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Joys of Watercolour Painting - Jane Whitfield

NEW Watercolour painting is one of the most beautiful art forms. Relaxing and rewarding, suited to beginners and those with some previous artistic experience. Learn contemporary techniques that will lead you on a journey of self expression.

902CP008

Sat Feb 14 & Feb 21, 2 sessions

9am - 1pm

$93

Raspberries and Cream Crocheted Necklace - Sue Cordes

Everyone thinks that fishing line is for fishing, well! You will create this floaty, delicate necklace using nylon fishing line. Learn how to do simple chain stitch with fishing line and beads and collate the strands together to crimp, cover it and then add the clasp. You will learn many skills in this class. (Kit includes all materials to make necklace $12 payable to the tutor on the day).

903CP005

Sat March 7

9:30am-12:30pm

$38

Contemporary Drawing - Jane Whitfield

Drawing is creatively making marks on paper which represent some visual experience. This exciting new drawing class will teach students how to draw effectively. Learn general drawing techniques and much more. This workshop is ideal for the beginner.

901CP001

Thu Jan 22 1 session

9:30am-2:30pm

$57

902CP001 Sat Feb 7 9.30am - 2.30pm $57
Beaded Window Hanging - Julie Farrell

Make a beautiful window hanging using beads, shells or bells.

901CP004

Tue Jan 20, 1 session

9:30am-11:30am

$23

Introduction to Calligraphy - Lynette Bryant

Learn the art of beautiful writing using the broad-edged calligraphy pen which has many uses from personalised cards to craft and scrapbooking. This introduction focuses on the letterforms of the Italic script as well as a bookmark project.

902CP003

Mon Feb 16 to Mar 9 4 sessions

1pm-3pm

$72

Creative Writing - Bill Olson

Have you always wanted to write? This course will show you how to get started on that first book. If you always planned to write a book someday then that day has arrived, each session includes valuable tips on aspects of style and content.

902CP004

Tue Feb 10 to Mar 17 6 sessions

6pm-8pm

$113

Pearl Bracelet - Sue Cordes

NEW Most people can remember as a child using wool and a knitting 'dolly' making wool snakes - this is a very sophisticated adult version that makes a very unusual and special bracelet. Learn how to do simple French knitting with wire and pearls and then finish your beautiful bracelet by adding the clasp. Kit supplied.

902CP007

Sat Feb 7

10am-1pm

$55

Abstract Canvas Painting - Jane Whitfield

This exciting new class is ideal for the beginner. This unique course will teach students contemporary techniques of applying vibrant coloured paint to canvas. All students will create an original and vibrant composition.

902CP009

Sat Feb 28 & Sat Mar 7 2 sessions

9am-1pm

$89

Dressmaking - Alison Fazzolari

Fashion that fits! Learn how to make your own clothing to fit yourself. Feel smart and comfortable and look great. This class will cover selecting a garment and pattern, how to alter a pattern, fabric selection, garment assembly and finishing.

902CP010

Thu Feb 12 to Thu Mar 19 6 sessions

9:30am-12:30pm

$165

Card Making Workshop - Carol Begley

Do you need a break from the everyday? Come along to a fun, creative and simple cardmaking workshop. At the end of the workshop you will walk out the door with a bundle of cards that will delight those who receive them. Materials supplied.

902CP011

Fri Feb 6 & Feb 13 2 sessions

10am-2pm

$72

Still Life Painting - Jane Whitfield

NEW Still life painting is a celebration of material pleasures such as flowers, plants, food, wine and artifacts. It's primary subject matter is to create a diverse arrangement using inanimate objects. Come and be amazed at what you can achieve in this fun and easy workshop. Paint what visually stimulates you. Ideal for the beginner.

903CP004

Sat Mar 14 & Sat Mar 21 2 sessions

10am-12:30pm

$55

Textured Acrylic Painting - Kim Staples

NEW In this workshop you will have a fun day playing with different types of texture on a canvas. You do not need to know how to draw. The teacher can supply patterns or you can do your own designs. Using an assortment of natural fibre materials and texture, you will create a contemporary piece of artwork.

903CP002

Sat Mar 7

10am-4pm

$65

Oil Painting and Acrylics - Anna Wills
Discover the pleasure and versatility of acrylic paints or oils. Acrylics and oils will be explored through "thick and thin", with an emphasis on creativity. Choose your own subject - bring the picture you want to paint.

902CP006

Wed Feb 4 to March 11, 6 sessions

9.30am - 11.30am

$108

Copper Foil Fantasy Bracelet - Sue Cordes

NEW For those who like the earthy look of copper this workshop teaches you how to make copper coils and a copper clasp. Once you have these skills you can let your imagination run free using other metals! All materials included. Bracelet on display at the College.

901CP002 Sat Jan 17, 1 session 12noon - 3pm $47
Watercolours & Mixed Media Experience - Glo Hill

A watercolour class that will cover a variety of subjects, using watercolour as a basis, adding coloured pencil, pastel and ink to create traditional or contemporary works. A relaxed but informative class with demonstrations and individual tuition will help beginners to get started and students with some experience to go further and be more creative.

902CP002 Mon Feb 2 to Mar 9, 6 sessions 12:30pm-3pm $124
Portrait and General Drawing - Evening - Anna Wills
You don't need special talents to make drawing an exciting and stimulating experience. Portraiture will be covered as well as general drawing techniques. Please bring a firm support for your sketch book (preferred A3-cartdridge) and any drawing media you may have and a cloth to cover the working area. Will suit beginners and more experienced artists.

902CP005

Wed Feb 4 to March 11, 6 sessions

6.30pm - 8.30pm

$108