Made @ The Place

Free July Workshops Enrolling Now

The next round of 'Made @ The Place' is based on Watercolour Landscapes with local artist, Alarna Lerch.


The FREE program will be running from 26th July to 16th August.  The first lesson will consist of familiarising ourselves with the different types of brushes we will be using. Later, the class will be sharing ideas on places that they feel connected to and would like to paint and replicate!


All materials and resources are provided as well as light meals and refreshments for participants. Support workers are welcome to attend.


If you would like to reserve a spot in our youth art program or know someone who would be interested, register by calling us on (02) 4032 5500, emailing Gabrielle at youthprograms@theplacecharlestown.org.au or clicking here to fill out the enrolment form - limited spots available so get your registrations in quick!


The workshops are based at The Place: Charlestown Community Centre located at Charlestown Square which is easily accessed via Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.


This program is proudly funded by the NSW Government.


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