Art and clay
Living & Learning Nillumbik offer a broad range of neighbourhood house programs including free and low-cost learning opportunities and social connection activities.
For information on how to book visit our How to Enrol with Us page.
Art and clay community programs
To make a booking click ENROL HERE next to the activity title.
Please note:
This will take you to our trusted third-party booking platform, Social Planet.
Arts for health – men’s group ENROL HERE
Increase mental health, well-being, confidence and social connection through art.
Arts for health – women’s group ENROL HERE
Increase mental health, well-being, confidence and social connection through art.
Botanical illustration ENROL HERE
Intermediate to advanced class focused on illustrating flowers and plants.
Clay ‘taster’ workshop ENROL HERE
A fun short class if you have always wanted to give wheel-throwing a go.
Clay Firing and Clay Bag Purchases ENROL HERE for Clay Bags ENROL HERE for Firing
Clay Bag and Firing purchases for participants of our Pottery classes.
Exploring art styles and mediums ENROL HERE
Discover your medium and your style – whether traditional or contemporary.
Hand Building & Jewellery Making with Clay ENROL HERE
Get creative by hand building practical and usable pieces and/or wearable art.
Intermediate pottery – Tuesday evening ENROL HERE
For intermediate potters to advance their skills in wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing and decorating.
Intermediate pottery - Wednesday evening ENROL HERE
For intermediate potters to advance their skills in wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing and decorating
Japanese ink art – beginners workshop ENROL HERE
Create traditional Japanese sumi-e ink paintings and calligraphy on washi paper.
Japanese ink art – ongoing ENROL HERE
After completing our beginner workshop delve further into the world of Japanese ink art.
Leadlight for beginners & beyond – Tuesday evening ENROL HERE
Spend your Tuesday evenings learning the beautiful art of leadlighting and working with glass.
Leadlight for beginners & beyond – Wednesday morning ENROL HERE
Spend your Wednesday mornings learning the beautiful art of leadlighting and working with glass.
Life drawing co-op ENROL HERE
Join a relaxed, friendly group of artists for regular sessions working with a life model.
Mosaics introduction
Catch the 'mosaic bug' from our experienced tutor and make your own piece to take home. ENROL HERE
Nature illustration ENROL HERE
A class for beginner and intermediate artists to explore the intricate details of plants, insects, fungi and more.
Polymer clay earring making
Creative techniques and fun with polymer clay. Dates are not yet confirmed for this class. For the latest information please sign up to our enews.
Pottery for beginners – wheel throwing ENROL HERE
Learn basic throwing, glazing and decorating skills.
Pottery for beginners – hand-building ENROL HERE
Learn basic hand-building, glazing and decorating skills.
Watercolour painting for beginners ENROL HERE
Learn watercolour techniques, colour theory and drawing skills
Watercolour painting for intermediates CANCELLED for Term 3
Build on your watercolour skills learnt in Watercolour painting for beginners.
Watercolour painting: 3 week short course ENROL HERE
Explore different aspects of watercolours, building skills and improving technique in the process.
To see everything on offer visit Living & Learning Nillumbik Courses and Activities and scroll down.
Please note: This link will take you to our trusted third-party booking platform Social Planet.
Join our creative community!
diversARTy exhibition
Join in – and then exhibit your work!
Each year we hold our diversARTy exhibition at the Eltham Library Community Gallery. The exhibition celebrates the diversity of activities, abilities and people who come together to share, learn and connect at Living & Learning Nillumbik.
All current art participants and tutors and invited to exhibit their work. Find out more about diversARTy.
Want to explore?
To see everything on offer visit Living & Learning Nillumbik Courses and Activities.
Please note: This link will take you to our trusted third-party booking platform Social Planet.
Makerspaces are creative social spaces where people share their passion for their art or craft and learn from each other.
- Visit our Skills Hub page
Our Skills Hub pages hold Learn Local pre-accredited training opportunities to support you to pursue an interest or improve your job prospects.
Short courses and programs include ceramics, horticulture, photography and more.
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Contact our Customer Support team on 9433 3744 or info.livinglearning@nillumbik.vic.gov.au