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The Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre is located at the base of the Dandenong Ranges, nestled in a peaceful bushland setting with native gardens.

About the Arts Centre

We offer a program of activities for adults and children including:

  • art classes with a focus on pottery and painting
  • gentle fitness activities
  • school holiday workshops.

Find out about upcoming classes, events and programs by subscribing to the Knox Arts and Events news.

The centre can also be hired for community meetings and events.

Term dates

  • Term 2 runs from Monday 15 April to Friday 28 June 2024.
  • No classes will be held on the public holidays - Thursday 25 April or Monday 10 June.
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Adult pottery classes

Adult pottery

Our experienced instructors teach the art of ceramics, covering both wheel and hand-building work, decorative techniques and glazing.

Beginner, intermediate and experienced students are welcome.

Mondays

  • 12 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Term 2: Monday 15 April to Monday 24 June
  • No classes on King's Birthday public holiday - Monday 10 June
  • Cost $280 (10 weeks).

Tuesdays

  • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, 1pm to 4pm and 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Term 2: Tuesday 16 April to Tuesday 25 June
  • Cost $308 (11 weeks).

Wednesdays

  • 12 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Term 2: Wednesday 17 April to Wednesday 26 June
  • Cost $308 (11 weeks).

Thursdays

  • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 
  • Term 2: Thursday 18 April to Thursday 27 June
  • No classes on ANZAC Day public holiday - Thursday 25 April
  • Cost $280 (10 weeks).

Fridays

  • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 
  • Term 2: Friday 19 April to Friday 28 June
  • Cost $308 (11 weeks).
     

Clay and firing (adult classes only)

  • Clay is available for students to purchase in 10 kilogram blocks at $20 per block
  • Clay firing is available with a 1 kilogram minimum
  • Clay firing costs $7 to students, and $10 for non-students.
Children's pottery classes

Children’s pottery

Under the guidance of our experienced tutors, these classes offer a fun and creative introduction to the art of pottery, designed for children aged 5 to 15 years.

Mondays

  • 4:30 pm to 6 pm
  • Term 2: Monday 15 April to Monday 24 June
  • No classes on King's Birthday public holiday - Monday 10 June
  • Cost $190 (10 weeks).

Tuesdays

  • 4:30 pm to 6 pm
  • Term 2: Tuesday 16 April to Tuesday 25 June
  • Cost $209 (11 weeks).

Wednesdays

  • 4:30 pm to 6 pm
  • Term 2: Wednesday 17 April to Wednesday 26 June
  • Cost $209 (11 weeks).

Thursdays

  • 4:30 pm to 6 pm
  • Term 2: Thursday 18 April to Thursday 27 June
  • No classes on ANZAC Day public holiday - Thursday 25 April
  • Cost $190 (10 weeks).

Fridays

  • 4:30 pm to 6 pm
  • Term 2: Friday 19 April to Friday 28 June
  • Cost $209 (11 weeks).
Painting and drawing classes

Acrylics or oil painting

In this course students will learn a broad spectrum of oil or acrylic painting techniques including:

  • still life and landscapes
  • composition and dimension
  • the mixing and building up of colour.

Classes are suitable for beginners and advanced. Every student receives individual tuition whilst working at their own level.

Mondays

  • 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
  • Term 2: Monday 15 April to Monday 24 June
  • No classes on King's Birthday public holiday - Monday 10 June
  • Cost $220 (10 weeks).

Painting and drawing

In this course students will develop skills in both painting and drawing, using a range of mediums. Suitable for all skill levels.

Mondays

  • 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  • Term 2: Monday 15 April to Monday 24 June
  • No classes on King's Birthday public holiday - Monday 10 June
  • Cost $220 (10 weeks).

Painting using watercolours

In this course students will develop skills and techniques using watercolours.

It is suitable for both beginner and experienced students.

Wednesdays

  • 10 am to 12 pm
  • Term 2: Wednesday 17 April to Wednesday 26 June
  • Cost $242 (11 weeks).
Children's art classes

In this course, children will be guided through a range of art mediums including:

  • watercolours
  • pastels
  • drawing
  • collage.

These are structured art classes for young and budding artists to develop their skills. Suitable for ages 7 years and up

Wednesdays

  • 4 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Term 2: Wednesday 17 April to Wednesday 26 June
  • Cost $209 (11 weeks).

Fridays

  • 4 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Term 2: Friday 19 April to Friday 28 June
  • Cost $209 (11 weeks).
Kids pottery parties

Looking for something different for your next child’s party? Try a kids pottery party. Children will create special clay pieces to keep, with help from our experienced tutors. Kids pottery classes are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years.

  • Saturday afternoons (subject to availability)
  • 1.5 hours duration
  • Up to 10 Children
  • Cost of $198

To book a kids pottery party or find out more, contact the Knox Arts and Events team on 9758 9180 or [email protected].

Location and contact details

1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156.

Phone: 9758 9180
Email: [email protected]

50s plus strength training

Take part in a resistance training program for people over 50. The program aims to increase your:

  • bone density
  • muscle strength
  • metabolic rate.

For further information, contact fitness instructor and personal trainer Gayle Knight on 0409 855 627.

Belly dancing workshops

American tribal style belly dancing workshops open to all ages and abilities.

For further information, contact instructor Jedda on 0416 377 073.

School holiday activities

Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre hosts a variety of school holiday activities including pottery and art workshops.

Information about these classes is made available approximately 1 month before each school holidays at knox.vic.gov.au/schoolholidays

Location and contact details

You can find us at:

1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156.

Phone: 9758 9180
Email: [email protected]

Office hours

  • Monday to Wednesday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: closed
  • Friday: 10 am to 4:30 pm

Venue accessibility

The Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre is accessible to people of all abilities.

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Need help?

Contact us and we will come back to you.

Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.

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