Community Classes & Events

Community

Gasworks boasts an exciting array of community classes and workshops. You can learn how to play a musical instrument, hone your drawing and painting skills, increase your flexibility with yoga and more. There’s something for everyone down at the park!
Bloom College Flower Arranging Classes

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 2-4.30pm from 5th February.
Venue: Art & Craft Room
Bookings & Inquiries: enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au or call (03) 5229 8336
More Info: www.bloomcollege.com.au

It is very exciting to announce the launch of Bloom College at Gasworks. Classes are available Tuesday 2-4.30pm in Term 1 Commencing February 5th No previous experience needed, just a love of flowers.

NOTE: Maximum class sizes do apply

Fun Yoga for Kids

upside-down-yoga

Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 4.15pm to 5.15pm
Venue: Garden Studio
Bookings & Inquiries: Yuliya on 0417 981 548
More Info: www.upsidedownyoga.info

Why Yoga for Kids? FUN, non–competitive environment, combining physical activity with stories, acting and games.

Helps your kids to improve core strength, flexibility, balance, focus and concentration.

Helps to boost confidence and fosters “I can DO attitude”

Teaches techniques for stress management

Gasworks Walkers Group

Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 9am – meet outside the Gasworks Cafe
Duration: 1 hour
Bookings & Inquiries: Jacqueline Clift on 0457 051 605

Enjoy relaxed fitness and fresh air with the Gasworks Walkers. The group meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9am sharp outside the Gasworks Cafe. The walk takes in the beach path and other local sights for one hour, and then ends at the Gasworks Cafe for a well-earned morning tea.

New walkers are welcome and invited to contact Jacqueline Clift on 0457 051 605.

Genesis Music School: Discover the World of Music


Dates: Lessons held during School Terms
Times: Mon and Tue from 3.30pm onwards (School Terms Only)
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: $13.20 Group (3 students) / $18.70 Shared (2 Students) / $30 Individual
Venue: Garden Studio
Bookings & Inquiries: 0421 426 674 or gemusic@bigpond.net.au

Learn Guitar, Bass, Piano, Keyboard, Singing, Violin, Flute, Recorder & More!

Genesis Music School provides a progressive curriculum for students of all ages. Our lessons are fun, educational and professional. Our Teachers are committed to sharing their passion for music and their love of learning. Reading music, theory and a practical approach to learning a chosen musical instrument are our priorities.

Lessons are 30 minutes in duration and are held once a week. Lessons are conducted as individual lessons, shared lessons (2 students), or group lessons (3 students). Whether your goal is music for leisure or serious study, our teachers will help students reach their musical potential.

Hatha Yoga

Dates: 8 February to 20 December 2013
Time: Mondays 6.30pm – 7.30pm (Evening) and Fridays 6.30am – 7.30am (Morning)
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: Garden Studio
Price: $20 per class
Enquires: tarryn.lightenyourlife@gmail.com
Bookings & Inquiries: Tarryn Bennett on 0422 427 177 or tarryn.lightenyourlife@gmail.com
More Info: www.lightenyourlife.com.au

Beginner Hatha Yoga classes at Gasworks involve physical yoga postures and simple breathing exercises to help strengthen many physical aspects of the body and to help focus and calm the mind.

The classes are kept small (max 6 people) to ensure each individuals’ needs are met. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Bring a yoga mat, bottle of water, a blanket (for extra comfort). Try it for yourself and see how you feel!

What are the immediate benefits of doing a Yoga class?
• Mind feels more peaceful & calm
• Body feels more energised, strong, light & free
• Mood is up-lifted
• Tackle everyday challenges with a new zest & clarity!

About your Yoga teacher

Tarryn Bennett has been working in the fitness industry since 2002, and has managed her own Personal Training & Massage business for over 5 years. Through Yoga, Tarryn can assist in guiding others along their own path to discovering improved; health, happiness, peace & fulfilment…

KickstART Inclusive Art Class

Dates: During School Terms
Time: Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00
Duration: 2 hours, 10 week term
Venue: Art & Craft Room (enter via Richardson St)
Price: $5 per class casual or $50 for 10 week term
Bookings & Inquiries: Gillian Morrison 9682 5390

KickstART is an inclusive art class for people of all abilities. We particularly encourage members of the community who have or are recovering from mental health challenges to join this friendly and easy going class to paint and draw, learn

Kids Art Class at Gasworks

Dates: During School Terms
Time: Mondays 4pm to 5.30pm
Duration: 1.5 hours, 10 week term
Venue: Art & Craft Room (enter via Richardson St)
Price: $30 per class casual or $275 for 10 week term
FRIENDLY SPECIAL! (Twins are friends too) Bring a friend and each recieve $5 off the price of that lesson OR both sign up for the term and pay only $25 for each lesson in Term 2 ($250 for 10 lessons)
Bookings & Inquiries: Liz Milsom 0410 355 429 (Ring to Confirm)

Join local artist Liz Milsom for art classes during school terms. A chance for your child to get creative with fabric art, acrylic painting, printmaking, drawing and fun craft activities.

Kids' Art at Gasworks 2013

Ages: 9 to 13 years
Dates: Every Thursday during school terms.
Time: Thursday 4-6 pm (2 hours)
Venue: Art Craft Room (enter via Richardson Street)
Cost: $25 per class
Teacher: Robyn Varney – B.Ed.Art/Craft 25 yrs teaching experience
Bookings and Inquiries: 0408 280 264 or email: rovar2003@yahoo.com.au

Back for its fourth year! A fun, nurturing class in which your child will explore many art forms including painting, drawing, print making, textiles, sculpture and ceramics. Kids, have fun, get creative and develop your skills in art!

Little Feet Music Classes

Dates: During School Terms
Time: Various Times – see below
Venue: Garden Studio
Price: $135 to $215 per 10 week term (See Classes Below For More Info)
Bookings & Inquiries: Rachel 03 9587 1216 or info@littlefeetmusic.com.au
More Info: www.littlefeetmusic.com.au and www.facebook.com/littlefeetmusic

Little Feet Music classes are for babies, toddlers and preschool children and are fun and entertaining musical movement sessions. Children attend with an adult and participate in singing, dancing and playing percussion instruments.

When:

Monday
9.00-9.30 6-12 months, 1-2 years $135.00 for 10-week term
10.00-10.40 2-3 years $175.00 for 10-week term

Tuesday
9.20-9.50 6-12 months, 1-2 years $135.00 for 10-week term
10.00-10.40 2-3 years $175.00 for 10-week term
10.50-11.30 3-4 years $175.00 for 10-week term

Wednesday
9.20-9.50 6-12 months, 1-2 years $135.00 for 10-week term
10.00-10.40 2-3 years $175.00 for 10-week term
10.50-11.30 2-3 years $175.00 for 10-week term
11.40-12.20 3-4 years $175.00 for 10-week term

Thursday
9.20-9.50 6-12 months, 1-2 years $135.00 for 10-week term
10.00-10.40 2-3 years $175.00 for 10-week term

Friday
9.20-9.50 1-2 years $135.00 for 10-week term
10.00-10.40 2-3 years $175.00 for 10-week term
10.50-11.30 3-4 years $175.00 for 10-week term
11.40-12.10 6-12 months, 1-2 years $135.00 for 10-week term
12.20-1.00 4-5 years $215.00 for 10-week term (includes $38.00 for chime bar set)

Music Appreciation Classes

mgen

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 5.30pm–6.30pm
Venue: Garden Studio
Price: $8 / $5 if you call and book in advance!
Bookings & Inquiries: Meera Fernandes on 0422 192 396 or themusicgen@gmail.com
More Info: www.themusicgen.com.au

In this class we offer the opportunity to share music with other people of all sorts. We have  CD and Ipod dock available, and each week, people will bring some of their favourite music to listen to (5 minute max excerpt) for everyone else to listen too and enjoy and discuss.

Participants will learn about the elements of music and how to discuss music on an analytical level as well as learn how to appreciate music, even if it’s not something we may enjoy listening too. It doesn’t matter what your age or skill level is, we all have one very important thing in common; we love music!

We have music groups set up around Melbourne for all different types of musicians. These music appreciation classes will work on a casual basis as well as an short course basis running for 5 weeks at a time. Please give us a call or shoot us an email to find out more!

Painting for Beginners 2013

Dates: 18 February to 19 December 2013
Time: Tue 11am to 1pm; Thurs 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Art & Craft Room (entry via Richardson Street)
Price: $180 (five-week term, plus materials)
Enquires: linda@learntopaint.com.au
Bookings & Inquiries: Linda Gibbs t: 0412 953 436
More Info: www.learntopaint.com.au

Explore your creativity in a relaxed studio environment. A 5-week course for absolute beginners. Learn the basic principles of painting and drawing – colour, observation, composition, tone and paint application. Enrol any time!

Painting - Intermediate Class 2013

Dates: 18 February to 17 December 2013
Time: Mon 6.30pm – 8.30pm; Tue 9.30am – 2.30pm & 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: Art & Craft Room (entry via Richardson Street)
Price: $180 (five-week term, plus materials)
Bookings & Inquiries: Linda Gibbs t: 0412 953 436 or linda@learntopaint.com.au
More Info: www.learntopaint.com.au

Build your knowledge and develop your personal visual language. Explore methods and materials with technical guidance. Assistance with painting large canvasses for your home. Enrol any time!

Untutored Open Life Drawing Group - Wednesday 2013

Dates: 30 January to 18 December 2013
Time: Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: Art & Craft Room (Richardson St)
Price: $15 per session; $12 concession
Bookings & Inquiries: Brian Earl on 0412 125 303
More Info: www.lifemodelaus.com

This casual untutored group meets weekly for relaxed drawing sessions. This workshop caters for the drawer with some experience who requires access to a model and to work in a mutually supportive environment.

Untutored Life Sculpture and Painting 2013

Dates: 4 February to 16 December 2013
Time: Monday 9.30am to 12noon (Class does not run on Public Holidays)
Venue: Art & Craft Studio (via Richardson Street)
Price: $25 per session
Bookings & Inquiries: Eva on 0412 399 299 or eva@evae.com.au OR Rachel on 0419 352 226 or rachel.boymal@bigpond.com

An open small group for artists, sculptors and painters interested in long poses.
Very good models. Poses are continued for 4 weeks.

Untutored Life Drawing 2013 (Fridays)

Dates: 1 February to 20 December 2013
Time: Friday 9.45am to 12.15pm (during school terms)
Venue: Art & Craft Room (entry via Richardson St)
Price: $15 per session
Bookings & Inquiries: Liz Milsom on 03 9645 4753 or 0410 355 429

Everyone is invited to come along, observe and learn from each other.

Yogalates Classes with Anne Middleton

Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30 to 7.30pm
Venue: Garden Studio
Price: Casual $14 Full / $11 Concession per session; 10 classes card: $100 or $90 concession
Bring along: Your own yoga mat or towel, and fit-ball (60cm size suits most)
Bookings & Inquiries: Anne Middleton on 0411 147 142 or annemiddletongallery@hotmail.com

Combining the best of Pilates core strengthening with the flexibility and meditative qualities of Yoga. Improve your posture, strengthen your body, and relieve stress. Suitable for beginners & those with limited fitness. Challenging alternatives offered for those with previous Yoga or Pilates experience.

About the class:
Each class begins with a comprehensive warm-up using a fit-ball, followed by pilates core-strengthening exercises. Hatha, Astunga and Kundalini Yoga Asanas (postures) follow. The class ends with meditation and/or chanting (mantras). There is a strong focus throughout the class on Pranayama (breathing exercise).

Students are required to bring along their own yoga mat or towel, and fit-ball (60cm ball is the correct size for most students). Students attending a class for the first time are requested to call Anne before the class, and arrive 10 minutes earlier than the advertised class time to assess any special medical or fitness requirements.

About Anne Middleton:
Anne has studied under Yogi Dr. Jennifer Harvey since 2000. She has taught yoga to a wide variety of students with diverse medical conditions, age and abilities. Anne’s classes assist development of peace and tranquillity in her students, providing the essentials for good health, vitality, a focussed mind and healthy appetite.

Classes run throughout the year excluding school holidays