Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre

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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.

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

Term dates

Term 2 - new classes to be announced soon
Term 1 - Monday 30 January to Thursday 6 April
Classes do not run on public holidays (Labour Day Monday 13 March)

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Pottery classes

Adult pottery

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.

Monday 12.00 – 3.00pm and 7.00 – 9.00pm
Term 1 - 30 Jan – 3 Apr
Cost $234 (9 weeks)

Tuesday 9.30am – 12.30pm and 7.00 – 10.00pm
Term 1 - 31 Jan – 4 Apr
Cost $260 (10 weeks)

Wednesday 12.00 – 3.00pm and 7.00 – 10.00pm
Term 1 - 1 Feb – 5 Apr
Cost $260 (10 weeks)

Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 1 - 2 Feb – 6 Apr
Cost $260 (10 weeks)

Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Term 1 - 3 Feb - 31 March
Cost $260 (9 weeks)

Clay and firing (adult classes only)

Clay is available for purchase in 10 kilogram blocks.
The cost of clay is $14 per block for students and $19.70 per block for non-students.
Clay firing is available with a 1 kilogram minimum.
Firing is available to students at a cost of $6 and non-students for $9.

Children’s pottery

Under the guidance of our experienced tutors, these classes offer a fun and creative introduction to the art of pottery, designed for children aged 5 to 15 years.

Monday 4.30 – 6.00pm
Term 1 30 Jan – 3 Apr
Cost $162 (9 weeks)

Tuesday 4.30 – 6.00pm
Term 1 - 31 Jan – 4 Apr
Cost $180 (10 weeks)

Wednesday 4.30 – 6.00pm
Term 1 - 1 Feb – 5 Apr
Cost $180 (10 weeks)

Thursday 4.30 – 6.00pm
Term 1 - 2 Feb – 6 Apr
Cost $180 (10 weeks)

Friday 4.30 – 6.00pm
Term 1 - 3 Feb – 31 Mar
Cost $162 (9 weeks)

Painting and drawing classes

Acrylics or oil painting

In this course students will 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.

Monday 1.30 – 3.30pm
Term 1 - 13 Feb – 3 Apr
Cost $147 (7 weeks)

Watercolour painting

In this course students will develop skills and techniques using watercolours.

It is suitable for both experienced and beginner students.

Wednesday 10.00am – 12.00pm
Term 1 - 1 Feb – 5 Apr
Cost $210 (10 weeks)

Children's art classes

In this course, children will be guided through a range of art mediums including:

watercolours
pastels
drawing
collage.

These are structured art classes for young and budding artists to develop their skills. Suitable for ages 7 years and up

Wednesday 4.00 – 5.30pm
Term 1 - 1 Feb – 5 Apr
Cost $180 (10 weeks)

Friday 4.00 – 5.30pm
Term 1 - 3 Feb – 31 Mar
Cost $162 (9 weeks)

Kids pottery birthday 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 $186

To book a kids pottery party or find out more, contact the Knox Arts and Events team on 9758 9180 or ferntreearts@knox.vic.gov.au.

Location and contact details
You can find us at:
1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156

Phone: 9758 9180
Email: ferntreearts@knox.vic.gov.au

Gentle fitness activities

Take part in a resistance training program for people over 50. The program aims to increase your:

bone density
muscle strength
metabolic rate.

For further information, contact fitness instructor and personal trainer Gayle Knight 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 www.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: ferntreearts@knox.vic.gov.au

Office hours

Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Venue accessibility

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

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