These weekend workshops provide a unique opportunity for you to meet, work with and be inspired by leading contemporary Melbourne artists. The workshops will challenge you to engage with new ideas and approaches, and inspire you to carry your practice forward.

Monthly Workshops:

January: Contemporary Watercolour Heads with STEVE COX

Leave your preconceptions behind and discover the wet and wild possibilities of watercolour portraits! Bring a photograph to use as your starting point, but be prepared to make the most of the flowing qualities of watercolour, and to be open to chance and accident.
Steve Cox is known for his evocative watercolour portraits of young men, as well as playful mixed-media works. His work is held in collections including the NGV, and he has taught fine arts at RMIT, Monash University and Victoria College of the Arts.

Date & Time: Saturday 21 January, 10am–5pm
Venue: Art & Craft Room
Price: $160
Bookings & enquiries: Mary Neighbour, ph. 0449 767 162, email info@artmasterclass.com.au
For more information, visit www.artmasterclass.com.au

February: Layered images with HEATHER BETTS

Discover the process of building images with layers of colour to create works with depth and vibrancy, on paper and canvas. Artist Heather Betts will introduce methods of paint and colour application to help you develop a rich underpainted layer.
Heather Betts is known for her vibrant multi-layered paintings which explore the human condition through expressive depictions of figures and stories. Heather spends half of the year in Berlin, where she was awarded the Karl Hofer Scholarship, and her works are held in numerous public and private collections.
Date & Time: Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 February, 10am–5pm
Venue: Art & Craft Room
Price: $290
Bookings & enquiries: Mary Neighbour, ph. 0449 767 162, email info@artmasterclass.com.au
For more information, visit www.artmasterclass.com.au

March: Luscious still life with LEWIS MILLER

Refine your painting skills and experience the pleasure of working with oils at this still-life workshop with celebrated artist Lewis Miller. You’ll be encouraged to explore composition and select a rich palette to achieve a ‘luscious’ result.
Lewis Miller is one of Australia’s leading figurative artists, known for his compelling portraits, nudes and superb painterly still life works. He has won awards including the Archibald Prize (1998)) and the Belle Arti Chapman & Bailey Award (2010), and has works in collections including the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and the Biblioteque Nationale de France.
Date & Time: Saturday 17 March 2012, 10am–5pm
Venue: Art & Craft Room
Price: $160
Bookings & enquiries: Mary Neighbour, ph. 0449 767 162, email info@artmasterclass.com.au
For more information, visit www.artmasterclass.com.au

Presented By: Kylie Maltarollo
Dates: Term 1 (Commences 6 Feb)
Time: Various times – see above
Duration: 10 week term
Venue: Garden Studio
Price: $140 for a ten week term ($14 per class)
Bookings: Kylie 0423 982 915 or creativemovers@optusnet.com.au

Creative dance allows children to express themselves artistically through the mastery of movement. Each class is structured to teach children the concepts of dance to help build confidence, self and sensory awareness, improved concentrations, cognitive skills and body control. Children also explore their senses through sensory play, both individually and within group work.

The classes are structured according to the particular dance concept that we are focusing on. For example, the lesson may have a focus on space and time or the body and form. After our investigations and dance play we will finish off with relaxation time.
Children become ‘creative movers’ when they are given the freedom of interpretation and expression through dance.

All children are welcome.

Class Times:
18 months – 3 years:   11:10am to 11:55am (parents and children)
18 months –5 years:    12:00 midday to 12:45pm (this class is designed for parents who have a child under 3 and an older child and wish to have them together. Parents will need to attend this class.  This class has consideration for parents with special circumstances)
3 years – 4 years:     1:00pm to 1:45pm
4 years – 5 years:     2:00pm – 2:45pm

1 free trial class is offered to new students at the beginning of each term. A trial after the first week of term will cost $14

About the Teacher: Kylie Maltarollo
After graduating from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 1992, Kylie worked extensively as a modern dancer, teacher and choreographer. Following 10 years dancing overseas in many dance companies, she returned to Australia and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Choreography. Kylie works as a teaching artist for the Arts Centre, teaching workshops in creative dance to students of all ages and their teachers; to help them use dance in the classroom curriculum. She was also an assistant choreographer for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Creative Movers came about from my concern with the lack of children’s dance classes that focus on the child’s own freedom of movement and self expression. Most other dance classes offered to children are highly structured in developing a specific technique. Being a Mother of two beautiful young girls, and watching how intuitively they dance, further emphasized my desire to establish Creative Movers. – Kylie Maltarollo

Presented By: Command Dog Training School
Dates: 29 January to 10 December 2011
Time: Every Saturday 9am to 12.30pm
Venue: Gasworks Park (enter from Richardson st to check in)
Enquires: www.dogtraining.com.au
Bookings: 1300 655 364 or 03 9877 6522
More Info: www.dogtraining.com.au

Command Dog Training School (CDTS) is the longest running & most respected professional dog training company in Melbourne and has been providing classes at Gasworks Arts Park since 1996.. It is often recommended as the school of choice by veterinarians, local councils, pet shops and other pet industry businesses.

Courses offered are:
• Kindergarten Puppy Training (KPT) for pups from 8 – 14 weeks of age;
• Basic Obedience classes for dogs from 18 weeks and over; and
• Intermediate/Advanced classes.

Command Dog Training School is an Australian family owned business. Established in 1983 by training director Basil Theofanides, the school has won numerous awards for its outstanding customer service.

This success has been achieved through honesty, fairness, commitment to best practices in training methods, customer focus and continuous self improvement. Moreover, the school has won numerous customer service awards including the Fair Trading Award (Office of Fair Trading & Business Affairs) and a Leader Business Achiever award.

Dates: School term dates July to December
Time: Wednesdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: Art & Craft Room
Price: $15 per session
Bookings: Mandy Loudon on 0411 494 136

For people who already paint or draw and would like to do so in the company of others in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.

Dates: 21 July to 25 November 2011
Time: Thursdays 12pm to 1pm
Venue: Garden Studio
Bring along: Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and bottle of water
Price: $20 per class; Special offer: Join Sarah’s FABS and Pilates classes and receive a free coffee at Gasworks Cafe each week
Bookings & Enquiries: Sarah Woodhouse 0457 798 490 or info@sarahwoodhousepilates.com.au
More Info: www.sarahwoodhousepilates.com.au

F for Flexibility
A for Alignment
B for Balance
S for Strength

Specifically designed for 45 years+ exercisers this class addresses the concerns of more mature exercisers, keeping bones strong to prevent osteoporosis, working joints in good alignment and keeping them mobile, improving balance to prevent falls, enhancing posture to look great and to keep internal organs functioning well, meaning that you can go on working out into your 80s.

Within the basic framework of the class different levels and modifications are offered to accommodate students with old or current injuries and limitations but also to challenge the students who are in good health. Class sizes are kept small (maximum of six per class) so that each student receives the attention they need to work safely and effectively. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and a bottle of water.

About your FABS Teacher:
Sarah Woodhouse is a fully certified Pilates instructor and international teacher-trainer and has been teaching Pilates for 13 years. Sarah has only recently moved to Australia having run her own studio in Hong Kong for 10 years. She is interested in getting involved and working with people in her local community.

Sarah has a keen interest in helping people manage and alleviate chronic pain through movement and posture education and by helping students gain greater awareness of how they use and misuse their bodies in their chosen sport or activities of daily living and teaching them how to restore balance in their bodies.

Dates: 1 July to 30 December 2011
Time: Weekday mornings time TBC
Duration: 90 mins
Enquires: Claire 8606 4200 or frontdesk@gasworks.org.au

Gasworks Arts Park is inviting interested readers to put their name down for a new book club starting in the second half of 2011. Meetings will be in the Gasworks Cafe on a weekday morning. These 90 minute discussions will be guided by a book club co-ordinator in our convivial cafe surrounds. A new book is discussed each month. Meetings will commence in the second half of 2011.

To register your interest please phone Claire on 8606 4200 or email frontdesk@gasworks.org.au

Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 9am – meet outside the Gasworks Cafe
Duration: 1 hour
Enquiries: Jacqueline Clift 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.

Learn Guitar, Bass, Piano, Keyboard, Singing, Violin, Flute & Recorder
Dates: 1 February to 23 December 2011 (Mon to Fri)
Times: Lessons start from 3.40pm onwards (School Terms Only)
Duration: 30 minutes, once per week
Cost: Group Lessons from $13.20
Venue: Garden Studio
Enquiries: Call 0421 426 674

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.

Dates: 10 January to 22 December 2011
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: Call Tarryn Bennett on 0422 427 177
More Info: see www.lightenyourlife.com.au or email Tarryn at tarryn.lightenyourlife@gmail.com

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…

Tutor: Liz Milsom
Dates: Every Wednesday 9 February to 21 December 2011
Time: 1 to 3pm
Venue: Art & Craft Room
Price: $5 with eligible concession card
Bookings & Enquiries: Ute’ Korallus 9682 5390 (Mon – Wed) or email learn4yourself@optusnet.com.au

Explore your creativity and discover the many facets of Art through a variety of materials and techniques. Open to everyone.

Dates: Term 4 (10 Weeks) – 10 October to 12 December 2011
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
Bookings: Liz Milsom 0410 355 429 (Ring to Confirm)

Join local artist Liz Milsom for art classes commencing Monday 10th October 2011 Term 4 (10 weeks). We will be making things such as acrylic paintings, fabric art, and Christmas presents. Wear suitable clothing and bring an art shirt.

Dates: Commencing 1 February 2012
Time: Various Times – see below
Venue: Garden Studio
Price: $120 to $185 per 10 week term
Bookings: Rachel 03 9515 3993 or info@littlefeetmusic.com.au

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:

Tuesday
6-12 Months	9.20am – 9.50am
1-2 Years	9.20 – 9.50am
2-3 Years	10.00 – 10.40am
3-4 Years	10.50 – 11.30am
Wednesday
6-12 Months	1.20 – 1.50pm
1-2 Years	9.20 – 9.50am
2-3 Years	10.50 – 11.30
3-4 Years	11.40am – 12.20pm
4-5 Years	12.30 – 1.10pm
Thursday
6-12 Months	9.20am – 9.50am
1-2 Years	9.20 – 9.50am
2-3 Years	10.00 – 10.40am
3-4 Years	10.50 – 11.30am
Friday
6-12 Months	11.40am – 12.10pm
1-2 Years	9.20 – 9.50am
1-2 Years	11.40am – 12.10pm
2-3 Years	10.00 – 10.40pm
3-4 Years	10.50 – 11.30am
4-5 Years	12.20 – 1.00pm

February evenings 2012

This February, evenings will be spent painting and sketching in the gardens and beaches around St Kilda and Port Melbourne.  Working in the field is very exhilirating, and studies can be developed into more formal paintings in the studio throughout the year. All classes are conducted under the tutelage of landscape artist Linda Gibbs.
We will be doing quick, fresh studies, allowing nature’s energy to be absorbed into the work. It’s not about masterpieces – it’s about integrity and knowledge gathering, essential for landscape painters and a great start to your 2012 visual diary.

The sessions suit all artisic levels and an introductory class will be held to prepare you with the required skills on
Monday 30 January 6.30 – 8.30
Gasworks Arts Park, Studio 4, Richardson Street
COST: $50

Field trips are held every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6 -8.30 (late arrival is ok.) Amazing locations have been carefully sourced. For more information and enrolment email linda@learntopaint.com.au  or ring 0412 953 436. Book now as spaces are limited.

Presented By: Linda Gibbs
Dates: First Saturday of each month commencing 5 March 2011
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Art & Craft Room Studio 4, Richardson Street
Albert Park (Opposite St Vincent Street)
Price: $90 – Full day studio & tuition
Enquires: linda@learntopaint.com.au
Bookings & Enquiries: Linda Gibbs t: 0412 953 436
More Info: www.learntopaint.com.au

An opportunity to immerse yourself in paint and develop your artistic direction with technical guidance. Mark your calendar for 2011 – every first Saturday 10am – 4pm. Informal and relaxed. We will explore en plein air painting, life painting, colour theory and more. Or you can just do your own thing!

Classes limited to small numbers so book now!

Dates: 1 February to 22 December 2011
Time: Tue 9.30 to 2.30pm; Thurs 6.30 to 8.30pm
Venue: Art & Craft Room (entry via Richardson Street)
Price: $180 (five-week term, plus materials)
Enquires: linda@learntopaint.com.au
Bookings: 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!

Dates: 1 February to 20 December 2011
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)
Enquires: linda@learntopaint.com.au
Bookings: Linda Gibbs t: 0412 953 436
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!

Dates: 1 September to 31 December 2011
Duration: 2 Hours
Venue: Garden Studio
Price: $50 per person, take home material provided on the topics covered
Enquires: www.safehandscpr.com
Bookings: Contact Sarah on 0403 043 710 or info@safehandscpr.com

Could you save your child’s life?
Safe Hands Infant First Aid is a 2 hour practical hands on approach that equips parents and carers with the knowledge, skills and techniques to know how to react in a medical emergency with children. In such a worthwhile course the topics covered include:
Performance of life saving CPR
Management of common medical emergencies being choking and febrile convulsions
What to do in an emergency and calling for emergency services

To attend a Safe Hands Course organise a group of 6 or more and contact Sarah to discuss dates and times.

About Sarah Wyllie the Director of Safe Hands Infant First Aid

Sarah is a current Ambulance Paramedic and Emergency / ICU Nurse with 12 years experience and is mum to 18 month old Will. Sarah has extensive and varied experience in training both emergency services personnel and the general public in a diverse range of medical issues and topics. With a passion for teaching and training Sarah has developed a relaxed and interactive hands on course the prepares people in the vital skills and confidence to deal with infant medical emergencies.

Gasworks welcomes everyone to come join in the fun with the new South Side Social Club.

Anyone is the local area who might like to join in the sing-a-long will enjoy our new regular social events. Age is not an issue and with easy wheelchair access, everyone is welcome.

For just a gold coin donation you too can join in the fun, make friends and enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits on us.

Dates: every Thursday from February 4 2011
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Cost: gold coin donation
Enquiries and to register: please contact Gasworks reception on 03 8606 4200

Dates: 3 February to 14 December 2011
Time: Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: Art & Craft Room (Richardson St)
Price: $12 per session; $10 concession
Enquires: Brian Earl t: 0412 125 303
Bookings: 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.

Dates: 21 February to 19 December 2011
Time: Monday 9.30am to 12noon
Venue: Art & Craft Room (via Richardson Street)
Price: $25 per session
Bookings & Enquiries: Contact Eva: 0412 399 299 or Rachel: 0419 352 226

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

Dates: 4 February to 16 December 2011
Time: Friday 9.45am to 12.15pm (during school terms)
Venue: Art & Craft Room (entry via Richardson St)
Price: $12 per session
Enquires: Liz Milsom t: 03 9645 4753, m: 0410 355 429

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

Classes commence 3rd May 2011 and run throughout the year excluding school holidays

Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30 to 7.30pm
Venue: Garden Studio
Price: Casual $14 Full / $11 Concession per session; 10 classes card: $120 or $90 concession
Bring along: Your own yoga mat or towel, and fit-ball (60cm size suits most)
Enquires: annemiddletongallery@hotmail.com
Bookings: Call Anne Middleton on 0411 147 142

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.