Photography

CYANOTYPE PRINTING with Raimond de Weerdt Without any photographic knowledge or specialist equipment, it is possible to create beautiful images with the cyanotype process on a range of surfaces such as fine art papers, silk and cloth. Also known as shadowgraphs or blue-prints, this fascinating photographic printing process can be used to create fine art prints, cards or bespoke books. Why not try something new and learn a new technique to create beautiful pieces of artwork at home. Additional materials $20. Sun, 7 Mar | 10am - 2pm Mullum Concession: $76 Full Fee: $84

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS with Michelle Eabry

NEW Have a digital camera but don’t know how to use it? Explore the basics of photography and gain a better understanding of your camera’s manual settings in this two-day workshop. Topics covered will include explanations and examples of ISO, shutter speed and aperture and how these settings work together. Other topics discussed will include depth of field, selective focusing and manual exposure. 2 Sat, 6 - 13 Feb | 10am - 4pm Mullum Concession: $157 Full Fee: $174 PHOTOGRAPHY - YOUR PERSONAL VISION with Michelle Eabry

NEW This six-week course is designed for any photographer with a passion to go deeper in their practice and improve their skills of effective image making. Students will be encouraged to explore various photographic styles to help define their unique visual path, with a goal to recognise their individual vision and find their voice when it comes to taking photos. Students with all levels of experience are welcome. 6 Wed, 24 Feb - 31 Mar | 6 - 9pm Mullum Concession: $227 Full Fee: $252

Cass, Photography – Your Personal Vision

Student: Certificate III in Horticulture & 2020 Community Colleges Australia Student of the Year Award Finalist

Polly started studying with the Byron Community College when her parents were desperately trying to find something to build some much needed social skills, following on from her late diagnosis of autism in her early teenage years and her negative experience of schooling and ongoing bullying from peers.

Born in Cambodia and adopted by Australian parents, a move from Queensland to NSW, saw Polly leave school at Year 9. Without her Year 10 School Certificate, many pathways were closed to her and so she started enrolling in some non-accredited art courses in 2018. Fast forward to the end of 2019, and Polly had completed 11 short courses. At each course, Polly’s confidence in social groups grew as she connected regularly with members of the community.

With careful consideration and the backing of her parents, tutors and College staff, Polly enrolled in the Certificate III in Horticulture in January 2020. Starting out with a carer by her side, she resigned after a few weeks, as Polly wanted to go it alone. She became an integral part of the class and her commitment to learning and uptake of knowledge throughout has been a joy to watch. Polly was one of the first students in her class to complete and achieve her certificate of attainment.

Surrounded by great tutors and mature age students, provided a safe and supportive learning environment giving her a new stability in her life. Polly’s self-awareness and resilience grew as she witnessed fellow students experiencing their own issues, which provided a previously unknown perspective for her situation.

Maria speaks of the College being a life saver for her daughter, as she watches Polly’s confidence and willingness to try new things and set goals gaining momentum daily. Polly has secured a job with a local Herb Nursery that specialises in employing people living with a Disability.

Maria says at the beginning of this journey they needed a win with Polly. She now calls Polly’s story ‘A Miracle’ and shares Polly’s story for other parents and young people like Polly to find inspiration and hope from it.