2020

Majura Women’s Group 2020 Program

Providing opportunities for friendship and a creative outlet for women with young children under five. Come along on Wednesdays during school term from 9.30am to 12:30. We meet at the Downer Community Centre. Low cost childcare provided. New members are always welcome.

Term 1 – Wednesday 5th February to Wednesday 8th April 2020

5th February 9:30am   Welcome session and Games
Welcome to Majura Women’s Group for 2020! Join us for a fun introduction and games session! All welcome
12th February 9:30am Valentines  Papercraft
We always have a great time with Anne from Close to My Heart. This week join us for some Valentine’s Day Craft, or Scrapbooking. All welcome
19th February 9.30am Face Painting
Our Secretary Sarah is a woman of many talents, amongst them being a professional face painter! Come along and learn some basics to add some pizzazz to your children’s events! All welcome
26th February 9.30am Introductory Massage Techniques
This week we will be learning some introductory massage techniques to help relax the neck and shoulders. All welcome
4th March 9.30am Mindfulness March Week 1
This year with the support of the ACT Government Family Support Program, we are running  a special Mindfulness program. Come along each week as Tracey Anderson Askew from Calmbirth and Transform Parenting will take us through four stand alone sessions to provide us with mindfulness techniques to help in life in general and in our role as mums of young children. We will have a short craft activity during each session.   All welcome.
11th March 9.30am Mindfulness March Week 2
This year with the support of the ACT Government Family Support Program, we are running  a special Mindfulness program. Come along each week as Tracey Anderson Askew from Calmbirth and Transform Parenting will take us through four stand alone sessions to provide us with mindfulness techniques to help in life in general and in our role as mums of young children. We will have a short craft activity during each session.     All welcome.
18th March 9.30am Mindfulness March Week 3
This year with the support of the ACT Government Family Support Program, we are running  a special Mindfulness program. Come along each week as Tracey Anderson Askew from Calmbirth and Transform Parenting will take us through four stand alone sessions to provide us with mindfulness techniques to help in life in general and in our role as mums of young children. We will have a short craft activity during each session.    All welcome.
25th March 9.30am (CANCELLED) Mindfulness March Week 4
This year with the support of the ACT Government Family Support Program, we are running  a special Mindfulness program. Come along each week as Tracey Anderson Askew from Calmbirth and Transform Parenting will take us through four stand alone sessions to provide us with mindfulness techniques to help in life in general and in our role as mums of young children. We will have a short craft activity during each session. All welcome.   
1st April 9.30am
(CANCELLED) Kokedamas
This week we welcome back Annette Boyd to teach us how to make beautiful Japanese moss balls, Kokedama Member only event, limited spaces, please book in via Eventbrite
8th April 9.30am
(CANCELLED) Bows,  Bows and Bows
This week we will be learning to make hair clips, bands and bows All Welcome A Committee meeting will be held after the session

Term 2 2020 CANCELLED due to Covid-19

Term 3 2020 – 22th July to 25th September 2020

Wednesdays 22nd July   Unicorn Thread Art
Join us for our first session of term three as we try out thread art to make a colourful unicorn creation.
 All welcome©
29th July Yoga and Mediation
It has been a tumultuous year! Join us as we welcome Kimberley to run us through a relaxing session of Yoga and Meditation techniques.
All welcome
5th August Scrapbooking
This week we welcome back Anne from Close to My Heart for a fabulous session of Scrapbooking. Bring photos with you, or you can add them later.
 All welcome
12th August Hair Bows  
Get ready to jazz up your hair wear for yourself or your small people, as we make some creative hair clips and bows.  
All welcome
19th August Facepainting
Amongst committee member Sarah’s many talents, one of them is being a professional Facepainter! Join us as she imparts some of her wisdom, to provide lots of fun at your future children’s parties.
All welcome
26th August Quilt Art
Join us as we try out Quilt Art kits.
All welcome
2nd September   UFO- Unfinished Objects
Bring an item that you haven’t quite managed to find time to finish. Be it an earlier craft project from this term, or something of your own. Enjoy some uninterrupted time to Get Stuff Done!
All welcome
9th September Long Stitch
This week we are trying out the art of long stitch. (If you are in the Virtual Programme, please bring your own Long stitch kit this week).  
All welcome
16th September Paint by Numbers
This week we’ll be creating artistic masterpieces paint by numbers style.
All welcome
23rd  September Pilates
Join us as we welcome back Belinda from Body Intelligence for another great session of Pilates. Please note, all are welcome to attend the session but the pilates will not be suitable for pregnant participants.
All welcome

Term 4 2020

Wednesdays14th October T Shirt DecoratingToday we will break out the puffy paints to decorate shirts. We have a number of small shirts in different sizes but you’re welcome to BYO also.  All welcome
21st OctoberChristmas CandlesToday we welcome Lisa from Peli and Co to  make Christmas CandlesEvent for Current Members- Book in via Eventbrite
28th October Paint AlongEmbrace your inner artist and create a masterpiece with Paint Along. Event for Current Members- Restricted Numbers, First in Best Dressed 
4th NovemberChristmas Hair BowsMaking hair bows is always fun. They’re a great options for gifts or to bling yourself and your family members for the Festive Season. All welcome
11th November Skin Care ProductsToday we are making Skin Care products with Me and MowEvent for Current Members- Book in via Eventbrite 
18th NovemberUFO- Unfinished ObjectsBring an item that you haven’t quite managed to find time to finish. Be it an earlier craft project from this term, or something of your own. Enjoy some uninterrupted time to Get Stuff Done! All welcome 
25th November  Paper CraftThis week we welcome back Anne from Close to My Heart for a fabulous session of paper craft. Bring photos with you, or you can add them later. All welcome
2nd DecemberPolymer Clay JewelryWe’re going to try to make Polymer clay jewelry in this session (you will need to take it home to bake it). All welcome
9th DecemberChristmas Fabric WreathsFabric wreaths are a classy way to decorate your home for Christmas. All welcome
16th DecemberKokedamas and Christmas Morning TeaJoin us for a therapeutic session of Kokedama making, and a Christmassy morning tea to say goodbye to MWG 2020! (And hopefully we’ll catch you in the holidays at our playground meet ups!)  All welcome

*Sessions commence at 9.30am this allows time for settling your child(ren) into childcare, and for assisting with setting up. Packing up & cleaning at the end of the session is also a shared responsibility.


Supported by the Act Government
Supported by the Act Government Family Support Program