2019

Term 1 2019

Wednesdays

6th February
9:30am

Welcome back / icebreaker
Welcome to Majura Women’s Group for 2019! We’ll be celebrating the new year with a special morning tea, and icebreaking games so we can get to know each other. All welcome.
A Committee meeting will be held after the session
13th February
9:30am
♥ Macrame
This term talented local craftswoman Annette Boyd will be teaching us the art of Macrame.
Member only event, please book in via Eventbrite.

20th February
9.30am
Energy Saving Tips for Summer
This week we will have a presentation from ACTSmart on Energy Saving tips for summer time. Save money and help the environment too! All welcome.
Term 2 Program planning session, give your ideas and vote for next term’s sessions.
27th February
9.30am
Resin art
We will be welcoming Robyn from Brindabella Women’s Group to introduce us to the colourful joy of Resin Art. 
Member only event, please book in via Eventbrite.
6th March
9.30am
Ω  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.
13th March
9.30am
Crochet
Very popular in 2018, Sarah will be once again teaching us some crochet skills.  Join us to learn how to make a scarf before the weather cools down.  All welcome.
20th March
9.30am
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.
27th March
9.30am
Scrapbooking / Birthday Cards
We love our paper craft sessions with Anne from Close to My Heart each term. This week we will have a choice of Scrapbooking, which was popular last year, or making birthday cards for your friends and loved ones. If you would like to do Scrapbooking, bring some photos or mementoes to incorporate into your piece. All welcome.
A Committee meeting will be held after the session
3rd April
9.30am
Ω Zumba
Join us for a high energy dance exercise session as we welcome back Naomi for another Zumba party! All welcome.
10th April
9.30am
Hair clips, bands and bows
Finish term one by learning to make hair clips, bands and bows plus a brooch.  All Welcome.

Term 2 2019

Wednesdays1st May
9:30am
♥Diamond Art
This week we’re trying our hand at the sparkling craft Diamond Art!
All welcome  
8th May
9:30am
♥ Children’s Party Skills
Committee member Sarah has many hidden talents. This week she’s introducing us to useful party skills such as Balloon Modelling!
All welcome.
15th May
9.30am
Ω Yoga and Meditation
Take a relaxing break as we have a session of Yoga and Meditation with Marie Ray. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket and some pillows to make yourself comfortable for the meditation session.
All welcome.
22nd May
9.30am
Ω Furoshiki, Japanese Folding
The wonderful Annette Boyd joins us this week to introduce us to the art of Japanese folding.
All welcome.
29th May
9.30am
 Ω Hip Hop Dancing
This week we welcome Holly from Dance Northside who is going to take us through an introduction to Hip Hop dancing! Join us and get funky!!
All welcome.
5th June
9.30am
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.
12th June
9.30am
♥ Paper Craft
This week we welcome back Anne from Close to My Heart for another fabulous session of Paper Craft.
All welcome.
19th June
9.30am
♥ Life with Paint
Formerly Paint it Up, we always have a great time at our painting sessions. Join us to make your own masterpiece, this time with an Australian wildlife theme.
Members only event, please book in via EventBrite
26th June
9.30am
♥ Children’s Hairdressing Skills
This week we welcome Kim Healey to introduce us to some basic skills for dressing our children’s hair.
All welcome.
3rd July
9.30am
♥Games Day
Finish the term with a fun session of games! Have a fun game we can finish in an hour or so? Please feel free to bring it along and teach us how to play!
All Welcome.

Term 3 2019

Wednesdays

24th July

9:30am

Terrariums

The wonderful Annette Boyd joins us this week to help us create a beautiful terrarium.

Members only event, please book in via EventBrite

31st July

9:30am

Essential Oils

This week we’re learning about essential oil use and making some rollers. Join us for a relaxing session learning about their properties and scents.

All welcome

7th August

9.30am

 ΩLine Dancing

Last year we had a great session of bootscooting with Julie from National Capital Bootscooters, and we’re delighted that she’s coming back to teach us some more groovy moves!

All welcome

14th August

9.30am

Gardening with Bunnings

Wish you had a greener thumb? This week we welcome a horticulturalist from Bunnings to run us through the basics of Canberra gardening, and answer our questions.

All welcome 

21st August

9.30am

ΩPilates

Join us for a session of stretching and strengthening with Belinda from Body Intelligence. All are welcome to attend the session but the pilates will not be suitable for pregnant participants.

All welcome

28th August

9.30am

 Paper Craft

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. 

4th September

9.30am

 Soy Candles

Join us to make a lovely scented soy candle.

Members only event, please book in via EventBrite

11th September

9.30am

Canvas Art and Annual General Meeting

Please bring a favourite 8 x 10 inch photo and we will be mounting them onto canvas. Also, join us for the AGM and learn how to help our committee of volunteers to make MWG the group you want it to be!

All welcome. 

18th September

9.30am

Decorated Tote Bags

Come and join us as we jazz up some tote bags. Make your bag show off your personal style!

  All welcome. 

25th September

9.30am

Hand Sewn Cards

Learn the art of making stylish hand sewn cards.

All welcome

Term 4 2019

Wednesdays

16th October

9:30am

♥Macrame Decorations

Annette Boyd, our guru of Macrame (amongst many other talents) will be helping us create some hand knotted decorations ahead of the festive season. All welcome

A Committee meeting will be held after the session

23rd October

9:30am

Christmas Diamond Art

Make a sparkly Christmas picture and put some bling into the festive season.

All welcome.

30th October

9.30am

Resin Chopping Boards

Members can join us this week to make some beautiful resin dipped chopping boards. Lovely to keep, excellent as a charming handmade gift too.

Member only event, limited spaces, please book in via Eventbrite

6th November

9.30am

Beeswax Wraps

The wonderful Annette Boyd will be returning to lead us through making Beeswax Wraps, a fabulous environmentally friendly Christmas present idea!

Member only event, limited spaces, please book in via Eventbrite

13st November

9.30am

Christmas Wreaths
Shanika will be helping us create Festive Wreaths with a tasty tea twist!

All welcome

20th November

9.30am

 Cross Stitch Ornaments

Learn to Cross Stitch and take home a pretty ornament.

All welcome. 

27th November

9.30am

 ♥Christmas Papercraft

Learn to Cross Stitch and take home a pretty ornament.

All welcome

4th December

9.30am

Quilling

This week Lu will be introducing us to the beautiful art of Quilling.

All welcome.

 A Committee meeting will be held after the session.

11th December

9.30am

Christmas Carols and Festive Morning Tea

We had so much fun with Emma Griffiths, professional soprano, last year, that we’ve invited her back for some more fabulous Christmas Carolling. And join us for a special Christmas morning tea. Tis the season to be jolly!

  All welcome. 

18th December

9.30am

ΩZumba with Naomi

Join us for the final session of the year, as we go out with a high energy Zumba party with Naomi!

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

Ω Supported by the Act Government Family Support Program