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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Mushroom Growing
Learn the secrets to successful oyster mushroom growing at home.
Therapeutic Horticulture Program
Gardening and spending time in nature are proven activities to promote physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Growing Nutrient Dense Food
Grow better quality, nutrient-rich and healthy produce at home – even in small spaces.
Gluten Free Kitchen Skills
Enhance your kitchen skills – learn how to cook tasty gluten-free food and discover delicious gluten-free recipes.
Basketry: Twined
Learn the ancient craft of twined basketry, using plant fibres to create something useful and nurture your connection with the environment.
Sustainable Gardening
Improve your skills and get your hands dirty with our practical sustainable gardening course.
Landscape Restoration and Indigenous Ecology
Develop an understanding of ecology and conservation in urban environments and benefit from a real connection to place.
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.
Small Space Gardening
Transform your balcony, courtyard, patio or windowsill into a hugely productive small space garden.
Environmental Education
Environmental Education is a series of inter-related workshops. Designed for people interested in creating change for sustainability through education and communication using hope, not fear.
Heart Connections and Traditional Wisdom
Learn how CERES approaches learning through HEAD, HEART and HANDS, and how traditional wisdom and nature connection can engage learners of all ages.
Growing Medicinal Plants
Become more self-reliant and resilient by taking back our ancient wisdom and bringing healing into your own hands.
Beginners Backyard Beekeeping
Beginners Backyard Beekeeping takes you through the A-Z of keeping a healthy, productive hive at home.
Vegan Cooking European Style
Explore delicious traditional recipes in this vegan journey around Europe.
Intro to Working in Therapeutic Horticulture
Learn to design garden-based activities that support the physical, mental and social health of individuals.
Edible Weeds
Learn about the seasonal edible weeds that thrive in Melbourne and explore these plants’ culinary, medicinal and ecological uses.
Water Use and Quality, and Urban Design
Learn how CERES teaches about water as a resource and have the opportunity to design your own environmental education activity.
Traditional Wooden Spoon Carving
Learn the traditional craft of carving your own beautiful kitchen utensils.
Sourdough Bread Baking
Set your taste buds free and learn how to bake sourdough bread.
Healthy Indoor Plants
Learn everything you need to know to keep a thriving indoor garden.
Design Your Own Garden
Develop the skills to conceive, design and build your own edible garden oasis.