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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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Touch Typing for 12-16 Year Olds

Being able to touch type is an essential and useful skill for school. this course is aimed at children wishing to learn the correct techniques to touch type. Excercises will be given to help improve speed and accuracy. About the Tutor Margaret is an extremely experienced trainer in all age brackets and is particularly patient with seniors teaching the basics for iPads and computers. Having trained in computing for over 15 years, Margaret believes that she offers a high degree of... [More]

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Mindful Yoga

Course Outline A safe and comfortable practice that helps to focus attention on the interplay between breath, body and mind. Through stretching, breath awareness and relaxation we will shine a light on our inner world. Please bring a mat and towel. About the Tutor Kathy graduated with a Diploma of Teacher Training from Qi Yoga at Manly in 2008, after practicing yoga for 10 years. Kathy teaches Hatha Yoga, which focuses on gentle sequences linked to the breath. The many benefits of... [More]

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Yoga for the Over 50s Holiday Workshop

Course Outline A short ‘go at your own pace’ course in Hatha Yoga taught by an over 50’s teacher. This course will help build and maintain strength and flexibility of body and peace of mind. Relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques are part of each class. Please bring a mat and towel. About the Tutor Bernie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and gained a Diploma in Yoga Teaching at the Yoga Institute of Australia in Cammeray. Her training encompassed all facets of... [More]

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Spanish Advanced Conversation (Elizabeth Holgado)

Course Outline: A 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 Spanish Intermediate Stage 4. 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 tongue.... [More]

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French Beginners Stage 4 (Nicole Laugier)

Course Outline: For students who have previously studied the French language at beginners level over 3 or 4 previous terms.. Students are familiar with the main tenses (présent, futur proche et passé composé).  In this course, we will continue to build up all aspects of the language in a step by step manner along with constant revisions throughout the Term. Revisions are the key. Also, students will be encouraged to participate in class and should be able to connect phrases in a... [More]

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French Beginners Stage 1 (Dominique Partridge)

Course Outline: For Tuesday 10am - 12pm class: This course is designed for students who have a little knowledge of the French language or have studied French for at least two terms. We will start the term at page 44 of the textbook, Cosmopolite 1 (Dossier 2, leçon 4). We will cover the basic listening, speaking, writing and reading skills in a social and interactive environment. Students will continue to build up all aspects of the language in a systematic manner along with... [More]

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Drawing for Intermediate

Course Outline: This course is designed for students who know the basics of drawing and want to take their work to the next level. It is a follow up course to drawing for beginners. This fun and challenging course will teach you practical art principles that will be applied in each class to improve your drawing skills. Your tutor Mark Kingston, a Master of Visual Art will guide you step by step through the drawing process. His knowledge and expertise will inspire you and help you... [More]

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