baby spa, moonee ponds
/Time for a day at the spa…but for the baby! Let bub enjoy hydrotherapy and infant massage at Baby Spa while Mamma enjoys the break during their long sleep afterwards!
Read MoreTime for a day at the spa…but for the baby! Let bub enjoy hydrotherapy and infant massage at Baby Spa while Mamma enjoys the break during their long sleep afterwards!
Read MoreEducational classes for kids aged 6 months to 4 years, shared with parents, grandparents, or carers. Play and Learn Australia offers Montessori-inspired programs to nurture creativity, confidence, and curiosity. Locations in Maidstone and Derrimut. Flexible class packs available too - join today
Read MoreWe love art for all ages! Westside Arts Studio, run by children’s author and illustrator Shelley is a boutique arts’ studio in Williamstown specialising in foundational drawing and painting for ages from 5-13 (she also does adult classes too!)
There are Studio Art classes for ages: 5-12, and an intermediate High-Focus class for ages: 10-13 yo.
The art classes cover a variety of styles and mediums and even include some fun art history. They also have an annual library student showcase!
Their aim to give aspiring artists the tools to further develop their style and technique as budding artists.
*The first three to contact Westside Arts will receive a free trial, so get in quick!
the nitty gritty
Joan Kirner House
14 Thompson Street Williamstown
Ages 5-13 (and some adult classes)
These classes are drop in sessions - like a preschool art playgroup where you join in the fun, in a relaxed and supported setting.
Read MoreMamma kiddos have always love circus type classes - it’s fun, mixed with fitness and skill building.
Read MoreMamma loves to skate and so do her little kiddos! Mamma also loves Princess On Skates - Belle the wonder behind the wheels is so amazing, her wonderful park skating routines are quite famous - check her out here on the news! Now, she has expanded her repertoire to include lessons! Hooray!
Belle does all kinds of lessons from the basics, where you can learn to skate safely to then also progress your skills with her more advanced sessions. She also covers equipment checks, basics of striding, correct form, falling technique. Essentially, Belle will make sure you get up on your feet (wheels) properly.
Oh you are also treated to a little 'end of lesson performance too!
With over 20 years of skating experience, Belle is amazing!
artistic / figure skating
basic roller derby techniques
jam skating / roller dance
And ONE more thing - she also can teach us grown ups too!
Mamma’s special mention: Belle also does kids parties! check out her packages here
the nitty gritty
Lessons are in Seddon and Yarraville
pop over to the website to check out pricing and times!
If there’s one thing that Mamma appreciates, it’s having options - and this is why drop-in classes are so fantastic! Especially for toddler parents, because who ever KNOWS how the day will pan out!?
Read MoreGot a little Superhero who loves to flip and tumble? Athleta Gymnastics is the place for you!
Read MoreReady for some fun? The Kinda Gym sessions here at Team Adrenalin are a great way to have some indoor fun with the little ones.
Read MoreA mums group session on the bowling green - Mamma likes the sound of that!
Read MoreHow does that work? Which way will that wheel turn? This is a pretty cool way to get some answers to those trickier questions!
Read MoreWanna add a bit of music to your days? The Hey Dee Ho 'parent and child' sessions are fantastic. We visited the Yarraville session and the space is warm and bright and packed with lots of fun interactive age appropriate activities - it is hard NOT to join in so Mamma always has as much fun as the little ones at this high energy, active class.
Read MoreWant to find out if you’re living with the next Beethoven? Here’s how to find out. Drop in and check out The Music Playground. It is a buzz of musical energy tucked away in the Challis Street shopping centre in Newport, with classes for newborns all the way up through high school. They also have instrument lessons with something for everyone no matter where they are on their musical journey.
Read MoreThis class gives Mamma warm fuzzies all over. Welcome to Intergenerational Music Sessons -a music class conducted in the community lounge of an aged care facility.
Read MoreFly, jump and twirl into some school holiday fun with the guys at Team Adrenalin.
Read MoreLisa clearly loves doing what she does and the kids love and trust her. Mamma couldn't recommend these sessions enough - keep an eye out for her school holidays sessions too!
Read MoreIf you are looking for a fun, memorable and educational class for your little kiddo then this is an excellent option for you and the kids. Amber and her team at Reading Bee's are absolute experts in their field of early literacy. There are classes to suit young pre-kinder kids and kinder age kids plus they also have sessions for providing support for older kids who may need extra help when they start school too and advanced kids too! The sessions are a great mix of movement, learning, imagination, a touch of music and a whole lot of fun - all while your little one learns their sounds, letter identification, makes a new friend or two and so much more!
Mamma's special mentions: Mamma also finds that us grown ups take away lots to help continue the learning at home.
the nitty gritty
There are classes in Williamstown, Point Cook and Port Melbourne
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classes from $25 per session (paid in term blocks)
164 Ferguson St
Williamstown
Discover engaging art classes in Melbourne’s west at Little Art Big Art. Fun, hands-on sessions for kids (1–12 years) & adults – explore, create, and get messy!
Read MoreOffering individually tailored Flute lessons, Recorder lessons, Suzuki Method & Music Theory to folks in Melbourne's West. Meet Local Mamma Kaylene Brooks, owner of Flutes Out West and a very talented musician and teacher of Flute and Recorder.
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