Public Holiday – Grand Final Eve
This public holiday is To Be Confirmed. Above image is no indication of who may playing in the Final.
This public holiday is To Be Confirmed. Above image is no indication of who may playing in the Final.
Bayley House is closed today for a Client and Staff holiday.
The race that stops the nation and gives us Victorians a Public Holiday! Bayley House will be closed today.
IDPwD is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. The Australian Government has been supporting IDPwD since 1996 and provides funds to promote and raise awareness of the day around Australia.
The last day of the year is here!
To all who celebrate, we say Merry Christmas!
Boxing Day was created in the 1830s as "the first weekday after Christmas day, observed as a holiday on which postmen, errand boys, and servants of various kinds expect to receive a Christmas box". Today, we know it as the day we can all get bargains in the sales!
Welcome 2022!
Public Holiday for New Year's Day.
Staff training day.
Staff training day.
Welcome back!
From 19 January, Central Bayside Community Health Services are hosting a number of events to provide respite to unpaid carers. Running until June 2022, CBCHS is funded to provide eligible unpaid carers with respite support. This will allow unpaid carers to participate in up to 20 hours of FREE respite events and activities. You can find out more about the events and how to book via their website.
On Australia Day, we reflect on our history, its highs and its lows. We respect the stories of others. And we celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. We're all part of the story.
Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated eight hours for work eight hours for recreation and eight hours for rest. Labour Day is an annual holiday celebrated in Australia resulting from efforts of the labour union movement to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers.
Day Programs will be closed during this time. The office will be open.
No Day Programs.
Celebrating and recognising all of the wonderful volunteers who support Bayley House.
Together we can Advocate 4 Change and enable people with intellectual disability to lead a full and enriched life. With your support, Bayley House will establish a new Advocacy Program that will support people with intellectual disability, and their families, to achieve support packages that reflect their needs and goals.
Day Programs will be closed during this time. The office will be open.
Our annual Footy Day is back! Wear your team colours and join in the activities. Prizes are up for grabs with the annual Footy Day competitions.
Friday 23rd September 2022 is a public holiday in Victoria, starting a long weekend that includes the AFL grand final.
Day Programs will be closed during this time. The office will be open.
Inclusive, family-friendly and a lot of fun! The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival began in 2010 and promotes and celebrates physically active lifestyles for people of all abilities on International Day of People with Disability each year. It offers Victorians with, and without, disability the opportunity to explore and experience accessible and inclusive sport and recreation through hands-on activities and information sharing. Activities commence at 10am and end at 2pm. We look forward to celebrating International Day of People with Disability with you!
Come along and view the range of artwork on display. Our artists have explored many different mediums this year that really need to be seen in person. Browse the collection, enjoy some canapés and reconnect with the Bayley House community. Bayside City Council Corporate Centre 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham
IDPwD is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.
The best talent show in the country is making its live return! In an event for staff and clients, the acts will take to the stage at Brighton Grammar with their performances. Time to TBC.
The end for 2022! Thanks for a wonderful year.
Happy New Year!
Welcome back for 2023!
Bayley Bushrangers v Elsternwick Eels Come along and watch the big match as Bayley House takes on Elsternwick Cricket Club in this annual event. BBQ by gold coin donation will be available. Thanks to Elsternwick Cricket Club for hosting this event.
Labour Day is an annual public holiday that celebrates the eight-hour working day, a victory for workers in the mid-late 19th century. The argument for the eight-hour day was based on the need for each person to have eight hours labour, eight hours recreation and eight hours rest.
No clients at Bayley House today.
Admin will be open during this time.
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus.
Welcome back for Term 2!
Australians commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April every year. This is the anniversary of the day when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on Gallipoli in 1915 as part of the Allies' invasion. Anzac Day draws large crowds of people to the dawn services, and marches are held around the country. Anzac Day is a time for all Australians to recognise the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations. It's also a time to remember the over 103,000 Australians who sacrificed their lives in our country's name.
Bayley House Charity Luncheon is back for 2023! To find out more please head to the event website.
Marking a new tradition this year as we celebrate King Charles Birthday with a long weekend.
Time for a break! Admin will be open during this time.
Welcome back for Term 3!
Time for a break! Admin will be open during this time.
A day off for the AFL Grand Final. Go Team!
Enjoy the 4 day weekend!
The race that stops a nation and also gives us a Public Holiday. Win, Win!
Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods.
Clients and staff finish for 2023
Our main office will be closed during this time.
Welcome to 2024! Happy New Year.
Our main office will be open during this time.
Welcome to the start of our Day Programs year!
Our main office will be open.
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of this incredible fundraising event! Tickets available here.
Come and try Bayley Arts favourite art class and find out why students are asking for MORE! In this special 'taster' class you will have the chance to meet your instructor, Naomi Heath, and experience the class before committing to the full 6-week program starting Tuesday 23rd July. Naomi's teaching technique is energetic and engaging as she aims to teach your imagination to run wild by exploring colour and abstract design with acrylic. See more about Naomi’s vibrant artworks here; www.instagram.com/naomi_heath_ WHAT TO BRING An apron or art smock A free and open mind Important information This workshop is suitable […]
Take the opportunity to try out our new Expressive with Mixed Media in this special 'taster' art class before committing to the full 4-week program. Meet your tutor Naomi Heath who will explain what to expect during the program and experience using some of the materials that will be explored. Expressive with Mixed Media aims to explore layering, abstract design, composition, shape and form by combining anything from collage, textiles, pencil, and paint. In the four-week course you will try a different technique, so no class is ever the same and students will produce a unique artwork at the end of each class. All materials are supplied. Find out more about […]
As part of our 'Ink It Up' initiative, supported by Bayside City Council, Bayley Arts is excited to welcome professional Printmakers Lisa Sewards and Trudy Rice to our studios. This is a special one-off hands-on workshop in a small sized class where you'll discover the magical world of Solar Plate Etching. This non-toxic intaglio etching process uses the sun's natural UV (or a UV lightbox) and water rather than harmful acids and solvents to create remarkable results. Both artists have worked with this medium for over a decade. During the workshop, you'll learn how to transform your hand drawn image onto a metal backed photopolymer plate, ink the […]
Loving the Expressive with Acrylic course and want more? This is for you! Bayley Arts has extended its Expressive with Acrylic Term 2 classes. Tutor Naomi Heath will continue to deliver this dynamic class up until the end of term two so you can continue the abstract journey. All materials are supplied but you are welcome to bring your own painting support. Students will produce a unique artwork at the end of each class. Cost: $65 or $60 concession for individual classes or there is the option to book all three classes at a discounted price (Monday 10th June is a […]
Bayley Arts presents Sound Healing in our beautiful gallery facilitated by Master Reiki practitioner, Penny Scott. Find a space in our gallery and sit or lie on your yoga mat, while you immerse yourself in healing sounds and art. Sound frequencies are used to engage with the body and mind; with the intention of bringing them into a state of harmony and health. Using therapeutic sound and vibration to match the body’s frequency, supports the healing and balancing of the body’s energy centres to achieve optimal health. The use of sound can aid in invoking a state of relaxation, which assists in relieving […]
Open Studio sessions Are you looking for extra studio time or looking for like-minded people who love to make art? We are opening our beautifully lit studios to artists and makers of all levels, who want to paint, draw, sculpt, or weave alongside others in a welcoming and relaxed untutored studio environment. Open Studios is only available for adults. All abilities welcome. Studio is open from 4pm to 6pm every Wednesday. What you will get Access to a purpose-built art studio, easels and boards. Tea and coffee facilities A welcoming and social arty space What to bring Your own art […]
Enjoy this winter warmer workshop with weaving extraordinaire Carolyn Cardinet and discover the art of random weaving with organic materials. This immersive experience invites participants to connect with nature, harness their creativity, and engage in the meditative practice of intuitive weaving. Participants will take elements from nature and transform them into beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations. No prior weaving experience needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore the wonders of nature through art. Unwind from your busy week and gift yourself a relaxing Saturday afternoon with other crafty people. Includes a hot cuppa of Calmer Chai. What you will get - […]
Bayley Arts is delighted to present Sound Healing in our beautiful gallery facilitated by Master Reiki practitioner, Penny Scott. Find a space in our gallery and sit or lie on your yoga mat, while you immerse yourself in healing sounds and art. Sound frequencies are used to engage with the body and mind; with the intention of bringing them into a state of harmony and health. Using therapeutic sound and vibration to match the body’s frequency, supports the healing and balancing of the body’s energy centres to achieve optimal health. The use of sound can aid in invoking a state of relaxation, which […]
As part of our 'Ink It Up' initiative, supported by Bayside City Council, Bayley Arts is excited to welcome professional Printmakers Lisa Sewards and Trudy Rice to our studios. Due to high demand, Lisa and Trudy are offering a second solar plate etching workshop. This is a small sized class so be quick to book your ticket! This non-toxic intaglio etching process uses the sun's natural UV (or a UV lightbox) and water rather than harmful acids and solvents to create remarkable results. Both artists have worked with this medium for over a decade. During the workshop, you'll learn how to transform your hand drawn image onto a metal backed photopolymer […]
Loving the Expressive with Acrylic course and want more? This is for you! Bayley Arts has extended its Expressive with Acrylic Term 2 classes. Tutor Naomi Heath will continue to deliver this dynamic class up until the end of term two so you can continue the abstract journey. All materials are supplied but you are welcome to bring your own painting support. Students will produce a unique artwork at the end of each class. Cost: $65 or $60 concession for individual classes or there is the option to book all three classes at a discounted price (Monday 10th June is a […]
Open Studio sessions Are you looking for extra studio time or looking for like-minded people who love to make art? We are opening our beautifully lit studios to artists and makers of all levels, who want to paint, draw, sculpt, or weave alongside others in a welcoming and relaxed untutored studio environment. Open Studios is only available for adults. All abilities welcome. Studio is open from 4pm to 6pm every Wednesday. What you will get Access to a purpose-built art studio, easels and boards. Tea and coffee facilities A welcoming and social arty space What to bring Your own art […]
Head to Bayley Arts and catchup with friends or work mates in a creative, fun space or come along and meet new and like-minded people. BYO drinks and nibbles while you explore a range of drawing materials working from a still life set up. This is a self-led drawing session with our friendly, bubbly facilitator who can share her drawing insights or make it own and make it what you will. Your ticket will include still life set up, papers, and a variety of drawing materials (or bring your own). Tea and coffee facilities also available. This class is suitable for adults […]
Our main office is open during this time.
Our friends from Squid Ink Press will be hosting a special cyanotype workshop for kids these school holidays at Bayley Arts. Cyanotypes are an early form of photography using a photo sensitive coating on paper and fabric and exposing it to a UV light source. This is a fun and accessible workshop for kids 7yrs to 12yrs. Students will engage with nature, explore texture, light and composition and will have the chance to create several prints on paper and their very own tote bag to bring home. Find out more about your host Squid Ink Press: https://squidinkpress.com.au/ WHAT TO BRING An apron […]
Get ready to strike at Zone Bowling Clayton. Enjoy a few games of bowling, followed by lunch with your friends. To book: https://www.bayleyhouse.org.au/after-hours-online-booking/
Visit the wonderful Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and experience the Australian Women Artist Exhibition. Connected with the Gallery is a beautiful Rose garden where we will enjoy lunch. Feel free to bring money for a drink as there is a Cafe available.
Our friends from Squid Ink Press will lead a collaborative workshop between children and their adult caregiver to explore cyanotype processes together! Using found objects, botanicals and a variety of materials that explore texture, transparency and form, this camera-less photographic technique is a fun and playful workshop for both adult and child. Regardless of artistic experience you are almost guaranteed to get a beautiful image everytime in a gorgeous blue colour. By the end of the workshop, families will walk away with their original cyanotype artworks on a series of cards. This is perfect workshop for parents, grandparents or guardians wanting to spend […]
Join your friends at Holey Moley Golf Club in Moorabbin. There is 18 holes for you to putt your stuff around. Gear up and get ready to sit on the most famous couch on TV at ‘742 Evergreen Terrace’, win big at the ‘Do Not Pass Go’ hole. After mini golf enjoy lunch and sing out a song in the karaoke room with friends.
Come to Bayley Arts for the day. Let your creative side come out as you will be designing and then creating your own canvas sneakers to take home. Please bring in morning tea and lunch.
Come in to Bayley House and join your friends at The Palace for a movie followed by lunch at The Dendy Deli.
Bayley Arts is presenting two weaving workshops for the Reclaim the Void project as part of this year's NAIDOC Week celebrations. The workshops coincide with the exhibition Concentric Unity: Jintaka- juku showing at Bayley Arts Gallery 6th to 19th July. Reclaim the Void is a bold, cross-cultural project about the 'gaping mining holes left all over country'. It will result in a huge dot-artwork made up of thousands of handmade circular rag-rugs woven from discarded fabric. Bayley artists have already started to make rugs, and we are inviting the community to help us continue and complete 'in progress' rugs to contribute to the project! Once completed, […]
Get ready to strike at Zone Bowling Clayton. Enjoy a few games of bowling, followed by lunch with your friends.
Come to Bayley Arts and get creative and learn some sewing skills. You will be making a heat pack to take home, this will be perfect for winter.
Dip your toe into the underground world of guerrilla self “publishing” in this special Zine workshop with our friends from Squid Ink Press. Zines give everyone a platform to be heard! There are no rules, just bring your ideas and your bad poetry. Our facilitators will introduce you to the history of zines (from the science fiction 'fanzine" of the 1940s through to the Riot Grrrl punk feminist zines of the 90s and 2000s) and will include students to examples of zines from India and ones that have been locally produced. Participants will learn how to continue making their own zines and […]
Bayley Arts is presenting two weaving workshops for the Reclaim the Void project as part of this year's NAIDOC Week celebrations. The workshops coincide with the exhibition Concentric Unity: Jintaka- juku showing at Bayley Arts Gallery 6th to 19th July. Reclaim the Void is a bold, cross-cultural project about the 'gaping mining holes left all over country'. It will result in a huge dot-artwork made up of thousands of handmade circular rag-rugs woven from discarded fabric. Bayley artists have already started to make rugs, and we are inviting the community to help us continue and complete 'in progress' rugs to contribute to the project! Once completed, […]
Visit Sea Life Melbourne and get up-close encounters with some of the world's most incredible animals, including beautiful sharks and rays, adorable penguins, a massive saltwater crocodile and thousands of tropical fish. Please ensure that you have a companion card and BYO lunch.
Come into Bayley Arts and get creative. You will learn how to to tie dye your own t-shirt, we will show you different tie dye techniques. Please note that Bayley Arts will supply the t-shirt.
Come and enjoy a Christmas lunch at Bayley House. Activites onsite will include Christmas bon bon to be shared at lunch and Christmas cookie baking.
Head to Bayley Arts and catchup with friends or work mates in a creative, fun space or come along and meet new and like-minded people. BYO drinks and nibbles while you explore a range of drawing materials working from a still life set up. This is a self-led drawing session with our friendly, bubbly facilitator who can share her drawing insights or make it own and make it what you will. Your ticket will include still life set up, papers, and a variety of drawing materials (or bring your own). Tea and coffee facilities also available. This class is suitable […]
This is a great 3-hour introduction to lino printing workshop especially designed for teens interested in learning printmaking skills. Suitable for teens aged 14yrs to 17yrs. Hosted by our friends Squid Ink Press, our facilitators will take you through the whole process of designing an image, carving the block and printing with a press. Lino prints are bold, graphic works of art! and are a great addition to any student's art skills. All materials included and snacks to keep you going. Please advice of any allergies. Warning: printmaking is addictive. Find out more about your host Squid Ink Press: https://squidinkpress.com.au/ WHAT YOU WILL […]
Bayley Arts is excited to announce our monthly Saturday Social Print Club. Since starting our printmaking workshops, students are keen to keep on printing. Social print club offers a large studio space, printing press and use of our rollers and tools during the session. You will need to bring your own inks, plates and paper. A supervisor is present to offer general advice and can assist with setting up the press however they are not teaching. It is recommended that people attending these sessions have some experience with printmaking or have attended one of our Introduction to Printmaking classes. There are a limited […]
People are loving our introduction to printmaking classes held once a month. Join artist Cecilia Jacobs in this special introduction to etching where you will learn the fundamental skills needed to create an intaglio print through drypoint. Learn how to use etching tools safely while understanding the varied techniques of drypoint etching techniques, from scratching a design into your plate, inking, wiping, and how to use a printing press. Whether you are a beginner or looking to brush up on your printmaking skills, this class offers one-to-one tuition in a small group setting. We have started a ‘social print club’ so […]
Bayley Arts presents Sound Healing in our beautiful gallery facilitated by Master Reiki practitioner, Penny Scott. Find a space in our gallery and sit or lie on your yoga mat, while you immerse yourself in healing sounds and art. Sound frequencies are used to engage with the body and mind; with the intention of bringing them into a state of harmony and health. Using therapeutic sound and vibration to match the body’s frequency, supports the healing and balancing of the body’s energy centres to achieve optimal health. The use of sound can aid in invoking a state of relaxation, which assists in relieving […]
Bayley Arts and Paula Lindley warmly invite you to the Opening event of Transition/Transformation, on Saturday 24th August, 2pm. Showing 22nd August to 8th September Transition/Transformation aims to express and interpret permanence and impermanence in the landscape, extracting the essence of time and place. In a series of paintings and accompanying ceramics, painter Paula Lindley records changes of the Australian landscape apparent during repeat visits to estuaries, escarpments and riverbanks. The works began with observations recorded in situ, with photographs and often sketches made directly from a boat. The artist intention is to capture the transient variations of light and shade […]
Head to Bayley Arts and catchup with friends or work mates in a creative, fun space or come along and meet new and like-minded people. BYO drinks and nibbles while you explore a range of drawing materials working from a still life set up. This is a self-led drawing session with our friendly, bubbly facilitator who can share her drawing insights or make it own and make it what you will. Your ticket will include still life set up, papers, and a variety of drawing materials (or bring your own). Tea and coffee facilities also available. This class is […]
Meet exhibiting artist Paula Lindley on Saturday 31st August 2pm to 3pm as she discusses the process of creating her artworks for Transition/Transformation. See exhibition details https://www.bayleyarts.com.au/... More Information https://events.humanitix.com/artist-talk-meet-artist-paula-lindley?hxchl=mkt-sch
Bayley Arts is excited to announce our monthly Saturday Social Print Club. Since starting our printmaking workshops, students are keen to keep on printing. Social print club offers a large studio space, printing press and use of our rollers and tools during the session. You will need to bring your own inks, plates and paper. A supervisor is present to offer general advice and can assist with setting up the press however they are not teaching. It is recommended that people attending these sessions have some experience with printmaking or have attended one of our Introduction to Printmaking classes. There are a limited […]
People are loving our introduction to printmaking classes held once a month. In this three- and half-hour workshop, students will learn the fundamental skills needed to create a lino print. Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, participants will learn how to handle carving tools safely and gain an understanding of the linocut process, while learning how to use a printing press. Whether you are a beginner or looking to brush up on your printmaking skills, this class offers one-to-one tuition in a small group setting. No previous experience is necessary. You can join Cecilia once a month at our ‘*Saturday social print club’ […]
In this intensive six-hour workshop, tutor Ceclia Jacobs will take your lino cutting skills to the next level by introducing techniques such as chin-colle and shaped blocks. Students will experiment with a variety of Japanese papers and learn about colour theory while producing a beautiful concertina artist book that tells a story through printmaking. This workshop is designed for a small group setting and participants will need some prior experience in linocut. Includes a lunch break. You can join Cecilia once a month at our ‘*Saturday social print club’ so you can continue to use our printing press with fellow printmakers and exchange ideas. ABOUT CECILIA […]
Bayley Arts presents Sound Healing in our beautiful gallery facilitated by Master Reiki practitioner, Penny Scott. Find a space in our gallery and sit or lie on your yoga mat, while you immerse yourself in healing sounds and art. Sound frequencies are used to engage with the body and mind; with the intention of bringing them into a state of harmony and health. Using therapeutic sound and vibration to match the body’s frequency, supports the healing and balancing of the body’s energy centres to achieve optimal health. The use of sound can aid in invoking a state of relaxation, which assists in relieving […]
Our main office will be open.
Head to Bayley Arts and catchup with friends or work mates in a creative, fun space or come along and meet new and like-minded people. BYO drinks and nibbles while you explore a range of drawing materials working from a still life set up. This is a self-led drawing session with our friendly, bubbly facilitator who can share her drawing insights or make it own and make it what you will. Your ticket will include still life set up, papers, and a variety of drawing materials (or bring your own). Tea and coffee facilities also available. This class is […]
Our office will be closed during this time.
The race that stops a nation and also gives us a Public Holiday. Win, Win!