Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.

What’s on offer:

Creative Arts & Hand Crafted

Sketching, Life Drawing, Painting of all kinds, French Polishing, Crocheting, Card Making, Macrame, Patchwork and more.

Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle

Mindfulness, Tai Chi Qiong, lifestyle workshops. Unwind and relax, take some time for yourself.

Fitness & Sport

Balance & Weights, Pilates, Strong People Stay Young, Tennis Coaching, Yoga. All abilities and experience welcome.

Hobby Groups

Groups start up and move on with demand. Our Natter, Knit & Sew attracts people seeking support, as do our Patchwork, Sit and Stitch Group and Painting Group. Casual classes held weekly.

Education and training programs designed to meet your learning needs. Can help you return to study, improve your reading, writing and maths skills, gain a qualification, get a job or learn something new. Pre-accredited courses funded by Adult Community & Further Education (ACFE).

Special Events

We celebrate International Women’s Day in March and also participate in other designated health weeks and events throughout the year. Wongals -Women’s Friendship Group, Wonga Belles Book Club & Wonga Park History Group meet at the Cottage. Join us, feel connected

Can’t find what you are looking for? Let us know and we will endeavour to find a tutor. We are always looking for new tutors, so if you are interested in sharing your skills please contact us.

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Testimonials:

“The hybrid art class was fabulous! All the technology worked, so did all the aspects of teaching and learning. It was so good to be able to be back and feeling connected as well as creative. Thank you very much for the effort to create a hybrid learning space.”

— Mel - Drawing and Painting with Janet

“I’ve joined a few classes and workshops at The Cottage and I’ve enjoyed meeting like-minded people, trying a new skill and achieving something I didn’t think I could do. ”

— Emily - Return student