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Arts and Creativity

Jewellery Making - For International Clouded Leopard Day (AC31)

Thursday, 06-Aug-2020

Open

Membership is required

Cost $35 (includes GST)
Date Thursday 06-Aug-2020
Single session
Time 11:30am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Kitchen Demo
(Open)

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Have you ever considered using an art form to support a cause? Maybe the endangered Clouded Leopard could be your next muse and your art could raise awareness of its plight. Emmanuelle' creative workshop offers you the opportunity to create a piece of fashion jewellery that will remind people of the plight of this majestic big cat. Each participant will make one pair of polymer clay earrings or a keychain or a pendant using the beads they have made using the following materials, as required: a small amount of white polymer clay, some varnish, studs, plastic hooks, some silicone beads, some varnish, a tassel and some posca.

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Health and Wellness

Drumbeat Introduction Workshop (HW12)

Thursday, 06-Aug-2020

Open

Cost $50, $45 for Members (includes GST)
Date Thursday 06-Aug-2020
Single session
Time 4:30pm (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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As humans, we are social beings and by our very nature dependent upon relationships for our survival and prosperity. Relationships define identity, connect us in meaningful ways, and let us experience rich and fulfilling lives. DRUMBEAT facilitates the social and emotional skills for healthy relationships and values using small drums. This process of re-connection with self and interconnection with others enables profound social and behavioural change. The name DRUMBEAT is an acronym for Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes, and Thoughts. Holyoakes DRUMBEAT is the world's first structured learning program using music, psychology and neurobiology to reconnect with ourselves and others. Come along and give this fun and beneficial workshop a go!

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Talks and Lifestyle

Noongar Cultural Experience (T11)

Tuesday, 11-Aug-2020

Open (2 remaining places)

Membership is required

Cost $50 (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 11-Aug-2020
Single session
Time 1:00pm (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 4
2 places remaining (Open)

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Come on the beginning of a learning journey to discover who Noongar people are, their connection to country, their protocols and practices, including the totem system. You will be introduced to a plant that highlights the season of Makuru and to the concepts of caring for country. We will plant it in our courtyard garden as a way to reconnect to this unique land and its flora. Belinda Cox is a Kangeang/Bibblemun woman from the Noongar Nation with over 25 years experience delivering Noongar culture, specialising in native bush plants for health and wellbeing, performing traditional ceremony using native plants the old ways. We hope to welcome Belinda again, for each of the seasons, and continue adding to the courtyard garden.

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Talks and Lifestyle

Change Your Thoughts - Transform Your Life (T9)

Saturday, 15-Aug-2020

Open

Cost $40, $30 for Members (includes GST)
Date Saturday 15-Aug-2020
Single session
Time 11:00am (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 3
(Open)

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There is no amount of physical action that beats a positive mindset and an empowered sense of self. When you learn how powerful your thoughts are, you will be compelled to change what you think if you want to transform your life! In this mind-opening talk, Liliana shows you how you can come out of the autopilot way of living and embrace a mindset that puts you in the driver seat. If you'd like to experience more happiness, abundance, wellbeing, and inner peace by taking charge of your thoughts, then this talk is for you. Once you understand that your mindset directly impacts the quality of your life, you'll discover you are more powerful than you ever imagined! Liliana is an empowerment mentor, speaker and author of spiritual growth book Freedom of the Soul with over 12 years experience guiding, supporting and inspiring people to transform their lives in positive ways, live intentionally and in alignment with their authentic self.

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Arts and Creativity

Digital Photography (AC32)

Thursday, 20-Aug-2020

Open

Membership is required

Cost $100 (includes GST)
Date Thursday 20-Aug-2020
6 weeks
Time 3:00pm (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 4
(Open)

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Eye for detail? Want to change your digital photos into artistic creations? This course is for you! Expand your knowledge and skills by understanding the workings of the camera; the use of special lenses, shutter speeds, aperture, depth of field and composition. The vexed question of night photography and use of flash will be answered. The final class will focus on Photoshop and photo manipulation. All sessions are hands-on, combining indoor and outdoor photography. BYO camera and creativity.

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Arts and Creativity

Ikebana Japanese Floral Art: Beginners and Ongoing (AC26)

Membership is required

Cost $50 (includes GST)

Date Monday 20-Jul-2020
4 weeks
Time 10:00am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 4
(Closed)

Date Tuesday 18-Aug-2020
4 weeks
Time 10:00am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 4
3 places remaining (Open)
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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. I will be teaching in Ichiyo school style. ($15 material fee for 1st lesson ONLY. Please bring cash, afterward students are to bring their own material from their garden.)

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Cooking

Classroom Cooking: Mediterranean Falafel Platter (C14)

Saturday, 08-Aug-2020

Open

Cost $65, $55 for Members (includes GST)
Date Saturday 08-Aug-2020
Single session
Time 10:00am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Kitchen Demo
(Open)

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Falafel is a Middle Eastern fast food made with a mixture of chickpeas, herbs and the right spices. If you're on a search for the Ultimate Falafel recipe, join this class to learn every step of this proven falafel recipe. You will also create two different types of dips; Tahini dip and muhammara that go really well with the falafel. Heena will also teach you how to whip up your own Falafel sandwich, for an easy meal.

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Club Activities

Film Club (CA3)

Thursday, 13-Aug-2020

Open

Membership is required

Cost $25 (includes GST)
Date Thursday 13-Aug-2020
3 weeks
Time 1:00pm (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 4
(Open)

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Are you a movie buff who enjoys sharing your thoughts with others? If so, then come along to our friendly club to join in the discussions on the movies we've seen. You will get a chance to voice your opinion and listen to that of others on topics such as the acting, directing, the story, costumes etc. Why not discuss areas that perhaps could have been improved? This is your club so make the most of it. Dates: August 13, August 27, September 17

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Cooking

Classroom Cooking: Indian Roti (Flat bread) and Lentils curry (Dhal Makhni) (C16)

Saturday, 15-Aug-2020

Open

Cost $65, $55 for Members (includes GST)
Date Saturday 15-Aug-2020
Single session
Time 10:00am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Kitchen Demo
(Open)

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Learn to make some soft Indian roti(Indian flat bread) which is a very healthy mouth-watering alternative. Lentils are very rich in protein and this dhal curry is so simple to make yet so delicious.

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Talks and Lifestyle

Persian Architectural Treasure (T3)

Tuesday, 18-Aug-2020

Open

Cost $40, $30 for Members (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 18-Aug-2020
Single session
Time 6:00pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 1
(Open)

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Saleh's Persian forebears employed their passion and skills to design and build environmentally friendly buildings with natural air conditioning system - and they're still doing it; so it obviously works a treat. They look fabulous too, as you'll see from Saleh's films and photos from this, his most recent trip home with a group of friends from South Perth WA . It's a wonderland of clever architecture.

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Talks and Lifestyle

Accessing Aged care Services (T12)

Thursday, 20-Aug-2020

Open

Cost $5 (includes GST)
Date Thursday 20-Aug-2020
Single session
Time 1:00pm (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 4
(Open)

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This interactive Q&A seminar is presented by Dr Nicky Howe, from South Care, community home care and community services provider based in Manning. The topics will encompass Community Home Support Program, Home Care Package, types of services and products, getting help at home, the "money maze". Discussion will include how to choose an aged care provider and how to be comfortable with someone coming into your home. Love photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com

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Talks and Lifestyle

The Sewing Sisterhood- Seif Meri Mun (T5)

Thursday, 20-Aug-2020

Open

Cost $5 (includes GST)
Date Thursday 20-Aug-2020
Single session
Time 2:00pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 5
(Open)

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The Sewing Sisterhoods Seif Meri Mun is an ongoing local project supported by The Rotary Club of Mill Point, to facilitate uninterrupted education and work for girls and women in Bougainville. They make and distribute quality controlled recyclable menstrual kits, which are ingenious in design. We have a regular sewers group, at home sewers and cutters as well as donors of funds and materials. The presentation includes a practical demonstration of the component parts of the kit and the basic items required to complete a kit. Contact details of the group and drop off options will be given. Find out about ways to help and how to form your own group with guidance if needed

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Welcome to the South Perth Learning Centre

We aim to provide a focal point in the South Perth area for the social and educational interaction of all adult members of the community.

Our objectives are to create a welcoming environment in which people can develop their personal and community lives in a friendly neighbourhood context.

Our courses and activities include arts & creativity, club activities, language, computer & technology, cooking, health & wellness and more! Please visit our Programme page for a complete list of activities.

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