Girrawheen Hub

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Girrawheen Neighbourhood Network

The City supports the Girrawheen Neighbourhood Network, our local Town Team, to develop events, initiatives and projects that benefit the local community. Come and meet like-minded people from Girrawheen and the surrounding community to discuss ideas to boost our community.

Meetings are held monthly at the Girrawheen Hub, all community members are welcome to join - come along and see what it's all about. 

• Visit the Girrawheen Neighbourhood Network Facebook page for information as well as events and activities each school holiday period.
• For more information about Town Team visit the Town Teams website.

Girrawheen Sewing and Mending group

Are you a sewing, mending or repair enthusiast, or simply want to learn more? Do you have a pile of clothes and other textiles that you say you’ll repair ‘one day’?

The sewing group meets informally at Girrawheen Hub fortnightly on Tuesday mornings to repair and mend textiles, share tips, learn new skills, and have a cup of tea and a chat. Come along and join this friendly group as they mend and sew together. Just BYO textiles and any sewing supplies needed. 

The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month between 10am – 12pm at the Girrawheen Hub:

• 27 August 2024
• 10 and 24 September 2024
• 8 and 22 October 2024
• 12 and 26 November 2024
• 10 December 2024

Enquiries, email: jess.mccormick@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.

Events and workshops

From rock painting to gardening, crafting and drumming. The City partners with local people and organisations to run creative and educational workshops for the Girrawheen and surrounding communities to attend. Watch this space for more details.

Green Girrawheen Workshop Series

Join us for a series of workshops focused on sustainability, DIY and upcycling from September to December at the Girrawheen Hub.

To view all of the upcoming workshops visit Green Girrawheen Sustainability Workshops, or view the individual workshops below.

DIY Body Scrub Workshop with Donut Waste

In this workshop, you will learn how to reuse coffee grounds to make their own body scrubs, and be introduced to the idea of homemade skincare products as a natural, environmental and cost-effective alternative to buying pre-packaged products - perfect as a sustainable gift or treat for themselves.

Everyone will take home one body scrub in a jar.

When: Thursday 26 September 2024
Time: 1pm
Where: Girrawheen Hub, 11 Patrick Court, Girrawheen (behind Girrawheen Library)
Cost: Free to attend - bookings essential
Bookings: https://GreenGirrawheenDIYBodyScrub.eventbrite.com.au

Eco-Friendly Home and DIY Cleaning Products

In this workshop, you will learn about adopting eco-friendly practices at home, and be empowered with practical tools to make your home more sustainable.

Everyone will leave with a 500ml bottle of multi-purpose cleaner or home spray.

When: Thursday 3 October 2024
Time: 10am
Where: Girrawheen Hub, 11 Patrick Court, Girrawheen (behind Girrawheen Library)
Cost: Free to attend - bookings essential
Bookings: https://GreenGirrawheenEcoFriendly.eventbrite.com.au

Denim Jacket Painting Workshop (BYO denim jacket) – 10+ year olds

At this workshop you will learn how to paint onto denim fabrics and paint your own denim jacket or clothing piece.

Please BYO one piece of denim clothing (jacket, jean etc.)

When: Friday 4 October 2024
Time: 10am
Where: Girrawheen Hub, 11 Patrick Court, Girrawheen (behind Girrawheen Library)
Cost: Free to attend - bookings essential
Bookings: https://GreenGirrawheenDenimPainting.eventbrite.com.au

DIY Beeswax Wraps

An alternative to single-use plastic wrap – come and make your own beeswax wraps! You will make your own wrap and explore other options to single-use products.

When: Thursday 31 October 2024
Time: 1:30pm
Where: Girrawheen Hub, 11 Patrick Court, Girrawheen (behind Girrawheen Library)
Cost: Free to attend - bookings essential
Bookings: https://GreenGirrawheenBeeswaxWraps.eventbrite.com.au

DIY Deodorant Workshop with Donut Waste

In this workshop, you will learn how to make your own sustainable, plastic-free deodorant, and be introduced to the idea of homemade skincare products as a natural, environmental and cost-effective alternative to buying pre-packaged products.

Everyone will leave with a tin of deodorant.

When: Thursday 14 November 2024
Time: 1pm
Where: Girrawheen Hub, 11 Patrick Court, Girrawheen (behind Girrawheen Library)
Cost: Free to attend - bookings essential
Bookings: https://GreenGirrawheenDIYDeodorant.eventbrite.com.au

Furoshiki Gift Wrapping Workshop + Take Home Wrap

Japanese Furoshiki Gift Wrapping Workshop with Nami Osaki

Join Japanese artist Nami Osaki from Nami's Art Room for her Sustainable Furoshiki gift wrapping workshop. Furoshiki is a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth and In this workshop you will learn traditional and modern Furoshiki art techniques for wrapping different sizes and shapes of gifts, as well as some easy up-cycle techniques to create your own unique Furoshiki with what you already have at home!

*All the participants are requested to bring : 2 x empty wine bottles and 2 x regular size (rectangle) tissue boxes.

Workshop 1

When: Thursday 5 December 2024
Time: 11am
Where: Girrawheen Hub, 11 Patrick Court, Girrawheen (behind Girrawheen Library)
Cost: Free to attend - bookings essential
Bookings: https://GreenGirrawheenGiftWrap1.eventbrite.com.au

Workshop 2

When: Tuesday 10 December 2024
Time: 11am
Where: Girrawheen Hub, 11 Patrick Court, Girrawheen (behind Girrawheen Library)
Cost: Free to attend - bookings essential

Bookings: https://GreenGirrawheenGiftWrap2.eventbrite.com.au