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In Term Two at the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House at Barkly Square, our Participant Coordinator, Liz Wade, will begin offering “TANZPRO – Biodanza (Dance of Life) for Children” courses, for children aged three to six years and six to twelve years.When: Tuesday afternoons 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm, 10 weeks, from 29 AprilCOME &amp; TRY sessions are a FREE trial session for new people. Enrolment will be required to continue with the program after trial.Where: Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Community Room #103<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Cost<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">: FREE trial session, then $135 for the full 10 week course, $20 casual ongoing places may be available if space (<a href="https://nhs.clevero.co/ballarat-east/view/course/302213158" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">BOOK HERE for ongoing enrolments</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">)Please book under the name of the accompanying adult and then email us if you are bringing more than one child (see more on this below).&nbsp;Parents and carers are invited to attend and participate in the first session.The program involves dance, story sharing, art, imaginary play and movements with music, curated for children.TANZPRO is an evidence-based program that supports children developmentally with emotional regulation, empathy, relaxation, self esteem and increased skills in communication and confidence, in a fun and engaging way.&nbsp;Sessions include:<ul><li>A shared story:&nbsp;A journey of discovery to another country and its people, geography and customs. Within each story are woven themes that highlight values such as joy, friendship, care for living beings, courage and solidarity.</li><li>A dance of the theme&nbsp;(Biodanza) with curated music.</li><li>Artistic expression:&nbsp;Children have the opportunity to process the experience pictorially via drawing, art and imaginary journeys.</li></ul>Children will develop an awareness of self-perception, growing their identity and developing their self-confidence. They will learn to:<ul><li>Express their potential</li><li>Have courage to take risks through creativity</li><li>Respect each other</li><li>Feel cared for.</li></ul>This course encourages pathways to developing empathy which is a fundamental skill to foster lifelong healthy relationships.TANZPRO‘s Foundations and HistoryThe methodologies of Biodanza and Biodanza for Children form the basis to which story sharing, artistic expression and experiences from travelling around the world was designed, bringing TANZPRO to life in 2009.&nbsp;Prof. Dr. Marcus Stueck and Dr. Alejandra Villegas developed, scientifically researched and evaluated Biodanza programs from 2008. They are: Scientists, Researchers, Psychologists, Lecturers, Educators, Didactic/Directors&nbsp;of&nbsp;Biodanza&nbsp;Schools in Latvia and Germany and Dancers. They have scientifically investigated and published extensive works of research findings related to Biodanza for many years.TANZPRO, including other methods and ‘School of Empathy’ involved many professionals and educators, 1800 children and 22 kindergartens and schools over a 4 year period, as part of a German Federal Ministry of Health Project.&nbsp;Source: auntynanas.com.au/tanzpro/About LizLiz is a qualified teacher with many years of experience tutoring and teaching Primary and Secondary students and caring for young people in outside-school-hours-care and respite care. Liz is currently undertaking the Biodanza School which ultimately leads to qualification to facilitate Biodanza programs for adults. Liz will complete the Tanzpro training to be certified to facilitate Tanzpro – Biodanza for Children from Term 2. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Bookings are essential and are required for all attending. Please note that our online system only records the email address and name of the accompanying adult and only one booking can be made per email address. We recognise that this is not ideal for booking more than one child into the activity and we are working on improvements to this system. If you would like to book more than one child, please register the adult in the activity and then email us (reception@ballarateastnh.org.au)&nbsp;to let us know how many children will be attending so we can include them in the numbers.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">You do not need to register the names of children in the online system, just the accompanying adult.

COME & TRY Tanzpro - Biodanza (Dance of Life) for Children - 6-12 yo - Term 2 - 2025

Calling Ballarat children aged 6-12 who love to move and dance, to be creative and share stories!Tuesday afternoons COME &amp; TRY session

In Term Two at the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House at Barkly Square, our Participant Coordinator, Liz Wade, will begin offering “TANZPRO – Biodanza (Dance of Life) for Children” courses, for children aged three to six years and six to twelve years.When: Tuesday afternoons 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm, 10 weeksExpression of Interest: If you are interested in registering please register via the purple button and we will contact you about upcoming classes.Where: Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Community Room #103Cost: FREE COME &amp; TRY sessions, $135 for a 10 week course, $20 casual ongoing places may be available if spacePlease book under the name of the accompanying adult and then email us if you are bringing more than one child (see more on this below).&nbsp;Parents and carers are invited to attend and participate in the first session.The program involves dance, story sharing, art, imaginary play and movements with music, curated for children.TANZPRO is an evidence-based program that supports children developmentally with emotional regulation, empathy, relaxation, self esteem and increased skills in communication and confidence, in a fun and engaging way.&nbsp;Sessions include:<ul><li>A shared story:&nbsp;A journey of discovery to another country and its people, geography and customs. Within each story are woven themes that highlight values such as joy, friendship, care for living beings, courage and solidarity.</li><li>A dance of the theme&nbsp;(Biodanza) with curated music.</li><li>Artistic expression:&nbsp;Children have the opportunity to process the experience pictorially via drawing, art and imaginary journeys.</li></ul>Children will develop an awareness of self-perception, growing their identity and developing their self-confidence. They will learn to:<ul><li>Express their potential</li><li>Have courage to take risks through creativity</li><li>Respect each other</li><li>Feel cared for.</li></ul>This course encourages pathways to developing empathy which is a fundamental skill to foster lifelong healthy relationships.TANZPRO‘s Foundations and HistoryThe methodologies of Biodanza and Biodanza for Children form the basis to which story sharing, artistic expression and experiences from travelling around the world was designed, bringing TANZPRO to life in 2009.&nbsp;Prof. Dr. Marcus Stueck and Dr. Alejandra Villegas developed, scientifically researched and evaluated Biodanza programs from 2008. They are: Scientists, Researchers, Psychologists, Lecturers, Educators, Didactic/Directors&nbsp;of&nbsp;Biodanza&nbsp;Schools in Latvia and Germany and Dancers. They have scientifically investigated and published extensive works of research findings related to Biodanza for many years.TANZPRO, including other methods and ‘School of Empathy’ involved many professionals and educators, 1800 children and 22 kindergartens and schools over a 4 year period, as part of a German Federal Ministry of Health Project.&nbsp;Source: auntynanas.com.au/tanzpro/About LizLiz is a qualified teacher with many years of experience tutoring and teaching Primary and Secondary students and caring for young people in outside-school-hours-care and respite care. Liz is currently undertaking the Biodanza School which ultimately leads to qualification to facilitate Biodanza programs for adults. Liz will complete the Tanzpro training to be certified to facilitate Tanzpro – Biodanza for Children from Term 2. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Bookings are essential and are required for all attending. Please note that our online system only records the email address and name of the accompanying adult and only one booking can be made per email address. We recognise that this is not ideal for booking more than one child into the activity and we are working on improvements to this system. If you would like to book more than one child, please register the adult in the activity and then email us (reception@ballarateastnh.org.au)&nbsp;to let us know how many children will be attending so we can include them in the numbers.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">You do not need to register the names of children in the online system, just the accompanying adult.

EOI Tanzpro - Biodanza (Dance of Life) for Children - 3-6 yo - Term 2 - 2025

Calling Ballarat children aged 3-6 who love to move and dance, to be creative and share stories!Expression of Interest for Term 3 2025

EOI Mat Pilates - Wednesday - Term 2 - 2025

Mat Pilates<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Expressions of Interest being taken now. Wednesday afternoons

24 April 2025:&nbsp;Please note that we are taking Expressions of Interest for this course, not payments at this stage. If enough people want to do the course, it will go ahead and payment can be sorted out then. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/contact-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact us</a>&nbsp;if you would like more information or to express your interest.Course cost = $250Casual attendance = $35/sessionOn Wednesday mornings in May and June, Jessica will be running an 8-week course&nbsp;"An introduction to making your own jewellery". Together, the group will explore their own styles of art jewellery and what jewellery means to them personally. Then they will explore a variety of simple techniques such as beading, bending wire and using recycled materials.&nbsp;For more info, visit:&nbsp;ballarateastnh.org.au/classes/jewellery<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>9.30 am - 12.00 noon, Wednesdays Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Community Room #102, Barkly Square<ol style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; list-style-position: inside; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'><li>7 May</li><li>14 May</li><li>21 May</li><li>28 May</li><li>4 June</li><li>11 June</li><li>18 June</li><li>25 June</li></ol><p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: poppins, Montserrat, Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>COST:&nbsp;$250 for this 8-week course&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">&nbsp;Expressions of Interest being taken now.&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>To find out more, visit the <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/classes/watercolours" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Ballarat East Neighbourhood House website</a>.<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Registration<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Scroll down to register. For help, see our <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/classes/activity-registration" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">step-by-step guide to registering online</a>. <em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; text-align: left; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>By registering for this class you are agreeing with the <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/about-us/policies-procedures/activity-terms-and-conditions" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Activity Terms and Conditions</a>, including our Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy, Cancellation and Refund Policy and other important information.<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Please note: <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">All Ballarat East Neighbourhood House activities are for 18 years plus unless otherwise specified. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Registrations are non-transferrable.<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Questions?<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>For any questions, please <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/contact-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">contact us</a>. We are available from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Tuesdays to Fridays during school term.

EOI Introduction to Jewellery Making - Term 2 - 2025

<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">Develop your drawing skills with Jessica.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">&nbsp;Expressions of Interest being taken now.&nbsp;Wednesday mornings

24 April 2025:&nbsp;Please note that we are taking Expressions of Interest for this course, not payments at this stage. If enough people want to do the course, it will go ahead and payment can be sorted out then. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/contact-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact us</a>&nbsp;if you would like more information or to express your interest.Course cost = $240Casual attendance = $35/sessionGenèvre - a business coach who understands your journeyGenèvre says, “Before now, I struggled to find my way in both business and the creative industry. Now, I blend business skills with awareness to coach micro-small business owners to navigate barriers. I support the self-employed side hustler, maker, businesses owner and manager.”Through this new 8-week course, Genèvre can assist you to unpack your creative and strategic blocks by asking concise questions to unravel where you want to get to. Join her new group coaching class for creatives,&nbsp;'Unravel and Action your creative business dreams'.&nbsp;Topics include:<ul><li>Creating the space for your vision to come to life</li><li>Aligning your business foundations and creative goals</li><li>Clarify and Plan your Offers</li><li>Present your Vision and Goals with courage</li><li>Strategies - Pillars for sharing your project</li><li>Create your 90-Day Plan to make it happen</li><li>Action a Minimum Viable Product</li><li>Planning momentum and future growth after coaching + Reflect, review and revise for your next iteration</li></ul>When 9.15 am - 11.45 am, Fridays 8-week course, starting on Friday 9 May, 2025<ol><li>9 May</li><li>16 May</li><li>23 May</li><li>30 May</li><li>6 June</li><li>13 June</li><li>20 June</li><li>27 June</li></ol>Where Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Community Room #102, Barkly Square, Ballarat EastCost $240 for the 8-week course <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">&nbsp;Expressions of Interest being taken now.&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: poppins, Montserrat, Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>Registration<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Scroll down to register. For help, see our <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/classes/activity-registration" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">step-by-step guide to registering online</a>. <em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; text-align: left; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>By registering for this class you are agreeing with the <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/about-us/policies-procedures/activity-terms-and-conditions" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Activity Terms and Conditions</a>, including our Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy, Cancellation and Refund Policy and other important information. <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">You are also agreeing to the Victorian Government VET Student Enrolment Privacy Notice, see this notice in full below.&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Please note: <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">All Ballarat East Neighbourhood House activities are for 18 years plus unless otherwise specified. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Registrations are non-transferrable.<p style='box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; text-align: left; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Questions?<p style='box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; text-align: left; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>For any questions, please <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/contact-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">contact us</a>. We are available from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Tuesdays to Fridays during school term.Photo by Suzy Hazelwood

EOI Unravel & Action Your Creative Business Dreams - Term 2 - 2025

Through this new 8-week course, Genèvre can assist you to unpack your creative and strategic blocks by asking concise questions to unravel where you want to get to. Join her new group coaching class for creatives,&nbsp;'Unravel and Action your creative business dreams'. Expressions of Interest being taken now.Fridays, commencing 9 May

EOI Mat Pilates - Monday - Term 2 - 2025

Mat Pilates<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Expressions of Interest being taken now.Monday afternoons

Feldenkrais - Term 2 - 2025

Join Lynden for these classes which involve following simple instructions to move in unusual movement patterns that promote self-awareness and mobility.Wednesday afternoons

Qigong - Term 2 - 2025

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Qigong uses gentle movement, breathwork and guided meditation to stimulate and regulate the flow of energy and blood around the body.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thursday mornings

In Term Two at the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House at Barkly Square, our Participant Coordinator, Liz Wade, will begin offering “TANZPRO – Biodanza (Dance of Life) for Children” courses, for children aged three to six years and six to twelve years.When: Tuesday afternoons 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm, 10 weeks, from 29 AprilWhere: Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Community Room #103<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Cost<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">: $135 for a 10 week course (1 COME &amp; TRY session FREE - book here for COME &amp; TRY sessions), $20 casual ongoing places may be available if spacePlease book under the name of the accompanying adult and then email us if you are bringing more than one child (see more on this below).&nbsp;Parents and carers are invited to attend and participate in your child's first session.The program involves dance, story sharing, art, imaginary play and movements with music, curated for children.TANZPRO is an evidence-based program that supports children developmentally with emotional regulation, empathy, relaxation, self esteem and increased skills in communication and confidence, in a fun and engaging way.&nbsp;Sessions include:<ul><li>A shared story:&nbsp;A journey of discovery to another country and its people, geography and customs. Within each story are woven themes that highlight values such as joy, friendship, care for living beings, courage and solidarity.</li><li>A dance of the theme&nbsp;(Biodanza) with curated music.</li><li>Artistic expression:&nbsp;Children have the opportunity to process the experience pictorially via drawing, art and imaginary journeys.</li></ul>Children will develop an awareness of self-perception, growing their identity and developing their self-confidence. They will learn to:<ul><li>Express their potential</li><li>Have courage to take risks through creativity</li><li>Respect each other</li><li>Feel cared for.</li></ul>This course encourages pathways to developing empathy which is a fundamental skill to foster lifelong healthy relationships.TANZPRO‘s Foundations and HistoryThe methodologies of Biodanza and Biodanza for Children form the basis to which story sharing, artistic expression and experiences from travelling around the world was designed, bringing TANZPRO to life in 2009.&nbsp;Prof. Dr. Marcus Stueck and Dr. Alejandra Villegas developed, scientifically researched and evaluated Biodanza programs from 2008. They are: Scientists, Researchers, Psychologists, Lecturers, Educators, Didactic/Directors&nbsp;of&nbsp;Biodanza&nbsp;Schools in Latvia and Germany and Dancers. They have scientifically investigated and published extensive works of research findings related to Biodanza for many years.TANZPRO, including other methods and ‘School of Empathy’ involved many professionals and educators, 1800 children and 22 kindergartens and schools over a 4 year period, as part of a German Federal Ministry of Health Project.&nbsp;Source: auntynanas.com.au/tanzpro/About LizLiz is a qualified teacher with many years of experience tutoring and teaching Primary and Secondary students and caring for young people in outside-school-hours-care and respite care. Liz is currently undertaking the Biodanza School which ultimately leads to qualification to facilitate Biodanza programs for adults. Liz has completed the Tanzpro training to be certified to facilitate Tanzpro – Biodanza for Children from Term 2. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Bookings are essential and are required for all attending. Please note that our online system only records the email address and name of the accompanying adult and only one booking can be made per email address. We recognise that this is not ideal for booking more than one child into the activity and we are working on improvements to this system. If you would like to book more than one child, please register the adult in the activity and then email us (reception@ballarateastnh.org.au)&nbsp;to let us know how many children will be attending so we can include them in the numbers.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">You do not need to register the names of children in the online system, just the accompanying adult.

Tanzpro - Biodanza (Dance of Life) for Children - 6-12 yo - Term 2 - 2025

Calling Ballarat children aged 6-12 who love to move and dance, to be creative and share stories!Tuesday afternoons

<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>Watercolour Crash Course with Christine.&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>Anyone can watercolour! Come and join us for a Saturday Watercolour Crash Course when we explore the wonderful world of watercolours.&nbsp;This class will introduce you to watercolour painting and inspire you to create beautiful mixed media pieces.<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>No previous art experience or special skill is required. This class is a stand alone course designed to build upon your skills and will include drawing, fine line art and painting.<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>10.00 am - 4.00 pm (including a break - bringing lunch is a good option) <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Community Room, Barkly Square <ol><li>24 May</li><li>Future stand alone dates may become available - <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/contact-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent; user-select: auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal;" target="_blank">contact us</a> with Expressions of Interest</li></ol>Cost:&nbsp;$100 for 5-hour course. Supplies included.&nbsp;Limited to 15 participants<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>To find out more, visit the <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/classes/watercolours" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Ballarat East Neighbourhood House website.</a><p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Registration<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Scroll down to register. For help, see our <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/classes/activity-registration" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">step-by-step guide to registering online</a>. <em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; text-align: left; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>By registering for this class you are agreeing with the <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/about-us/policies-procedures/activity-terms-and-conditions" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Activity Terms and Conditions</a>, including our Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy, Cancellation and Refund Policy and other important information.<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Please note: <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">All Ballarat East Neighbourhood House activities are for 18 years plus unless otherwise specified. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.&nbsp;<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Registrations are non-transferrable.<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>Questions?<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'>For any questions, please <a href="https://www.ballarateastnh.org.au/contact-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 99, 248); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">contact us</a>. We are available from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Tuesdays to Fridays during school term.<p style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgba(244, 245, 247, 0.19);'><span style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: PlusJakartaSans, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", Ubuntu, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;'>Photo by Miguel Á. 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