Sunday Skillshare – Introduction to bread making (sourdough and yeast)
2025-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
We’ll show you our approach to baking bread at home. Participants are also invited to share their own breadmaking experiences, tips or recipes during the session.
This is a great opportunity for both beginners and experienced bakers to connect and share ideas.
Please register your attendance through Humanitix.
Location: Seddon VIC – we’ll email you the address before the event.

June POW produce swap
2025-06-01 11:00 - 15:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia
This month the produce swap is at the Olives to Oil Westside 2025 festival.
Join us for the produce swap and stick around to enjoy the festival. There’ll be

olive oil pressing demonstrations, tastings and sales
garden tours from Yarraville Community Garden,
Mount Zero Olives stall and preserving demonstrations
workshops on tree care (including olives)
live music and food stalls
lots of free activities for the kids.

The produce swap is from 11am to 12pm, but the festival runs from 11am to 3pm
Bring any produce you’d like to swap. We’ll bring thermoses of hot water for tea and coffee – BYO cup.
Important – Please register for the Olives to Oil festival at Humanitix, to let them know you are coming.

Sunday Skillshare – kefir cultured butter
2025-06-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Airport West, Victoria, Australia
Join us for an engaging morning learning how to make kefir cultured butter – Ganga will discuss how to make this at home.
Location: Airport West VIC – we’ll email you the address before the event.
Please register your attendance through Humanitix.
*Important – if you’re unable to attend after registering, please tell us so we can offer your place to someone on the waitlist.

July POW produce swap
2025-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia
When: Sunday 6 July 2025
Time: 10am to 11am
Where: McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St Yarraville Vic 3013. Near the community garden.
Bring: any produce you’d like to swap, but come for a chat even if you don’t have anything. There’ll be thermoses of hot water for tea and coffee – BYO cup.

Sunday Skillshare – grapevines
2025-08-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Altona North, Altona North, Victoria, Australia
Join us for a morning focused on Grapevines.
Louisa will show us how she’s used grape vines to create shade in an entertaining area, and give tips on supporting the vine and pruning techniques. You’ll also get cuttings to take home.
Location: Altona North – address emailed the week before the event
Please register your attendance through Humanitix.
*Important – if you’re unable to attend after registering, please tell us so we can offer your place to someone on the waitlist.

August POW produce swap
2025-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia
When: Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10am to 11am
Where: McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St Yarraville Vic 3013. Near the community garden.
Bring: any produce you’d like to swap, but come for a chat even if you don’t have anything. There’ll be thermoses of hot water for tea and coffee – BYO cup.

Sunday skillshare – site analysis
2025-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Victoria
Sarah from Re-Architecture (and POW member), will teach you how to do a site analysis – a key element of the permaculture design process. It’s all about learning to observe and assess a space before planning any changes.
Whether you’re new to permaculture or looking to sharpen your design skills, this is a great foundation to build on.
Please book through Humanitix so we know you’re coming.
Location: Footscray VIC – we’ll email you the address before the event.

October POW produce swap
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia
The next produce swap is early October.
Hopefully you’ll have some early spring goodies to share. Or, you might have some winter veg that’s on it’s last legs that someone’s chooks might enjoy. If not, still come along – everyone’s friendly, happy to chat and there’s plenty to share.
Bring anything you’d like to swap or give away, such as:

produce
gardening/permaculture books
homemade ferments, pickles.

BYO a cup. Someone’s usually brought a Thermos and tea…and homemade snacks!

Skillshare – kefir (milk and water)
2025-10-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Victoria
*Please note, this event will be held on Friday night, not our usual Sunday*

Find out how to make refreshing and probiotic-rich kefir (milk and water) at home. Perfect if you’re new to fermenting or looking to expand your skills in homemade probiotic foods.
You’ll learn how to:

care for your grains
brew delicious kefir
explore different flavouring options.

Location: To be confirmed (Seddon or West Footscray) – address emailed the week before the event.
Please register your attendance through Humanitix.
*Important – if you’re unable to attend after registering, please tell us so we can offer your place to someone on the waitlist.

Sunday Skillshare – Lavender wand making and garden tour
2025-11-16 13:45 - 15:45 | Private home, Seddon, Victoria, 3011, Australia
It’s lavender season. Come and learn how to make lavender wands in time for Christmas – they make great gifts!
You’ll also have a chance to tour Katerina and Joel’s garden, complete with aquaponics system.
Where: Seddon – you’ll get the address before the event.
Cost: Please bring $5 to cover the cost of ribbon.
Bring: A plate or drink to share if you like.
Booking is essential as there’s limited places available. Book your spot through Humanitix.
If you can’t attend after booking, please email us at info@pow.org.au so we can give your spot to someone else.

End of year lunch and produce swap
2025-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Private home, West Footscray, 3012, Australia
Join us for Permaculture Out West’s last event for the year!
Come and connect with others in our local permaculture community. Share food, swap produce, and celebrate the year together.
When and where

Date: Sunday 7 December 2025
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: West Footscray (private home) – Register through Humanitix to get the address (we’ll email you before the event).

What’s happening

Pot luck lunch – Bring a plate to share.
Produce swap – Bring anything you’d like to exchange: seeds, seedlings, home-grown produce, preserves or handmade items.
Garden walk – Enjoy a guided wander through Jenny’s permaculture garden. Share ideas and get inspired.

Who should come
Everyone! New and old members, regulars and families are all welcome.
We look forward to celebrating the year with you!

Sunday Skillshare – Essential oil workshop with Kensington Oil Distillery
2026-02-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Private home, West Footscray, 3012
Do you want to know how to transform plant materials into essential oils? Join us for our first workshop of the year and learn the art of small-batch essential oil distillation.
Kensington Oil Distillery, a local company, will teach us the full distillation process. You’ll walk away knowing how to turn plant materials into hydrosol (floral water) and essential oil.
What you’ll learn
At this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how to:

prepare plant material
use a still
complete a distillation
separate oil from water.

They’ll also cover essential care and cleaning practices to keep a still in top condition.
You’ll take home

A sample of the product you made.
A list of plants that are easy to use for making oils.
Skincare recipes you can try at home.

This class is great for beginners or anyone who loves essential oils. It is a rare chance to learn how to make these oils and how to use them.
Book your ticket at Humanitix. Places are limited, so get in quick!

Cost: POW financial members: $10, Non-members: $20
Where: Seddon – we’ll email you the address

NOTE: We’ll email you the payment details after you book your ticket. If cost is a barrier, please get in touch by emailing us at info@pow.org.au.

February POW produce swap
2026-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia
Produce swaps are returning to a regular schedule – third Sunday of every month. So you don’t miss one, add them to your calendar now for the whole year.
The first swap of the year is just around the corner. We’d love to see you there to share food and catch up with the community.
Bring:

Produce, gardening/permaculture books, homemade ferments, pickles – anything you’d like to swap or give away.
BYO a cup. Someone’s usually brought a Thermos and tea…and homemade snacks!

March POW produce swap
2026-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia
Produce swaps are the third Sunday of every month. We’d love to see you there to share food and catch up with the community.
Bring:

Produce, gardening/permaculture books, homemade ferments, pickles – anything you’d like to swap or give away.
BYO a cup. Someone’s usually brought a Thermos and tea…and homemade snacks!

Sunday Skillshare – pickles
2026-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Private home, West Footscray, 3012
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Jenny will share how to make simple ‘quick’ pickles at home. You’ll have the opportunity to taste and learn, and take home ideas to try yourself.
Location: West Footscray – we’ll email you the address the week before the event.
Bookings: register at Humanitix.
*Important – if you’re unable to attend after registering, please tell us so we can offer your place to someone on the waitlist.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Sunday skillshare – Essential oil workshop with Kensington Oil Distillery (part 2)
2026-04-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Private home, Seddon, Victoria, 3011, Australia
Kensington Oil Distillery is back to show us how to make homemade products with essential oils.
At this hands-on workshop, you will:

learn how to distill plant materials into hydrosol (floral water) and essential oil
take home your own skin care product, scented with the distilling of the day
get skin care recipes to inspire your own creations
tips on where to get your own supplies.

This class is great for beginners or anyone who loves essential oils. It is a rare chance to learn how to make these oils and how to use them.
Missed the last workshop? Book your spot now. Came to the last one? There is something new to learn this time too.
Book your ticket at Humanitix. Places are limited, so get in quick!

Location: Seddon – we’ll email you the address before the event.
Cost: POW financial members: $15, Non-members: $25

You can become a member of POW by joining Permaculture Victoria and selecting us as your local group. Find more information about membership at the POW website.
NOTE: We’ll email you the payment details after you book your ticket. If cost is a barrier, please get in touch by emailing us at info@pow.org.au.
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April POW produce swap
2026-04-19 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia

Permabee at Jenny’s place
2026-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Private home, West Footscray, 3012, Australia
Join us for a working bee at Jenny’s garden in West Footscray. Get your hands dirty, meet new people, and learn about permaculture!
Jenny has an amazing permaculture garden, but it needs a revamp. On the day we will:

fix and replant some of the garden beds
learn how to make a bog garden and graft citrus with Scott Hitchens – founding member of Werribee Heritage Orchard and POW
enjoy a simple lunch provided by Jenny.

To manage the day well and keep everyone safe, please book into the shifts you want to attend at Humanitix. This includes booking for lunch.
Where: West Footscray – we will send you the address after you register.
Shifts:

10 am to 12 pm: working shift and bog garden demonstration.
12 pm to 1 pm: lunch.
1 pm to 3 pm: working shift and citrus grafting demonstration.

NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift and stay for the full 2 hours.
What to bring:

gardening gloves, trowels, and forks
sturdy, closed-toe shoes
sun protection and a water bottle
rain gear – just in case.

See you there!
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May POW produce swap
2026-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia

Sunday skillshare – olive preserving
2026-05-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Private home, Seddon, Victoria, 3011, Australia
It’s olive season! Our May skillshare is how to preserve olives 3 different ways:

brine
water and brine
dry salt method.

Learn about the methods and have a go at doing each one yourself. You’ll take home 3 batches of olives to finish the process and enjoy later.
This event is free. We’ll provide the olives but you must bring:

two 2 litre plastic buckets
clean cloth bag or old pillow slip
one kilo of salt – not iodised salt.

Booking instructions: to let us know you’re coming to the event please register at Humanitix.
Event location: Seddon – we’ll email you the address the week before the event.

June POW produce swap
2026-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia

Sunday skillshare – fruit tree grafting
2026-07-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Private home, Seddon, Victoria, 3011, Australia
Image: Grafting of cherry tree by Karelj Wikimedia Commons.

Join us for a hands-on skill share with Scott from Werribee Park Heritage Orchard. Scott will show us the basics of fruit tree grafting.
You’ll learn how to create a brand-new tree and how to add new types of fruit to the trees you already have. This is a great way to grow more variety in a small space!
This is a great opportunity to:

build your practical skills
ask questions
connect with others interested in growing, exchanging grafting material and permaculture.

All experience levels welcome. There may even be some tree giveaways on the day!
Booking instructions: to let us know you’re coming to the event please register at Humanitix.
Event location: Seddon – we’ll email you the address the week before the event.

July POW produce swap
2026-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia

Friday skillshare – country wine
2026-08-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Private home, Seddon, Victoria, 3011, Australia
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Join us for a relaxed and hands-on night of learning the art of country wine making with Scott.
Find out how to turn fruit, flowers and foraged ingredients into yummy homemade wine. Scott will guide you through the basics of:

fermentation
equipment
techniques.

There’ll be plenty of time for questions, discussion and a tasting or 2!
This session is perfect for everyone. Come for the friendly community vibe and practical tips. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an expert, you’ll leave with new skills and fresh ideas.
Booking instructions: to let us know you’re coming to the event please register at Humanitix.
Event location: Seddon – we’ll email you the address the week before the event.

August POW produce swap
2026-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia

September POW produce swap
2026-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia

October POW produce swap
2026-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia

November POW produce swap
2026-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 | McNish ‘dinosaur park’ Reserve, Court St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia
