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. Adult, children and adults with a disability classes are available.

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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: 2 February to 30 March (8wks) - no class 9 March
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Sylvie Mander
  • Cost: $180 plus materials
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  • Tuesdays: 3 February to 31 March (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Sylvie Mander
  • Cost: $202 plus materials
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  • Wednesdays: 28 January to 25 March (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Sylvie Mander
  • Cost: $202 plus materials
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  • Wednesdays: 28 January to 25 March (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: 2 February to 30 March (8wks) - no class 9 March
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Lee Hodge
  • Cost: $180 plus materials

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  • Tuesdays: 3 February to 31 March
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: TBC
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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  • Wednesdays: 28 January to 25 March (9wks)
  • Time: 4:15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Karen Butler
  • Cost: $202 plus materials

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  • Thursdays: 29 January to 26 March (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: 29 January to 26 March (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: 29 January to 26 March (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Lee Hodge
  • 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: 2 February to 30 March (8wks) - no class 9 March
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Maddy McKenzie
  • Cost: $206 plus materials (includes clay)

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  • Wednesdays: 28 January to 25 March (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Peter McGough
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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  • Thursdays: 29 January to 26 March (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Maddy McKenzie
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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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: 3 February to 31 March (9wks)
  • Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
  • Tutor: Maddy McKenzie
  • Cost: $232 plus materials (includes clay)

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  • Thursdays: 29 January to 26 March (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: 3 February to 31 March (9wks)
  • Time: 9.30am to 12pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)
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  • Tuesdays: 3 February to 31 March (9wks)
  • Time: 6:30pm to 8.30pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
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  • Wednesdays: 28 January to 25 March (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm to 3pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $304 plus materials (conc. $295)
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  • Thursdays: 29 January to 26 March (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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  • Mondays: 2 February to 30 March (8wks) - no class 9 March
  • Time: 1pm to 3pm
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $270 plus materials (conc. $261)
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  • Wednesdays: 28 January to 25 March (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: 29 January to 26 March (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: 28 January to 25 March (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: 28 January to 25 March (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

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: 2 February to 30 March (8wks) - no class 9 March
  • Time: 9.30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Rachael Hammond
  • Cost: $305 plus materials (conc. $296)
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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: 30 January to 27 March (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: 29 January to 26 March (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: 3 February to 31 March (9wks)
  • Time: 9:30am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Nicole Tomlinson
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Tuesdays: 3 February to 31 March (9wks)
  • Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
  • Tutor: Peter McGough
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Wednesdays: 28 January to 25 March (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm to 3:30pm
  • Tutor: Kathy Alsop
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Wednesdays: 28 January to 25 March (9wks)
  • Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
  • Tutor: Peter McGough
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Thursdays: 29 January to 26 March (9wks)
  • Time: 9:30am to 12pm
  • Tutor: Nicole Tomlinson
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Thursdays: 29 January to 26 March (9wks)
  • Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Saturdays: 31 January to 28 March (9wks)
  • Time: 9:30am - 12noon
  • Tutor: Celestine Airey
  • Cost: $343 plus materials (conc. $334)

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  • Saturdays: 31 January to 28 March (9wks)
  • Time: 1pm - 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.

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  • Mondays: 2 February to 30 March (8wks) - no class 9 March
  • Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
  • Tutor: Maddy McKenzie
  • Cost: $305 plus materials (conc. $296)

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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: 2 February to 30 March (8wks) - no class 9 March
  • Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
  • Tutor: Karen Tully
  • Cost: $181 (conc. $172)

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  • Thursdays: 29 January to 26 March (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: 2 February to 30 March (8wks) - no class 9 March
  • Time: 10am to 12noon
  • Tutor: Toshi Handa
  • Cost: $279 (all materials included)
  • Students must be accompanied by a carer.

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