New Courses available in Mullumbimby and Byron Bay

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Here are our latest course offerings, so many courses to choose from and not enough time!

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Making Handmade Paper and Tealights

Learn to make beautiful handmade paper using recycled waste paper, flowers, raw cotton and natural textures. We will then use this paper to create visually stunning tea light holders, gift tags, or cards, the options are endless. These can be embellished with decorations, or embossed for that extra special effect. Perfect for gifts or to embelish your home. Learn to prepare your pulp, pull sheets of paper, add seeds for gift tags, or try embossing the wet paper for an extra special... [More]

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Colours from Nature

This course will introduce you to local and traditional plants which provide a harvest of dye or fibre materials and teach you how to grow your own. Learn cultivation and management techniques for growing these abundant and useful species. This short course will focus on planting and managing the dye and fibre garden. A must for those serious about sustainable fashion and basketry. Course participants will learn about a range of herbs and shrubs suitable to grow in the local area... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

• Use simple and highly familiar spatial information for work (FSKNUM006)
• Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work (FSKOCM003)

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Watercolour: Light, Bright and Fresh

Light, Bright and Fresh are natural qualities of the translucent, flowing medium of watercolour painting. But sometimes our tones and colours can look muddy and overworked, washed out or too dark. Over two Saturdays, we will look at the processes, techniques, colours and mindset which help to better express the vitality and beauty of this versatile medium. Suitable for all levels of experience. All materials supplied. What to bring: Refreshments Important information Once your... [More]

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Radio Broadcasting/Podcasting

Join Bay FM’s Sista Rasela and explore presentation, script writing, interviewing, basic editing and panel operation in the Bay FM’s studios. We will also cover content development for radio programs, media law and podcasting. This fun, hands on course is suitable for beginners and those interested in broadcasting on community radio. You might be the next big radio talent! What to bring Pen & Paper Own refreshments Important information Once your enrolment is completed you will... [More]

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Mindfulness & Healthy Lifestyle

Learn simple mindfulness techniques that will help to calm busy minds. If you are struggling with an overthinking intellect, anxiety, or insomnia, these basic meditation practices can help you to be more present to each moment, slow down and quiet the chattering of the mind. We will learn how to meditate and integrate some mindfulness techniques in your every day life. No experience needed. What to bring: Comfortable clothes A yoga mat A comfortable cushion to sit on (or 2)... [More]

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Webdesign with Wordpress Level 2

In the first course, you would have created a basic Wordpress website that fulfils your standard needs. In this Level II class, we will further explore Plugins to enhance functions of your site. We will take a closer look at certain styles of Themes and trial them, as well as going into more details on a Template, which includes using customised CSS code. We will be putting security features in place and learn about the basic functions of a Hosting platform. This course also... [More]

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Playful Painting Weekend

There will be dancing, splashing, spraying, scraping, dripping, laughing and a head-over-heels love affair with colour. Each of us will be painting on a large canvas, adding new layers, in a fun and encouraging environment. Rediscover your enthusiasm for life and uncover painting talents you never knew you had. What to bring: Glass or plastic jar for water Large sheet/drop cloth Hairdryer Water spray bottle Paper towels and Chux super wipe Acrylic paint palette or a pack of cheap... [More]

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Market your Art - Online Class

This innovative brand and marketing workshop enables artists to learn the foundations of creating their own brand identity, audience and marketing strategy to promote their art business. What we will cover: Session 1: Your Purpose & Audience: Using your brand brief document that you'll receive to complete before workshop as the starting point, you will be guided through the process of defining your brand purpose, values and the characteristics of your target audience.  Session 2:... [More]

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Introduction To Chemical Free Bush Regeneration

This course offers a holistic approach to weed management, discusses introduced plants, their identification and roles in the ecological restoration process focusing on soil health. Teaching will be performed at Saltwater Creek, adjacent to Community Gardens, where I will demonstrate strategies, hands-on tools and techniques. About us: Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare (BSCFL) is a not-for-profit organisation situated in the Byron Shire, NSW, Australia. Our group emerged from... [More]

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Sculpture Introduction

Learn to work with your hands and unleash your creative skills as you experiment with several forms of sculpture. We will be working with wire, clay, carving, construction and found object art. You will have the opportunity to develop your own creative expression as you work on finalising pieces to completion. Joanne has been teaching for over a decade. She exhibits throughout Australia has been awarded prizes for her sustainable artworks, both in Australia and Italy...... [More]

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