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.
The Conservatory Café is open for take-away service and has a delicious menu on offer.
Term 1 - 2025
Our Term 1 program offers adult and children’s classes, download our brochure below:
Wyreena Courses and Classes - Term 1 - 2025(PDF, 2MB)
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: 3 February - 31 March (8 weeks) (no class on 10 March due to public holiday)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Sylvie Mander
- Cost: $171 plus materials
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- Tuesdays: 28 January - 25 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Sylvie Mander
- Cost: $193 plus materials
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- Wednesdays: 29 January - 26 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Sylvie Mander
- Cost: $193 plus materials
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- Wednesdays: 29 January - 26 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Kirstin Hibbs
- Cost: $193 plus materials
 This class is located on the ground floor.
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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.
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- Mondays: 3 February - 31 March (8 weeks) (no class on 10 March due to public holiday)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Lee Hodge
- Cost: $171 plus materials
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- Tuesdays: 28 January - 25 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Lee Hodge
- Cost: $193 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: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
- Tutor: Rachael Hammond
- Cost: $193 plus materials
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Watercolour painting (8 yrs to 12 yrs)
Children will learn watercolour painting by exploring different techniques and painting a range of subjects.
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- Thursdays: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Rachael Hammond
- Cost: $193 plus materials
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Mixed media art classes
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The Creative Art Studio (8yrs and over)
For children who love to make, paint, or create using mixed media to explore a variety of art forms.
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- Thursdays: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Lee Hodge
- Cost: $193 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: 3 February - 31 March (8 weeks) (no class on 10 March due to public holiday)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Madelyn McKenzie
- Cost: $196 plus materials (includes clay)
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- Wednesdays: 29 January - 26 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Peter McGough
- Cost: $221 plus materials (includes clay)
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- Thursdays: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Madelyn McKenzie
- Cost: $221 plus materials (includes clay)
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After school pottery (11 yrs and over)
Our young potters will learn hand modelling techniques, sculpture, decorating and glazing.
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- Tuesdays: 28 January - 25 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Celestine Airey
- Cost: $221 plus materials (includes clay)
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- Thursdays: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
- Tutor: Celestine Airey
- Cost: $221 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: 28 January - 25 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 9.30am to 12pm
- Tutor: Rachael Hammond
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
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- Tuesdays: 28 January - 25 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 6:30pm to 8.30pm
- Tutor: Rachael Hammond
- Cost: $290 plus materials (conc. $281)
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- Wednesdays: 29 January - 26 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 1pm to 3pm
- Tutor: Rachael Hammond
- Cost: $290 plus materials (conc. $281)
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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: 29 January - 26 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
- Tutor: Rachael Hammond
- Cost: $290 plus materials (conc. $281)
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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: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
- Tutor: Martina Cleven
- Cost: $290 plus materials (conc. $281)
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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: 29 January - 26 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 9.30am to 12noon
- Tutor: Janet Hayes
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
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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: 3 February - 31 March (8 weeks) No class on 10 March due to public holiday
- Time: 9.30am to 12noon
- Tutor: Rachael Hammond
- Cost: $290 plus materials (conc. $281)
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Mosaic classes
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: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 1pm to 3:30pm
- Tutor: Kathy Alsop
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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Pottery classes
Create sculptures by hand building 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 $7.5 per kilo which must be paid before the work is fired.
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- Tuesdays: 28 January - 25 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 9:30am to 12noon
- Tutor: Nicole Tomlinson
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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- Tuesdays: 28 January - 25 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
- Tutor: Celestine Airey
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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- Wednesdays: 29 January - 26 March (9 Weeks)
- Time: 1pm to 3:30pm
- Tutor: Kathy Alsop
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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- Wednesdays: 29 January - 26 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
- Tutor: Peter McGough
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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- Thursdays: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 9:30am to 12pm
- Tutor: Nicole Tomlinson
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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- Thursdays: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
- Tutor: Celestine Airey
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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- Saturdays: 1 February - 29 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 9:30am - 12noon
- Tutor: Celestine Airey
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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- Saturdays: 1 February - 29 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 1pm - 3:30pm
- Tutor: Celestine Airey
- Cost: $327 plus materials (conc. $318)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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Yoga classes
Experience tranquillity and wellbeing through the gentle movements and postures of Hatha Yoga. All levels catered for.
Please wear loose clothing, and bring:
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- Mondays: 3 February - 31 March (8 weeks) No class on 10 March due to public holiday
- Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
- Tutor: Karen Tully
- Cost: $173 (conc. $164)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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- Thursdays: 30 January - 27 March (9 weeks)
- Time: 9.45am to 11.15am
- Tutor: Karen Tully
- Cost: $195 (conc. $186)
This class is located on the ground floor.
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Courses for adults living with a disability
Mixed media art classes
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.
This course is a collaboration between Wyreena Community Arts Centre and Yarrunga Community Centre Inc.
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- Mondays: 3 February - 31 March (8 weeks) no class on 10 March due to public holiday
- Time: 10am to 12noon
- Tutor: Toshi Handa
- Cost: $267 (all materials included)
- Students must be accompanied by a carer.
This class is located on the ground floor.
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Wyreena contact hours
Contact us for enquiries relating to courses and venue hire.
- Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Phone: 9294 5590
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