CERES Workshops and Courses
At CERES, we offer more than 70 learning programs for all ages. Take a weekend workshop to learn a new skill, or embark on a long-term course that might just change the course of your life.
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The Herbal Apprentice
An in-depth learning experience exploring ecosystem health through herbal practice.
Introduction to Horticulture and Permaculture
This course is comprised of Selected units from Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20422) & Certificate II in Permaculture (AHC21722).
Complete Urban Farmer
An introduction to the world of urban farming – a perfect portal to your own patch.
Healthy Indoor Plants
Learn everything you need to know to keep a thriving indoor garden.
Complete Urban Farmer
An introduction to the world of urban farming – a perfect portal to your own patch.
Intro to Working in Therapeutic Horticulture
Learn to design garden-based activities that support the physical, mental and social health of individuals.
Gardening with Indigenous Plants
Learn how to incorporate Indigenous plants into your own garden through simple, highly effective design methods.
Edible Weeds
Learn about the seasonal edible weeds that thrive in Melbourne and explore these plants’ culinary, medicinal and ecological uses.
Growing Nutrient Dense Food
Grow better quality, nutrient-rich and healthy produce at home – even in small spaces
Soils and Composting
Deepen your understanding of soils and composting in this workshop and ensure you never see the ground in the same way again!
Food Forest Gardening
Learn nature-based gardening practices to turn your patch into a low-work thriving, vibrant ecosystem that gives year-round harvests.
Introduction to Permaculture
Learn about Permaculture by beginning with its ethics and design principles in this immersive Workshop.
Microgreens Growing
Microgreens are densely grown seedlings that are harvested young for their highly concentrated nutrients. They’re delicious, are slightly more mature than sprouts, and have an intense aromatic flavour. Microgreens can be grown in small areas not suitable for other crops, making them perfect for small space food production.
Small Space Gardening
Transform your balcony, courtyard, patio or windowsill into a hugely productive small space garden.
Bird Language
This is a workshop for complete bird-novices who are curious to experience an authentically deep and joyful connection to nature, whether it be wild nature or an urban backyard.
The Herbal Apprentice
An in-depth learning experience exploring ecosystem health through herbal practice.
Organic Vegetable Growing
Learn how to get the most from your garden and enjoy an abundance of organic vegetables, fruits and herbs.