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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Questacon STEM Network: Hunter Region Educator Meetups

by Cristelle Govender • 30 October 2025

Dates: Wednesday 5th November 2025 & Thursday 4th December 2025 Time: 5pm - 6:30pm (arrive from 4:45pm) Cost: FREE Tickets: HERE Are you a Hunter Region STEM educator with an interest in building your professional connections? Join in the launch of the Hunter Region STEM Network! Connect with fellow educators, get hands-on with STEM activities, and boost your STEM teaching confidence. Meet other educators and build your professional networks, engage in hands-on STEM activities, and discuss classroom implementation, gain insights into high quality STEM resources and programs, access Q.Ed Community, Questacon’s Education Community of Practice. With the support of local educators, Questacon facilitates state-based STEM network meetings, connecting educators with each other, with resources, and with the local STEM community. Each meeting you’ll hear from local educators about their classroom practice, connect to your local Questacon Regional Leader, complete a creative hands-on STEM activity, and explore how you can extend and enrich your STEM teaching. Things to know: Suitable for NSW primary and high school teachers, school lab techs, pre-service teachers and outreach educators, as well as those with an interest in STEM education Meetings are FREE to attend, but registration is essential to secure your spot Afternoon tea provided If the location or dates don’t suit you, you can express your interest in future opportunities via the application form Meetings are held each term, but places are limited. About the Program: Questacon Regional Leaders are in every state and territory, building networks of educator communities across the country. Q.Ed community is a hub for state-based communities of practice led by teachers and facilitated by Questacon. With regular, in-person and virtual meets, a Teams channel to chat, professional learning resources and grab'n’go activities and more, Q.Ed community gives you the access, networking and resources to elevate your STEM classroom, wherever you are. For more information contact: teachers@questacon.edu.au or view the event on the Questacon website