Learning experiences don’t end when school is out, our learning activities and events continue all year round!
We’re excited to have you join us throughout January for a range of in-person and online programs and events including leathercraft workshops for children and teens, a sushi making workshop, an outdoor craft and activities morning, hip hop workshop, online craft videos plus so much more!
All available programs are listed below, you can also browse them HERE via our website or HERE via PDF.
FRIDAY 7 JANUARY
Hip Hop for Kids | 5-7 Years
Learn hip hop dance moves in a friendly environment. Two sessions available (10am: 5-7 years OR 11.15am: 8-12 years).
- Location: Strathtulloh, 3338
- Time: 10am – 12.15pm
- Cost: $5
- Click HERE to book
TUESDAY 11 JANUARY
Children’s Leathercraft Workshop | 7- 12 years – SOLD OUT
Led by an experienced lather craftsmen, children will learn to make a range of leather goods like keyrings, bookmarks, card holders and more.
- Location: Eynesbury, 3338
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: $15
- Click HERE to book
Teen’s Leathercraft Workshop | 13-18 years
Led by an experienced lather craftsmen, teens will learn to make a range of leather goods like keyrings, bookmarks, card holders and more.
- Location: Eynesbury, 3338
- Time: 2pm – 4pm
- Cost: $15
- Click HERE to book
THURSDAY 13 JANUARY
DIY Woolly Dogs Craft Activity | 7-13 years
Join local craft tutor Aml as she shows children how to make cute woolly dogs from wool and jars you might have lying around the house.
- Location: YouTube
- Time: Viewable from 8am
- Cost: Free
- Click HERE to view
MONDAY 17 JANUARY
Tissue Paper Art for Kids | 3-5 years
Join Council officer Melissa as she shows you how to get creative with tissue paper to make collage animals and paper transfer art!
- Location: YouTube
- Time: Viewable from 8am
- Cost: Free
- Click HERE to view
WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY
How to Make Sushi Rolls for Kids | 7-12 years
Led by our chef Carmen, children will learn the art of making the perfect sushi roll before enjoying their creation with their classmates.
- Location: Aintree, 3336
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $10
- Click HERE to book
FRIDAY 21 JANUARY
Outdoor Craft & Activities | 3-12 years – SOLD OUT
Join us for a fun filled morning of arts, crafts and games like bubble art, kite making, suncatcher creations and more! Onsite coffee van available.
- Location: Taylors Hill, 3037
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: Free
- Click HERE to book
TUESDAY 25 JANUARY
Sunset Painting Tutorial | 12 years and over
Join experienced art tutor Lisa as she shows you how to paint a simple sunset on canvas that you can easily replicate at home.
- Location: YouTube
- Time: Viewable from 8am
- Cost: Free
- Click HERE to view
THURSDAY 27 JANUARY
DIY Bug Stick Puppets | 3-5 years
Join Council officer Melissa as she shows you how to create bug stick puppets using craft supplies commonly found at home.
- Location: YouTube
- Time: Viewable from 8am
- Cost: Free
- Click HERE to view
OTHER ONLINE ACTIVITIES
The Melton Learning Directory YouTube channel boasts almost 200 videos that you can watch at any time covering a wide range of topics including cooking, art, craft, sustainability, gardening, dance and so much more! Here’s some we’ve picked out that you might like to do over the school holidays but you can browse the whole list HERE.