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Feb
17
Torquay Tuesday Book Club 2026
Torquay Community House
17-02-2026 19:30 – 15-12-2026 21:00
This is a fun and friendly book club who read and discuss the current books of interest, 18+ only. This group is currently full. Please express your interest in a new book club here => https://forms.office.com/r/kAhjjwM83v
When: every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.00pm.
Term 1: 17 Feburary, 17 March
Term 2: 21 April, May, June
Term 3: July, August, September
Term 4:
Cost: $10 per term or $35 yearly
Contact Details: Please contact the office for the book list (available in Feburary 2026)
Need financial assistance?
We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance.
Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential.
Terms & Conditions
Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill
Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol
Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community House
Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course
Apr
23
The Thursday Thread 2026
14 Price St
23-04-2026 13:00 – 17-12-2026 15:00
Commencing 23 April
Whatever your handmade crafting passion, join this creative group and carve out time in your week to enjoy conversation and creativity.
Bring your own projects and maybe some of those UFOs - unfinished objects! This group aims to provide a supportive environment where members provide peer support to each other with craft techniques. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned crafter, this group will give you the space to explore your creativity, and maybe pick up a new skill.
Students in non-traditional schooling welcome, and must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
When: Thurdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm during school terms.
Cost: FREE
Terms & Conditions
Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until activities fill
Activities may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol
Full refund of fees will be payable if activities are cancelled by Torquay Community House
Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course
Apr
24
Friday Art Group 2026
Torquay Community House
24-04-2026 13:00 – 18-12-2026 15:30
Commencing 24 April
Bring along what you're working on and paint or draw in your preferred medium. Socialise with other artists, and exchange ideas in a supportive and friendly environment. Easels supplied.
When: Fridays, 1:00pm-3:30pm during school terms.
Cost: $50 annual full / $35 concession or $15 per term.
Need financial assistance?
We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance.
Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential.
Terms & Conditions
Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill
Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol
Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community House
Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course
Apr
24
Women's Sharing Shed Torquay 2026
Torquay Community House
24-04-2026 12:30 – 18-12-2026 16:00
Come Share, Create & Connect! Discover Torquay’s vibrant Women’s Shed. Explore projects, meet the women behind them, and chat about what we do and how we do it.
Contact: Cindy Powers | 0437 620 450 | mindmasterc@yahoo.com.au
Term 2 commences 24th April
Newcomers welcome! Learn new life skills with this ever growing group of women. A place to meet, create, garden, build things and make friendships along the way, or just come along for a chat. All welcome.
When: Fridays, 12:30pm-4pm.
Cost: $15 per term or $50 yearly. Concession $35 yearly.
PLEASE NOTE TO COMPLETE YOUR ENROLMENT YOU MUST AGREE AND SIGN THE SAFETY PROCEDURES ON THE LINK BELOW:
Women's Sharing Shed - Safety Procedures
PLEASE PRINT THIS FORM FIRST BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENROLMENT LINK & COMPLETE THE FORM AND RETURN TO THE OFFICE OR EMAIL. If you would prefer an electronic form to sign please email us at administration@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au and we will email it through to you.
Need financial assistance?
We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance.
Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential.
Terms & Conditions
Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill
Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol
Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community House
Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course
Feb
06
Dungeons & Dragons: Youth Adventurers League 2026
Torquay Community House
06-02-2026 16:00 – 18-12-2026 18:00
Embark on a thrilling journey in our Youth Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League after-school program! Guided by experienced dungeon masters, young adventurers explore fantastical realms, conquer challenges, and forge friendships. Fostering creativity and teamwork, this immersive experience transforms afternoons into epic quests, blending fun and skill development seamlessly.
Held on the first and third Friday of each month, the Adventurers League is a Come and Play format and is welcoming to players of all levels of experience, including first timers.
This program is aimed at students from Year 7 onwards, and unfortunately no primary students can be considered.
Game play from 4pm - 6pm.
Materials provided, but you can bring your own dice if you like.
Already playing? Why not bring your game and players along and run your game here with us!
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/CARERS
As part of TCH's Child Safe Policy, ALL under 18 unaccompanied participants must be signed in and out of attendance at programs by an authorised contact. Please use the emergency contact fields in the registration to designate additional contacts. We understand older students may make arrangements to arrive for the program under their own steam, and any planned absences must be communicated in advance. This authority must be given at registration. ALL participants must be signed out in person by an authorised contact. Please contact TCH to discuss alternatives.
When: Fridays 4:00pm - 6:00pm 1st & 3rd Friday of each month
Where: Torquay Community House, 14 Price Street
Cost: FREE
Terms & Conditions
Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill
Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol
Please read our Child Safe Standards. if you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact The Torquay Community House on 5261 2583 during office hours (Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm) or Contact Kathryn on 0434 055 046
Past events
Oct
02
Past Event
Mosaic Workshop with the Women's Sharing Shed celebrating Positive Ageing Month
Torquay Community House
02-10-2026 13:00 – 09-10-2026 16:00
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Join the talented women of the Women's Sharing Shed Torquay for a relaxed, two-session mosaic workshop. You'll choose from several small projects and work through the full process, from designing and cutting to gluing and grouting, with plenty of guidance along the way.
This workshop runs across two consecutive Fridays and both sessions are needed to complete your piece. If you have sore hands from arthritis or similar, there's a project option using pre-shaped tiles so everyone can take part comfortably.
When: Friday 2 October, 1pm-4pm
Friday 9 October, 1pm-4pm
Where: Torquay Community House, 14 Price Street
Cost: FREE
Registration essential, places are limited. Current WSST members do not need to register for a ticket.
This is a free event to celebrate Positive Aging Month.
Sep
30
Past Event
Wadawurrung Bouquet Workshop
14 Price St
14:30 – 15:30
Join proud Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles for this special spring school holiday event. Corrina will talk about the different local indigenous plants, their uses, language names and the stories behind them. The group will put together beautiful bouquets that tell the stories of Wadawurrung country, and each participant will leave with their own bouquet. This session is suitable for adults and kids - those aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Torquay Community House, 14 Price Street, Torquay
When: Wednesday 30 September, 2:30pm- 3:30pm.
Cost: $30 per participant, $20 concession/youth.
All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
All attendees must purchase a ticket
Victorian Carer card accepted
Need financial assistance?
We have a number of free places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance.
Please email manager@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to easily arrange your free place - all enquiries confidential.
Terms & Conditions
Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill
Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol
Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community House
Full refund of fees will be paid if notification of withdrawal is received in writing 7 working days prior to commencement of the course.
Sep
02
Past Event
Weaving Circle with Aunty Helen
14 Price St
10:00 – 11:30
Join us for a special basket weaving workshop with Aunty Helen Harrison, a Kurni elder from Lake Tyers.
"Good day and womanjeka. My name is Helen Harrison, I'm a Kurni elder from Lake Tyers. I'm a traditional basket weaver, taught by my dear old grandmother from the age of five, weaving baskets made from reeds called lomandra. I've worked in schools, outdoor programs, Johnstone Park in Geelong and many other places over the years. You might like to learn to make a basket, or something smaller and more personal, like a little beaded badge."
Participants will learn traditional weaving. All materials will be supplied.
Where: Torquay Community House, 14 Price Street, Torquay
When: Wednesday 2 September, 10am - 11:30am.
Cost: $30 per participant, $20 concession.
All attendees must purchase a ticket
Victorian Carer card accepted
Need financial assistance?
We have a number of free places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance.
Please email manager@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to easily arrange your free place - all enquiries confidential.
Terms & Conditions
Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill
Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol
Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community House
Full refund of fees will be paid if notification of withdrawal is received in writing 7 working days prior to commencement of the course.
Aug
25
Past Event
Free Community Lunch - August
Torquay Improvement Association
12:00 – 13:30
Join Torquay Community House for a free delicious and nutritious two course lunch each month, connecting members of our community to share a meal together.
Supported by Feed Me Surf Coast, Surf Coast Shire and Rotary Club of Torquay, and Ashbury Community Fund, with volunteers from the community.
As this is a limited menu, not all dietary requirements may be catered for.
Bookings: online, or email administration@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au or call us on 03 5261 2583.
Please advise any dietary requirements, and our team will contact you to discuss
Aug
22
Past Event
Product Photography Using Your Smartphone
Torquay Community House
13:00 – 15:00
Throughout this 2 hour tutorial, we will discuss different ways to photograph products and the ways to make your pieces have a more real feeling than just an image on a screen. Gain practical tips and insights to elevate your skills and make your artworks and handmade pieces stand out online. This tutorial is to help handmade businesses look at their advertising images in a more creative way and learn simple and cost-effective ways to take photos using just a phone.
Join this tutorial and learn how to create beautiful, professional-looking photos of your work without the need for a professional camera.
What You will Learn
Styling ideas to showcase your work effectively
Understanding composition for more impactful images
Simple and budget lighting tips to improve your photos
Phone editing tips and tricks to make photo taking simple
Who Is This Tutorial For?
This tutorial is designed for makers and small business owners who want to improve their photography for marketing, social media, websites and online sales. Your fee includes tutorial and class notes.
What to bring:
Pen and paper
Fully Charged Smart Phone
This tutorial will be run by Kirstie-Lee, a professional photographer of over 20 years. She is passionate about small business and helping people achieve in their industry. She started running classes in a bid to help businesses create more professional images without needing to spend a fortune on doing so.
Aug
20
Past Event
Little Da Vincis - Thursday Winter Popup
Torquay Community House
20-08-2026 09:30 – 17-09-2026 10:00
From 20 August to 18 September (5 weeks) - Special Thursday Winter Popup sessions - beat the cold and wet!
Little Da Vincis
These sessions involve lots of fun craft activities including painting, drawing, cutting and pasting for your little one to enjoy and it's a great opportunity to catch up with other parents and carers. Most suitable for 3-to-5-year-olds.
When: Thursdays 9.30-10am
Cost: $15 per family / term
$5 pay on the day / casual
Need financial assistance?
We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance.
Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential.
Terms & Conditions
Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill
Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol
Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community House
Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course