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The Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre is located at the base of the Dandenong Ranges, nestled in a peaceful bushland setting with native gardens.

About the Arts Centre

We offer a program of activities for adults and children including:

  • art classes with a focus on pottery and painting
  • gentle fitness activities
  • school holiday workshops.

Find out about upcoming classes, events and programs by subscribing to the Knox Arts and Events news.

The centre can also be hired for community meetings and events.

Term dates

Term 1 runs from Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 02 April 2026.

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Adult pottery classes

Pottery classes (adult and children)

Our experienced instructors teach the art of ceramics, covering both wheel and hand-building work, decorative techniques and glazing.

Beginner, intermediate and experienced students are welcome.

Adults’ classes run Monday – Friday during the day and Monday to Wednesday evenings. 
Classes dedicated to young people aged 6-15 years run Monday to Friday afternoons.

Classes are currently full, with long waiting lists. Please e-mail the centre about class availability at [email protected].

Firing

  • Clay firing is available with a 1-kilogram minimum
  • Clay firing costs $8 per kilogram for students, and $11 per kilogram for non-students.
  • Student firing will be prioritised. Minimum non-student wait time 2 weeks and subject to kiln capacity.
Kids pottery parties

Looking for something different for your next child’s party? Try a kids pottery party. Children will create special clay pieces to keep, with help from our experienced tutors. Kids pottery classes are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years.

  • Saturday afternoons (subject to availability)
  • 1.5 hours duration
  • Up to 10 Children
  • Cost of $206

To book a kids pottery party or find out more, contact the Knox Arts and Events team on 9758 9180 or [email protected].

Painting and drawing classes

Acrylics or oil painting

Learn a broad spectrum of oil or acrylic painting techniques including:

  • still life and landscapes
  • composition and dimension
  • the mixing and building up of colour.

Classes are suitable for beginners and advanced. Every student receives individual tuition whilst working at their own level.

Mondays

  • 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
  • Term 1: Monday 02 February to 30 March
  • Cost $184 (8 weeks)

Painting using watercolours

Develop skills and techniques using watercolours.

It is suitable for both beginner and experienced students.

Wednesdays

  • 10 am to 12 pm
  • Term 1: Wednesday 28 January to 01 April
  • Cost $230 (10 weeks)

To enrol please call 9758 9180

Children's art classes

Children's art

These classes are structured art classes for young and budding artists to develop their artistic skills using watercolours, pastels, drawing, collage and other craft activities. These classes are designed for children ages 7 and up.

Wednesdays

  • 4 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Term 1: Wednesday 28 January to 01 April
  • Cost $200 (10 weeks)

Fridays

  • 4 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Term 1: Friday 30 January to 27 March
  • Cost $180 (9 weeks)

To enrol please call 9758 9180

Adult sewing classes

Adult sewing basics

Master the basics of sewing in our beginner class. 

Build your skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Learn new techniques each week, including:

  • inserting a zipper
  • making buttonholes

Sewing machine to be provided for the class; but, if you already have your own, feel free to bring it along.

Tuesdays

  • 2 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Term 1: Tuesday 27 January to 31 March
  • Cost $300 (10 weeks)

To enrol please call 9758 9180

Belly dancing classes

Adult belly dancing - foundation

These classes offer the first steps in Group Improvised Belly dance, an exciting style of belly dance inspired by the folkloric dances of the Middle East, North Africa and Spain.  

In each class students will learn: 

  • fast steps
  • slow movements
  • cues and transitions that create seamless movement together.  

Classes include warm-up, drills and focus on improvised dancing. 

Wednesdays

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Term 1: Wednesday 28 January to 01 April
  • Cost $230 (10 weeks)

To enrol please call 9758 9180

Adult belly dancing - ongoing

Ongoing Group Improvised Belly Dance classes build on a solid grounding of the basics, adding more complicated and challenging embellishments, variations and layers to the dance.  

Props and performance elements will also be explored.  

Students enrolling in this class must have completed at least two terms of the Foundation class.

Wednesdays

  • 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Term 1: Wednesday 28 January to 01 April
  • Cost $230 (10 weeks)

To enrol please call 9758 9180

Over 55s exercise class

Exercise classes specifically designed for those aged 55 and over.

Classes run on Mondays and Fridays.

For more information, availability and bookings, please contact Gayle on 0409 855 627.

School holiday activities

Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre hosts a variety of school holiday activities including pottery and art workshops.

Information about these classes is made available approximately 1 month before each school holidays at knox.vic.gov.au/schoolholidays

Location and contact details

You can find us at:

1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156.

Phone: 9758 9180
Email: [email protected]

Office hours

  • Monday to Wednesday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: closed
  • Friday: 10 am to 4:30 pm

Venue accessibility

The Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre is accessible to people of all abilities.

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Need help?

Contact us and we will come back to you.

Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.

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