Art Classes (Term 3, 2026)

Name: Art Classes (Term 3, 2026)
Start: 2026-07-17T13:00:00+1000
End: 2026-09-18T15:00:00+1000
Location: Craig Family Centre

Fri, 18 Sep, 1pm - 3pm AEST

Craig Family Centre

Ashburton VIC, Australia

Craig Family Centre

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Description

Participants must sign up as Craig Family Centre members to access free programs.
Priced at $15 p/year for your family. Membership ends 31/12/2026. Concession rates apply.

Free Community Art Class

Fridays | 1:00–3:00pm | Craig Family Centre, Ashburton

This welcoming, volunteer-led program is open to adults of all skill levels and offers a chance to learn new techniques, connect with others, and enjoy a friendly, supportive environment.

🎨 What to Expect Each Week

🖌️ Rotating Artists & Mediums
Enjoy a variety of art experiences, with different volunteer artists leading the sessions.
🎨 Diverse Art Forms
Across the term you’ll explore watercolours, air-drying clay, Christmas card making, and more exciting mediums.

👥 Volunteer-Led Variety
Each volunteer teaches for two weeks, sharing their own specialty—ensuring every session feels fresh, unique, and inspiring.

🪑 Relaxed, Flexible Space
Not ready to dive into art just yet? Bring along your own craft project and enjoy the social atmosphere.

💡 Want to Teach?

We’re always looking for new volunteers to share their artistic knowledge. If you’d like to lead a future session, email communityprograms@craigfc.org.au.

Details

💰 Cost: Free
📍 Craig Family Centre, 7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton
📅 Dates: Fridays
🕐 Time: 1:00–3:00pm

Come create, learn, and connect with your community through art!

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Our Story

The Craig Family Centre has been a treasured meeting place and children's centre for over 60 years in the Ashburton community.

The Craig Family Centre started its life as a result of a £2,000 bequest from the niece of WEJ Craig, an early Camberwell businessman. Money was donated to the Camberwell City Council to build a Children's Centre as a memorial to her uncle in the part of Ashburton known then as Alamein.

Alamein was built from 1948 by the Victorian government to provide housing for low income families after the Second World War. Many returned servicemen settled in the area in streets named after battles they had fought, planes they had fought in and significant events of the war. The main thoroughfare was named Victory Boulevard.

Most families consisted of working men, with women who were homemakers. Young mothers wanted a community space where they and their children could meet to share experiences. They worked hard to establish 'The Craig', which evolved over the years.

The original building grew bit by bit with various sections added as funding became available. A Neighbourhood House, community health centre (now Access Health & Community) and Maternal and Child Health Service was added to create a Community Hub known as the Craig Family Centre.

In the tradition of the original families, after many years of lobbying, including a petition signed by over 1,200 local residents, the Boroondara City Council approved a four-year-old kindergarten at the Craig, and to the delight of local families the original childcare centre was demolished and works began on our new Children's Hub! In 2015 our newest development was opened and in 2016 our four-year-old kindergarten program took its first enrolments.

The Craig Family Centre looks forward to continuing to grow with the Ashburton community and upholding our strong tradition of providing welcoming, relevant quality services to local residents.

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