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

Mosaic Wall Hanging

May 30, 2026    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Create a beautiful round mosaic wall hanging with artist Rylee Burgess. Cost: $60. Bookings: admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au, 8555 3941 or Facebook.
Mosaic Wall Hanging

Okonomiyaki

June 13, 2026    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Port Elliot RSL Hall
Cooking and Baking Workshop
Times available: 10:00 am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:00pm. Join Japanese culinary queen, Sachiko and learn how to cook delicious, nutritious and warming Japanese savory omelets. Cost: $40. [...]
Okonomiyaki

Illustration Workshop - Dog Days

June 20, 2026    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Learn the technique of illustration with award winning illustrator Mandy Foot. Cost: $75. Bookings: admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au, 8555 3941 or Facebook.
Illustration Workshop - Dog Days

Fabrik Bus Trip

June 27, 2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bus Trip
Explore the world of textiles, heritage, arts and culture at Fabrik-a collection of Galleries, studios, workshops and community projects located at the Old Onkaparinga Woollen [...]
Fabrik Bus Trip

Life Writing

June 27, 2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Writing
Learn how to recount the memorable events of your life with colour and passion through poetry or prose with award winning poet and author Jude [...]
Life Writing

Past Events

Birding Beyond

May 16, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nature
Join Wendy Phillips (Fleurieu Birders) for a birding journey to the Beyond Estate wetlands - home to hundreds of wetland birds. Cost: Free, but bookings [...]
Birding Beyond

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

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

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

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