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Cost $200 (includes GST)

Up North, Down South. Look at Western Australia through the eyes of an artist, yours. Rugged landscapes, beautiful scenery, wild waterfalls, wild oceans, peaceful bays. Learn the lovely medium of soft pastels, under the guidance of Western Australian pastel artist Fiona Buchanan. Beginners and those with experience are welcome to this supportive class. Learn to paint with pastels using soft pastels and pastel pencils, on sanded paper. For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment.

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Cost $80 (includes GST)

Join our engaging one-hour session conducted entirely in Italian, aimed at enhancing your speaking skills and expanding your vocabulary. We'll cover various contemporary and cultural topics, encouraging active participation through role-playing and discussions. Perfect for Intermediate students looking to practice spoken Italian in a friendly and stimulating environment! Note: Labour Day Public Holiday 3rd March 2025

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Cost $210 (includes GST)

Join this workshop led by award-winning artist Migara Ramanayake that explores the classical drawing techniques pioneered by Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo during the Renaissance. This technique involves breaking down every natural objects into the basic geometric shapes (circles, squares, cylinders, ...), studying basic human anatomy and concepts of perspective and proportion. You will hone your observation skills that will then allow you to capture intricate details and subtleties in your subjects and foster a deeper appreciation of art history and the evolution of artistic expression. For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment.

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Cost $90 (includes GST)

Your hard-earned Spanish language skills will fade away if you don't use it. So here's a way to keep it fresh: come to our weekly hour of afternoon conversations en Español, hosted by Ruperto Nunez.

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Cost $210 (includes GST)

Dry pastels are an easy, smooth transition from charcoal for those who have been drawing and looking to explore the medium in a new dimension of colours! In this class, students will learn: 1) Colour theory: the colour wheels, cultural meanings of colour in different cultures; 2) Experiment with objects on coloured backgrounds; 3) Communicate ideas, symbolic meanings through colour; 4) Composition; 5) Accuracy through construction drawing; 6) Comparison of different styles of constructing a drawing. Previous experience with charcoal drawing is recommended. Material list provided upon enrolment.For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment..

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Cost $75 (includes GST)

If you have ever wanted to pick something from your garden, bring it into your home and express yourself, this course is for you! Ikebana is an ancient art originating from Japan more than five hundred years ago. The word Ikebana means living flowers. In this course you will learn about the space, line, balance and harmony between the materials used, the container in which it is held and the space where it is placed. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of Ikebana techniques and forms. Continuing students will learn more advanced techniques and forms in Ichiyo school style. For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment.

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Cost $120 (includes GST)

This course is prefect for total beginners who are eager to learn the basics of the Italian language. In this class, you will embark on a journey of language and culture that will open up a whole new world for you! You will be guided step-by-step on how to express yourself in Italian, from basic greetings to constructing simple sentences. By the end of this 5-week course, you will be equipped with beginner conversational skills that will enable you to engage with Italian speakers.

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Cost $120 (includes GST)

This is a beginner course, for students who have studied Italian at the Centre for 2 terms or its equivalent. New students who have basic knowledge of Italian are welcome to join the class. The course is based on contemporary colloquial Italian language. The topic include everyday conversations in the language. The focus is on building confidence in speaking and understanding how the Italian language works . The instructor is dynamic and enthusiastic in teaching the language and in sharing with you aspects of Italian culture.

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Cost $120 (includes GST)

Are you planning a trip to Italy? We invite you to an enjoyable and informative course of Italian for travellers. Our aim is to share our knowledge of Italian culture and places to visit. In this course you will learn to converse in various conversational situations while you are on your trip.

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Cost $100 (includes GST)

This class encourages you to continue learning the beautiful Italian language. This is an ongoing course but new students are welcome to join the class if they have some knowledge of Italian grammar. In this course you will be working on conversational skills. You will be encouraged to converse on a variety of topics. The instructor is dynamic and enthusiastic in teaching the language and in sharing with you aspects of Italian culture.

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Cost $25 (includes GST)

Mahjong enthusiasts throughout WA are invited to this Festival which will be in the same format as the Australasian Mahjong Festival held every year in the Eastern states since 1994. Since there is such a huge variety of different styles (Western, Chinese, etc) played throughout Australia, the organisers have distilled the competition down to a manageable list of 16 games. This list will be shared with participants so that if desired, she/he may practise prior to the Festival. The winner of the Perth Festival will receive a cash prize and the winner will receive bragging rights as the WA Mahjong Champion. Morning/afternoon tea & biscuits will be provided, BYO lunch & coffee mug. Note: It's not about winning!!! The focus is on having fun and making new friends. www.mahjongwa.org.au