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Spring Break

French Fim - Le Mystere Henri Pick (SpB1a)

Tuesday, 20-Sep-2022

Open

Cost $10 (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 20-Sep-2022
Single session
Time 10:00am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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A 2018 comedy-drama. In a bizarre Breton library that collects never published manuscripts, a young editor discovers a novel that she considers a masterpiece. It was written by a certain Henri Pick, a cook who died two years earlier and who, according to his widow, had never read a book in his life or written anything but a shopping list... Did he have a secret life? When the book becomes a huge best-seller, a skeptical and stubborn literary critic, teams up with Josephine, Pick's daughter, to unravel the mystery. What if this story was only a conspiracy...?

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Spring Break

Ebru Art - A Vibrant Dance of Paint and Water (SpB20)

Friday, 30-Sep-2022

Open

Cost $65 (includes GST)
Date Friday 30-Sep-2022
Single session
Time 9:30am (2 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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Ebru painting is a distinctive Turquish and Central Asian genre of aqueous art used to produce fascinating and vivacious designs, patterns, and motifs onto sheets of paper, fabric, tiles, wood and canvases. Ebru paintings are produced using dyes, a water-based solution, and a set of unique tools. Join us for this short Ebru art masterclass to discover a new fluid medium and explore techniques and designs so you can get a "flavor" of the Ebru Art and its abundance. At the end you will take home your own masterpieces. All materials included.

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Spring Break

Documentary - Banksy: Street Rat (Sp4)

Friday, 7-Oct-2022

Open

Cost $10 (includes GST)
Date Friday 7-Oct-2022
Single session
Time 10:00am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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Banksy changed the modern art world, taking it from galleries and onto the street. His identity has always been hidden from the public; keeping this secret was key to avoiding any criminal charges. He started as a freehand graffiti artist in Bristol but turned to the art of stencilling after realising how much quicker it was to complete work. Banksy developed a distinctive iconography of highly recognisable images, such as rats and police officers, that communicated his anti-authoritarian message. As his art spread, so did his popularity. He made headlines for his Kissing Coppers, painted the West Bank Wall and walked into galleries and hung his own work. Banksy is one of the best-known artists of the 21st Century, yet, does anybody know who he really is? (Canvas Art Rocks)

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Computers and Technology

Kerbside Recycling Demystified (CT11)

Wednesday, 17-Aug-2022

Open

Cost $0 (includes GST)
Date Wednesday 17-Aug-2022
Single session
Time 1:00pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 5
(Open)

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Kerbside Recycling (a.k.a. the yellow-topped council bin) is a recycling initiative in which every household in Australia participates through their local council. However, we often wonder whether an item should or should not go into kerbside recycling. With the help of a locally-made smartphone app, in this 1-hour class we will help you demystify kerbside recycling! We will also help you install this app on your smartphone, so you always have a handy directory of what is/isn''t kerbside recyclable. *This FREE class is funded by the federal government''''s Be Connected initiative*

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Computers and Technology

Taming Your iGadget (CT2)

Tuesday, 23-Aug-2022

Open (3 remaining places)

Membership is required

Cost $80 (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 23-Aug-2022
4 weeks
Time 12:30pm (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 5
3 places remaining (Open)

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You received an iPad/iPhone for Christmas... now what? Is your iDevice at risk of becoming an expensive paperweight? Have you ever held your iPad and thought ''If only someone could show me how this all works"? Our very own Apple Genius Carlos Arevalo will show you how to get the most out of your iGadget, such as emailing, privacy settings, online purchase, bill payment, tailoring to personal preferences and all the cool things you can do within each application or feature. He has tips and tricks to share with you. Don''''t have an iPad? SPLC will loan you one for the duration of this course! (Terms and Conditions apply).

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Computers and Technology

eBooks: 10,000 Library Books in Your Pocket (CT9)

Wednesday, 24-Aug-2022

Open (3 remaining places)

Cost $0 (includes GST)
Date Wednesday 24-Aug-2022
Single session
Time 1:00pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 5
3 places remaining (Open)

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Did you know that using your smartphone/tablet, anyone can access free eBooks from the WA State Library? What''s more, if you are also a member of an interstate/overseas library (or know someone is) you can access these libraries too. Learn how to in this FREE 1-hour class! Please bring your device and your library card(s) to the class.

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Computers and Technology

Online Courses from Experts, Celebrities and Universities (CT13)

Wednesday, 31-Aug-2022

Open (1 remaining place)

Cost $0 (includes GST)
Date Wednesday 31-Aug-2022
Single session
Time 1:00pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 5
1 place remaining (Open)

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Thanks to video streaming technology we can all do online courses provided by experts, celebrities and universities worldwide. In this FREE 1-hour workshop, we will explore and discuss the different types of free and paid online courses available, and show you how to access them. If you have a tablet or laptop, bring it along, and you soon will be up and running, attending an online course from home, in a cafe, or out the backyard!

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Arts and Creativity

Ikebana Japanese Floral Art (AC26a)

Tuesday, 6-Sep-2022

Full

Membership is required

Cost $70 (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 6-Sep-2022
5 weeks
Time 10:00am (2 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 4
(Full)

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. What to bring: For the first day: 5 stems of one kind of flower, secateurs and an old towel. Branch materials will be provided. For following lessons, please bring your own materials from your garden.

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Computers and Technology

Storing & Organising Your Documents on 'The Cloud' (CT10)

Wednesday, 7-Sep-2022

Open

Cost $0 (includes GST)
Date Wednesday 7-Sep-2022
Single session
Time 1:00pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 5
(Open)

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You''ve probably heard of friends storing and organising photos, bills, tax documents etc. on ''''The Cloud''''. You might have also heard of major corporations moving their operations to ''''The Cloud''''. In this FREE 1-hour class, you will learn you can use The Cloud to safely store and organise your documents digitally, and have them instantly accessible across your devices.

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Talks and Lifestyle

Birds in Your Backyard Conservation Project - How can I help? (T9)

Thursday, 8-Sep-2022

Open

Cost $20 (includes GST)
Date Thursday 8-Sep-2022
Single session
Time 1:00pm (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue SPLC Room 3
(Open)

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This BirdLife project was developed in response to small native birds being lost from our parks and gardens due to rapid expansion of urbanisation and loss of habitat. Learn what is involved and how to do a survey of your own special place. This is a fun and educational way to connect with your environment while contributing to research and conservation of our wonderful Australian birds.

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Computers and Technology

The Magnificent World of Podcasts (CT14)

Wednesday, 14-Sep-2022

Open (3 remaining places)

Cost $0 (includes GST)
Date Wednesday 14-Sep-2022
Single session
Time 1:00pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 5
3 places remaining (Open)

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Do you enjoy listening to the radio ,but want to focus on specific themes or topics? Then Podcasts are for you! Podcasts cover a wide range of topics from true crime to sports and to world news. In this FREE 1-hour workshop we will explore podcasts, and discuss how to access a podcast on your digital device. Make sure to bring your tablet, laptop or smartphone, and you''ll soon be listening to your new favourite podcast!

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Spring Break

Yoga - Spring Break (SpB11)

Tuesday, 20-Sep-2022

Open

Cost $70 (includes GST)
Date Tuesday 20-Sep-2022
4 weeks
Time 4:15pm (1 hr)
Venue SPLC Room 2
(Open)

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Never tried Yoga before? Are you in the second half of your life? Then these classes might be perfect for you to refresh and condition your body with mindful practice. Reduce stress and relax those kinks and knots in your body with gentle restorative Yoga. Learn to use your breath to connect your mind and body through calming, breathing exercises. Regain flexibility and movement and go away feeling lighter and uplifted. Sign up today to experience Yoga in welcoming, guided, and slow-paced sessions.

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SPLC annual general meeting 2022

The South Perth Learning Centre Annual General Meeting 2022 will be held at 14:30 on August 19th, 2022. Please click below for AGM documents:

AGM 2022 Agenda
AGM 2021 Minutes
Chair's Report
Audited Financials
Treasurer's Report (coming soon)

2022 covid-19 Updates

Current WA Government Public Health and Social Measures state:

"Masks are strongly encouraged indoors and where physical distancing is not possible."
"Proof of vaccination is not required when entering venues and businesses."

The WA government has withdrawn the mask mandate.However, we strongly recommend wearing masks in the SPLC common areas (foyer, corridors & kitchenette) due to the highly infectious strains going around. Masks in class are optional as per consensus with your teacher & fellow student. Please be considerate of immuno-compromised teachers or fellow students if you have any.

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 classes, computer & technology classes, cooking classes, health & wellness classes and more! Please visit our Programme page for a complete list of activities.

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