Bluebird Foundation Inc.
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Community arts organisation delivering arts programs that make a real difference in people's lives.
02/10/2026
Got a creative project in your head? Make some space for it.
Teen Studio is a relaxed art space for teens aged 12+ to come along, work on their own projects and hang out with other young creatives.
Bring your sketchbook, painting, illustration, mixed media project or whatever you’re currently into. There’s no set project to follow and no expectation that everyone makes the same thing.
Artist and mentor Melissa O'Shea is there to offer ideas, encouragement and a helping hand when you need it, while giving you plenty of space to figure things out for yourself.
It’s a chance to spend an hour each week doing something creative, trying new things and developing your own style.
📅 Thursdays from 15 October | 5.15–6.15pm | Ages 12+
8 weeks | $245 incl all materials
Come along, make something, work on your ideas and enjoy some creative time each week.
Bookings are open for enrolments: www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/workshops/teenstudiot4
01/10/2026
🧵 Sew, design, make and create!
Sew & Style: Fashion Accessories is back at Bluebird House for Term 4 with Simone Amethyst
For ages 9+, this hands-on course gives young creatives the space to explore sewing, fashion and accessory design while building practical skills and confidence.
Participants can choose their own projects, from making clothes and stuffed toys to creating hair accessories, heat packs and jewellery, or giving old clothes a new life through upcycling.
They’ll learn to sketch ideas, plan a design, choose fabrics and bring their creations to life using hand-sewing techniques and a sewing machine.
There’s plenty of room for imagination too. Have an idea you’d love to make? Bring it to Simone and explore what’s possible.
📅 Mondays from 12 October | 4–5.30pm | Ages 9+
🧵 8 weeks | $285 including materials
Bluebird House Garage Studio, 150 Swanston Street Geelong.
A relaxed place to learn new skills, experiment with ideas and make something uniquely yours.
Bookings are now open, enrol here:
https://www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/workshops/t4sewandstyle
30/09/2026
🎙️ Did you catch us on the airwaves last night?
Our dedicated Board Member, Parker Rettke, joined the Pulse to chat about something very special we’ve been working on: our inaugural fundraising gala, The Spring Table! 🌸✨
Mark your calendars for October 23rd! It’s shaping up to be an absolutely unforgettable evening celebrating our community and raising vital funds for the Bluebird Foundation. A huge thank you to the team at the Pulse for having us on to share the excitement.
If you haven't secured your spot at the table yet, grab your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-spring-table 🎟️
Check out the interview:
https://omny.fm/shows/the-social-frequency/the-social-frequency-30-september-2026?t=21m55s
The Social Frequency 30-September-2026 - The Social Frequency
30/09/2026
✏️ What would your character look like?
In Term 4, young artists can bring their characters to life with artist O’Shea at Bluebird House.
Across eight weeks, children aged 8–12 will explore character illustration through anime, cartoons, comics and popular character design styles. They’ll learn how to draw expressive faces, dynamic poses and unique personalities, while developing their own characters and stories.
Along the way, they’ll build skills in drawing, colour, storytelling and creative techniques, with plenty of encouragement to experiment and develop their own style.
Whether they love manga, animated films, graphic novels or simply enjoy inventing characters and imaginary worlds, this is a chance to turn those ideas into drawings.
📅 Thursdays from 15 October
⏰ 4–5pm
🎨 Ages 8–12
🖍️ 8 weeks | $245 including all materials
Bookings are open now: www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/workshops/characterillustration-t4-wyh2g
♻️🎵 1,000 reasons to keep those cans and bottles coming!
We’re already HALFWAY to our $2,000 goal for NORTH Children’s Choir thanks to our amazing recycling community! 💙
Now we need YOU to help us get to the finish line. 🙌
Here’s how:
1️⃣ Download the CDS VIC West app Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme
2️⃣ Search for NORTH Children’s Choir under Charities & click “Set as payout”
3️⃣ Recycle bottles & cans at your local collection point
Every eligible can or bottle = 10c for NORTH Children's Choir.
Your empties can help fill a room with young voices, music, friendship and possibility. 🎶✨
$1,000 down. $1,000 to go. LET’S RECYCLE! 🚀
24/09/2026
Here's the latest from little bluebirds...
www.littlebluebirds.org.au
🍿🎬 Popcorn Shorts - Big ideas. Young creatives. Short films. ✨
Press play and relive the fun! 👀🍿
🎥 Reel created by Nina Untivero
This YouthFest event was supported by the Victorian Government and Geelong Connected Communities
🌸 PAPER FLOWERS 🎬
A song inspired by young voices, brought to life through music, movement, colour and imagination.
Paper Flowers is a little bit whimsical, a little bit unexpected and completely full of the creative spirit of Ensemble NORTH. 🌸✨
Written by Juliana Kay, and inspired by the singers of Ensemble NORTH, this original song celebrates the wonderful world that can unfold when young people are given the space to imagine, create and make something entirely their own.
Performed by Ensemble NORTH (NORTH Children’s Choir) and conducted by Laura Moore, the music video is the result of a beautiful collaboration between young artists and an incredibly talented creative team:
🎵 Music & words: Juliana Kay
🎙️ Recording, mixing & mastering: Jakub Gaudasinski
🎨 Editing & animation: Amber Diss
🎥 Live filming: Alex Walton, Pressroom Media
🖌️ Artwork: Members of NORTH Children’s Choir
And a special shout-out to our featured performers Valentina, Isabella, Eilertru and Stevie. 🌟
We love creating opportunities for young people to be more than performers. They are artists, makers, storytellers and collaborators, bringing their own ideas, personalities and imaginations to the work. Because sometimes a little paper, a little music and a lot of imagination can create something rather marvellous. 💙🌸
This project was supported by funding from the City of Greater Geelong and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
16/09/2026
What if your ink drawings could move? ✨
Turn your artwork into something a little magical with Magic Ink: Create Moving Art, a six-week creative workshop with local artist
You’ll explore playful ink painting techniques, discover how to suggest movement in your designs, then use augmented reality to bring your finished artwork to life. Watch your drawings appear to float, shift and move right off the page, using just your smartphone and a few free apps.
No technical experience needed. No fancy equipment. Just a willingness to experiment and see where your creativity takes you.
TEENS & ADULTS
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00pm
150 Swanston Street, Geelong
6-week series commencing 14 October
$195, including all art materials
Come along, make something unexpected, and discover a whole new way to experience your own artwork.
Book your place at Bluebird House.
https://www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/workshops/movingink
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