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Botanical Art

Course Outline: This art class offers an insight into the different ways of approaching a botanical painting, starting with black and white studies in pencil and moving onto watercolour to capture the beauty of plants. Suitable for all levels. What to Bring: A4 or larger sketchbook 2B pencil Kneaded rubber (putty rubber) Water jar White china plate or white palette Further material list will be supplied after second lesson (There is an optional $25.00 art package supplied by the... [More]

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Drawing with Pen and Wash

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 - between 50-70 dollars) 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 -  baked earth & lagoon blue colours No.10 synthetic... [More]

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French Conversation - Lower Intermediate (Nicole Laugier)

Course Outline:  This course aims to help you actively begin building up confidence to express yourself in French. Using your previously acquired knowledge of the French language which should include the Present tense, the Past tenses (passé composé, imparfait) and the Future tenses (futur proche, futur simple) of verbs, you will interact with the tutor and others in a mixed abilities group, both spontaneously and through non-competitive activities. Topics discussed span current... [More]

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Italian Conversation (Rosa Santi)

Course Outline: For those students who have an advanced knowledge of the Italian language grammar and would like to practice Italian conversation.  Starting from authentic material (a newspaper or magazine article, a video, a song, a topic chosen by the group), the tutor will guide a conversation in Italian together with the students, which will also lead to review key grammar elements and to enhance the knowledge and understanding of Italian culture and habits.  Topics include:... [More]

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Spanish Conversation Level 2

Course Outline: AA Spanish language course for students with about a year to 18 months of Spanish tuition. You should be familiar with all verb tenses (except subjunctive). This class is a continuation of Term 2- 2022 Spanish Conversation.  Please contact the college to be put in touch with the tutor Elizabeth, if you are new student, to assess your compatibility with this level. Please Bring: Notepad & Pen About the Tutor: Elizabeth Holgado-Vente - Spanish is Elizabeth's mother... [More]

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Candle Making Workshop

Course Outline: Learn from the Master! Australia’s Candle chef Renna with over 20 years experience. Whether you are interested in making candles for the markets, fun, retail or give aways, this is the perfect way to get started. This workshop will teach and inspire you to make your very own soy candles. This workshop is designed to teach you simple techniques to achieve the best soy candles without spending a cent on specialised equipment. Each participant will leave with candles... [More]

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Drawing with Pastels

Course Outline: All levels welcome Introducing the magical world of pastel drawing . Easy steps to create stunning pictures very rapidly including combining pastels with pen & wash.. What to Bring: pad - cartridge paper A3 1 Artline fine line pen 0.5.  1 no 7 synthetic watercolour brush  2 sheets A3 tan pastel paper  set soft pastels 2 sticks hard pastels - Conte rust & white  kneaded eraser  white plastic plate tissues & paper towels. About the tutor: Pursuing another passion,... [More]

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Powerpoint 2019 Introduction

Course Outline The skills and knowledge acquired are sufficient to be able to create real-world presentations. You will learn how to add themes, run a slide show, print, publish presentations. Topics will include the following Getting to know PowerPoint: Starting Powerpoint; The Powerpoint screen; Using the ribbon; Using keytip badges; Minimising the ribbon; Shortcut menus; Using shortcut menus; Understanding dialog boxes; Launching dialog boxes; The quick access toolbar;... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Business BSB30120.
  • Create electronic presentations (BSBTEC303)

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Moulded Shapes Candle Making Workshop

Course Outline: Join the latest craze of Moulded shape candles with fun shapes, various colours and amazing scents! Learn from the Master! Australia’s Candle chef™ Renna with over 30 years’ experience. Renna is passionate about sharing her knowledge and encouraging creativity and possibilities for all candle lovers. In this class you will learn the power and skills to create healthy, fragrant, and natural Moulded candles that will make you feel good, lighten up your mood and... [More]

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How to make a Nuno Felted Scarf

Course Outline: This workshop is suitable for beginners. In this felt making workshop students will learn how to make a nuno felted scarf. Nuno Felting is a wet felting technique where wool or other animal fibre is felted or entangled with and through an open weave fabric such as silk chiffon or silk gauze. The felting is accomplished by applying water, soap and friction to the two fibres causing them to fuse together into a stable non woven fabric. The fabric produced is non... [More]

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