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Getting Your Novel Published - Tips to help you get that contract

Course Outline How do you get your book in front of a publisher or an agent? What do you need to have ready in your submission pack? What is a pitch and how do you do it? Traditional publishing is incredibly competitive, so what do you need to know to give yourself the best shot at that elusive book contract?  Join traditionally published author, Amy Hutton as discusses her experience and answers your questions. Her workshop will cover…  ·         Knowing when your book is ready to... [More]

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Canine Loss and Grief

Course Overview Losing a beloved dog companion can be a traumatic time for dog owners. It's not just a dog – we miss them and can feel intense grief for some years. In this workshop we explain the pet grief process, and strategies for dealing with our emotions and how to move forward honouring our loss. This session may be of assistance to those who have lost dogs, suffering anticipatory grief or want to know how to help others manage the loss of their dog.  What to Bring: Notebook... [More]

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A New Puppy? What you Need to Know

Course Overview Raising a Puppy can be a joyous time, however there are hurdles that all puppy owners experience which cause them concern and worry. This course will help the new puppy owner better manage the settling of their puppy, learn how to commence training to achieve the appropriate behaviours and tips and hints. You will also learn about puppy care, nutrition and the developmental stages from Puppyhood to Adolescence. The course is a must for new puppy owners and those who... [More]

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Understanding Your Dog & Problem Solving including Separation Anxiety

Course Overview Discover the secrets to understanding solving dog problems - designed for new dog owners or those who have not owned a dog for sometime. This covers Care of your dog, How dogs learn, Positive reinforcement, Body Language, Meeting your dogs physical and mental needs and importantly problem solving including separation anxiety and much more. What to Bring: Notebook and Pen [More]

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Pottery Handbuilding 2 Day Workshop

Course Outline: Learn the fun techniques of shaping clay freehand. Students will learn how to create bowls, vessels, mugs and other useful items. Each student will be learning in a friendly and relaxed environment. Glaze and firing costs are included in the course fee. This course is suitable for art teachers who are seeking professional development, HSC students who wish to enhance their major works, Fine Art Students who are considering a career as a potter or complete beginners.... [More]

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Surviving to Thriving: Creating a Better Way of Being

Course Outline Our busy lifestyles sometimes don’t afford us to luxury to examine our lives, this short lifestyle coaching course provides that valuable opportunity to assess where you are and where you want to be and some ways to get there. This workshop course is for anyone wanting to create a positive change in their current lifestyle (e.g. fitness, relationships, wellness, health, financial, career, lifestyle etc). The course will provide attendees with some coaching support... [More]

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Drawing the Artful Line: One Day Workshop

Course Outline: Using simple materials you can enjoy developing the life skill of drawing with line. We look at famous masters of line including Matisse & Van Gogh. What To Bring: 6b pencil charcoal sticks & pencil Artline fine felt pen 210 -0.5 white plastic plate  A3 cartridge pad other materials will be provided    About the Tutor Pursuing another passion, Susan studied archaeology at Sydney University, working on field excavations in the Middle East. A keen traveller, an early... [More]

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Ways With Watercolour: One Day Workshop

Course Outline Watercolours are transparent and brilliant! Create vibrant pictures following basic, simple steps; utilising brushstroke skills as you quickly learn how versatile this medium can be. Please Bring Materials.... 1 long flat Neef watercolour brush 5/8” 6 sheets 240g watercolour paper medium - A3 size white plastic plate paper towel 4 tubes watercolours- Crimson, Cadmium yellow, Ultramarine blue, Burnt umber   Please Note: NBMC is not liable to for any loss incurred if a... [More]

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Drawing with Pen and Wash One Day Workshop

Course Outline Explore combining drawing with pencil, charcoal and inks with wash. Create evocative and imaginative pictures, including landscapes and portraits, with this versatile art technique. Please Bring Bring the following materials: (Approximate cost - $50 - $70) Old fashioned dip-pen with 2 nibs, fine and broad Artline felt-tipped pens, No. 70 and 700 fine point Soft 6B pencil – Derwent “inktense” ink pencil – chilli red colour No.10 synthetic watercolour brush Small... [More]

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Watercolour: Beginners Weekend Workshop

Course Outline Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this relaxed weekend could be just for you. Your facilitator, a master of fine art, will guide you step-by-step through the basic techniques and skills. After spending just two days learning watercolour, you will have attained the confidence to paint pictures you will be proud to show your family and friends, as well as... [More]

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