Wyreena term art and craft classes

Each term, Wyreena Community Arts Centre offers a range of short and ongoing courses in the creative arts, where beginners and the more experienced are always catered for. Courses include painting and drawing, pottery, sculpture, mosaics, relaxation classes and much more. Adult, children and adults with a disability classes are available.

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Term 4

Our Term 4 program offers adult and children’s classes.

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Courses for children

Drawing and painting classes

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Learn to draw (5 to 7 yrs)

This is a skill-based class where the activities are designed to develop skills and confidence in the drawing process.

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  • Mondays: 6 October to 8 December (9wks) - no class 3 November
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Sylvie Mander
  • Cost: $202 plus materials
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  • Tuesdays: 7 October to 9 December (9wks) - no class 4 November
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Sylvie Mander
  • Cost: $202 plus materials
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  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Sylvie Mander
  • Cost: $202 plus materials
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  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Monika Poray
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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Drawing & painting (8 yrs to 12 yrs)

Children will develop basic skills which will continue to be challenged as their abilities increase.

  • Mondays: 6 October to 8 December (9wks) - no class 3 November
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Monika Poray
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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  • Tuesdays: 7 October to 9 December (9wks) - no class 4 November
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Wendy Catling
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 4:15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Karen Butler
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 4:15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Monika Poray
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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Drawing & painting (13 to 17 yrs)

Students will develop basic skills which will continue to be challenged as their abilities increase.

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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
  • Tutor: Monika Poray
  • Cost: $202 plus materials
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Mixed media art classes

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Mixed Media (8yrs to 12 yrs)

For children who love to make, paint, or create using mixed media to explore a variety of art forms.

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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Kirstin Hibbs
  • Cost: $202 plus materials
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Pottery classes

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After school pottery (8 yrs to 11 yrs)

Our young potters will learn hand modelling techniques, sculpture, decorating and glazing.

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  • Mondays: 6 October to 8 December (9wks) - no class 3 November
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Maddy McKenzie
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Peter McGough
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Maddy McKenzie
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

accessible iconThis class is located on the ground floor.

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After school pottery (12 yrs to 17 yrs)

Our young potters will learn hand modelling techniques, sculpture, decorating and glazing.

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  • Tuesdays: 7 October to 9 December (9wks) - no class 4 November
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

accessible iconThis class is located on the ground floor.

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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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Courses for adults

Drawing and painting classes

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Drawing and painting

Students will enhance their skills using mediums including pencil, pastel, acrylics and charcoal. All levels are catered for.

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  • Tuesdays: 7 October to 9 December (9wks) - no class 4 November
  • Time: 9.30am to 12pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)
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  • Tuesdays: 7 October to 9 December (9wks) - no class 4 November
  • Time: 6:30pm to 8.30pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
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  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm to 3pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 12pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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Drawing nature - Botanic and Wildlife

Journey through nature with art by learning to realistically draw and paint botanic and wildlife subjects in a variety of mediums including graphite, watercolour, ink pen and coloured pencil. All levels catered for.

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  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
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Oils & acrylic painting

Still life, landscape, contemporary or abstract - bring your own subject or ask the tutor. Colour, composition and technique - all levels are catered for.

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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
  • Tutor: Martina Cleven
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
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Portraiture

Develop skills in portraiture painting. Students will use acrylic paint to learn different techniques, creating portraits inspired by various genres and styles.

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  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
  • Tutor: Karen Butler
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
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Watercolours

Learn about composition and how to wash and layer colour. All levels are catered for.

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  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Janet Hayes
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)
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Mixed media art classes

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Contemporary art with open medium

This class will cater to your personal style and chosen medium. All levels catered for.

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  • Mondays: 6 October to 8 December (9wks) - no class 3 November
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)
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Basket weaving

Learn the specialised technique of basket-weaving using natural fibres such as raffia. Develop your skills and work on your own project across the term, ending up with your very own large basket creation.

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  • Fridays: 10 October to 5 December (9wks)
  • Time: 10am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Monika Poray
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
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Mosaic classes

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Design artworks out of tiles, glass and broken china using techniques required to create table tops, plaques, pots or anything else you like. All levels are catered for.

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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm to 3:30pm
  • Tutor: Kathy Alsop
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)
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Pottery classes

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Pottery

Create sculptures by handbuilding or make functional pieces using the wheel. You’ll glaze your artwork to produce beautifully finished pieces. All levels are catered for.

Please note:

  • Coloured glazes are not supplied by Wyreena.
  • Firing is $8.40 per kilo which must be paid before the work is fired.

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  • Tuesdays: 7 October to 9 December (9wks) - no class 4 November
  • Time: 9:30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Nicole Tomlinson
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

Booked out
  • Tuesdays: 7 October to 9 December (9wks) - no class 4 November
  • Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

Booked out
  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm to 3:30pm
  • Tutor: Kathy Alsop
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

 Booked out
  • Wednesdays: 8 October to 3 December (9wks)
  • Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
  • Tutor: Peter McGough
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 9:30am to 12pm
  • Tutor: Nicole Tomlinson
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

Booked out
  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

Booked out
  • Saturdays: 11 October to 13 December (9wks) - no class 29 November
  • Time: 9:30am - 12noon
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

Booked out
  • Saturdays: 11 October to 13 December (9wks) - no class 29 November
  • Time: 1pm - 3:30pm
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

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Handbuilding

Learn the various specialised techniques of handbuilding with clay as you develop your own personal style. Classes will cover properties of clay; pinch pots; coil and slab building; glazing and more. All levels are catered for.

Please note:

  • Coloured glazes are not supplied by Wyreena.
  • Firing is $8.40 per kilo which must be paid before the work is fired.

Download materials list(PDF, 129KB)

  • Mondays: 6 October to 8 December (9wks) - no class 3 November
  • Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
  • Tutor: Maddy McKenzie
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

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Yoga classes

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Experience tranquillity and wellbeing through the gentle movements and postures of Hatha Yoga. All levels catered for.

Please wear loose clothing, and bring:

  • blanket
  • yoga mat
  • Mondays: 6 October to 8 December (9wks) - no class 3 November
  • Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
  • Tutor: Karen Tully
  • Cost: $204 (conc. $195)

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  • Thursdays: 9 October to 4 December (9wks)
  • Time: 9.45am to 11.15am
  • Tutor: Karen Tully
  • Cost: $204 (conc. $195)

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Courses for adults living with a disability

Mixed media art classes

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Learn to use different mediums to explore, create and as an opportunity to express self through art in a positive and individual way. You’ll walk out of class with a sense of achievement. Reflection is encouraged through writing or talking. The work produced is purposeful - entering an exhibition, finding a new hobby or love. Developing social skills and connection is also a critical element.
  • Mondays: 6 October to 8 December (9wks) - no class 3 November
  • Time: 10am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Toshi Handa
  • Cost: $314 (all materials included)
  • Students must be accompanied by a carer.

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