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The countdown has officially begun for the Whitehorse Festive Season! Join us to celebrate with family and friends at one of our many fun and affordable events for all ages.
Family Weaving: Christmas Wreaths
In this workshop, adult and child learn different weaving techniques and work together to make a unique Christmas wreath.
When: Sunday 24 November, 10am - 11:30am
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: Families with children aged 6 and over
Cost: $60
Bookings: Required
Weaving: Christmas Wreaths - For adults
Get into the holiday spirit and learn how to make a unique Christmas wreath from materials sourced from nature.
When: Sunday 24 November, 12pm - 1.30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: Adults
Cost: $60
Bookings: Required
Scrappy Christmas Decorations
Learn how to turn textile into beautiful Christmas decorations! Supported by Whitehorse City Council's Waste Reduction and Recycling team.
When: Wednesday 27 November, 6pm – 7pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: Families
Cost: $5
Bookings: Required
Pet Portraits Drawing
Create a unique and personal gift for a loved one, or craft a hand-drawn keepsake for yourself in our Pet Portrait Drawing Workshop!
When: Sunday 1 December, 10.30am – 1pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: Adults
Cost: $60
Bookings: Required
Make Festive Decorations
Make Festive ornaments with local artists. Network with your new and old friends!
When: Thursday 5 December, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Blackburn Station Village
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free
Bookings: Required
Alcohol Ink Masterclass
Learn techniques for this fun and mesmerising medium; playing with Inks to make amazing artworks! Be prepared to get messy and have lots of fun.
When: Saturday 7 December, 2pm – 4pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: Adults
Cost: $70
Bookings: Required
Mini Master Cooks - Christmas Sugar Cookies
Kids will make Christmas-themed sugar cookies! A fun kids' cooking class where they will create various shapes and decorate with lots of festive colours.
When: Saturday 7 December, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: Children 9-12 yrs
Cost: $48
Bookings: Required
Make a Festive Paper Decoration
Make an easy festive paper decoration inside Schwerkolt Museum. Take inspiration from the cheerful greeting cards on display. Come along and enjoy some fun in the surrounds.
When: Saturdays and Sundays 7 to December 22, 1pm - 4pm
Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex
Age: 3 - 8 years
Cost: Free
Bookings: Not required
