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Courses & Groups

Kensington Neighbourhood House runs a number of educational courses, activities, social gatherings and community building events. Take a look at our current program.

Getting Started with Computers
Digital essentials for beginners.
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Sew & Grow
Learn English while gaining sewing skills.
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English & Work Skills – Level 1
General English class for pre-intermediate students.
12.50 Australian dollars
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English & Work Skills – Level 2
General English class for intermediate students.
12.50 Australian dollars
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Micro Business - Market Stall
Start or grow your small business
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Community Canteen
Want to work in hospitality?
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The Kensington Community Choir
A great social outlet for locals to meet, gather and sing.
Charged by term
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Painting & Drawing
Expanding your Approach to Making Art
Charged by term
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Creative Arts for Kids (5-8 years)
Discover new ways of making art in a fun and relaxed space.
Charged by term
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Creative Arts for Kids (9-12 years)
Discover new ways of making art in a fun and relaxed space.
Charged by term
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Code Club
Free, volunteer-led, after-school coding clubs for children aged 9-13.
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Study Support
Developing confidence and improving study skills.
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Strong Foundations Program
Literacy and numeracy skills for Foundation to Grade 2 students
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Community Playgroups
A facilitated playgroup for parents/carers and children under 4 years
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Friday Play Space
Come for a play at our House!
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Women Dance & Celebrate
Brings women together to celebrate movement and being in the body.
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Healthy Living and Learning
Come along for take away fresh food and vegetables.
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Gentle Movement
Combines yoga, relaxation and exercise for peace of mind.
$20 per month
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Gentle Exercise
Gentle exercise for stamina, strength, flexibility and balance.
$20 per month
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Stretch & Strengthen
A gentle and low impact floor based workout for women.
$20 per month
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Tuesday Movie Social Night
Aimed at older women wanting to socialise in the evening.
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Book and Movie Group
Read along and meet once a month for discussion of the current book and movie
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Threading Stories
Aimed for over 55s, opportunity to learn or practice creative skills.
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Wednesday Social Group
Enjoy a meal and bingo in the company of a friendly group of seniors.
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Elderly Vietnamese/Indochinese Group
Gentle exercise, guest speakers and lunch.
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Stitching Time
Enjoy the company of other local crafters while you work.
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Workshops

Thu, 27 Feb
Be Ready!
Flemington Kensington Bowls Club
Book
27 Feb 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Home insurance disaster preparedness. A Kensington community resilience information session.
Sat, 01 Mar
Help Your Child To Read
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
01 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A free session to help you (and your child) make sense of learning to read.
Sun, 16 Mar
Healthy Cooking Made Simple
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
16 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Brilliant ideas for batch cooking
Mon, 17 Mar
Preserve Your Family's Oral History
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
17 Mar 2025, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn practical tips to record and preserve your family's oral history.
Sat, 29 Mar
Persian Geometric Drawing
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
29 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Create your own designs using simple tools and pencils.
Sat, 29 Mar
Tissue Transfer Ceramics
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
29 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hand make and pattern your own ceramic dishes.
Sat, 29 Mar
From Periods to Menopause: Hormonal Health & Naturopathic Support
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
29 Mar 2025, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Useful information to support women's health.
Sat, 03 May
Herbal Healing: Create Natural Creams and Teas
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
03 May 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn how to make your own custom tea blend and medicinal cream.
Sat, 03 May
Help Your Child with Mathematics
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
03 May 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A free session to help support your child's numeracy skills.
Sat, 10 May
Food For Mind & Gut
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
10 May 2025, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Build and protect your gut microbiome with food.
Sat, 10 May
Unconventional Scuplting
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
10 May 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dive into the world of innovative sculpting.
Sat, 24 May
Mexican Feast
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
24 May 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Discover the amazing flavours of Mexico!
Sat, 24 May
Sashiko Pincushions
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
24 May 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn traditional Japanese Sashiko stitching
Sat, 24 May
Watercolour Card Making
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
24 May 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Create your own unique set of greeting cards while learning the basics of watercolour painting.
Sat, 14 June
Introduction to Clay Sculpture
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
14 June 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Learn the art of forming clay by hand to create a sculpture
Sat, 14 June
Mindraw
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
14 June 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Explore simple ways to create with a focus on mindfulness
Sat, 28 June
The Art of Choux and Eclair Baking
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
28 June 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Learn how to make these classic French pastries.
Tuesdays 2-4pm starting 28 January
Creative Writing
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Book
Tuesdays 2-4pm starting 28 January
Develop your creative writing skills and build your confidence as a writer

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