Byron Community College Term 3 2023 Brochure

ENROLMENTS & GENERAL INFORMATION

How to Enrol

BY PHONE

Pay over the phone using a credit card by ringing 02 6684 3374

ONLINE

Visit www.byroncollege.org.au

IN PERSON

Visit the College campus office

Byron Bay: Lvl 1, 107 Jonson St (opposite Woolworths)

Weekdays 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

REFUND POLICY

Please choose your course carefully as REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN unless cancellations are received three full working days prior to course commencement, and will incur a $15 administration charge.

Byron Community College reserves the right to cancel or change details advertised and cannot take responsibility for any loss or inconvenience caused

Byron Community College receives funding from the NSW Department of Industry.

Byron Region Community College Inc. RTO: 90013

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We would like to acknowledge the Arakwal People of the Bundjalung Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this land which we live, work and stand on. Arakwal People retain a strong connection to Country: actively caring for flora and fauna and land and waters. We ask that you respect and help look after Country and Culture. We also acknowledge and pay our respect to Elders both past and present, and the extended Aboriginal community.

Front cover image: Margaret Wilson

English skills for work & study

Being providers of education and training here at the College we are continuously encountering an incredibly broad range of skills, experiences, abilities, interests, personalities and unique wonderful humans crossing our path. A major contributing factor to teaching and education, and everyday life, is Language, and just how essential it is to humans creating and understanding meaning. Every time we speak or write, listen or read, we’re engaging in an act of communication – we are signalling that we want to be understood, or that we want to understand.

We don’t always get it right, of course. Our ability to use the English language appropriately and effectively can be impacted by all sorts of things, from how we are feeling to learning difficulties to English not being our native tongue. The good news is that with a little training, we can improve! And luckily, the College is offering a course called English Skills for Work and Study that is designed to help.

This is a course we are very proud to be able to offer our community! Helping those in need develop their reading, writing and oral communication skills in relevance to work and vocational study, creates nothing but opportunity. (As language is so much a part of our everyday lives, if we don’t have the reading, writing and oral communication skills necessary for a specific job role, or vocational study requirements, then we are impeded. We can’t do our job properly; studying proves challenging.)

Studies indicate that a high percentage of employers continue to be affected by inadequate job-specific levels of English skills among staff, the most significant impact being poor completion of workplace documentation and teamwork and oral communication problems. It’s been found that when English skills are improved, employers report better efficiency and quality of work, increased productivity, improvements in workplace health and safety, and greater innovation. And when they are upskilled, employees themselves demonstrate higher job participation, acknowledge a stronger sense of work satisfaction and believe that more opportunities are within reach. Everybody wins!

If you feel your confidence in using English for work or study reasons could benefit from participating in the course, would like more opportunities to practise your speaking and listening in a work/study context or want to learn how to read and write texts encountered in the workplace and in vocational study, then you might like to consider enrolling in our English Skills course. We’d love to support you!

Lel Sebastian - English skills for work and study trainer

Study locally and take your career to the next level

Nationally Recognised Training

Byron Region Community College - RTO ID 90013 - is a Registered Training Organisation approved to deliver Nationally Recognised Training. With over 30 years’ experience in the training industry, we are recognised for the diversity of courses on offer and our commitment to providing high quality, hands-on learning experiences.

Fee-free training available *

Did you know many of our courses are subsidised by the NSW Government and in some cases brings the cost of your course down to $0? We currently offer two different types of subsidised training:

•Smart & Skilled

Provides heavily subsidised training courses for NSW residents to gain skills in Australia’s growing industries. Smart and Skilled qualifications are subsidised by the NSW Government. As part of the NSW Government’s NSW Fee Free initiative, all Smart and Skilled fee-paying students who enrol in training at Byron Region Community College from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 will have their fees waived

•ACE Program

Is designed to target Disadvantaged Students across NSW, and students in Regional and Remote Communities in NSW who experience significant barriers to training and employment. Promoting social inclusion, these fully subsidised courses are a great way to connect with the local community.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for a subsidised place, you must fit all the following criteria:

• An Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder

• Aged 15 years or older

• Not at school (excluding home schooled students)

• Living or working in NSW

Applications for subsidised places are limited so a place cannot be guaranteed. Please speak to our friendly staff for more details on 02 6684 3374.

Centrelink Approved

Our full qualifications are Centrelink approved and you may be eligible for Austudy.

*This training is subsidised by the NSW Government

FIRST AID TRAINING

Learn how to respond in a medical emergency with our range of nationallyrecognised first aid courses. Delivered by a blended learning approach, theory assessments are to be completed online prior to face-to-face training in Byron.

HLTAID009 - PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

Thu, 20 Jul | 9.30am - 12.30pm or

Fri, 11 Aug | 9.30am - 12.30pm or

Fri, 15 Sep | 9.30am - 12.30pm or

Tue, 10 Oct | 9.30am - 12.30pm

Full fee: $79

*Ace Program Fee: $0 see p.4 (additional resource fee of $50 for all enrolments)

HLTAID012 - PROVIDE FIRST AID IN AN EDUCATION & CARE SETTING

Thu, 20 Jul | 9.30am - 3.30pm or

Fri, 11 Aug | 9.30am - 3.30pm or

Fri, 15 Sep | 9.30am - 3.30pm or

Tue, 10 Oct | 9.30am - 3.30pm

Full fee: $190

*Ace Program Fee: $0 see p.4 (additional resource fee of $50 for all enrolments)

BARISTA TRAINING

HLTAID011 - PROVIDE FIRST AID

Thu, 20 Jul | 9.30am - 3.30pm or

Fri, 11 Aug | 9.30am - 3.30pm or

Fri, 15 Sep | 9.30am - 3.30pm or

Tue, 10 Oct | 9.30am - 3.30pm

Full fee: $160

*Ace Program Fee: $0 see p.4 (additional resource fee of $50 for all enrolments)

We’re continuously creating new and exciting courses to

Head to ‘New Courses’ on the website to see what’s new.

Love coffee and want to become a barista so you can work in cafes, bars or restaurants, or maybe you have a coffee machine at home and want to learn how to make the most of it? Our barista course will teach you all you need to know about the history of coffee, different coffee beans, grinding, extracting, texturising milk, coffee styles and how to use a commercial coffee machine. This nationally recognised training includes the following units SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee and SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety. Delivered by a blended learning approach, theory assessments are to be completed online prior to face-to-face training in Byron.

Thu, 20 Jul 9.30am - 4pm or Thu, 17 Aug 9.30am - 4pm or Thu, 14 Sep 9.30am - 4pm

Full fee: $200 Byron

*Ace Program Fee: $0 see p.4 (additional resource fee of $50 for all enrolments)

Nationally Recognised Training

BSB30220 - CERTIFICATE III IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW BUSINESS

Achieve your dream of operating your own business by developing skills and a broad knowledge base in this specialized qualification. This course is ideal for small business owners or those looking to kick start their own business. Gain the skills and knowledge to develop core business skills including finances, legal and compliance management, digital marketing, and developing business proposals. This course is delivered using a combination of online study, workplace visits and group workshops, supplemented by email and phone contact with your assessor for the duration of your study.

Self-paced online learning

CHC42021 - CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMUNITY SERVICES

Have you always wanted to make a difference and have a positive impact on others? A career in community services can be challenging at times, but also incredibly rewarding and provide you with the opportunity to support communities, groups and individuals in a wide range of settings. Guided by our highly skilled industry current trainers, you will develop the personal and professional skills required to start your career as a community services worker. This nationally recognised course includes work placement.

Tue, Wed & Thu, 18 Jul – 7 Dec l 9 am – 4 pm

CHC33021 - CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (DISABILITY)

Want to make a real difference in the lives of those living with a disability? A career in Individual Support can mean working within a secure and flexible employment environment. With the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), there is no better time to get involved and learn how you can support people in your community. This nationally recognised course includes work placement, where you practice and hone your skills and knowledge in the disability sector.

Tue & Wed, 29 Aug – 13 Dec l 9 am – 4 pm

MASSAGE CLINIC – BYRON CAMPUS

Our Massage Therapy students are running a supervised student massage clinic as part of their professional training. You are warmly invited to come and experience a student massage at our Byron campus, all you have to do is turn up, relax and let our students help soothe your aches and pains. Book your massage today!

Wednesdays 19 Jul – 20 Sep | Cost: $25 per person for a one hour session

Bookings essential through our website www.byroncollege.org.au

PLAN AHEAD AND REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO STUDY IN 2024

We are currently taking expressions of interest for the following courses. Be among the first to be notified when new dates are released. Call 02 6684 3374 for more details or visit www.byroncollege.org.au

HLT52021 - DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE

Make your mark as a qualified remedial massage therapist and launch your career helping people to live well and feel great. Learn a wide range of advanced massage techniques and build your assessment skills to respond to a variety of health needs. This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restriction in range of motion (ROM). Remedial Massage Therapists have the opportunities to work with professional sports athletes, work in age/disability care, work in hotels and resorts, work in a corporate clinic or run their own massage clinic.

Dates to be confirmed

HLT42021 CERTIFICATE IV IN MASSAGE THERAPY

Passionate about helping others? Interested in how the body works? A career in massage can be incredibly rewarding and provide you with a flexible work/life balance. During this nationally recognised training you will receive a wealth of theoretical knowledge covering anatomy, physiology, communication, and business skills. You will also gain invaluable practical experience in therapeutic massage techniques through our in-house student massage clinic. Upon course completion you will be ready to start your career as a massage therapist in a wide range of settings such as a private massage practice, spa/salon, sports or aged care facility Dates to be confirmed

Byron Centre For Permaculture offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in sustainable living in the Byron Shire, the green heart of the North Coast. We offer short courses in areas such as Permaculture Design Course (PDC), Food Production, Native Bee Keeping and more. For those who want to delve deeper, we offer longer courses like our highly popular qualifications in Permaculture and Horticulture.

Our courses are embedded in local permaculture projects, ensuring hands-on, real-world experience preparing participants for opportunities in permaculture, sustainability education and ecological farming. Make like-minded friends as you get the practical experience and confidence you need to create an ethical livelihood and transition your life and the lives of others towards a better future.

BACKYARD FOOD PRODUCTION with Angela Skehan

Growing your own herbs, fruit and vegetables can be a rewarding and exciting experience. During the course, we will follow the seasons of a north coast vegetable garden. Growing, maintaining, harvesting, fertilising and sowing with the seasons at the local Mullumbimby Community Gardens. A mixture of theory and practical make this course an exciting journey into the world of organic gardening. This course can help you get the most out of your space, so come along, have some fun and get your hands dirty.

8 Fri, 28 Jul - 15 Sep | 9 am – 3 pm Mullum | Full Fee: $250

*Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $120 for all enrolments)

BUILDING HEALTHY SOILS with Angela Skehan

A next level course for those seeking more strategies to enhance and protect the soil environment whilst improving their harvests, reducing inputs and relieving pest and disease pressure. With an emphasis on the soil food web, this course will delve into the microscopic world of the soil and how we can manage the soil system whilst enhancing organic food production and care for our environment.

8 Sat 29 Jul - 16 Sep | 9 am – 3 pm Mullum | Full Fee: $250

*Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $120 for all enrolments)

GROW HARVEST & STORE with Sharon Gibson

Learn how to transform your backyard into an edible landscape that is productive and beautiful. This hands-on course will give you the skills and knowledge to grow enough food for the household with maybe a little more to share or sell. Come along and learn how to create a no-dig and strawbale garden, to maximise your garden space, how to keep ducks and chickens, growing fruit trees in small spaces, organic vegetable gardening and VERGE gardening.

8 Sat, 22 Jul - 9 Sep | 9 am – 4 pm Mullum | Full Fee: $250

*Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $120 for all enrolments)

PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC)

with Bunya Halasz, James Nash, Sharon Gibson, Dani Wolff, Joey Venables and Flavia Renata Assuncao

Learn how to design, build and maintain abundantly productive food gardens and human settlements with a deep reverence for nature’s patterns and cycles. This Modular Permaculture Design Course is run over 14 days and is designed for flexible learning. There is a strong focus upon practical activities including successional agroforestry, vegetable gardening, seed saving, plant propagation, animal care, composting and more...

Fri, Sat & Sun, various dates between 11 Aug - 26 Nov | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum / Byron

Concession: $1,350 Full Fee: $1,500

Zachiary Holt

Student Story - Certificate III & IV in Permaculture

I grew up in Perth and then travelled to the UK for a couple of years, followed by a few in Melbourne and then a year in Africa. This is where I started my studies, completing my Permaculture Design Course. I spent the year travelling and volunteering in South Africa before making my way to Mullumbimby, Northern Rivers.

When I finally moved to Mullum and found out that Byron Community College ran the Permaculture Certificate III and Certificate IV courses I was thrilled. Even better, the courses were offered funded, through the Smart & Skilled program and was the only place in the area to offer this. A big decision maker for me!

The ongoing practical experience in the course, and the awesome trainers who gave heaps of their time and energy made it such a fantastic experience! Completing both the Certificate courses was a huge achievement for me, the workload is massive, and to make things more challenging I had a new baby at the start of the course, and was also dealing with the Covid lockdowns!

Over the years I worked as a Youth Worker, Hospitality Manager, the Logistics Manager for OzHarvest, in bush regeneration and as a gardener. But the training has allowed me to shift my work towards Permaculture projects, slowly slowly giving me the knowledge and confidence to dive into this sort of work.

Now I am supporting the Permaculture trainers at the College and developing my own little property and community as a Permaculture farm! So everything feels like it’s coming together, and the dream is becoming a reality.

For anyone thinking about studying at the College, or Permaculture…. Go for it! Work less and spend more time just focussed on the learning while you have the opportunity. Really value and prioritise the learning time and opportunity, don’t let life get in the way.

PLAN AHEAD AND REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO STUDY IN 2024

We are currently taking expressions of interest for the following courses. Be among the first to be notified when new dates are released. Call 02 6684 3374 for more details or visit www.byroncollege.org.au

AHC33822 CERTIFICATE III IN PERMACULTURE

So you’ve heard a bit about permaculture and are keen to know more? Make like-minded friends in this highly practical course as you develop the skills to help make lives, homes and communities more sustainable. Be inspired by natural ecosystems, holistic philosophy, integrating organic farming, animal systems, natural building, food preservation, systems thinking, community development and more. This course is the ‘trade equivalent’ qualification that prepares you to work in a skilled and independent manner developing and operating permaculture systems. You will divide your time between the classroom and our specially designed outdoor site at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens for valuable hands-on experience.

Dates to be confirmed

AHC42122 CERTIFICATE IV IN PERMACULTURE

Do you want to grow your permaculture know-how right in the green heart of Northern NSW? A career in permaculture is richly rewarding, enabling you to immerse yourself in sustainable living and organic farming practices. You will learn about soil improvement, planning and implementing permaculture works, harvest and storage systems, seed bank management, approaches to sustainable community, bioregional development programs and more. Guided by our highly skilled, industry current trainers you will expand your personal and professional skills, acquiring the resilience to adapt to a rapidly changing world.

Dates to be confirmed

AHC30722 CERTIFICATE III IN HORTICULTURE

Do you have a passion for plants, getting your hands dirty and the outdoor lifestyle? If the answer is yes, then a career in horticulture could be for you. This nationally recognised training will give you the skills required to enter this growing, thriving industry. During the course you will be guided by our highly skilled industry experts and divide time between the classroom and our purposefully designed site at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens for valuable hands-on experience. Once completed you will have the opportunity to work in nurseries, parks, gardens and sports fields in a variety of roles.

Dates to be confirmed

AHC31421 CERTIFICATE III IN CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT

Do you have a passion for conservation, ecological restoration, marine and wildlife management and the outdoor lifestyle? Individuals with this qualification perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including: site restoration, rehabilitation, renewal and management of the rural and natural landscapes, degraded sites, and marine environments. They contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife and their habitat in the natural ecosystem, parks and reserves. Activities frequently involve working with and preservation of indigenous culture and heritage resources.

Dates to be confirmed

SUCCESS AS A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with Louise Sommer

Join business mentor, Louise Sommer, and learn how to become a successful, professional and thriving Virtual Assistant. Get practical go-to guidance that covers the essentials for a thriving VA business, including clear professional communication with clients. Louise has used VA’s in her own businesses and fulfilled many VA functions for her international clients. She will generously share her insights and experiences during this workshop.

4 Tue, 1 - 22 Aug | 10 am - 2 pm Byron

Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240

*Ace Program Fee: $0

($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

CANVA FOR BUSINESS with Kylie Mowbray-Allen

This course will help you do way more epic stuff on Canva than you ever have before. If you want to wow your crowd, we’ll have you nailing your brand hub, creating videos for Youtube and your website, Reels for Instagram, and all kinds of graphics for your newsletters and socials. This course is NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS. You must have a CANVA PRO account, and you must have experience using Canva. Get ready for some big learning and upskilling with Kylie in the zoom room.

Tue & Thu, 8 - 10 Aug | 3 - 6 pm Online

Concession: $122 Full Fee: $136

*Ace Program Fee: $0

($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

WEBDESIGN WITH WORDPRESS with Gerold Mayr

CANVA FOR BEGINNERS with Kylie

Mowbray-Allen

Ideal for business owners who are new to Canva, this course will help you understand how Canva can get you visible online, and make you look flash! We’ll have you creating a vision board, some social media posts, and even a series of Reels! This is your best opportunity to present your business to the world and attract your dream customers.

Tue & Thu, 1 - 3 Aug 3 - 6 pm Online

Concession: $122 Full Fee: $136

*Ace Program Fee: $0

($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

Using the most popular online platform to create and maintain a website, you will learn to understand webdesign foundations, how to build, maintain and expand a website, as well as basics in Search Engine Optimisation, Marketing and Social Media. Basic computer knowledge required.

6 Fri, 4 Aug - 8 Sep 1 - 4:30 pm Mullum

Concession: $292 Full Fee: $325

*Ace Program Fee: $0

($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR SOCIAL MEDIA with Nelly le Comte

Want to take better photos with your smart phone for social media? Join us as we cover composition, light and background backdrops using the camera app on your phone. We will also look at post production to enhance and bring out the best in your images.

Tue, 29 Aug | 10 am - 4 pm Byron

Concession: $122 Full Fee: $136

*Ace Program Fee: $0

($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

Computers

TECH SAVVY SENIORS with Lel Sebastian

Ideal for seniors over 60 with little or no computer skills, this hands-on, gently paced course will teach you the basic skills required to use your computer, smartphone or tablet. We will cover basic word processing skills, managing your files and folders, surfing the internet and more. So, whether you are volunteering for a group, researching family history or helping grandchildren with school work, this course can get you started. Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded through a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra. Not suitable for Mac users.

6 Mon, 14 Aug - 18 Sep 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $25

EXCEL ESSENTIALS with Mark Baumert

Learn the essential skills to use the spreadsheet for home and office applications. From the basics, including layout, formatting and printing, through to the manipulation of text and numbers, participants will get a thorough grounding in applying this powerful tool to solve a myriad of problems. A working knowledge of the Windows environment is needed.

4 Fri, 11 Aug - 1 Sep 9 am - 12 pm Mullum

Concession: $190 Full Fee: $211

Ace Program Fee: $0

($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

TECH SAVVY SENIORS 2 with Lel Sebastian

Tech Savvy Seniors 2 is an ideal option if you have participated in Tech Savvy 1 and would like to learn more or have some basic computer skills and want to consolidate what you know and expand your knowledge even further. For seniors over 60, the course builds on the cyber security and word processing lessons covered in Tech Savvy 1 and introduces new topics such as video calling, social media, online shopping and banking, and managing digital assets. At the end of the course you’ll be well along your way of making the most of what the digital world has to offer! Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded through a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra. Not suitable for Mac users.

6 Wed, 16 Aug - 20 Sep | 1 - 4 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $25

EXCEL AS A DATABASE with Mark Baumert

For those already using a spreadsheet application, extend your skills to managing data. Learning how to sort, filter and subtotal data as well as cleverly combine these techniques to extract information from your spreadsheet application.

Thu, 31 Aug | 9 am - 12 pm Mullum

Concession: $87 Full Fee: $97

TOFU AND MISO MAKING with Kiriko Satsuma

A fun vegan cooking workshop where you’ll experience traditional Japanese culture making White Miso and fresh ocean water Tofu. Your Chef Kiriko will share recipes from her mother’s lineage, and at the end of the workshop you’ll take home with you 100g of Tofu, 1kg of Miso and Soy pulp to enjoy and devour.

Sat, 16 Sep | 9 am - 2 pm Mullum

Concession: $158 Full Fee: $175

SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS WITH KEITA with Keita Kujiura

Learn to roll sushi at home like a professional with Keita who has 15 years of experience working in Japan and his new home Australia. In this course you will learn the basics such as how to make sushi rice, hosomaki roll, insideout roll and hand rolls with Salmon and Veggies. Take your new skills home to enjoy with family and friends.

Mon, 7 Aug | 10 am - 1 pm Mullum

Concession: $125 Full Fee: $139

VEGAN NUT CHEESES AND MILK with Arianne

Schreiber

Creating yummy, tasty cheese without dairy is easier than you think! Learn to make a spreadable cheese, a béchamel cheesy pasta sauce, parmesan and a feta style cheese, as well as almond mylk and almond flour. Discover how to add different flavours to your cheeses using cashews, walnuts, almonds, macadamias, Brazil nuts and seeds. We will sample what we make during the day and you’ll get to take home some goodies too.

Sun, 27 Aug | 2 - 5 pm Billinudgel

Concession: $117 Full Fee: $130

VEGAN BANQUET with Arianne

Schreiber

Create a delicious vegan feast including plant based dips, crackers, starters, mains and dessert! Impress your family and friends with how delicious a vegan feast can be!

Sun, 10 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Billinudgel

Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199

FRUIT ART & SCULPTURE with Gitta Radau

Always wanted to learn how to carve beautiful designs into fresh fruit and vegetables? Come and join us in this 1-day introduction workshop where you’ll discover step-by-step instructions on how to use a carving knife and create intricate mini masterpieces with food! You’ll be guided by expert culinary artist Gitta in a small intimate group.

Sat, 2 Sep | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum

Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150

ENCOUNTERS WITH POETRY with Lel Sebastian

As Poet T.S. Eliot said, “Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood”. But imagine being able to understand it...even just a little, even though there will always be something about poetry that eludes understanding. Join this informal course to learn strategies for reading and appreciating poetry and to discover some fantastic poems in the process. Don’t be afraid!

5 Wed, 16 Aug - 13 Sep

10 am - 12 pm Byron

Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150

FIRST WORDS ADVANCED with Babs Nathan

If you enjoy writing and would like to explore it further in a supportive and creative environment where ideas flourish, join us. Whether you want to develop the process of short story writing, or larger projects, this course will be invaluable. Together we will delve into technique and theory, while learning how to develop our stories. We will use constructive feedback, understand the role of the inner critic and touch on research toward publication.

6 Thu, 17 Aug - 21 Sep | 2 - 5 pm Byron

Concession: $243 Full Fee: $270

Ace Program Fee: $0

($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

THE ART OF ZINE MAKING with Benjo Kazue

Come and learn about the world of alternative publishing and underground culture of Zines! The artform of combining mixed media, uncensored expression, homemade literature, and/or autobiographical elements as a form of DIY self-publishing. This class will teach the history of zines, their unlimited creative possibilities, and how to make your own no-rules personal zine journal and/or magazine!

2 Mon, 21 - 28 Aug | 10 am - 4 pm Byron

Concession: $166 Full Fee: $185

SOUL, BUSINESS & CREATIVITY with

Louise Sommer

Expand your creativity, reclaim your voice & explore your story. Soul, Mind, Creativity is a workshop full of personal development and a creative journey into your own unique and magnificent creativity and voice. It’s time to say goodbye to writer’s block, procrastination and self-doubt and HELLO to creative self-worth, inspiration and creative empowerment.

2 Tue, 5 - 12 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Byron

Concession: $162 Full Fee: $180

SELF-PUBLISHING OVERVIEW with

Christina Larmer

Keen to publish a book? In this relaxed, introductory course, the author of 19 books takes you through some options available for indie authors, from traditional publishers to DIY sites, with a focus on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (where you format your own eBooks and paperbacks). We’ll discuss everything from finishing and editing your book, cover design and barcodes, to author bios and online marketing.

Mon - Thu, 18 - 21 Sep

10 am - 3 pm Byron

Concession: $269 Full Fee: $299

*Ace Program Fee: $0

($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

Music,Performance & Dance

WOMEN EXPLORING THROUGH TANGO with Dana Parker

For women to explore themselves through the centuries old artform of Tango. Discover safe ways to dance Argentine Tango and explore embodied expression through collaborative movement, helping you improve your skill in social dancing and to receive support around how to better enjoy a social dance experience. In these women only classes you’ll have the opportunity to explore dancing as a lead and follow.

6 Wed, 2 Aug - 6 Sep

6- 8 pm South Golden Beach

Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150

INTRODUCTION TO ARGENTINE TANGO with Dana Parker

Come and learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango, as danced in the Salons of Buenos Aires and around the world today!

5 Sat, 5 Aug - 2 Sep

12:30 - 2 pm South Golden Beach

Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150

AFRO-CUBAN PERCUSSION with Michele Salaris

Find your fire with the ancient drums and rhythm patterns of traditional AfroCuban Percussion (aka Salsa/Rumba). Immerse yourself in a whole new world, discovering the traditions behind the instruments and learning how to play each rhythm in time in this introductory course.

8 Mon, 24 Jul - 18 Sep

6 - 8 pm Mullum

Concession: $225 Full Fee: $250

BELLYDANCE BLISS with Tatiana Keller

Join us threading the ancient arts of both bellydance and yoga to restore balance, bringing joy to the mind, body and soul. You will learn fundamental movements creating strength, flexibility and space for exploration within your body. Suitable for beginners and beyond.

6 Mon, 31 Jul - 4 Sep

5 - 6:15 pm South Golden Beach

Concession: $126 Full Fee: $140

GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS with Karl Farren

If you’re one of the millions who bought a guitar, learned three chords (or less), got frustrated, and hasn’t picked up the guitar since, this class is for you! This is a fresh start, a chance to get over those ‘beginner’s blues’ and actually get to play stuff and enjoy it. So dust off your guitar, bring it along and join in. But be warned, you may well find you’ll acquire a lifelong addiction to playing your guitar. Additional materials $10.

6 Tue, 1 Aug - 5 Sep | 7 - 9 pm Mullum

Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184

GUITAR 2 - UNLOCKING YOUR GUITAR with Karl Farren

This course will suit you if you are a reasonably confident beginner rather than a novice; can already play through some songs; or have already completed Karl’s Beginner’s course. What happens for a lot of us is we get to the stage of being able to play a few songs, but then get a bit stuck, and don’t know where to go next. What can easily happen then is that we get bored playing the same old things and not progressing. Karl has a bunch of cool things to show you that will enable you to break through that. Additional materials $10.

6 Wed, 2 Aug - 6 Sep | 7 - 9 pm Mullum

Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184

GUITAR 3 - BREAKING THROUGH with Karl Farren

In this course, we will be ‘breaking through’ and bridging the gap from confident intermediate player to competent musician. If you’re bored with your guitar playing, this course is for you! This course is designed for the intermediate player who wants to advance. To benefit fully from this course you will need to be able to play confidently both open position and barre chords. Additional materials $10.

6 Thu, 3 Aug - 7 Sep

7 - 9 pm Mullum

Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184

HOW MUSIC WORKS - MUSIC THEORY YOU CAN USE with Karl Farren

In this course we will have fun exploring music theory including chords, key, harmony and rhythm. My goal is to unlock some of the mysteries of music theory so you can use this knowledge to broaden and enrich your playing, your singing, your songwriting, your band, your choir, your ukulele group. Feel free to bring along your instrument. Additional materials $10.

Sat & Sun, 26 - 27 Aug

10 am - 4 pm Mullum

Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184

Handcrafts

INTRODUCTION TO FLORISTRY with Leena Martens

Gain hands on experience with practical lessons in flower arranging, hand tied bouquets, wiring fresh blooms, gift wrapping and bow construction. Learn how to prepare, care for and store flowers, botanical names, suitable designs for special occasions and more. Learn a new design each week, which once completed, is yours to take home.

4 Fri, 21 Jul – 11 Aug

9:30 am – 2:30 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $210 for all enrolments)

FLORISTRY INTERMEDIATE with Leena Martens

Create a different floral design each week, ranging from professionally wired flower crowns to stunning modern bouquets and unique statement arrangements, all of which are yours to take home and enjoy. This course is suitable for students who have completed Introduction to Floristry or those who have basic floral experience.

4 Fri, 18 Aug – 8 Sep

9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $295 for all enrolments)

ADVANCED FLORISTRY with Leena Martens

Expand your floristry knowledge even further. This course is for students who have completed our Floristry Introduction and Intermediate courses or those who have some basic floristry experience. Each week offers the opportunity to learn and create six different floral designs ranging from, professionally wired wrist corsages to stunning garden style bouquets and complimentary table arrangements.

4 Thu, 17 Aug – 7 Sep

9:30 am – 2:30 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $335 for all enrolments)

WELDING & METAL FABRICATION with Nyree Smith

Learn to build and repair tubular steel frames with a MIG welder! Experienced welders and novices alike have the opportunity to learn and practice welding tubular steel, both painted and galvanised. Also included is an introduction to techniques and tricks of the trade needed to construct in tubular steel, so you can start planning your own projects for furniture, gates, railings, or repairing the trailer etc.

Sat & Sun, 29 - 30 Jul

9 am - 4 pm Mullum

Concession: $338 Full Fee: $375

PHOTOGRAPHY - YOUR PERSONAL VISION with

Michelle Eabry

Designed for any photographer with a passion to go deeper in their practice and improve their skills of effective image making. You will be encouraged to explore various photographic styles to help define your unique visual path, with a goal to recognise your individual vision and find your voice when it comes to taking photos. All levels of experience are welcome.

6 Wed, 16 Aug - 20 Sep

6 - 9 pm Mullum

Concession: $249 Full Fee: $277

HAND MADE PAPER with

Susan Wright

Create beautiful handmade paper that can be used to add that special touch to a card, letter, invitation or book. In this fun, hands on workshop we use recycled office waste paper and add plants, flowers, raw cotton, embossing and colour to transform it into your own stunning creation. The ideas are endless.

Sat, 29 Jul | 10 am - 1 pm Mullum

Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99

CROCHET LEVEL 2

with Stefanie Kwiatkista

Make and finish a garment of your choice! If you already have some basic crochet knowledge under your belt, come and join me in learning to read and follow patterns all the way through to completing a new item for your wardrobe. This course is for anyone who has completed my course “Crochet for Beginners - Level 1” or has some basic knowledge about crochet and stitching.

2 Sat, 29 Jul - 12 Aug

10 am - 2 pm Mullum

Concession: $117 Full Fee: $130

HAND BUILDING CERAMICS INTRODUCTION with

Lauren Siemonsma

Ochre’s Hand Building workshop is a beautiful ‘entree’ into the world of clay. Come and sip tea and coffee while being guided through all the basics of hand building in our beautiful lightfilled studio. You will learn how to make a pinch pot, coil, slab build, attach handles, legs, etc...even how to glaze and decorate your beautiful pieces.

4 Thu, 3 - 24 Aug

10 am - 1 pm Mullum

Concession: $359 Full Fee: $399

SILVER JEWELLERY - AN INTRODUCTION with Michelle

Walker

Learn the fundamentals of making silver jewellery with this weekend workshop. This introductory course covers the key skills you need for precious metal work; perfect for anyone keen to start the journey of jewellery design and making. You can expect to complete two or three pieces of finished jewellery. Additional materials fee $90.

Sat & Sun, 5 - 6 Aug

9 am - 5 pm Mullum or Sat & Sun, 9 - 10 Sep

9 am - 5 pm Mullum

Concession: $239 Full Fee: $266

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS with Stefanie Kwiatkista

Learn knitting the European way! An efficient and faster way of knitting, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Over the 3 sessions you will learn basic knitting techniques including how to cast on and off, knit and pearl stitches as well as how to decrease and increase stitches whilst creating a simple piece like a scarf, wrap or baby blanket.

3 Wed, 9 - 23 Aug | 9 am - 12 pm Mullum

Concession: $126 Full Fee: $140

WELDING INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith

If you’ve always wanted to learn electric MIG welding but have never had the opportunity, or you may simply want to hone your welding skills, then here’s your chance. Let metal artisan / fabricator, Nyree, with over 30 years’ experience, take you on a journey to greater independence and practical, creative empowerment through the amazing world of metalwork!

Sun, 13 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum or Sat, 19 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum or Sun, 20 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum

Concession: $248 Full Fee: $275

WELDING FOR WOMEN, AN INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith

Learn basic electric (MIG) welding skills while creating your own metal garden tools. Let metal artisan / fabricator, Nyree take you on a journey to greater independence and practical, creative empowerment through the amazing world of metalwork!

Sat, 12 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum

Concession: $248 Full Fee: $275

CHENILLE CHUNKY WOOL BLANKET with Tracey Raymond

Come make this gorgeous soft warm Chenille Chunky Wool throw Blanket. No knitting experience needed.

Sat, 12 Aug | 4 - 8 pm Mullum

Concession: $191 Full Fee: $212

TUFTING RUG MAKING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS with Kelly Hunt

A fun and creative 2-day ‘tufting’ workshop where you’ll create your very own unique rug! Learn the basics of operating a tufting gun and within minutes, you’ll be creating your very own designer rug. Using new and recycled yarns to create one off pieces. Come have some fun!

Sun, 13 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum

Concession: $243 Full Fee: $270

SEWING FOR BEGINNERS with Annie Martin

For the complete beginner to gain confidence and learn all the sewing basics e.g. patterns, cutting, machines and overlockers. Make a simple garment in a fun, stimulating and creative environment. You will need to phone the tutor on enrolment to discuss pattern and material choice.

6 Tue, 15 Aug - 19 Sep

6 - 8:30 pm Byron

Concession: $234 Full Fee: $260

SEWING LEVEL 2 with Annie Martin

A follow-on course for people who have participated in Sewing for Beginners and people who have some sewing skills but would like more confidence, inspiration, and to learn more techniques. Learn how to insert zips, buttonholes, elasticising etc. Complete a garment in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with a highly skilled teacher.

7 Wed, 16 Aug - 20 Sep

6 - 8:30 pm Byron

Concession: $234 Full Fee: $260

MAKE YOUR OWN POTTERY TEA SET with Lauren Siemonsma

Be guided through the steps of how to hand build your very own tea pot and matching tea cups pottery set. Spend a beautiful 4-hour morning together learning the skills to crafting your very own tea set. You will learn techniques across pinch potting, coiling and slab building.

Fri, 18 Aug | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum

Concession: $189 Full Fee: $210

EXPLORING ETCHING with Rachel Dun

Explore the process of metal plate etching; with these techniques you will produce lustrous etchings with velvety tones, on fine quality paper. Bring along a drawing for inspiration, and you will have the opportunity to produce a small edition of your own etchings to take home. You will be fascinated by the possibilities etching can offer.

Sat & Sun, 19 - 20 Aug 9 am - 4 pm Mullum

Concession: $238 Full Fee: $265

LINO BLOCK PRINTING with Just Potts

Many printmaking processes require some serious expertise and equipment. But lino block printing is amongst the easiest method out there and can be done from home using a few basic tools. This course is perfect for you if you want to try printmaking for the first time, no drawing experience needed. Join us in a supportive and empowering environment to explore a new skill. Additional materials $35.

Sat, 19 Aug | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum

Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150

WOODWORK FOR CREATIVE APPLICATIONS with Nyree Smith

A one day workshop exploring the creative aspects of woodworking. You’ll create a garden bench / plant stand built entirely out of recycled timbers using simple assembly techniques so you can make the design unique and individual to your style. We’ll cover the essentials of safe work practices, choosing the right PPE for the job and exploring different power tools and techniques. For the complete novice, or those with a little woodworking experience.

Sun, 10 Sep | 9 am - 4 pm Mullum

Concession: $189 Full Fee: $210

WOODWORK INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith

This is an excellent course for beginners wanting to get the know-how on basic carpentry. The class project is a timber tools caddy, an essential item for any budding carpenter to store their hand tools. You build your very own with recycled timber during the class.

Sat, 9 Sep | 9 am - 4 pm Mullum

Concession: $189 Full Fee: $210

BASKET WEAVING with Eloise Galea

Learn how to create beautiful baskets using natural fibres from plants that grow around us. You will learn how to recognise, gather and prepare local plants for weaving then be shown basic weaving techniques. This is a great way for people to come together and share their creative ideas. It’s fun and very relaxing, but be warned, it’s addictive! Additional materials $20.

3 Fri, 8 - 22 Sep

9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum

Concession: $206 Full Fee: $229

CUTTING-EDGE COLLAGE with Antonella Morelli

Join us as we come together to create collages from diverse creative prompts, exploring different ways of creativity. Express your inner soul through the different exercises and come out with visually appealing images. Discovering how to bring composition principles, contrast, colour, balance, and tension to your piece.

2 Sat, 16 - 23 Sep | 10 am - 2 pm Byron

Concession: $144 Full Fee: $160

Drawing & Painting

PLAYFUL PAINTING WEEKEND with Melanie Dilday

There will be dancing, splashing, spraying, scraping, dripping, laughing and a head-over-heels love affair with colour. Each of us will be painting on a large canvas, adding new layers, in a fun and encouraging environment. Rediscover your enthusiasm for life and uncover painting talents you never knew you had.

Sat & Sun, 26 - 27 Aug

9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mullum

Concession: $189 Full Fee: $210

THE ART OF PAPER AND PRINT with Rachel

Dun

If you’d love to explore the creativity of print, this course could be for you. Discover this amazing technology that has shaped politics, science and culture. Using our newly acquired printing press, you will discover how to make beautiful prints in both relief and intaglio techniques and get your hands dirty – all while having a great time.

8 Mon, 17 Jul - 4 Sep

9:30 am – 3:30 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $370 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $200 for all enrolments)

PLANT LIFE DRAWING 1 with Virginia

Reid

This course will focus on drawing natural forms from life in a variety of mediums, inspired by the botanical work of several famous artists. The morning session will focus on drawing and the afternoon session will involve experimenting with mixed media, including cut and paste collage, monoprinting and constructing compositions for painting. Great for anyone inspired by the natural world of plants and flowers.

8 Tue, 18 Jul - 5 Sep

9:30 am – 3:30 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $370 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $200 for all enrolments)

ART OF JUXTAPOSITION 1 with Virginia Reid

Collage is easy and relies only on a willingness to play with possibilities. Looking at the work of various artists known for their use of collage and gaining inspiration to construct new images for ourselves, no prior experience is necessary. You will be supported to develop the ideas that come from this practice and build a small body of work. A range of printed material will be available but please collect and bring to class any materials you would particularly like to work with.

8 Wed, 19 Jul - 6 Sep

9:30 am – 3:30 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $370 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $200 for all enrolments)

BREATHING THE LAND 1 with Virginia Reid

This art course will focus on deepening our relationship to the landscape we inhabit. We will make use of materials from the landscape to respond to country and incorporate a range of modalities including meditation, walking, observation, drawing, painting and assemblage. Students will be encouraged to work expansively with nature over the duration of the course to refine ideas and bring them to resolution.

8 Thu, 20 Jul - 7 Sep

9:30 am – 3:30 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $370 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $200 for all enrolments)

Sustainability

PERMACULTURE ETHICS, PRINCIPLES AND PATTERNSPDC with

James Nash

What is permaculture and why is it relevant to our world today? How can we integrate the ethics and principles of Permaculture in our daily lives? Explore the foundations of Permaculture as you learn about the underlying patterns in nature and how comprehending and working with them can support you to live a richer, more easeful life.

Fri, 11 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum

Concession: $106 Full Fee: $118

PLANT PROPAGATION AND SEED SAVING

- PDC with Flavia Renata Assuncao

Explore a range of simple plant propagation techniques including cuttings, root division and seed raising to allow you to grow a range of plants for your garden in a simple and cost effective manner. Learn a range of seed saving and storage techniques that empower you to secure the great diversity of food varieties on our planet.

Sat, 12 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Byron

Concession: $106 Full Fee: $118

INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE DESIGN -

PDC with James Nash

The fundamentals of Permaculture design theory and practice. Explore how the elements of nature - earth, water, air and fire - define the unique conditions and opportunities of any site. Learn how to analyse and map these powerful forces to support you to work with, rather than against them to achieve your lifestyle and production goals.

Sun, 13 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum

Concession: $106 Full Fee: $118

BEEKEEPING with

Steve Fowler

Introducing potential bee keepers to the delight and fascination of this rewarding hobby. The session covers safety, myth busting, hands-on bee keeping (Steve will bring along a beehive), legal requirements and the most important thing - how to get started!

Sun, 3 Sep | 10 am - 6 pm Mullum

Concession: $134 Full Fee: $149

NATIVE BEE KEEPING with

Frank Adcock

Social, semi-social and stingless bees all play a hugely important role in the Australian ecosystem, pollinating our unique wildflowers and more. Learn about bee morphology, nesting biology, foraging behaviour, the importance of bees in natural systems, and the effectiveness of stingless bees as a pollinator of farms and gardens.

Sat, 9 Sep | 9:30 am - 1 pm Mullum

Concession: $86 Full Fee: $95

SOLITARY NATIVE BEES with

Sharon Gibson

Native bees are fascinating creatures that are important pollinators and are vital to increasing fruit and vegetable yield. Unlike European and Native stingless bees, Solitary bees do not live in hives. Learn how to create a haven for bees in your garden, providing year round nectar, pollen and building materials that bees need. Make a solitary bee hotel to take home for your own garden.

Mon, 21 Aug | 10 am - 5 pm Mullum

Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150

NATIVE ANIMALS FOR NATURAL PEST MANAGEMENT with Sharon Gibson

Native animals like birds, frogs, lizards, and dragon flies, are much better than humans at catching insects like grasshoppers and caterpillars that eat our valuable garden produce. And they love doing it!! Come and learn how to attract them to your garden, create a safe habitat and food source for them and ultimately supporting native species that are under threat.

2 Tue, 29 Aug - 5 Sep

10 am - 4 pm Mullum

Concession: $180 Full Fee: $200

NATURAL BUILDING INTRODUCTION with Dani Wolff

Come along to learn about various earthen building materials such as Strawbales, Cob, Mudbricks & Lightearth, and learn how to use them in your project.

Sat, 2 Sep | 9 am - 3 pm Mullum

Concession: $178 Full Fee: $198

SOILS - ORGANIC MANAGEMENT - PDC with Joey Venables

Get to know your own soil - what is it made of, what will grow well in it and how you can improve your soil to make the most of what it has to offer. Delve into the world of compost, soil nutrition and microbiology as we explore some of the myriad of ways you can build a healthy, fertile, robust soil through organic practices that will help you to grow food packed full of life force.

Fri, 8 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum

Concession: $106 Full Fee: $118

TREES AND PERENNIAL CROPS - CREATING FOOD FORESTSPDC with Bunya Halasz

Learn how to design, establish and care for your own diverse, tree based food production system in a low maintenance fashion that works with nature’s fundamental processes of land and soil repair. Discover a huge array of fruit and nut trees from around the world that thrive in our warm, subtropical climate including indigenous bush foods.

Sat, 9 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Byron

Concession: $106 Full Fee: $118

VEGETABLES - INTEGRATED ORGANIC PRODUCTION - PDC with Bunya Halasz

Explore a comprehensive range of Organic Gardening techniques including composting, crop rotation, companion planting and natural pest and disease management. Create a ‘no-dig garden’ from local, low cost materials and learn about seasonal planting in the humid Subtropics.

Sun, 10 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Byron

Concession: $106 Full Fee: $118

NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND WILD FOODS with Joey Venables

Join us for an introduction into the wonderful world of plant identification and become familiar with some of our local rainforest species and unique wild foods. In the spirit of fun and inquiry, we will cover some basic and intermediate level botanic terminology, identify rainforest species, plant families, and discover what edible fruits, shoots and roots are available in this area.

Sat, 16 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum

Concession: $111 Full Fee: $123

ENGLISH SKILLS FOR WORK AND STUDY 1 with Lel Sebastian

How confident are you using English for work and study? Do you think your English skills need a boost? Look no further! This course will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening, and includes lots of practical activities and tasks that are relevant for work and study in Australia. Let us help you achieve your English language goals!

8 Wed, 19 Jul – 6 Sep

9 am - 12 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $100 for all enrolments)

ENGLISH SKILLS FOR WORK AND STUDY 2 with Lel Sebastian

This course is aimed at students who have completed English Skills 1, or who have basic English work and study skills but would like to make improvements. English Skills 2 will provide a supportive learning environment for furthering your English skills in the key areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. As well as plenty of practical activities, the course will include grammar and pronunciation practice, as these are essential to effective written and spoken communication.

8 Tue, 18 Jul – 5 Sep

5:30 - 8:30 pm Mullum

Full Fee: $400 *Ace Program Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $100 for all enrolments)

GERMAN LEVEL 2 with Stefanie Kwiatkista

A continuation of the German for Beginners – Level 1 course or for those who have some basic knowledge of German. Students will learn more reading, writing and conversational skills in a fun atmosphere.

6 Thu, 27 Jul - 31 Aug

6:30 - 8:30 pm Mullum

Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS LEVEL 2 with Erica Susanna

Improve your basic Italian language skills and enhance your confidence to help you communicate when you travel, when you meet Italian people, or if you simply want to improve your language skills. Come and join us for all the fun!

8 Mon, 31 Jul - 18 Sep

6:30 - 8:30 pm Mullum

Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240

SO FRENCH! FRENCH BEGINNERS with Séverine Didier

Taught by a native French speaker, this introductory course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of French. You will develop a sound basic knowledge of the structure of the language and practice the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Various authentic and audio-visual material support this integrated approach to language learning.

8 Tue, 1 Aug - 19 Sep

6:30 - 8:30 pm Online

Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

SO FRENCH LEVEL 2 with Séverine Didier

This is a French class for beginners who have achieved essential foundations. You already know basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions to get to know people in French. You can introduce yourself in the present tense. You have completed “So French!” Level 1 or you have already learnt French before so that you have gained basic skills to communicate with French speakers. Now, it’s time to use those communication skills in class and dive deeper.

8 Wed, 2 Aug - 20 Sep

6:30 - 8:30 pm Online

Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? with Monique Lavail

In this intermediate French conversation course, improve your conversational French through exploring topics with your peers whilst practicing questions and presenting your own view. Ideal if you want to enjoy a practical and social experience while you learn more about our spoken language and French culture. Previous exposure to French speaking experiences and good basic grammar and vocabulary are essential for this interactive course.

8 Wed, 2 Aug - 20 Sep

5 - 7 pm Byron

Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS with Yolanda Santiago

A fun and friendly introduction to the Spanish language, this course will cover pronunciation, understanding and development of vocabulary, basic reading and conversation. Some homework is involved.

8 Mon, 31 Jul - 18 Sep

5:30 - 7:30 pm Byron

Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERSLEVEL 2 with Yolanda Santiago

This is a continuation of the Spanish for Beginners course or for those who have a basic knowledge of Spanish. Yolanda will extend your reading, vocabulary and conversational abilities.

8 Wed, 2 Aug - 27 Sep

5:30 - 7:30 pm Byron

Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

SPANISH INTERMEDIATE with Yolanda Santiago

This is a continuation course of Spanish for beginners level 2. The course is for those who have completed both courses or have an equivalent knowledge of the Spanish language. The main focus of this course is conversation, vocabulary extension and basic grammar, all conducted in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

8 Thu, 3 Aug - 21 Sep

5:30 - 7:30 pm Byron

Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

Wellbeing

INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE With

Michelle MacAnally

Interested in the human body and how it works? This course will open your eyes to the fascinating world just under your skin. Learn simple and effective ways to calm the nervous system and give the gift of relaxation to your friends and family.

8 Thu, 27 Jul – 14 Sep l 9 am- 4 pm Byron

Full Fee: $250 *Ace Program Fee: $0 (additional resource fee $120 for all enrolments) see p. 4

EARTH LOVE

with Antoinette Ensbey

Feeling helpless or powerless in today’s current world climate? Come and learn to adjust your perspective and look at the opportunities presented instead. Discovering how to cultivate active hope and feel more confident that the solutions can be found, both for the mental and climate crisis. Be guided to develop pro-environmental behaviour by making the connection between environmental activity and mental sanity.

6 Fri, 28 Jul - 1 Sep | 10 am - 12 pm Byron

Concession: $162 Full Fee: $180

GOLF FOR BEGINNERS

with Chris Graham

These classes are for golfers of all levels from the beginner to the regular club golfer and offer a relaxed and friendly learning environment at the Ocean Shores Golf Club with Chris Graham, a Certified PGA Professional. Classes are scheduled over five weeks covering all of the basics including short game, long game and on-course play.

5 Tue, 1 - 29 Aug

12:15 - 2:15 pm Ocean Shores or 5 Fri, 18 Aug - 15 Sep 9:30 - 11:30 am Ocean Shores

Concession: $166 Full Fee: $185

PILATES OVER 50’S with Angela McWhinney

Pilates For Over 50’s teaches you the foundations of Pilates, progressing over the weeks to build strength and flexibility as you work through the full range of movement to increase mobility and core strength. In this course you’ll establish new movement pathways as you learn alignment, breathing, core connection, balance and flow. (Not suitable for those with spinal conditions and injuries that inhibit movement or require rehabilitation).

8 Fri, 4 Aug - 22 Sep

10 - 11:30 am Mullum

Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240

FACE YOGA with Vanamala Mayr-Reisch

Lift your Face! Lift your Spirit! Face yoga uses muscle exercises, conscious breathing and body poses to tighten, tone and lift your face naturally. During this course you will learn a set of exercises to smooth wrinkles, lift droopy eyelids, improve your eyesight, reduce double chins and define your jawline, which you can practice at home and easily integrate into your daily life.

4 Thu, 3 - 24 Aug | 10 am - 12 pm Mullum

Concession: $111 Full Fee: $123

THE RADDEST SELF CARE COURSE EVA with

Marissa Treichel

Rad Self Care is a creative personal adventure!

Incorporating beginner friendly art, reflective writing activities, and a sprinkling of easy-to-follow Cassettes 80s dance to address the seven essential areas of self-care: Emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, social, financial and relational. When we bring sparkles of attention to even one aspect, the whole self benefits.

5 Thu, 3 - 31 Aug | 2 - 4 pm Mullum

Concession: $220 Full Fee: $245

CRYSTAL AWAKENING LEVEL 1 with Kelly McGivern

In this 1 Day IICT Approved Workshop, come and experience the loving, powerful energies of crystals and how they can assist you in activating the wisdom of your heart and soul as you experience your own divinity. Awaken and develop your own unique individual healing powers as you tap into your intuition, creativity, inspiration, higher self and your heart as you take this powerful journey with the crystal kingdom.

Sat, 5 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm Byron

Concession: $144 Full Fee: $160

REIKI LEVEL 1 with

Catherine Harrison

Reiki is the gentle Japanese method of hands-on energy healing that works on all levels of a person and is simple to use and easy to learn. You will learn how to Reiki yourself, children, pets and plants. You will receive an attunement into Reiki Level 1, an ancient healing symbol of protection and a certificate on completion. Empower yourself today and bring this ancient healing art into your life.

Sat & Sun, 5 - 6 Aug

10 am - 4 pm Byron OR Sat & Sun, 12 - 13 Aug

10 am - 4 pm Byron

Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184

REIKI LEVEL 2 with

Catherine Harrison

Continue your Reiki journey as we explore the symbols in healing, then learn to draw and use these symbols. We will explore the power of distance healing, house and space clearings and hands on healings. We dive into the chakras and the energy bodies, learning how to balance, cleanse and clear any blocks preventing you from moving forward in your life. Deepen your healing journey through expanding your healing abilities. Pre-requisitemust have completed Reiki Level I.

Fri, Sat & Sun, 22 - 24 Sep

10 am - 5 pm Byron

Concession: $269 Full Fee: $299

*Ace Program Fee: $0 ($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

TAROT READING - BEGINNERS with

Dee De Haas

Tap into your inner psyche in a beautiful and powerful way by learning to read tarot. Read for yourself, friends and family, or start up your own Tarot Reading business. This course will activate your spiritual intuitiveness and personal development, as well as the confidence to read for others.

6 Tue, 8 Aug - 12 Sep

6 - 8 pm Byron

Concession: $162 Full Fee: $180

TAROT INTERMEDIATE

with Dee De Haas

This is an intensive course for tarot enthusiasts who wish to dive deeply into the amazing world of tarot. This course will assist you to strengthen your unique and intuitive/psychic connection with the traditional Rider Waite Smith archetypes. This 6-week workshop is a follow-on course from Beginners Tarot.

6 Thu, 10 Aug - 14 Sep | 6 - 8 pm Byron

Concession: $162 Full Fee: $180

SELF HELP FOR ANXIETY with Dee De Haas

Enjoy the warmth, care and fun of a therapeutic environment while learning proven strategies to reduce uncontrolled worry and anxiety using group work, Mindfulness and CBT strategies, which are proven to be the most effective and empowering tools to get you back on your feet if you are struggling emotionally.

6 Fri, 11 Aug - 15 Sep | 11 am - 1 pm Byron

Concession: $162 Full Fee: $180

*Ace Program Fee: $0 ($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

LAUGHTER YOGA FOR JOY AND WELLBEING with Paulette Bray-Narai

Laughter Yoga is a simple and innovative technique based on “acting happiness.” Modern research has proven that laughter (be it fake or genuine) has profound therapeutic health benefits. If your body acts happy, your mind will follow! In this workshop you will learn how to enjoy the many physical and psychological benefits that come from laughing for the fun of it.

Mon, 14 Aug | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Byron

Concession: $45 Full Fee: $50

NADA YOGA WITH SANSKRIT MANTRAS with Mico Sundari

Learn the practical essence of Nada Yoga: the Yoga of Sound. Understanding this method for adjusting your own frequency, can fundamentally shift your life! These classes holistically cover breathing and vocal exercises, and the basic knowledge and pronunciation of Sanskrit mantras. After completing this class, you will be able to create your own daily chanting practice to consciously enhance your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Sat & Sun, 26 - 27 Aug

9 am - 12 pm Mullum

Concession: $108 Full Fee: $120

HEALING THE CRITICAL VOICE with Adam

Blanch

Learn how to better understand, manage and heal the dialogue of your inner critic. This critical voice can make life extremely difficult, even intolerable, for many people. Its demands, negativity and judgments can ruin lives. This 1-day course gives you the opportunity to rewrite your survival programming and turn the ‘enemy within’ into your greatest ally.

Sat, 26 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Byron

Concession: $122 Full Fee: $135

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (STANDARD) with Andy Kelly

In this internationally recognised training you will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.

Sat & Sun, 26 - 27 Aug

9 am - 5 pm Byron

Concession: $234 Full Fee: $260

*Ace Program Fee: $0 ($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

FOLLOW YOUR CAMINO DREAM with Louise Sommer

Are you dreaming of walking the Spanish pilgrimage to Santiago in Spain? In this workshop you learn how to walk this beautiful pilgrimage from the stage of preparations, to the finished pilgrimage, with ease on your body, mind and feet. Learn everything practical from how to best prepare for your pilgrimage, to how to walk your Camino (with the least amount of pain and injuries.) Discover how to make the best of your Camino and the adventures awaiting you.

Sat, 26 Aug | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Byron

Concession: $98 Full Fee: $109

HEARTMATH RESILIENCE® ADVANTAGE with Laura Shore

Explore the HeartMath® techniques which are based on more than 20 years of peer reviewed research. You’ll discover tools to enhance your ability to selfregulate emotions, focus, reduce stress and recharge our energy with breath meditation techniques. Resulting in restorative sleep, enhanced vitality and ongoing resilience. This is a powerful skillset to prepare you to thrive in a world of flux and challenge.

3 Sat, 26 Aug - 9 Sep | 1 - 3 pm Mullum

Concession: $108 Full Fee: $120

INTUITIVE CHAKRA HEALING

with Catherine Harrison

Develop your skills in attuning to your intuition, understanding the chakras and trusting the guidance you receive when working with the chakras for yourself and others. Discover energy healing techniques for grounding, protection and connecting to the light. And learn how to remove blocks, clear debris, cords, and unwanted energies. Certificate received upon completion.

Fri, Sat & Sun, 1 - 3 Sep

10 am - 4 pm Byron

Concession: $243 Full Fee: $270

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE MASSAGE PART I

with Howard Rontal

Add Myofascial Release methods to your existing therapeutic skill-set to deliver an even more in-depth treatment to your friends, family or clients. Used to relieve anything from chronic pain to common complaints such as lower back pain, these 32 myofascial release strokes are easily integrated into your existing routine or offered as a standalone treatment.

Fri, Sat & Sun, 8 - 10 Sep

Fri 5 - 6 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am - 6 pm Byron

Concession: $315 Full Fee: $350

BEHAVIOUR AND RESPONSE TRAINING (BART) WORK with

Andy Kelly

Suitable for staff who provide care and support for adults in community or residential settings. BART works effectively and safely with adults in care who deal with challenging and high risk behaviours. This training provides you with a framework which supports self-responsibility and a whole-of-organisation approach to the management of people who use challenging or concerning behaviours.

Sat, 19 Aug | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Byron

Concession: $122 Full Fee: $135

*Ace Program Fee: $0 ($50 admin fee applies) see p.4

Sourdough is a not-for-profit organisation auspiced by Byron Region Community College (BRCC). The two enjoy a nearly decade-long relationship, bound by a shared commitment to learning and community. Through being a part of the BRCC family, Sourdough enhances its member’s ability to create business pathways into courses and certificate programs that complement their business development and amplifies the good that it delivers to the Northern Rivers community.

We are pleased to announce that Sourdough in collaboration with the BRCC, will now be facilitating our first accredited program, BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business.

Course overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals establishing or carrying on business as a sole trader or contractor, as well as those supporting the establishment of a new venture as part of a larger organisation.

These learners will apply a broad range of competencies in varied contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a small team. This program suits entry level business owners and operators where useful tools and resources are designed to operate a micro- business.

The BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business contains 10 units. 4 core units and 6 elective units.

One of the advantages of studying with us is that you can complete this accredited course virtually with the supervision and expert guidance of our qualified trainers.

Take classes online to suit your schedule which gives your learning flexibility. With the virtual option, your other commitments can still fit into your study program without holding you back from taking this next step for your business development.

To find out more and apply visit www.byroncollege.org.au/courses/Category/Business

Stephanie Nedosyko

Student StoryCertificate III in Horticulture and Certificate III in Permaculture

Having grown up in Adelaide, at the age of 24 I made the decision to leave, in search of the subtropics, sunshine and a new way of life. I luckily ended up in the Byron Shire. I studied Certificate III in Commercial Cookery back in 2015, and had been working as a Chef. But the fast paced, high pressure cheffing lifestyle had definitely taken its toll on my body and my mental health, sadly making me lose interest in cooking. Fortunately throughout the Covid lockdown, I was able to spend more time in the garden and found my passion for growing high quality, nutritious, organic foods and living more self-sufficiently.

Originally tossing up between studying Permaculture or Horticulture, I knew I wanted to learn about plant identification and plant physiology, so I’m glad I chose Certificate III in Horticulture. Best decision of my life to go back to studying as an adult. The fact that the course was fully funded by the NSW government was a big motivation to study this course.

The biggest highlight of the course was the connections and lifelong friends I have made. We had so many laughs over the year. Going through the floods together definitely made us closer as a group. The teachers were absolutely FANTASTIC! Each being so unique and individual, and brought with them a different style of teaching/learning. After completion I actually really missed my teachers.

Studying started to bring back my passion for cooking and I realised I can incorporate cooking and gardening/Horticulture into my future. The dream is to have a paddock-to-plate situation, incorporating locally grown organic produce, local wines and ethical meats; bringing the community together for beautiful feasts.

My greatest achievement would be just completing the course! I went from working full-time, to working 3 days a week and studying 2. I really struggled juggling my work/life balance with my study load. I thought I wouldn’t make it at many stages along the way. Reaching out to Kat in Student Support eased so much of my stress and anxiety. If you feel overwhelmed or that you are falling behind, reach out. Kat and Di are fantastic! They really want you to succeed :)

After completing Certificate III in Horticulture, I was very eager to continue my studies, so I decided to enroll in Certificate III in Permaculture with the College. To those thinking about studying this course or any at Byron Community College, DO IT! Best decision of my life.