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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Permaculture Design Course (PDC)
Design regenerative and productive landscapes, communities and households.
Car Club for Women and Non-Binary Folk
Be guided through the fundamentals of buying, owning and maintaining a car by a trained mechanic in this two day workshop.
Backyard Beekeeping Basics
Build your knowledge of managing a backyard beehive with our Backyard Beekeeping Basics workshop.
Basketry: Stitched and Coiled
Learn the ancient craft of basket making. You'll master the beginner friendly technique of ‘coiling and stitching’ fibres together to make your own basket.
Introduction to Horticulture and Permaculture
This course is comprised of Selected units from Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20422) & Certificate II in Permaculture (AHC21722).
Kitchen Medicine – Garden Farmacy
Join us in the heart of the home – the kitchen – to concoct remedies from locally grown herbs to heal everyday ailments..
Tomato Growing
Master tomato growing and savour the flavour of Australia’s favourite summer crop.
Gardening with Indigenous Plants
Learn how to incorporate Indigenous plants into your own garden through simple, highly effective design methods.
Exploring Time – The Past and Present
Look to Earth’s history to understand the challenges of today, help us anticipate the future, and promote long term thinking.
Edible Weeds
Learn about the seasonal edible weeds that thrive in Melbourne and explore these plants’ culinary, medicinal and ecological uses.
Seed Saving & Propagation
Learn about seed saving and propagating plants in your own garden.
Soap Making for Beginners
Learn to make your own soaps with blends of essential oils, clays and other beneficial ingredients.
Complete Urban Farmer
An introduction to the world of urban farming – a perfect portal to your own patch.
Traditional Wooden Spoon Carving
Learn the traditional craft of carving your own beautiful kitchen utensils.
Complete Urban Farmer
An introduction to the world of urban farming – a perfect portal to your own patch.
The Herbal Apprentice
An in-depth learning experience exploring ecosystem health through herbal practice.
Nature Journaling
Explore the meditative practice of nature journaling while building your connection to nature and the flora and fauna of the Merri Merri Creek.
Vegan Cheese Making
Learn how to create your own tasty, healthy vegan cheeses in this hands-on workshop.
Greek Cooking
Learn how to prepare traditional Greek food using authentic family recipes.
Organic Vegetable Growing
Learn how to get the most from your garden and enjoy an abundance of organic vegetables, fruits and herbs.
Traditional Hide Tanning
Traditional Hide Tanning Join Josh McLean from The Bush Tannery to learn ethical, traditional tanning techniques. Ever attempted to craft your own leathers and fur skins at home? Wanted to [...]