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What's On

Here's where we will keep you updated with what's happening at the college.

Upcoming Events:

Ready, Set, Sew

Learn a Skill for Life

Join us in the FabLab for some great fun and learn new skills at the same time.

Discover your hidden talent for sewing in this creative and educational program.

Research and produce a range of simple sewing projects while developing a solid foundation in sewing techniques, safe work practices, and practical skills that can lead to further training, a micro-business or side hustle, or simply be enjoyed.

Develop sewing machine skills including threading the machine, stitching seams and quality finishing of work. You will use one of the sewing machines provided by the College or bring your own machine on which to increase your confidence.

This program provides supportive, inclusive and practical learning designed for adults of all abilities.

Accredited Units

FSKRDG004 Read and respond to short and simple workplace information FSKNUM004 Locate, compare and use highly familiar measurements for work

Non-accredited Module NAC_SRS Sewing Room Safety

Support Workers encouraged to attend with their clients

Course Structure

Interactive Classroom, includes practical activities

Event Details:

Thurs - 1:00pm - 3:00pm x 3 weeks
Fri 9:30am - 2:30pm x 3 weeks
From Thur 4 - Fri 19 December

Venue: MakerSpace

4 Albert Cct Port Macquarie

Cost:

FREE for eligible students
$740.00 for General Attendee

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Limited places available

Download the flyer below

Upcoming Activities:

Makerspace creative crafters workshop:

EXTRA WORKSHOP DAY IN NOVEMBER!

We are excited to advise that we have 2 workshops this month on Saturday 22 November & Saturday 29 November.

It's a great opportunity to get your creative juices flowing before Christmas.

Please note: there is no workshop in December 2025

Our Circle of Friends will be back to usual in 2026 and would love you to join them on the 4th Saturday each month from 10am.

Do you have interests in a variety of textile and art mediums such as hand stitching, machine sewing, mixed media, design, knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, up cycling clothes, recycling textiles or paper and macrame to name a few....

We will update our What's On page and let you know planned workshops, when the time comes, you will need to book - so just call us on: 6583 7288

Alterations 101 Workshops

COST:

$35.00 per workshop

WHERE:

MakerSpace

4 Albert Cct, Port Macquarie

CALL US TO REGISTER:

02 6583 7288

WHEN:

1 November 10:00am - 12:00pm

4 November 6:00pm - 8:00pm

15 November 10:00am - 12:00pm
18 November 6:00pm - 8:00pm
2 December 6:00pm - 8:00pm

13 December 10:00am - 12:00pm

Session focus:

Adapt a jacket. Bring your own jacket from your wardrobe or an op shop.
Bring your own project. Teacher present to share skills and help you gain confidence on the machine. CANCELLED
Beginners refresher- gain basic machine skills and confidence.
Thrift a dress. Let’s alter a dress to fit well or make it into something else.
Bring your own project. eg hem a pair of jeans. Teacher present to share skills and help you gain confidence on the machine.
Bring your own project perhaps finish a project from an earlier workshop. Teacher present to share skills and help you gain confidence on the machine.

In-Term Kids Art Workshops

Age: K-2 group kids

Mondays 4 - 5:30pm

$25.00 per lesson

Gaye's workshops not only focus on developing skills, learning about different art techniques, exploring different mediums and learning about varying art styles, it is also a way to assist children to enjoy the process of creating and the peacefulness that expanding creativity brings.

Age: Primary 3-6yrs

Tuesdays 4 - 5:30pm

$25.00 per lesson

Age: High School 7-10yrs

Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30pm

$35.00 per lesson

To enrol or for any questions, please email Gaye on heartworx.art@gmail.com.

School Holiday Programs

Gaye hosts a variety of school holiday programs, which will have different themes to keep children interested.

Please check our MakerSpace events page or MakerSpace Facebook page to register for upcoming holiday programs.

F A S T T R A C K Y O U R F U T U R E

Fast-track into a job or further study with free skills training this summer. Explore your interests, gain new skills for in-demand jobs and industries and take control of your future.

Students meeting criteria may be eligible for funding under CSO.Please check our website or call us on 6583 7288 to find out more. https://www.mnccc.edu.au/govtsubsidies