Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House

Colouring with Helen
2026-06-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-26 09:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House, 6 Pengilley Avenue, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233, Australia
Colouring with Helen
Unwind, get creative, and enjoy some mindful colouring in a relaxed and friendly space.
Join Helen every Friday from April 24 to June 26th at Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House.
🕤 9:30am
No experience needed—just come along and enjoy some calm, creative time.

Introduction to Using Oil Paints
2026-06-14 13:00 - 17:00
Suitable for beginners to the medium

Date 14th of June
Time: 1pm – 5pm (4 hours)
Venue: Marrar Woorn, Media Room
Tutor: Sarah Doyle (View her work on Instagram: @doylee_art)

All materials provided
Curious about oil painting but not sure where to start? Not ready to invest in materials just yet? You’re not alone.
This relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop covers the essentials—materials, setup, cleaning, mediums, solvents, and the basics of colour mixing (including why value matters more than you think). Once you’ve got the foundations, you’ll create your own interpretation of a local coastal scene—no rigid rules, just guidance and space to explore. We’ll pause midway for tea or coffee to reflect, chat, and check in on your progress.
A low-pressure way to get familiar with oil painting and see if it’s for you.
The Tutor
Sarah is a visual artist whose work explores the interplay between ocean, sky, and land. Inspired by a long connection to Apollo Bay, her oil and acrylic paintings balance mood with a sense of whimsy.

Weaving & Spinning
2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-04 13:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates
TUESDAYS, Weekly, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Marrar Woorn
BYO materials & equipment.

Open Studio Art Group
2026-06-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-04 13:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates
A peer support art group held at Apollo Bay Community Hall (also known as the Apollo Bay Senior Center) at 4 Whelan Street.
The group meets weekly on Tuesdays during the school term.
BYO art materials in any medium. There is no cost to participate.

Weaving & Spinning
2026-06-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-16 13:00 - 15:00
TUESDAYS, Weekly, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
THURSDAYS, every first and third Thursday of the Month, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Marrar Woorn
BYO materials & equipment.

Intro to Wood Carving & Spoon Making
2026-06-27 10:00 - 15:00
Presented by: Otways Bushcraft Co.

Date: Saturday, June 27th (First Saturday of School Holidays)
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Marrar Woorn or TBA
Suitability: Ages 8+ to 99
Pricing: $15 per person
Materials: All tools and timber will be provided by OBC.
Capacity: Maximum 12 participants

Workshop Overview
Reconnect with nature and learn the timeless art of bushcraft. This hands-on workshop guides participants through the process of transforming a piece of raw timber into a functional wooden spoon.
The session begins with a nature walk to ground ourselves in the environment, followed by a deep dive into tool safety and craftsmanship. Participants will learn to use and maintain:

Scandi-edged fixed blade knives
Folding saws
Gouge and chisel-style tools

By the end of the day, you won’t just walk away with a handcrafted spoon; you’ll have the skills, safety knowledge, and confidence to continue carving independently.

Patchwork & Quilting Club
2026-07-07 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-04 13:30 - 16:00
All are welcome to join the Patchwork and Quilting Club!
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:30pm to 4pm.Call Val on 0437637929 for more information.

Intro to fire
2026-08-01 10:00 - 17:00
Presented by: Otways Bushcraft Co.

Date: Saturday 1 August
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: TBA
Suitability: Ages 8+ to 99
Pricing: $30 per person
Materials: All tools and timber will be provided by OBC.
Capacity: Maximum 12 participants

Workshop Overview
Participants will learn the basics of firemaking in the field, looking at safety, equipment, different techniques and fire styles and for those who feel up to it a chance to explore ancestral techniques like fire by friction will be available.
