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Membership required
Cost $115 (includes GST)

Date Monday 14-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 12:30pm for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 4
Open (2 places remaining)

Come and learn the fundamentals of this fun and useful craft. We cover basic stitches and techniques as well as how to read patterns and charts. Learn all you need to know to get you started on creating fashionable accessories, cosy rugs and useful items for your home. In the first lesson, we will start from the very beginning with how to hold the yarn and hook, how to make your first stitches and what pitfalls to avoid. All materials for the samples you will make in class are provided (cost included in the course fee). Just come along and enjoy yourself.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 15-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 9:45am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 3
Open

In this course, students will continue using their knowledge of the French language to explore general topics such as food and restaurants. Building on understanding of the grammatical structure, students will be able to express common needs in everyday situations.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 15-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 12:30pm for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 5
Open

This course is an introduction to basic French language. The learners begin to understand and express common needs and ideas. They learn to introduce themselves and ask questions about personal details. They interact simply while speaking slowly and clearly. *NOTE: Basic understanding of French is encouraged as this course is continuing from previous terms' progress.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date Wednesday 16-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 9:00am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 3
Open

During this course, learners show understanding of the main ideas of a complex text. They spontaneously interact without too much pressure for either the speaker or the listener. They are able to produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects and special interests.

Membership required
Cost $210 (includes GST)

Date Wednesday 16-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 9:30am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

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. Material list is on receipt.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date Wednesday 16-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 11:00am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 3
Open

During this course, learners show understanding of the main ideas of a complex text. They spontaneously interact without too much pressure for either the speaker or the listener. They are able to produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects and special interests.

Membership required
Cost $180 (includes GST)

Date Thursday 17-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 10:00am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

Date Thursday 17-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 1:00pm for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Full

Imagine becoming a portrait artist in your own social circle, creating lasting images of your family and friends. You can achieve this under the expert guidance of award-winning local artist Migara Ramanayake. Discover the skill of constructing and positioning the head for perfect effect. Build the confidence to move from drawing within a grid to free-hand. Explore the styles and effects created through shading and pencil-grips. Practise Silverpoint drawing, a classical drawing technique, which has nearly disappeared in contemporary art. This technique improves your accuracy and skill level. See receipt for list of materials.

Membership required
Cost $60 (includes GST)

Date Thursday 17-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 10:30am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 4
Open

Have you been to Bali or beyond in Indonesia and loved the people, the food and diversity of culture? This Club offers the learner of Indonesian the opportunity to explore the expansive cultural treasure trove that is Indonesia. During the first class, the group will discuss and choose what interactive and fun activities would be beneficial to keep your Indonesian language alive. You might even get help planning your next Indonesian adventure. Join us now!

Membership required
Cost $20 (includes GST)

Date Thursday 17-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 1:00pm for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 4
Open (2 places remaining)

Feeling crafty but prefer to socialise? Join us for a chat and some quality time with your needles, hooks or hoops, and, of course, your yarn. Share your knowledge and gather some tips and tricks of the trade. This group is for those who can already knit, crochet or enjoy other crafts, and would like to relax while creating with other yarn crafters. Complimentary refreshments.

Membership required
Cost $210 (includes GST)

Date Friday 18-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 9:00am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

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. Please inquire for a picture of the full material list.

Membership required
Cost $200 (includes GST)

Date Friday 18-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 9:30am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 3
Open (3 places remaining)

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. A materials list will be supplied with your receipt.

Membership required
Cost $180 (includes GST)

Date Friday 18-Oct-2024
8 weeks
Time 12:15pm for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

Some of the basics of drawing have been established. It is now time to push on and explore your potential. Charcoal drawing is a basic tool for beginning artists. Through use of different coloured, textured papers; the magic of a white charcoal pencil and the kneaded eraser; light and shade; cast shadows; smudging and layering, a more complex image emerges. Come and join a fun, experimental group that loves to chat and draw. Migara Ramanayake will professionally guide us, yet again, to draw what we didn’t think we could. Materials list printed on receipt.