SHNC Course Guide
Health
Qi Gong
This class is a therapeutic form of Tai Chi involving low impact meditative exercise.
Ukulele – beginners – Wednesday
The ukulele is an easy and fun introduction to learning a musical instrument – it’s also known as “the most fun you can have with just 3 chords”. Our tutor Des, has led ukulele groups at the Melbourne Ukulele Music Festival and Surrey Hills Music Festivals, can help...
Watercolour painting – Wednesday afternoon
Our watercolour classes are extremely popular so you’ll need to be quick to grab your spot. Learning under the direction of award winning watercolour artist Vleda Palazzi, you will learn and explore various watercolour techniques that will soon have you creating a...
Ukulele – Intermediate – Wednesday
This class continues on from the beginner’s class and is open to others with some experience
Ukulele – Advanced – Wednesday
This class continues on from the beginner’s class and is open to others with some experience
Health
Yin Yoga and Meditation – Wednesday
Enjoy the benefits of Yin Yoga. Ranging from beginner to experienced. Beginners are warmly welcomed and all levels will feel encouraged and supported.PRIVATE EVENT – Regular Hirer
Health
Hatha yoga – Thursday
Enjoy the benefits of hatha yoga. Ranging from beginner to experienced. Beginners are warmly welcomed and all levels will feel encouraged and supported.
Parent/carer led playgroup – Thursday
Playgroups help connect children, carers and families with others in the community. They are often the first experience young children have in getting to know others outside of their immediate family and friendship group. Our playgroup sessions are held in a large,...PRIVATE EVENT – Regular Hirer
Health
Community
Table tennis
Join a friendly group of people who meet socially each week to play table tennis. You don’t have to be a table tennis star to have fun while meeting people from your neighbourhood! All abilities and ages welcome.
Pilates – Thursday
Pilates continues to increase in popularity as a form of exercise. It’s a great alternative to the gym or perfectly complements your regular gym workouts. Our Pilates classes focus on strengthening the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles that will help to improve...
Strength Training – Thursday 7.15pm
These classes are facilitated by YMCA instructors and focus on exercising core muscles using weights. Enrolled participants may re-enrol using the ticketing system below. If you are new to our Strength program, you must not use the ticketing system. Participants are...
Leisure
Book Group Thursday
A group that meets to enjoy reading with other like minded people on the 1st Thursday of the month 7.30pm -9.30pm.
Leisure
Creative
Shodo – Japanese Calligraphy – NEW
We welcome back Junko who will take you through the art of Shodo. Shodo (calligraphy) is where an ink-dipped brush is used artistically to create Chinese “kanji’ and Japanese ‘kana’ characters and remains a traditional part of Japanese culture....PRIVATE EVENT – REGULAR HIRER
Leisure
Creative
Sumi-e Japanese Ink Art for beginners – NEW
We welcome back Junko who will take you through “Japanese ink art workshop for beginners” – Sumi-e. In the workshop, you will prepare your own ink then learn to make and use different Sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese...
Leisure
Creative
Community
Needleworkers – NEW
Come together in a relaxed space and chat while enjoying the art of needlework: bring along your knitting, crocheting, embroidery or whatever needlework you have on the go. Runs every 2nd Sunday of the month.PRIVATE HIRE- CONFIRMED
What’s New
Japanese Art – Shodo and Sumi-eSaturday 7 March
Join artist Junko Azukawa in two facilitated workshops that focus on Japanese Ink painting (Sumi-e) and Calligraphy (Shodo). […]
Fermented Beverages and FoodsSaturday 29 February
Back by popular demand join Monique from CERES Fair Food and learn about the benefits and how to ferment various beverages and foods. […]
Surrey Hills Bushfire Relief concertFriday 3 April 7.00-10.30pm
Join us as we raise money for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal with local performers and artists. […]