COMMUNITY SHED PROGRAM

Bringing the community together to share and gain new skills and build social networks

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to connect with your community, learn new skills and share your passions? If so, you might be interested in our community shed program. This is a friendly and inclusive space where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to enjoy various crafts ranging from cooking to dancing. You can also contribute your own ideas and talents by volunteering to lead a workshop on something you love.

Our community shed program is inspired by the Men's Shed movement that started in Australia as a way to improve the mental health and social wellbeing of older men. However, our program is open to everyone, regardless of gender, age or ability. Kununurra Neighbourhood House was set up to help prevent or relieve social isolation and foster a sense of belonging and purpose, and we believe that the community shed program is a great way to reach out to more people in the community.

So whether you want to try something new, meet new friends or share your expertise with others, we invite you to join us at one of our community shed workshops. You can also volunteer to lead a workshop on something you are passionate about and teach others what you know.

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Up coming workshops

To view and book up coming Community Shed Workshops please visit our online store.

KNH Online Store

Programs are held at Kununurra Neighbourhood House, 7 Chestnut Avenue. 

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Past Workshops

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Lego Technic Workshop
Ever wanted to build with Lego? We are looking to run some workshops to provide our community with access to Lego Technic to create models with with real-life functions. 
The LEGO Technic system is based on beams and pegs to more realistically replicate real-life machines, however is still compatible with standard LEGO Bricks.

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Christmas workshops

Have some festive fun and escape the heat. Come along to one of our Christmas workshops.

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​learn how to braid and accessorise hair

Have some fun and learn how to braid and accessorise hair. come along to one of our workshops and learn and braiding style  or two! including:

• French braid
• Dutch braid
• fishtail braid
• Pull through braid

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Photography workshop 

​Come along to one of our photography classes where we will help make photography “simple”
With so many cameras available and so may functions, figuring out how to get the most out of your camera can be daunting. these workshops will cover everything from the basics of how your camera works and correct technique through to setting your AF mode, AF points, resolution.

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​Multicultural Cooking​ Classes

Welcome to a real culinary extravaganza – Our cooking classes provide an opportunity to bring our diverse community together through food.  Experience and learn to cook foods from different cultures from the many cooks and chiefs living in Kununurra. 
Indian Cooking

• Diverse, delicious and not as difficult to cook as you might think, Indian food is among the leading cuisines of the world. Book in and come along to one of our Saturday cooking workshops to learn how to cook 5 easy to repeat at home Indian recipes. 

Thai Cooking

• Love Thai food but not sure how to replicate that great taste, it might be easier than you think. Learn the basics and achieve great tasting dishes with a minimum of effort.

​​Other classes 

• Would you like to share your cooking skills with the community? If so please contact the house and have a chat with our coordinators. 

Korean Cooking 

​European Sourdough

• Come along to Neighbourhood House and experience a unique opportunity to learn how to make a sourdough loaf. This hands on taster session facilitated by Edith will take you through the journey of sourdough baking and you will get to take your own loaf home to bake.

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​Textiles

Love working with fabric or want to create something unique, join one of our textile classes.  Textile design covers may areas and we hope to show you a few of the main surface ornamented fabric designs and treatments. 

Tie dye
Tie-dye can be used to create a wide variety of designs on fabric. Using techniques such as stencils , clamped-on shaped blocks, and tritik , tie-dye can produce almost any design desired. Join one of our tie dye workshops to create your own unique design. 
Cost: $5 per person per session
Dates: TBA
Where: Kununurra Neighbourhood House, 7 Chestnut Avenue

Printing 
Come along to Neighbourhood House and Enjoy a tastier experience in Printing.
In this 2 part workshop you will get the opportunity to create your own design which will be printed onto a tea towel to take home.
we look forward to seeing you at this unique experience to get creative and messy.

• Session#1 Design your Print Sunday 31st October 9am-12.
• Session#2 Get Printing Saturday 6th November 1-4pm

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Sewing machine basics 
Come along to Neighbourhood House and experience Part 2 of an introductory class for beginners who want to learn how to use and sew on a sewing machine.
You will be guided by are experienced facilitator Narelle to make a pillow.
IF you missed the first Workshop this is still suitable for you.
Bring your own machine or use one of the houses.
For 15 years and above.

Up Cycled Denim Bags
Come along to Neighbourhood House and experience a unique opportunity to learn how to transform an old pair of jeans into a bag. in this workshop over 2 sessions you will have the choice to make a handbag or yoga matt bag out of jeans.
All materials provided.

Cord Bowl Workshop
Come along and experience a unique opportunity to learn how to make a modern cord bowl. 

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​Bicycle workshops

​Learn how to ​Repair and maintain your Bicycle. Knowing how to adjust brakes and gears, etc will give you the confidence to fix it yourself and keep going if something goes wrong on the ride.

DROP IN BIKE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP
Zoe will be back on Saturday 4th September with a free drop in workshop, come & learn how to fix your bicycle.

Basic Bike Repair and Maintenance Workshop
Bring your bike and join us as Glenn Taylor, from FitEvents, shares his skills in maintaining and repairing road and off road bikes. Glenn has a wealth of knowledge and is the organiser of the Lake Argyle Adventure Race and has plenty of tips and tricks for riding in the Kimberley conditions.
These workshops will cover:

• changing a tyre
• tyre pressure
• bike set-up, seat and handle bar position for safety and comfort
• adjusting brakes and steering
• bike safety checks

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Our community Shed program is proudly supported by the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley through the community grants program and those volunteering their knowledge and time to lead the workshops.