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Explore the vibrant event scene and make the most of your time in Colac. From art to technology and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
Prepare to enter a world of entertainment where your imagination will soar like never before in this completely re-imagined modern circus spectacular.
Come along to the Colac Catch a Carp Festival! Lots of fun-filled activities including kids fishing clinics on the shore of Lake Colac. Clinics designed for children aged 5 - 12 years.
Unleash your creativity through expressive painting with Artist Melanie Faith Dove! This workshop is designed to build skills, confidence, and imagination — all while having fun and connecting with other young creatives.
Learn how AI can be used to help small and medium businesses at this workshop with local expert, Justin Arthur from Otway Data Workshop.
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Carers Brunch at the beautiful Lake View Café, the perfect setting to take a well deserved pause. This is a chance to step away from the daily routine, enjoy a delicious brunch overlooking the water, and connect with other carers in a calm and supportive space.
A one-day hands-on workshop by MSEP designed to prepare paramedics for unexpected birth and the management of maternity emergencies. Includes interactive, hands-on workstations with high-fidelity models.
Join the Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday 10 May 2026 to walk or run in support of lifesaving breast and ovarian cancer research. Take part in the Colac run or walk at Colac Botanic Gardens from 8am to raise vital funds for breast and ovarian cancer research. The course follows the Upper Track of the Colac Botanic Gardens, offering a scenic, mostly flat loop through garden surrounds. Participants complete multiple laps and finish near the event village, guided by the pink Mother’s Day Classic flags.
Free for young people aged 12-25 who live, work, play and/or study in Colac Otway Shire. Unleash your creativity through playful drawing with Artist Melanie Faith Dove! This workshop is designed to build skills, confidence, and imagination — all while having fun and connecting with other young creatives.
Bold colour, layered texture, and stitched detail — create prints that truly come alive. Join us for a creative session with Gaye Nieuwenhof to explore the art of gel prints with stitching. Let your imagination run wild as you experiment with textures and colors to create unique pieces. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to try something new. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity!
Learn the fundamentals of preventative health, key concepts and frameworks that are used to promote health at population level. This session is designed for people new to improving health and wellbeing in the community, or as a refresher for more experienced practitioners.
Join artist Jo Wade for a hands-on mixed media workshop creating your own journey story scroll in textiles. Jo will guide you through creating your journey story scroll on textiles for you to take home. The inspiration for your work can come from the landscape, your own story, family treasures or everyday items, or the Journey exhibition on at the Makers Space from the Ada Artist Collective. We’ll use mark making and drawing as form of resist. We’ll explore and experiment with textile layering, embroidery and stitch. Be ready to combine your creativity with basic hand stitching skills to create your personal story. The only thing you need to bring is yourself. All materials are provided but you’re welcome bring your own favourite pieces e.g. images, material or memorabilia to inspire your work. *This workshop takes place over two consecutive Saturdays.
Get hands-on and craft your own cool tooled leather journal in this fun, in-person workshop! Tooled Leather Journal Workshop is a six-hour workshop where you’ll design and create a personalised tooled-leather cover for an A5 journal, complete with a soft coloured lining and magnetic closure. After planning your design, you’ll learn to tool, dye, finish, and hand-stitch your cover, with the option to add your own conchos or decorative elements. Journals are available on the day for $8, and kangaroo lacing can be used instead of thread for a small additional cost. You’ll leave with increased confidence, creative development, social connection, and a beautifully crafted, functional artwork made by your own hands.