Workshops and classes

Blossoms of Renewal

Wed 22 January 2025 –
Fri 21 February 2025

Free

Creative Playground (Hawthorn Arts Centre)

Drop-in sessions – ‘Healing Garden’ by Hiromi Tango

28 February 2025, 10:00 am

Free

Town Hall Gallery

Sewing Revival: Learn the art of mending

1 March 2025, 11:00 am

Hawthorn Arts Centre

Demonstration: Painting a Portrait with John Perry

23 May 2025, 11:00 am

Free

Town Hall Gallery

From insightful events, talks and workshops, to grants and programs supporting artistic endeavour, enhance your arts experience and become part of our local creative community.

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STEAM Club for kids – Balwyn

Tue 25 February 2025, 4:00 pm

Tue 25 February 2025 – Tue 25 November 2025

Free

Balwyn Library, Balwyn

A fun session of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths at Balwyn Library

Library | Arts classes and workshops

The secrets of travel writing with Tim Richards: writing workshop

Tue 25 February 2025, 6:00 pm

Free

Kew Library, Kew

In this two-hour workshop, experienced travel writer Tim Richards will teach participants how to write their own travel articles.

Library | Reading, writing and books | Arts classes and workshops

Photography Tips: Composition, repetition and story

Wed 26 February 2025, 2:00 pm

Free

Camberwell Library

Learn tips for using composition and repetition guidelines for photography.

Library | Talks and interest groups | Arts classes and workshops

Creating videos for business and social media – online

Wed 26 February 2025, 6:30 pm

Free

Learn how to make powerful business and social media videos using your smartphone in this online workshop.

Business | Arts classes and workshops

Sewing Revival: Learn the art of mending

Sat 1 March 2025, 11:00 am

Hawthorn Arts Centre

Learn how to mend your garments and give them a new lease on life at our hands-on workshop at Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Arts | Sustainability and environment | Arts classes and workshops

STEAM Club for kids – Ashburton

Mon 3 March 2025, 4:00 pm

Until Mon 1 December 2025

Free

Ashburton Library, Ashburton

A fun session of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths at Ashburton Library.

Library | Arts classes and workshops

Sri Lankan Cooking Class

Mon 17 March 2025, 6:00 pm

Balwyn Community Centre

Join a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class and enjoy a delicious feast with curry, brinjal, and more!

Community-run events | Arts classes and workshops

Kite making and decorating workshop

Fri 21 March 2025, 4:30 pm

Free

Camberwell Library

Learn how to make and decorate your own kite as part of Cultural Diversity Week.

Arts classes and workshops

The art of fundraising

Sat 22 March 2025, 10:30 am

Free

Hawthorn Arts Centre

This free workshop at Hawthorn Arts Centre helps artists in their search for vital project funding.

Arts | Arts classes and workshops | Talks and interest groups

Chinese drumming workshop

Sun 23 March 2025, 2:00 pm

Free

Greythorn Community Hub, Balwyn North

Come along and learn the ancient art of Chinese drumming to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week.

Music | Arts classes and workshops

Workshops and classes

Blossoms of Renewal

Drop-in sessions – ‘Healing Garden’ by Hiromi Tango

Sewing Revival: Learn the art of mending

Demonstration: Painting a Portrait with John Perry

All workshops and classes

STEAM Club for kids – Balwyn

The secrets of travel writing with Tim Richards: writing workshop

Photography Tips: Composition, repetition and story

Creating videos for business and social media – online

Sewing Revival: Learn the art of mending

STEAM Club for kids – Ashburton

Sri Lankan Cooking Class

Kite making and decorating workshop

The art of fundraising

Chinese drumming workshop

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