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As we begin to look forward to 2020 it

promises to be an exciting time at the

Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre.

An arts focused Summer School will

launch us into the new year. With 22

different workshops held over two

weeks you are sure to find a workshop

to inspire your creativity.

All your favourite classes, new

workshops and exciting new Learn to

Sew projects will commence the week of

February 3rd. Stay tuned for more

details.

We look forward to seeing you in 2020,

and remember, to stay up to date with

programs, workshops and classes, add

your name to our mailing list; It’s as easy

as dropping us an email.

Louis Joel Arts &

Community Centre

5 Sargood Street, Altona 3018

e: [email protected] | w: ljac.com.au | p: 9398 2511

Term 1 Program

2020

Now on in Joel Gallery

Coming Soon to Joel Gallery

LEARNING CURVE Hobsons Bay Arts Society

Learning Curve is a group exhibition by participants of Hobsons Bay Arts Society art classes and social art groups. This exhibition features a diverse showcase of artworks created in or inspired by HBAS learning and group environments.

Launch: Friday 6 December at 7pm | Exhibition runs: 7 December to 19 December

THE QUILTING DIVAS Seabreeze Quilters An exhibition of quilting and patchwork by Seabreeze Quilters.

Exhibition runs: 21 December to 2 January

CREATIVE SUMMER SCHOOL 2020

Joel Gallery Workshops for the creative mind and spirit. Papermaking, paper marbling, fabric dyeing, cooking, macramé and more! Program runs: 3 January to 16 January

We acknowledge that we are on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their

continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past,

present and emerging, and, through them, to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are now open for the Joel

Gallery exhibition: Arts in the West

The exhibition will showcase work inspired

by the landscape and attractions of

Melbourne’s west.

For this exhibition, Melbourne’s west is

defined as the municipalities of Brimbank,

Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton,

Moonee Valley and Wyndham.

Any artform is eligible for the exhibition.

For more information and to submit your

application go to: www.ljac.com.au/arts-in-the-west

Applications close: Monday 9

December at 5pm

Call for Exhibitors

Papermaking This Paper Making Workshop with Michelle from Paperazzi Design Studio is 3 hours of hands-on, creative

fun! She will encourage you to reuse, reinvent and recycle and turn your paper scraps, veggie waste and

garden cuts into your own handmade paper. You will learn the ancient art of paper making from start to

finish! From basic pulp paper making techniques, to pulp production, forming, couching and drying, you

will make beautiful finished handmade paper you can take home. You will get all materials supplied to

make your own paper! Notes and paper making recipes to continue your learning. Feel free to bring along

a selection of flora from your garden and an apron if you like. Bookings required.

When: Saturday 4 January

10am-1pm

Cost: $55

Bookings: Online|trybooking.com Email| [email protected] Phone| 9398 2511

Wine, Cheese and Art

Join us for a glass of wine and a really good cheese to celebrate the start of our Creative Summer School.

Talk to some of the tutors and check out the great program we have planned. Celebrate all things creative.

Bookings required. Free admission.

When: Friday 3 January 7pm-9pm

Cost: Free


Summer School

Crafternoon with Cocktails or Mocktails

Join Carol for an afternoon of crafting and a cocktail or two (or a mocktail). Learn to make a simple purse or

keyring fob in this hands on, handmade class. Material are supplied so just bring yourself. Lots of laughter

guaranteed.


1pm-4pm

Cost: $35


Paper Marbling You’ve probably seen paper marbling before; you may even have tried your hand at it. Let us take you beyond the basic to create stunning designs with beautiful colours and patterns.

In this workshop you will master traditional marbling techniques, free-form techniques, different marbling mixtures and material marbling. Have fun creating your own marbled paper, material marbling and see demonstrations of more advanced techniques. Marbled paper is great for children and adults alike and can be used to create beautiful gifts…or to keep for yourself! When: Saturday 4 January

2pm-5pm

Cost: $75


Summer School

Macramé Soap on a Rope Sick of having slimy soap that runs out quickly? Put your favourite soap into your macramé bag and watch

it last longer, as it doesn't get waterlogged & literally melt away! Learn how to make your own rope

macramé bag and take home a bar of locally made cold pressed soap (made with organic coconut oil) for

your new bag. Great for hanging in the shower or next to the tap outside. Bookings required

When: Sunday 5 January

11am-12.30pm

Cost: $22


Macramé Pot Hanger Create your own macramé pot hanger, with your choice of matching pot. Learn a variety of knots so you

can make another one... or even design your own hanger! The pot hanger will give participants a great

taste of macramé and is great for both beginners and those who wish to rejuvenate their love for knots!

Bookings required

When: Sunday 5 January

1pm-3pm

Cost: $25


1. Arashi Shibori Fabric Dyeing The first of our series of fabric dyeing workshops is Arashi Shibori dyeing. The cloth is subjected to twisting

and scrunching onto a long pipe and secured with bands, so that portions of it resist the dye when the

whole piece of cloth is immersed in a dye bath. The result leaves a beautiful random coloured texture on

the cloth. Watch the magic happen after you wash out the fabric. No previous experience is necessary. You

can do each workshop individually or the whole series for a complete dyeing experience!

When: Monday 6 January

10am-1pm

Cost: $40


Patchwork – Quilt top in a day! Have you always wanted to make a quilt but didn’t know where to start? Or think that you don’t have the

time to make one? Join Carol for this one-day speed sewing class that will have you walking away with a

lap size quilt top ready for the next stage! We can provide a limited number of sewing machines if you

don’t have one. We will send you a materials list, you bring your sewing machine (if you have one) and

your lunch and we’ll put on morning and afternoon tea! Bookings required.


10am-4pm

Cost: $35


Macramé Pot Hanger Create your own macramé pot hanger, with your choice of matching pot. Learn a variety of knots so you

can make another one... or even design your own hanger! The pot hanger will give participants a great

taste of macramé and is great for both beginners and those who wish to rejuvenate their love for knots!

Bookings required

When: Tuesday 7 January

1pm-3pm

Cost: $25


Summer School

Creative Community Morning Tea Join us for a Creative Morning Tea! Just because we can. Come and talk about creativity in general – what

workshops and classes you would like to see happen at the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre. Or just

come for a cuppa and a piece of cake!

When: Thursday 9 January

11am-12pm

Cost: Free


2. Procion Fabric Dyeing

Join textile artist, Lorraine Rogers in the second of the three workshops she is presenting on fabric dyeing.

In this workshop, Lorraine will show you how to dye cotton fabric using a low water method. The

instructions on how to achieve gradations of colour. Getting the values right leads to a strong and

interesting design in your work. Participants will be working with six basic colours that will be premixed.

Instructions will be given for safely mixing your own dyes at home to use. Bookings required.

When: Wednesday 8 January

10am-1pm

Cost: $40


Macramé Wall Hanger Create a unique masterpiece! Macramé; the art of tying knots to create beautiful artwork. Learn a variety

of macramé knots to complete a modern wall hanging. Once you’ve mastered these basic knots, you can

design you own! Pattern and all material supplied. Finished pieces is approx. 30cm wide x 50cm long.

Bookings required When: Wednesday 8 January

1pm -4pm

Cost: $50


Summer School

Summer School

Zip Wrangling Our talented Carol is back again and this time it’s to teach two different techniques on how to put a zip

into a bag. The skills learned here can be translated into all other things needing zips – clothing, cushion

covers, other bags. A list of materials needed will be supplied. Bring your sewing machine - a limited

number of sewing machines are available to use if you don’t have one. Bookings required.


11am-2pm

Cost: $20


Midnight Magic Sewing Event Have you ever been to a Midnight Magic? If this is your first time at a Midnight Magic, this is how it works.

A group of crafting enthusiast bring their sewing machines (or hand sewing, knitting or whatever craft they

like) and their projects and they sew and craft from 4pm until midnight! Everyone brings something to

share for dinner, some bring wine or something to drink with dinner and then it’s sew, chat, laugh, eat,

sew and repeat! If that sounds like fun to you – come along and join fellow enthusiasts for a great night

out. Bookings required.


4pm-Midnight

Cost: $20


Crafternoon with Cocktails or Mocktails

Join Carol for an evening of crafting and a cocktail or two (or a mocktail). Learn to make a simple purse or

keyring fob in this hands on, handmade class. Material are supplied so just bring yourself. Lots of laughter

guaranteed! Bookings required

When: Friday 10 January

7pm-10pm

Cost: $35


Movie Food

In this hands-on workshop, you will be part of the action as you help create a Movie Food menu. Lynda will

provide the recipes and we will bake, make and create a delicious grazing menu to eat while watching a

romantic movie. Bookings required.


4pm-8pm

Cost: $30


Natural Plant-based Fabric Dyeing Are you curious about how to create sustainable, non-toxic dyes from plant materials? Discover how to use materials readily available in the kitchen or garden to create beautiful sustainable natural colour in textiles. Session will look at natural dyeing techniques including preparation of dyes and fabrics, the dyeing process and eco-printing techniques and the variety of plant materials that can be used to create dyes. All materials and fabric supplied. Bookings required.

When: Tuesday 14 January

1pm-4pm

Cost: $30


“A Cut Above” Linocut Blocks Are you daunted by the time, effort and skill required to carve and print a large lino block? This workshop

will introduce you to the process of carving and printing a small block over 3 relaxing hours, punctuated

with refreshing ‘pick-me-up’ sparkling mocktails. Take home lots of prints – as gift tags, cards or little

works of art for framing. All materials supplied. Bookings required.


1pm-4pm

Cost: $35


3. Procion Fabric Dyeing

Lorraine Rogers is presenting the final in the series of three dyeing workshops. You can join any of these

workshops as Lorraine discusses further the process of dyeing fabric and basic colour recipes. Bookings

required.


10am-1pm

Cost: $40


Summer School

Picture Perfect Picnic Let’s talk picnic food and how great the magazines make it look but we know how much time and effort

that picnic lunch will take to make. Lynda will give you a menu of ideas that are easy to make, delicious to

eat and that will look great too. The best part is that we will have a picnic after the workshop to sample all

the yummy food created. Bookings required.


11am-1pm

Cost: $30


Japanese Bookbinding In this 3-hour workshop with Paperazzi Design studios resident paper artist, Michelle Lackenby, you will

learn a variety of Japanese binding stitch techniques and patterns and create your very own books to take

home. The techniques covered include simple Japanese stitch, Japanese stab binding, Hemp stitch and

tortoise shell binding. Each technique builds on the last and all notes and materials will be supplied so you

can create your own set of soft cover books to take home. Michelle will demonstrate the art of

Suminagashi, also known as Japanese Marbling, guiding you through the process step-by-step, before

creating your own beautiful marbled papers. Come along and have a fun afternoon creating your very own

handmade books combining Japanese binding and paper marbling techniques! No experience necessary

and all materials will be provided. Bookings required.


10am-1pm

Cost: $50


Leather Wrap Journal Do you need a new yearly planner, journal or sketchbook? Now is the perfect time to learn all about making your very own leather-bound journal with bookbinding guru Michelle Lackenby from Paperazzi Design studio. Michelle will guide you through the step-by-step method and share the tips and tricks to create your own beautiful handmade leather journal with a long stitch spine. All materials provided on the day plus notes for you to continue your bookbinding practice at home. This workshop will cover the techniques behind creating your very own Leather-bound journal – complete

with long stitch spine and beautiful papers! This bookbinding technique creates visual diaries, portfolios,

photo albums – the list is endless! No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. Bookings

required.


2pm-5pm

Cost: $70


Summer School

Visual Arts Together is an inclusive arts program bringing older adults and those living with disability together to explore and create art in a social setting.

Share a cuppa and conversation while being guided and supported to develop skills and confidence in artmaking.

Thursdays, 10.30am–12.30pm Feb 6 to Mar 26 Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre 5 Sargood Street Altona

All materials included, All abilities welcome Concession: $40 (8 weeks) Full: $80 (8 weeks)

For more information or to book, phone 9398 2511 or email [email protected]

VISUAL ARTS TOGETHER

Repair Café Volunteers Enjoy tinkering and have skills in repairing everyday items? Repair cafes are run by volunteers

to promote repair, share knowledge about how to fix things, and build a more sustainable

community.

Repairers can have skills in fixing electrical items, furniture, clothing & textiles, bikes, tools and

more. Louis Joel Arts & Community is looking for people interested in being a part of a repair

café at the Centre.

If you have skills in repairing household items and are interested in finding out more, we’d love

to hear from you at [email protected]

Have other skills you’d like to share? There are lots of other opportunities to be involved.

Send us an email or drop by the Centre for a chat.

mailto:[email protected]

PAINTING & DRAWING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

WATERCOLOUR & ACRYLICS *

Join Caroline Brett an artist and teacher with 50 years’ experience to learn how to paint in watercolour or acrylics. Sought after for private commissions Caroline has been honoured with awards throughout her extensive career.

Mondays

10am-12pm

Contact Caroline Brett

p: 0439 893 721

Fees Apply

WATERCOLOUR WITH TED DANSEY *

Join highly regarded artist Ted Dansey for this watercolour class. Ted has exhibited in numerous solo shows as well as a number of group shows. He is a multi-award-winning artist whose latest wins include Best Watercolour 2017 Hobsons Bay Rotary Art show and ANL Maritime Art award 2017.

Mondays

12.30pm-2.30pm

Contact Ted Dansey

p: 0417 322 970

w: ted-dansey.com

$20 per session

HBAS MONTHLY ACTIVITY NIGHT *

The Hobsons Bay Arts Society presents a series of monthly workshops by a guest artist. Workshops are open to all members and visitors looking to learn a new skill or technique. Contact Hobsons Bay Arts Society for more information.

4th Monday of

Month

7pm

Contact H.B.A.S.

e: [email protected]

Visitors

$5 to $10

Members Free

PASTEL, OIL & ACRYLICS WITH BILL KERR *

Oil, pastel and acrylic painter Bill Kerr teaches this art class. Bill has been painting most of his life and is a member of the Victorian Artists Society and the Pastel Society of Victoria. Bill has won many awards for his work.

Tuesdays

10am-12pm

Contact Bill Kerr

p: 9398 3271

$15 per session

ON LOCATION SKETCHING WITH NANCY *

Nancy Belyea hosts this popular outdoor sketching group that concentrates on capturing the likeness of local people and scenes. The group learns new techniques in an informal setting. Meet in the foyer of the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre.

Tuesdays

1pm

Contact Nancy Belyea

p: 0411 350 435

Casual weekly

$5

Per Term

$15

SOCIAL PAINTING GROUP * This friendly group comes together to create in a social setting. Facilitated by local artist Gaye Bolton. w:artmegallery.com.au/artists/seller/profile/gayeboltong

Wednesdays

10am-12pm

Contact Gaye Pereira- Jackson

p: 0415 469 225

$2 per session

DRAWING SKILLS & TECHNIQUES*

Join Gaye Periera-Jackson as she shares her vast knowledge of drawing skills and techniques. w:artmegallery.com.au/artists/seller/profile/gayeboltong

Wednesdays

1pm-3pm

Contact Gaye Pereira- Jackson

p: 0415 469 225

$2 per session

DECORATIVE PAINTING WITH JANICE MURDOCH Join well-known local artist Janice in a class that requires no drawing ability. Learn decorative painting and create your own work of art.

Wednesdays

9.30am-11.30am

Contact Janice Murdoch

p: 0423 289 661

Fees Apply

ARTFUL DABBLERS *

BYO art & craft project to create in a friendly group environment.

Wednesdays

7.15pm-9.15pm

Contact Kirsten

p: 0417 056 762

$2 per session

VISUAL ARTS TOGETHER

An inclusive arts program bringing older adults and those living with disability together to explore and create art in a social setting

Thursdays

10.30am-12.30pm


P: 9398 2511

$80 per term ($40 conc.)

* Classes run by members of the Hobsons Bay Art Society. Hobsons Bay Arts Society Inc. warmly welcomes new

members into the arts community at our home within the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre. We are proud to have

been a part of the community for over 30 years and look forward to further developing a friendly & approachable

artists group, open to all ages, abilities & backgrounds. For further details email [email protected]

LANGUAGES

FRENCH FOR FRANCOPHILES A fun introduction to French in a relaxed environment. Learn to speak everyday French language with a small group over a glass of wine.

Tuesdays

Starting 4 February for 6 weeks

p: 9398 2511


$90

WRITING

CREATIVE WRITING Looking to join a writing group? Be inspired in a supportive, friendly workshop. Suitable for new and emerging writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Workshop convener Anna Fern has worked as a professional editor and is a published author.

Mondays

7pm-9pm

Starts 3 Feb to 23 March (no class 9 March)

p: 9398 2511


$105 full

$70 conc. (7 weeks)

CRAFT & TEXTILES

PATCHWORK CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS Start your patchwork & quilting adventure with a friendly group of quilters. All skill levels welcome. In this class you will learn the basics of quilting and begin to create your own quilt.

Mondays

10am-12pm

p: 9398 2511 $80 per term/$60 conc.

INTRODUCTION TO SEWING

Gain sewing skills and an introduction to techniques used in patchwork in this eight-week program. Materials list supplied and sewing machine available if needed.

Mondays 12.30pm-2.30pm

p: 9398 2511 $80

$60 conc.

SIT ‘N’ SEW Bring your knitting, crochet, hand sewing, cross stitch, embroidery or just sit and chat.

Tuesdays

12.30pm-3pm

p: 9398 2511 $3 per session

LEARN TO SEW – MODERN/TRADITIONAL PATCHWORK Learn to sew with this friendly & inclusive group. Gain sewing skills and patchwork techniques. This group is for beginners as well experienced quilters.

Thursdays

7pm-9pm

p: 9398 2511 $80 per term

$60 conc. per term

SEABREEZE QUILTERS WORKSHOPS

This group of quilters hold a monthly workshop where new techniques and skills are highlighted and taught. Everyone is welcome; members and non-members. Email [email protected] or phone 0409382510.

CREATIVE ARTS

ONE SPIRIT AFRICAN DRUMMING Join Fred Nii Addo, master dancer from Ghana, to learn the art of African drumming and dance.

Fridays 7pm-9pm

(check website for dates)

w: facebook.com/fredrickkpakpoaddo/

Fees apply

WERKZ THEATRE DRAMA GROUP Stimulate creativity, spontaneity & imagination while building performing skills. Age group: 13-17 years

Saturdays

11am-1pm

Contact Mia

e: dramawerkztheatre @gmail.com

Fees apply

HEALTH & WELLBEING

KINGS OF THE KITCHEN A cooking program for men of all ages. Join our volunteers in the kitchen at the Altona Senior Citizens Centre and learn, experiment, play, taste and take home what you cook.

Wednesdays

10am-12.30pm

p: 9398 2511 $10 per session

KINGS OF THE KITCHEN – NEW FRIDAY GROUP

We are currently taking expressions of interest for a new Friday Kings of the Kitchen Program. The new group is for men only and will run each Friday during school terms from 10am-12pm in the kitchen at the Altona Senior Citizens Centre. Register your interest by phoning us on 9398 2511.

B.O.B. CLUB (BOYS ONLY BARBECUE) Join Doug and help cook a barbecue lunch with this friendly & inclusive group. All men welcome; no booking necessary.

Every 2nd Monday

12pm

p: 9398 2511 $5 per session

CREATIVE ART THERAPY FOR ADULTS Art Therapy is a form of counselling that uses creative processes as a form of language; that enables you to express your true experience when words may be difficult to find. No art experience necessary. The healing is in the process, not the finished product. All materials supplied.

Wednesdays

7.15pm-9pm

Bookings required

Mairead Ashcroft

p: 0401 649 967

e: artoflifewith

[email protected]

w:

artoflifewithmairead.co

m

$20 per session

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - U3A Altona Inc

CARDS Members of U3A are welcome to join this inclusive card playing group.

Wednesdays

1.30pm-3.00pm

p: 9398 1346

U3A members

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS

U3A members are welcome to join this group as they solve cryptic crosswords.

Wednesday

10.30am-12pm

Fortnightly 5 Feb to 18 Mar

SPANISH ARMADA

Learn about the Spanish Armada which set off in 1588 to invade Protestant England and reinstate Catholicism.

Thursdays

10.30am-12pm

6 Feb to 5 March

p: 9398 1346 U3A members

LOCAL HISTORY

Thursdays

10.30am-12pm

19 & 25 March


FLORAL ART

Let U3A guide you in the art of making lovely floral arrangements

Thursdays

1.30pm-3pm

Fortnightly 6 Feb to 19 Mar


TRAVEL FRENCH

Learn the French that will help you on your travels.

Fridays

10.30am -12pm

Starts 31 Jan


U3A provide educational, recreational and social programs by voluntary seniors. Membership required to participate. U3A membership is $25 annually p: 9398 1346 e: [email protected] w: u3aaltona.org.au

GARDENING

JOEL GARDEN GURUS An opportunity to learn all aspects of gardening, learn about the environment from a gardening perspective, and create abundant edible garden beds throughout the Centre grounds.

Thursdays

Monthly

11am-1pm

p: 9398 2511


COMMUNITY

ALTONA HOMESTEAD Built in 1842, the homestead in Logan Reserve is opened to visitors by the Altona-Laverton Historical Society.

Tuesday

11am-2pm

w: alhs.com.au

No charge

ALTONA HOMESTEAD DEVONSHIRE TEA Enjoy a Devonshire Tea with homemade scones and jam.

1st Sunday of the Month

10.30am-2.30pm

w: alhs.com.au $8 per serve

SEABREEZE QUILTERS GENERAL MEETINGS General Meetings of the Seabreeze Quilters are a gathering of quilters who range in skills from beginners to award winning art quilters.

3rd Saturday of the month

12pm-4pm

p: 0403 382 510 Meets at Altona Meadows Library & Learning Centre

$3 members

$8 non-members

COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION —ALTONA BRANCH CWA Altona Branch is a group of women gathering for personal development, craft and cooking and rallying to support the local community.

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month

e:[email protected]

Meets at the Altona Senior’s Centre

LIONS CLUB – LEO’S MEETING Leo stands for Leadership, Experience & Opportunity. With the guidance of the Lions Clubs of Altona and Williamstown, the Leos organise events that serve the community and create awareness of local issues.

2nd & 4th Friday of the month


fb: facebook.com/leosclub hobsonsbay

HOBSONS BAY BOOMERANG BAGS Boomerang Bags works to reduce the use of plastic bags by engaging local communities in the making of Boomerang Bags – community made using recycled materials, Boomerang Bags provide a free, fun, sustainable alternative to plastic bags.

Tuesdays – Contact for session times

Call 0409 822 076

[email protected]

BIG HEART CHURCH Connect with your community, make new friends and catch up with old ones.

Sunday

10am-1pm

FREE | Contact Doug Townsend

p: 0403 049 316 | w: bigheartchurch.com

e:[email protected]

EDUCATION KUMON Kumon is an individual learning method. Students start with the level where they can attain a perfect score by studying on their own. The worksheets have been designed to allow students to figure out how to solve problems on their own.

Monday, Thursdays & Fridays

3pm-7pm

Contact Patience Quist

p: 0404 898 765

w: au.kumonglobal.com

Fees apply

SPACES FOR HIRE Venue hire is available for meetings, small parties, cultural events, special occasions, launches and classes. The

venue has a whiteboard, audio visual equipment, audio equipment, seating for 80 people and 14 trestle style

tables. The venue has spaces suitable for a range of classes using indoor or outdoor spaces. A kitchen to

support light catering is also available. Please contact the Centre on 9398 2511 for costs and availability GET INVOLVED Are you interested in volunteering, teaching a workshop or short course, or starting a group? Contact us or drop by

the Centre for a chat, we are happy to help!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Department of Health & Human Services

Hobsons Bay City Council

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