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.
All term courses & workshops must be paid in full, prior to the start of the event. Please click here for our Refund Policy.
Email us if you would like to know more info@portfairycommunityhouse.com.au
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Sourdough Baking for Beginners (Fri 10 May)
with Patrick Pavitt of ‘Just Loafing Around, Port Fairy’
Come in and have a go at the basics of traditional sourdough bread making. The course includes a combination of discussion and practical breadmaking skills including:
- Care and feeding of sourdough starter
- Preparation and Baking of sourdough bread
What you need to bring:
- Paper and Pen/Pencil
- A small glass jar/lid (if you want …
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Thermal Cooking
with Wendy Lane
Do you own a Thermal Cooker of any brand that you would like to use more? Wendy from Stirring the Pot with Wendy will share the tips and tricks she has learned over many years of owning one. This will be a demonstration style class in which Wendy will showcase some of her favourite recipes and you will …
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Soft Pastel Workshop (20 May and 3, 17, 24 June)
with Ricky Schembri
Ricky Schembri resides in Killarney and specializes in soft pastels. His work consists of landscapes, and more recently, street scenes of Melbourne and New York. He has won many awards in Australia and America. Ricky’s latest overseas adventure was five weeks travelling through Italy with his artist partner Alexandra. These classes are ideal for any artist who wants …
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School Holiday Program – Create with Clay for Kids
Create with Clay for Kids
with Fiona Hampson
Thursday 11 April
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Unleash your creativity and join this craft workshop using polymer clay which can be shaped into whatever your brain can imagine, from funky earrings to scary creatures, <span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW4664644 ...
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Monday Meditation
with Adi Tayler
Come and share a gentle meditation, a positive and healing way to begin your week.
Please bring a blanket/wrap and, if you wish to lie down for your meditation, a yoga mat and pillow.Mondays 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
15, 22 and 29 April, 13, 20, 27 May, 3, 17, 24 June (no class 6 May and 10 June)
$10 per …
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Healthy Eating on a Budget
with Wendy Lane
Would you like to make your food dollars go further while eating real meals? Wendy from Stirring the Pot with Wendy will share tips and ideas to stretch your budget while still eating healthy. Help Wendy cook some delicious dishes that will become regular menu staples without all the nasties that seem to be in the prepackaged foods …
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Top Tips for iPad & iPhone Users
with Justin Williams from iXplainIT
Back by popular demand! This course is suitable for previous participants as it will include new content!
Elevate your iPhone and iPad expertise and join Justin from iXplainIT to delve into his top tips exploring the latest iOS features and optimising your Apple devices for peak performance. Don’t miss the chance to become a pro user – …
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Introduction to Sewing
Introduction to Sewing
with Sinéad Conlan
In this half-day workshop, you will learn the skills to begin sewing successfully at home, covering machine basics, using a sewing pattern and fabric fundamentals. Participants must bring fabric scissors and their own sewing machine in good working condition.
Sinéad has been sewing for 25 years, has an associate diploma in fashion design and technology and has …
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Chair Yoga
with Donella Mulraney
This class is suitable for anyone with less mobility or recovering from injury. Lots of different ways we will stretch and practice yoga with a chair. Very relaxing incorporating breath work and mindfulness into our practice.
Thursdays 9, 16, 23, 30 May and 6, 13 June
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
$90 for 6 sessions
All participants must be members of the …
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School Holiday Program- Zumba Fun
Zumba Fun for Kids
with Judy Lumsden
Wednesday 10 April
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join this Latin inspired Zumba session and learn how to break down steps used in Zumba Latin rhythms to a particular rhythm. You do not need to know any salsa moves to be able to join in. It will be …
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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!
No booking required. FREE EVENT with cake!
Tuesday May 21, Aug 20, Oct 15.
12.00-1.00pm
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The Harp Circle
with Merran Moir
For those wanting to continue their harp lessons and play and learn together weekly.
22, 29 April, 6, 13, 20, 27 May and 3, 17, 24 June 2024 (no class 10 June)
Mondays 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$135 (9 sessions)
All participants must be members of the Community House. Please click here for memberships
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Playgroup (Tuesdays)
Every Tuesday during school term
9.30-11.00am
$10 per termJoin us for our Tuesday playgroup. Lots of messy fun, toys and outdoor area for busy toddlers. 0-5yrs. Parents to accompany children.
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Seaside Singers
with Lynda Beekhof
For anyone who loves to sing (especially those shower divas!) A fun 90 minutes of rounds, popular & classic songs with lots of laughter. Come along and add your voice to a cacophony of sound. Everyone is welcome!
Mondays 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Term 2 dates: 15 April to 24 June
$10 per person / $110 for 11 sessions
All participants must be …
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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 – 12pm in our Outdoor Room. See Repair Cafe Facebook Page for more details.
Usually 3rd Saturday …
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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.