Tag: Art/Craft & Sewing

IDAHOBIT 2026

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Melton City Council will recognise the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), at several workshops aimed at celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community. A series of street flags will also fly throughout Melton and Caroline Springs.

 

Observed annually on 17 May, IDAHOBIT seeks to raise awareness of discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ communities and to celebrate progress toward equality. 

 

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

Polymer Pride Jewellery Workshop

Get creative and make your own wearable pride! In this free, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll use polymer clay to design and create earrings, pins, or key rings inspired by rainbow and pride flag colours — or anything that reflects you.

  • WHERE: Melton Central Community Centre
  • WHEN: Sunday 17 May
  • TIME: 10.30am – 12pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK
Queer Canvas Embroidery Workshop

Express your creativity by putting paint to canvas before being guided to stitch powerful queer messages, symbols and designs that feel meaningful to you. You’ll walk away from this session with new artistic skills and an art piece worth displaying at your home.

  • WHERE: Melton Central Community Centre
  • WHEN: Sunday 17 May
  • TIME: 1pm – 2.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK
Increasing LGBTQIA+ Inclusion | Professional Development for Service Providers

In this practical session, local service providers will upskill in critical support areas including understanding why inclusion matters, how to use inclusive language, and other strategies that can be applied in your work.

 

This session will be facilitated by Delsi (they/them), a queer, non-binary educator and LGBTQIA+ inclusion specialist with over 15 years of experience across community, education, and organisational change.

  • WHERE: Weir Views Children’s & Community Centre
  • WHEN: Tuesday 19 May
  • TIME: 11am – 12.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

 

Term 2 2026 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Great news, bookings in Melton City Council’s community centre-based programs and events for term 2 2026 are now open!

 

Join us to sharpen your sewing skills, improve your health and fitness, discover your artistic ability, learn to cook new delicious meals, join a community garden, plus so much more. There’s something for everyone, no matter your age, ability or interest.

 

Spaces in many of our programs fill quickly, so it’s best to plan ahead and book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings are now open!

 

Click the link below to browse all term 2 programs across the City of Melton or find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you.

 

VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

April 2026 School Holiday Activities

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Looking for something to keep your child occupied during the April school holidays? Several of Council’s community centres are buzzing with fun workshops sure to keep your child entertained and learning.

 

BOOKINGS

Bookings in our April school holiday activities open 9am on Tuesday 24 March 2026.

 

WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL

Harry Potter Inspired Science Workshop – SOLD OUT

Delve into the wonder of magic and unleash your inner wizard. Inspired by the story of Harry Potter, your child will learn to mix bubbling and colour-changing potions before using their magic wands to make things move and make powders magically dance.

 

  • Location: Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre
  • Time: 11am – 12pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 6-12 years
  • BOOK NOW

Space Jam Workshop for Kids – SOLD OUT

Explore the wonder and awe of our solar system. Through this workshop your child will compare planet sizes, experience the thrill of launching rockets, dock at the International Space Station, create expanding universe slime and witness a mind-blowing chemical reaction that simulates the expanding universe.

 

  • Location: Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre
  • Time: 1pm – 2pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 6-12 years
  • BOOK NOW

MONDAY 13 APRIL

Family Puppet Making Workshop

Get to know your neighbours at our family friendly puppet making workshop at Plumpton Community Centre! Facilitated by experienced puppeteers, the workshop will empower you and your child to get creative using clean, recycled materials to make a unique puppet, perfect for play or display. You’ll never look at everyday household rubbish the same!

 

  • Location: Plumpton Community Centre
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK NOW

THURSDAY 16 APRIL

Canvas Painting for Kids – SOLD OUT

Explore the art of canvas art in this interactive workshop! Guided by a professional artist with extensive teaching experience, your child will learn an assortment of techniques and use a variety of materials, focusing on acrylic techniques, colour mixing, exploring textures and composition. 

 

  • Location: Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre
  • Time: 2pm – 4pm
  • Cost: $7 per child
  • Age Group: 9-14 years
  • BOOK NOW

Term 4 2025 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose
Bookings in Council’s community centre based programs and events for term 4 2025 are now open!
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The programs you’ve come to know and love will be returning including our popular exercise classes, gardening groups, creative programs, kids’ activities, craft groups and more. With something new and exciting always on offer, you’ll find other special events and workshops like a mental health awareness session, mandala art therapy, CWA baking demonstration, plus lots more.
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Click the link below to browse all term 4 programs across the City of Melton, or, find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you..

VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

.CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

Term 3 2025 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose
Bookings in Council’s community centre based programs and events for term 3 2025 are now open!
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You’ll find all of your favourites like sewing, yoga, kids’ programs, music groups, and Zumba returning in July. You’ll also find a range of community gardening groups across the municipality including in Caroline Springs, Kurunjang and our newest community garden in Aintree plus so much more. No matter your age, ability or interest, there’s something for everyone at a community centre near you..
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Click the link below to browse all term 3 programs across the City of Melton, or, find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you..

VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

.CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

NAIDOC Week 2025

Posted on by Alison La Rose

To celebrate NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) in 2025, Melton City Council is hosting a series of family friendly events and activities across the City of Melton.

 

Children can enjoy an interactive session with an Indigenous person from Didgeridoo Australia, learning about indigenous culture through song, dance and story. Our boomerang art session is also perfect for curious kids. Families are invited to contribute to a community mural, whilst adults can try the art of basket weaving.

 

NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth (naidoc.org.au).

 

TUESDAY 8 JULY

Indigenous Basket Weaving Workshop 

  • WHERE: Caroline Springs
  • TIME: 5pm – 7pm
  • COST: Free
  • AGE GROUP: Adults
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 9 JULY

Indigenous Experience for Kids – CANCELLED

  • WHERE: Strathtulloh
  • TIME: 12pm – 12.50pm
  • COST: $5 per child
  • AGE GROUP: 5-12 years

Indigenous Boomerang Art Workshop

  • WHERE: Eynesbury
  • TIME: 5pm – 7pm
  • COST: Free
  • AGE GROUP: 6 years and over
  • BOOK

SATURDAY 12 JULY

Indigenous Community Art Workshop & Celebration

  • WHERE: Fraser Rise
  • TIME: 1pm – 3.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • AGE GROUP: All ages
  • BOOK

 

Free Community Led Workshops

Posted on by Alison La Rose

To celebrate National Volunteer Week in 2025 (19-25 May), Melton City Council invited senior community members to express their interest in sharing their talents, wisdom and gifts with other community members. The project has been aptly named the ‘Gifts of Experience Project’. 

 

As a result of the community call out, you can now browse and book into several free workshops across the municipality including painting, Sudoku, fondant flower making, even an afternoon in-conversation session with a Hey Hey It’s Saturday! alumni!

 

Bookings for all activities are now open! You can browse the list of events and activities available on this webpage. Bookings are essential for all activities. 

 

Monday 19 May

Quilting Workshop for Seniors – BOOKED OUT

Delivered by City of Melton local, Carol, this relaxed session is perfect for local seniors to sharpen their quilting and sewing skills as you’re guided to create a baking dish cover to take home.

  • WHERE: Eynesbury
  • TIME: 12pm – 2pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Meditation Workshop – BOOKED OUT

Experience a guided seated meditation designed to boost energy levels, reduce stress, enhance calmness, and improve sleep. Leave feeling refreshed and with a renewed sense of well-being

  • WHERE: Strathtulloh
  • TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Tuesday 20 May

Volunteer Week High Tea

This special event will celebrate, recognise and say thank you to our local volunteers. Join as we acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact volunteers have in helping to continue the City of Melton’s growth as a thriving and inclusive community.

  • WHERE: Melton
  • TIME: 10.30m – 12pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Adult Painting Workshop – BOOKED OUT

In this relaxed workshop facilitated by Maureen, a local artist and experienced teacher, you’ll be expertly guided to create your canvas painting. Over 2 hours you’ll learn the art of sketching, colour mixing, application techniques, composition, and design.

  • WHERE: Eynesbury
  • TIME: 2pm – 4pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Laughing through the Years with John Bunker – BOOKED OUT

Join us for a heart-warming and hilarious afternoon in conversation with none other than John Bunker—comedian, storyteller, and familiar face from Hey Hey It’s Saturday!

  • WHERE: Kurunjang
  • TIME: 4pm – 5pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Wednesday 21 May

Water Colour Painting Workshop – BOOKED OUT

Free and interactive water colour painting workshop led by our passionate volunteer, David. Open to all seniors, this session is perfect for beginners or those looking to share their love of water colour painting.  

  • WHERE: Hillside
  • TIME: 2pm – 4.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Thursday 22 May

Sudoku for Seniors

Open to all seniors, this session is perfect for beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills. Learn the basics and strategies of Sudoku in a relaxed and engaging environment. 

  • WHERE: Fraser Rise
  • TIME: 2pm – 4pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Fondant Flower Workshop – BOOKED OUT

Be guided through the process of making flowers using premade fondant. Sculpt and create your very own daisy flower and a simple frangipani flower. 

  • WHERE: Kurunjang
  • TIME: 2pm – 4pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Homemade Scone Demonstration – BOOKED OUT

Watch as Dianne from the Country Women’s Association (CWA) demonstrates how to perfect the classic scone before enjoying the freshly baked delight with fresh cream and jam.

  • WHERE: Strathtulloh
  • TIME: 10am – 12pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

 

Neighbourhood House Week 2025

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Melton City Council is celebrating Neighbourhood House Week (NHW) from 13-18 May! NHW, an initiative of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, is an annual national celebration, recognising the important contribution over 1,000 Neighbourhood Houses make in local communities across Australia.

 

In the City of Melton alone, 7 neighbourhood houses operate alongside our other community centre locations, bringing people together to connect, learn and contribute to our local community through social, educational, recreational and support activities.

 

Join us to discover a new skill or passion whilst connecting with others, learning something new and having fun with people in your local area. 

  

This NHW, we’re celebrating the power of small actions that lead to big impacts. Council’s community centres are showcasing a range of sustainability events to compliment the 2025 theme, ‘Ripples of Change’. Every action helps build a stronger, more connected community. Together, let’s turn little ripples into big waves of change! 

  

Bookings for all activities are now open! You can browse the list of events and activities available on this webpage. Bookings are essential for all activities. 

 

Monday 12 May

Plastic Recycling Workshop for Pre-schoolers OR Kids

Join us for a fun and interactive Plastic Recycling Workshop, where children and families get hands-on with real recycling. Using purpose-built machinery, each child will manufacture a 100% recycled plastic product to keep, turning trash into treasure. 

Suitable for children aged 3-12 years.

Wednesday 14 May

Homemade Sauerkraut & Sourdough Demonstration – SOLD OUT

Did you know fermented foods hold many health benefits including improved gut health, boosted immunity and easier digestion? In this exciting session, you’ll learn quick and simple techniques for making sauerkraut and sourdough bread at home, both popular and delicious fermented foods.  

  • WHERE: Burnside
  • TIME: 10.30am – 12pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Do’s & Don’ts of Buy Now, Pay Later

In this free information session, the team from WIRE (Women’s Information Referral and Exchange) will take you through the essential knowledge and tips of ‘buy now pay later’ services such as Afterpay and Zip.

  • WHERE: Melton South
  • TIME: 1.30pm – 3pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Honey Bee Education Program – SOLD OUT

Observe a live beehive, learn about the importance of bees, try on specially sized beekeeper suits, taste fresh honey and more! Suitable for children aged 3-12 years.

  • WHERE: Eynesbury
  • TIME: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Beeswax Wrap & Candle Making Workshop for Kids – SOLD OUT

Interactive workshop for kids who will learn to make alternative food wrap option, beeswax wraps as well as a beeswax candle, both to take home at the end of the session. Suitable for children aged 6-12 years.

  • WHERE: Eynesbury
  • TIME: 5.45pm – 7.45pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

DIY Organic Body Scrub & Bath Salts Workshop – SOLD OUT

Learn how to create your own vegan bath salts and body scrubs using natural ingredients from your kitchen and garden, including flower petals, pantry treasures and dry food scraps. This workshop is open to all abilities and is for adults aged 18+ years. 

  • WHERE: Burnside
  • TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Thursday 15 May

Lounge, Lunch & Learn @ Kurunjang Community Garden

At this welcoming community event you’ll learn about the importance of trees from Council’s own Urban Forester, participate in a harvest of the community garden before being guided by a chef to prepare a light lunch with the fresh produce, all while listening to the sounds of a local community music group.

  • WHERE: Kurunjang
  • TIME: 11.30am – 1pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Worm Farming Workshop for Kids

In this their interactive, play-based, fun and inspiring sustainability education session, your child will be introduced to worm farming, exploring what earthworms can and can’t eat, the biology of earthworms, and how a worm farm works. Suitable for children aged 3-5 years.

  • WHERE: Caroline Springs
  • TIME: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Friday 16 May

Make & Create Recycled Craft Workshop – SOLD OUT

Play, experiment and have fun with art in this hands-on recycled craft session for pre-schoolers. Offering four different art making experiences, this is an opportunity for 2–5-year-old children to create and learn in an unstructured environment.  

  • WHERE: Hillside
  • TIME: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

April 2025 School Holiday Activities

Posted on by Alison La Rose

As the first term of the year comes to a close we’re excited to have your child join us for some fun activities over the Easter school holidays!

 

Join us throughout April to enjoy a range of different programs and events including a magic show, circus skills workshop, native animal encounter, origami workshop, live music concert and more!

 

All available programs are listed below, via PDF flyer and via the programs page of our website. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone!

 

MONDAY 7 APRIL

Origami Workshop or Kids

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 6-12 years
  • BOOK
TUESDAY 8 APRIL

Dazzling Dan Magic Show | 3-5 years

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10am – 10.45am
  • Cost: $4 per child
  • Age Group: 3-5 years
  • BOOK

Dazzling Dan Magic Show | 6-9 years

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 11am – 11.45am
  • Cost: $4 per child
  • Age Group: 6-9 years
  • BOOK
THURSDAY 10 APRIL

Cupcake Decorating for Grandads & Grandchildren

  • Location: Burnside
  • Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
  • Cost: $10 per family
  • Age Group: 8-12 years
  • BOOK

Make & Create Easter Workshop

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $15 per child
  • Age Group: 6-12 years
  • BOOK
MONDAY 14 APRIL

Little Feet Live Music | 0-3 years

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10am – 10.45am
  • Cost: $4 per child
  • Age Group: 0-3 years
  • BOOK

Little Feet Live Music | 3-6 years

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 11am – 11.45am
  • Cost: $4 per child
  • Age Group: 3-6 years
  • BOOK
TUESDAY 15 APRIL

Circus Skills Workshop

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 8-12 years
  • BOOK
WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL

Jaws, Claws, Scales & Tails

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 3-12 years
  • BOOK

Melton Learning Directory website has re-launched!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Council is pleased to let you know that the Melton Learning Directory website has re-launched today! We are elated to bring you this new and improved platform making it even easier to find and book into local learning programs, social activities, special events and so much more.

Features of the new website aim to enhance your user experience and include things like

  • Easy browsing of available programs with intuitive filtering by things like age, price, location and more
  • Streamlined ticket purchasing
  • Addition of accessibility icons for locations and programs making it easy to plan your visit, plus so much more

 

NEW BRAND DESIGN AND WEBSITE URL

You’ll also notice a new look and feel to the Melton Learning Directory brand across our website, social media, eDM and printed collateral in community centres, bringing this important sub-brand of Council into the modern age. We’ve also made the switch to a new URL: meltonlearning.vic.gov.au, further strengthening our connection as a local government initiative. Redirections are in place if you happen to click on an old website link so never fear, you’ll always make it back to the new website destination.

 

EXISTING WEBSITE ACCOUNTS

If you have an active account on our old website, these details will have been carried over to the new website including your login details, however, if you previously had other participants added to your account (e.g. children and other family members), these will need to be added in again. Don’t forget that you need to be logged in and your account details need to be up to date and all fields filled out before you can make a purchase. If you need any assistance with the website or with making a booking, please contact us.

 

TERM 1 2025 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

If you’ve been waiting to make a booking into your favourite program for term 1 2025, bookings are now open!

You’ll find all of the familiar classics like yoga, gardening, sewing, art classes, exercise programs, cultural and family social groups and more. We’re also pleased to offer new and exciting opportunities to learn including immersive art programs, women’s social groups, engaging information sessions, free hearing checks plus lots more.

Visit the ‘What’s On’ webpage now to find your next learning opportunity and to secure your space.

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