Get Creative Term 2 Program Commencing April 2016
Creative programs for adults and children
8 week program from 26 April - 13 June, 2016 Day
Time
Program
Venue
4.15pm – 5.45pm
Art Club
The Drum
6pm – 7pm
Yoga
Heritage Hill
7.30pm – 9pm
Modern Jive for Beginners
The Drum
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
4.15pm – 5.45pm
Circus Club
The Drum
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Photoshop for Beginners
Dandenong Library
7pm – 9pm
Creative Commune
Heritage Hill
10.30am
The Social Knitwork
Dandenong Library
11.30am – 12.30pm
Move & Dance for Adults
The Drum
5.10pm & 6.20pm
Yoga
Heritage Hill
6pm – 7pm
Bollywood for Beginners
The Drum
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Life-drawing
Heritage Hill
10am – 11am
Kiddyrock
The Drum
4.15pm – 5.15pm
Hip Hop for Kids
The Castle Dandenong Library
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Website Creation
Friday
10.30am – 1pm
Adult Art Workshops
Heritage Hill
Saturday
10am – 11.30am
Robogals
Springvale Library
Other Events 12 April, 10 May & 14 June
Art Series, Dandenong Library
21 April
The Hive Creative Network: Instagram for Artists, Heritage Hill
23 April
Create your own Character using Pixel Art, Dandenong Library
27 April, 25 May & 22 June Garden Melodies, Heritage Hill 1 May
Heritage Hill Open Art Day, Heritage Hill
14 May
Animated GIFs Workshop, Dandenong Library
11 June
Minecraft Modification, Dandenong Library
8 May & 12 June
Walker Street Gallery Music Series, Walker Street Gallery
9 May & 6 June
Monday Midday Movies, Walker Street Gallery
Public Holidays to note Monday 25 April and Monday 13 June We are pleased to be able to provide accessible events. There is also a disability toilet and change room at the Dandenong Civic Centre which provides an accessible toilet, showering and changing facility.
Art Club Mondays 4.15pm - 5.45pm
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Ages Cost
The Drum 5-12 years $60 per term / $10 per class
Through art your child will learn to use their imagination, creativity and sense of adventure to think outside the box.
Weekly program
Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Yoga
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Mondays 6pm - 7pm Wednesdays 5.10pm - 6.10pm 6.20pm - 7.20pm
Ages Cost
Heritage Hill Adults $19 per class (cheaper term passes available)
Join yogi Jo Odessa and enjoy yoga classes amidst the tranquil surroundings of Heritage Hill. Small tailored classes, to suit individual needs.
Weekly program
For bookings and enquiries contact: Jo on 0405 427 183 / jo@odessagallery.com
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Modern JIVE for Beginners Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm
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Ages Cost
The Drum 16+ Adults $105 per term / $15 per class Concession $84 per term / $12 per class
Come along each week to learn the basic steps of Modern Jive, and build your repertoire. Both singles and couples welcome to the hour long class, followed by a social dance to practice your moves.
Photo credit: Carla Marie Photography
Weekly program
Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Circus Club Tuesdays 4.15pm - 5.45pm
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Ages Cost
The Drum 5-12 years $60 per term / $10 per class
Increase your child’s confidence, self esteem and ability to work in a team, all while learning FUN circus skills. (No class 17th May).
Weekly program Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Photoshop for Beginners Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm
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Ages Cost
Dandenong Library 16+ Adults $160 per term Concession $136 per term
Come along and learn the basics to navigate Photoshop to enhance your photos and manipulate images.
Weekly program Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
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Creative commune Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm
Ages Cost
Heritage Hill 16+ Adults $140 per term or $20 per class Concession $119 per term or $17 per class
Creative Commune is back spreading their creativity once again with their short courses, delivered in a fun and social environment. Do one or do them all, you’re bound to learn something creative!
Weekly program
Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Tues 26 April – Marshmallow Making Create your own soft, fluffy, homemade marshmallows! You will learn the basic principles of mallowing, including key ingredients, mallowing tools and mallow making tips and techniques.
Tues 24 May – Make It: Polymer Pots & Planters Loved making a Polymer necklace and Terrarium? Why not come along to learn how you can combine them both to make a Polymer Pot and Planter, and find out how to take care of it.
Tues 3 May – Terrarium Time At this beginner’s class we will discuss how the layers of the garden go together and why; and the particular plants that will work, and how to take care of it.
Tues 31 May – Paper Art Come along to this hands-on creative workshop, where you can learn lots of tricks and designs to make beautiful art out of a simple piece of paper.
Tues 10 May – Polymer Necklaces Learn how to make your own handcrafted individual polymer clay bead necklace. Learn the methods of cutting, marbling, glazing and baking so you can take home your very own unique necklace.
Tues 7 June – Macedonian Cheese Pie making Bring along your culinary skills and learn the steps in making a delicious Macedonian Cheese Pie.
Tues 17 May – Make it: Concrete Stools Inspired by the latest ideas in industrial interior design? Come along to this two hour workshop, where you can start creating your own furniture collection with a concrete stool.
Tues 14 June – DJ Workshop Ever wanted to learn how to DJ? Come along and be shown how to spin some tracks, to ensure that your next party’s soundtrack will not be forgotten.
Weekly program
Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Move & Dance for adults Wednesdays 11.30am - 12.30pm
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Ages Cost
The Drum 55+ Adults $60 per term / $12 per class Concession $50 per term / $10 per class
For the young at heart, this program will get your feet tapping and your body grooving, learning simple jazz moves which will benefit your health and wellbeing.
Weekly program
Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Bollywood for beginners Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm
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Ages Cost
The Drum 16+ Adults $105 per term / $15 per class Concession $84 per term / $12 per class
Have fun while learning the moves to bring out your inner Bollywood star. Explore this high energy, colourful and vibrant dance form.
Weekly program
Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
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Life drawing Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm
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Ages Cost
Heritage Hill 18+ Adults $120 per term / $18 per class Concession $105 per term / $15 per class
Learn the techniques to draw with an emphasis on how the body is formed using a variety of materials such as contĂŠ, graphite, ink, charcoal and permanent markers on different drawing surfaces.
Weekly program Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Kiddyrock Thursdays 10am - 11am
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Ages Cost
The Drum 6 months - 3 years $70 per term / $10 per class
Aimed at bubs and toddlers, your child will make friends, learn to share and build their confidence while they sing, dance, drum, create and play.
Weekly program Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
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Hip Hop for Kids
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Ages Cost
Thursdays 4.15pm - 5.15pm
The Castle 5-12 years $70 per term / $10 per class
If you love to move and groove, hop on down to The Castle, to learn about the different styles of hip hop.
Weekly program Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
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Website Creation
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Ages Cost
Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Dandenong Library 16+ Adults $160 per term Concession $136 per term
Learn the skills to build your own website and take your idea to the World Wide Web.
Weekly program Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Adult art workshops Fridays 10.30am - 1pm
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Ages Cost
Heritage Hill 18+ Adults $105 per term / $15 per class Concession $84 per term / $12 per class
Friday mornings at Heritage Hill is an opportunity for budding artists to come along and learn basic skills. Over an eight week period you will focus on watercolour, collage, abstract art and print making.
Weekly program Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
RoboGals Saturdays 10am - 11.30am (fortnightly)
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Ages Cost
Springvale Library 8-13 years Free
Greater Dandenong Libraries in partnership with Robogals will inspire and introduce you to pathways in engineering, science and IT.
Fortnightly from 16 April – 11 June Bookings: 1300 630 920 or in person at libraries
Monday Midday Movies 12pm
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Ages Cost
Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre All ages $5 for the movie $12 for movie and lunch
Come along for an intimate movie experience at Walker Street Gallery to watch some classic films which delight the young and young at heart. Monday 9 May: Singin’ in the Rain Monday 6 June: Rebel Without a Cause
Special Event Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Art series Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm
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Ages Cost
Dandenong Library All ages Free
Tuesday 12 April – Motoko Kitano 2015 Artist in Residence Motoko Kitano will stage a hands-on art workshop looking at abstraction to celebrate the abstract painting exhibition by fellow Japanese artist Nahomi Yoshizawa at Walker Street Gallery.
Tuesday 10 May – Rubaba Haider Trained in miniature portrait painting, Rubaba Haider will conduct a workshop looking at this ancient tradition. Rubaba Haider’s artwork is included in the Politics of the Imagination exhibition at Walker Street Gallery. Tuesday 14 June – Irene Hanenbergh Painter of the phantasmagorical, Irene Hanenbergh will lead you through a hands-on workshop full of fantasy worlds.
Special Event Bookings preferred: 9706 8441
Garden Melodies Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.30am (morning tea from 10am)
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Ages Cost
Heritage Hill All ages $8.50
Take the time to make a cuppa and enjoy some beautiful live melodies from some well-loved local artists. Wednesday 27 April – Jane O’Toole A morning not to be missed, Jane O’Toole will delight you with a mix of musical and opera favourites, as well as some old-time ballads and songs.
Wednesday 25 May – Some Jazz with Mandy After many years of delighting audiences in Australia, England and The Netherlands, Mandy has returned to the stage in Melbourne with her smooth and soulful jazz voice. Wednesday 22 June – Don McQueen, The Bush Balladeer With the setting of the Garden around you, Don McQueen brings his love of Australian bush poetry to Heritage Hill.
Special Event Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Walker Street Gallery Music Series Sundays 2.30pm re
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Ages Cost
Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre All ages Adults $10 / Concession $7
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come down to the Walker Street Gallery and experience some live music in the beautiful gallery space.
Sunday 8 May – Duo Agogo & Noriko Tadana Brazillian Guitarists Adam May and Paul Carey are Duo Agogo, and will perform original compositions inspired by choro, created from a unique Australian perspective. Noriko Tadano plays both traditional Japanese folk songs (Minyo) as well as original pieces on the Tsuagru Shamisen (Japanese Banjo).
Sunday 12 June – Fourteen Nights at Sea & Ben Yardley Come along for an afternoon of postrock, which is a sound that incorporates characteristics from a variety of musical genres, including post-punk, progressive rock, ambient, electronica, and experimental, krautrock as well as various forms of jazz and minimal music.
Special Event Bookings: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
THe hive
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creative network: Instagram for artists Thursday 21 April 6.30pm - 8.30pm
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Heritage Hill 16+ Free
Come learn the key tools to reach beyond your immediate networks and use Instagram to its full potential. RSVP: arts@cgd.vic.gov.au or call 8571 5141
Special Event RSVP: arts@cgd.vic.gov.au or call 8571 5141
Heritage Hill open art day: "What's it worth?"
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Antique & heirloom valuation
Sunday 1 May 12pm - 4pm
Heritage Hill All ages Gold coin donation at the door, $5 for the valuation
Bring your favourite antiques and heirlooms, explore their history and find out their estimated value.
Special Event Enquiries: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
Minecraft Modification
More library workshops and programs at Dandenong library
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Ages Cost
Saturday 11 June 10.30am - 12.30pm 8-14 years Free
Want to get into modding minecraft but not sure how to get started? Then this workshop is for you. You’ll learn how to add new block types to Minecraft and change some functionality. You’ll experience the basics of coding and programming and with it a whole new world full of possibilities will open.
Special events
Bookings essential: 1300 630 920 or in person at libraries
pixel art Workshop n
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Ages Cost
Saturday 23 April 10.30am - 12.30pm 12-18 years Free
Pixel art is a form of digital art where images are created on a pixel level. This form of art is often used in older computer games. This workshop will step through the basics of creating your own pixel art using free to use PC software. No prior knowledge of pixel art is required!
animateD gifs workshop n
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Ages Cost
Saturday 14 May 10.30am - 12.30pm 12-18 years Free
Animated GIF is a form of simple animation using still images or frames. In this workshop we will be working with public domain images to create animated GIFs using free software available. No prior knowledge is required, just bring your creativity!
The Social Knitwork n
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Ages Cost
Wednesdays from 10.00am (except school holidays) All ages Free
Make new friends while learning to knit or developing your knitting skills, along while sharing patterns and stories. No bookings necessary just come along.
Special events
Bookings essential: 1300 630 920 or in person at libraries
Fusion Theatre
Community Arts in Dandenong
Connection Gallery Connection Gallery are a group of emerging artists from Monash University who wish to share their passion, experience and knowledge of are with people of Greater Dandenong. With a belief that art is for everybody Connection Gallery provides programs for the community to participate in. For more information, visit www.connectiongtallery. com.au or contact Mehdi, jaghurimehdi@yahoo.com.au or call 0435 043 329.
Fusion Theatre is a company of performers of different abilities based in Dandenong. The membership of the company reflects the diversity of our community. For more information contact Jo Raphael (artistic director) jo.raphael@deakin.edu.au or 0407 301 378.
Space2B: READY TO FLY PROGRAM Ready to Fly is a personalised mentor and training program in design and business development to support refugees with creative skills to become small business owners. Developed with and for newly arrived creatives, the program is a platform to form connections, get real life work experience and work side-by-side with established designers. For more information, contact Lucy or Janine at hello@ space2be.com.au.
Enquiries: greaterdandenong.com/arts or phone 8571 1666
BOOKING INFO For all booking enquiries, please phone or visit The Drum’s Box Office: 8571 1666 226 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Bookings are essential. To purchase or for further information phone 8571 1666 or visit greaterdandenong.com/arts
VENUE INFORMATION Drum Theatre 226 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong The Castle Hemming’s Park, Dandenong (enter via the service lane) Heritage Hill & Historical Gardens 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong Walker Street Gallery & Arts Centre Corner of Walker & Robinsons streets, Dandenong Dandenong Library 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Springvale Library 411 Springvale Road, Springvale