are interested in visual arts but lack confidence in their drawing and painting skills. Over the span of four weeks you will learn foundational art skills and study ‘the elements of art’ such as line, shape, texture, colour, and tone. Our tutor Sue will walk you through these basic skills and work with you to develop your artist within. Come along for a fun, inclusive and creative learning experience.
When: Tues 6 – 8pm
Term 4: 17th Oct – 5th Dec
Cost: $186 full / $172 conc.
(6 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
INTRO TO SEWING
Learn to sew from the very beginning. Over six weeks you’ll learn how to use a machine, and how to make a simple piece of clothing.
When: Tues 6.30 – 9pm
Term 4: 3rd Oct – 14th Nov
Cost: $223 full / $207 conc. per term
(6 wks)
Venue: 18 Garden St., Brunswick
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: 16th Oct – 13th Nov
Cost: $209 full / $195conc.
(5 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
VISUAL ARTS WEDNESDAYS
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: 4th Oct – 29th Nov (Booked Out)
Register your interest for future courses
Cost: $314 full / $295 conc. per term
(9 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle Street,. 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: 12th Oct – 30th Nov
Cost: $285 full / $265 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: 5th Oct – 23rd Nov
Cost: $353 full / $328 conc. per term
(8 wks) ( BOOKED OUT )
Register your interest for 2024 workshops
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Cooking, Gardening & Job Skills
THE COOK PROGRAM
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 and types of cooking. 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
Term 4: 5th Oct – 7th Dec (10 wks)
Cost: $50 per term
Subject to ACFE eligibility
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
This project is supported by the Circular Economy Communities Fund. The Fund is delivered by Sustainability Victoria under the Victorian Government’s circular economy plan, Recycling Victoria: a new economy.
When: Fri 9.30am-1.30pm
Term 4: 13th Oct – 15th Dec (10 wks)
Cost: $50.00 per term
Subject to ACFE eligibility
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: 3rd Oct – 12th Dec (10wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
INTERMEDIATE COMPUTERS
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.
When: Mon 9.30.am – 12.30pm
Term 4: 2nd Oct – 27th Nov (9 wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
English Language
ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS
– 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: 10th Jul – 13th Sept
Term 4: 2nd Oct – 6th Dec
(20 wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House, 79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner
ENGLISH FOR POST BEGINNERS
-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 1 hr of homework for each session.
One class per week
When: Thurs
9.30 – 12.30pm
Term 3 : 13th Jul – 14th Sept
Term 4: 5th Oct – 14th Dec
(20 wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House,
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION 4
– 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: 11th Jul – 13th Sept
Term 4: 3rd Oct – 6th Dec
(20 wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House,
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
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: 2nd Oct – 1st Dec (9 wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION 2 – online
For people wanting to develop their listening and speaking skills.
This course is delivered online.
Two classes per week.
When:
Two classes per week.
Tues & Thurs
9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 4: 3rd Oct – 12th Dec (10 wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION 3
– 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: 2nd Oct – 7th Dec (10 wks)
Cost: $40 per term.
Subject to ACFE eligibility.
Venue: 18 Garden St., Brunswick.
Health and Wellbeing
CONTEMPORARY LINE DANCING
Try line dancing and exercise while you have fun to great music.
When:
Fri 9.30am – 11am, 27th Jan – 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: 17th Oct – 19th Dec ( BOOKED OUT)
You can register your interest for next year or places are still available in our Thursday sessions.
Cost: $152 full /$146 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: 5th Oct – 30th Nov
Cost: $152 full /$146 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 4 : 19th Oct – 14th Dec
Cost: $152 full /$146 conc.
(9 wks)
Bookings accepted at a pro rata fee for the remaing sessions.
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Inclusive
GENERAL EDUCATION – NUMERACY & LITERACY
A basic literacy, numeracy and life skills program for people with mild intellectual disabilities.
When: Mon 10am – 12:30pm
Semester 2: 10th Jul – 11th Sept
then 2nd Oct – 11th Dec
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $247 (20 wks)
Subject to ACFE eligibility
COLLABORATIVE ARTS
Working with different mediums and forms of expression, participants will develop and create collaborative visual arts projects.
When: Mon 1pm – 3pm
Semester 2: 10th Jul – 11th Sept
then 2nd Oct – 11th Dec
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $177 (20 wks)
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: 4th Oct – 29th Nov
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Cost: $187 full/ $174 conc per term (9 wks)
