LJAC April Enews

Joel Gallery

My Home in Croatia

Frano Donjerkovic

An exhibition of works by local artist Frano Donjerkovic whose artworks are inspired by village life in his homeland Croatia.

Exhibition runs until Sunday 3 April.

Coming Up in Joel Galley

Do You See What I See?

Creativity Cluster

Exhibition runs: 23 April to 5 May
Floor Talk: Saturday 30 April at 2pm

Floor Talk: Do You See What I See? An Introduction to the Creativity Cluster Exhibition
Creativity Cluster facilitator, Nancy D Lane, will introduce the exhibition and discuss the Creativity Cluster group, why they chose the theme for this exhibition, and how each of the artists has explored different ways of interpreting the theme using their preferred medium: oil and acrylic paint, ceramics, mosaics, textile collage or found object assemblage. She will encourage you to look at the artworks closely and suggest what you ‘see’, or what ideas or feelings they evoke. She will then talk about what the artists themselves were trying to convey. After the talk, you are welcome to join Nancy for coffee at a nearby café if you are interested.

Saturday 30 April at 2pm | No Charge

Creative Workshops

Design a Brooch and a Fridge Magnet from Found Objects

A hands-on workshop with NancyDee Sculptures

Brooches are back and celebrities are wearing them. Now you can wear one from an exclusive designer: namely, you. Plus, your fridge magnets needn’t advertise companies no longer in business. You can create your own, one that will make you smile.

Workshop facilitator Nancy D Lane is known for her imaginative, quirky one-of-a-kind brooches, art magnets and wall sculptures, which she makes from trash and natural materials that she finds on Melbourne’s streets and beaches. She will show you how she creates her designs, then encourage you to make a brooch and a magnet that are uniquely ‘you’.

Bring some of your own found objects, or select from the wide range of materials she has collected to Clean Up Australia. Wear old clothes, as the glue is messy.

Thursday 5 May, 10am-11.30am | Cost: $30

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Fabric and Stitch Collage with Lindsay Hussey

In this workshop you will make a small collage using fabric, recycled table linen and simple stitching. Your finished collage will be mounted on a 6” x 4” canvas ready for you to hang.

All materials are provided; please bring your basic sewing kit (eg; needles, scissors).

Tuesday 26 April & Tuesday 3 May, 1.00-3.00pm (4 hours total)

Cost: $40, plus $10 materials fee ($50 total)

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Cafe Author Series

If you haven't yet come along to a Cafe Author event, we invite you to come along to a session and meet one of Hobsons Bay's local authors.

This coming Monday we have Imbi Neeme, author of the 2019 Penguin Literary Award-winning novel The Spill, joining us for a coffee and a chat at Rockabye Candy in Altona.

Monday 4 April, 10.30am-11.30am | All guests receive a free coffee!

Authors in coming sessions include: Jackie Kerin, Nean McKenzie and Mia Boonen

For a full list of upcoming sessions or to book tickets, go to LJAC_Cafe Author

Easter School Holiday Fun

Enjoy free school holiday activities with Rachel from Little Big Art. There are lots of sessions available. Parents and guardians are required to stay onsite for the session.

Bottle Lid Art
Kids will be supported to create a unique piece of art using recycled bottle tops. All materials provided.
Monday 11 April and Tuesday 19 April
9.20am-10.20am OR 10.30am-11.30am

Draw, Paint, Collage
An opportunity for kids to unleash their creativity while drawing, painting and collaging. We'll supply all the materials your budding artist needs to create their own piece of art.
Tuesday 12 April
9.20am -10.20am OR 10.30am -11.30am

Clay Sculpt
Kids will enjoy getting their hands dirty in this clay sculpture workshop. All materials needed to create clay masterpiece provided.
Friday 22 April
9.20am - 10.20am OR 10.30am – 11.30am

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Link to Wellness at Walker Close and Louis Joel

Link to Wellness is a free program running at Walker Close Community Centre and Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre. The program helps people connect with activities, groups, classes and volunteering opportunities, as well as organisations that can help with housing, food insecurity, finance and a range of other issues.

If you or someone you know is looking for information or support, our link worker can be contacted at community@ljac.com.au or by phone on 0448 808 792.

Tai Chi in the Park - Term Two

Over the past term we have been delivering Tai Chi in Logan Reserve. It's been a huge hit and we're happy to say it will be running again come next term; if the weather is unfriendly on the day, it will run indoors at the Centre instead.

Bookings are now open for sessions in term two at Tai Chi in Logan Reserve

Tickets are free - if you book and find you cannot attend, please return your free ticket so the place can be used by someone else.

Thanks to Bendigo Bank and Hobsons Bay City Council for the support of this program.

Support Services Hobsons Bay and Surrounding Suburbs

If you, or someone you know, has been impacted financially by the pandemic or is facing issues to do with housing or family violence, there is a list of organisations that can provide support on our website.

SUPPORT SERVICES

Financial Counselling is a free service that can people assist in dealing with a range of financial issues including debts and fines, early release of superannuation, No Interest Loans, emergency relief and Utility Relief Grants.

A NGLICARE FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICES

If you need support with something not covered in here, please get in touch with us and we can refer you to the appropriate service.

We acknowledge that we are on traditional lands of the Yalukit Willam clan of the Boon Wurrung people and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and, through them, to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.