Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	19/7/23	Screen printing	Welcome back for term 3! This week Clare from Megalo will be helping us explore screen printing as we layer together elements to create our own uniquely designed tea towels. All mums of kids aged 0-5 welcome.
2	26/7/23	No Sew polar fleece blankets	Canberra winter is cold, but you don't have to be! Today we are making our own no-sew polar fleece lap blankets. All mums of kids aged 0-5 welcome.
3	2/8/23	Bracelets	Make your own solid sterling silver pearl mandala bracelet to take home, using simple hand tools. Sinead from Sinead Buckney Jewellery will be guiding us step by step to make our bracelets and learn basic wire working and bead skills. All mums of kids aged 0-5 welcome.
4	9/8/23	Nia	It's comfy clothes this week as we experience Nia with Amanda. Nia is a unique movement practice that fuses the dance, martial and healing arts together to create a transformational experience. Feel free to bring a yoga mat if you have one, but this is not required. All mums of kids aged 0-5 welcome.
5	16/8/23	Papercraft	Get those creative juices flowing as Anne Patterson from Close to My Heart brings us her mobile craft studio for a morning of papercraft. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
6	23/8/23	Discover your child's natural talents	Today Majura Women's Group member Lindsey will be leading a discussion session based on discovering your child's natural talents and how to nurture them. All mums of kids aged 0-5 welcome.
7	30/8/23	Bunnings Craft	Today we are joined by Sue from Bunnings who is bringing supplies for us to mosaic outdoor dishes with beautiful moonstones. All mums of kids aged 0-5 welcome.
8	6/9/23	t-shirt decorating	Today we are breaking out the puffy paints to decorate T-shirts and tote bags. Let your creativity run wild! We can't wait to see what you come up with. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
9	13/9/23	Make Mending Fun	Mending clothes can seem a chore, but it can be fun when shared with others - and by using creative approaches. In this session, we are joined by Monica Andrews who will teach us about clothing sustainability and how to draw on the Japanese boro technique to revive torn clothing and brighten our wardrobes in a sustainable fashion. Monica is currently working on a PHD in clothing sustainability and runs the textiles section of the ANU repair cafe. Bring along torn clothing and patches of fabric if you have them. All mums of kids aged 0-5 welcome.
10	20/9/23	UFO	UnFinished Objects! Bring along an activity from earlier in the year which you haven't finished, or anything crafty you are in the process of making at home that you want to work on. Don't have a project on the go? Help yourself to an activity from our cupboard. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.

MWG Term 2 2023

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	26/4/23	Alcohol Ink Art	Create a stunning abstract masterpiece out of alcohol ink as we explore the medium and experiment with techniques. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
2	3/5/23	Visual Language Workshop	This week we welcome Danika from @Visual Language Connections. During this session we will learn the basics of Key Word Sign and how as a parent you can incorporate some visual language strategies into your home. Key Word Signing incorporates slow, simplified speech and individual hand signs (in Australia we use Auslan signs). It's great for anyone learning a language or children/adults who respond to visual communication strategies. Learn some foundation information about the benefits of using visual language to support expressive and receptive language. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
3	10/5/23	Shower Steamers	Like a bath bomb but for your shower! With winter coming, these DIY shower steamers with lavender and eucalyptus will be great to clear your stuffy sinuses and relax after a long day. Today we will be making a batch each, and decorating jars to take them home in. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
4	17/5/23	Polymer Clay	Local artist Lex Sorrentino has been teaching sculpting in Polymer & Air-Drying Clay for approximately 24 years. And this week she will be sharing her knowledge with us, as we learn how to make and bake beautiful polymer clay magnets of our own!. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
5	24/5/23	Papercraft	Get those creative juices flowing as Anne Patterson from Close to My Heart brings us her mobile craft studio for a morning of papercraft. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
6	31/5/23	Sashiko	Today Alison Yamazaki from Wabi-Sabi Designs will be teaching us some sashiko techniques to help us get some extra life out of our favourite pieces of clothing. Sashiko is a type of traditional Japanese stitching used for the decorative and functional reinforcement of clothing. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
7	7/6/23	Zumba	Don your active wear and let's get this party started! We welcome back the ever-popular Naomi to lead us in some energetic Zumba dancing. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
8	14/6/23	Window Stickers	This week we are making self-adhesive window clings great for sticking to windows, glass, mirrors and more. Draw or trace your design onto a plastic sheet with leadline, and then colour it in with glass paint.
9	21/6/23	Book Binding	Today we are joined by Shihui from Based Book Arts, who will be teaching us some basic bookbinding skills. Make your very own notebook or sketchbook to take home using a Japanese stab binding technique. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
10	28/6/23	UFO	UnFinished Objects! Bring along an activity from earlier in the year which you haven't finished, or anything crafty you are in the process of making at home that you want to work on. Don't have a project on the go? Help yourself to an activity from our cupboard. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.

MWG Term 1 2023

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	1/2/23	Welcome Boardgames	Welcome back to a new year at Majura Womens Group! Today is all about getting to know each other and catching up after the holiday break. Kick back with a coffee and some morning tea and make some new friends. We will have a selection of board games kindly brought in by our committee for anyone that wants to have a play. If you have a game you would like to play with the group, please bring it along! All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
2	8/2/23	Tie Dye totes & scrunchies	Let’s get groovy with some bright and colourful tie dye! Tote bags, scrunchies and socks will be provided by MWG for you get creative with. If you would like to tie dye some clothing, please bring along a couple of white items in your child/ren's size. Please note we will be swapping rooms with the childcare this week due to the messy nature of the activity. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
3	15/2/23	Macrame Wall Hangings	Today we welcome back local artist Annette to teach us how to make macrame wall hangings. Annette attended Majura Womens Group many moons ago and focuses on the use of natural materials and environmentally friendly living. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
4	22/2/23	Yoga & Meditation	Relax your mind and body as we learn some yoga and meditation techniques with Judy. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, a drink bottle, and something to keep warm during the meditation & visualisation. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
5	1/3/23	Zentangle Squares	With a few simple lines, the possibilities are endless! Join us today as we learn Zentangle techniques with Janet. Janet is a certified Zentangle teacher and will lead us though making our own unique Zentangle squares in this calming and satisfying pastime. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
6	8/3/23	Polymer Clay creations	Local artist Lex Sorrentino has been teaching sculpting in Polymer & Air-Drying Clay for approximately 24 years. And this week she will be sharing her knowledge with us, as we learn how to make and bake beautiful polymer clay objects of our own!. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
7	15/3/23	Acrylic Pour	Let's get creative! Today we doing acrylic pouring with Let's Pour! Acrylic paint pouring is a fluid painting technique used to create art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas or surface using many different techniques. These make amazing marbling patterns. Not one painting is the same. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
8	22/3/23	Decluttering	Sometimes getting your stuff in order is hard going. It helps if you’ve got someone there to “hold your hand” and give you tips and advice along the way... Today we welcome Virginia from Get Well Sorted to answer all our questions about decluttering and help us get a feel for what deserves a space in our homes as we work towards making it a place that reflects who you are and where you want to be. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
9	29/3/23	Gemstone Trees	Today we are working with wire and gem chips to make our very own gemstone trees. Many branches or few, one colour or many, it's up to you as we go at our own pace to make these beautiful decorative pieces. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.
10	5/4/23	Easter Papercraft	Get those creative juices flowing as Anne Patterson from Close to My Heart brings us her mobile craft studio for a morning of papercraft. All mums of kids 0-5 welcome.

MWG Term 4 2022

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	12/10/22	Millinery Sunhats	Welcome back for term 4! The sun is finally out, and UV levels are on the rise. Come and decorate your very own sun hat with the help of expert milliner Christine Waring.
2	19/10/22	Macrame	Time to get knotting as local artist Annette Boyd teaches us all how to make macrame plant hangers. Annette is very environmentally conscious and specialises in crafts made from natural materials.
3	26/10/22	Physio Health Talk	Today we are joined by Womens Health Physiotherapist Lauren Riddell for an informal chat about women’s health. Lauren Specialises in pelvic floor, incontinence, prolapse, sexual health and lactation. She has plenty of tips and tricks to share with us and looks forward to answering your burning questions.
4	2/11/22	Plant Pot Decorating	Today we are decorating plant pots to put in our macrame hangers from week 2. Supplies courtesy of Bunnings community programs.
5	9/11/22	Lindy Hop	It’s time to get your dancing shoes on and give SWING DANCING a go! This week Philippa from Canberra Swing Katz will be teaching us Lindy Hop
6	16/11/22	Polymer Clay Bowls	Local artist Lex Sorrentino has been teaching sculpting in Polymer & Air-Drying Clay for approximately 24 years. And this week she will be sharing her knowledge with us, as we learn how to make and bake beautiful polymer clay bowls.
7	23/11/22	Watercolour Painting	Come and learn the art of watercolour painting! Sienna from Ink and Wattle will teach us a series of expressive watercolour techniques and guide us through the step-by-step process of creating our own watercolour artworks. MWG members will be able vote on the painting selection for this session in our members Facebook group.
8	30/11/22	Papercraft	This week we welcome back the ever-popular Anne Patterson from Close To My Heart for a Christmas themed paper craft session.
9	7/12/22	Canvas Decorating	Get your creative juices flowing as we decorate canvases with paint pens, buttons, puffy paint, and anything else you can find in our craft cupboard. The only limit is your imagination!
10	14/12/22	Punch Needle Kits	For the last session of the year, we have a relaxing craft morning planned with some Christmas themed punch needle kits and a spectacular morning tea. Or bring along some wrapping paper and get your Xmas wrapping done 😉

MWG Term 3 2022

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	20/7/22	Decoupage Placemats	Welcome back for term 3 everyone! Today Bree from Wattlebird Canberra will be teaching us how to make two decoupage placemats each of our very own creation to take home. Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing coloured paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf and other decorative elements. Let’s get those creative juices flowing!
2	27/7/22	Pilates	Belinda from Body Intelligence is back to guide us though another fantastic Pilates session. Pop on your activewear and join us for this low-impact exercise activity.
3	3/8/22	Line Dancing	We are delighted to welcome back Julie from National Capital Bootscooting. We always have a fabulous time learning to line dance with Julie. Got 2 left feet? No problem! - so do a lot of us 😉
4	10/8/22	Scrunchies & Flower Brooches	Sewing can be sew (ha!) much fun! Today Juanita from Made By You will be teaching us to make our own hair scrunchies and flower broaches. You will go home with your own unique wearable creations.
5	17/8/22	Paint Along	Embrace your inner artist and create a masterpiece with Paint Along. No experience needed. 100% beginner friendly. You'll be guided step by step by friendly & patient artist instructor recreating your own Masterpiece in relaxed environment over 2 hours. Just grab a friend or be ready to make new ones. You'll be amazed at what you can do!
6	24/8/22	Father’s Day Papercraft	Anne from Close to My Heart is back to do some fantabulously fun papercraft with us. Today we will be making "10 things I love about you" albums to gift to those special people in our lives. What a great idea with Father’s Day just around the corner!
7	31/8/22	Let’s Talk About Wills	Nicole Platt from Griffin Legal will be joining us today for a discussion on wills and estate planning, as we aim to demystify the topic and gain greater understanding of what is involved. Often a confronting thing to think about as parents, but also a very important one.
8	7/9/22	Embroidery	This week we welcome multiskilled artist Hangama Obaidullah to teach us embroidery. Hangama came to Canberra as a refugee from Afghanistan, and her work draws on her Afghani heritage, her homeland, and its history.
9	14/9/22	Felting	Today we will be making felt flower broaches with Lynne Sanders from Canberra Region Feltmakers. Lynne has been a felt maker for over 20 years and makes and sells beautiful felt scarves at the Old Canberra Bus Depot Markets.
10	21/9/22	UFO	UnFinished Objects! Bring along an activity from earlier in the year which you haven't finished, or anything crafty you are in the process of making at home that you want to work on. Don't have a project on the go? Help yourself to an activity from our cupboard.

MWG Term 2 2022

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	27/4/22	Nature Journalling	Immerse yourself in art inspired by nature as we embark on the creative journey of nature journaling with Julia from Nature Art Lab. All materials will be provided.
2	4/5/22	Beaded Jewellery	Today MWG member Brooke will be leading us through making our own beaded jewellery. What a fantastic way to end up with a special piece you will love to wear! All materials and tools will be provided, however if you have a set of miniature pliers (as provided in the 2020 virtual program earring kit), please bring them along.
3	11/5/22	Papercraft	Time to get creative with some papercraft! This week we welcome back the ever-popular Anne Patterson from Close to My Heart, as she brings her mobile craft studio to us. Card making, scrapbooking, die cutting, stamping, and loads more fun things to play with!
4	18/5/22	CANCELLED DUE TO COVID OUTBREAK
5	25/5/22	40th Anniversary Mosaic Construction	This week we continue the fabrication of our 40 years of MWG mosaic with the help of local artist Tina van Raay. Please bring along any ceramics or unusual items you would like to incorporate into the mosaic.
6	1/6/22	40th Anniversary Mosaic Construction	This week we continue the fabrication of our 40 years of MWG mosaic with the help of local artist Tina van Raay. Please bring along any ceramics or unusual items you would like to incorporate into the mosaic.
7	8/6/22	Yoga & Meditation	Relax your mind and body as we learn some yoga and meditation techniques with Judy. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, a drink bottle, and something to keep warm during the meditation & visualisation.
8	15/6/22	40th Anniversary Mosaic Construction	This week we continue the fabrication of our 40 years of MWG mosaic with the help of local artist Tina van Raay. Please bring along any ceramics or unusual items you would like to incorporate into the mosaic.
9	22/6/22	Indigenous Weaving	Today we are honoured to welcome Ronnie Jordan, from Culture on the Move. Ronnie is a descendent of the Kalkadoon People of the Mount Isa region and will be teaching us some traditional Indigenous weaving.
10	29/6/22	Circus Skills	Roll up, roll up! Time to get silly while working on our coordination as we learn some circus skills courtesy of the fantastic folk at Warehouse Circus.

MWG Term 1 2022

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	2/2/22	Welcome Board Games	Welcome new mums joining us this year, and welcome back to everyone else! Today we sit down and catch up over a range of board games and a cuppa. Feel free to bring in your favourites to play with the group.
2	9/2/22	Papercraft	Get those creative juices flowing as Anne Patterson from Close to My Heart brings us her mobile craft studio for a morning of papercraft.
3	16/2/22	Mosaic Planning Session	Last year Majura Womens Group celebrated its 40th Anniversary. Yay us! To commemorate this event, we are working with a local artist to design and construct a mosaic which will be permanently displayed in the courtyard outside the Downer community centre. Bring your ideas for a collaborative planning session.
4	23/2/22	Tie Dye	Groovy man! Brighten up your kid's wardrobes as we get messy with fun tie dye shirts. Some shirts will be provided in sizes 1-5, or feel free to bring your own. Due to the messy nature of this activity, we will be switching rooms with the childcare this week.
5	2/3/22	Mosaic Design Session	Last year Majura Womens Group celebrated its 40th Anniversary. Yay us! To commemorate this event, we are working with a local artist to design and construct a mosaic which will be permanently displayed in the courtyard outside the Downer community centre. Bring your ideas for a collaborative planning session as we sketch out our design and learn some basic tile cutting skills with Tina van Raay.
6	9/3/22	African Drumming	African drumming is an absolute blast. Immerse yourself in a group of drummers, learning to play rhythms in unison. Facilitated by Yvette from Drum Effect.
7	16/3/22	Menopause Talk	Join us as Dr Clare Holberton and Angela Rule, Community Education and Health Promotion Officer from Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT, talk with us about menopause.
8	23/3/22	Mosaic Preparations	This week we begin the fabrication of our 40 years mosaic with the help of local artist Tina van Raay. Please bring along any ceramics or unusual items you have collected that you would like to incorporate into the mosaic.
9	30/3/22	Mosaic Making Part One	This week we begin the fabrication of our 40 years mosaic with the help of local artist Tina van Raay. Please bring along any ceramics or unusual items you have collected that you would like to incorporate into the mosaic.
10	6/4/22	Zumba	Don your active wear and let's get this party started! We welcome back the ever-popular Naomi to lead us in some energetic Zumba dancing.

MWG Term 4 2021

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1			No activity due to Covid-19 Restrictions
2	20/10/21	Park Meet Up
3	27/10/21	Paper Mobiles
4	3/11/21	STEM Kits
5	10/11/21	Tie Dye
6	17/11/21	T-Shirt Decorating
7	24/11/21	Self Defence
8	1/12/21	Papercraft
9	8/12/21	Alcohol Ink Coasters
10	15/12/21	Xmas Centrepieces

MWG Term 4 2021 – Virtual Program run in conjunction with regular sessions

Week	Date	Activity
1	6/10/21	Cookie Painting
2	13/10/21	Pixel Art
3	20/10/21	Rock Painting
4	27/10/21	Mini Acrylic Pour Tiles
5	31/10/21	Halloween Cupcake Decorating
6	3/11/21	Yoga
7	10/11/21	Painted Clocks
8	17/11/21	Fabric Wreaths
9	24/11/21	Card Making
10	1/12/21	Zumba
11	8/12/21	Paint Pen Coaster
12	15/12/21	Paint It Up

MWG Term 3 2021

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	14/7/21	Planter Stands	Join us for some handywoman carpentry as we assemble stylish planter stands. EVENT BRITE EVENT: Limited tickets available for members only.
2	21/7/21	Drama/Improv	Explore your inner dramatic side, as we try out a lesson of drama and improvisation, it is sure to be an entertaining morning.
3	28/7/21	Line Dancing	We are delighted to welcome back Julie from National Capital Bootscooting. We always have a fabulous time learning to line dance with Julie.
4	4/8/21	Acrylic Pour	Join us to try out the beautiful art of acrylic pour. EVENT BRITE EVENT: Limited tickets available for members only.
5	11/8/21	Zumba	It is always a party when we Zumba with Naomi! Come along and have a go, all are welcome to this fun filled high energy session. Don't forget your drink bottle!
6	18/8/21	Coaster Tiles	Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
7	25/8/21	STEM Kits & AGM	Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
8	1/9/21	Tie Dye	Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
9	8/9/21	UFO	Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
10	15/9/21	Papercraft	Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Lockdown

MWG Term 2 2021

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	21/4/21	Internet Safety	Our children are growing up with a very different level of access to the internet than previous generations. We're really looking forward to welcoming ThinkUKnow for a discussion about how we can keep our kids safe online.
2	28/4/21	Perinatal Wellbeing Talk	This week we will be having a discussion about parenthood and mental health, and hearing about the services of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. After this discussion we will make some Playdough to take home.
3	5/5/21	Postpartum Exercise & Canvas Art	Today we welcome Tori from Empower Exercise Physiology who will be elaborating on the benefits of postpartum exercise. Afterwards we will run a short session applying one of our photos to a canvas. Bring an 8 x 10 inch photo, or alternatively you can email one to us for printing, the week before the session.
4	12/5/21	ACTSMART Talk	ACTSMART are a wealth of energy efficiency information for us in the ACT. This week they will be talking to us about how to keep your home warm for winter without breaking the bank. A win for your pocket and the environment!
5	19/5/21	Yoga & Meditation	Stretch, relax and learn to de-stress as we learn some yoga and meditation techniques. Bring a yoga mat and drink bottle.
6	26/5/21	UFO	Bring your unfinished craft projects from home or finish projects from the craft cupboard.
7	2/6/21	Papercraft	Always a favourite session, Anne from Close to My Heart will be back to teach us more of her many papercraft skills.
8	9/6/21	Exercise with SistaPT	Come ready for a workout as we have a fabulous exercise session with lovely Linda from SistaPT. Linda's sessions are always lots of fun. Don't forget your drink bottle!
9	16/6/21	Crochet	Two of our very talented committee members, Sarah and Kat, will be leading us through this introductory session of crochet.
10	23/6/21	Shoe Decorating	Finishing up term two we'll be having a go at decorating shoes! We will provide some pairs of canvas shoes, but you are also welcome to BYO.

MWG Term 1 2021

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	3/2/21	Welcome Board Games	Welcome to Majura Women's Group for 2021! Join us for a fun introduction and games session!
2	10/2/21	T-Shirt Decorating	Today 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.
3	17/2/21	UFO	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!
4	24/2/21	Papercraft	This 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.
5	3/3/21	Decorated Tote Bags	Come and join us as we jazz up some tote bags. Make your bag show off your personal style!
6	10/3/21	Terrariums	Judy our committee member will help us create a beautiful terrarium. Members only event, please book in via EventBrite.
7	17/3/21	Calligraphy	Join us to work on your calligraphy skills and learn to create beautiful written art.
8	24/3/21	Zumba	Join us for the final session of the year, as we go out with a high energy Zumba party with Naomi!
9	31/3/21	Pilates	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.

MWG Term 4 2020

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	14/10/20	T-Shirt Decorating	Today 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.
2	21/10/20	Christmas Candles	Today we welcome Lisa from Peli and Co to make Christmas Candles.
3	28/10/20	Paint Along	Embrace your inner artist and create a masterpiece with Paint Along.
4	4/11/20	Christmas Hair Bows	Making hair bows is always fun. They're a great option for gifts or to bling yourself and your family members for the Festive Season.
5	11/11/20	Skin Care Products	Today we are making Skin Care products with Me and Mow. Event for Current Members- Book in via Eventbrite
6	18/11/20	UFO	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!
7	25/11/20	Papercraft	This 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.
8	2/12/20	Polymer Clay Jewellery	We're going to try to make Polymer clay jewellery in this session (you will need to take it home to bake it).
9	9/12/20	Christmas Fabric Wreaths	Fabric wreaths are a classy way to decorate your home for Christmas.
10	16/12/20	Kokedamas & Christmas Morning Tea	Join 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!)

MWG Term 4 2020 – Virtual Program run in conjunction with regular sessions

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	12/10/20	Bracelet Making	Celebrate your own personal style as we make bracelets this week.
2	19/10/20	Christmas Wreath	Get into the Festive Spirit early and join us to make a bespoke Christmas Wreath.
3	26/10/20	Book Club	Book club members, this week we'll be meeting to discuss our first book The Drop Off.
4	5/11/20	Christmas Cards	Join us on Thursday 5th November to welcome back Anne from Close to My Heart for an online session of Christmas card making. Anne's sessions are great fun, and we highly recommend you all attend!
5	9/11/20	Christmas Decorations	Carrying on our Christmas theme, this week we are making Christmas decorations.
6	16/11/20	Christmas Earrings	For yourself or a gift for a friend, tis the Season to make Christmas Earrings!
7	23/11/20	Christmas String Art	String art is a great mindfulness activity. The Christmas string art Nicole has sourced for us will make a lovely decoration or gift too.
8	3/12/20	Pilates	Stretch away the tensions of the week with another fantastic Pilates session with Belina from Body Intelligence. This session will be on 3rd December at 7pm.
9	7/12/20	Book Club Book Two	This week our book club members can meet to discuss the second book Your Own Kind of Girl.
10	14/12/20	Gingerbread Houses	Finish the year with the festive fun of assembling a Gingerbread House with us.

MWG Term 3 2020

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	22/7/20	Unicorn Thread Art	Join us for our first session of term three as we try out thread art to make a colourful unicorn creation.
2	29/7/20	Yoga & Meditation	It has been a tumultuous year! Join us as we welcome Kimberly to run us through a relaxing session of Yoga and Meditation techniques.
3	5/8/20	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.
4	12/8/20	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.
5	19/8/20	Face Painting	Amongst committee member Sarah's many talents, one of them is being a professional Face Painter! Join us as she imparts some of her wisdom, to provide lots of fun at your future children's parties.
6	26/8/20	Quilt Art	Join us as we try out Quilt Art kits.
7	2/9/20	UFO	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!
8	9/9/20	Long Stitch	This week we are trying out the art of long stitch. (If you are in the Virtual Program, please bring your own Long Stitch kit this week).
9	16/9/20	Paint By Numbers	This week we'll be creating artistic masterpieces paint by numbers style.
10	23/9/20	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.

MWG Term 3 2020 – Virtual Program run in conjunction with regular sessions

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	20/7/20	Air Dry Clay	Embrace your inner sculpture skills and try out air drying clay.
2	27/7/20	Alcohol Ink Coasters	Join Lisa on zoom as she explains how to make alcohol ink decorated coasters.
3	3/8/20	Book Club	Book club members, this week we'll be meeting to discuss our first book – The Spill.
4	13/8/20	Pilates	On the evening of the 13th we welcome back Belinda from Body Intelligence to lead us through another session of Pilates.
5	17/8/20	Papercraft	This week we welcome back Anne from Close to My Heart for an online session of card making.
6	24/8/20	Diamond Art	This week we'll be working on our brilliantly sparkly diamond art kits.
7	31/8/20	Pixel Art	This week we are trying out Pixel art.
8	7/9/20	Long Stitch	Break out the long stitch kit and we'll see what we can make.
9	14/9/20	Puppy Dog Craft	Join us as we make a snuggly puppy dog toy.
10	21/9/20	Book Club Book Two	This week our book club members can meet to discuss the second book - Untamed.

MWG TERM 2 2020

TERM 2 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID

MWG Term 1 2020

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	5/2/20	Welcome Session & Games	Welcome to Majura Women’s Group for 2020! Join us for a fun introduction and games session!
2	12/2/20	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.
3	19/2/20	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!
4	26/2/20	Introductory Massage Techniques	This week we will be learning some introductory massage techniques to help relax the neck and shoulders.
5	4/3/20	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.
6	11/3/20	Mindfulness March Week 2 (Cancelled due to Covid)	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.
7	18/3/20	Mindfulness March Week 3 (Cancelled due to Covid)	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.
8	25/3/20	Mindfulness March Week 4 (Cancelled due to Covid)	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.
9	1/4/20	Kokedamas (Cancelled due to Covid)	This week we welcome back Annette Boyd to teach us how to make beautiful Japanese moss balls, Kokedama.
10	8/4/20	Bows, Bows and Bows (Cancelled due to Covid)	This week we will be learning to make hair clips, bands and bows.

MWG Term 4 2019

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	16/10/19	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
2	23/10/19	Christmas Diamond Art	Make a sparkly Christmas picture and put some bling into the festive season.
3	30/10/19	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.
4	6/11/19	Beeswax Wraps	The wonderful Annette Boyd will be returning to lead us through making Beeswax Wraps, a fabulous environmentally friendly Christmas present idea!
5	13/11/19	Christmas Wreaths	Shanika will be helping us create Festive Wreaths with a tasty tea twist!
6	20/11/19	Cross Stitch Ornaments	Learn to Cross Stitch and take home a pretty ornament.
7	27/11/19	Christmas Papercraft
8	4/12/19	Quilling	This week Lu will be introducing us to the beautiful art of Quilling.
9	11/12/19	Christmas Carols & 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!
10	18/12/19	Zumba	Join us for the final session of the year, as we go out with a high energy Zumba party with Naomi!

MWG Term 3 2019

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	24/7/19	Terrariums	The wonderful Annette Boyd joins us this week to help us create a beautiful terrarium.
2	31/7/19	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.
3	7/8/19	Line 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!
4	14/8/19	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.
5	21/8/19	Pilates	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.
6	28/8/19	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!
7	4/9/19	Soy Candles	Join us to make a lovely scented soy candle.
8	11/9/19	Canvas Art	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!
9	18/9/19	Decorated Tote Bags	Come and join us as we jazz up some tote bags. Make your bag show off your personal style!
10	25/9/19	Hand Sewn Cards	Learn the art of making stylish hand sewn cards.

MWG Term 2 2019

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	1/5/19	Diamond Art	This week we’re trying our hand at the sparkling craft Diamond Art!
2	8/5/19	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!
3	15/5/19	Yoga & 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.
4	22/5/19	Furoshiki, Japanese Folding	The wonderful Annette Boyd joins us this week to introduce us to the art of Japanese folding.
5	29/5/19	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!!
6	5/6/19	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!
7	12/6/19	Paper Craft	This week we welcome back Anne from Close to My Heart for another fabulous session of Paper Craft.
8	19/6/19	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.
9	26/6/19	Children’s Hairdressing Skills	This week we welcome Kim Healey to introduce us to some basic skills for dressing our children’s hair.
10	3/7/19	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!

MWG Term 1 2019

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	6/2/19	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.
2	13/2/19	Macrame	This term talented local craftswoman Annette Boyd will be teaching us the art of Macrame.
3	20/2/19	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!
4	27/2/19	Resin Art	We will be welcoming Robyn from Brindabella Women’s Group to introduce us to the colourful joy of Resin Art.
5	6/3/19	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.
6	13/3/19	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.
7	20/3/19	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!
8	27/3/19	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.
9	3/4/19	Zumba	Join us for a high energy dance exercise session as we welcome back Naomi for another Zumba party!
10	10/4/19	Hair Clips, Bands & Bows	Finish term one by learning to make hair clips, bands and bows plus a brooch.

MWG Term 4 2018

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	17/10/18	Craft with Bunnings	Kick off term four with a crafting session with Jenny from Bunnings Belconnen.
2	24/10/18	Beeswax Wraps	The wonderful Annette Boyd will be returning to lead us through making Beeswax Wraps, a fabulous environmentally friendly Christmas present idea!
3	31/10/18	Flower Crown Making	Talented professional milliner Christine Wareing will be teaching us some headwear skills, in time for the Melbourne Cup and Spring Racing Carnival.
4	7/11/18	Button Craft Christmas Cards	In time to get them posted for Christmas we'll be breaking out the hot glue guns and button collection and making some festive creations.
5	14/11/18	Origami Boxes	Group member Shanika will be introducing us to the fine art of Origami gift box making this week.
6	21/11/18	Christmas Craft	Join us for a Christmas craft with the expert guidance of Anne from Close to My Heart. Anne's sessions are always fantastic, and we look forward to welcoming her back.
7	28/11/18	Yoga & 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.
8	5/12/18	Tea Bag Wreaths	Shanika will be helping us create Festive Wreaths with a tasty tea twist!
9	12/12/18	Christmas Carols	We had so much fun with Emma Griffiths, professional soprano, last term, that we've invited her back for some fabulous Christmas Carolling. And join us for a special Christmas morning tea. Tis the season to be jolly!
10	19/12/18	Self Defence	Join us for the final session of the year, Self Defence with our own Mara. Mara has lots of useful tips for tricky situations and her sessions are great fun too.

MWG Term 3 2018

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	25/7/18	Terrariums	Join Annette as we create our own worlds in a bowl, with the art of Terrarium design!
2	1/8/18	Singing	This week we welcome professional soprano Emma Griffiths as she takes us through some skills for singing.
3	8/8/18	Health Care Advocacy	Navigating the health care system is not without its challenges. This week Claudia from the Health Care Consumers' Association will be giving us some tips to advocate for ourselves and our families in medical situations.
4	15/8/18	Pilates	This week 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.
5	22/8/18	Felt Flowers	Brighten your home with some permanent blooms. We'll be making felt flowers with Leticia.
6	29/8/18	Father’s Day Gifts	Join us making some gifts for dad with the expert guidance of Anne from Close to My Heart.
7	5/9/18	Crochet	Keen to get crafty with wool? Sarah will be taking us through an introduction to crochet.
8	12/9/18	TBC	To Be Confirmed.
9	19/9/18	Scrapbooking	Our sessions with Anne are always great, so this term we're having her in twice! Join us this week as we get some ideas in how to start out in scrapbooking. Bring some photos or mementos with you to add to your work!
10	26/9/18	Zumba	Finish the term in energetic style as we have a go at Zumba with Naomi.

MWG Term 4 2017

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	11/10/17	Pilates	Take time to tone up, build strength and reenergise. Exercise is so important to manage stress and maintain a positive outlook on life. If you are not able to participate in the exercises, we invite you to attend and perhaps bring an alternate activity.
2	18/10/17	PANDSI & Free Craft	An informal chat about strategies for maintaining balanced mental health in motherhood, and the range of support systems available. We will set up a selection of “mindful” activities to help you relax.
3	25/10/17	Macrame	Remember the days when every house had a knotted owl or a pot plant hanger? We are bringing the good stuff back, rediscover this relaxing and attractive craft
4	1/11/17	Budgeting	Managing the household budget gets trickier when children arrive bringing extra costs and reduced income. Our experienced financial life coach will provide tips and advice to help you navigate the childhood years.
5	8/11/17	Bunnings DIY Woodwork	Cheapest therapy you’ll ever find – come and hit something really hard as we make a cute wooden garden project with the lovely Jenny from Bunnings.
6	15/11/17	Silver Jewellery Session 1	Create your own unique piece of jewellery with talented local artist and teacher Lex Sorrento. The silver metal comes as a soft clay that is easy to shape. It is then dried, fired and finished next week.
7	22/11/17	Silver Jewellery Session 2	Your silver jewellery from last week will be transformed from a brittle dull grey into a beautiful silver metal. It will need to be sanded and assembled into the finished piece. If you couldn’t come last week, please come anyway and we will find something for you too.
8	29/11/17	Dancing	Have some fun, get your heart pumping, and laugh the worries away. All welcome, whether you want to dance or just provide moral support and encouragement.
9	6/12/17	Christmas Countdown Cards	Our very talented Anne Patterson from Close to My Heart will provide a range of fun Christmas themed crafts, including card making and decorations for the home. Come early to make sure you get a seat!
10	13/12/17	Gingerbread Houses	We provide everything you need to make your own traditional gingerbread house. Lots of fun, keep it or give away. A great way to build excitement for the holidays and close out the year. Merry Christmas and hope to see you in the new year!

MWG Term 1 2017

Week	Date	Activity
1	1/2/17	Welcome & Card Making
2	8/2/17	Card Making
3	15/2/17	Silver clay I
4	22/2/17	Silver Clay II
5	1/3/17	Pilates
6	8/3/17	Button Craft
7	15/3/17	First Aid
8	22/3/17	Mosaic
9	29/3/17	Zumba
10	5/4/17	Declutter

MWG Term 4 2016

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	12/10/16	Mosaic Mural	Our project this term is a group mural that will be displayed at QEII.
2	19/10/16	Teaming Up With MEGA	Have you heard of MEGA? Mums Exercise Group Australia aims to provide FREE and affordable fitness opportunities for mums in the Nation’s Capital. Get moving and energised for life with a self-paced circuit type workout to suit all fitness levels.
3	26/10/16	Mosaic Mural	Our project this term is a group mural that will be displayed at QEII.
4	2/11/16	Mosaic Mural	Our project this term is a group mural that will be displayed at QEII.
5	9/11/16	Mummy Jobs Australia	Kris from Mummy Jobs Australia speaks to us about mums getting jobs. Be prepared to gain insights on how to empower yourself and gain confidence on landing that job.
6	16/11/16	Teaming Up With MEGA	Have you heard of MEGA? Mums Exercise Group Australia aims to provide FREE and affordable fitness opportunities for mums in the Nation’s Capital. Get moving and energised for life with a self-paced circuit type workout to suit all fitness levels.
7	23/11/16	Mosaic Mural	Our project this term is a group mural that will be displayed at QEII.
8	30/11/16	Christmas Cards	Card buffet with Anne Patterson.
9	7/12/16	Paint It Up	Everyone can paint, come and find out how fun it can be.
10	14/12/16	Gingerbread Houses	Get into the Christmas Spirit and join in constructing Gingerbread houses.

MWG Term 3 2015

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	22/7/15	Term Project	Term Project – Beading & jewellery making. Bead kits.
2	29/7/15	Xmas in July	Decorate your own mini-Christmas cake and enjoy the festivities.
3	5/8/15	Speech Pathologist	A fun and informative discussion session.
4	12/8/15	Term Project	Create a silver pendant using Precious Metal Clay with guest artist Lex Sorrento. Part 1.
5	18/8/15	Term Project	Create a silver pendant using Precious Metal Clay with guest artist Lex Sorrento Part 2
6	26/8/15	TBC.	TBC.
7	2/9/15	Father’s Day Card Making	Letting Dad know how much he is appreciated can be tricky. This year you’re all sorted. Come along and create something from you that he’ll love.
8	9/9/15	Fascinator Workshop	Learn from a professional milliner. Make your own fascinator to wear on Cup day or to your next special occasion.
9	16/9/15	Term Project	Create a snap button bracelet using polymer clay.
10	23/9/15	AGM & Games Day	This group is for YOUR benefit, please come to the AGM to have your say in how you would like to see the group proceed into the future and to ensure that we are able to continue to function. When the official business is completed, we will play.

MWG Term 2 2015

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	29/4/15	Fun & Games	We really had a fantastic time playing games last term, come with a funny story and your favourite game. Let’s relax and have a good laugh.
2	6/5/15	Term Project – Creative Writing	Creative writing facilitated by a published author. Have you always wanted to write a book? We will create a collaborative book.
3	13/5/15	Swing Dancing	The teachers from SwingKatz were so much fun, we had to have them back again! Swing is often considered a partner dance but is just as fun danced individually.
4	20/5/15	Term Project – Creative Writing	Creative writing facilitated by a published author. Have you always wanted to write a book? An opportunity to put some of your creative ideas on paper and contribute to our collaborative book.
5	27/5/15	Cake Decorating	Learn some classic skills including how to make piped flowers and decorations. Use your creations to decorate cupcakes.
6	3/6/15	Term Project – Creative Writing	A picture is worth a thousand words. Use your preferred medium (digital, collage, watercolour etc.) to create illustrations for our collaborative book.
7	10/6/15	Jewellery Making	Create a beautiful necklace for yourself or as a gift.
8	17/6/15	Term Project – Creative Writing	Writing and editing.
9	24/6/15	Term Project – Creative Writing	Use your preferred medium (digital, collage, watercolour etc.) to create illustrations for our collaborative book.
10	1/7/15	Puppets	Freshly arrived home from working on Sesame Street, the talented Marianne from PuppetOodle will run a kid friendly workshop on puppet making and manipulating.

MWG Term 1 2015

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	4/2/15	Term Project – Quilt Making	Lead by our own award-winning quilter- Melissa. Come and contribute to our group wall hanging. No sewing experience required.
2	11/2/15	Callanetics	This is a low impact exercise, designed to tone deep muscle tissue and still leave you feeling refreshed and energised! Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.
3	18/2/15	Term Project – Quilt Making	Lead by our own award-winning quilter- Melissa. Come and contribute to our group wall hanging. No sewing experience required.
4	25/2/15	Motivational Speaker	A session to inspire us to stay focused on what is important to us and make the most of our lives.
5	4/3/15	Term Project – Quilt Making	What would you love to do if you had the time and money? Let us know your ideas and we will plan this year’s program to reflect the interests of everyone in the group!
6	11/3/15	Fun & Games	Come with a funny story and your favourite game. Let’s relax and have a good laugh.
7	18/3/15	Term Project – Quilt Making	Lead by our own award-winning quilter- Melissa. Come and contribute to our group wall hanging. No sewing experience required.
8	25/3/15	First Aid – Caring for Children	This is a workshop with certificate of attendance, very thorough and practical, make your home a safer place or put it in your resume.
9	1/4/15	Term Project – Quilt Making	If our quilt is already completed, we will book an alternative activity for this session.
10	8/4/15	Swing Dancing	The teachers from Swingcatz will teach us a short routine as an introduction to this fun style of dance.

MWG Term 4 2014

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	15/10/14	Term Project - Quilting	A collaborative quilting project, to replace the wall hanging that has been donated to the women’s crisis centre.
2	22/10/14	African Drumming	Loosen up through the exuberance of African music and find your rhythm.
3	29/10/14	Term Project – Quilting	Create a square to contribute to our group wall hanging.
4	5/11/14	Craft for a Cause	A chance to give something back.
5	12/11/14	Term Project – Quilting	Contribute to our group project and develop quilting skills, with award winning MWG member, Melissa.
6	19/11/14
7	26/11/14	Term Project – Quilting	Contribute to our group project and develop quilting skills, with award winning MWG member, Melissa.
8	3/12/14	Heartmoves	A program from the Heart Foundation. Gentle exercise, take some time out to care for yourself before the end of the year hits. Please wear loose clothes and training shoes.
9	10/12/14	Floristry	Make a centrepiece for your Christmas Celebrations.
10	17/12/14	Gingerbread Houses	Make a gingerbread house for Christmas (also makes a great present!).

MWG Term 3 2014

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	23/7/14	Sing and Grow	A workshop for babies and carers to introduce the joy of music and rhythm.
2	30/7/14	Term Project – Cardmaking & Scrapbooking	Lead by the talented ladies from Craftiyas Queanbeyan. Choose from cardmaking or scrapbooking kits and learn some new techniques and take home something beautiful.
3	6/8/14	African Drumming
4	13/8/14	Term Project – Cardmaking & Scrapbooking	Lead by the talented ladies from Craftiyas Queanbeyan. Choose from cardmaking or scrapbooking kits.
5	19/8/14	Clothing Swap & Beauty Day	Let’s get creative on a different canvas- ourselves! Bring some clothes to swap, have your hair, make up and nails done, and take home a whole new look.
6	26/8/14	Term Project – Cardmaking & Scrapbooking	Lead by the talented ladies from Craftiyas Queanbeyan. Choose from cardmaking or scrapbooking kits.
7	3/9/14	Term Project – Cardmaking & Scrapbooking	Lead by the talented ladies from Craftiyas Queanbeyan. Choose from cardmaking or scrapbooking kits.
8	10/9/14	First Aid	A fully accredited course, “Provide CPR” all attendees will receive a recognised first aid certificate, useful for volunteer and paid positions.
9	17/9/14	First Aid	A fully accredited course, “Provide CPR” all attendees will receive a recognised first aid certificate, useful for volunteer and paid positions.
10	24/9/14	MWG AGM and Party	This group is for YOUR benefit, please come to the AGM to have your say in how you would like to see the group proceed into the future and to ensure that we are able to continue to function. When the official business is completed, we will party! Please also come to collect your first aid certificate.

MWG Term 2 2014

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	30/4/14	Building Relationships	Facilitated discussion on building life and relational skills.
2	7/5/14	Term Project – Bollywood Dancing	Get moving and have some fun to some funky music. We will build our skills and confidence over the term.
3	14/5/14	Drawing	A session of drawing still life and clothed life drawing led by MWG member, President and artist Anna Lee.
4	21/5/14	Term Project – Bollywood Dancing	Get moving and have some fun to some funky music. We will build our skills and confidence over the term.
5	28/5/14	Craft Making	Session for informal chit-chat and craft-making from our own stores or BYO.
6	4/6/14	Term Project – Bollywood Dancing	Get moving and have some fun to some funky music. We will build our skills and confidence over the term.
7	11/6/14	Metal Stamping	Metal Stamping with MWG member Melissa Rowe. Come along and make your own jewellery!
8	18/6/14	Term Project – Bollywood Dancing	Get moving and have some fun to some funky music. We will build our skills and confidence over the term.
9	25/6/14	Baby Signs	Learn how to use baby signs to build a foundation for language learning and reduce frustration for your pre-verbal child. An information session for mums followed by an interactive session for mums and bubs.
10	2/7/14	Craft Making	Session for informal chit-chat and craft-making from our own stores or BYO.

MWG Term 1 2014

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	5/2/14	Back to Work Information Session	An information session on how to transition back to the workforce after time at home raising children.
2	12/2/14	Term Project – Hat Making	Dress like HRH Kate Middleton! Following on from the very popular fascinator workshops of previous years, experienced milliner Christine will help us to make our very own hats. If you have an outfit you would like to match your creation to please bring it along.
3	19/2/14	BYO Craft and Planning Day	Bring along a project from home as well as all your ideas for what you would like to see happen in the group this year. We will chat, craft and brainstorm our program for the year.
4	26/2/14	Term Project – Hat Making	Hat making session 2.
5	5/3/14	Jane Austen Era Dancing	Come and dance like Jane and Elizabeth! Lots of fun, led by the organizers of the Jane Austen festival which takes place in April. A committee meeting will be held after this session. Venue TBA.
6	12/3/14	Term Project – Hat Making	Hat making session 3.
7	19/3/14	Jane Austen Era Dancing	Come and dance like Jane and Elizabeth Bennett! Lots of fun, led by the organizers of the Jane Austen festival which takes place in April.
8	26/3/14	Term Project – Hat Making	Hat making final session.
9	2/4/14	Parents and School	A discussion facilitated by a trained teacher on how to partner with your child’s school to help make your child’s education a positive experience.
10	9/4/14	Watercolour Painting	MWG member and artist, Kristen, will share her skills with us and help us learn the art of watercolour painting.

MWG Term 4 2013

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	16/10/13	Returning to the Workforce	Come and get some tips on returning to the workforce and have the chance to ask questions.
2	23/10/13	Term Project – Icing Biscuits	Come along and have a go at Icing some delicious biscuits, maybe something to do with Christmas?
3	30/10/13	Button Hairclips	Learn how to make some beautiful hairclips using Buttons and your imagination.
4	6/11/13	Felting	Introduction to Felting and begin your creation, something that can also be completed at home…Another Christmas theme maybe??
5	13/11/13	Dru Yoga	Stretch, relax and feel the stresses of the week melt away with Dru Yoga. Please bring mats and a blanket/towel and a small pillow.
6	20/11/13	Term Project – Stampin’ Up	We will be making some Christmas themed cards & Gift boxes/Bags. Come along with your Xmas themed imagination.
7	27/11/13	Tasty Treats Workshop	Come and get some great tips on healthy treats for the whole family and there will be some tasting going on too!
8	4/12/13	Term Project – Stampin’ Up	We will be making some Christmas themed cards & Gift boxes/Bags. Come along with your Xmas themed imagination.
9	11/12/13	Term Project – Crochet Xmas Decorations	Learn to make some great Christmas Decorations with that personal touch. All levels of Crochet will be able to take part.
10	18/12/13	TBC	This may be Zumba or Come dressed in your best with your Fascinators. Morning tea provided.

MWG Term 3 2013

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	24/7/13	Q&A on Womens Services in Canberra	Heather from Health Care Consumers' Association ACT is coming to discuss Womens Health Infrastructure and Health Status. She is a great source of information regarding services for women in Canberra and ready to answer any questions we may have.
2	31/7/13	Term Project – Silk Painting	We will be learning how to apply gutta and the techniques required to make our own cushion covers. The silk painting will be done in stages to allow the gutta and paint to dry to give the best finish.
3	7/8/13	Millinery	Christine is coming to help us craft our own fascinators in time for the Spring Racing Season.
4	14/8/13	Term Project – Silk Painting	We will be continuing with creating a silk cushion cover. We will learn how to apply the paints and how they can create spectacular patterns.
5	21/8/13	Singing	Do you struggle to sing audibly anywhere other than your shower? This is the session for you - Lisa Richards is returning to work with us on mastering our vocal cords.
6	28/8/13	Term Project – Silk Painting	Today we will continue the finishing touches on our silk cushion covers with the expert guidance of Kaye.
7	4/9/13	Yoga	Yoga mats or towels and comfortable clothes are the essential ingredients for an enjoyable yoga session.
8	11/9/13	Term Project – Silk Painting	In our final session we can continue working on our cushions or move on to making a canvas with the silk painting techniques we have perfected in previous weeks
9	18/9/13	TBA	The AGM will be held during the session, and you are cordially invited to consider attending and standing for a role.
10	25/9/13	Naturopath	Today we are having a Naturopath visit to share her knowledge with us. Anita is a former member of MWG, who is passionate about sharing the benefits of achieving better health naturally and ready to share simple remedies to common ailments.

MWG Term 2 2013

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	1/5/13	Nutrition	Tiffany Peddle is coming along to share with us tips and ideas for creating healthy snacks and meal plans for our families.
2	8/5/13	Term Project	Our term project is basketry with artist Ann McMahon. Today will involve further development of basket making skills including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
3	15/5/13	Relaxation with Marie Ray	Feeling stressed? Need to unwind but not sure how? Come along and learn the secrets to relaxation.
4	22/5/13	Term Project	Our term project is basketry with artist Ann McMahon. Today will involve further development of basket making skills including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
5	29/5/13	Family Secrets / Show and Tell	Bring along your home secrets/tricks that work for your family i.e., best kiddie craft, home recipe that never fails, getting kids to bed on time. Your (kids) favourite story etc.
6	5/6/13	Term Project	Our term project is basketry with artist Ann McMahon. Today will involve further development of basket making skills including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
7	12/6/13	Game of Cricket with Ian Leech	Come along for a fun game of cricket. We will run through the rules, divide into two teams, and then have a fun morning outside on the oval playing a game or two.
8	19/6/13	Term Project	Our term project is basketry with artist Ann McMahon. Today will involve further development of basket making skills including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
9	26/6/13	Street Art with Christopher Dalzell	Learn some Spray paint techniques and have a go at producing your own “canvas” Street Art. We will also be using Posca pens and Felt pens.
10	3/7/13	Jewellery with Jacinta	Come and have a go at making your own Angel Brooch and other Jewellery items using Glass and Crystal beads.

MWG Term 3 2012

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	25/7/12	Tai Chi	Come and try out a session of Tai Chi, taught by an accredited instructor from the Taoist Tai Chi Society (www.taoist.org.au). Please wear some comfy stretch pants and top. Some movements will be tailored to suit pregnant women, so everyone can participate.
2	1/8/12	Term Project	This year’s project focuses on bringing together elements of fashion and makeup through the ages and taking portrait photos of members posing as women from each decade from 1900s to the present day. This week, Photographer Thea Van Veen will be teaching us how to take good photographs using our own cameras. Please bring your own cameras.
3	8/8/12	Women’s Self Defence	Louise will teach us some protective behaviours and a personal safety mindset. She will show us how to resolve a range of social/physical safety situations using the right mindset, and physical techniques (from the martial art, Aikido) designed to be used as a defence against a larger and stronger attacker.
4	15/8/12	Term Project	Photographer Thea Van Veen will be teaching us what positions would be good for our models to use when taking the photos for each particular era. Please bring any props that you think may be useful for a particular era, especially the era you have chosen.
5	22/8/12	Watercolour Painting	Majura Women’s Group member, Kristen, will be teaching us some techniques for water colour painting.
6	29/8/12	Term Project	Photographer Thea Van Veen will be teaching us about what sorts of materials (like backdrops, lighting, props) may be useful when we start on our photo shoots.
7	5/9/12	Floriade Gnome Painting	Participate in the Canberra spring festival of Floriade, by designing and painting a Majura Women’s Group themed group of pottery gnomes. Each year, Floriade puts on a display of painted gnomes. Prizes are awarded, and participants may pick up their gnome once the festival ends.
8	12/9/12	Term Project	Photographer Thea Van Veen will be teaching us what suits each era best in regard to printing the photos (like at Big W or another printing place), and the best size, effect, colour to choose when placing our orders. We will also be learning about what types of frames we should consider. Please bring in any ideas you may have.
9	19/9/12	Annual General Meeting	Come along and find out about all the great work that goes into running the Majura Women’s Group. Put forward ideas and suggestions for the future. Committee positions will be open to be filled by new people for the next 12 months - taking a position is not difficult and is both good experience and great fun.
10	26/9/12	Term Project	Photographer Thea Van Veen, Hairstylist Viki Alison and Makeup artist Alex Ayala will be helping us with our trial-run of taking the photographs with our models, and getting an idea of how confident each person is with taking the photographs and setting up.

MWG Term 2 2012

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	2/5/12	Making a Fascinator	Come and learn how to make a fashionable ‘fascinator’ on a comb and base, from various materials (such as feathers, felt, sinamay, etc.) with milliner (hat maker) Christine Waring.
2	9/5/12	Term Project	Vintage hairstylist Viki Alison will be teaching us how to create some more great hairstyles from the 1910s to the 1950s. Come and try a new look!
3	16/5/12	Yoga	Helen Woodbridge will be leading the group in a session of Yoga.
4	23/5/12	Term Project	This week, Viki Alison will be teaching us how to create more hairstyles, from the 1950s up to the present day.
5	30/5/12	Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.)	Larissa Dann will be covering basic concepts and skills from the Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) method, and explain how/where to learn more about P.E.T. Feel free to ask any specific parenting questions.
6	6/6/12	Term Project	Makeup artist Alexandra Ayala will be teaching us to apply more in-depth makeup techniques from the 1910s to the 1950s.
7	13/6/12	First Aid	Come and learn some basic techniques of first aid. The facilitator of this week’s session is from the Red Cross organization, and will cover basic first aid, with a focus on children and infants.
8	20/6/12	Term Project	In today’s session, Alexandra Ayala will focus on teaching us more in-depth makeup techniques from the 1950s to the present day.
9	27/6/12	Glass Painting	Come along and create a beautiful sun-catcher by applying special paint onto glass, with artist Kaye Lister.
10	4/7/12	African Dancing	Come and learn African dancing with Mory Traore of African Culture. Mory is one of Australia’s most talented West African dancers and is an African dance choreographer and percussionist.

MWG Term 1 2012

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	8/2/12	Stress Relief	Come and learn how to reduce your stress levels with Luciana Todd from the Om Shanti College in Griffith.
2	15/2/12	Term Project	This week’s topic is photography – and how to take great photos of your children.
3	22/2/12	Family Nutrition	Rebecca Aherne from the ACT Government Division of Women, Youth & Children Community Health Programs will run a one-hour family nutrition session from 10am. (Afterwards, members may have a general chat, or bring craft from home to do in the second hour).
4	29/2/12	Term Project	Alex Alaya will be teaching us how to create a timeless, glamourous look using vintage makeup techniques. Please bring your own foundation and mascara – all other makeup will be provided.
5	7/3/12	Bollywood Dancing	Bollywood dancing can be described as a mix of semi-classical Indian, Arabic, Jazz, Disco and Hip-Hop. It is a high-energy style that uses left and right brain function, overcomes coordination problems, and improves balance and bone density. It’s fun, silly, sexy, and totally engrossing as well as a great way to keep fit and active. Dancing is done in bare feet. Please bring a bottle of water.
6	14/3/12	Term Project	Vintage hairstylist Viki Allison will be teaching us some basic techniques to create an individual, classic look.
7	21/3/12	Burlesque	Come and learn how to make and use pasties, burlesque basics and a routine. Your teacher for the session will be the current “Kitten of the Year”, Cherry Blossom. (aka Rebecca of Miss Kitka’s House of Burlesque). Bring some water, comfortable shoes and a smile.
8	28/3/12	Term Project	This session will be presented by photographer Emily Hanna of ESH Photo. Come and learn about photographic model poses.
9	4/4/12	Planting Session with Bunnings	Come and learn what is involved in growing plants for your garden, focusing on growing vegetables. Materials will be provided.
10	11/4/12	Silk Painting	Come and the Serti Technique (closing or fence) of silk painting and make a beautiful suncatcher. Silk artist Kaye Lister will provide 10cm diameter silk suncatchers on which she has applied a Gutta (water-based resin) outline of garden-themed images. Participants will learn how to use colour silk paint to fill in the images.

MWG Term 4 2011

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	19/10/11	Community Art Project	Come and make a textile art block for our Community Wall Hanging in the Theme of Garden. Use all or one of the different techniques of Felting, Patchwork, Knitting and Crochet. Session Leaders are on hand to help with it all so it’s not too late to join in.
2	26/10/11	Tree of Life Project	Artist Kaye Lister will show us to make beautiful Tree of Life Mandalas. These whimsical wall hanging pendants will look beautiful in any room of your house.
3	2/11/11	Community Art Project	Come and make a textile art block for our Community Wall Hanging in the Theme of Garden. Use all or one of the different techniques of Felting, Patchwork, Knitting and Crochet. Session Leaders are on hand to help with it all so it’s not too late to join in
4	9/11/11	Dancing	Come and learn SALSA (Latin dance) with Edith San Martin. Fun for beginners where you will be shown basic steps, moves and rhythm.
5	16/11/11	Community Art Project	Come and make a textile art block for our Community Wall Hanging in the Theme of Garden. Use all or one of the different techniques of Felting, Patchwork, Knitting and Crochet. Session Leaders are on hand to help with it all so it’s not too late to join in
6	23/11/11	Tree of Life Project	Today we will finish our Tree of Life Mandalas. If you have time and there are enough materials, you may be able to make a second one for a friend. Don’t worry if you missed the first session, there’s still time to make one.
7	30/11/11	Community Art Project	Come and make a textile art block for our Community Wall Hanging in the Theme of Garden. Use all or one of the different techniques of Felting, Patchwork, Knitting and Crochet. Session Leaders are on hand to help with it all so it’s not too late to join in
8	7/12/11	Dancing	Come and learn some Rock & Roll with Edith San Martin. Two hours of fun for beginners. Learn some basic steps, moves and rhythm.
9	14/12/11	Community Art Project	Come and finish our Community Wall Hanging in the theme of Gardnen. Session Leaders are on hand to help with it all so it’s not too late to join in.
10	21/12/11	Making Christmas Boxes	Make some gift boxes to impress someone this Christmas. Stamp it up! Deb Fearns will guide us through this easy craft.

MWG Term 3 2011

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	27/7/11	Tai Chi	Come along and learn some of the Tai Chi movements to calm your mind and relax your body.
2	3/8/11	Backyard Project	Come and learn crochet to help make a textile art block for our textile art project. Session guided by Philipa Leask.
3	10/8/11	Jazz Funk Dancing / AGM	Come along and enjoy an introductory Jazz Funk class where you can learn about core Jazz Funk technique. Jazz Funk focuses on high energy steps of the latest commercial styles while getting a great workout. Great for coordination, fitness and musicality.
4	17/8/11	Backyard Project	Come and learn knitting to add to your textile art block for our textile art project. Session guided by a representative of Textile ACT.
5	24/8/11	Hand Made Jewellery	Come along and learn how to create a hand-made beads jewellery.
6	31/8/11	Backyard Project	Come and learn some interesting crochet techniques for a textile art block that can be given to our textile art project. Session guided by Carol Sweetapple.
7	7/9/11	Singing	Come along and enjoy singing and listening to a harmony you can create as a group. Singing is also a great way to chill out.
8	14/9/11	Backyard Project	Come and learn some more knitting techniques for your textile art block for our textile art project. Session guided by Carol Sweetapple.
9	21/9/11	Bunting	Thinking about your kid’s birthday party? Come along and learn how to make bunting which will brighten up your next party venue.
10	28/9/11	Backyard Project	Come design and create a textile art block using felting, patchwork, knitting or crochet and any other techniques for our textile art project. Our theme is Garden – A Journey of Life.

MWG Term 1 2011

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	9/2/11	P.E.T.	Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) is designed for parents with children of all ages to learn skills to communicate effectively and build a trusting relationship without using rewards or punishment (no star charts or time-out). This session will provide an introduction to some of the techniques that help raise resilient, responsible and cooperative children, and less stressed parents.
2	16/2/11	Backyard Project	Come and learn some felting techniques to help make a textile art block for our wall hanging. Session guided by Phillipa Leask.
3	23/2/11	Belly Dancing	Come along to learn the traditional belly dancing moves and enjoy dancing to the mystical Middle Eastern rhythm.
4	2/3/11	Backyard Project	Come and learn some felting techniques to help make a textile art block for our wall hanging. Session guided by Phillipa Leask.
5	9/3/11	Pamper Yourself	Do you feel you are on demand 24-7? Struggling to have “Me-Time”? Come along and discover ways of pampering and relaxing yourself.
6	16/3/11	Backyard Project	Come and learn some felting techniques to help make a textile art block for our wall hanging. Session guided by Phillipa Leask.
7	23/3/11	Backyard Project	Come and learn some felting techniques to help make a textile art block for our wall hanging. Session guided by Phillipa Leask.
8	30/3/11	Myotherapy	Myotherapy is about muscles and how we can move better to make sure our bodies are in good working order now and for the rest of our lives. For mothers whose everyday jobs involved lifting and carrying, twisting and bending (many, many times a day) this session is a great investment in our health and wellbeing.
9	6/4/11	African Drumming	Come along and learn how to play exotic African Drums. You will be mesmerised by the vibrant rhythm.
10	13/4/11	Backyard Project	Come and learn some felting techniques to help make a textile art block for our wall hanging. Session guided by Phillipa Leask.

MWG Term 4 2010

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	13/10/10	Self Defence	Learn some strategies for avoiding difficult situations and some ways of protecting yourself if you can’t.
2	20/10/10	Backyard Project - Bookmaking	This term the Backyard Project will focus on bookmaking as we put together our words and images and create the physical structure of our books. Come along and learn some new skills with artist Caren Florence.
3	27/10/10	Perfect Pasta	Wondering what to do with pasta beyond spaghetti bolognaise? Come along and learn about the history of pasta and what sauces are traditionally served with which pasta.
4	3/11/10	Natural Dyeing	Come along and learn about using natural dyes with textile artist Julie Ryder. We will be exploring how different dyes work on different fabric types. All welcome. Please bring some plastic bags (e.g. fruit and veg bags from the supermarket) and rubber gloves.
5	10/11/10	Yoga	Stretch your body and quiet your mind in this yoga class with Amanda Volpatti. All welcome. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one otherwise bring a towel. You may also like to bring a cushion to sit on.
6	17/11/10	Backyard Project - Bookmaking	Come along and learn how you can make your own books with book artist Caren Florence.
7	24/11/10	Zumba	Latin dance rhythms make working out fun. Come prepared for a serious cardio workout. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a drink bottle.
8	1/12/10	Backyard Project - Bookmaking	Come along and learn how you can make your own books with book artist Caren Florence.
9	8/12/10	Homemade Cleaning Products	In this session we will learn how to make our own cleaning products. Save some money and reduce your exposure to harsh cleaners by making use of what is in your pantry.
10	15/12/10	Backyard Project - Bookmaking	Come along and learn how you can make your own books with book artist Caren Florence.

MWG Term 3 2010

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	21/7/10	Felt Brooches	Make yourself a fun and funky felt brooch. All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity.
2	28/7/10	Backyard Project - Printmaking	This term the Backyard Project will focus on printmaking as a way of producing images for our books. Come along and learn some new skills with Antonia Aitken from Megalo Print Studio + Gallery.
3	4/8/10	Using Herbs	Explore different ways of using fresh herbs with Jackie Wilson. Herbs have been used for thousands of years for everything from cooking to medicine to magic. Come along and learn what you can do with your herb garden.
4	11/8/10	Backyard Project - Printmaking	Come along and learn how you can use printmaking to produce images for your book.
5	18/8/10	Backyard Project – Printmaking	Come along and learn how you can use printmaking to produce images for your book.
6	25/8/10	Backyard Project – Printmaking	Come along and learn how you can use printmaking to produce images for your book.
7	1/9/10	AGM	Have your say in how our group is run. Join us for morning tea and a discussion of where the Majura Women’s Group will go in the next year.
8	8/9/10	Discussing Difficult Topics With Your Kids	Psychologist Justin Purtel will lead our discussions on how to talk to your kids about difficult topics.
9	15/9/10	African Dancing	Get a total body workout with some high-energy dancing from West Africa. Please wear comfortable clothes.
10	22/9/10	Children’s First Aid	This will be an essential session for anyone who wants to know how to help a child in an emergency situation. We will look at children’s CPR, treating burns and cuts and more.

MWG Term 2 2010

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	28/4/10	Backyard Project - Drawing	This term the Backyard Project will focus on producing drawings for our books under the guidance of Antonia Aitken, studio manager for Megalo Print Studio + Gallery. Come along and add pictures to the words you have created.
2	5/5/10	Backyard Project - Drawing	Come along and continue working on drawings for your book.
3	12/5/10	Improve Your Digital Photography	In this session photography teacher Alan Moore will show us how we can improve our digital photography by mastering some of the functions of our cameras. We will also learn some tips and tricks for better composition. All welcome, no experience required.
4	19/5/10	Mindfulness and Meditation	Amongst the business of everyday life, it is all too easy to let the days slide past without really paying attention to them. In this session we will learn how to slow down and focus our attention using mindfulness and meditation techniques.
5	26/5/10	Square Foot Gardening	In this session Amelie Barry from Permaculture ACT will share with us how to get started with square foot gardening. Grown some delicious veggies to feed your family.
6	2/6/10	Backyard Project - Drawing	Come along and continue working on drawings for your book.
7	9/6/10	Belly Dancing	Belly Dancing is a fun, playful and sensuous dance form that allows you to celebrate your body. One of Canberra’s most experienced belly dance teachers will introduce us to this exotic style of dancing.
8	16/6/10	Backyard Project - Drawing	Come along and continue working on drawings for your book.
9	23/6/10	Homemade Cleaning Products	In this session we will learn how to make our own cleaning products. Save some money and reduce your exposure to harsh cleaners by making use of what is in your pantry.
10	30/6/10	Passionate Marriage	What does a passionate marriage look like? How can you make your relationship sizzle and zing? Come along for what is sure to be an enlightening discussion of how we can all add a little more spice to our relationships.

MWG Term 1 2010

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	3/2/10	Salsa Dancing	Get your body moving to the rhythms of Latin America in this fun salsa class. An experienced salsa and Latin dance teacher will lead us for an introductory salsa session.
2	10/2/10	Backyard Project – Creative Writing	This year’s Backyard Project will focus on book making from writing, illustrating and printmaking to binding our books together. In Term 1 author Melinda Smith will lead us in producing the written parts of our books.
3	17/2/10	Singing	Singing can be used to relax, inspire, comfort and show love. In this session singing teacher Cecilia Pavlovic will teach us some breathing techniques for singing, some songs and encourage us all to have fun with our voices.
4	24/2/10	Backyard Project - Creative Writing	Come along and work on the written part of your book. Don’t worry if you missed the first session, start your book today.
5	3/3/10	Jewellery Making	Express your creativity and personal style by creating a beautiful piece of beaded jewellery. An experienced jewellery artist will guide us through creating a piece to take home.
6	10/3/10	Backyard Project – Creative Writing	Come along and work on the written part of your book. Don’t worry if you missed the first session, start your book today.
7	17/3/10	Relationships	Relationships Australia will be leading us in a discussion of how we listen in our relationships and how we can improve our listening skills. Come along and learn to be a more effective listener.
8	24/3/10	Backyard Project – Creative Writing	Come along and work on the written part of your book. Don’t worry if you missed the first session, start your book today.
9	31/3/10	Easter Egg Decorating	Have you ever wondered how the fabulously patterned Pysanky Easter Eggs were made? Now is your chance to find out! These eggs are produced using a simple wax-resist technique to achieve stunning results. All welcome, please bring an apron or wear old clothes as we will be playing with dyes.
10	7/4/10	Boardgames	Come and join us for a fun morning of Euro Boardgames. Try out some difference styles of games that will get your braincells working.

MWG Term 4 2009

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	14/10/09	Backyard Project - Baskets	Our art project for this year is about the art of basket making with artist Ann McMahon. We are working toward an exhibition at the end of the year. Today will involve further development of basket making skills, including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
2	21/10/09	Pilates	An experienced Pilates teacher will lead an introductory Pilates class. Pilates is an exercise style that involves training your muscles to improve posture and alignment and focus on your core strength. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat if you have one. All levels of fitness welcome, no experience necessary.
3	28/10/09	Backyard Project - Baskets	Further development of basket making skills, including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
4	4/11/09	Women’s Voices	A mother’s voice is one of her major tools in parenting. This workshop with a singer, drama teacher, community artist and mother Simone Penkethman will explore the world of our voice through games, exercises, singing and discussion. Expect an uplifting and energizing experience that will lead to a greater awareness of what your voice can do.
5	11/11/09	Backyard Projects - Baskets	Further development of basket making skills, including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
6	18/11/09	Jewellery Making	Come and learn something of the art of beading and wirework with a wirework jewellery artist. Make your own twisted wire choker to take home, a fun project for the morning.
7	25/11/09	Backyard Project - Baskets	Further development of basket making skills, including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
8	2/12/09	Qi Gong	Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice of cultivating energy (qi). It involves gentle exercises, which are suitable for everyone and easy to do. Qi gong practice can help relieve stress, build energy and vitality and bring about deep relaxation and peace.
9	9/12/09	Creative Writing	Have you ever wanted to try your hand at creative writing? This session is a chance to express yourself in words through poetry or other forms of writing. A published author will lead a fun and inspirational morning of creative writing.
10	16/12/09	Gingerbread Houses	Come and join us in a favourite Christmas activity, decorating a Gingerbread House. The kids might even join in. (If you are planning on coming it would be helpful to let us know beforehand so we can order supplies for you).

MWG Term 3 2009

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	22/7/09	Yoga	Yoga can be done by everyone. In this morning class we will start with breath awareness, move into flowing movements to warm the body, then focus on gentle stretching and toning yoga postures. We will finish our class with a short relaxation. Please wear loose clothing, bring a blanket for relaxation and a yoga mat if you have one (a small number of mats will be provided).
2	29/7/09	Backyard Project - Baskets	Our art project for this year is about the art of basket making with artist Ann McMahon. We are working toward an exhibition at the end of the year. This week will involve further development of basket making skills, including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
3	5/8/09	Organic and Sustainable Gardens in Canberra	A member of the Canberra Organic Growers Society will lead a talk on how to get started on organic and sustainable gardening and community gardens in Canberra. A more in-depth discussion following earlier sessions that have touched on gardening. Bring your questions and get ready for Spring!
4	12/8/09	Backyard Projects - Baskets	Further development of basket making skills, including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
5	19/8/09	Clothes / Toys / Books Swap & Session Planning	A chance to find some pre-loved clothing, toys or books for yourself or your children. Bring along any clothing, toys or books you would like to give away that might suit someone else, and clothes your children have grown out of. Also bring your ideas for sessions for next term.
6	26/8/09	Backyard Project - Baskets	Further development of basket making skills, including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
7	2/9/09	AGM	Join us for morning tea and our AGM, where there will be opportunities for members to join the committee and find out more about the Majura Women’s Group works behind the scenes.
8	9/9/09	Backyard Project - Baskets	Further development of basket making skills, including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
9	16/9/09	Exploring Motherhood	This session will be facilitated by a wellness coach who has a special interest in working with women on issues relating to the transition to motherhood and mother’s wellbeing. Expect a reflective discussion session with some small group work, and an enjoyable morning tea.
10	23/9/09	Workout Session	Today we are joined by an experienced personal trainer who will lead us in a fun exercise session. As with all our sessions, you can join in just as much as you feel like.

MWG Term 2 2009

Week	Date	Activity	Description
1	29/4/09	Organic Food Growing, Permaculture & Sprouting	An experienced gardener, qualified in horticulture and permaculture will answer all your questions about how to grow food in your backyard in Canberra. We will also be discussing different methods of growing sprouts, probably the easiest of all things to grow at home.
2	6/5/09	Backyard Project - Baskets	Our art project for this year is about the art of basket making with artist Ann McMahon. This week will continue the melon basket project from last term. A demonstration will introduce random weave. All welcome, it’s not too late to join in.
3	13/5/09	Burlesque Dancing	Have you ever wondered what burlesque dancing is all about? Born out of belly dancing, the basic burlesque moves are the bump, grind, and shimmy. Come along and learn the basics plus a routine. Bring a feather boa if you have one.
4	20/5/09	Backyard Projects - Baskets	We will learn a new technique of twining and lashing using mixed materials. Please bring sticks and material suitable to use for binding and tying.
5	27/5/09	Tell Us About a Favourite Book	Bring a book you have loved recently and tell us why you loved it (a couple of minutes each plus discussion). We will also plan our sessions for term 3, so bring along any ideas.
6	3/6/09	Backyard Project - Baskets	Come and learn the technique of plaiting using paper. Please bring a used milk carton if possible.
7	10/6/09	Book Making	An artist will work with us as we learn some simple Japanese bookmaking techniques (over morning tea and chat).
8	17/6/09	Backyard Project - Baskets	Further development of basket making skills including revision and developing individual projects. Please bring materials of your own choice.
9	24/6/09	African and World Dance	We always enjoy this workshop – joins us to enjoy creative dances from around the world while listening to great music, plus you get some exercise. Please wear comfortable clothes.
10	1/7/09	Resilient Children	An experienced psychologist who works a lot with children will lead a group discussion focused on how to foster resilience in our children.

Early years projects:

1989 – Relief printing, monoprints, linocuts, screenprinting: The artistic territory of motherhood

1990 – Drawing, relief printing, screenprinting: Mothering and maps

1991– Screenprinting, writing, quilting, papier mâché, linocut, printing: Hidden lives

1992 – Ceramics, sculpture, found objects, screenprinting: Social mapping; including the creation of The Majura Mothers’ Uppers and Downers Game

1992 – Sara Dowse Writing Project, culminating in the publication of members’ short stories: Home grown anthology

1993 – Drawing, culminating in a social and community map of the inner north of Canberra (on display at Megalo Arts Access)

1993 – Dorothy Johnston Short Stories: Majura Women’s Group writing project

1994 – Screenprinting, painting, bookmaking: Women’s lives – public and private spaces

1995 – Embroidery: Women in interiors

1996 – Ceramics: culminating in the Diving into motherhood sculpture donated to the Birth Centre, Canberra Hospital; and leading to Tea of life display in the Quirky Gardens area of Floriade, 1997

1997 – Theatre and writing exercises, culminating in a 2XX radio broadcast and associated publication, Spoken Images

1998 – Works on Penny Jacobs Paper: Lost and found – journeys into motherhood

1999 – Mosaic donated to Dickson Aquatic Centre

2000 – Writing Workshop

2001 – Textile Wall Lyn Inall Hanging donated to The Canberra Hospital

2002 – Ceramic Tiles Mural donated to the Dickson Public Library

2003 – Radio Project: Audio women

2004 – Mosaic: Amanda Bruhn & Nurture donated to QE II Family Helen Martin Centre

2005 – Felted Wall Hangings (2) donated to Mental Health Unit, Calvary Public Hospital

2005 – Writing Workshop: Sharing stories, culminating in the publication Women’s works

2006 – Works on Paper: Reflections