We will host special events and workshops throughout the year. Check this page regularly for updates as new events are announced. We will also share details during our regular services.
Special Events at Pakenham Spiritualist Centre
In addition to our regular fortnightly services, the Pakenham Spiritualist Centre proudly hosts a variety of special events throughout the year to support your spiritual journey, enhance your knowledge, and connect with Spirit in meaningful ways.
These events offer a chance to engage with guest mediums, deepen your skills, and experience unique spiritual energies in a safe and supportive environment.
Why Attend a Special Event?
- Deepen your connection to Spirit
- Meet like-minded people
- Receive guidance, healing, and inspiration
- Learn new tools for spiritual growth
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Bookings or inquiries:
Email us at revpanandakohlman@gmail.com or call Reverend Pananda 0417 714 093.
✅ Spiritual Healing – Courses
Awaken Your Gift to Heal and Transform
Step Into Your Role as a Spiritual Healer
Our Spiritual Healing Training is designed to guide you in developing the skills, techniques, and intuitive awareness necessary to offer profound healing to individuals and groups. Whether you are beginning your journey or expanding your existing abilities, this training provides a sacred foundation for working with spiritual energy in a safe, ethical, and deeply transformative way.
What You’ll Learn
Through a combination of theory, practice, and spiritual guidance, you will:
✅ Work Safely and Ethically – Understand boundaries, consent, and the importance of personal energy protection.
✅ Understand the Nature of Spiritual Healing – Explore how healing energy works and the role of the healer as a channel.
✅ Develop Energy Sensitivity – Learn to sense, assess, and respond to the needs of those you are working with.
✅ Master Healing Techniques – Work with hands-on and hands-off methods, visualisation, breathwork, and spiritual alignment practices.
✅ Support Emotional and Spiritual Growth – Create space for release, renewal, and transformation.
Benefits of Spiritual Healing Training
✅ Personal Growth – As you learn to heal others, you also heal and empower yourself.
✅ Confidence in Your Practice – Learn how to conduct healing sessions with clarity and professionalism.
✅ Expanded Spiritual Awareness – Deepen your connection to Spirit and the flow of universal energy.
✅ Ability to Serve Others – Offer healing to friends, family, or clients with skill and integrity.
Why a Course Sequence?
Spiritual healing is a journey, not a single step. Each level of training builds on the last, giving you the skills, confidence, and spiritual grounding to progress safely and with integrity. By following a structured pathway, you will:
- Develop a strong foundation before exploring deeper practices.
- Strengthen your intuitive sensitivity and confidence in energy work.
- Learn advanced tools and approaches at the right pace for your growth.
- Stay connected to an experienced teaching team who support your development.
- Build the skills to practice responsibly — for yourself, loved ones, and ultimately in service to others.
This progression ensures that you don’t just “learn techniques,” but evolve as a healer in alignment with Spirit.
Event Details:
Foundations Course:
📅 Dates: Saturday, 11th April 2026 and another for Saturday, 6th June 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 5:30pm
⏰ Arrival/Registration: Saturday 12:30pm – 12:50pm
📍 Location: Registrants will be informed of location (Endeavour Hills)
💲 Investment: $120
Intermediate Course:
📅 Date: Saturdays, 2nd & 9th June 2026 (2-day workshop)
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm
⏰ Arrival/Registration: Saturday 9:30am – 10:00am
📍 Location: Registrants will be informed of location (Endeavour Hills)
💲 Investment: $245
🔒 Pre-requisite: Foundations Course
Limited Spaces Available!
Reserve your spot today and embark on this sacred journey of creation and self-discovery.
📩 Register Now: Pananda 0417 714 093 or pananda@wholistic-gateway.com
✅ Drumming Workshop – Find Your Rhythm, Unleash Your Beat!
Date: Saturday – 23rd May 2026, register your interest with Pananda.
Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Endeavour Hills
Presented by: Ronald & Pananda Kohlman
Join us for a powerful one-day immersive Drumming Workshop designed to awaken your rhythm, deepen your connection with self and community, and harness the healing power of the drum.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced drummer, this workshop offers a welcoming, supportive space to explore the art of drumming—combining music, movement, mindfulness, and tradition.
What You’ll Experience:
- Learn foundational drumming techniques and rhythms from various traditions including West African, Native American, Brazilian, and Cuban.
- Engage in hands-on practice and ensemble drumming.
- Participate in healing and ceremonial uses of drumming.
- Tap into your creative expression through guided improvisation.
- Explore the therapeutic and spiritual dimensions of rhythm.
Key Outcomes:
- Increased confidence in drumming and rhythm
- A deeper sense of inner balance and personal empowerment
- Connection with a like-minded community
- Tools for using drumming as a spiritual or healing practice
Drums Provided: A variety of drums and percussion instruments will be available to use. Feel free to bring your own drum if you have one.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothing
- Water bottle
- Your lunch and any personal snacks
- Your open heart and willingness to explore!
✅ A Moment in Time… channelled messages from Spirit…
Join us for an uplifting evening of evidential channelling of Spirit. These events are always powerful, healing, and heart-opening. They are interactive sessions, providing teachings for the soul.
These were successful and sold out events during 2023, 2024, & 2025. We will schedule more of these events for 2026, and these too sell out quickly.
“A Moment in Time… …channelled messages from Spirit” held on Thursday evening’s
7:30pm – 9:30pm.
Next available for booking will be scheduled in 2026.
Please reach out to Pananda for information, to register your interest, or bookings.
Limited Event max. 10 people, reserve your place – call Rev. Pananda, 0417 714 093 or email revpanandakohlman@gmail.com.
What is trance channelling?
✅ Create Your Own Sacred Drum…
Join us for a powerful hands-on workshop where you will craft your own sacred drum using traditional techniques. Experience the deep connection between sound, spirit, and craftsmanship as you create a unique, handcrafted drum infused with your personal energy and intention.
Your facilitators will be Ronald & Pananda

Workshop Highlights:
✅ Handcraft Your Own Drum – Choose your drum size and materials
✅ Learn Traditional Techniques – Guided by experienced facilitators
✅ Connect with Spirit & Sound – Experience the power of rhythm and intention
✅ Ceremonial Blessing – Infuse your drum with purpose and energy
Event Details:
📅 Date: 3rd-4th July 2026, register your interest in doing this workshop with Pananda.
⏰ Time: Friday 7:30pm – 9:30pm, Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm
⏰ Registration: Friday 7:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 Location: Registrants will be informed of location (Endeavour Hills)
💲 Investment: $495 (Includes all materials for your drum)
Limited Spaces Available!
Reserve your spot today and embark on this sacred journey of creation and self-discovery.
$200 deposit on booking + balance before the event starts
📩 Register Now: Pananda 0417 714 093 or pananda@wholistic-gateway.com
Important Registration Details
When registering, please select:
1️⃣ Your preferred drum hide: Goat or Kangaroo
2️⃣ Your drum size: 12″, 13″, or 16″
⚠️ Selections must be made at the time of registration to ensure materials are prepared for you.
NOTE: We need at least 3 weeks notice of your selection prior to the workshop.
📩 How to Submit Your Selection:
Include your hide and size choice in your registration form or email us at pananda@wholistic-gateway.com after booking.
Native American hoop drums, also known as frame drums, are a type of percussion instrument commonly used in Native American music and ceremonies. They are characterised by a wooden hoop or frame stretched with a drumhead, typically made of animal skin. The hoop drum is a significant part of pow wows and other cultural gatherings, where it is often played with drumsticks or by hand, creating rhythmic beats that accompany songs and dances.
Live in Officer—ONE NIGHT ONLY!
José Medrado, World-Renowned Spirit Artist & Medium (Brazil)
Watch as José Medrado creates extraordinary paintings in just minutes, guided by what he describes as the influence of master artists.
Join us in Officer, Melbourne, for a rare and captivating evening with José Medrado, internationally renowned Brazilian spirit artist and medium.
In a unique live demonstration, José enters a trance state and produces extraordinary paintings in just minutes—guided by what he describes as the influence of great artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and others — LIVE before your eyes!
This is more than an art demonstration…
It is an experience that brings together spirit, creativity, and the unseen world.
In a deeply spiritual and awe-inspiring demonstration, Medrado’s hands are guided by unseen forces to create extraordinary artworks, connecting heaven and earth through each brushstroke.
🎨 What You Will Experience
- Live mediumistic painting demonstration
- Art created in 6–12 minutes while in trance
- Insight into the spiritual philosophy behind his work
- A short intermission
- A live auction of artworks created during the evening
- A powerful, uplifting and engaging atmosphere
🖼️ Live Artwork Auction Experience
Throughout the evening, several original artworks will be created before your eyes. After intermission, all artworks created during the evening will be auctioned live to the audience and sold to the winning bid, from amongst those present. So if you wish to take a masterpiece home, come prepared to bid at the auction!
This will offer attendees the rare opportunity to take home a one-of-a-kind painting created during the event.
💫 A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece
🎨 Created in the moment
🤍 Supporting charitable causes
You are welcome to simply observe… or participate if you feel called.
🔷 Why You Can’t Miss This
- A rare Melbourne appearance
- Witness art created live in minutes
- Experience something truly unique
- Opportunity to take home an original artwork
🌍 About José Medrado
José Medrado is a Brazilian spiritualist, medium, and artist whose work is connected to the philosophy of Spiritism. He is the founder of Cidade da Luz (City of Light) in Salvador, Brazil—a charitable organisation providing education, healing, and community support.
Through his work, José brings together art, spirituality, and service, with proceeds contributing to humanitarian initiatives.
📅 Event Details
📍 Officer Public Hall
16 Tivendale Road, Officer VIC
🗓 Friday 17 July 2026 🕕 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
🎟️ Tickets
- Concession/PSC Members: $50
- General Admission: $55
⚠️ Limited seating – early booking essential

Scan to secure your ticket
Spaces are limited
💫 Who Should Attend
This event is open to:
- Spiritual seekers and those exploring mediumship
- Lovers of art and creativity
- The curious and open-minded
- Anyone seeking a unique and thought-provoking experience
No prior knowledge or belief is required to attend.
📌 Important Information
- A short intermission will occur during the evening
- Artwork created on the night will be auctioned during the night
- Auction participation is optional, but if you do want to buy a painting, come prepared
- Please arrive early to allow time for seating
🔥 Final Invitation
Some experiences can be explained…
Others are felt.
This is one you need to witness for yourself.
👉 Secure your place now and be part of something truly unique
An unforgettable evening where Spirit, Art, and Inspiration unite
Presented by Pakenham Spiritualist Centre














