Weekend workshops

and events

Goolwa Community Centre

weekend Workshops and Events

Goolwa residents, holidaymakers, weekenders and visitors are welcome to attend our weekend workshops and special events.

Upcoming Events

Star Gazing

March 13, 2026    
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Nature
Star gazing with Cedric Varcoe and Fraser Farrell (Fleurieu Stars). Telescopes supplied. Cost: $20. Bookings: admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au, 8555 3941 or Facebook.
Star Gazing

GCC Monster Garage Sale

March 14, 2026    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
No trash, all treasures ad this great fundraising event with all proceeds supporting the Goolwa Community Centre. Register a stall now! Sausage sizzle lunch available [...]
GCC Monster Garage Sale

Tiny Towns

April 18, 2026    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Deep dive into local history with ceramicist David Woolaway and create a miniture of an iconic Goolwa building. Images Supplied or BYO. Cost: $60. Bookings: [...]
Tiny Towns

Past Events

Understanding SA Elections

February 28, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Goolwa Community Centre
Talk
Join Derek Bowman for this enlightening information session on the South Australian electoral system and voting. Cost: Free, but bookings essential. Bookings: admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au, 8555 3941 [...]
Understanding SA Elections

Gel Printing

February 14, 2026    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Learn the many extraordinary techniques and effects of gel printing with artist Steph Pitcher. Cost: $60. Bookings: admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au, 8555 3941 or Facebook.
Gel Printing

Family Picnic

November 29, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Amelia Park
Join us for a great family day out with giant games, fishing and fun for all the family! An intergenerational event!
Family Picnic

Op Shop Bus

November 22, 2025    
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Bus Trip
Shop 'til you drop on our low cost Op Shop tour to the Op Shop Mecca of Findon! 
Op Shop Bus

From Rags to Rugs

November 15, 2025    
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Upcycle worn and waste materials to create exquisite rugs with Denise McGrath using the ancient Viking technique of 'toothbrush' rugging. All materials supplied.
From Rags to Rugs

Scott Conservation Park Nature Walk

November 8, 2025    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Scott Conservation Park
Nature
Join Wendy Phillips (Fleurieu Birders) for a walk and talk in this beautiful park and bird sanctuary.
Scott Conservation Park Nature Walk

Mosaic Mobile

November 1, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Join Sue for this fun mosaic mobile workshop and learn how to colour your grout using acrylic paints for bright summery colours!
Mosaic Mobile

Basic Home Maintenance

October 31, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Coorong Quays Boat Shed
DIY
Learn about the tools and techniques needed for common home maintenance tasks. A collaboration with Junction and the CQ Boat Shed.
Basic Home Maintenance

Quirky Creatures

September 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Join artist and maker Helen Peterson in this delightful ceramics workshop and create a quirky and colourful creature or critter! All material included. Two sessions: [...]
Quirky Creatures

Nesting Boxes

September 6, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Construct and decorate a pardalote nesting box for your backyard or porch.
Nesting Boxes