This course will teach you how to make a basic stencil design to apply an image to a screen and correct screen-printing techniques.  You will leave with your own unique design and hand-printed onto products of your choice.  Students are required to bring along up to four items from home (e.g. old pillowcases, scraps of fabric, tote bag, t-shirts). 

Laura has a background in Screen-Printing for Fine Art and Textiles.  She studied Screen-Printing and Design at the Queensland College of Art, and has also worked for textile design studio: Thea and Sami.  She now runs her own textile label called M3SH, as well as running workshops through her business called "Learn 2 Screen-Print".

Tutor: Laura Day

Saturday 17th March 1pm-5pm

Cost: $60/$40(conc)

Transform an old skirt into an updated piece of contemporary fashion.  BYO pre-loved skirt.  Sewing machines and tools provided.  Basic sewing skills required.

Tutor: Alison Dew

Saturday 19th May 1pm-4pm

Cost: $30 / $15 (conc)

This class is for people of all abilities who enjoy expressing themselves creatively.  Activities include card making, simple mosaics, pot painting, plus more. Enjoy making things for yourself or others in a relaxed social environment. All materials provided.

Tutor  Ann Hood

Mondays  1pm-2.30pm

Cost:  Term 1 - $60 / Term 2 - $70

These intensive workshops are co-facilitated by Emilie Collyer (Kensington Neighbourhood House resident creative writing teacher) along with a specialist guest writer in each category.  Writers will be announced closer to each date.

Short Stories - Saturday 24th March - 10am-1pm (bookings close 12 March) - What makes a great short story? This intensive workshop will give you the tools to imagine, write and polish a piece of short fiction.  Get insights and advice from an experienced short story writer.

Novel Writing - Saturday 28th April - 10am-1pm (bookings close 16 April) - Do you have an unfinished manuscript in the bottom drawer?  Whether you are at first idea, final draft, or somewhere in between, this workshop will equip you with tips and skills to get that novel finished.  Get advice from an experienced novelist.

Crime Writing - Saturday 16th June - 10am-1pm (bookings close 4 June) - The dark side of life fascinates readers and writers alike.  What makes a compelling crime story? How well do you have to know the rules of this genre - and when can you start breaking them? Get great tips from an experienced crime writer.

Cost  $35 / $25 (concession) per class

Learn pattern making, dress making and how to re-fashion garments.  This is for beginners and for those who have not sewn for a very long time and would like to re-learn the basic skills of machine sewing.

Tutor: Alison Dew

Thursday 7-9pm

Cost: Term 1 - $136/$96 (conc) / Term 2 - $185/$130 (conc)

Learn a range of creative art techniques suited to your personal preferences.  A chance to explore and discover your artistic talents in a relaxed and informal setting.  Veronica has a fine arts background and many years of experience.

Tutor: Veronica Passmore

Wednesday 1pm - 3 pm

Cost: Term 1 - $136/$96 (conc) / Term 2 - $170/$120 (conc)

An exciting introduction to the potential of writing for yourself and others. Explore a different aspect of writing on the first Wednesday of each month including character, story and dialogue. Work on your own pieces of writing in a structured and supportive environment. Tutor: Emilie Collyer (Dip. Prof. Editing & Writing)

Tutor  Emilie Collyer

Wednesday morning (1st of month) - 8 February, 7 March, 4 April, 2 May, 6 June, 4 July 

Time   10am - 12 noon

Cost    $15 / $10 (concession) per class

Bookings essential on 9376 6366 

Join this exciting group and make beautiful mosaic designs on items of your choice. A contemplative or chatty class depending on your disposition. You will need to purchase your own materials but Ann is a great guide for imaginative and inexpensive ways for you to achieve your final product.

Tutor Ann Hood

Monday or Tuesday   7pm - 9pm

Cost  Term 1 - Monday - $90/$63(conc) / Tuesday - $104/$72(conc)

         Term 2 - Monday - $130/$90(conc) / Tuesday - $143/$99(conc)