Have A Go Week! Learn for Life – Adult Learners Week

Have A Go Week! Learn for Life – Adult Learners Week in Smithton celebrates lifelong learning through a series of creative, hands-on workshops designed to inspire curiosity, build skills, and foster community connection. These sessions offer accessible, inclusive opportunities for adults to explore new interests and express themselves through art and craft.

Session Schedule & Descriptions

EVENT ONE:
Name: From Pulp to Petals
Date: Tuesday 2nd September
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Celebrate Spring with a sustainable twist! Participants will learn to make seed paper from recycled materials and receive planting tips from a local horticulturalist. A perfect blend of eco-conscious crafting and gardening know-how.

EVENT TWO:
Name: Mixed Media Affirmation Cards
Date: Wednesday 3rd September
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Led by artist Hannah, this uplifting workshop guides participants through creating layered, mixed media affirmation cards. No experience needed—just a willingness to explore and express!

EVENT THREE:
Name: Portrait in Pieces: A Collage Portraiture Workshop
Date: Thursday 4th September
Explore identity and creativity through collage. Participants will create expressive self-portraits using colour, texture, and imagination in a relaxed, supportive environment.

EVENT FOUR:
Mark My Words! Polymer Clay Bookmarks
Date: Friday 5th September
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Celebrate your love of reading by crafting a personalized bookmark using polymer clay. Add a favourite quote or word to make it uniquely yours.

EVENT FIVE:
Littlest Library Paint Party
Date: Saturday 6th September
Time: 10:00am
A family friendly, hands-on event to decorate 11 Street Libraries before they are installed around Circular Head!