Wyreena term art and craft classes

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

Term 2 Program(PDF, 301KB)

Wyreena courses terms and conditions

Term 2 enrolments will open 9am on the 16 March 2026.

Courses for children

Drawing and painting classes

Course information

Drawing skills (5 to 7 yrs)

This is a skill-based class where students are supported to learn drawing skills, progressing to activities that develop their abilities and confidence in the drawing process.

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  • Mondays: 20 April to 22 June March (9wks) - no class 8 June
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Sylvie Mander
  • Cost: $202 plus materials
  • Tuesdays: 21 April to 16 June (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Sylvie Mander
  • Cost: $202 plus materials
  • Wednesdays: 22 April to 17 June (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Sylvie Mander
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

Drawing & painting (8 to 12 yrs)

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

  • Mondays: 20 April to 22 June (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Lee Hodge
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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  • Tuesdays: 21 April to 16 June
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Julie Twomey
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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  • Wednesdays: 22 April to 17 June (9wks)
  • Time: 4:15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Karen Butler
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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  • Thursdays: 23 April to 18 June (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: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
  • Tutor: Monika Poray
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

Mixed media art classes

Course information

Mixed Media (8 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: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Lee Hodge
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

Build a Castle (8 to 12 yrs)

In this special four-week program, students will design, construct and decorate their own castle using recycled materials. Students will move through a structured program each week, building their castle from scratch, ready to bring home the completed project at the end of May

  • Thursdays: 5 May to 26 May (4wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Olivia Giretto
  • Cost: $110 (plus materials)

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Pottery classes

Course information

After school pottery (8 to 11yrs)

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

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  • Mondays: 20 April to 22 June (9wks) - no class 8 June
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: TBC
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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  • Wednesdays: 22 April to 17 June (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Peter McGough
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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  • Thursdays: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: TBC
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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After school pottery (12 to 17yrs)

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

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  • Tuesdays: 21 April to 16 June (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: TBC
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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  • Thursdays: 23 April to 18 June (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

Course information

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: 21 April to 16 June (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)
  • Tuesdays: 21 April to 16 June (9wks)
  • Time: 6:30pm to 8.30pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
  • Wednesdays: 22 April to 17 June (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm to 3pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
  • Thursdays: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • 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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  • Mondays: 20 April to 22 June (9wks) - no class 8 June
  • Time: 1pm to 3pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
  • Wednesdays: 22 April to 17 June (9wks)
  • Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)

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: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
  • Tutor: Martina Cleven
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)

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: 22 April to 17 June (9wks)
  • Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
  • Tutor: Karen Butler
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)

Watercolours

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

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  • Wednesdays: 22 April to 17 June (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Janet Hayes
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

Mixed media art classes

Course information

Contemporary art with open medium

In this class you have the freedom to work on your own projects in your personal style and chosen medium, with guidance from the tutor. All skill levels are welcome, for those who need a space and dedicated time to create

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  • Mondays: 20 April to 22 June (9 wks) - no class 8 June
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

Mosaic classes

Course information

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: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm to 3.30pm
  • Tutor: Amanda Tattam
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

Pottery classes

Course information

Pottery

You will have the opportunity to create ceramics by handbuilding as well as using the wheel. You'll learn glazing techniques to produce beautifully finished pieces. All levels catered for. Please note these are not wheel-only classes.

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: 21 April to 16 June (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Nicole Tomlinson
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Tuesdays: 21 April to 16 June (9wks)
  • Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
  • Tutor: Peter McGough
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Wednesdays: 22 April to 17 June (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm to 3.30pm
  • Tutor: Peter McGough
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Wednesdays: 22 April to 17 June (9wks)
  • Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
  • Tutor: Peter McGough
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Thursdays: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Nicole Tomlinson
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Thursdays: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Saturdays: 2 May to 27 June (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

accessible icon This class is located on the ground floor.

  • Saturdays: 2 May to 27 June (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm to 3.30pm
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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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, 273KB)

  • Mondays: 20 April to 22 June (9wks) - no class 8 June
  • Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
  • Tutor: TBC
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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Yoga classes

Course information

Hatha Yoga

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: 20 April to 22 June (9wks) - no class 8 June
  • Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
  • Tutor: Karen Tully
  • Cost: $204 (conc. $195)

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  • Thursdays: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 9.45am to 11.15am
  • Tutor: Karen Tully
  • Cost: $204 (conc. $195)

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Chair Yoga

Experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga, in this special class adapted for people with mobility limitations. All poses are done using a chair for support, allowing students to focus on breath, strength and safe stretching. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket.

  • Thursdays: 23 April to 18 June (9wks)
  • Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm
  • Tutor: Karen Tully
  • Cost: $136 (conc.$127)

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Courses for adults living with a disability

Mixed media art classes

Course information
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: 20 April to 22 June (9wks) - no class 8 June
  • Time: 10am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Toshi Handa
  • Cost: $314 (all materials included)
  • Students must be accompanied by a carer.

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