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Membership not required
Cost $125 (includes GST)

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

Always wanted to learn how to draw/paint with Ink? If you are a beginner then this 2 x 3 hour class will teach you all the basics of mark making, shading, brush technique and more. Tania Daymond is a practicing artist and art teacher and lives to share the joy of creativity whatever your skill set. Look forward to getting you started on your inky journey. All materials provided.

Membership required
Cost $250 (includes GST)

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

This class is for those wanting to explore beautiful watercolour techniques and painting. Let Tania, a practising artist and art teacher, walk you through the process step by step at your own pace. Bring all your favourite materials to continue your creative journey while exploring all the different techniques in watercolour under Tania's guidance. This is a relaxed and welcoming class filled with laughs and learning. (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

This class is for those wanting to observe and explore our beautiful flora with watercolour painting. If you are a complete beginner then let Tania Daymond, a practising artist and art teacher, walk you through the process step by step and provide all the materials. If you have already dabbled then bring all your favourite materials and work at your own pace continuing your creative journey with Tania's guidance. This is a relaxed and welcoming class filled with laughs and learning. (Note: Labour Day public holiday on 03 March 2025)

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. For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment.

Membership required
Cost $250 (includes GST)

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

This class is for those wanting to observe and explore our beautiful flora with ink pen, brush and wash drawing and painting. If you are a complete beginner then let Tania Daymond, a practising artist and art teacher, walk you through the process step by step and provide all the materials. If you have already dabbled then bring all your favourite materials and work at your own pace continuing your creative journey with Tania's guidance. This is a relaxed and welcoming class filled with laughs and learning.

Membership required
Cost $200 (includes GST)

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

Date Thursday 6-Feb-2025
10 weeks
Time 1:00pm for 10 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 4
Open

Are you a fan of classic Spanish language songs such as Besame Mucho, Guantanamera and Quizas, Quizas, Quizas? Then what better way to learn the Spanish language than by immersing yourself in the rich culture of Latin music! Spanish teacher and Latin music aficionado Alicia Zablah presents weekly classes of Spanish language learning through music. Each session, you will explore the lyrics and music of a song in Spanish, together with a guitar accompanist.

Membership required
Cost $250 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 4-Feb-2025
10 weeks
Time 12:30pm for 10 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 3
Open

This class is for those wanting to explore the beautiful techniques of watercolour painting. If you are a complete beginner then let Tania Daymond, a practising artist and art teacher, walk you through the process step by step and provide all the materials. If you have already dabbled then bring all your favourite materials and work at your own pace continuing your creative journey with Tania's guidance. This is a relaxed and welcoming class filled with laughs and learning.

Membership required
Cost $200 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 4-Feb-2025
10 weeks
Time 3:30pm for 10 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 1
Open

This course is for learners who already have a foundation of the language, done other courses before, and those who are planning to travel and want to immerse themselves more! Enjoy meeting and learning with other students, taking your skill further together through music, video, and role-playing at beginners ongoing level.

Membership required
Cost $140 (includes GST)

Date Tuesday 4-Feb-2025
8 weeks
Time 4:00pm for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open (3 places remaining)

Date Tuesday 4-Feb-2025
8 weeks
Time 5:00pm for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

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. **PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT. Notes: - Bring your own yoga mat; additionally, having a rope, blocks, or a bolster can be advantageous. - Must be able to transition between lying to standing independently. - Please avoid strong perfumes or soaps. - Best to practice on an empty stomach.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date Wednesday 5-Feb-2025
8 weeks
Time 10:00am for 8 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 2
Open

Join our 8-week Indonesian for Beginners class and unlock the beauty of Indonesia's rich culture and vibrant language! Whether you travel to Indonesia often or simply want to expand your linguistic skills, this new SPLC course provides a fun, interactive environment to learn basic conversation, grammar, and common phrases to help you communicate confidently.

Membership required
Cost $180 (includes GST)

Date Wednesday, Monday 5-Feb-2025
9 weeks
Time 10:00am for 9 weeks
Venue SPLC Room 1
Open

This class provides a supportive, enthusiastic and fun environment, where students participate in activities aimed at consolidating and improving their knowledge of Italian language and vocabulary, as well as of Italian culture, food, art, traditions, places and much more. The students in this class are encouraged to speak Italian as much as possible to improve their fluency and reinforce their confidence in their Italian speaking and listening. Ti aspettiamo! Note: Due to existing students' availability and Labour Day, class dates are as follows: Wed 05 Feb, Mon 10 Feb, Mon 17 Feb, Mon 24 Feb, Wed 05 Mar, Mon 10 Mar, Mon 17 Mar, Mon 24 Mar, Mon 31 Mar.