Courses & Workshops
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We provide community education, training, recreational activities, support and services for our community members….
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PROGRAMS
Creative
POTTERY TUESDAY EVENING
Learn hand building techniques to enable you to create func- tional or decorative pieces. Fee includes materials and firing.
When:
6.30 – 9pm
Term 2: 3rd May – 21st June
Term 3: 26th July – 13th Sept
Cost: $320 full / $300 conc. per term (8 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
POTTERY WEDNESDAY
EVENING
Learn hand building techniques to enable you to create func- tional or decorative pieces. Fee includes materials and firing.
When:
6.30pm – 9pm
Term 2: 27th April – 15th June
Term 3: 27th July – 14th Sept
Cost: $320 full / $300 conc. per term (8 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
POTTERY THURSDAY
AFTERNOON
Inclusive pottery classes covering all aspects of hand building. Fee includes materials and firing.
When:
1.30 – 3.30pm
Term 2: 28th April – 16th June
Term 3: 28th July – 15th Sept Cost: $280 full / $260 conc. per term (8wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
VISUAL ARTS TUESDAYS
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:
9.30 – 12.30pm
Term 2:
26th April – 28th June
Term 3: 12th July – 6th Sept
Cost: $285 full / $265 conc. (9 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle Street,. 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: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 2: 27th Apr- 29th June
Term 3: 13th July – 7th Sept
Cost: $285 full / $265 conc. per term (9wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle Street,. Brunswick
LIFE DRAWING
A new, short course to introduce participants to drawing the human figure. Our experienced will guide both beginner and more experienced students in capturing the human form on paper.
When: Mon 7pm -9pm
Term 2: 2nd May – 6th June
Term 3: 12th Sept – 3rd Oct
Cost: $153 full/ $142 conc. (4 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Cooking, Gardening & Job Skills
GROWING FOOD IN POTS & SMALL SPACES
In this hands-on course you’ll learn how to grow food in pots and
containers and what plants to grow and when.
When: Fri 9.30am-1.30pm
Term 4: 7th Oct – 16th Dec
Cost: Free (11 wks)
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner
THE COOK PROGRAM
A new course to develop skills and confidence around the preparation of food. Over 10 weeks, participants will gain an overview of different styles and types of cooking, as well as Food Safety certification and coffee-making training. The objective of this course is to develop skills, social connection, and an awareness of pathways available to further study in hospitality
When: Thurs 9.30am-1.30pm
Term 3: 14th July – 15th Sept
Cost: $20 (9 wks)
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
INTRODUCTION TO
BARISTA
This 10 hour course will be held over 2 sessions covering introduction to coffee, workplace health and safety and practice making coffee.
Additionally, learners will research coffee styles, teas, coffee art, and cleaning and maintenance of a commercial machine.
When: Wed 9.30am-3pm
Term 2: 29th June & 6th July
Cost: $54 (2 wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Subject to ACFE eligibility
RMIT: FREE CAREERS ADVICE
An RMIT/ Brunswick Neighbourhood House initiative providing individualised careers advice tailored to your needs.
Fill out the form carefully for registration – The RMIT careers counsellors will contact you within 2-3 working days – appointments will currently be conducted via phone, email or online
Computers & Digital Literacy
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
face to face
An introductory computer class for people who want to learn basic computing.
When: Wed 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 3: 13th July – 14th Sept
Cost: Free (10 wks)
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner
COMPUTERS EAL – face to face
An introductory computer class for people for whom English is another language.
When: Tues 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 3: 12th July – 13th Sept
Cost: Free (10 wks)
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner
INTRO TO SMART WATCHES, PHONES & COMPUTERS
Get to know your new device in a stress free environment. We will guide you on how to use your smart watch, smart phone, laptop, computer or other device.
When: Tues 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 3: 16th Aug- 18th Oct
Cost: Free (10 wks)
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: 18 Garden St., Brunswick
INTRODUCTION TO ZOOM
– face to face
Learn how to use this free program that allows you to catch up with family and friends, schedule business meetings or run online events.
When: Weds 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 3: TBA
Cost: $15 (2 wks)
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: 18 Garden St., Brunswick.
English Language
ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS TUESDAYS
– face to face
** NEW CLASS**
A free, women’s only, Beginners level English class delivered face to face in a friendly and welcoming environment.
When: Tues
One class per week.
9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 3: 23rd Aug – 6th Dec
(14 wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House, 79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner
ENGLISH FOR POST BEGINNERS
– face to face
A free, post beginners level English class to further improve your English pronunciation and accent, learn new words and grammar.
When: Thurs
One class per week. 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 3: 14th July – 15th Sept (10wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: Fawkner Neighbourhood House, 79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner
ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS WEDNESDAYS
– face to face
A free, Beginners level English class delivered face to face in a friendly and welcoming environment.
When: Wed
One class per week.
9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 3: 13th July – 14th Sept
(10 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 via Zoom.
When:
Three classes per week.
Mon, Wed & Fri 10.30am – 12.30pm
Term 3: 11th July – 9th Sept (9wks)
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 via Zoom.
When:
Two classes per week.
Tues & Thurs 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 2: 26th April – 23rd June (9 wks)
Term 3: 12th July – 8th Sept (9wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
ENGLISH CONVERSATION 3 – face to face
For people wanting to develop their listening and speaking skills.
When:
Three classes per week.
Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 3: 12th July – 8th Sept (9wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Venue: 18 Garden St., Brunswick.
ENGLISH FOR INTERMEDIATES – online
A class to improve your English pronunciation and accent, learn new words and grammar.
This course is delivered online course via Zoom.
When:
Three classes per week.
Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 2: 27th April – 24th June (9wks)
Term 3: 25th July – 23rd Sept (9 wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Health and Wellbeing
BNH WALKING GROUP
Meet new people and improve your fitness while you explore Brunswick on foot – finish up at a local café, so bring some money for coffee.
Start off from 18 Garden St., Brunswick.
When:
Wed 9.30am – 11.30am, 12th Jan – ongoing
Cost: $2 per session
CONTEMPORARY LINE DANCING
Try line dancing and exercise while you have fun to great music.
When:
Fri 9.30am – 11am, 28th Jan – ongoing at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $6 per session
YOGA & MEDITATION TUESDAY AM SESSION
Strengthen, stretch and relax. Yoga tones muscles, increases energy and reduces stress.
When: 10.30am – 11.45am
Term 2: 3rd May – 28th June
Term 3: 19th July – 13th Sept
Cost: $142 full /$132 conc. (9wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
YOGA & MEDITATION TUESDAY EVENING SESSION
Strengthen, stretch and relax. Yoga tones muscles, increases energy and reduces stress.
When: 6pm – 7.15pm
Term 2: 26th April – 21st June
Term 3: 26th July – 20th Sept Cost: $142 full /$132 conc.
(9wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
YOGA & MEDITATION THURSDAY EVENING SESSION
Strengthen, stretch and relax. Yoga tones muscles, increases energy and reduces stress.
When: 6pm – 7.15pm
Term 2: 28th April – 23rd June
Term 3: 28th July – 22nd Sept
Cost: $142 full /$132 conc. (9wks)
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Workshops & Short Courses
POTTERY
JAPANESE MISHIMA
A new, 6-week course on Mishima, a Japanese technique of inlaying slip, underglaze, or even clay, into a contrasting clay body.
When:
Sat 10am – 12pm
Term 3: 16th July – 20th Aug
Cost: $216 full | $201 conc (6 wks) Participants to bring cake decorating wheel
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
FRUTTA MARTORANA workshop
Learn how to make beautiful, traditional Italian sweets from scratch. Make the marzipan, shape, and decorate – perfect for gifting!
When:
Sat 11am – 1.30pm 26th Mar at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $30 full/ $25 conc.
DUMPLING JOURNEY workshop
Extend your culinary repertoire to include three types of dumplings, from three different countries. A hands-on, making and tasting workshop.
When:
Sat 2.30pm – 4.30pm 26th Mar at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $40 full / $35 conc
LEARN TO CROTCHET
A workshop for anyone who’s ever wanted to make that special rug but needs to learn the crochet basics. You will learn how to follow pattern instructions and how to do different stitches; how to weave in ends and to block and join squares together. Materials to get you started will be provided, along with notes on everything covered in the class. You will leave with a granny square made by you, as well as inspiration to start your own project. Suitable for beginners – adults, kids (minimum 10 years old) – and grandparents who’ve never had the time to learn how to crochet.
When:
Sat 2-4PM
27th Aug
Cost: $15 includes an afternoon tea
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 1: 24th Jan – 4th Apr
then 2nd May – 20th Jun
Semester 2: 11th July – 12th Sept
then 3rd Oct – 12th 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 1: 24th Jan – 4th Apr
then 2nd May – 20th Jun
Semester 2: 11th July – 12th Sept
then 3rd Oct – 12th Dec
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $140 (20 wks)
Language
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 2: 27th April – 29th June
Term 3: 13th July – 7th Sept
Venue: 43a De Carle St., Brunswick
Cost: $180 full/ $168 conc (9 wks)
