● Young People Workshops
Workshops
At Shopfront, we provide a safe space where everyone is welcome and supported to express themselves. Our workshops offer Young People a variety of creative fields to explore, and are a great introduction to the Shopfront community!
Workshops are offered to age groups 8-10, 11-14 and 15-17.
Term dates, costs, and financial support options, including Free Trials, can be found further down the page.
Weekly Workshops
● Drama
Have fun creating stories for the stage and developing performance skills. Unleash your imagination amongst like-minded Young People while building your self‑confidence, co-operation, and concentration.
● Film-making
Learn how to make your own films, from first concepts to finished edits, while developing communication and teamwork skills. We provide the equipment, you provide the ideas.
● Singing
Get your confidence up and learn to sing solo or in a group! Have fun, use your voice and work with others to make wonderful music. No experience necessary!
● Technical Theatre
Tackle all the ins and outs of what goes on behind the scenes of a stage show! Work on sound, lighting and set design, and get hands-on experience as production and stage managers in this workshop, designed for lovers of tech.
● Crash Courses
In 2026, we’re offering a variety of smaller workshops, focusing on a different creative subject each term. Shorter than a full term but longer than a one-off, our Crash Courses are just the right size to satisfy a craving for something new!
Dates & Prices
Term Dates
Term 1: Saturday 31 January - Saturday 28 March
Shopfront Open Day: Saturday 7 February
Term 2: Monday 27 April - Saturday 27 June
Mid-Year End-of-Term Festival: Saturday 27 June
Term 3: Monday 20 July - Saturday 19 September
Term 4: Monday 12 October - Saturday 12 December
End-of-Year Showcase: Sunday 13 December
Note:
Parents and Guardians may stay in the foyer during the first and last 10 minutes of your child's workshop. Between those times and while workshops are happening, we ask that you vacate the building to leave the space open for the participants.
If you would like to wait near by, there are some lovely cafes just a two minute walk towads Carlton station, and you're also welcome to wait in your vehicle.
Price Per Term
Cost (One Term of Weekly Workshops)
Workshop Runtime
Under 1 hour
$85
1 hour
$115
1.5 hour
$170
2 hour
$225
Crash Course Price
$100
Saturday Workshop Discounts (per participant)
1 class - full price
2 classes - save 10%
3+ classes - save 20%
Participants 11-17 years old receive a $50 discount for Technical Theatre when enrolling in another Saturday workshop.
Trials receive 25% discount when signing up for the remainder of term. Check ‘Trial Opprtunites’ below to learn how to sign up!
Financial Support
We are committed to working with parents and Young People to ensure no one misses out. If you would like to organise support through any of the options below, please email Jasper, our Workshops Coordinator at jasper.lee-lindsay@shopfront.org.au
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First time participants can attend up to 3 free trial sessions in the first half of each term. We will follow up about enrollment once your trials have finished, and enrolement fees will come with a 25% discount.
Trials may only be available if the chosen workshop has not reached capacity.
To apply for a trial, please fill out this form and we’ll be in touch if there is a spot available: https://forms.gle/TaCWMENJuvAcFQnTA
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Shopfront offers scholarships each term to cover partial or full fees for those who could use it. If you would like to apply for a scholarship or you want to know more, please get in touch.
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We are more than happy to set up a payment plan for you. Let us know how many installments you’d like to pay in and a schedule that works for you, and we will follow up with invoices when appropriate.
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At present, Shopfront services may be claimed for self-managed and plan managed NDIS funds.
NDIS categories under which Shopfront can provide services
Core Supports
Category 4: Assistance With Social and Community Participation
Group Activities - Standard - Saturday (Reg. Group no. 0136)
Line Code: 04_104_0136_6_1
Capacity Building
Category 9: Increased Social and Community Participation
Participation in community, social and civic activities (Reg. Group no. 0125)
Line Code: 09_011_0125_6_3
If you require itemised invoices for workshop fees to help you when making your claim, please don’t hesitate to contact our Workshops Coordinator at jasper.lee-lindsay@shopfront.org.au
We will do our best to help, however specific questions about NDIS are best directed to your case manager or NDIS directly on 1800 800 110.
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To use a Creative Kids voucher, please email our Workshops Coordinator with your voucher number, and an invoice will be sent to you to cover any remaining fees.