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Sketching Your Travels: One Day Workshop

Course Outline Create your own travel sketch record in book format to keep your memories always. Learn easy steps to sketch, 'on the run' using just a few key materials.   Please Bring Charcoal Pencil  6b Pencil Artline fine felt pen no 210 A4 cartridge pad Size 8 water colour brush White plate (ceramic or plastic) Tissues Derwent Intense Pencil 'baked earth'  Please Note: NBMC is not liable to for any loss incurred if a class is cancelled please check with the college by calling... [More]

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Landscape Painting from Photos Workshop

In this workshop, we will investigate composition, line, form, tone and colour with the landscape from photographs.  With step by step demonstrations you will be guided through this popular subject and discover why it was so appealing for many artists such as the Impressionists whilst  developing your own individual style. This workshop is for beginners or advanced students.  Materials List A few of your favourite landscape photos. (From your phone or ipad is ok)  Materials are... [More]

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Thrift Store Art Makeover One Day Workshop

Course Overview: Making beautiful art doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Upcycling has a positive environmental impact by promoting the reuse of materials that would otherwise end up in landfill. In this workshop, we'll use paint, paper, fabric, thread and other thrifted or found objects to create beautiful pieces art. Each term, we focus on transforming recycled objects and materials into unique one-of-a-kind art piece. During this course we will be creating a piece of art... [More]

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General Sewing Beginners/Intermediate

Web description Course Outline: This sewing class is designed  and tailored for both beginner and intermediate sewers. It is also suitable for HSC students and tertiary fashion design students who wish to complement their studies for better results or better employment prospects. During the course, you will learn how to read a commercial pattern and how to make garments of your own choice, that fit correctly. The course will enable you to develop your skills in operating a sewing... [More]

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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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Introduction to Woodturning

Course Outline: This course is aimed at people with little to no experience with woodwork looking for an introduction to the craft.  Sorry, no concessions. This is a 2-day workshop for students who wish to develop their skills in woodturning. The student will be introduced to the foundations of turning. The tutor discusses the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning. Students will have their own lathe and plenty of hands-on time to work on a range of projects. The skills taught... [More]

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HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

This first aid course is Nationally Recognised and provides participants with the skills necessary not only to be a first aid representative in a workplace but also to help family and friends in emergency situations. This unit (Provide First Aid – HLTAID011) describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.

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HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting

This course delivers the nationally accredited unit Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting (HLTAID012). It has been developed for teachers and carers will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, in a range of situations in an education and care setting. This is the appropriate course for childcare workers. This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009)
  • Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (HLTAID012)
  • Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID010)
  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)

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