Classes

Soapstone Carving

Soapstone is a naturally soft stone that has been carved for centuries. It can be shaped easily using hand tools to a very high level of detail.

This class will take students through the design and carving process using traditional hand tools to create one small and one larger stone art piece. Students will need to wear clothes that are ok to get dusty, although we will do our best to minimise dust. Dust masks will be provided.

I hope you will join me this term for a stone carving experience!

Age Suitability: 8+ yrs of age

Group Size: 8 maximum

Child Requirements: Clothes that can get a little dusty!

Tutor: Ben Cole-Piper - While living in Canada I spent some time teaching soapstone carving classes for an art gallery and learning from some talented artists. The carving studio was next door to the gallery in a hotel in Whistler. I had the opportunity to teach groups, families and people of all ages, guiding them through the design and carving process. Having an art and design background, I thoroughly enjoyed working with stone as a medium and eventually displayed some of my own work in the gallery.

Cost: $120 / child / term

Note: Please make sure when you register, to state your time preference for this class, and we will try to accommodate.

Knitting

In this class, we will learn how to knit fingerless gloves ready for winter! Perfect for both children who have taken my class before and beginners alike.

Age Suitability: 8+ yrs of age

Group Size: 6 maximum

Child Requirements: 8ply wool, 1 to 3 balls of your chosen colour/s, and size 4 knitting needles.

Tutor: Lily Wise - 12 year old tutor, experienced in the art of knitting

Cost: $30 / child / term

Note: This class will only run for the first 6 weeks of term (May 6 - June 10), as Lily will be away for the last 2 weeks.

Guitar Beginners

Learn to play the guitar!

Ben is an accomplished guitarist, with experience teaching both one-on-one and in a group setting. In this course, students will learn foundational guitar skills, such as reading tablature, plucking and picking, strumming and basic chords.

Age Suitability: 8+ yrs of age

Group Size: 8 maximum

Student Requirements: Students will require an A4 display folder for music sheets and an acoustic 6 string guitar to use. Nylon strings are recommended for a complete beginner and primary aged students.

Tutor: Ben Cole-Piper - Accomplished guitarist, former professional tutor

Cost: $120/ child/ term

Reading Time

Astin has a love for reading books to children and invites all kids, big and small, to join in and listen to a collection of stories. Bring your pillow and blankie or a snack and huddle up for some adventures. 

Parents are encouraged to join the fun!

Age Suitability: 3+ yrs of age

Tutor: Astin Cole-Piper - Homeschool Mamma, and teacher at Cornerstone Christian College

Cost: Free (Part of the Little Gatherers Co-op.)

Note: This class will start the 2nd week of term (May 13)

Nature Science

Nature Science is back and we are so looking forward to getting outside, being creative, getting dirty, as we explore God’s creation together! This term will be a combination of science and play! Come prepared to have lots of fun and perhaps get a little dirty.

Age Suitability: 3-8 yrs of age

Student Requirements: None

Tutor: Mike Bezant - Pastor, and lover of the outdoors

Cost: Free (Part of the Little Gatherers Co-op)