Diamond Creek

Find your tribe, try something new and have fun!

At Diamond Creek you can master a new language, explore your family history, make art or join a music group plus so much more.

Embrace the challenge and joy of trying something different.

Meet other locals at our fantastic low-cost social activities, including walking groups, drama and board games sessions.

Below, find a list of all upcoming courses at our Diamond Creek Hub.

Art, craft and clay

Introduction to watercolour painting

Wednesday evenings at Diamond Creek. Join a fun and supportive environment to explore the beautiful world of watercolour.

Mosaics introduction at Diamond Creek

Thursday mornings at Diamond Creek. Learn how to create your first mosaic item from design, to cutting, gluing and grouting.

Nature illustration Diamond Creek

Monday mornings at Diamond Creek, an ongoing Nature illustration class.

Scrapbooking

Thursday evenings at Diamond Creek. Have fun learning the skills of papercraft and scrapbooking.

Note: This activity is not running in Term 2 2026.

Watercolour "inspired by gouache"

Thursday evenings at Diamond Creek. Discover the beauty of watercolour reimagined with the bold, velvety finish of gouache.

Watercolour painting - beginners Tuesday

Tuesday evenings at Diamond Creek, an introduction to some of the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting.

Note: This activity is not running in Term 2.

Watercolour painting - beginners Wednesday

Wednesday evenings at Diamond Creek, an introduction to some of the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting.

Watercolour painting - intermediate

Wednesday evenings at Diamond Creek, this course is designed for students who have completed a beginners watercolour class.

Note: This activity is not running in Term 2 2026.

Books, writing and languages

Creative writing - literary optimists

Monday afternoons at Diamond Creek, this is for passionate writers honing skills and working towards publication in a supportive group.

Creative writing for beginners

Tuesday afternoons at Diamond Creek, get your ideas down on paper in a friendly and supportive environment.

Family history

Tuesday mornings at Diamond Creek. Learn how to explore your family history.

Note: This activity is not running in Term 2 2026.

Italian Amici

Monday mornings at Diamond Creek, enjoy fun banter and group chat as you continue to develop your Italian conversation skills.

Japanese - advanced beginner (daytime)

Tuesday afternoons at Diamond Creek, for those who have already learned some of the basics and are ready to talk about daily life, hobbies and travel.

Japanese - advanced beginner (evenings)

Tuesday evenings at Diamond Creek, for those who have already learned some of the basics and are ready to talk about daily life.

Japanese - beginner

Tuesday mornings at Diamond Creek. For people new to learning Japanese.

Japanese intermediate

Tuesday afternoons at Diamond Creek. For those who already have a reasonable handle on some Japanese vocabulary and grammar (JLPT N5 level).

Community and social activities

Diamond Creek walking group

Wednesday mornings in Diamond Creek. Get out and about, stay fit and take in some fresh air with this friendly group.

Galloping Gardeners

Tour a local garden with like-minded group members and share tips, knowledge, and possibly even cuttings.
- Various days and locations.

Games and cuppa

Thursday afternoons at Diamond Creek. Drop in and join us - everyone is welcome!

Glee Club

Friday mornings at Diamond Creek, join this casual singing group - no experience or skill necessary.

Note: This activity is not running in Term 2 2026.

Walkie talkies walking group

Mondays mornings in Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge. Get out and about, stay fit and take in some fresh air with this friendly group.

Evening and weekend

Games MakerSpace

Monday evenings at Diamond Creek. Join in with other games lovers at this social MakerSpace!

Garden design

Join this weekend workshop and come away with a garden design and plant list perfectly curated for your garden space!

Harp Circle

Wednesday evenings at Diamond Creek. Join this monthly group for inspiration and fun to practice and improve your harp skills in a group environment.

Introduction to watercolour painting

Wednesday evenings at Diamond Creek. Join a fun and supportive environment to explore the beautiful world of watercolour.

Japanese - advanced beginner (evenings)

Tuesday evenings at Diamond Creek, for those who have already learned some of the basics and are ready to talk about daily life.

Punjabi cooking

Wednesday evenings at Hurstbridge, learn to cook (and eat) authentic Punjabi food!

Scrapbooking

Thursday evenings at Diamond Creek. Have fun learning the skills of papercraft and scrapbooking.

Note: This activity is not running in Term 2 2026.

Watercolour "inspired by gouache"

Thursday evenings at Diamond Creek. Discover the beauty of watercolour reimagined with the bold, velvety finish of gouache.

Watercolour painting - beginners Tuesday

Tuesday evenings at Diamond Creek, an introduction to some of the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting.

Note: This activity is not running in Term 2.

Watercolour painting - beginners Wednesday

Wednesday evenings at Diamond Creek, an introduction to some of the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting.

Watercolour painting - intermediate

Wednesday evenings at Diamond Creek, this course is designed for students who have completed a beginners watercolour class.

Note: This activity is not running in Term 2 2026.

Home and garden

Galloping Gardeners

Tour a local garden with like-minded group members and share tips, knowledge, and possibly even cuttings.
- Various days and locations.

Garden design

Join this weekend workshop and come away with a garden design and plant list perfectly curated for your garden space!

Punjabi cooking

Wednesday evenings at Hurstbridge, learn to cook (and eat) authentic Punjabi food!

MakerSpaces

Games MakerSpace

Monday evenings at Diamond Creek. Join in with other games lovers at this social MakerSpace!

Nature illustration MakerSpace

Friday afternoons at Diamond Creek. Gain inspiration and encouragement from other artists as you work on your own nature illustration projects.

Quilting circle MakerSpace

Fridays at Diamond Creek. Bring your quilting projects and work alongside like-minded people.

Yarn and Needle MakerSpace

Tuesday afternoons at Diamond Creek. Have a bit of a ‘yarn’ while doing crochet, knitting or any other yarn or needle crafts.

Music, dance and performance

Glee Club

Friday mornings at Diamond Creek, join this casual singing group - no experience or skill necessary.

Note: This activity is not running in Term 2 2026.

Guitar 'Hum and Strum'

Friday mornings at Diamond Creek, create music with others in this sing and play along guitar group class. Beginners welcome.

Harp Circle

Wednesday evenings at Diamond Creek. Join this monthly group for inspiration and fun to practice and improve your harp skills in a group environment.

Wellbeing and health

Diamond Creek walking group

Wednesday mornings in Diamond Creek. Get out and about, stay fit and take in some fresh air with this friendly group.

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) HLTAID009

This course provides you with the knowledge and training to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults and children when they are ill or injured.

Tai chi - all levels

Wednesday mornings at Diamond Creek. Join this gentle exercise group for meditation, core strength and more.

Tai chi - beginners

Thursday mornings at Diamond Creek. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

Tai chi - beginners combined

Thursday mornings at Diamond Creek. Suitable for beginners of all ages, levels of ability and mobility, including those who participate fully seated.

Walkie talkies walking group

Mondays mornings in Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge. Get out and about, stay fit and take in some fresh air with this friendly group.

Find us

119 Cowin Street, Diamond Creek

Find out more about how to get here and how to contact us.

Looking for something else?

You can also view courses and activities:

at our Eltham Hub
at our Panton Hill Hub
at all locations by topic

Quotes

Here's what our Diamond Creek participants had to say:

"The class brings friends, skill and joy to my life."

"I have learnt skills that have improved my quality of life. I have met amazing people on the journey."

"My group never fails to stimulate my thinking and bring laughter to the day."

Social story

Visiting Diamond Creek Living & Learning Hub(PDF, 10MB)

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