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Finish That Novel

Finish That Novel

If you’ve been struggling to complete that memoir, novel or non-fiction book, it may be time to rethink your approach to writing. Using examples from our greatest writers, the author of 21 books offers proven tools and tips to restructure your time, workspace, words and inner-critic, to complete the first draft and get that book done! A fun, conversational workshop for anyone hoping to get to ‘The End’. What to bring Pen and paper Important information Once your enrolment is... [More]

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Pattern Making for Beginners

Pattern Making for Beginners

This course is designed so that you will understand how to take measurements, apply them to a BODY BLOCK, then use this information for pattern alterations and to create better fitting clothes. We will also explore how to copy and make a pattern from an existing garment. This is a great course for those wanting to learn the basics. What to bring Pen, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, 20 page display folder, Tape measure, L square and/or French curve (metric) Pattern making paper... [More]

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Vegan Nut Cheeses and Milk

Vegan Nut Cheeses and Milk

Creating yummy, tasty cheese without dairy is easier than you think! Learn to make a spreadable cheese, a béchamel cheesy pasta sauce, parmesan and a feta style cheese, as well as almond mylk and almond flour. Discover how to add different flavours to your cheeses using cashews, walnuts, almonds, macadamias, Brazil nuts and seeds. We will sample what we make during the day and you’ll get to take home some goodies too. What to bring 3 × 500ml jam jars with lids 3 × 250ml container... [More]

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Guitar Improvisation And Chord Extensions For The 12 Bar Blues

Guitar Improvisation And Chord Extensions For The 12 Bar Blues

Time to unpack and explore the diverse styles and guitar tunings used in the world of the 12 bar Blues! The lessons will cover practical uses and applications for guitarists through both major and minor tonalities. You will cover basic scales such as Blues and Pentatonic where students participate in improvising sessions building on existing knowledge and following tutors examples, eventually incorporating improvisational elements of Jazz that feature extended chord substitutions.... [More]

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German Level 2

German Level 2

A continuation of the German for Beginners – Level 1 course or for those who have some basic knowledge of German. Students will learn more reading, writing and conversational skills in a fun atmosphere. What to bring Pen and paper Important information Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will be your receipt and inform you of the dates, time and venue of your course, it will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with... [More]

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First Words 1

First Words 1

Though spellbinding in its effects, creative writing itself isn’t magical. Whether you’ve always wanted to write and not known where to start, or just want to start scribbling, we’ll make a beginning. Take a peep at attitudes affecting creativity and at what stops us writing. We’ll then plunge headlong into sorting story ideas, exploring characters, description and dialogue, learning how to give feedback, and revising and editing. This is a creative writing course for anyone... [More]

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Accidental Counsellor

Accidental Counsellor

An Accidental Counsellor refers to anyone who is not employed as a counsellor, however finds themselves in a counselling role expected to deal with someone in emotional distress. You could be a frontline worker in an administrative role, a nurse, teacher, hairdresser, coach, support worker, complimentary health practitioner etc. You will learn how to be an effective empathetic listener and learn a clear and practical framework in which to support the person in emotional need. The... [More]

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Japanese Level 2

Japanese Level 2

A continuation from Japanese for Beginners this course is for those who have a basic knowledge of Japanese and are keen to keep practising their skills. Katsuko will build on what has already been covered and encourage your reading, writing and conversation skills. What to bring Pen and paper Own refreshments Important information Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will be your receipt and inform you of the dates, time and venue of... [More]

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Beekeeping - Level 2

Beekeeping - Level 2

This is the next level from an Introduction To Beekeeping, which is a prerequisite to this course. You will be working in pairs on live bee hives. You’ll be covering such things as safety and risk management, opening and inspecting a hive, assessing pests and diseases, swarm control, Queen raising, honey extraction, processing, packaging and more. Those who haven’t yet started would benefit from the confidence and skill building gained by this next level, while those that have bees... [More]

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Painting With Acrylics

Painting With Acrylics

The super power of acrylics is their versatility. Acrylics can be used with various techniques and on a surprising variety of surfaces. In this class we will experiment with different approaches over the four days. While not an introduction to painting per se, the class is suitable for complete beginners, those new to acrylics or who want to explore different ways of using the medium. What to bring • Acrylic Paints: white, cadmium or naphthol red, crimson or magenta, hansa or lemon... [More]

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