Byron Community College Term 3 Course Program 2021

BYRON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Create your future

TERM 3 COURSE PROGRAM

July - September 2021

www.byroncollege.org.au

ENROLMENTS & GENERAL INFORMATION

How to Enrol

CONTENTS Full Qualifications

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Permaculture 7 Business 8 Computers 10

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

Cooking 12 Writing 13 Music, Performance & Dance

ONLINE

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Photography 17 Handcrafts 18 Drawing & Painting

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Sustainable Living

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Languages 27 Wellbeing 28 Sourdough Business Pathways 31

Director: Richard Vinycomb

Visit www.byroncollege.org.au

IN PERSON Visit the College campus offices Mullumbimby: Cnr Burringbar & Gordon St (Weekdays 9 - 5) Byron Bay: Lvl 1, 107 Jonson St (opposite Woolworths. Check website for opening hours)

VET Manager: Nicole Steel Marketing & Course Coordinator: Vicki Walker Finance Officer: Linda Hung Foundation Skills Coordinators: Di Meehan, Cate Coorey Student Support: Katherina Kiss Administration: Leonie Turner-Mann, MaryJane Manning, Robyn Robotham, Shellie Nicholls, Anthony Hobbs, Peta McCallum, Alison Gaylard, Cate Bales, Caroline Price, Shu Ge, Brianna O’Connell Sourdough Business Pathways Management: Fiona Sheridan Sourdough Admin: Jackie Wallin, Megan Kruger, Chris Byrne Design & Layout: Bona Yu Front cover image: Visual Art Student

@byroncollege facebook/byroncollege 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.

Gre e ting s, As we embark on another exciting new term packed full of courses and learning opportunities, it’s been wonderful to see so many new and returning students on campus in the past 6 months. The desire to upskill, learn something new or simply just meet and connect with others is such an integral part of our community. Enjoy the new program and hopefully find something that ignites something new and exciting for you. See below for some highlights (and there have been many) from the term just been. We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!

Regional Student Art Award As our community and the world at large continue to navigate our climate struggles and opportunities, it was very timely and an honour for Byron Community College Director Richard Vinycomb to present the prize for the regional 2020 Young Environmental Protectors (YEP) competition. YEP is a High School Art Competition open to Northern Rivers students, sponsored by local businesses including the College, presenting them with an opportunity to creatively express their concerns and hopes for the future of their environment. Their works were judged by a panel of judges including Byron College arts tutor Virginia Reid. Tayha Martin from Murwillumbah High School received a $1,000 prize for her beautiful mixed media piece, Biodiversity.

Tutor Awards In other award news it was very exciting to hear that two of our Permaculture tutors were recognised for their tireless work and commitment to permaculture at the recent Australian Permaculture Convergence (APC).

Julianne Hartmann, one of our Certificate III in Permaculture tutors received an Elders Award – in recognition of her significant contribution to the permaculture community (at least 25 years of active permaculture involvement).

Bunya Halasz, Permaculture Design Course tutor received a Community Service Award – in recognition of his significant contributions to the permaculture community in the last 10 years.

Congratulations Jules & Bunya!

In shot left to right, Tayha Martin, Murwillumbah HS student, along with her art teacher, Bev Cooke, Tony Barry (competition organiser) and Byron Community College director Richard Vinycomb.

Stud y loca lly and t a k e y our c a r e e r to th e next l ev el Nationally Recognised Training Byron Regional Community College - RTO ID 90013 - is a Registered Training Organisation approved to deliver Nationally Recognised Training. With over 28 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.

Fe e - f re e tr ai n i n g av ai l a b le Did you know many of our courses are subsidised by the NSW Government and in some cases bring the cost of your course down to $0. We currently offer 2 different types of subsidised training.

Sma rt & Sk i lled Provides heavily subsidised training courses for young people, job seekers and school leavers to gain skills in Australia’s growing industries. Smart and Skilled qualifications are subsidised by the NSW Government. Many of our full qualifications have full or part fee subsidies available for NSW Residents.

ACE P ro gr am NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

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

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Ar e y ou e l i gi b le?

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.

Ce n tre l in k Ap p r o v ed

Our full qualifications are Centrelink approved and you may be eligible for Austudy. *This training is subsidised by the NSW Government

MASSAGE CLINIC - BYRON CAMPUS Our Certificate IV in 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!

Mondays, 12 Jul – 27 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Cost: $20 per person for a one hour session (towels are not included in the fee, see website for details of what to bring) Bookings essential through our website www.byroncollege.org.au

HLTAID001 - PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION Mon 19 July 9am - 12pm Mullum or Sat 28 Aug 9am - 12pm Byron or Thu 16 Sep 9am – 12pm Mullum Concession: $71 Full fee: $79

HLTAID004 - PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY FIRST AID RESPONSE IN AN EDUCATION & CARE SETTING Mon 19 July 9am - 5pm Mullum or Sat 28 Aug 9am - 5pm Byron or Thu 16 Sep 9am – 5pm Mullum Concession: $162 Full fee: $180

HLTAID003 - PROVIDE FIRST AID Mon 19 July 9am - 4pm Mullum or Sat 28 Aug 9am - 4pm Byron or Thu 16 Sep 9am – 4pm Mullum Concession: $126 Full fee: $140

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

These first aid courses are run by Allens Training RTO (RTO number 90909) who will issue successful participants with a Statement of Attainment

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N a t i o n a l l y R ecognised Tra i nin g CHC33015 - CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING / DISABILITY) Want to make a real difference in the lives of the ageing and those living with a disability? A career in Individual Support can mean working within a secure and flexible employment environment. With an increasing ageing population and 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 sector of your choosing. You can specialise in aged care or disability,or increase your job opportunities and do both!

Mondays and Tuesdays, 19 Jul - 14 Dec 2021 | 9 am - 4 pm

Plan ahead and register your interest to study in 2022 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

HLT42015 CERTIFICATE IV IN MASSAGE THERAPY Are you 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.

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

CHC33015 - CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING / DISABILITY)

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Want to make a real difference in the lives of the ageing and those living with a disability? A career in Individual Support can mean working within a secure and flexible employment environment. With an increasing ageing population and 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 sector of your choosing. You can specialise in aged care or disability, or increase your job opportunities and do both!

CHC42015 - 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, where you will be provided the opportunity to practice your new skills.

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, Bamboo Basics, Native Bee Keeping and more. For those who want to delve deeper, we offer longer courses like our highly popular Certificate III or Certificate IV in Permaculture, or for those seeking employment in the horticulture field Certificate III in 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.

We have a purpose designed 1-acre permaculture site, located at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens, where students are able to gain hands-on experience in a permaculture environment.

Follow your passion and immerse yourself in this Modular Permaculture Design Course held in the beautiful Byron Shire. In this hands-on course you will discover how Permaculture principles can develop resilient systems, contributing to environmental, social and personal well-being. Through gaining a clear understanding of these principles you will be able to apply them to your everyday life and surroundings – from a small home garden to commercial production. Learn how to design, build and maintain abundantly productive food gardens and human settlements with a deep reverence of nature’s patterns and cycles. Run over 14 days this course is designed in a modular format for flexible learning and can be completed over a period of up to 12 months. In order to receive the internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate you must complete all modules within this timeframe and then attend the final 3 days of the course and satisfactorily complete an Individual Permaculture Design Project.

Fri, Sat & Sun, various dates between the 27 Aug - 28 Nov | 9 am - 5 pm Concession: $1169 Full Fee: $1299

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PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC) with Bunya Halasz, James Nash, Joey Venables, Sharon Gibson and Erin Young

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BACKYARD FOOD PRODUCTION with Lauren O’Reilly 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.

Tuesdays, 20 Jul – 7 Sep 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Full Fee: $250 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $80 for all enrolments)

CREATING 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.

Thursdays, 15 Jul – 2 Sep | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Full Fee: $250 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $80 for all enrolments)

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CARING FOR WATER PLACES with Cate Coorey Do you live near a creek, river or estuary that looks in poor shape? Are you interested in helping them come back to life? Sadly, many of our beautiful water places are seriously degraded through development and historic land use practices. In this course you will learn how to determine the quality of your waterway and gain knowledge and experience to take steps to fix it, in the process restoring aquatic plant and animal life, drawing down some carbon and healing the planet.

Mondays, 9 Aug – 13 Sep | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Full Fee: $270 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $80 for all enrolments)

BAMBOO BASICS PART 2 with Jules Hartmann Starting fresh or building on the skills learnt in Bamboo Basics Part 1. You will delve deeper into the 1001 multifunctional uses for this incredible renewable resource and master the basics of designing to build with bamboo. Held at the beautiful Mullumbimby Community Gardens. Join us for one of the most comprehensive bamboo courses available in Australia.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 2 Nov – 1 Dec | 9 am – 4 pm Full Fee: $400 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $100 for all enrolments)

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Plan ahead and register your interest to study in 2022 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

AHC33816 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.

Do you want to grow your permaculture know-how right in the green heart of Northern NSW? A career in permaculture is richly rewarding, where you can 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. The course will kick-off with a 3-day residential immersion experience at Djanbung Gardens in Nimbin - a purpose designed permaculture education centre and living learn-scape; campus of Permaculture College Australia, and home of Robyn Francis.

AHC30716 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.

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AHC42116 CERTIFICATE IV IN PERMACULTURE

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Business DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY with Kylie Mowbray-Allen Find out how to grow your business and get visible online with a digital marketing strategy!

Digital Marketing in a nutshell is simply all the ways that you’re seen online - from your social channels to your email marketing, to the message you’re conveying in your branding and on your website. Nail your digital marketing by getting a strategy. Create one together in this workshop and lift your digital marketing game!

Tue & Thu, 13 - 15 Jul | 3 - 5 pm ONLINE Concession: $122 Full Fee: $135

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GET YOUR WEBSITE CONVERTING with Kylie Mowbray-Allen NEW You only have THREE

SECONDS from when a visitor arrives on your site where they decide to leave or stay – so make it count. If you already have a website, or you’re in the stages of growing one, this course will help get your website visitors doing what you want them to do and improve your conversion rate!

Tue & Thu, 20 - 22 July | 3 - 5 pm ONLINE Concession: $122 Full Fee: $135

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WEBDESIGN WITH WORDPRESS with Gerold Mayr

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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. Only basic computer knowledge is required to participate.

6 Fri, 30 Jul - 3 Sep | 1 - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $269 Full Fee: $299

PHOTOSHOP FOR BEGINNERS with Tirza Abb Want to create posters, manipulate images, add text, save for web and print in a supportive and informative class?

This well-designed course starts with a basic understanding of the interface and leads you step-by-step into the world of adjustments, touch-ups, layers, text and masks, leaving you fully enabled to create and adjust your own artwork once the course is complete.

Basic computer skills and filing are required, and an Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud account - prices start at $14.29 per month.

6 Mon, 2 Aug - 6 Sep | 6 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $259 Full Fee: $288

BOOKKEEPING FOR SMALL BUSINESS with Rob Blaine Running your own business can be a daunting task, especially when you’re starting out.

This course uses Xero accounting software, but the principles learned can be applied across any modern software.

Accounting made fun and easy, giving you the confidence to run your business and keep your own records. Basic computer skills required.

5 Wed, 4 Aug - 1 Sep | 6 - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $140 Full Fee: $155

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YOUTUBE FOR BUSINESS AND BRANDING with Freedom Vivian YouTube Secrets and Strategies. Are you an Activist, Artist, Business Owner or Entrepreneur wanting to build your influence online? From building traffic and brand awareness to growing your tribe and expanding your social reach.

Course covers Video and Marketing techniques, Business strategy, Branding, and Mindset. It’s time to hit play.

2 Mon, 9 - 16 Aug | 9 am - 3 pm Mullum Concession: $167 Full Fee: $186

CANVA FOR BUSINESS

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

with Kylie Mowbray-Allen

with Julie Hamilton

VLOGGING FOR BEGINNERS with Julie Hamilton NEW Want to promote

your company, brand, or simply get your views across then learn how to get your Vlog on! In this short course you will learn the basics of vlogging and how to promote your vlog online.

Vlogging is one of the most effective ways to reach a big audience. It’s an excellent marketing tool and can take your personal brand to a whole new level. It’s simple, cheap and easy to do when you know how.

2 Tue, 31 Aug - 7 Sep | 5 - 8 pm ONLINE Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

POWER PINTEREST with Louise Sommer If you want to sell your products or services online then Pinterest is a must! And Pinterest is easy! Pinterest consumers want to buy, and they want to be inspired to buy. In other words, you simply cannot afford to miss out on this powerful and user-friendly media platform.

Sun, 5 Sep | 10 am - 3 pm Byron Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest or Snapchat? Find out how to choose the best social media platforms for your personal and business needs.

Plus, learn how to create compelling content, develop social media marketing strategies, promote and grow your personal or company brand, manage your online reputation and use data to measure success. Whether you’re starting your own business or working for a brand, social media marketing is crucial in today’s business landscape.

This is not a beginners social media course.

3 Fri, 3 - 17 Sep | 9 am - 1 pm ONLINE Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

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. This course aims to make you a better phone photographer, but will also touch base on social media platforms and various apps to make photo sharing easier.

Wed, 15 Sep | 9 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $112 Full Fee: $124

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If you’re a business owner or manage the marketing for a business, then this course will help you get on brand, connect you to your ideal audience, and have you understanding the Canva platform so you can create better graphics. Ideal for beginners to Canva or those with some experience, we’ll have you setting up your brand kit, creating your own style guide, templates, and even a video!

4 Tue, 10 - 19 Aug | 3 pm - 5 pm ONLINE Concession: $112 Full Fee: $124

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Computers TECH SAVVY SENIORS with Tirza Abb 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, helping grandchildren with school work, or chatting with family and friends far away 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 Thu, 5 Aug - 9 Sep 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $15 Full Fee: $15

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 Tue, 3 - 24 Aug 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $173 Full Fee: $192

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.

Wed, 11 Aug 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $80 Full Fee: $89

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INTERNET SECURITY 101 with Gerold Mayr

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A course in basic safety around email, payments, log-in details, websites, Social Media. This workshop will teach awareness and essential principals on how to stay secure when using the Internet. Basic computer knowledge required.

Fri, 13 Aug | 9 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $65 Full Fee: $72

Co oking VEGAN TRANSITION with Arianne Schreiber Have you thought about becoming vegan but don’t know what to eat?

Learn how to make the transition to becoming vegan easy as you learn all about new ingredients, some of which you have never heard of, and easy delicious veganised meals from your ‘traditional’ favorites.

Sun, 25 Jul | 10 am - 3 pm Mullum Concession: $134 Full Fee: $149

VEGAN NUT CHEESES AND MILK with Arianne Schreiber

VEGAN NUT CHEESES ADVANCED with Arianne Schreiber

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We will learn advanced techniques in vegan nut cheese making expanding our repertoire to mozzarella, pine nut dehydrated parmesan shards , roquefort , camembert and more.

Sun, 22 Aug | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $140 Full Fee: $155

SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS 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.

Sat, 31 Jul | 10 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $116 Full Fee: $129

FOOD SADHANA with Christina Covington Ayurveda views our relationship to food, not only as a source of fuel but as a meaningful sacred connection to all of life. A food sadhana assists us to refresh and nourish the temple of the body.

Receive tools to enhance your own food rituals at home, by embellishing the process of preparation, cooking and eating with the sacred wisdom & vital health benefits of Ayurveda.

Sat, 11 Sep | 9 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $96 Full Fee: $107

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Creating yummy tasty cheese without dairy is easier than you think! Learn to make a spreadable cheese, a bechamel 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, 1 Aug | 10 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $98 Full Fee: $109

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Writing FIRST WORDS ADVANCED with Barbara 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 & 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. Join us for the first time, or return for support to stay on your creative writing path.

6 Thu, 29 Jul - 9 Sep (No class 5 Aug) 2 - 5 pm Byron Concession: $224 Full Fee: $249

WRITING FOR WELLBEING with Annie Barrett

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Experience the tender and profound, the light and humorous in your writing.

Annie is passionate about creative writing and an experienced counsellor and group facilitator. She guides you with simple creative writing exercises to play with words and explore your creativity. Discover your writing voice and the hidden gems in your writing and enhance your wellbeing.

Sat, 21 Aug | 10 am - 3 pm Byron Concession: $88 Full Fee: $98

“Louise was a wonderful tutor and had the course well planned with all relevant topics covered. She went straight into teaching the course and did not waste any time. Wonderful tutor highly recommended.”

Julie - Blogging Bootcamp

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MAKE MONEY WRITING FOR ONLINE with Julie Hamilton There’s so many opportunities to make money as a freelance writer for online and social media. Learn the fundamentals of writing for online and social media, how to create great story ideas, construct compelling articles with killer headlines, pitch stories and how much you should ask for your work. Suitable for people with little experience and knowledge about writing online, and people already working professionally as a writer.

2 Sat, 4 Sep - 11 Sep | 10 am - 1 pm ONLINE Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

THE ART OF TRAVEL WRITING with Louise Sommer Who hasn’t enjoyed reading about a great travel adventure? In this workshop, we will explore what makes travel writing both captivating, interesting and important. You will learn all the ins and outs of travel writing, as well as explore the different styles. We will cover both fictional, non-fictional and blog writing so you can explore and clarify your own unique style as a travel writer. Ready to begin your adventure?

Sat, 7 Aug | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Byron Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

BLOGGING BOOTCAMP with Louise Sommer Let’s take your blog to the next level! Learn how to create and run an international, professional and captivating blog that impresses. Join professional blogger, writer and art designer Louise Sommer, and learn the ropes of creating a great blog; from the visual design to writing, the content, structure, branding and getting the word out!

2 Sat, 21 - 28 Aug 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Byron Concession: $144 Full Fee: $160

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, 20 Jul - 24 Aug | 7 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

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 Beginners 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, 21 Jul - 25 Aug | 7 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

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, 22 Jul - 26 Aug | 7 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

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.

5 Sat, 14 Aug - 11 Sep 9:30 - 11:30 am Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

MU SI C, P ERF OR MANC E & DANCE

Mus ic ,Pe r f orm an ce & D a nce

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MUSI C, P E RF O RMANCE & DANC E

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BELLYDANCE BLISS with Tatiana Keller

STAND UP COMEDY with Greg Sullivan

Joins us threading 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.

7 Tue, 3 Aug - 14 Sep | 6 - 7 pm Mullum Concession: $99 Full Fee: $110

Learn to become a stand up comedian in just 6 weeks! Great for wannabe comics or just people who want to be more popular! It’s no-longer Mandy, but it’s still Stand Up Comedy, with local comedian Greg Sullivan. There will be a performance night at the end of the course (class may contain adult content)!

6 Wed, 4 Aug - 8 Sep | 6 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $227 Full Fee: $252

BRING YOUR SPEECH TO LIFE with Sama Balson Have you got a monologue, public address or speech to prepare, or does the idea of public speaking terrify you?

Brilliant! This workshop is for you. Come and demystify the subtle nuances of how to make a powerful speech.

6 Mon, 2 Aug - 6 Sep 10 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199

SONGWRITING with Tristan Alaba Songwriting combines music and poetry to be our most popular art form.

The basic elements can be learnt and practiced, with lessons, examples and exercises presented in an accessible, interesting and inspiring way. Take your songwriting up a level, whether beginner or experienced!

4 Mon, 16 Aug - 6 Sep 6 - 8:30 pm Mullum Concession: $130 Full Fee: $145

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS with Michelle Eabry 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 Sun, 5 - 12 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $157 Full Fee: $174

PHOTOGRAPHY - YOUR PERSONAL VISION with Michelle Eabry 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 Thu, 5 Aug - 9 Sep | 6 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $227 Full Fee: $252

GET YOUR CAMERA OFF AUTO with Nelly le Comte Do you own an amazing DSLR and it’s still on Auto? Let me teach you how to use your DSLR camera to its full potential. We will work with aperture and exposure going beyond auto or program mode. Based on weekly theory classes and fun assignments, you will learn how to capture better images, improve week by week, and end up with great shots that you are happy to share with others as you become more confident with your camera.

This course is suited to introductory/ intermediate DSLR users.

4 Wed, 4 - 25 Aug 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $152 Full Fee: $169

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. Try something new and learn to create beautiful pieces of artwork at home. Additional materials $20.

Sat, 21 Aug | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $76 Full Fee: $84

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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 and care for flowers, storage, botanical names, suitable designs for special occasions and more.

Each week you will learn a new design, which once completed, is yours to take home.

Thu, 22 Jul – 12 Aug | 9:30am – 2:30pm Full Fee: $400 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $210 for all enrolments)

FLORISTRY INTERMEDIATE with Leena Martens

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Each week offers the opportunity to create a different floral design, 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.

Thu, 19 Aug - 9 Sep | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Full Fee: $400 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $270 for all enrolments)

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ADVANCED FLORISTRY with Leena Martens your NEW Expand

floristry knowledge even further with our new Advanced Floristry course.

This course is designed for students who have completed our Introduction to Floristry and Floristry 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.

Fri, 23 Jul - 20 Aug | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Full Fee: $400 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $275 for all enrolments)

MOSAIC FOR BEGINNERS with Heather Stevenson Mosaic is a timeless, beautiful art form that stretches back thousands of years and is used all over the world. In this course you will create two beautiful artworks, using two completely different mosaic techniques. Learn about functionality and expression as two drivers for mosaic creation, and explore how to work with a vast range of different mosaic tesserae. Additional materials $40.

2 Sat, 31 Jul- 1 Aug 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

LINO BLOCK PRINTING with Just Potts

KNITTING WITH NETTIE with Nettie Browne

Many printmaking processes require some serious expertise & equipment.

But Lino Block printing is amongst the easiest methods 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/empowering environment and explore a new skill.

Additional materials $35.

Sat & Sun, 24 - 25 Jul 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

If you have always wanted to know how to knit then now is your chance! Learn the basics with Knitting Nettie as you create a beautiful scarf or poncho you will be proud to wear. Come along and learn how calming knitting can be in this small and supportive group.

6 Mon, 2 Aug - 6 Sep 10 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

Learn how to use basic crochet stitches and different textured yarns to create a beautiful scarf and another simple garment of your choice to take home.

You will learn basic crochet techniques, how to shape a garment and explore with different kinds of wool. Crochet is meditative, relaxing and lots of fun.

When you get hooked you can’t stop.

Come along and be creative.

2 Sat, 24 - 31 Jul | 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $107 Full Fee: $119

SCREEN PRINTING with Anne Leon Discover the joy of designing and printing your own images onto fabric, paper or timber. Suitable for beginners, or experienced artists, all processes of screen-printing will be covered, including the art of photo-emulsion application, stripping your screen, and printing with solvent-free inks onto your choice of substrates: from t-shirts and textiles to paper and plywood. There will be plenty of time to get your design photographically exposed onto your screen, and start printing. Additional materials $50.

2 Sat, 31 July - 1 Aug 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

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, 3 Aug - 7 Sep | 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240

STRETCH SEWING with Annie Martin Learn to sew all the latest fashion garments with stretch fabrics. Using a domestic machine and overlocker, you will learn techniques including binding, hemming and elasticising to produce quality garments such as yoga-wear, t-shirts, dancewear and swimwear.

Basic sewing skills required.

6 Wed, 4 Aug - 8 Sep | 6 - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240

BUILD A GLASS PLANT TERRARIUM with Heather Stevenson NEW Spend a creative day in

Heather’s studio making an exquisite glass plant terrarium.

You will be guided through the whole process of cutting glass, copper foiling and soldering, and have a beautiful finished project to take home with you.

Additional materials $30.

Sat, 24 July | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $112 Full Fee: $101

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CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS with Stefanie Kwiatkista

SEWING FOR BEGINNERS with Annie Martin

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FASHION DESIGN ILLUSTRATION with Chantelle Tranchina

SILVERSMITHING INTRODUCTION with Wendy Springfield

Ever thought of designing and haven’t the faintest idea where to begin? Well this is a fun and inspirational course in fashion design! Get your ideas down on paper, learn the techniques required to turn your visual idea into a reality.

We look at drawing techniques, mixed mediums, unique ways to present your ideas, how to source inspiration, mood boards, fabric swatches and finally finish with your own professional personalised clothing range. This is suitable for any artistic level or experience.

5 Wed, 4 Aug - 1 Sep | 6 - 9 pm Byron Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199

In this course you will complete three or more pieces of jewellery. You will learn to design and size your own special ring, a linked chain bracelet and a solid multi-component cuff bangle. Skills taught include sawing, filing, sanding, polishing, annealing and soldering precious metal. The course sets you on a path to explore precious metal as a Fine Art and is a rewarding hobby.

Additional materials fee $80.

3 Sat, 7 - 21 Aug | 10 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $242 Full Fee: $269

WELDING INTRODUCTION with Nyree Smith NEW If you’ve always wanted to

learn electric welding but have never had the opportunity, or 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, 8 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $215 Full Fee: $239

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

Sat, 7 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $215 Full Fee: $239

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 $15.

3 Wed, 11 - 25 Aug 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Mullum Concession: $188 Full Fee: $209

LEADLIGHTING FOR BEGINNERS with Heather Stevenson Come and indulge yourself in the incredible beauty that is stained glass.

Perhaps you would like to convert a plain window, or make a feature out of that dull door. Learn the traditional techniques of leadlighting and create your own exquisite panel to take home.

Additional materials fee $60 Sat & Sun, 14 - 15 Aug 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

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Gelli plate printing is so much fun and the gratification is immediate!

You can create amazing stand alone prints, backgrounds for mixed media or art journaling and more. So join us as we share our tips on how to create beautiful, layered prints using the versatile gelli plate, its easy, fun and fast. All materials supplied.

Sun, 5 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $127 Full Fee: $141

ARRANGING DRIED BOTANICALS with Leena Martens Join us for a creative workshop learning how to create three beautiful dried botanical designs to style your home or gift to someone special. This class provides practical demonstrations on the construction of a flower arrangement, a hand tied bouquet and a flower hoop using a mixture of on trend dried flowers guiding you to design your own masterpiece ready to take home and enjoy for months to come.

Fri, 10 Sep | 9:30 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $160 Full Fee: $178

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Join us as we explore the basics of dry enamelling using a variety of techniques. These including sifting, counter-enamelling, stencilling and other decorative methods to create a colourful enamel pendant, during the class you will also be introduced to vitreous kiln-fired enamelling. This course is suitable for beginners.

Sat, 11 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $131 Full Fee: $146

SHIBORI AND INDIGO DYEING with Anne Leon Learn the fascinating art of Indigo and Shibori ! Students will learn the basics of traditional Shibori techniques: Arashi and Bomaki (pole wrapping), Itajime (clamping) stitching, binding and wrapping to create beautiful patterns.

Also learn the art of creating an Indigo vat, without having to wait weeks for it to mature! Additional materials $50.

Sat 7 Sun, 11 - 12 Sep 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $194 Full Fee: $216

SCULPTURE INTRODUCTION with Joanne Mulcahy-Zubani Learn to work with your hands and unleash your creative skills as you experiment with several forms of sculpture. We will be working with wire, clay, carving, construction and found object art. You will have the opportunity to develop your own creative expression as you work on finalising pieces to completion.

2 Sun, 12 - 19 Sep 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $221 Full Fee: $246

HAND TIED POSY with Leena Martens Come and unleash your inner florist, get creative and learn how to make a beautiful Hand Tied Posy with fresh seasonal blooms and foliage. This course is designed for beginners, where you will learn the basic fundamentals of constructing a Hand Tied Posy. You will develop skills in spiralling the stems to create the perfect posy and learn how to gift wrap your flowers complete with a hand made bow. At the end of the course, you will take home basic knowledge on the flowers and materials used in the lesson along with your gift wrapped Posy.

Fri, 17 Sep | 10 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99

PLANT LIFE DRAWING 1 with Virginia Reid Plant Life Drawing 1 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, mono-printing and constructing compositions for painting. This course is for anyone inspired by the natural world of plants and flowers.

Thu, 22 Jul – 9 Sep | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Full Fee: $370 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p.4 (additional resource fee of $130 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.

Fri, 23 Jul – 10 Sep | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Full Fee: $370 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p.4 (additional resource fee of $130 for all enrolments)

DREAMING IN COLOUR 2 with Virginia Reid Are you interested in exploring painting in a style between realism and abstraction? Drawing inspiration from a range of expressionist painters who were more concerned with their emotional responses than an objective reality, this class will help you draw and paint expressively with your own painting signature. This class continues to develop the practices of Dreaming in Colour 1 and is best suited to those who have some art experience.

Mon, 19 Jul - 6 Sep | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Full Fee: $370 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p.4 (additional resource fee of $130 for all enrolments)

BREATHING THE LAND 2 with Virginia Reid Breathing the Land 2 is an invitation to begin or to continue an experiential research project focusing on deepening our relationship to the landscape we inhabit. We will incorporate a range of modalities including meditation, walking, observation, drawing, painting and assemblage and make use of materials from the landscape to respond to country, drawing with local ochres, dying paper with local botanicals.

Tue, 20 Jul – 7 Sep | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Full Fee: $370 Subsidised Fee: $0 see p. 4 (additional resource fee of $130 for all enrolments)

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PAINTING LANDSCAPES WITH ACRYLICS with Chantelle Tranchina Capture the beauty of a landscape through an exploration of mediums, elements and principles of design! With a primary focus on acrylic painting and sketching, this class aims to teach a range of techniques from how to capture the perfect composition, mixing the exact colours, using traditional design principles to create the illusion of depth and realism within your sketches and paintings. This is a fun transformative class suitable for any artistic level!

5 Tue, 3 - 31 Aug | 6 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199

ELEMENTS OF WATERCOLOUR with Ri Fraser

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Expresive watercolour painting uses free brush strokes, emotive colour and intuitive design. Practising subjects like landscapes and seascapes, you can achieve that fresh, natural and impressionistic look that people love about watercolours. Ri has 35 years experience teaching this exquisite and luminous medium. She reckons you’d be able to paint confidently with the skills you gain in this course. Additional material fees apply.

5 Thu, 12 Aug - 9 Sep 10:30 am - 1 pm ONLINE Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199

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PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS with Zom Osborne The super power of acrylics is their versatility. Acrylics can be used with various techniques and on a surprising variety of surfaces. In this class we will experiment with different approaches over the two days. While not an introduction to painting per se, the class is suitable for complete beginners, those new to acrylics or who want to explore different ways of using the medium.

2 Sat, 28 Aug - 4 Sep 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $157 Full Fee: $174

WATERCOLOUR MAGIC with Lucille Campeanu Learn the basic techniques for creating beautiful watercolours as you work your way through a series of projects and watch the magic appear. These become not only finished projects, but little references you can use in your future projects. All materials provided.

Sun, 29 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $112 Full Fee: $125

Sustainability OPEN GARDEN with Heather Stevenson

NATIVE BEES INTRODUCTION with Richard Ray Keeping native bees is easy! They are harmless, effective pollinators, which is what makes them a popular addition to many Australian gardens. During this workshop you will learn about native bee biology, husbandry, lifecycle and habits. So whether you are interested in keeping them for honey or conservation these little bees make a great addition to any backyard.

Sat, 11 Sep | 9 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $76 Full Fee: $84

NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND BUSH TUCKER 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 bush tucker. 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 that are available in this area.

Sat, 14 Aug | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

BEEKEEPING with Steve Fowler This workshop introduces 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, 8 Aug | 10 am - 6 pm Mullum Concession: $122 Full Fee: $136

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, 4 Sep | 9 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $153 Full Fee: $170

PERMACULTURE ETHICS, PRINCIPLES AND PATTERNS PDC with Bunya Halasz 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?

We will explore the foundations of Permaculture, where ecological understanding meets modern design and where science meets the arts and traditional knowledge systems. 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, 27 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $97 Full Fee: $108

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Visit a thriving urban food garden.

Interested in growing your own backyard fruit and veggies, maybe incorporating a couple of chooks? You know a bit about it, but would love to see how someone else is actually managing it, warts and all. Spend a morning having a good old sticky beak at Heather’s small kitchen garden.

Wander around, ask questions, and get some great advice and ideas for your own food-based garden.

Sat, 4 Sep | 9 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $44 Full Fee: $49

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PLANT PROPAGATION SEED SAVING - PDC with Bunya Halasz

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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. Discover how you can develop and evolve varieties of food plants that will have optimum productivity in the unique conditions of your own home garden.

Sat, 28 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $97 Full Fee: $108

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, 29 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $97 Full Fee: $108

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COMMUNITY DESIGN AND SOCIAL PERMACULTURE - PDC with Dani Wolff

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Learn about social permaculture design, supporting humans to be effective and thrive together. Explore ideas around collaborative governance and decision-making, social enterprise, localised community living, integrated permaculture lifestyles.

Fri, 17 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $97 Full Fee: $108

TREES AND PERENNIAL CROPS - CREATING FOOD FORESTS PDC 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 natures 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, 18 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $97 Full Fee: $108

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, 19 Sep | 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $97 Full Fee: $108

Languages PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? with Monique Lavail

GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS with Stefanie Kwiatkista This course offers you a relaxed introduction to the German language and life in German speaking countries.

You will learn basic conversational skills which are useful when travelling to German speaking countries, as well as basic reading and writing skills.

6 Tue, 20 Jul - 24 Aug 6:30 - 8:30 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

MANDARIN FOR BEGINNERS with Ling Sun In this course you will learn basic Mandarin pronunciation, vocabulary, phrases and short contents in self introduction, number/dates/time, food/ drinks and daily activities, introduction of a few interesting characters compositions as well as historical and contemporary Chinese customs and culture.

6 Mon, 2 Aug - 6 Sep | 5 - 7 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

PORTUGUESE FOR BEGINNERS with Jeferson Franke In this relaxed introduction to the Portuguese language we will cover basic conversation and reading as well as pronunciation and vocabulary of Brazilian Portugese in a fun environment. Whether you have a Brazilian or Portuguese partner or are travelling to a Portuguese speaking country, this is the course for you!

6 Mon, 2 Aug - 6 Sep 5:30 - 7:30 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

JAPANESE FOR BEGINNERS with Katsuko Nara This course is a great introduction to the beautiful Japanese language.

Whether you are planning a trip abroad or interested in Japanese history and culture, here is your chance to practise and develop Japanese language skills.

6 Tue, 3 Aug - 7 Sep | 6 - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

JAPANESE LEVEL 2 with Katsuko Nara A continuation from Japanese for Beginners this course is for those who have a basic knowledge of Japanese and are keen to keep practising their skills. Katsuko will build on what has already been covered and encourage your reading, writing and conversation skills.

6 Thu, 5 Aug - 9 Sep | 6 - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

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In this intermediate to advanced French conversation course, you will be given the opportunity to improve your conversational French through exploring topics with your peers whilst practicing questions and presenting your own view. Ideal for you 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 you to really profit from this interactive course.

8 Mon, 26 Jul - 13 Sep 10 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $202 Full Fee: $224

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Wellbeing HERBAL KITCHEN FARMACY with Louise Plant There are so many home remedies that have been used for centuries and it is time for these to come back into the limelight. This course explores the main basic conditions that people suffer with and provides home remedies that help to heal these conditions easily and effectively.

6 Tue, 3 Aug - 7 Sep 10 am - 12 pm ONLINE Concession: $146 Full Fee: $162

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 5 weeks covering all of the basics including short game, long game and on-course play.

5 Tue, 20 Jul - 24 Aug (No class 10 Aug) 12:15 - 2:15 pm Ocean Shores Concession: $140 Full Fee: $155

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The energy body holds the underlying blueprint for the physical body. Being able to read energy fields of oneself and others and the environment around you helps enormously to make good choices for daily life, relationships and health. Learn the basic anatomy and qualities of the subtle energy body as we increase intuition and sensitivity through meditations, visualisations, exercises and self-healing practices.

3 Wed, 28 Jul - 11 Aug 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Mullum Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH with Elle Laureau A strong & healthy pelvic floor has a huge influence on your overall health, especially your back and body stability.

Get the best tips and simple techniques for a healthy body posture as you learn how to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles with simple & practical daily yoga exercises! This course is available for all levels. Open to everyone.

4 Tue, 3 - 24 Aug | 10 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $97 Full Fee: $108

THE ART OF GRIEF CARE with Kimberly Sowers This course is an exploration for those experiencing, facing or supporting someone else through loss. It is also for professional and community workers or anyone else who wants to be more fluent in grief, loss and bereavement.

We will discuss practical, applicable tools, tactics and techniques utilised to navigate bereavement.

5 Tue, 3 - 31 Aug | 6 - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $125 Full Fee: $139

FITNESS FOR OVER 50’S with Alex McCann NEW As we grow older we lose

a lot of mobility and bone density. In this class we will cover a mix of steady state cardio, mobility, strength and flexibility. Strength training and balance work can assist you to tackle those every day tasks with confidence and keep you feeling energised.

8 Thu, 29 Jul - 16 Sep | 4 - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $99 Full Fee: $110

LOMI LOMI MASSAGE TRAINING with Tina Featherheart

REIKI LEVEL II with Catherine Harrison

In this hands-on practical massage training tied with clear-mind focus you will learn Hawaiian philosophy, intention and flow resulting in the ability to give and receive a one and a half hour massage. Create a sacred and professional work space and share from your heart. Suitable for newbies and experienced therapists.

3 Fri, 6 - 20 Aug | 10 am - 5 pm Byron Concession: $260 Full Fee: $289

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 healing’s. 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-requisite must have completed Reiki Level I. 3 Fri, 17 - 19 Sep | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $227 Full Fee: $252

This is a continuation of Lomi Lomi Level 1. You will be using the massage stroke techniques already studied with the introduction of the forearm as a tool, and some new ways of moving around the table. Along with more Hawaiian Huna knowledge and the opportunity to widen your understanding of the philosophy, from within. This course will definitely take your massage skills to another level!

3 Fri, 27 Aug - 10 Sep 10 am - 5 pm Byron Concession: $260 Full Fee: $289

REIKI LEVEL 1 with Catherine Harrison Reiki is a 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, 7 & 8 Aug 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

TAROT READING with Dee De Haas NEW 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.

4 Tue, 10 - 31 Aug | 6 - 8 pm Byron Concession: $112 Full Fee: $125

HERBAL LOTIONS AND POTIONS with Louise Plant Making your own herbal lotions and potions is a great way to know what you’re putting onto your skin. Learn to make a selection of body care products that are sure to get your skin glowing whilst gaining the benefits and healing properties of herbs. We will cover the art of extraction, infusion, harvesting and drying techniques for optimum potentiality for topical preparations, lotions, potions, decoctions and infusions. Let’s share the herbal love as we revitalize and nourish our skin.

2 Sat, 14 - 21 Aug | 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199

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COMMUNICATION FOR CLARITY AND CONNECTION with Paulette Bray-Narai Most of us long for harmony in our relationships, yet often the way we express ourselves and listen to each other leads to misunderstanding, frustration and disconnection. Learn ways of communicating and listening based on “Nonviolent Communication”.

This practical, learnable process can contribute to greater understanding, connection and harmony in any relationship - whether with family, friends, colleagues or partner, and of course – yourself.

Wed, 25 Aug | 10 am - 2 pm Byron Concession: $76 Full Fee: $84

FACE YOGA with Vanamala Mayr-Reisch

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Face Yoga. 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 the 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 Wed, 18 Aug - 8 Sep 10 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

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AYURVEDA AN INTRODUCTION with Christina Covington This course will plant the roots for understanding and deeply connecting with this ancient tradition of ayurveda and its alchemy with the elements. We journey with the elements to find an ease of understanding, learning how to simply integrate this into your daily life, for health and wellbeing.

4 Mon, 23 Aug - 13 Sep 6 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

IMPROVE YOUR GUT HEALTH with Louise Plant Your digestive system houses about 85 percent of your immune system and when your GI tract is not working well, a wide range of health problems can appear, including allergies and autoimmune diseases. If you suffer from health issues, you will find it hard to recuperate without healing your gut first. Balancing the menagerie of microorganisms that occupy your GI tract is a key part of maintaining your immune health. This course will give you the practical components to learn to make, heal and repair the gut with the power of food and ferments.

2 Fri, 3 - 10 Sep 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $160 Full Fee: $178

SOURDOUGH BUSINESS PATHWAYS

How A Business Question Was The Prompt For A Winning Carbon Neutral Enterprise Wendy Bithell undertook Sourdough’s Pre-Accelerator program with her second business idea. “I’ve run Vision Walks Eco-Tours for 13 years,” she says.

“On applying for ecotourism certification, I was asked what my carbon footprint was and I had to admit I had no idea.” Unknown to her in that moment, this realisation was the prompt for her second business idea: Local Carbon Collective.

With degrees in both environmental and computer science, Wendy is no stranger to mixing technology and real life. No guidance or tools were offered to help her answer the question about her carbon footprint, so she got to work on a spreadsheet. “I’m a bit of a nerd,” she says proudly. After concluding that Vision Walks was carbon-neutral (and, now she is planting more koala trees, carbon-negative), she realised the spreadsheet she’d created could be of use to others. “Not everyone is a nerd like me,” she says. “I realised I could help other businesses do what I’ve done.”

Wendy put her own seed money into developing a prototype app. Then COVID hit and everything ground to a halt. Enrolling in the Pre-Accelerator program encouraged Wendy to continue to progress her idea. “Because I was so busy running tours, it was good to have the space for getting my head into this startup,” she says. “Having three hours a week dedicated in the classroom, plus homework, forced my mindset to focus. Otherwise it would have kept slipping down my list of things to do.”

“I’ve been operating as a sole trader but am now changing the structure to a company and setting up a not-for-profit arm,” she says. “I wouldn’t have done this without the program.”

“The whole program gave me confidence that my idea is a good one,” she says. “Then, winning gave me confidence that it is possible to make it happen.”

Wendy cannot speak highly enough of the mentors on the Pre-Accelerator program.

“Ash is such an asset,” she says of Ashleigh Camm, Sourdough’s Expert in Residence. To anyone considering bringing their business idea to Sourdough’s Pre-Accelerator program, she says simply: “Do it! Jump in, take the leap. You can sit on a fence and ‘um and ah’ for ages. This program allows you to get off the fence and hit the ground to see if it’s a workable idea or change it to make it a workable idea. Get it out of your head and into the real world, or you’ll be 106 and still wondering.”

Applications are now open for the next Pre-Accelerator intake in September via www.sbp.org.au/pre-accelerator

info@sbp.org.au

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SOURDOUGH BUSINESS PATHWAYS

Wendy came into the program with a ‘Minimum Viable Product’ (MVP) – her prototype app, for which she’d already applied for a patent. “My actual idea didn’t overly change,” she says. “But others really u-turned their ideas based on mentoring and feedback.”

The biggest learning Wendy took away from the program was about the structure of her business.

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Introd u cing

Student: Certificate III in

Micheal Willis

Individual Support

I worked in hospitality for 18 years, managing pubs and hotels. Working a 70 hour week was normal and I was over it. After moving from Toowoomba to the Byron Shire for love, I gave myself a year of unofficial long service leave. My plan was to relax in paradise. I did that for six months before my partner decided to do the Certificate III in Individual Support and suggested I do it too. Why not?! It was a massive career change, a whole 180˚. Starting the course felt daunting as I’d been out of study for so long; I left high school three weeks into Year 12. I expected it to be like school but it’s totally not like that. It’s so much more relaxed and easy going. I’m amazed at how seamless starting studying again turned out to be. Ninety percent of the class were there for a total career change, just like me. We formed an instant camaraderie and became like a big family. I’ve made some really good friends, which was a real bonus as I’d left my entire life, family and friends in Queensland. I wanted a challenge and something totally different. I got that. I was planning on focussing only on aged care but one of the tutors changed my mind and I am so pleased as I now work in disability care. I do direct work and office management for Caring Carers, a local organisation. I love it. I have clients in New Brighton and Ballina who I help with activities of daily living (ADLs) like shopping, cooking and doctor’s appointments, as well as helping them pursue their interests and exercise.

To anyone considering a career change but are unsure where to start, I say come on in to the College. Have a chat and grab a brochure. Everyone is friendly and they’ll help you think things through. Some in the class had doubts that they were too old to make a career change but no-one thought that by the end. I now work 30 hours a week and don’t do any evening or night work. Do I wish I’d got out of hospitality sooner? Yes!

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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