What's On Spring 2023

ADULT MAKERSPACE | WHAT’S ON
DIGITAL LITERACY FOR SENIORS
ADULT MAKERSPACE
Technology and Your Health
Be Connected Webinar
Technology can help you keep on top of your health,
set health goals, and improve your general wellbeing.
Discover how you can monitor your health and get
tips and advice from a range of apps, websites,
podcasts, and more. This one hour presentation
explores: What you need to start monitoring your
health, Health Apps for your Smartphone, Wearable
Technology, Fitness and Wellbeing Apps and other
resources
Registration: Required, register online
Upskill and Re-skill with
Linked In Learning
Get to know the powerful learning tool that is
LinkedIn Learning. Whether you want to expand your
job opportunities, or need a little help starting a side
hustle, you're sure to find inspiration among the over
10,000 courses on this platform.
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Mon 11 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Slow Stitching:
Reusable Produce Bags
Stitch sustainability into your daily life with this
simple hand sewing project. Create reusable produce
bags using fabric scraps and learn basic stitching
and embroidery decoration techniques. Reduce
waste in style and add a touch of eco-consciousness
to your grocery shopping routine. Great for beginner
sewers!
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
MusicMaker:
Beat Making Workshop
Learn the basics of programming electronic music.
Create a beat and try your hand at turning any
household sound, including your voice, into music.
Suitable for both curious beginners and experienced
musicians.
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Fri 08 Sep 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 25 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Warrandyte Thu 21 Sep 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Bulleen Wed 27 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Advanced Email
Create an email account and learn how to access
and attach documents and photos.
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
Finding Treasures in Trove
Learn how to find everything from digitised
newspapers and photographs, to DVDs and books in
your neighbouring public libraries, all at your finger
tips. A wealth of information for family history and so
many other areas of research and general interest.
All ages welcome
The Pines Thu 09 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Create eChristmas Cards
with Canva
Use our computers to make a simple Christmas
card on Canva you can email to your friends. Bring
along a memory stick to save your card or your email
address logon details.
Makerspace Drop In:
3D Printing
Witness the cutting-edge technology in action as we
showcase the process of bringing digital designs
to life. The Makerspace team will be set up all
afternoon, ready to help you discover the endless
possibilities and applications of 3D printing. Drop
by, be inspired, and delve into the exciting world of
additive manufacturing!
Registration: Not Required
Visible Mending
Transform your old favourites into fashionable
statements with Visible Mending. Learn techniques
to repair and embellish clothing with colourful
patches and stitches. Bring some clothing items
that needs some love and we'll give your wardrobe a
unique and eco-friendly makeover.
Registration: Required, register online
Registration: Required, register online
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
BRANCH DATE TIME
BRANCH DATE TIME
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Wed 22 Nov 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Wed 8 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Zoom Wed 27 Sept 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Bulleen Fri 17 Nov 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Nunawading Wed 6 Sep 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
The Pines Tue 24 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Seniors Digital Literacy Programs made possible with funding support from the Victorian Government
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Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch
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