Thursday 20 August 2026, 6:30pm – 8pm
Oakleigh Senior Citizens Hall, 142 Drummond Street, Oakleigh
Ticketed event. $15pp.
Do you have a creative skill or a passion you want to share with the world? Have you ever wanted to learn how to run a workshop but don't know where to start?
Join us for this professional development opportunity with Laneway Learning and discover the basics of community arts and crafts facilitation as well as new ways to improve, engage and connect with your audience.
In this workshop you will learn:
how to structure workshops and develop a lesson plan including essential steps of designing and preparing great learning experiences,
delivery methods that can be adapted to a different of situations and student/learner demographics,
starter techniques to grab your learner's attention,
how to utilise the 5E Learning Model,
how to increase participation and engagement, tips and advice on how to be a 'great' teacher and presenter.
The workshop will be led by Laneway Learning General Manager, Maria Yebra who over 14 years has taught hundreds of classes to thousands of participants on more than 50 different topics: from crochet to pottery, to finding purpose, macrame, plant care and Spanish cooking!
Designed for ages 18+, this professional development workshop is designed in partnership with Laneway Learning and looks to support and develop local artists as facilitators.
