Get Creative
It’s never too late to discover your artistic and creative side. Our tutors have extensive experience, are creative, skilled and well known in the arts sector.
Adult, Community Further Education (ACFE) is available. There is no refund for cancelled classes. ACFE fees cannot be paid through a NDIS plan.
Span is resourced to fund NDIS clients with mild disabilities. Span is not a NDIS provider but provides activities under NDIS plans.
Art for All Abilities
Tutor Sheena Mathieson Woman-made website
Join Sheena, a practising artist and our team of volunteers in a program of facilitated fun and stimulating art-related activities.
You will use recycled materials and your creativity in a variety of mediums, as well as enjoying excursions.
This group is for adults living with or recovering from a mental illness, have a mild disability or a long term condition.
NDIS eligible. Contact the Program Coordinator programs@spanhouse.org to discuss.
Carers are encourage to attend.
Proudly supported by Darebin City Council
Mondays 10.00am – 2.00pm
Term 1: 3 Feb – 31 Mar (9 weeks)
Term 2: 28 Apr – 30 Jun (9 weeks – no class 9 Jun)
Term Fees: Full $743, Concession $675, NDIS $817
Fridays 10.00am – 12.00pm
Term 1: 31 Jan – 4 Apr (10 weeks)
Term 2: 2 May – 4 Jul (10 weeks)
Term Fees: Full $399, Concession $363, NDIS $439
Creative Writing
Tutor Tania Chandler
Tania is a writer, editor and tutor, published in Australia and internationally.
Develop creative writing skills in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Learn writing tips and techniques from a published author. For writers happy to give and receive feedback on their writing (workshopping your writing is part of this course).
Suitable for beginner to intermediate writers who are happy to give and receive feedback on their work in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Mondays 9.30am – 12.00pm
Term 1: 3 Feb – 24 Apr (9 weeks + 1 workshop )
Term 2: 28 Apr – 30 Jun (9 weeks + 1 workshop)
Term Fees:
Full $413, Concession $375, NDIS $454, ACFE $97
Thornbury Writers Workshop Morning
Tutor Tania Chandler
Explore creative writing in a fun and relaxed environment. Try writing exercises and learn storytelling tips and techniques. For people from all walks of life and levels of writing experience.
Guided by a qualified and published author. Members come from all walks of life and all levels of experience.
Wednesdays 10.00am – 12.30pm
Term 1: 29 Jan – 2 Apr (10 weeks)
Term 2: 23 Apr – 25 Jun (10 weeks)
Term Fees: Full $413, Concession $375, NDIS $454, ACFE $97
Thornbury Writers Workshop Afternoon
Tutor Tania Chandler
Receive tools, support and encouragement to plan, write and edit your work. Enjoy access to a published author. For writers with a work in progress or story idea they would like help to develop.
Wednesdays 2.00pm-4.30pm
Term 1: 29 Jan – 2 Apr (10 weeks)
Term 2: 23 Apr- 25 Jun (10 weeks)
Term Fees: Full $413, Concession $375, NDIS $454, ACFE $97
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