Darwin Adult Short Courses

Looking for a fun, sustainable and creative weekend activity for your child? Our Kids Weekend Activity: Eco Art is the perfect mix of imagination, recycling and hands‑on making — all designed to spark joy and teach clever ways to reuse everyday materials.
On Saturday 5th September, from 9.30am to 12.30pm, kids will transform egg boxes and recycled bits and pieces into quirky, colourful creatures they’ll be proud to take home. It’s sustainable art made fun — and a brilliant way to show children how creativity and caring for the planet go hand in hand.
Cost: $60 per child..All materials supplied .
This workshop is ideal for kids aged 6 to 13 who love crafting, building, imagining and getting a little bit messy in the best possible way. Spots fill quickly, so now’s the perfect time to secure your child’s place.
Let’s make something wonderful out of “waste”.
https://www.adultshortcourses.com/service-page/t3-2026-kids-eco-art-workshop?referral=service_list_widget

A Taste of Sri Lanka — New 4‑Week Course with Chef Lucky!
If you missed out on Chef Lucky’s first Sri Lankan cooking course, here’s your chance to jump in — with a whole new set of recipes and four flavour‑packed evenings of hands‑on cooking.
Starts: Thursday 27 August Time: 6.00pm–8.30pm
Duration: 4 weeks Cost: $240
Everything else is supplied....just bring a heat proof container to take home what you cook!
In four sessions, you’ll learn authentic Sri Lankan dishes, spice‑balancing techniques, and cook alongside others who love good food. Chef Lucky’s first course finishes this Thursday 20th August, and this second round brings fresh recipes and new flavours to explore.

Please don’t leave enrolling to the last minute — the course won’t run unless we reach minimum numbers. If you’re keen, now is the time to secure your spot.
https://www.adultshortcourses.com/service-page/t3-2026-a-taste-of-sri-lanka-2-4-wks?referral=service_list_widget

Introduction to Sewing — Start Stitching with Confidence!
Perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their skills, this friendly, hands‑on course will have you sewing with ease in just five weeks.
🗓 Starts Wednesday 19 August
⏰ 6.00pm–8.30pm
📅 5‑week course
💲 Only $200
Learn the essentials: threading your machine, simple seams, fabric basics, troubleshooting, and creating your first projects — all in a supportive, creative environment.
If you’ve been wanting to sew but didn’t know where to start, this is your moment.
https://www.adultshortcourses.com/service-page/t3-2026-introduction-to-sewing-2-5wks?referral=service_list_widget

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Learn something new,
Try something different!

There is a NEW START DATE so you have time to enrol and make something magical with your own hands! Our Mosaic Art "Under the Sea" course runs August 15th, 22nd, 29th August, and 5th & 12th September. It's perfect for anyone who loves colour, creativity, and getting stuck into a fun hands‑on project.
Across five inspiring sessions, you’ll hand‑craft your own textured clay tiles, have them fired in our kiln, and then build a stunning mosaic for your home or garden. Your handmade tiles become the star of the artwork — unique, personal, and beautifully textured.
Whether you’re a total beginner or already love mosaics, you’ll get friendly guidance, design support, and optional templates to help bring your under the sea creature to life... Just bring your ideas and let the creativity flow.
https://www.adultshortcourses.com/service-page/t3-2026-mosaic-art-under-the-sea?referral=service_list_widget

Ready to turn chaos into clarity? Join us for a hands‑on, creativity‑fuelled workshop where you’ll design your own bullet‑point journal from scratch. Perfect for planners, dreamers, list‑makers and anyone who loves order with a splash of artistry.
3 weeks from 11th August.
⏰ 6pm–8pm
🎨 Creative, structured, calming and fun for beginners and seasoned journal lovers alike
Craft layouts that keep life organised
Use colour, icons and simple design tricks to boost creativity
Build habit trackers, mood logs, project planners and more
Create a journal that feels uniquely yours
Spots fill quickly — bring your imagination and walk away with a journal you’ll actually love using.
Enrol now and start building your most organised, creative self.
www.adultshortcourses.com

Create sustainably. Connect deeply. Craft joyfully.
This August, step into a world where SUSTAINABILITY MEETS CREATIVITY! If you love textiles, fashion, or clever reinvention, we have a workshop that will spark your imagination.
👗 Funky Fashions with Jenny A vibrant one‑off workshop to reimagine your clothing with colour and flair. Learn tips and tricks to give your clothes an encore! Saturday 8th August 1pm–4pm
🧵 Cotton Pottery Workshops
Fabric and twine are blended together to make some unique items such as pencil holders, trinket tubs, necklaces and more!
Saturdays 8th and 15th August 10am–1pm
♻️ Creative Upcycling Course
A 3‑week journey into transforming everyday objects into meaningful art. Redecorate, recycle, revive old picture frames,
wooden bric‑a‑brac, sentimental objects
Starts Wednesday 26th August, 6pm–9pm for 3 weeks.
Reserve your place and make something unforgettable.
www.adultshortcourses.com

Creative Saturday Workshops — Join Us!
We’re running two Cotton Pottery Workshops in August, and they’re perfect for anyone who loves hands‑on crafts, sustainable materials, or just a fun morning out.
For only $60, you’ll create your own functional cotton pot — great for your desk, a unique gift, or simply something beautiful to make and take home. You’ll be guided by Tamara from Tokpa Studio, who makes the process easy, relaxed, and beginner‑friendly.
DATES: Saturday 8 August — $60 Saturday 15 August — $60
TIMES: 10am to 1pm.
If you’re keen to join in, we’d love to have you. It’s a lovely way to spend a Saturday and support local makers.
www.adultshortcourses.com

⏰ Starts tomorrow — don’t miss out!
Our Taste of Sri Lanka cooking course begins Thursday 30 July, and this first group is almost full. If you’ve been wanting to learn easy, colourful Sri Lankan dishes in a relaxed, beginner‑friendly setting, this is your moment.
Across four hands‑on evenings, you’ll be guided step‑by‑step, learn how to use spices with confidence, and cook delicious meals you can recreate at home. No experience needed — just curiosity and a love of good food
🗓️ Course 1: 30 July → 20 August (starts tomorrow!)
🗓️ Course 2: 27 August → 17 September
⏰ Thursdays, 6.00pm–8.30pm
Secure your spot today — tomorrow’s class is your chance to be part of the very first group.
https://www.adultshortcourses.com/service-page/t3-2026-a-taste-of-sri-lanka-4-wks?referral=service_list_widget

NEW START DATE!! Enrol for Thursday 30th July and start exploring where you come from — and what that means for who you are today...Ever wondered whose footsteps you’re walking in? Or how the stories of generations past shaped the person you are today? Join us for Getting Started with Family History, an inspiring 8‑week journey into the world of ancestry, discovery, and personal heritage.
In this course, you’ll learn HOW to research your family’s past, build a meaningful FAMILY TREE, uncover hidden stories, and use proven TECHNIQUES and STRATEGIES to trace your lineage with confidence. You’ll also learn how to organise your findings and plan your next steps so your research can continue long after the course ends.
https://www.adultshortcourses.com/service-page/t3-2026-get-started-with-family-history?referral=service_list_widget

We have a NEW START DATE! Learn Microsoft computer skills for everyday life in our beginner‑friendly course, designed to help you master the absolute basics of Microsoft to feel more confident in your digital world. Over eight engaging weeks, you’ll learn practical skills that keep you sharp, connected, and ready for everyday tasks—whether you’re refreshing old knowledge or starting from scratch. Join us every Thursday from 30th July, 6.00pm to 8.00pm, and enjoy a supportive learning environment that makes technology feel approachable and even fun. The full course fee is $240, and it’s the perfect step toward feeling more capable and empowered online..
https://www.adultshortcourses.com/service-page/t3-2026-microsoft-for-absolute-beginners?referral=service_list_widget