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​ENROLMENT
Where classes are cancelled due to a lack of enrolments or unforeseen circumstances (such as extended lockdown),  fees are refunded in full and participants will be notified by email. If you wish to withdraw from a course after it has commenced, you will be refunded pro-rata with an additional $8 administration fee charged. We completely understand that circumstances can change. If lockdown occurs, we will move some classes to zoom (ukulele and languages). Art classes will be rescheduled to other times in the first instance. 

Enrolments can be made online through the links provided below or over the phone if you are unsure how to book online. Please call 5258 3367 for assistance to use online booking system. Alternative you can come in person to 3 Tobin Avenue, during office hours for assistance to book a class. 

Our Office Hours are: Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 4.00pm

New! Reduction Lino Print Workshop with Pip Williams
According to Pip, My linoprints are bursting with colour & energy. I like people to feel the emotion & share the memories conveyed in my prints of places I've visited or familiar scenes of garden, local spots, favourite pets or basically anything that " talks" to me. Every carved mark has a meaning & feeling. I like to work fast & have a certain rawness so that it does not convey an attempt at perfection (far from it)! Pip has shown in galleries in Geelong, Castlemaine, Ballarat & Ghana as well as being in many private collections.  

BE QUICK!! Two half day workshops - Limited to 6 participants only- All materials are provided.
Wednesday September 15th & 22nd
9.00am – 12.30pm
Cost: $75 / $65 HCC
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BSRKT
 
New! Learn to Frame your Paintings
Framing can be expensive so why not DIY framing using affordable tools! This is mostly a demonstration class with some hands on. You can video. A list of suppliers & tools provided.
Friday September 17th
9.00 – 12.30pm
Cost: $60 / $55
Book: ​https://www.trybooking.com/BSRLJ

Wednesday Watercolour with Nell Frysteen  
According to Nell, light does not exist for the painter as a tool, only colour and pigment. The illusion of light is created with colour. Nell takes a perceived visual field or object and translates it into coloured paint and shapes. Nell is a highly regarded mentor to a number of emerging artists on the Bellarine.  
 
Join award winning artist and highly regarded teacher Nell Frysteen in a class that suits your level. Whether a beginner or an experienced artist, one of the following classes will inspire you to explore and further your watercolour journey.   
 
Watercolour - Explore and be inspired  - 8 weeks
This 8 week course is aimed at those beginning or in the early stages of their watercolour journey.   
October 6th - November 24th
Wednesdays 10.00 am – 12.30pm (8 weeks)  
Cost: $240 /$215 HCC  
Book:  https://www.trybooking.com/BTVNE 
 A material list will be sent upon enrolment  

 Watercolour - progress your watercolour journey  
This 8 week course is aimed at artists with experience in watercolour who are looking to increase their skills  
October 6th - November 24th
Wednesdays 1.30pm – 4.00pm (8 weeks)  
Cost: $240/$215 HCC  
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BTVNH 
 A material list will be sent upon enrolment  

Friday Art with Ryan Brearley
Join one of QNH’s highly regarded tutors who has instilled a passion for art amongst all his students.  
 
Australian Tonalist approach to Painting in Oils  
This course will teach students a way in which to observe and to record using tonal masses and colour. The method was advocated by Max Meldrum from the late 1910s and has been a method that many well loved artists, like Clarice Beckett, have used. The tonalist method presents a strong framework for students to document what they see, and with time, what they feel. Meldrum believed that a person did not require any special ’talent’, that anyone could be taught to paint provided they applied themselves diligently.  Suitable for all levels.  

October 8th, 15th, 29th, November 5th (4 weeks)  
Fridays 9.30 - 12.30  
Cost: $ 150 / $135 
Book:  https://www.trybooking.com/BTWIM 
 
Study of Artists Practice and Process  
This course will focus on the study of four Australian Artists from the Modern period and their different ways of working. Through guided exercises aimed at not creating copies of the selected artist work but understanding the artistic sensibilities of each will give you a greater appreciation of their work and can lead to innovation in your own work. The artists covered will be Clarice Beckett, Grace Cossington Smith, Margaret Preston and Grace Crowley. This course is best suited to people who have attended Ryans classes before but those with some experience are also welcome.   
 
November 12th, 19th, 26th & December 3rd (4 weeks)   
Fridays 9.30 - 12.30  
Cost: $165 / $150 HCC  
(This includes a $15 materials fee to cover specialty equipment/materials not specified in materials list)  
Book:  https://www.trybooking.com/BTWIV 
 
Learn to spin with Pip Williams (2 half day workshops).   
According to Pip “I love to spin & knit my own creations (can't be idle). Seeing the raw wool & alpaca transform into sensuous skeins of colour & then into a wearable work of art is a very creative process. No 4ply for me! Join Pip in this fun and creative ‘makers’ workshop.  
BYO wheel & fleece if you have this. But it doesn’t matter. Pip will bring a wheel to demonstrate and get you started.  
 
November 9th & 23rd   
Tuesdays 1.30-4.00pm  
Cost: $65 / $55 HCC  
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BTVNL ​

Sustainable Living and gardening

New! Create and maintain your worm farm
Denis Walters has years of experience and knowledge of worm farming. This is a practical workshop on the ins and outs of establishing and looking after a healthy, productive worm farm and the benefits it can bring to your garden. The session will include a 20 min video of Denis’s own worm farming at home. You can also purchase a worm starter kit for $10 (minimum of 500 worms).
When:  Wednesday 6th October
5.00 - 6.30pm
Cost: $25 / $20 HCC plus $10 for a worm starter kit (optional)
Location: QNH
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BSAFT
 
New! Get to know your local indigenous plants.
 Sarah Roberts from Queenscliffe Indigenous Nursery will introduce you to tools and techniques used to recognise and get to know your local native plants. Explore and identify plants in the local habitats of coastal dunes, dune scrub, Moonah woodland and saltmarsh. The workshop will begin in QNH, progress to an exploration of the plants in the dunes and scrub adjacent to QNH and finish with a walk on Swan Bay looking at saltmarsh species.
When:  Saturday 11th September
9.30am – 1.00pm (BYO lunch/snack)
Cost: $45 / $40 HCC plus $10 for a worm starter kit (optional)
Location: Meet up at QNH
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BSAGC

Electric Vehicles with Stuart Miller Design Solutions & friends 
Are you thinking of buying an electric vehicle but don’t know what to look for? Do you want to know how far you can travel, charging options and what technology is being installed now to support our transition to driving cleaner, greener cars? Are you thinking of a new or used vehicle and want to save fuel and maintenance costs?  
 Join Stuart Miller, a passionate electric vehicle user, and find out about innovations in batteries and charging stations that are game changers. You will also get to check out a number of electric vehicle models such as the Nissan Leaf which will be on display at QNH as part of the talk.    
Tuesday 9th November   
4.30pm - 6.00pm  
Cost: Gold coin donation  
Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/BTWAX 

Learn to Propagate and Grow Local Native Plant Species    
Join Sarah Roberts at Queenscliffe Indigenous Nursery and learn to propagate local indigenous plants. In this workshop you will learn a range of propagation techniques including seed germination, division and cuttings. You will learn how to prepare propagation media, and maintain your propagated plants until they are ready for planting out. By the end of 5 weeks, you will be able to apply this knowledge at home for growing other types of plants such as vegetables and exotics.  
 
October 12th, 19th , 26th & November 9th, 16th (5 weeks)   
Tuesdays 9.00am – 12.00pm (BYO snack)   
Cost: $150 / $130 HCC (Includes materials and students will be able to take some seedlings home)    
Location: Meet at Queenscliffe Indigenous Nursery, 79 Nelson Rd Queenscliffe.  
​Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BTWBJ 

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​Music classes and workshops
POSTPONED TO OCTOBER - Drumming & Dancing
Join Fred Kpakpo Addo a Ghanaian master drummer, dancer, multi-instrumentalist and a great teacher. He will introduce the drum, spiritual connections and the powerful history and messages delivered by his ancestors and culture through drumming, singing and dance. You will be guided through drumming rhythms, songs, dance moves and stories. Experience the energy, connection and joy that drumming and dance brings.
All Ages
Sunday October 24th
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: $50 / $45 HCC
Drum hire included in fees.
Book here:  https://www.trybooking.com/BSBTM

​Learn Ukulele with Jenny Gore
Beginners – no experience  
October 25th - December 13th   
Mondays 1– 2pm (8 weeks)  
Cost: $90/$82 HCC  
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BTUTX 

Continuing Beginners   
For those who completed the beginners course, have a good knowledge of basic chords and are ready to explore melody and harmony.  
October 25th - December 13th  
Mondays 2.00– 3.00 pm (8 weeks)  
Cost: $90/$82  
Book:  https://www.trybooking.com/BTUUA 
Or   
October 25th - December 13th  
Mondays 7 – 8 pm (8 weeks)  
Cost: $90/$82 HCC  
Book:   https://www.trybooking.com/BTUUG 

James Hill Ensemble Level 2/3   
This group is for ongoing JHUI students levels 1-3    
October 25th - December 13th  
Mondays 4.00 – 5.00 pm (8 weeks)  
Cost: $90/$82   
Book:  https://www.trybooking.com/BTUUH 


Technology

The Apple Family – Paul Jones  
Bring your Apple devices – iPad, iPhone or Mac computer – along to find out how the “Apple Family” is a seamless family of creativity, fun and work. Find out more about iCloud, ‘hand-off’ between devices and what is stored and where. Discover Apples free version of Word – ‘Pages’ - which is so easy to use, and it’s free.  
This is a two week course for two hours each week. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and get advice on using your own device.  
Oct 11th & 18th (2 weeks)  
Mondays  1.30 – 3.30pm   
Cost: $40 / $36 HCC   
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/BTUUN 

Bike Maintenance
Bicycle Maintenance - General
Bring your bike and learn to do bicycle maintenance with Wayne Stephens (Men’s Shed Bike Group member) such as replacing bike tubing and adjusting brake cables and gears 
Saturday  November 6th, 9.30 – 12.00 
Cost: $20 
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXWE

Health & Wellbeing 

YOGA - Hatha & Gentle Flow with Felicity Dales
 Start the week with movement for mind, body and soul.
 
Monday Morning YOGA 
Mondays October 11th - December 13th
Monday 9.30 – 10.15 
Cost: $14 per casual session 
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BTYBW
 
YOGA Flow Book 5 session discount  
Mondays 9.30 – 10.15 
Cost: $60 (for 5 session discount) 
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BTYCG
 
FREE ONLINE YOGA SESSION - PLEASE GO TO OUR ONLINE CLASS PAGE

Heliotropia Wellbeing with Lisa Barker
Lisa Barker from Heliotropia Wellbeing is an experienced educator and positive psychology practitioner. Join her for these inspiring and nurturing workshops.

Resilience and Wellbeing Workshop 
This 90-minute session will explore resilience and how we can bring it to life in practical ways. We will look at ‘ordinary magic’, a term coined by researcher Anne Masten who describes resilient people as those who are able to create good outcomes in spite of serious threats to adaptation or development. We will share ideas and strategies together and develop a personal mind-map for resilience. All materials included.  
Thursday October 14  
1.30-3.00 pm  
Cost: $30 / $25 HCC 
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BTYCQ
 
Forest Bathing Walk for Wellbeing 
This 2-hour Forest Bathing walk will begin at the Point Lonsdale Playground. After a short introduction, we will wander along the headland track together and stop at various points to talk about the wellbeing effects of nature.  
We will be using our many senses to practise a whole-body mindful walking approach that allows us to leave behind any worries and immerse ourselves in our habitat. This experience will involve gentle walking on undulating ground and conclude with Japanese tea and a gluten free treat in a scenic spot. 
Saturday November 20th  
2-4pm 
Cost: $40 / $35 
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BTYCV
All materials included.  
 
Gratitude Crafternoon 
This is a session to share with a loved one you feel grateful for. It may be a friend, a family member, a child or grandchild, a niece or nephew. Together we will complete a craft activity which will then be given to our crafternoon buddy as a gift.  
As we make, we will chat and share what we are grateful for in our lives and our relationships. All materials are included and children that accompany an adult are free. (Booking is still required)  
 Saturday December 11th  
2-4pm 
Cost: $40/$35 
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BTYDB
All materials included

FREE online: Monday Meditation Circle please go to our online course page

​FREE  INTRODUCTION TO PILATES WORKSHOP
Come and try a free Group Mat Pilates with an experienced teacher
Francesca Dudley is a passionate and sensitive Pilates Movement teacher with over 15 years' teaching experience in the Pilates Method, including clinical Pilates and group Mat classes. She has taught throughout a number of different fitness and clinical settings in Melbourne. Fran has experience in a range of subject areas from pregnancy and Anatomy Trains/slings to shoulder and hip rehab, stretching, thoracic mobility, gait/foot analysis and Strength Pilates

Free Introductory Workshop at QNH
When: Monday 11th of October from 11-12noon
For Bookings: Contact Francesca on 0438851090 or via website: timeandspace.me.

ONGOING CLASSES at QNH  WILL BE SUBJECT TO INTEREST - Friday afternoons, 1 - 2pm from October 15th October.
Please contact Francesca to register your interest. Limited spaces available.
 
Genealogy with Mark Hoysted

A one session introductory workshop to Genealogy  
Genealogy is a fascinating activity requiring only a large dose of curiosity and some time. Find out what Genealogy is all about and be introduced to the tools and steps to discover your family history and ancestors.  
Wednesday October 13th  
When: 2.00 – 4.30pm   
Cost: $25 / $20  
Book here:  https://www.trybooking.com/BTVBD 

Continuing Genealogy  
This 6 week course is for those who attended the introduction to Genealogy course or have undertaken their own significant amounts of research and are interested in exploring specific topics to assist in further research into their family history.  
October 20th - November 24th   (6 weeks x 2hours per week)  
Wednesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm   
Cost: $145 / $135  
Book here:   https://www.trybooking.com/BTVBH 


Italian Language and Conversation

Language Classes with Louise Stanley  Continue on your language learning path for when international travel returns or simply enjoy learning this beautiful romantic language with others. With years of experience at QNH, Louise’s classes are a favourite.   
Continuing Beginners Italian 1.5 hours x 10 weeks  
October 12th - December 14th  
Tuesday 9am to 10.30am  
Cost $234 / $210 HCC  
Book here:   https://www.trybooking.com/BTVAX 
Intermediate Italian 1.5 hours x 10 weeks  
October 12th - December 14th   
Tuesday 10.30am to 12noon.  
Cost $234 / $210 HCC  
Book here:  https://www.trybooking.com/BTVBA 
 

Our Interest Groups

• Mixed Craft Group, Mondays 10.45 - 12.45
• Book making Tuesdays fortnightly 10 - 12.30
• Writers Group, Tuesdays fortnightly from 10am
• Shedding the Blues Tuesdays, 10.30am 
• Stitches, Tuesdays 12.30 – 4.00pm 
• Painting Together, Wednesdays 9.30 - 12.00
• Men’s Shed, Thursdays 9.30 -11.30am
• Men’s Shed Bicycle Group, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30 to 11.30am 
• Mahjong Thursday 1.00 - 3.30pm
• Men’s Discussion Group, Thursdays 2pm (zoom & face to face)
• Tides of Welcome Choir, Thursdays, 7.30pm tidesofwelcome.weebly.com (waiting list only)

• Friday Painters, Fridays 1.30 - 4.30pm

 
Interest Groups contribute $5/$4 concession per person towards refreshments and other amenities each time they meet. Newcomers welcome. Please phone us to find out more information about these groups and if numbers are capped.