Coming Up...

...Click on an activity below for details, or visit our programme page for a complete list and to enrol into multiple activities.

Membership not required
Cost $20 (includes GST)

Date Wednesday 8-Jan-2025
3 weeks
Time 1:00pm for 3 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 4
Open

This friendly and popular group is for the more experienced who wish to play this fascinating and ancient game and practice the hands that will be played at the upcoming WA Mahjong Festival. So come along and get those brain cells working. Notes and sets are provided, but please bring along your own if you wish. Please note that this self-managed course are for Mahjong Western players.

Membership required
Cost $10, $10 Concession (includes GST)

Date Thursday 9-Jan-2025
4 weeks
Time 1:00pm for 4 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 3
Open

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 not required
Cost $55 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 14-Jan-2025
3 weeks
Time 4:00pm for 3 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

Date Tuesday 14-Jan-2025
3 weeks
Time 5:00pm for 3 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing.

Membership not required
Cost $125 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 21-Jan-2025
2 weeks
Time 9:30am for 2 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 3
Open

Always wanted to learn how to paint with acrylic paints? If you are a Beginner then this 2 x 3-hour class will teach you all the basics including colour mixing, brush technique, impasto, gouache and more. Already have some acrylic experience? Why not join us for a refresher in all things acrylic? Tania is a practicing artist and art teacher and loves to share the joy of creativity whatever your skill set. Look forward to getting you started on your Acrylic painting journey! **All materials provided for beginners.

Membership not required
Cost $125 (includes GST)

Date Thursday 23-Jan-2025
2 weeks
Time 9:30am for 2 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

Always wanted to learn how to paint using Watercolours? If you are a Beginner then this 2 x 3-hour class will teach you all the basics from colour mixing, washes, wet on wet and wet on dry. Already have some experience with Watercolour? Why not join us for a refresher in all things watercolour! Teacher Tania Daymond is a practicing artist and art teacher who enjoys sharing watercolour creativity whatever your skill set. Look forward to getting you started on your Watercolour journey! ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

Membership not required
Cost $125 (includes GST)

Date Friday 24-Jan-2025
2 weeks
Time 9:30am for 2 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 1
Open

This is a 2 x 3-hour workshop for beginners, those who have never picked up a brush before and anyone with skills. Tania loves all things ink and will teach you all the ink drawing basics in the morning with some fun exercises. Spend the afternoon using all your new skills to create your interpretation of your favourite flowers. You will observe, draw and paint your beautiful flora from an A4 image - so please select, print and bring your inspirational photocopy with you. All other creative materials are provided on the day so all you need to bring is your creative self and your lunch.

Membership required
Cost $250 (includes GST)

Date Monday 3-Feb-2025
10 weeks
Time 9:30am for 10 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

We are excited to invite you to join our intermediate watercolour class tailored for individuals who already have painting experience. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or explore new watercolour techniques, this class offers a supportive environment to nurture your creativity. (Note: Labour Day public holiday on 03 March 2025)

Membership required
Cost $115 (includes GST)

Date Monday 3-Feb-2025
8 weeks
Time 12:30pm for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 4
Full

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 $250 (includes GST)

Date Monday 3-Feb-2025
10 weeks
Time 12:30pm for 10 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

Reveal your hidden botanical artistry by learning to observe and draw the details of beautiful flora around us. Learn to use watercolour paints and pencils to create beautiful watercolour flower techniques with fun exercises each week, before completing your very own watercolour botanical artwork. Bring your own materials from last class. (Note: Labour Day public holiday on 03 March 2025)

Membership required
Cost $250 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 4-Feb-2025
10 weeks
Time 9:30am for 10 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

Discover your hidden botanical artistry by learning to observe and draw the details of beautiful flora around us. Tania is a practising botanical ink artist and a qualified art teacher who is delighted to share her love of all things botanical. Learn different ink techniques each week with fun exercises, to finally create a botanical ink drawing you will be proud of.

Membership required
Cost $210 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 4-Feb-2025
8 weeks
Time 9:30am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 5
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 $200 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 4-Feb-2025
10 weeks
Time 10:00am for 10 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 4
Open

Join our Spanish/Latin teacher, Alicia Zablah, an experienced and engaging tutor. She will guide you through the basics of the Spanish language such as grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, understanding, and pronunciation. A prefect way to get to know Spanish/Latin culture in a fun way like singing and chatting. Start speaking from day 1!