Port Fairy Community House offers a range of courses, workshops & events. There is something for everyone! We are always looking for new ideas and trainers. Let us know if you can help out.
Email us if you would like to know more info@portfairycommunityhouse.com.au
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Children’s Art Classes (8-12yrs)
Children’s Art Classes (grade 3-6)
with Jenny Phillips
Lean the key elements of Art with Jenny from Tower Hill Studio. For Primary school kids year 3-6. All materials are provided.
Wednesdays 4-5.30pm
11, 18, 25 May– 1, 8, 15, 22 June
$175 (7 sessions)
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Adult Art Workshops- Printmaking
Adult Art Workshops- Printmaking
with Jelena Lockett
This is a comprehensive introductory course in linocut printmaking. Linoleum printing is a form of relief printing, one of the most accessible and direct of all the printmaking methods. Linocuts can be simple and graphic, or as intricately detailed as you want. It’s a subtractive process, meaning you cut away, or subtract, the areas you …
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IMPROV- Acting Classes for Kids (8-12yrs)
IMPROV- Acting Classes for Kids
with Jenny Phillips
Use your imagination, build confidence and storytelling skills, and most importantly Have Fun! Along with weekly classes, the kids get to show off what they have learned at a mini-performance at the end of term. Yipeee!!!
28 April-23 June (not May 5th)
Primary: 8-12yrs
Thursdays 4-5pm
$160 (8 sessions)
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Easter Holiday Program- EASTER ARTS & CRAFTS for KIDS
Easter School Holiday Program
EASTER ARTS & CRAFTS for KIDS
with Jelena Lockett
Wednesday 13th April: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
At Port Fairy Community House
Celebrate this lovely time of year with some Easter inspired arts and crafts. Easter activities are so popular with children – cute bunnies and chicks and of course, chocolate!! Come along to a two-hour arts and crafts session …
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Chatty Cafe
Chatty Café
Join us for a social chat and brighten up your day at our new Chatty Café!
Chatty Cafes aim to help people stay connected to their community, reduce
social isolation and improve mental health.Everyone welcome, so come
and have a chat, a cuppa and some cake on us!Tuesday March 29
10.00-11.00am
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The Harp Circle
The Harp Circle
Merran MoirFor those wanting to continue their harp lessons and play and learn together weekly.
Fridays 10.00-11.00am
29 April-June 24
$135 (9 sessions)
All participants must be members of the Community House. Please click here for memberships
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New Thursday Playgroup
New Thursday Playgroup
Tuesdays during school terms
9.30-11.00am
Gold Coin DonationJoin us for our new Thursday playgroup. Lots of messy fun, toys and outdoor area for busy toddlers. 0-5yrs. Parents to accompany children.
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The Harp Experience
The Harp Experience
Merran MoirWe are excited to be able to offer a series of sequential harp workshops for beginners in Port Fairy! Led by experienced music teacher Merran Moir, participants can expect to learn and enjoy playing music together during the relaxed and encouraging workshops. You don’t any experience, don’t need to read music, and harps will be provided. Limited …
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Soft Pastel Workshop
Soft Pastel Workshop
Ricky SchembriJoin local pastel specialist Ricky Schembri in this term course course as he guides you through every step of your painting process. Ideal for any artist who wants to gain more experience in the pastel medium. Paint at your own leisure on any subject. Ricky has won many awards for his pastel work in Australia and America! …
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Introduction to Permaculture Course
Tuesdays 6 -7.30pm
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7
Join Kirsty Williams from Growing Home Permaculture for this 6 week ‘Introduction to Permaculture’ course jam packed with fantastic ways to get you, your family and your community living your very best lives.
$180 or $35 per session (for individual sessions, book direct with PFCH)
All participants must be members of the Community …
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Seaside Singers
Seaside Singers
Lynda Beekhof
Join this community choir for singing, harmonising and friendship. This is a choir for anyone who loves to sing or would like to learn how to sing.
Singing in a group has been proven to make us happier, healthier, smarter and more creative – just ask some of our long term Seaside Singers and all you will hear is …
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Advanced Care Planning
Advanced Care Planning
Melissa CouchRun by South West Healthcare this session will discuss all the issues around advanced care planning and enable you to document all your informed choices about the health and personal care you want, should you become unwell including Medical Enduring Power of Attorney.
Tuesday 31 May 10.00—12.00pm
10.00 – 12.00pm
Gold Coin DonationAll participants must be members of the …
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Repair Cafe
Repair Cafe
Located at the Port Fairy Community House, visitors are given the opportunity to bring their broken item from home. Together with the volunteer ‘fixer’, they start making their repairs. It’s an ongoing learning process fostering concepts of sustainability, community and skill-sharing. 10am – 1pm in our Outdoor Room. See Repair Cafe Facebook Page for more details.
3rd Saturday or …
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Port Fairy Hookers & Knitters
Port Fairy Hookers & Knitters
2022 commences Feb 12Second & fourth Saturday of the month. 10.00 – 12.00pm
Gold Coin Donation
All participants must be members of the Community House. Please click here for memberships -
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Belfast Bookers – Book Club
7:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month (except Jan)
Belfast Bookers is a CAE* Book group. Members enjoy reading and are interested in discussion of novels as an adult group
*Council of Adult Education – fee required
All participants must be members of Port Fairy Community House. Please click here for memberships.
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Morning Meditation
Morning Meditation
Adi Tayler
Come and share a gentle, morning Meditation, a positive and healing way to begin your day.
Please bring a blanket/wrap and, if you wish to lie down for your meditation, a yoga mat and pillow.Fridays 9.00 – 10.00am
13 May – 24 June$7.00 per week, $56 for 7 sessions
All participants must be members of the Community House. Please click …