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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