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Term Program
Term 4 program is open!
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Activate your artistic side this spring by enrolling in our diverse range of creative, lifestyle and performing arts classes and workshops at Box Hill Community Arts Centre and Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct. 

Choose from over 40 offerings, including exciting new classes and short courses, along with upcoming weekend workshops scheduled throughout the term.

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Wilhelm Philipp, 'Mike', 2019. Photograph. Image courtesy and copyright the artist.

Wilhelm Philipp, 'Mike', 2019. Photograph. Image courtesy and copyright the artist.
Art Exhibition
Whitehorse Artspace
I Wish We Knew These Were The Good Times When We Were In Them: Photography by Wilhelm Philipp
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7 September – 19 October

Emerging artist Wilhelm Philipp has recorded his local surroundings almost daily since 2019. In this exhibition the everyday people of Box Hill and their stories take centre stage.

All ages
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Wilhelm Philipp, 'Mike', 2019. Photograph. Image courtesy and copyright the artist.
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Seniors Festival
Multiple venues
Whitehorse Seniors Festival 2024
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1 October - 31 October

We have some fantastic free and low cost wellness, social and creative workshops available as part of Whitehorse Seniors Festival. 

All ages
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Workshops
Multiple venues
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Various dates

We have a great range of affordable visual arts, ceramics and cooking workshops for both adults and kids coming up at Box Hill Community Arts Centre and Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct this Spring.

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Performing arts photos from Whitehorse
The Whitehorse Historical Society presents a display of photos and items showing the history of performing arts groups in the Whitehorse area – including Utassy Ballet School, Mitcham Repertory Group, Whitehorse Showtime and Whitehorse Film Society.
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  • Free
  • Heritage
  • Heritage Week
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Voices from the stage
See Box Hill Historical Society's treasures alongside Whitehorse Art Collection's performance artworks. Featuring 1950s and 1960s playbills, Iris Roderick's belongings, a portrait of Uncle Jack Charles, and opera prints, showcasing Whitehorse's rich entertainment diversity.
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  • Art Exhibition
  • Free
  • Heritage
Artspace
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I Wish We Knew These Were The Good Times When We Were In Them: Photography by Wilhelm Philipp
Emerging artist Wilhelm Philipp documents the changing face of Box Hill in this exhibition and accompanying photobook.
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  • Art Exhibition
  • Free
Artspace
Watercolour
Painting Nature with Watercolour - October
Be inspired by the beautiful gardens and natural surroundings at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct while learning how to paint nature with watercolour.
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  • Adult
  • Course
  • Term programs
Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
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Art for Kids
Children can let their imaginations run wild while exploring the art of drawing, painting and collage.
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  • Children
  • Course
  • Term programs
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
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Kids Fun with Clay
Spend an enjoyable morning on Saturday each week in our clay studio creating ceramic masterpieces.
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  • Children
  • Course
  • Term programs
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
BHCAC Youth Pottery
Youth Pottery
This class is designed for students 12 years and older, who want to develop their creative skills further and create a strong folio for their future artist practice.
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  • Children
  • Course
  • Term programs
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
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Saturday Pottery
Whether you are interested in hand building, the wheel or both, these classes are for you! Be guided by an experienced tutor and build upon your hand-building and wheel-techniques.
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  • Adult
  • Course
  • Term programs
Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Venues & Festivals across Creative Whitehorse

The City of Whitehorse is one of the most dynamic art and cultural hubs in metropolitan Melbourne. There’s something for everyone – exhibitions, music, theatre, heritage, and art and craft.

Creative Whitehorse: connecting you to a creative community. 

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Artspace
A gallery hosting curated exhibitions on contemporary subjects, with invited artists and works from its fine collection.
Art Class in studio
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Our well-loved community arts centre, with excellent, accessible term/holiday programs and topical exhibitions.
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Box Hill Town Hall
A historic building hosting events of all sizes: with a stage, catering facilities, hireable spaces and amenities.
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Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex
Historic cottage and museum complex surrounded by hectares of bushland, open weekends and available for school tours.
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Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
A heritage building and vast green space, host to classes, events and sustainability-focussed programs for all ages.
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Whitehorse Festivals Season
Festivals are one of the most loved programs in the City of Whitehorse, with over 45,000 people attending annually.