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Absolutely Fabulous Personalised Colour Analysis

This comprehensive workshop includes analysis of your skin, eyes and hair colouring to find the type of colours that look fabulous on you. It also explains your ideal contrast level, patterns and fabrics. You will receive an individual Colour Swatch of 50-60 colours which you can keep in your handbag for easy reference while shopping. Limited places available, as these classes are small, friendly, personalised groups. Sorry, No Concessions About the Tutor: Sharron Del Wakely has... [More]

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Backyard Beekeeping

Course Outline Would you like to harvest your own honey? It’s easy to have a few hives and then let the bees do most of the work for you. Learn everything you need to know about bees, the equipment needed and how much honey you can expect. Find out what other products you can make such as beer, candles, soap and cosmetic creams. Honey tasting and comprehensive notes are provided and places are limited. Program Introduction to the Course What is honey? History of beekeeping Honey... [More]

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Bonsai for Beginners

Remove the mystery – create and enjoy your own bonsai! Discover its history and how easy it is to grow. Learn which types of containers, soil, materials and equipment are preferable. Find out which plants are most suitable and how to maintain, prune, shape, style and display them. Comprehensive notes are provided and places are limited. Program Introduction to the Course History of bonsai Chinese Penjing/Japanese bonsai Suitable specimens for bonsai: Australian, exotic Styles of... [More]

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Gardening for Beginners

Course Outline: Whether you have a large garden or small balcony, learn the basic skills of good gardening. Discover what type of soil you have, which potting mix is best, how to choose ‘the right plant for the right place’ and find out how to maintain your outdoor space with the minimum of effort from the ground up. Course introduction: The living plant - plant requirements Soil - types, analysis, soil testing, improvement Pot selection, potting mixes, fertilizers Plant selection... [More]

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Garden Design in Large and Small Spaces

Course Outline: Nowhere to relax or entertain outdoors? Is your outdoor area looking tired? Whether you have arid acreage, a barren balcony or a cluttered courtyard, you can transform it into a stylish sanctuary. Discover how to use space effectively and the concepts of good design. Recognize your soil type and determine how to choose appropriate plants and materials. Achieve a professional, cost-effective design with minimum effort. Comprehensive course notes are provided and... [More]

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Plant Propagation

Course Outline Why buy plants when you can propagate them? Take home at least 20 free plants from this workshop. Learn the many methods of propagating, including cuttings, division, layering, grafting and more. Grow your own perennials, shrubs and trees, including fuchsias, frangipanis, hydrangeas, lavenders, roses, camellias, orchids, maples and more. Plants and comprehensive notes are provided and bookings are essential. Course Program Introduction to the Workshop Sowing seeds... [More]

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Blogging Bootcamp

Course Outline Get that blog written! This four-week course will take you through all the nuts and bolts of how to write a blog. The course has a strong practical element and there will be a chance for participants to get feedback on the writing tasks that are set. The course will cover: Defining your target audience Working out what it is you have to say Creating a content calendar which will make your blog sustainable for the long term How to research, structure and write a blog... [More]

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Book Group - Reading for Pleasure (For Existing Students Only)

Course Outline: This course encourages reading and the sharing of ideas through discussion, looking at the influence of our personal history and how it relates to our preferences in book selection today. Please Bring: Please purchase or come with the following books: *Term 1 - 2024 Booklist: Yellowface   Rebecca F. Kuang The Soumate   Sally Hepworth Birthday Stories   Haruki Murakami About the Tutor: Margaret Baird is a trained English teacher. She currently works as an Individual... [More]

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Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Social Media-Part 1 & 2

Course Outline Part 1 What is Social Media and what you can do on it Introduction to Facebook Creating a Facebook profile Settings and privacy Adding Facebook friends Posting to Facebook Sending private & public messages Commenting on what other people post Exploring Facebook business pages Part 2 Introduction to Instagram Setting up an account Settings and privacy Common Instagram terms Navigating Instagram Sharing photos on Instagram Photo editing tips How to comment on and share... [More]

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Xero Advanced

This Xero course is ideal for individuals who have solid bookkeeping knowledge, have previously used Xero software and wish to expand on their Xero knowledge. Prerequisites Basic Internet Skills. Completion of Xero for Beginners and Xero Payroll courses with Maxine Haigh White or equivalent(please contact the office to be put in touch with tutor if you have not attended previous classes with Maxine) Prior to the course commencement all students must have set up their own access to... [More]

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