Making Boomerang Bags out of Recycled Material & other Craft
The course will be taking place from Wednesday 19th of July from 3.30pm-5.30pm for 4-6 weeks depending on interest at Fawkner Community House at 79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
What are boomerang bags?
Boomerang Bags is a community driven initiative tackling plastic pollution at the grassroots level. Dedicated schools, community groups, and volunteers get together to make reusable ‘Boomerang Bags‘ using recycled materials as a means to replace plastic bags.
Criteria: If you want to make the bags, anyone that can use a sewing machine, sew a straight line & has an interest in recycling but other people welcome to cut up material, iron bags and help with finishing.
Cost: Free but donations for materials and cottons gratefully received. Limited spaces as only a few machines but anyone can bring along their own machine.
For bookings: email margaret.mwr@gmail.com
Groups involved: Fawkner Community House, Open Table, Fawkner Community Grocer, Sustainable Fawkner & Fawkner Food Swap
‘Heart & Soul’ Community Choir
Come and join our community choir. Learn a wide range of songs and how to sing in harmony. No experience needed, just a desire to sing in a fun and supportive group.
Thursdays: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm.
Dates: July 20-December 21, 2017
NO COST. 95 Major Road.
Sewing Made Easy
This course is designed for beginners through to
advanced sewers and ranges from learning to use
machines and over lockers through to
altering commercial patterns to suit your
personal measurements. Make a skirt, dress,
suit jacket and pants, tee shirt or blouse.
Fridays: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm.
Dates: July 21-December 22 , 2017 in school term.
NO COST. 79 Jukes Road.
Knitters’ Circle
The knitters’ Circle makes blankets, scarves, jumpers, beanies and socks for different charities and welcomes anyone who wants to volunteer to knit. All materials are provided by the group.
Wednesdays: 1.00 pm—3.30 pm.
Dates: : July 19-December 20, 2017
NO COST. 79 Jukes Road.
Saturday Craft Afternoons
Learn or share a skill, or simply enjoy sharing ideas and crafting in company with other crafters. No tutors, no fees. Just bring along your current project.
Fourth Saturday every month: 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Dates: : July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 25, December 23, 2017
Contact: sustainablefawkner@yahoo.com.au
NO COST. 79 Jukes Road.
Arranging & Growing Flowers
Do you have a passion for flowers? Come along to and learn, from an award winning professional florist, how to arrange flowers in creative and interesting ways – perfect for your home or as gifts. Get new ideas about cultivating flowers in your garden: what to grow and what conditions different species like.
Tuesdays: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm.
Dates:: July 18-December 19, 2017 in school term.
COST: $60 for 8 sessions plus some materials costs. Materials provided.
79 Jukes Road.
Traditional South Pacific Islands Basket Weaving
Learn the traditional, beautiful and complex craft of basket weaving from the South Pacific Islands. Using traditional materials such as pandanus fibre and coconut leaf start off with a small bag and move on to making more complex pieces.
Saturdays or Mondays: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm.
Dates: Saturday: October 7- October 28, 2017
Wednesday: November 8- November 29, 2017
COST: $60 for 4 sessions plus some materials costs. Materials provided.
79 Jukes Road.
*DATES AND ACTIVITIES MAYBE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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