Classes

Leatherwork Advanced

This class will offer a variety of advanced skills for students who have previously attended an intermediate or advanced leatherwork course. Students will learn how to make and hand bind their own leather journal for writing, sketching, or even holding on to photographed memories! Once complete, students will move onto mastering a leather pin cushion (to keep leatherwork needles in), testing their stitching ability, advancing their needlework, and furthering their burnishing, dying and sealing skills. By the end of term, students will be more equipped to do their own leather working at home.

UPDATE - Class FULL

Age Suitability: 10+ yrs of age

Group Size: 3 minimum, 6 maximum

Child Requirements: Students must have attended a previous leatherwork class at the Hub.

Tutor:  Jiah Bezant - 13 year old tutor with a passion for leather working, and a talent for all things crafty. He has attended advanced leather work courses at the Hub, and at Leather Direct in Perth as well as online courses.

Cost: $120 / child / term; Siblings $100

Hand-stitch and Embroidery Beginners

This term, I will be offering students another beginners embroidery class for those who were unable to join in past classes.  They will be taught all of the stitches needed to create a beautiful embroidered piece, including satin stitch, the rose-weave stitch, lazy-daisy stitch, and fishbone stitch, among the more basic straight stitch, and backstitch.  Students will get the chance to bring a shirt or tote bag of their choice in which to embellish with their own embroidery!

Note: This class is for students that have yet to attend one of my classes, as we will be learning the basics of embroidery that I have already taught those in previous classes.

Age Suitability: 8+ yrs of age (This class is not strictly for kids, so if you’re a mama who wants to learn the basics of embroidery, feel free to join the class!)

Group Size: 3 minimum, 10 maximum

Child Requirements: Students will need to bring a shirt or tote bag to embroider, this can be an old shirt in need of a refurbish, or a new one chosen specifically to try out their embroidery skills.  Either way, please check to make sure the material is not stretchy or slippery.  If unsure, chat to me on week one!

Tutor:  Indi Bezant - 15 year old tutor, experienced in the skill of embroidery

Cost: $50 / child / term

Nature Science

Nature play will have a new look in term 1, with a fresh focus on nature science. Looking for ways to keep your kids learning while exploring God’s creation around them? Inspire your kids with these hands-on outdoor science projects. They’ll have serious fun while enjoying creation!

Parents are encouraged to join the fun!

Age Suitability: 3-8 yrs of age

Student Requirements: Clothes that can get wet/dirty

Tutor: Mike Bezant - Pastor, and lover of outdoor things

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

Beach Fun

Beach fun is back in Term 1 and we are so looking forward to getting back onto the beach, being active, and often getting wet, as we adventure together! Come prepared to have lots of fun and perhaps get a little wet and sandy.

Parents are encouraged to join the fun!

Age Suitability: 3-8 yrs of age

Child Requirements: Swimming clothes

Tutor: Mike Bezant - Pastor, and lover of outdoor things

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

Lettuce Cook

6 weeks, 6 different recipes, 1 big cook off to finish. So bring your aprons, and feel free to taco about Jesus all you knead!

Age Suitability: 10+ yrs of age

Student Requirements: Apron (encouraged, though not essential.)

Tutor: Simone - Home School Mamma

Cost: $60 / child / term

Agricultural Engineering Pollinators

Multidisciplinary, hands on STEM and literacy approach to the Engineering Process of Ask, Create, Evaluate, Improve. This class is great for the younger ones, but older kids will also really enjoy it! A focus on natural sciences and great hands-on activities culminating in building a hand pollinator. Basic literacy would be a bonus but not essential.

Age Suitability: 6-9 yrs of age

Group Size: No maximum

Student Requirements: Please bring a pencil case with a pair of scissors, pencil, eraser and some colouring pencils/textas.

Tutor: Astin Cole-Piper - Teacher at Cornerstone Christian School

Cost: $60 / child / term

Engineering Challenge

The 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge offers an engaging physics activity that encourages students to think like engineers. The challenge asks students to design and build a ball run from paper and tape that takes as long as possible for the ball to move from start to finish. The Ball Run Challenge invites students to explore motion, energy, and design through hands-on engineering. As they brainstorm ideas, test prototypes, and refine their designs, students will discover how small changes impact performance.

The grand prize is $10,000 and is awarded to the winner's nominated school or not for profit organization. While I will facilitate/supervise and make suggestions, the design and build must be done by the students alone. I will take care of the official entries and ensure that the requirements of the challenge are met. 

Individuals and/or teams of up to 4 people. Teams can be created in the first session.

Age Suitability: ALL ages may enter as the challenge is designed for K-12. (5-18 yrs)

Group Size: No maximum

Student Requirements: - All materials will be provided.

Tutor: Astin Cole-Piper - Teacher at Cornerstone Christian School

Cost: $25 / child / term

The Sea and Me

The Sea and Me will be a short navigation insight for young people to understand basic navigation. Everyone will be encouraged of the importance to ask the Lord to keep them safe in such circumstances. Together we will learn:

1. To recognize when we are first navigating.

2. The responsibilities of passengers on small craft : keep a watch by sight & sound; follow skippers instructions.

3. Identifying port & starboard.

4. Recognise that all vessels are governed by weather…Weather we go to sea or weather we don’t. Very important.

5. Letting go & how to execute. Underway & making way.

6. Leaving  and entering a marina/harbour.

7. Lateral, cardinal & special markers and what they mean. Our approaches to them & the traps associated with them.

We will be using boat models, charts & will provide paper model boats to apply rules and regulations. Each child will receive a note book to keep notes and diagrams.

UPDATE - Class FULL

Age Suitability: 10 + yrs of age

Group Size: 8 Maximum

Student Requirements: Nil

Tutor: Ted Costello - Church Elder, Sailing Instructor

Cost: $50 / child / term

Woodwork Beginners

Woodwork is back! And we are excited for students to engage in creating different woodcraft items they may not have had the opportunity to delve into in the past. Over the course of the term each student will grow in the basics of woodworking and learn the value of the trade. By the end of the 6 weeks, students will be confident in their ability to create basic wood pieces at home.

UPDATE - Class FULL

Age Suitability: 10+ yrs age

Group Size: 8 maximum

Student Requirements: Nil

Tutor: Steve Cox - Church Elder, general handyman

Cost: $50 / child / term

Painting and Colour

We are very excited to introduce art into our colorful array of classes this term, and to offer it to students ages eight and above. Students with a passion for creativity will enjoy this beginners class that offers a wealth of knowledge that they will put into practice through pencil, paint and brushes. Beginning with the colour wheel, students will enjoy expressing themselves through art, learning how to mix colors, recognize colour opposites and learn to pair relating colours. Learning to balance shapes and colours are also important, and students will be offered the chance to explore the basics of drawing in assistance to this creative aspect.

UPDATE - Class FULL

Age Suitability: 8+ yrs age

Group Size: 6 maximum

Student Requirements: Nil

Tutor: Bev Gribble - Professional artist

Cost: $50 / child / term

Hooked

Each week we’ll be testing different baits to see what fish respond to most. We’ll fish off the beach and hope to get down to Abbey boat ramp as well. Bait will be provided. We may swim too on days when the fish just aren’t biting.

Age Suitability: 8+ yrs age

Group Size: Minimum of 5

Student Requirements: Hat, drink bottle, pre-rigged fishing rod. Must be able to cast, bait up (assistance available) and swim unassisted waste deep.

Tutor: Simone - Home School Mamma

Cost: $30 / child / term

Knitting Beginners

We will learn the basics of knitting with small yet useful projects. Starting with finger knitting and working toward needle knitting. Perfect for any age, male or female, over the age of 8.

Age Suitability: 8+ yrs age

Group Size: 6 maximum

Student Requirements: Bring a pair of size four knitting needles and 3 balls of cotton 8 ply wool of your favorite colours.

Tutor: Lily - 12 year old tutor, and knitting extraordinaire ; Maeve - Supporting tutor

Cost: $30 / child / term