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Art Action

Explore, discover and create a range of art pieces using a number of materials and methods in a safe, fun and social environment. There is an emphasis on individual expression together with some group projects.
Explore techniques and art mediums
Experience the work of artists
Understand how things fit together

Art for all

Explore your creative side with a professional artist in a safe and private studio space. Engaging weekly sessions with social discussion and a variety of art mediums to evoke memories and build your sense of identity. A small supported group setting suitable for those with a learning disability or age related cognitive condition. All art materials provided.

Book Club

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Enjoy reading, sharing and discussing a
range of interesting books. This is a great
social activity and offers the opportunity
to meet new friends. First book (2019):
The Lost Man by Jane Harper.

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Music Alive

Tap your toes and sing along with visiting or Sandybeach entertainers who will lead us in a trip down memory lane by singing all your old favourite songs. Music Alive is interactive and covers a wide range of music genres for older adults. Afternoon tea provided and transport maybe available.

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Music Respite for Carers

Caring for a loved one can be challenging. Music Respite enables carers to have time to themselves, while supporting the person being cared for in a stimulating and caring setting. Includes light refreshments and transport may be available.

Learn writing skills

Have you always wanted to write and be published but wonder if your writing is good enough? Do you want to learn new skills and meet like-minded people? Do you want to study at your own pace and at a time that suits you?

With our face to face sessions and online workshopping Learn Writing Skills will provide you with a supportive and creative environment in which to experiment and test your writing with an ‘audience’ of your contemporaries. Whether you want to write fiction, non-fiction or poetry, this course will help you to:

• unlock your writing potential

• discover your own unique style and voice

• craft your work for publication

• build your confidence as a writer

• know your intended audience

• build a network of like-minded writers

• showcase your work

• submit your work for publication

Setting your writing goals and researching current trends, you will work towards submitting your work to writing competitions.

Artbeat

Get creative, express yourself and expand your mind! Be guided by a professional artist to develop your art skills while working at your own pace. Visual arts practice can lead to increases in social
engagement, psychological health and self-esteem and fostering a stronger sense of identity.
Afternoon tea provided and transport may be available.

Creative Arts

Have fun and express yourself through a wide range of creative theatre/movie based activities. Explore drama exercises, dance, poetry, making music, art and craft. Make new friends and enjoy
socialising on outings to the theatre and movies.

Writing Proficiency 

Develop and sustain an effective writing practice. You will hear and read the writing of your peers and be instructed on how to give constructive feedback as a peer editor. You will witness how the process of writing and rewriting results in masterful work. Be encouraged to be enthused by the uniqueness of individual styles and voices. Be prepared to be enriched by a variety of readings and writing techniques. Bring pen and paper
and any of your own writing you would like  suggestions for improvement on.

Writing Skills
Intensive Workshop

This workshop is for writers who have an  established and ongoing writing practice and for writers who want to reinvigorate their writing practice and work towards publication. Bring what you are currently working on and get instruction from your peers and tutor. Your tutor has thirty years experience in facilitating writing skills  workshops and seeing people through to publication.
Your tutor will bring in readings and writing  prompts to keep you motivated. You will be encouraged to think critically, analytically and communicate thoughtfully.

As part of the Learn Local organisations across Victoria we offer a range of education and training programs designed to meet your learning needs. We are a Government registered Learn Local organisation and deliver pre-accredited training. For more information of Learn Local Organistations please go to: http://learnlocal.org.au/

Readings by Sandybeach Writers

You are invited to an inspiring evening of readings by Sandybeach writers.  You will hear short stories, poetry, memoirs and  more by writers who have participated in creative writing classes at Sandybeach throughout the year.  The evening will be presented by tutor and poet Claire Gaskin.  Join us to listen to the readings and afterwards enjoy a chat with authors. Wednesday 20 November, 7-9pm. $5 includes a light refreshment. Contact us on 9598 2155  for more information and bookings.