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SHORT COURSES GUIDE SEMESTER 1 | 2018 INSIDE: ARTS & CREATIVE | FOOD, HEALTH & RECREATION | HOME, GARDEN & GARAGE | LANGUAGES & WRITING | WORK SKILLS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Share your passion and expertise Have you got a unique skill that you think the world needs to know about? We would love to welcome you on board as a tutor! Our recreational program is packed to the brim with exciting and fun workshops, but we are always on the hunt for new workshop ideas and tutors to deliver them. You’ll need to have genuine passion and enthusiasm for the skill you are sharing. Experience in teaching or training others is highly advantageous. Are you ready to share your passion with us? We would love to hear from you! E: [email protected] Ph: (02) 6207 4441 W: shortcourses.cit.edu.au

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Contents Why try a short course? How to enrol Summer Workshops

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Arts & Creative

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Art Canberra Glassworks Craft & Design Music Needlecraft Photography

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Food, Health & Recreation

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Cake Decorating Cooking Fishing Lifestyle Fitness

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Home, Garden & Garage

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Gardening & Sustainable Living Home Improvement Mechanics Welding

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Languages & Writing

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Australian Sign Language Languages Writing

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Work Skills & Personal Development

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Computing Social Media & Mobile Technology Website & Graphic Design Business, Property & Finance Personal Development

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A-Z Quick Course Finder

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Need to keep the group entertained? Are you planning the next team bonding activity for work? Are you searching for a great gift idea for friends or family? Many of our courses can be adapted for groups so you can have fun together at a time that suits you. We offer over 80 different recreational short courses that are suitable for all levels. Contact us about your group bookings today.

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CONTACT CONTACT USUS Centre for Short Courses at CIT Solutions

Telephone 02 6207 4441

Website shortcourses.cit.edu.au

Twitter @ShortCoursesCBR

Building J, Vowels Crescent Canberra Institute of Technology Bruce ACT 2617

Email [email protected]

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Why do a short course with us? Short Courses by CIT Solutions offers over 80 recreational workshops and short courses in arts and craft, food and lifestyle, home, garden and garage, work skills and personal development and language and writing. Whether you are hoping to learn something new or reigniting your passion for a lost art, we’ve got something just for you.

Our top 5 reasons why you should try a short course: 1. It’s fun! 2. Take a break and relax 3. Open your mind to new ideas 4. Create happiness and confidence 5. Make new connections If you’ve found a short course you’d love to do, bring a friend for twice the fun.

LOCATIONS Our short courses are delivered by our experienced and passionate tutors from over 20 convenient locations around the Canberra region. Locations include Bruce, Reid, Gungahlin, Dickson, Philip, Fyshwick, Kingston and Tuggeranong.

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Don’t have time to browse the website?

How to enrol Ready to get started? The easiest way to enrol is on our website: shortcourses.cit.edu.au alternatively you can:

Once you find the course you’d like to try in this guide, you can quickly find it on our website by typing in the code listed next to each course into the search bar.

Enrol over the phone Call us on (02) 6207 4441 and have your credit or debit card details ready. Visit our office in Bruce Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Building J, Vowels Crescent Canberra Institute of Technology

Polymer Clay Workshop - Sent in by tutor Lex Sorrentino

Calligraphy class in progress - Sent in by tutor Metka Kosec

Want to show off your handiwork? We love seeing the things you make! When you finish your next class project, send us a photo on Facebook, tag us on Instagram (#shortcoursescbr) or email it to us at: [email protected].

Cartoon Caricatures Floristryand project - Sent inWorkshop by student -Amanda Sent in by student Anna via Instagram Weber via Instagram

Finished Kokedamas - Sent in by tutor Annette Boyd Proescholdt

For more information visit our website shortcourses.cit.edu.au

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS

SUMMER WORKSHOPS Looking for something fun and creative to do this Summer? Learn to speak Spanish, paint, draw, take a better photo or even improve your personal life with one of our January workshops.

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Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au

Making Great Photobooks

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Brad Nichol

Fiction Writer’s Toolkit Ian McHugh

$175

Make this the year you write something more interesting than the annual report. This one day workshop explores the key elements of writing fiction, giving you an understanding of the building blocks of stories as well as practical tools for planning, developing and improving your own work. Tue 16 Jan | SUM1000 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Complete Flameworking Mark Eliott

$1300

This comprehensive course, offered over two weekends, will take you from basic through to advanced flameworking skills, creating glass figurines and animals, blown vessels, and plant and branch forms. An excellent way to develop skills and technique in this flexible medium. Sat/Sun 13–21 Jan | CGW1045 10am–4.30pm | 4 sessions | Canberra Glassworks

$225

Mon 15–Thu 18 Jan | SUM1003 9.30am–12.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

True Light Capture Camera Workshop $625

Aimed at the serious and experienced photographer, this three day course offers a systematic approach to photography that will allow you to extend your camera’s dynamic range, increase sharpness and clarity, radically improve colour rendering and reduce image noise. We cover lenses and lens selection, super optimised exposure techniques, advanced RAW processing methods and concepts, photographic previsualization and much more. Mon 15–Wed 17 Jan | SUM1006 9.30am–5pm | 3 sessions| CIT Bruce

Thu 18 Jan | SUM1008 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

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Shoot a Day in Crookwell

Brad Nichol

$195

Crookwell is a fascinating microcosm of rural Australia; it’s also a brilliant place to photograph. Starting in Goulburn we’ll wind our way to Crookwell through scenic backroads. By the end of the day you’ll have a whole array of new photography skills as well as a terrific collection of photographs that encapsulate rural Australia. Fri 19 Jan | SUM1010 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn

Brad Nichol

This relaxing summer workshop will explore the fundamentals of painting and drawing and is the ideal way to begin your creative journey. You’ll learn about composition, tone and colour and how to create visual images using a variety of media.

Brad Nichol

Photobooks are the ideal medium for displaying your holiday or family photos. Learn how to plan your layout and edit your work; how to make sense of the available tools and printing options and most importantly how to get truly professional results.

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Free From Fear

Andrew Hackett

$225

Fear is a player in everyone’s experience, but recognising how it affects us can help us move forward with our lives. The aim of this workshop is to teach you how to recognise fear constructs when they arise, reflect on how they are affecting your everyday experience and resolve the fear to enable a productive and satisfying life. Thu 18 Jan | SUM1015 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

A Day at the Goulburn Railway Museum

Introduction to Painting and Drawing Dennis Mortimer

$195

$205

A day amongst the iron wheels, steam pipes, boilers and locos of the Goulburn Rail Museum is a treat for photographers as well as rail enthusiasts. After a guided tour through the site you’ll get up close and arty with the rust and metal, learning about composition, optimum settings, HDR techniques, how to handle colour and light and more. Museum entry included. Sat 20 Jan | SUM1009 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn

Declutter Your Life Helen Ollerenshaw

$195

Clutter invades every aspect of our lives making it difficult to make decisions. With plenty of tools, techniques and practical exercises this course will help you declutter your life both mentally and physically. The ideal way to start the new year this course will help you identify what really matters in your life and move forward with your plans for 2018! Mon 15 Jan | SUM1016 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

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Street Photography Field Trip

Brad Nichol

$195

Street photography is a great approach for travellers wanting to tell the story of their trip. This workshop looks at technique and tools - settings, timing, light, colour and focus but also at less tangible factors like reading the scene, finding great compositions and dealing with people. Combined, these tips and techniques will help you take strong, appealing and professional looking photos. Sun 21 Jan | SUM1011 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn

Spanish Introduction Magaly Delgado

$275

This beginner’s course is ideal for anyone travelling to a Spanish speaking country or just wanting to get a head start on their language learning. Offered in intensive mode over one week the course will focus on speaking and listening skills and cover the fundamentals of grammar and language in everyday situations. Mon 15–Fri 19 Jan | SUM1018 9.30am–12.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce


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ARTS & CREATIVE

UNLEASH your creative side

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Arts & Creative offers loads of short courses and workshops designed to help you discover your creative talent. Explore your interest in painting or photography. Learn to knit or quilt. Dust off the old instrument that’s been lost in the cupboard. All courses are taught by artists and creatives and are suited to varying skill levels.


Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

ART

Felicity Green

Calligraphy Workshop Metka Kosec

$225

This introduction to the art of calligraphy will teach you basic calligraphy strokes for upper and lower case lettering, together with some ornamental flourishes. By the end of the course you should be able to use your newfound skills to create beautiful hand lettered cards and artworks. Sat 10 Feb–3 Mar | BRU1536 2pm–4.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Tue 6 Feb–20 Mar | BRU1014 Tue 1 May–12 Jun | BRU1015 1.30pm–4.30pm | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce

Metka Kosec

$115

This continuing calligraphy class will extend your basic lettering skills and show you how to embellish your work with ornamental flourishes to create beautiful hand lettered artwork.

$355

Sat 16–23 Jun | BRU1538 2pm–4.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

Cartoons & Caricatures Workshop $165

This course will introduce you to cartoon character creation and the principles of caricaturing. You’ll learn how to find your own style and gain confidence in cartooning and producing quick live caricatures. Sat 10 Feb | BRU1240 Sat 2 Jun | BRU1241 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Mon 5 Feb–26 Mar | BRU1250 6pm–8.30pm | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce

Introduction to Painting & Drawing Dennis Mortimer

Explore culture... NEW! Discovering Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan

Drawing Masterclass Designed for students who have mastered the basics of drawing, this workshop gives you the freedom to explore drawing media and concepts, with expert guidance on hand to help you realise your objectives. For intermediate and above students.

Continuing Calligraphy

Andrew Hore

This drawing course is ideal for beginners or returning students needing a creative boost. Through a series of exercises you’ll learn how to use right-brain mode to enhance your creativity and drawing skills.

Felicity Green

Wed 2–23 May | BRU1537 6pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce NEW!

$355

Roy Forward

$215

This course introduces you to the rich traditions, beautiful landscapes, ancient buildings and above all the remarkable people of the Caucasus. Focussing on the countries of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan this course will take you from their tangled past to the stunning rebirth they have enjoyed since Independence in 1991. Mon 12 Feb–26 Mar | BRU1042 2pm–4pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

$355

Build an understanding of basic painting and drawing techniques and colour theory in this relaxed course. You’ll follow a series of observation and design exercises and learn to work with a variety of materials. For beginning and continuing students. Wed 7 Feb–28 Mar | BRU1243 Wed 2 May–20 Jun | BRU1244 6pm–8.30pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce Wed 2 May–20 Jun | BRU1245 2pm–4.30pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

Painting Masterclass Felicity Green

$355

Designed for students who have mastered the basics of painting, this workshop gives you the freedom to explore painting in acrylics, with expert guidance on hand to help you realise your objectives. For intermediate and above students. Mon 5 Feb–26 Mar | BRU1248 Mon 30 Apr–25 Jun | BRU1249 1.30pm–4.30pm | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce

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Inside Beautiful Buildings

Roy Forward

$215

‘We shape our buildings: thereafter they shape us,’ said Winston Churchill. This course is a magic lantern tour into the secrets of great architecture. Taking us from the ancient world through to the modern, this course considers how our built surroundings can contribute to human happiness, in the spirit of Ernest Dimnet, French priest, writer and lecturer: ‘Architecture, of all the arts, is the one which acts the most slowly, but the most surely, on the soul.’ Mon 7 May–25 Jun | BRU1043 2pm–4pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

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SHORT COURSES GUIDE | SEMESTER 2 | 2017

canberra glassworks We hold a premier partnership with Canberra Glassworks which gives us access to a number of glass blowing workshops and their state-of-the-art facilities. Learn the delicate craft of glass blowing, design and sculpting from experienced local and international artists.

Kirstie Rea

Complete Flameworking $560

Sat 7–Sun 8 Apr | CGW1198 10am–4pm | 2 sessions

Kilnforming B Kirstie Rea

$560

Sat 7–Sun 8 Jul | CGW1199 10am–4pm | 2 sessions

$340

Create your own beautiful glass plate, working with a rainbow of colours while learning about design and the basics of kiln-forming. Sat 3 Feb | CGW1097 Sat 2 Jun | CGW1197 10am-3.30pm | 1 Session

Mark Eliott

$340

Think glass blowing on a smaller, more intimate scale. Working with coloured glass straws over a flame you’ll learn how to create marbles, perfume bottles, sculpted animals and much more. Sat 3 Feb | CGW1042 Sat 7 Apr | CGW1043 Sat 2 Jun | CGW1044 10am–4.30pm | 1 session

$340

Design and create a dazzling 36x24cm window full of light and colour, made by cutting and fusing coloured glass. Sat 3 Mar | CGW1204 Sat 5 May | CGW1205 10am–3.30pm | 1 session

Complete Kilnforming These weekend courses explore the fascinating and accessible world of kilnforming. You’ll develop your kiln techniques as well as cold forming skills and learn how to create textures, pattern and relief carving on glass.

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$1300

This comprehensive course, offered over two weekends, will take you from basic through to advanced flameworking skills, creating figurines and animals, blown vessels and plant and branch forms. An excellent way to develop skills and technique. Sat/Sun 13–21 Jan | CGW1045 10am–4.30pm | 4 sessions

Flameworking - Intermediate Mark Eliott

$340

This course gives those who’ve completed the beginner’s course the chance to work on more intricate pieces, gaining further skills and experience in this adaptable medium. Sun 4 Feb | CGW1046 Sun 8 Apr | CGW1047 Sun 3 Jun | CGW1048 10am–4.30pm | 1 session

Glass Bead Making Carole Griffiths

$280

In this popular course you’ll learn how to make your own beautiful and unique glass beads using molten glass and a lampworking torch. Sat 3 Mar | CGW1009 Sun 6 May | CGW1010 Sun 8 Jul | CGW1011 10am–1pm | 1 session

Window of Light & Colour Kirstie Rea

Mark Eliott

Flameworking for Beginners

Create a Plate Kirstie Rea

Kilnforming A

Making Glass Beads – A Journey from Now to Wow! Carole Griffiths

$900

This extended course takes you from the basics of glass bead making through more advanced techniques, teaching you how to make a range of beautiful and unique glass beads. Mon 9 Apr–14 May | CGW1012 5.30pm–8pm | 6 sessions


Complete Glass Blowing B

Glass Blowing - Introduction Canberra Glassworks Artists

$560

Working amongst the artists on the hotshop floor, these courses will teach you the skills and techniques for gathering molten glass and shaping it into vessels. Choose from a full weekend or extended weeknight course. No prior glass working experience required.

Canberra Glassworks Artists

Complete Casting $750

Thu 5–26 Apr | CGW1036 5.30pm–8pm | 4 sessions

Glass Blowing - Murrini Madness NEW!


$1120

Sat 3 & Sun 4 Feb | CGW1020 Sat 3 & Sun 4 Mar | CGW1021 Sat 17 & Sun 18 Mar | CGW1022 Sat 7 & Sun 8 Apr | CGW1023 Sat 5 & Sun 6 May | CGW1024 Sat 19 & Sun 20 May | CGW1025 Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jun | CGW1026 Sat 7 & Sun 8 Jul | CGW1027 Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul | CGW1028 10am–4.30pm | 2 sessions

This 4 day workshop will teach you the basics of the Murrini glass technique - an ancient art revived by Venetian glassmakers in the 16th century. You will learn how to cut and stack glass to create a basic pixel image or pattern and pull this into a rod in the hotshop. Tiles cut from the rod are then fused together in to a panel and rolled up into a basic form. Strictly limited places.

Complete Glass Blowing A

Sat/Sun 17–25 Mar | CGW1037 10am–4.30pm | 4 sessions


Glass Sculpture for Beginners Luna Ryan

Glass Blowing - The Next Step Canberra Glassworks Artists

$560

Head back to the hotshop floor to build your skills, develop your technique and consolidate what you have learnt in your introductory glass blowing course. You’ll learn how to introduce more colour, complex forms and advanced techniques into your glass blowing repertoire. Choose from a full weekend or extended weeknight course. Prior completion of Glass blowing Introduction, or Complete Glass blowing A at Canberra Glassworks required.

Run over 6 weeks this comprehensive course will introduce you to the processes involved in transforming a clay relief piece into a beautiful sculptural glass object using lost wax mould and kiln firing techniques. Ideal for anyone wanting to sculpt in a new medium. TBA | CGW1108 5.30pm–8pm | 6 sessions

Glass Engraving Peter Nilsson

$350

Translate your interest in calligraphy and sketching into the medium of glass. You’ll learn how to engrave images and text on glass and also look at timeless technique of “Intaglio” or negative relief.

$340

The ideal course for anyone with an interest in sculpture, this course will teach you how to turn your own 3D clay and plaster creation into a unique glass replica. No direct heat or machines used. Sat 3 Feb | CGW1105 Sat 7 Apr | CGW1106 Sat 2 Jun | CGW1107 10am–3.30pm | 1 session

$1035

Sat 3 Mar | CGW1120 Sun 6 May | CGW1121 Sun 1 Jul | CGW1122 10am–4pm | 1 session

$750

Thu 1–22 Feb | CGW1035 5.30pm–8pm | 4 sessions

Spike Deane

Complete Engraving Peter Nilsson

$960

This comprehensive course will take you from basic to advanced techniques, exploring various technical means of expression using the medium of engraving on glass. Sat/Sun 14–22 Apr | CGW1123 10am–4.30pm | 4 sessions

Sat 17 & Sun 18 Feb | CGW1030 Sat 21 & Sun 22 Apr | CGW1031 Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jun | CGW1032 10am–4.30pm | 2 sessions

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Macramé Workshop Annette Proescholdt

Micro Macramé $105

This relaxing workshop will teach you the basic knots used across all macramé projects. Once you’ve mastered the technique you can choose to make a plant hanger, chandelier or wallhanging to take home at the end of the day. Sat 10 Feb | BRU1522 Sat 2 Jun | BRU1524 10am–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce NEW!

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CRAFT & DESIGN NEW!

Japanese Bead Embroidery

Merrilyn Whittle

$215

This course will introduce you to the exquisite art of Japanese bead embroidery. Using high-quality Toho glass beads, imported from Japan, you’ll learn the basic skills and techniques unique to this stunning form of embroidery. Kits with everything needed for your chosen project will be available for purchase in class. Wed 14 Feb–7 Mar | BRU1514 6pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Jewellery – A Buyer’s Guide Gabrielle Radinger

$85

Learn how to identify quality and value when buying jewellery at auction, in the antique marketplace or online. This course, led by an experienced industry professional, will show you the tips and techniques you need to ensure you are getting a genuine piece at an appropriate price. Wed 9 May | CBG1011 6pm–8.30pm | 1 session Canberra Grammar School

Leadlighting - Introduction Gary Mitchell

$345

Downsize your macramé project and discover how the same techniques can be used to create beautiful, small decorative items such as keychains, bracelets or earrings. Suitable for beginners or macramé crafters wanting to learn new techniques

Pearl & Bead Threading & Restringing $65

Learn how to make your own beeswax food packaging and wraps. This natural way of wrapping food is a great alternative to plastic wraps and can help you keep your food fresh in bowls, wrap sandwiches or store snacks! Sat 17 Mar | BRU1527 10am–1pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Gabrielle Radinger

$85

Learn how to restring your precious pearls and beads and give them a new lease on life. An experienced industry professional will share her expert tips and techniques. Wed 21 Feb | CBG1012 6pm–9pm | 1 session | Canberra Grammar School

Recycle Your Jewellery

Make Your Own Kokedama Annette Proescholdt

$125

Sat 24 Feb | BRU1521 10am–3.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Make Your Own Beeswax

Annette Proescholdt

Lee Scott

Julia Cattanach $65

$85

A beautiful, living addition to any décor and a wonderful gift, Japanese moss balls are easy to assemble and care for. Learn how to make your own kokedama in this hands-on workshop.

Revive and repurpose your old jewellery in this fun, hands-on course. Using beads, chains and various elements from the bottom of your jewellery box you will learn how you can convert them into stunning new pieces you’ll be proud to wear.

Sat 3 Mar | BRU1534 Sat 16 Jun | BRU1535 10am–1pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Sat 10 Feb | BRU1371 Sat 12 May | BRU1372 9.30am–12.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Make Your Own Terrarium

NEW!

Annette Proescholdt

$65

Learn how to assemble and care for a beautiful, low maintenance plant-filled terrarium suitable for indoor use in this fun half-day workshop. Sat 17 Feb | BRU1528 Sat 5 May | BRU1529 10am–1pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Shibori Dying Workshop

Annette Proescholdt

$105

This inspiring workshop will show you how to create your own beautiful shibori, a unique Japanese resist dyeing technique. Once you understand the technique, this fun and creative way to create patterns on natural fabrics is easily done at home. Sat 24 Feb | BRU1525 10am–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Discover the beauty of traditional leadlighting, using techniques employed by glass artisans over the centuries. You’ll learn how to cut coloured glass and, with the aid of a basic pattern and simple soldering, assemble it into a decorative panel you can take home. Sat 12–19 May | BRU1334 9.30am–2.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

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ARTS & CREATIVE

LEX SORRENTINO STUDIO Lex Sorrentino is an Australian artist and sculptor whose extraordinary artworks have featured in arts and craft magazines and shows around the globe.

Grecian Goddess Garden Sculpture $185 Add some exotica to your house or garden with your own unique and elegant sculpture. Working first with easy to use Paverpol fabric strips over an armature you’ll then add dip dyed and draped fabrics to complete the sculpted figure. All materials included.

MUSIC

Sun 25 Feb | LEX1019 10am–4.30pm | 1 session | Oxley Studio

Freeform PMC Workshop

$145

Learn how to mould, dry and polish silver clay to create a pendant or earrings of your own design. All materials included. Sun 29 Apr | LEX1021 Sun 20 May | LEX1022 12.30pm–4pm | 1 session | Oxley Studio

Polymer Clay Workshop

Guitar for Continuing Students

Monaro Folk Society

Neil Gray

$110

$215

Join the Monaro Folk Society Bush Dance Group in these fun, interactive workshops and dances for beginners and returning students. It’ll keep you fit and is a great way to meet people. No experience needed.

Working on chord structures, finger picking and rhythm options this postbeginners class will expand your musical repertoire and help you play with confidence.

Mon 5 Feb – 9 Apr | MFS1001 Mon 30 Apr – 2 Jul | MFS1002 8pm – 10pm | 8 sessions | Ainslie Church Hall

Thu 15 Feb – 22 Mar | CAN1006 Thu 10 May – 14 Jun | CAN1007 6pm – 8pm | 6 sessions | Canberra College

Blues Harmonica for Beginners

Ukulele for Beginners

$165

Learn how you can use vibrant and versatile polymer clay to make colourful beads or a unique vessel. All materials included. Sun 11 Mar | LEX1018 Sun 3 Jun | LEX1020 10am–4pm | 1 session| Oxley Studio

Australian Bush Dance Workshops

Peter Van Den Heuvel

$195

In this relaxed course, led by experienced blues harmonica player Peter Van Den Heuvel, you’ll master simple and easy to learn techniques and be playing the harmonica like the blues greats in no time. Mon 5 Feb – 19 Mar | BRU1519 Mon 30 Apr – 18 Jun | BRU1520 6pm – 8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

Michael Rosenberg

$215

Have fun while learning how to make music on this small and affordable instrument. In this easy-paced course you will learn basic chords, rhythm and practice techniques. Mon 19 Feb – 9 Apr | CAN1008 Mon 7 May – 25 Jun | CAN1009 6pm – 8pm | 6 sessions | Canberra College

Guitar for Beginners Neil Gray

$215

This course is aimed at complete beginners or those who need to refresh their knowledge of guitar playing basics. You’ll learn chord playing and strumming techniques that will enable you to play thousands of songs. And you’ll have some fun along the way! Mon 12 Feb – 26 Mar | CAN1004 Mon 7 May – 25 Jun | CAN1005 6pm – 8pm | 6 sessions | Canberra College

Freeform Clay Workshop Sent in by tutor Lex Sorrentino

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NEEDLECRAFT

More Knitting Lee Scott

Introductory Crochet These courses will teach you the basic elements of crochet. You’ll learn how to complete a chain; double crochet; treble crochet; and how to master basic shaping through a number of simple projects. No experience required. Audrey Cureton

$125

$125

The versatile crocheted Granny Square is enjoying a revival in popularity. This workshop will show you how to crochet a basic square and then use the technique to extend your skills further. Basic crochet skills essential. Sat 17–24 Mar | BRU1674 1.30pm–4pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

Amigurumi Crochet Lee Scott

$125

Combining basic crochet with Japanese ingenuity, this course will teach you how to make your own Amigurumi - small crocheted animals known for their “cuteness”. Basic crochet skills essential. Sat 17 Feb | BRU1025 10am–3.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Knitting for Beginners Lee Scott

$165

Knitting is fun, fashionable, creative, relaxing and relevant across the seasons. For complete beginners, this course will teach you the basics, giving you the confidence to take on your own projects in cotton, linen or wool. Thu 22 Mar–12 Apr | BRU1019 Thu 3–24 May | BRU1020 6pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Sat 5 May–2 Jun | BRU1022 1.30pm–4pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Lee Scott

Mastering the Granny Square

Lee Scott

Build on the skills you’ve learnt in Knitting for Beginners. In this class you’ll learn new techniques such as colour work, lace and cables and discover tips to help you take your knitting further. For those who have completed Knitting for Beginners or have an equivalent skill level.

$95

Learn how to needle felt - a fast, fun and easy-to-learn craft technique used to make a wide variety of useful and decorative items. Sat 24 Feb | BLU1005 Sun 29 Apr | BLU1006 10am–3pm | 1 session | Sutton NSW

Glynda Bluhm $155

Once you have mastered basic knitting, it’s time to challenge yourself a little. In this course you’ll learn the skills and techniques needed to create a delicate lace scarf, and discover valuable tips to help you take your lace knitting further. Sat 3–24 Mar | BRU1021 10am–1pm | 3 sessions | CIT Bruce

$195

Working with easy to use Roberta Electronic Spinners, you’ll learn how to card, spin and ply, wash and skein your own alpaca and llama yarn to take home. Sat 3–17 Mar | BLU1002 1pm–4pm | 3 sessions | Sutton NSW Sat 12–26 May | BLU1003 10am–1pm | 3 sessions | Sutton NSW

Basic Alterations & Mending Knitted Socks Workshop Lee Scott

Catherine Thurstan $125

Who doesn’t want to have warm and cosy feet in winter? This workshop will teach you the basics of toe up knitted socks. You will learn to do seamless toes, short row heels and knitting socks two at a time on the one circular needle. Basic knitting skills essential. Sat 16–23 Jun | BRU1026 10am–1pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce NEW!

Lee Scott

$255

Learn how simple alterations can transform a basic shirt, skirt or pair of trousers. This short course will take you from pinning and fitting to hemming, darts and shaping as well as hand stitching techniques to make do and mend a garment. Thu 22 Feb–22 Mar | BRU1560 6pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce.

Crazy Patchwork Audrey Cureton

Fair Isle Workshop $125

This two session workshop will unravel the mysteries of this extraordinary knitting technique, creating patterns with multiple colours. Intermediate knitting skills required. Sat 16–23 Jun | BRU1024 1.30pm–4pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

$165

Crazy patchwork combines fabric and embroidery by hand or machine to create unique and unconventional works of art. In this short course you’ll learn the basic elements of crazy patchwork and gain confidence to continue your own projects. Sat 16–30 Jun | BRU1516 1pm–4pm | 3 sessions | CIT Bruce

Free Machine Quilting NEW!

Cable Workshop

Lee Scott

Audrey Cureton $125

This two session workshop will show you how easy it can be to master cable knitting and then use the technique to create interesting variations. Intermediate knitting skills required. Sat 12–19 May | BRU1023 10am–1pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

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Glynda Bluhm

Spinning Alpaca & llama Fleece

Lace Knitting

Thu 8–15 Feb | BRU1670 Thu 14–21 Jun | BRU1671 6pm–8.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce NEW!

$165

$165

Sat 17 Feb–24 Mar | BRU1017 Sat 12 May–23 Jun | BRU1018 10am–12pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce Lee Scott

Needle Felting

$65

This introduction to freestyle machine quilting is for confident sewers wanting to learn how to stitch ribbons, pebbles, spirals, flowers, leaves and teardrops as part of their own quilting project. Sat 17 Mar | BRU1515 1pm–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce


Patchwork & Quilting Audrey Cureton

$215

Suitable for beginners through to experienced quilters, this course encourages you to work at your own level and pace through a series of projects, techniques and ideas from basic quilt blocks to intuitive piecing and embellishments. Sat 10 Feb–3 Mar | BRU1517 Sat 5 May–2 Jun | BRU1518 1pm–4pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Sewing for Beginners Lyn Pearson/Carol Price

$255

This course will introduce you to basic sewing techniques and give you the skills and confidence to create your very own piece. Tue 6 Feb–6 Mar | BRU1700 Tue 1–29 May | BRU1701 Thu 8 Feb–8 Mar | BRU1702 Thu 3 May–7 Jun | BRU1703 6–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce

STORAGE Adobe Photoshop in a Day

THE BASICS

Brad Nichol

Understanding your DSLR & Compact Camera Brad Nichol

Sewing for Beginners Childrenswear Lyn Pearson

EDITING, PRESENTATION AND

PHOTOGRAPHY

$255

Learn basic sewing techniques and skills while making simple and wearable clothes for children. Mon 5 Feb–5 Mar | BRU1705 6pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce

$195

Combining a bit of theory with a lot of hands-on exercises this day will teach you how to use your DSLR or compact camera with confidence. We cover scene modes, flash control, file size, memory, compression, menu items and much more. Sat 10 Feb | NIC1010 Sat 12 May | NIC1011 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Adobe Photoshop is a versatile and effective tool for photo editing. This course will teach you handle layers, effect filters, monochrome conversions, creative sharpening and how to create composite images. Fri 23 Feb | NIC1207 Sat 19 May | NIC1208 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Editing Photos in Adobe Lightroom Brad Nichol

Easy Skirts & Trousers Lyn Pearson/Carol Price

Digital Photography for Beginners $225

After completing Sewing for Beginners, take the next step and learn how to customise an easy commercial skirt or trouser pattern for the perfect fit. Tue 20 Mar–10 Apr | BRU1710 Tue 12 Jun–3 Jul | BRU1711 6pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

David Richardson

$185

Enhance your digital photography skills with this hands-on course covering essential camera controls, basic photography skills and all important composition. Sat 3 Mar | BRU1625 Sat 2 Jun | BRU1626 10am–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Sat 24 Feb | NIC1213 Fri 1 Jun | NIC1214 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Editing with Snapseed & Lightroom Mobile

Digital Photography - DSLR $375

Suitable for beginner digital photographers with a DSLR camera this comprehensive course will teach you basic digital photography skills including exposure, camera controls, composition, lens choice and flash. Sat 17 Feb–24 Mar | RED1494 9am–12pm | 5 sessions | CIT Reid

$195

Edit your camera’s RAW and JPEG files with Adobe Lightroom. You’ll learn about tone adjustment tools, cropping, resizing, basic and advanced colour tools and more.

Brad Nichol

Stephen Corey

$195

$195

The mobile platform has become a powerful tool for enhancing and editing your photos, especially those shot on the Smartphone. Learn how you can make amazing photos with Lightroom and Snapseed - two of the most powerful and popular applications currently available. Fri 16 Feb | NIC1211 Thu 24 May | NIC1212 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

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SHORT COURSES GUIDE | SEMESTER 2 | 2017

Making Great Photobooks Brad Nichol

Photo Restoration $195

Photobooks are the ideal medium for displaying your holiday or family photos. Learn how to plan your layout and edit your work; how to make sense of the available tools and printing options; and most importantly how to get truly professional results. Fri 16 Mar | NIC1222 Fri 8 Jun | NIC1223 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Learn how you can bring treasured family photos and prints back to life with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or an equivalent Photo Editor. Thu 10 May | NIC1025 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Brad Nichol

$89

Learn how to organise that chaotic photo collection with Lightroom, Adobe’s versatile image organising and photoprocessing software. Sat 7 Apr | BRU1627 Sat 30 Jun | BRU1628 9.30am–1.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

$195

Clever scanning can effectively preserve a range of historical memorabilia from the family archive, including 3D items. This workshop covers tone and colour tools, resizing, storage, backup, fixing defects and basic edits. Mon 19 Feb | NIC1024 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Scanning Slides or Negatives Brad Nichol

Apple Photos App Brad Nichol

$195

Scanning Your Family History

Organising Your Digital Photographs in Lightroom David Richardson

Brad Nichol

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

$195

The Photos App for the Mac makes it easy to manage your entire photolibrary. Learn how to set up and use the core tools available, how the App integrates with the Cloud and explore the advanced options now also available on the iPhone and iPad. Fri 20 Apr | NIC1258 Fri 6 Jul | NIC1259 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

$195

Digitise your precious slides and negatives before they disappear. Learn about scanning equipment and how to handle problems such as colour correction, fading, dust and spot removal, graininess, correct sizing and more. Thu 15 Mar | NIC1026 Fri 22 Jun | NIC1027 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

WITH BRAD NICHOL Advanced Digital Camera

$195

A comprehensive workshop for photographers who’ve mastered the basics of their DSLR camera and want to learn how to use the full range of advanced features available. Sat 17 Mar | NIC1019 Sat 23 Jun | NIC1020 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Creative Composition

$195

Turn your camera into an art studio with this workshop that teaches you how to look at composition from a creative perspective. You’ll learn how to use your technical skill with the camera to produce beautiful fine art images. Fri 9 Mar | NIC1035 Thu 21 Jun | NIC1036 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

iPhoneography

$195

Learn how to make the most of the sophisticated camera in your iPhone. This hands-on workshop will show you everything you need to be able to capture, edit and share great images. Thu 8 Feb | NIC1122 Sat 5 May | NIC1123 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Street Photography Field Trip $195 Street photography is great approach for travellers wanting to tell the story of their trip. This workshop looks at technique and tools - settings, timing, light, colour and focus but also at less tangible factors like reading the scene, finding great compositions and dealing with people. Sun 29 Apr | NIC1126 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn

Native Plants & Flowers $195 Learn how to capture the subtle diversity of our local native plants and flowers. Held on site at the Australian Botanic Gardens, this course looks at composition, focus, colour, ideal exposure, how to handle natural light and more. Sun 25 Mar | NIC1023 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Botanic Gardens

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Night Photography

$175

Learn how to take fantastic photos in really low light or at night. Classroom theory is followed by an evening excursion to Lake Ginninderra to put the theory into practice. Thu 22 Feb | NIC1101 Thu 3 May | NIC1102 4.30pm–10pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Close up Photography

$195

A great photo is a combination of careful composition and an understanding of light and exposure control. Learn how you can take great photos across a range of images including landscapes, portraits, macro, action and more. Sat 3 Mar | NIC1016 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

$195

Whether you want to shoot insects and flowers or need to take detailed technical shots, this course will show you how to take terrific close-up photos. Learn all you need to know about lens options, tubes, bellows, filters, small scale lighting, focus and depth of field, ideal camera settings, controlling contrast and more. Thu 28 Jun | NIC1105 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Shooting on Full Manual

Taking Great Photos

$195

Learn how to master focus, exposure and timing, depth of field, colour and composition and give you the skills and confidence to take your camera off its programmed settings. Sat 7 Apr | NIC1003 Sat 30 Jun | NIC1004 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce NEW! Shoot a Day in Crookwell $195

Crookwell is a fascinating microcosm of rural Australia; it’s also a brilliant place to photograph. Starting in Goulburn we’ll wind our way to Crookwell through scenic backroads. By the end of the day you’ll have a whole array of new photo skills as well as a terrific collection of photographs that encapsulate rural Australia.

Photographing Your Kids

$195

Bring your kids or grandkids along for the day and learn how to take terrific photos that you, and they, will treasure. Along with all the technical camera know-how you’ll learn how to light and pose your subject, where to focus, how to get the best expressions, and even how to cope with those who aren’t so keen. Sat 28 Apr | NIC1018 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn

Flash & Lighting for Photography NEW!

$195

Learn what a difference good lighting can make to your photos. This workshop looks at on-camera flash, studio flash, LEDs, video lights and even light modifiers as well as colour temperature, light control and shaping, contrast ratios, reflectors, diffusers, blockers, and a myriad of knowledge points that make all the difference.

NEW!

Video Primer Workshop $195

Learn how to shoot video like a pro on your DSLR or compact camera. You will learn how to handle formats, focus methods, framing, exposure, sound options, simple edits and more. Sun 25 Feb | NIC1302 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn

Wildlife Photography

$225

Taking stunning wildlife photos requires technical proficiency as well as careful composition. Learn how to master both in this full day spent on site at the National Zoo. Entrance fees included. Sat 14 Apr | NIC1021 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | National Zoo and Aquarium

YouTube Videos – The Basics

$195

Nothing beats a great video for impact and grabbing viewer attention. This one day workshop will show you how to make powerful YouTube videos and post them using your smart phone or tablet. We’ll cover video tools, settings, lighting, scripting, the basics of editing, creating your own YouTube channel and a whole lot more. Thu 22 Mar | NIC1303 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Sun 11 Mar | NIC1015 4.30pm–9pm | 1 session | Goulburn

Sun 15 Apr | NIC1017 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn

Shooting the History of Goulburn $195 Join Brad for a relaxing and enjoyable day photographing the historical city of Goulburn. The architecture and landscape of the region offer photographers an excellent opportunity to develop their technique and compositional skills. Sun 18 Mar | NIC1028 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn


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FOOD, HEALTH & RECREATION

make your life delicious Whether you are into cooking, being active or getting outdoors we’ve got a fun and enriching course just for you. All our courses are taught by qualified professionals and enthusiasts so you’ll be in good hands.

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CAKE DECORATING An Introduction to Cake Decorating Jo Binkin

$245

Ideal for beginners this comprehensive course offers instruction in various standard cake decorating skills, explaining all the necessary tools and techniques. You’ll learn how to use chocolate ganache and smooth fondant icing as well basic figure modelling and hand moulded flowers. Tue 13 Feb–20 Mar | GUN1023 Tue 15 May–26 Jun | GUN1024 Thu 15 Feb–22 Mar | GUN1025 Thu 10 May–21 Jun | GUN1026 6.15pm–8.15pm | 6 sessions Gungahlin College

Michael Lyons

$285

Build your culinary skills and confidence through mastery of easy to learn techniques in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. You’ll be dicing, sautéing and plating up with the best of them in no time. Thu 8 Feb–15 Mar | RED1482 Thu 3 May–7 Jun | RED1483 6pm–8.30pm | 6 sessions | CIT Reid

$245

Mon 12 Feb–5 Mar | CAN1270 Mon 30 Apr–21 May | CAN1272 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | Canberra College

$245

Build on the skills you learnt in Introduction 1. In this course you’ll explore the world of cupcakes and buttercream piping, learn how to ganache and square edge a round cake, extend your flower skills and more. Tue 29 May–19 Jun | CAN1273 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | Canberra College

$245

Back by popular demand this course will teach you all about buttercream from basic techniques through to piped cupcakes, flowers and iced cakes. Tue 13 Mar–3 Apr | CAN1277 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | Canberra College

Learn how easy it is to make a range of delicious bite-sized mouthfuls. In one evening you’ll make a range of savoury and sweet options and learn how to plate them with style. Mon 9 Apr | DCC1173 Wed 30 May | DCC1175 6pm–9pm | 1 session | Dickson College

Jenny Foley

$285

Wed 7 Feb–14 Mar | RED1485 Wed 2 May–6 Jun | RED1486 6pm–8.30pm | 6 sessions | CIT Reid

$285

Healthy food doesn’t have to be all quinoa and kale. Learn how to rustle up a healthy meal full of flavour and colour (including an Indian vegetarian buffet) while picking up tips and techniques you can use at home. Mon 12–26 Feb | DCC1178 6pm–9pm | 3 sessions | Dickson College

Homemade Pasta and Sauces Jenny Foley

A Taste of France Jenny Foley

$95

Healthy Food with Taste

This is Cooking 101 with different recipes and a few more culinary challenges!

Learn the basic techniques to start you off on your cake decorating adventure in a fun and friendly environment. Experienced teacher Jenny will guide you through from the very beginning.

Buttercream Basics

Cooking 101

Michael Lyons

JENNY STIRZAKER

Introduction 2

Jenny Foley

Cooking 102

CAKE DECORATING COURSES BY

Introduction 1

Fabulous Finger Food

COOKING

$285

Discover how easy it can be to create some of the classic dishes of French cuisine in your own kitchen. Tips, techniques and a magnificent selection of recipes to take home are included. Bon appétit! Wed 20 Jun–4 Jul | DCC1176 6pm–9pm | 3 sessions | Dickson College

$190

A pasta meal is a handy standby in any household but imagine how much better it could taste with your own handmade pasta and fabulous sauce. Join Jenny to learn how to create a range of quick, easy and above all, delicious pasta dishes. Wed 16–23 May | DCC1159 6pm–9pm | 2 sessions | Dickson College

Pastry Trio Masterclass Jenny Foley

A Taste of Italy Jenny Foley

$285

Forget the cliches! Good Italian cooking is fresh, light and full of fabulous flavours. Learn how to make your own fresh pasta, pesto, polenta and plenty more, including some fabulous desserts and biscuits. Tips, techniques and a magnificent selection of recipes to take home are included. Wed 7–21 Mar | DCC1177 6pm–9pm | 3 sessions | Dickson College

$95

This workshop will teach you how to temper chocolate – the essential step for that smooth, glossy finish - then show you how to make handmade chocolates and more using everyone’s favourite ingredient. Mon 26 Mar | DCC1179 6pm–9pm | 1 session | Dickson College

Pastry always tastes better when you make it yourself and it’s easier than you think. Learn how to master the mysteries of choux pastry for the perfect eclair; short pastry for a tasty quiche and flan pastry for sweet pies of all kinds. Wed 7 Feb | DCC1168 Wed 9 May | DCC1171 Mon 4 Jun | DCC1172 6pm–9pm | 1 session | Dickson College

Warming Winter Soups

Chocolate Workshop Jenny Foley

$95

Jenny Foley

$95

Hearty soups are ideal for those colder winter days. Learn how to make a great stock and build it into a selection of tasty soups with universal appeal. Wed 13 Jun | DCC1174 6pm–9pm | 1 session | Dickson College

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Fermenting & Pickling Jane McIntyre

$95

LIFESTYLE

Pickled and fermented foods are recognised for the health promoting vitamins and probiotics they contain and enjoyed for their diverse flavours. Learn how you can produce tasty, fermented and pickled foods easily in your own kitchen. Tue 20–27 Mar | DCC1180 Tue 8–15 May | DCC1182 Tue 12–19 Jun | DCC1183 6pm–8pm | 2 sessions | Dickson College

Plant-Based Nutrition Workshop Linda Smillie

Caravans, Campers & RVs - A Beginner’s Guide Waine Summerfield

FISHING WITH DANNY SPELIC

$65

Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular but knowing how to create interesting and tasty meals that ensure you get all the protein you need can be a challenge. Whether you are simply curious about plant-based eating or a looking at committing to a vegetarian or vegan diet, this plant-based nutrition workshop will have something for you. Mon 26 Feb | BRU1562 Mon 26 Mar | BRU1564 6pm–8pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

become a wine connoisseur

Finding Fish on Ocean Beaches $265 The beautiful, unspoilt beaches of the south coast are renowned for great fishing spots but it helps to have a few key skills and insider tips along with your rig. This course will cover species, baits, location selection, tides, rigs and more. Mon 30 Apr–21 May | BRU1138 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Finding Fish in South Coast Estuaries

South Coast estuaries are a great place to enjoy a relaxing day’s fishing. This course explains how to go about targeting fish in this environment, looking at species, baits, location selection, tides, rigs and more. Wed 23 May–13 Jun | BRU1137 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Develop your understanding of wine with this introductory six week program. This course provides a basic overview of the wine industry, wine styles and the practical elements of enjoying fine wine. Mon 12 Feb–26 Mar | DCC1151 Mon 7 May–25 Jun | DCC1152 7pm–9pm | 6 sessions | Dickson College

Wine Appreciation – Old World & New World $295 This intermediate level course will offer a more in-depth appreciation of a wider selection of wines. Over six weeks you’ll discover some of the old world classics from France, Spain and Italy then push the wine tasting frontier into emerging areas, new varieties and alternate methods of production.

Sat 17 Feb | BRU1355 Sat 23 Jun | BRU1356 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Makeup for Everyday & Special Occasions Tired of the same outdated makeup routine? Taught by makeup professionals, this course will show you how to apply natural looking makeup that suits your face shape and colouring and how to adapt it for special occasions. You’ll also get tips and techniques to help you perfect your look. Mon 19–26 Feb | BRU1220 Mon 7–14 May | BRU1221 6pm–8pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

Fishing Canberra - The 100 Pound Cod

Dr Stephen James $265

Discover the best fishing spots in the ACT region, the perfect tackle to use and learn everything you need to know about fishing in the local area in this course that combines theory and plenty of hands-on technique. Includes practical time on the water. Wed 28 Feb–21 Mar | BRU1354 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Fly Fishing & Fly Tying

$265

$195

Through an enjoyable mix of theory and practical observation this course takes a comprehensive look at the universe and our place in it. You’ll also learn about Planetarium software; telescopes – what to buy or how to make the most of one you have and conclude with an outdoor session putting all you’ve learnt into practice under the night sky. Wed 14 Mar–11 Apr | CBG1010 6.30pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | Canberra Grammar School

The fine art of fly fishing is easy to learn, very effective and fun for everyone, whether you are a beginner or an experience angler. This comprehensive course covers equipment, fly selections and construction, casting techniques, entomology and more. Mon 5–26 Feb | BRU1030 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Tue 8 May–26 Jun | DCC1153 7pm–9pm | 6 sessions | Dickson College

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$120

Practical Astronomy

WITH MICHAEL TABART Wine Appreciation $275

Don’t make an expensive mistake. Choosing the right camper, van or RV for your needs and understanding what tow vehicle you require is the key to trouble free travelling. This course looks at the available options, assessing the merits of each against your needs. We also cover the practical details to take into consideration for any long journey.

Amy Capeda or Stephanie Church

$265

$125


Reversing Your Caravan or Trailer Waine Summerfield

$95

Learn the tips and tricks to help you reverse your caravan or trailer easily and safely. Combining basic theory and practical exercises this course will also discuss weight ratios, basic maintenance and how to use your mirrors effectively. Bring your van or trailer and put theory into practice in the carpark. Sat 17 Mar | BRU1309 Sat 12 May | BRU1310 10am-3pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Step Into Your Style Workshop Kim Williams

$75

This practical workshop provides the knowledge, style tips and tools you need to dress your NOW body so that you feel confident with your visual image. Discover how to create outfits that enhance and highlight who you are. Sat 10 Feb | BRU1581 10am–12.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Work Your Wardrobe Kim Williams

$75

Learn how to make the most of the clothes you already have in your wardrobe. This workshop includes tips on how to create and maintain an organised wardrobe and how to create and restyle mix and match outfits to cater for all aspects of your lifestyle. Sat 12 May | BRU1582 10am–12.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Pilates Mat Work

FITNESS

Kate Harriden

Dru Yoga Joanna Bencke & Dahna MacConnachie $175 Dru Yoga is a powerful technique combining slow stretches, breathing and relaxation. This course will help reduce stress and tension; ease back pain; and other physical discomfort and improve your energy and vitality. Tue 6 Feb–27 Mar | CAN1028 Tue 1 May–18 Jun | CAN1029 6.30pm–8pm | 8 sessions | Canberra College

$155

Develop your strength, increase your flexibility and fitness and improve your balance and coordination using a fit ball and step moves. In this fun and energising course you will learn how to use Pilates principles to help enhance core stability. Thu 8 Feb–29 Mar | HAW1024 Thu 10 May–28 Jun | HAW1025 6.30–7.30pm | 8 sessions | Hawker College

Sat 10 Feb–24 Mar | BRU1583 Sat 5 May–23 Jun | BRU1584 10am–11am | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce Continuing students:

Samyama Yoga for Body Alignment & Mental Relaxation Christine Boulan-Smit

$175

Increase your flexibility, strength and focus while energizing your body, releasing tensions and relaxing your mind. For beginners and continuing students. Thu 8 Feb–29 Mar | HAW1036 Thu 3 May–21 Jun | HAW1059 6pm–7.30pm | 8 sessions | Hawker College

Christine Boulan-Smit

Emily Avery Led by a qualified remedial massage therapist these hands-on courses will teach you the knowledge and practical skills required for giving a relaxing massage at home. Upper body: back, arms, hands & scalp $145 Sat 3 Mar | BRU1150 9am–3pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

$175

A contemporary and inclusive approach to classical yoga, these classes, for continuing students, are adapted to seasonal changes and students’ needs. Mon 5 Feb–26 Mar | DCC1022 Mon 30 Apr–18 Jun | DCC1023 6pm–7.30pm | 8 sessions | Dickson College

Tai Chi for Beginners $125

Alan Whitfield

$105

Enjoy the harmony and peace that gentle exercise can bring. Tai Chi emphasises soft flowing movements combined with diaphragmatic breathing and good posture, helping promote calmness, strength and good health.

Sat 2 Jun | BRU1151 9am–2pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Meditation - Introduction Julianna Irhazi

Beginners:

Samyama Yoga - Intermediate Level

Massage Basics

Lower body: legs and feet

Pilates is a fitness method which aims to improve posture and muscle functioning. These classes focus on postural alignment by strengthening the deeper abdominal muscles, supporting mobility through the entire body.

Sat 10 Feb–24 Mar | BRU1585 Sat 5 May–23 Jun | BRU1586 11am–12pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

Fit Ball & Steps Margaret Cargill

$125

Introducing you to a range of meditation techniques this course will help you embrace calm and focus as you explore your inner emotional landscape.

$165

Tue 6 Feb–27 Mar | CAN1020 Tue 1 May–19 Jun | CAN1021 6.30–7.45pm | 8 sessions | Canberra College

Mon 5 Feb–19 Mar | BRU1204 6pm–7pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

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HOME, GARDEN AND GARAGE

grow it build it fix it

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Do you love DIY? Do you love a good backyard project on the weekends? Our Home, Garden & Garage courses are taught by handy experts and geared towards prepping you with invaluable tips and tricks to get you started on your home project. From floristry to paving, interior design to motorbike maintenance we’ve got a course just for you.


HOME, GARDEN & GARAGE

GARDENING & SUSTAINABLE LIVING Aquaponics - Introduction Ian Campbell

$225

Let an industry professional show you how to set up your own backyard aquaponic system, growing fish and organic vegetables in a symbiotic environment. Sat 3 Mar | BRU1001 9am–5pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

$95

Learn how to create your own bonsai or care properly for the trees you have. Bonsai artist Shannon Young will discuss the history of this exquisite art then take you through all the practical design and care essentials you’ll need to create and maintain your own tree. Bring your own bonsai for a trim and some expert advice. Sat 17 Feb | BRU1070 Sat 12 May | BRU1071 9.30am–12.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Thu 22 Mar | BRU1072 Thu 7 Jun | BRU1073 5.30pm–8.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Chicken Keeping Workshop Tatum Hills Farm

$85

Chooks not only provide fresh eggs – they are a friendly addition to a backyard and can turn your kitchen scraps into fertilizer. Run in conjunction with Tatum Hills Farm, this fun and comprehensive short course is the ideal introduction for anyone looking to keep chickens in a rural or suburban environment. Sun 25 Mar | TAT1001 Sun 6 May | TAT1002 10am–1pm | 1 session | Bywong

Composting & Worm Farming Keith Colls

Tracey Andriolo or Hazel Davies

$85

Reduce household waste and improve your garden produce through clever composting and worm farming. This short course will show you how to create great compost and use it effectively on your garden. You’ll also learn how to set up and maintain an efficient worm farm. Your garden will reap the benefits. Sat 17 Feb | CCF1001 10am–1pm | 1 session | Canberra City Farm

Roses - The Essential Guide $265

This introductory course offers a window on the world of commercial floristry. It covers basic skills in hand tying, wiring for special occasions as well as design.

Kylie Carman-Brown

$95

Mon 5 Feb–19 Mar | BRU1530 Mon 30 Apr–18 Jun | BRU1531 6.30pm–8.30pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

Dazzled by the variety of roses available? Unsure what selection will suit the constraints of your own garden? This course will answer your questions with a comprehensive classroom session looking at different rose classes and their requirements followed by an excursion to the Parliamentary rose gardens.

Garden Design

Sat 24 Mar | BRU1268 9am–1pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Mark Cumberland

Bonsai Clinic Shannon Young

Floristry - Introduction

$285

Learn how to design and create your own attractive garden or courtyard space. We look at site survey and analysis, garden styles and design, landscape materials, irrigation and plant selection. Tue 20 Feb–20 Mar | BRU1083 Tue 8 May–5 Jun | BRU1084 5.30pm–8pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce

Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables – Autumn/Winter Keith Colls

$55

Discover the variety of fruit and vegetables that can be successfully grown in any given season. This workshop takes you from essential garden preparation through to care for your produce as it matures. Sat 24 Feb | CCF1003 10am–12pm | 1 session | Canberra City Farm

Gardening in Small Spaces Keith Colls

$85

Perfect for new home owners or downsizers, this course will show you how to make the smallest space bloom and grow. You’ll learn about plant, pot and potting mix selection as well as plant care and growing tips for your balcony, terrace, indoor or small courtyard garden. Mon 19 Feb | BRU1630 Tue 27 Mar | BRU1631 Thu 3 May | BRU1632 Mon 4 Jun | BRU1633 5.30pm–8.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Horticulture – Introduction Keith Colls

Waterwise Gardening Keith Colls

$95

Learn how to keep water costs down and your garden healthy and productive under the most challenging climatic conditions with waterwise gardening. This course will look at the essential water needs of plants; efficient watering regimes and water saving measures and how to make sensible use of alternative water sources, such as tanks and recycled water. Wed 2–9 May | BRU1087 5.30pm–7.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

$265

This course takes a comprehensive look at all aspects of gardening including plants and plant requirements, soil preparation, seasonal maintenance and basic garden planning and design – all in relation to our local climate. Includes two Saturday morning sessions offsite. Mon/Sat 26 Feb–26 Mar | BRU1426 Mon/Sat 30 Apr–21 May | BRU1427 5.30pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

NEW!

Australian Native Plants – An Essential Guide Paulene Cairnduff

$125

This 3-week course will show you how to choose the right Australian native plants for your garden and keep them looking good year round. The course will cover plant selection, soil preparation, site analysis, planting and maintenance. Tue 13–27 Mar | BRU1076 6pm–8.30pm | 3 sessions | CIT Bruce Sat 5–19 May | BRU1077 10am–12.30pm | 3 sessions | CIT Bruce


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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Mark Cumberland

Basic Home Plumbing Ian Campbell

$95

This practical course will teach you the basics of home plumbing, allowing you to confidently change tap washers on interior and exterior taps as well as equipping you with simple diagnostic and problem solving techniques for toilet cisterns. Thu 1 Mar | BRU1086 5.30pm–8.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

$395

Gain the hands-on skills and confidence you need to complete small brickwork projects around the home. Learn how to choose the right bricks for the job, mix your mortar and lay a neat line of bricks while working to a string line. Sat 5–12 May | BRU1092 8.30am–4.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

Don White

$195

Learn how to handle a range of rendering techniques for interior and exterior patching of your home. In addition to cement rendering the day covers Blueboard application, fixing and rendering. Sat 12 May | BRU1093 8am–5pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Owner Builders Course $539

The ideal grounding for the prospective owner-builder in the ACT this course will outline the building process from the Development Application (DA) through to the Certificate of Occupancy. Sat 10–17 Feb | BRU1098 Sat 23–30 Jun | BRU1099 8.30am–4.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

Paving DIY $195

Learn how to choose the right materials, construction methods and design for your next paving project. In this hands-on course you will learn paving, cutting and laying, plus cover some theory, the tools you will need and how to properly plan your job. Sat 5 May | BRU1100 8.30am–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Plastering & Patching

Interior Design for Everyone Catherine Henderson

Martin Stallard $95


Mark Cumberland

Cement Rendering

Tiling - Practical for Bathrooms

Save on needless expense and learn to service your own garden equipment. This hands-on class covers two and four-stroke motors, service schedules, tuning, fuel mix and basic upkeep.

Marko Zarak

Brickwork Skills Marko Zarak

Maintaining Motorised Garden Equipment

$359

Don White

$175

The ideal starting point for anyone building, renovating or decorating their home, this course will take you through a series of activities and exercises, giving you workable solutions to your decorating dilemmas and plenty of practical advice.

Done well, basic patching and plastering techniques can make rooms look like new. This practical course will cover small to medium sized repairs including patching dents and holes in plaster walls and taping and plastering gaps left by large appliances.

Thu 8 Feb–29 Mar | RED1504 Thu 10 May–28 Jun | RED1505 6.30pm–8.30pm | 8 sessions | CIT Reid


Stonework Skills Marko Zarak

$395

Led by a qualified and experienced stonemason this course will introduce you to a range of stone walling techniques, giving you skills you can adapt to a variety of projects and situations around the home. Sat 17 & 24 Mar | BRU1090 8.30am–4.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

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$249

Taught by a professional tiler this course will show you how to master your tiling job - from tile choice to final grouting. Perfect for DIY renovators keen to learn the tricks of the trade. Sat 10 Feb | BRU1107 Sat 3 Mar | BRU1108 Sat 5 May | BRU1109 Sat 2 Jun | BRU1110 8.30am–5pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Waterproofing & Screeding Your Shower Base Martin Stallard

$175

This course combines the two essential skills for any successful DIY bathroom renovation. You’ll learn how to install a waterproof membrane in the bathroom area, then lay the floor to a gradient suitable to drain into a floor waste. Tue 13–20 Mar | BRU1566 Tue 12–19 Jun | BRU1567 6pm–9pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce

Woodworking Mirsad Ramic

$535

This hands-on course is designed to provide you with an introduction to essential cabinetmaking techniques using both hand and power tools. Learn about joints, tools tuning, sharpening, assembly, finishing and jig making while constructing a small functional furniture item. Wed 7 Feb–21 Mar | BRU1664 Wed 11 Apr–30 May | BRU1665 6pm–9pm | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce

HOME, GARDEN & GARAGE

MECHANICS

Motor Maintenance for 4WD Diesel Vehicles Colin Prest

Bicycle Maintenance Workshop Stuart Bardsley

$185

Learn how to maintain your bike and do easy roadside repairs. This comprehensive course will show you how to make basic adjustments and repairs to your bike including brakes and gears, wheels and spokes, puncture repairs and much more. Thu 8 Feb–15 Mar | BRU1157 Thu 3 May–7 Jun | BRU1158 6.30pm–8.30pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

Basic Car Maintenance for New Car Owners Robert Sharp

$85

Do you know what is under the hood of your car, what to check, how to keep it running smoothly, or how to change a tyre? This ‘need to know’ course will have you safely on the road and feeling confident you can respond appropriately to problems as they occur. Tue 3–10 Apr | FYS1020 Tue 12–19 Jun | FYS1024 6pm–7.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

Robert Sharp

The ideal course for anyone planning a lengthy or remote 4WD trip. Over 4 weeks we look at engine servicing as well as steering, suspension, driveline, and electrical and braking systems. Accessories and trip preparation will also be covered. Wed 7–28 Feb | FYS1016 Wed 2–23 May| FYS1017 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

$345

This introductory, hands-on course puts you under the bonnet and in control of your car’s motor maintenance. Topics covered include minor engine tuning and service; brake inspection, adjustment and replacement; tyre wear, changing and rotation, as well as safety inspection. Tue 8–29 May | FYS1002 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

Richard Marchbank

$525

Learn how to use Manual Metal Arc (stick) and Gas Metal Arc (MIG) welding for your more detailed home welding work and be confident when selecting the right process for your welding job. Mon 12 Feb–5 Mar | FYS1014 5.30pm–9.30pm | 4 sessions CIT Fyshwick Sat 10 Feb–3 Mar | FYS1013 1pm–5pm | 4 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

Colin Prest

Sat 5 May–2 Jun | FYS1015 8am–12pm | 4 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

$345

This follow up to the basic course will cover more advanced diesel theory; do further work on 4WD fuel systems and diesel engine diagnostics; look at wheel bearing replacement and maintenance; as well as advanced electrical modification, diagnosis and repair; and suspension modifications. Wed 14 Mar–4 Apr | FYS1018 Wed 6–27 Jun | FYS1019 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

Vehicle Restoration Skills – Basic 1 $495

Bring that old Jaguar, ute or Holden classic back to its former glory. This course, focussing on body work, is designed to give you the basic skills and panelbeating techniques required to start your restoration job.

MIG & TIG Welding - Introduction Richard Marchbank

$525

Ideal for the auto enthusiast and home handyman wanting to do fine detailed work. This course will teach you how to use MIG (Gas Metal Arc) and TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc) processes for your welding projects. Sat 10 Feb–3 Mar | FYS1011 8am–12pm | 4 sessions | CIT Fyshwick Sat 5 May–2 Jun | FYS1010 1pm–5pm | 4 sessions | CIT Fyshwick Mon 7 May–4 Jun | FYS1012 5.30–9.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

Tue 13 Feb–13 Mar | FYS1022 6pm–10pm | 5 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

Vehicle Restoration Skills - Basic 2 Craig Kelly

Motorcycle Maintenance Robert Sharp

MIG & ARC Welding - Introduction

Advanced Motor Maintenance for 4WD Diesel Vehicles

Craig Kelly

Motor Maintenance

$345

WELDING

$345

Learn how to perform the essential maintenance tasks needed to keep your bike running smoothly under all conditions. Led by an experienced bike rider and automotive specialist, you’ll pick up tips and techniques which will give you the confidence to trouble shoot under any circumstances.

$495

This course builds on the skills you’ve learnt in the Basic 1 course. From minor dent repair you’ll move on to more challenging exercises covering areas such as file finishing, MIG welding, panel replacement, rust repair and plastic filling. Tue 8 May–5 Jun | FYS1023 6pm–10pm | 5 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

Tue 20 Feb–13 Mar | FYS1021 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Fyshwick

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LANGUAGES & WRITING

master communication (in any language!) Travelling overseas and want to learn how to really connect with a culture or wanting to explore a rich cultural heritage? Are you keen to immerse yourself in the intricate world of storytelling and fiction writing? Learn how to communicate in another language or discover how you can bring you own to life on a page with one of our language and writing courses.

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French - Introduction

AUSTRALIAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Francoise Muller or Kassem Saikal or Ariane Saikal Tue 6 Feb–27 Mar | RED1036 Tue 1 May–19 Jun | RED1037 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Reid

Auslan 1 Sheree Murray or Vera Hall or Amanda Sullivan

Wed 7 Feb–28 Mar | BRU1113 Wed 2 May–20 Jun | BRU1114 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

$265

These introductory courses will teach you the basics of Australian Sign Language using current expressions and emphases while raising awareness of the deaf community, its language and culture. Mon 12 Feb–26 Mar | CAN1100 Mon 7 May–25 Jun | CAN1101 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | Canberra College Tue 13 Feb–20 Mar | BRU1404 Wed 7 Feb–14 Mar | BRU1403 Wed 2 May–6 Jun | BRU1402 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce Fri 16 Feb–23 Mar | BRU1405 10am–12pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

Auslan 2 Sheree Murray

$265

Auslan 2 continues to build on the vocabulary and visual-gestural communication skills learnt in Auslan 1. Tue 1 May–5 Jun | BRU1408 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

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$285

French - Continuing Kassem Saikal or Ariane Saikal

LANGUAGES


Our language classes are designed for people who want to learn the basics of a language for general interest.

French - Conversation

Introductory courses are for beginners with no experience in the language and who want a good grounding for further study.

Thu 8 Feb–29 Mar | BRU1117 Thu 3 May–21 Jun | BRU1118 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

Continuing courses are for students who have completed an introduction course in the language or have equivalent prior experience. Courses for Travellers will give an absolute beginner the confidence to communicate with basic phrases in their destination country with useful, everyday expressions. Contact us on 6207 4441 if you are not sure which level is the right one for you.

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Arabic - Introduction CIT Solutions teaching staff

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$285

$285

Kassem Saikal

$285

German - Introduction Annette Boyd Proescholdt Wed 7 Feb–28 Mar | BRU1120 Wed 2 May–20 Jun | BRU1121 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

German - Continuing Annette Boyd Proescholdt

$285

Tue 1 May–19 Jun | BRU1122 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

Hindi - Introduction Shailesh Diwedi

Tue 6 Feb–27 Mar | BRU1111 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

$285

$285

Mon 30 Apr–2 Jul | BRU1123 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

Arabic - Continuing

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CIT Solutions teaching staff

$285 NEW!


Shailesh Diwedi

Croatian - Introduction Meri Dragicevic

$285

Mon 5 Feb–9 Apr | CAN1030 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | Canberra College

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Croatian - Continuing Meri Dragicevic

Sanskrit - Introduction

$285

$285

The ancient language of Sanskrit is the key to an appreciation of classical Indian history and culture. This course will introduce you to Sanskrit through the beautiful Devangari script and develop an understanding of the language and basic grammar through the study of simple verses. Mon 5 Feb–9 Apr | BRU1124 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

Mon 7 May–2 Jul | CAN1033 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | Canberra College


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hello Portuguese - Introduction

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Lucia Mendes Batista

$285

Thu 8 Feb–29 Mar | BRU1127 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

CREATIVE WRITING

Spanish - Introduction

Bonjour

Italian - Introduction Antonietta Cooper

$285

Mon 5 Feb–9 Apr | DCC1016 Mon 30 Apr–2 Jul | DCC1017 5.30–7.30pm | 8 sessions | Dickson College

Magaly Delgado or Fabio Fabbo or Manuel Navarro-Gonzalez $285

Creative Fiction – The Basics

Mon 5 Feb–9 Apr | RED1142 Mon 30 Apr–2 Jul | RED1143 6.30–8.30pm | 8 sessions | CIT Reid

No matter which fiction genre you want to write in, this course will help you discover the ‘ingredients’ you need to get started. Discover how to craft, grow and shape concepts into an appealing story as we work through the writing process.

Wed 7 Feb–28 Mar | DCC1012 Wed 2 May–20 Jun | DCC1013 6.30– 8.30pm | 8 sessions | Dickson College

Intermediate Italian – Storia d’Amore

Spanish - Continuing

Julie Docker

Magaly Delgado

$285

Using a simple but compelling story of love and social hierarchy as the basis for studying Italian, this course will develop your reading, vocabulary, grammar, speaking and pronunciation. Along the way we uncover and discover Milan, one of Italy’s most dynamic and beautiful cities. Wed 7 Feb–28 Mar | BRU1473 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

$285

Mary Lynn Mather $285

Wed 7 Feb–28 Mar | RED1144 Wed 2 May–20 Jun | RED1145 6.30pm–8.30pm | 8 sessions | CIT Reid

COURSES FOR TRAVELLERS

Barbara Neish

$215

Italian for Travellers Japanese - Continuing Akiko Kono or Miona Ikeda

Emanuele Pierotti $285


Wed 28 Feb–28 Mar | RED1149 Wed 2–30 May | RED1150 6pm–8pm | 5 sessions | CIT Reid

Mandarin - Introduction

Spanish for Travellers

Lin Zhao

$285

Mandarin - Continuing Mon 5 Feb–9 Apr | BRU1126 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

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$215

NEW!

$285

$215

Creative Writing: Taking it Further Sarah Newsome

$315

This course is for anyone who has some experience of writing and wants to develop their skills further. It will help you build on your existing knowledge of storytelling. Tap into advice and anecdotes from a range of writers and writing resources and use interactive workshops and exercises to improve your writing.

Screenwriting Workshop Erin Bingham

Thai for Travellers

Kate Harriden

Take your way with words to another level as you explore literary journalism, a genre that smudges the line between the real and the imagined by drawing on techniques that are used in fiction. This approach will add an extra dimension to life writing and factual stories, from memoirs and personal essays to travel pieces and online articles.

Tue 6 Feb–27 Mar | RED1345 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Reid

Thu 22 Feb–22 Mar | BRU1128 Thu 17 May–14 Jun | BRU1129 6pm–8pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce

Mon 30 Apr–2 Jul | BRU1125 6pm–8pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

Lin Zhao

Yuri Pacheco

$285


Tue 13 Feb–13 Mar | CAN1031 6pm–8pm | 5 sessions | Canberra College


$285

Creative Non-Fiction

French for Travellers

Japanese - Introduction

Tracey Hawkins

Wed 7 Mar–11 Apr | BRU1322 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

Mon 5 Feb–26 Mar | CAN1035 6pm–8.15pm | 7 sessions | Canberra College Phillip

NEW!

Akiko Kono or Miona Ikeda

WRITING

$215

Mon 5 Feb–5 Mar | CAN1038 Mon 30 Apr–4 Jun | CAN1039 6pm–8pm | 5 sessions | Canberra College

$245

It’s on your bucket list: write that screenplay. Over four weeks, this course will teach you the basic principles of successful screenwriting including distilling what you want to say and how to say it, building a story world and characters, and how to get it all down on the page to industry standard. Sat 10 Feb–3 Mar | BRU1327 10am–12.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce


Writing for Children Tracey Hawkins

$285

Learn how to construct appealing works for children. This course will look at genre, plot, creating characters, writing dialogue, keeping to word count and editing your work. A great place for any aspiring children’s book author to start. Tue 6 Mar–10 Apr | BRU1321 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce NEW!

Writing about Place

Mary Lynn Mather

$285

Learn how to create a strong sense of place in your writing, whatever genre you favour. Playing with a range of literary techniques, you’ll hone description and detail, bringing scenes into sharper focus. The ideal course to help you describe the familiar terrain of home, the fresh experiences generated by travel or the evocative realm of nature. Tue 20 Feb–27 Mar | BRU1319 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

“I hope to help my students with balancing information with entertainment in their storytelling. So they can take away a fresh enthusiasm for the familiar and a changed way of looking at things they may have taken for granted.” Tutor - Mary Lynn Mather

WRITING SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE Better Letters & Emails Sussan Fallon

Grammar & Punctuation Skills $195

Sussan Fallon

$195

Learn how to write concise and effective correspondence, appropriate to your work environment. This course looks at structure, purpose, tone, editing and more, giving you the skills to write with confidence.

How you use grammar and punctuation can make or break a document. Learn how to use different parts of speech and punctuation correctly and improve your writing style, ensuring your message is clear in a business or personal context.

Fri 23 Feb | BRU1424 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Fri 23 Mar | BRU1552 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Editing & Proofreading

Writing Formal Documents

Sussan Fallon

$195

This one day course covers basic editing and proofreading skills applicable to any work environment. We look at the allimportant difference between editing and proofreading; at issues such as readability and register; at important grammar rules that will assist your ability to proofread and discuss the tools available to you to help make your proofreading task easier. Fri 11 May | BRU1425 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

$295

Improve your writing skills with this comprehensive and practical course. Over six weeks we look at grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and paragraphing. Your own skills and needs will be assessed so your learning can be structured where possible to your requirements. Thu 15 Feb–22 Mar | BRU1132 Thu 3 May–7 Jun | BRU1133 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

$195

Writing formal documents such as letters, reports, minutes, briefs and summaries requires careful planning and preparation. Learn how to approach the task and find the right register then workshop a range of formal documents so you’ll leave able to write with confidence and proficiency. Fri 1 Jun | BRU1189 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Everyday English Lizy Mejias

Effective Grammar for Writing Sussan Fallon

Sussan Fallon

$185

This course will help non-native English speakers interact more comfortably with native English speakers in a range of work and social contexts. Focussing on listening and speaking skills we look at vocabulary and expressions necessary to get by in real life situations including everyday English language, as well as idioms with their meanings and uses. Tue 6 Feb–13 Mar | BRU1251 Tue 1 May–5 Jun | BRU1252 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

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WORK SKILLS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

improve your life and work These courses are designed to get you plugged in and switched on for life. Taught by industry experts and enthusiasts, the courses range from Microsoft Office for Beginners to Buying Your First Home. Build your confidence and put yourself first.

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Microsoft Office for Beginners

COMPUTING

Paul Harris

Computers for Beginners These introductory courses will explain all the basic processes of using your computer in simple, jargon free terminology. Basic Microsoft Word, internet, Google searches and email (specifically Yahoo, Gmail or Hotmail) will be covered. Michael Rosenberg

$245

$365

This comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Office is for the new user who has basic computer skills but wants to learn how to use this diverse and useful package. The course covers PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word. Fri 4 May–22 Jun | BRU1390 9.30am–12pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce

Fri 9 Feb–16 Mar | TUG1001 Fri 4 May–8 Jun | TUG1002 1.30–3.30pm | 6 sessions | CIT Tuggeranong

Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook - An Introduction

Paul Harris

The ideal course for those who are new to Microsoft Office or wanting to expand their basic understanding of the product. Two weeks each on Word and Excel is followed by a brief introduction to Outlook, with time for questions and problem solving.

$265

Fri 9 Feb–23 Mar | BRU1389 9.30–11.30am | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce

Creating Documents on Your iPad Brad Nichol

$195

Creating and editing documents on your iPad has never been easier thanks to apps such as Pages. Learn how to format text, apply text styles and effects, place graphics and much more with the latest software available. Fri 13 Apr | NIC1163 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Microsoft Excel - Introduction Lea McLean

$245

Get to grips with the basics of the world’s most popular worksheet software. You will learn basic navigation and worksheet management techniques to help you approach new and existing workbooks with confidence. Thu 8 Feb–8 Mar | RED1019 Thu 3–31 May | RED1020 6.30pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Reid

Microsoft Excel - Intermediate Lea McLean

$215

This short course is designed for those who have a good, basic understanding of Excel but would like to extend their knowledge of more advanced functions. Thu 14 Jun–5 Jul | RED1021 6.30pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Reid

Adam Goossens

$245

Tue 6 Feb–6 Mar | BRU1391 6.30pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce

Microsoft Word Workshop Deborah Kaufline

$245

SOCIAL MEDIA & MOBILE TECHNOLOGY Everything Android Brad Nichol

$195

Unpack that Android device and find out how much it can actually do. This course will teach you all about the functionality of your device and introduce you to the apps which can make it a really versatile accessory. Both phones and tablets are covered. Fri 2 Mar | NIC1009 Fri 15 Jun | NIC1215 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Everything iPad & iPhone Brad Nichol

$195

You’ll make more of your iPad or iPhone once you understand how it works. This workshop covers essential functions including connectivity options, file sharing, application functionality, keyboarding, the iCloud and the most helpful iOS shortcuts.

Take your Microsoft Work skills further. Over five weeks you’ll unpack this versatile program, learning how to work with long documents and with graphics, create and edit tables, use track changes, compare documents and use mail merge successfully every time.

Fri 9 Feb | NIC1154 Sat 2 Jun | NIC1155 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Wed 2–30 May | RED1023 6.30pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Reid

Explore all the extra options available on your device including email, web browsers, camera and photo apps, cross platform synchronisation and all the extra apps that can enhance your iOS experience.

Understanding Your Mac Brad Nichol

$195

This comprehensive course covers all the basics you need to get you started on your Mac including system set ups, filing and folder operations, custom controls, virus protection, software updates, shortcuts, iTunes and much more. Mon 5 Feb | NIC1120 Thu 17 May | NIC1121 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Advanced iPad & iPhone Brad Nichol

$195

Fri 6 Apr | NIC1156 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce NEW! Instagram

Brad Nichol

Primer $195

Rapidly becoming the social media platform of choice, this workshop looks at Instagram for business and private users. You’ll learn about core tools, advertising, custom grids, curating your feed, editing for impact, hash tagging, building a following, creating your personal style, security and a whole lot more. Thu 5 Apr | NIC1300 Thu 5 Jul | NIC1301 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce


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Social Media for Business Brad Nichol

$195

Every business needs a social media presence, but where do you start? This workshop will get you up to speed on what to do first, what channels to use and importantly how to build your audience. You’ll learn the basics of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Blogs, Youtube and Linked In and how you can incorporate them into your social media strategy. Wed 21 Feb | NIC1249 Thu 14 Jun | NIC1250 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

YouTube Videos Brian Oakes

$265

Anyone with a good digital camera can make a video that can be shared on a social media platform. Learn how to make short, appealing and informative videos in this course which will teach what shots to take, how to record and utilise audio and, most importantly, how to edit material to maintain viewer interest.

Adobe Photoshop - Introduction

Bookkeeping - The Basics

Andrew Burke

Mike Walker

$295

This comprehensive course will teach you how to edit photos, create graphics, add effects and create works of art using Adobe Photoshop CC, the industry standard digital image editing program. Tue 6 Feb–6 Mar | RED1215 Tue 1–29 May | RED1216 6pm–9pm | 5 sessions | CIT Reid

Sat 12 May–23 Jun | BRU1608 2pm–4pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce $345

This course explores the elements and principles of graphic design and how they’re applied. Working with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign at a basic level you’ll learn how to apply creative thinking towards a design project. Sat 5 May–23 Jun | RED1017 9.30am–12.30pm | 6 sessions | CIT Reid

An Introduction to 3D Printing

Mon 7 May–25 Jun | BRU1629 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

Australian 3D Manufacturing Association $295

WEBSITE & GRAPHIC DESIGN

This hands-on course takes you through the 3D printing process from design through to printed object. You’ll leave with a full understanding of 3D printers and their capabilities; knowing how to operate a printer and troubleshoot operations and have the opportunity to design, print and take away a printed 3D object.

Adobe InDesign Primer Brad Nichol

$195

Learn how to create great pages for print or digital with Adobe InDesign. You’ll cover core tools, working with images in Photoshop, text fundamentals, design and layout tips, text and object effects, how CMYK works and much more. Sat 17 Feb | NIC1216 Fri 25 May | NIC1217 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Mon 12 Feb–5 Mar | TUG1009 Wed 2–23 May | TUG1010 6–7.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Tuggeranong

BUSINESS, PROPERTY & FINANCE

Brad Nichol

InDesign 2 $195

Extend your InDesign skills with this workshop for continuing students. You’ll look at elements of good design, advanced text options, working with tables and charts, optimising images, applying gradients and text effects, creating buttons and icons, advanced layout tools and a whole heap more.

Cash Flow - Where Does It Go? Scott Malcolm

$65

Find out where your money goes and how to develop a system to help manage it properly. This session looks at cash flow management and financial plans in the short, medium and longer term as well as the implications of personal debt and compound interest. Tue 6 Feb | RED1027 6.30pm–8pm | 1 session | CIT Reid

NEW! Event

Planning

Graciela McNamara

Buying Your First Home $75

Let an industry professional take the confusion and frustration out of buying your first home. This evening covers topics such as banks and financial institutions, grants and stamp duty, choosing a solicitor, understanding building reports and selecting the home that is right for you.

$255

Whether you are planning a significant birthday party or a wedding for 100 guests, the principle is always the same: have a plan in place and a backup plan for the plan! From concept through to completion, this short course will show you the steps you need to follow to ensure your event is an organisational success. Wed 14 Feb–7 Mar | BRU1068 6pm–8pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

Making Superannuation Super Scott Malcolm

Jess Smith NEW! Adobe

This course covers the basic fundamentals of bookkeeping looking at terminology, accounts payable and receivable, GST, general ledger, income and expenses, assets and liabilities, profit and loss statements, balance sheets and budgets. Mon 5 Feb–5 Mar | BRU1607 6pm–8pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce

Graphic Design Basics CIT Solutions Staff

$255

$65

Part of our income every week goes into a superannuation account but do you really understand how to manage it? Doing something today really can make a lifetime of difference! This comprehensive course will show you what you need to know to make the most of your superannuation savings. Tue 22 May | RED1029 6.30pm–8pm | 1 session | CIT Reid

Thu 1 Mar | BRU1066 Thu 3 May | BRU1067 6pm–9pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Sat 24 Mar | NIC1218 Fri 29 Jun | NIC1219 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

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Maximise Your Money Scott Malcolm

$255

Get a better handle on your financial life. Covering subjects such as PAYG, super, defined benefits, debt, equity, trusts, shares, SMSF, property, gearing and estate planning as well as different financial strategies and products this comprehensive course will demystify money and give you better understanding of how to manage it. For all ages and knowledge levels. Thu 1–22 Mar | RED1026 6.30pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Reid

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

MYOB - Introduction Mike Walker

$350

This introduction to the electronic bookkeeping software MYOB will give you the skills and confidence to ensure you get the most out of this flexible and effective software for all your business needs including accounting, payroll, job management and more. Tue 6 Feb–20 Mar | BRU1047 Tue 8 May–19 Jun | BRU1048 6pm–9pm | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce

Effective Communication

Assertiveness – Learning Self Confidence Karlene Dickens

Karlene Dickens $185

A positive sense of self-esteem is essential for a satisfying and healthy life. Learn the practical skills you need to develop your self-confidence and self-concept, helping you to become more assertive, more effective in interpersonal relationships and to regain control of your life. Sat 17 Feb | BRU1053 9.30am–3.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Small Business - Introduction David Campbell

$275

Establishing a small business can be overwhelming with a lot to consider from a legal, business and marketing point of view. This course will cover the allimportant basics from feasibility study to set up, marketing and finance, customer service and risk management as well as staffing and the importance of personal resilience. Tue 13 Feb–20 Mar | BRU1062 Tue 8 May–12 Jun | BRU1063 6pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce

$195

Make a change of career an exciting opportunity rather than an unwelcome challenge. This course will provide tools to help identify your transferable skills, pinpoint your strengths and passions, create a clear vision and develop a plan that will support your transition into a new career, regardless of age or work history. Sat 10 Feb | BRU1594 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Helen Ollerenshaw $215

Already running a small business but unsure about tax and employer obligations, GST and BAS, ATO audit risk, and general small business finance matters? This course looks at how your small business fits within the Australian tax system framework, maximising tax deductions, interpreting financial statements, creating and utilising a budget, monthly reporting and cash flow management.

Sat 12 May | BRU1050 9.30am–3.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Free from Fear

$195

Clutter can invade every aspect of our lives creating disorder and confusion and making it hard to make decisions. With tools, techniques and practical exercises this workshop will help you remove the mental and physical clutter weighing you down. You’ll learn how to identify what really matters to you and move forward!

$225

Fear is a player in everyone’s experience, but recognising how it affects us can help us move forward with our lives. The aim of this workshop is to teach you how to recognize fear constructs when they arise, reflect on how they are affecting your everyday experience and resolve the fear to enable a productive and satisfying life. Sat 19 May | BRU1057 8.45am–4.45pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Getting the Life You Want Helen Ollerenshaw

Declutter Your Life

Get Smarter About Running Your Small Business Jane Hadrill

Helen Ollerenshaw

This practical workshop will teach you the skills and techniques you need to communicate more effectively, helping you build more satisfying relationships, listen with understanding and manage conflict constructively.

Andrew Hackett

Changing Careers

$185

$195

Live a life with direction, purpose and passion. This workshop will show you how to define your idea of success, set goals, take action, solve problems and maintain motivation. Through a series of challenging and enjoyable exercises this workshop will set you on the journey from where you are now to where you really want to be. Sat 24 Mar | BRU1596 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Sat 5 May | BRU1056 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce

Wed 28 Feb–21 Mar | BRU1069 6pm–8pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce

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SHORT COURSES – LIFESTYLE & RECREATION

A-Z QUICK COURSE FINDER Art,

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Calligraphy Workshop 9 Continuing Calligraphy 9 Cartoons & Caricatures Workshop 9 Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 9 Drawing Masterclass 9 Introduction to Painting & Drawing 9 Painting Masterclass 9 Discovering Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan 9 Inside Beautiful Buildings 9

Australian Sign Language

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Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN 1) Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN 2)

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Business, Property & Finance

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Buying Your First Home 32 Bookkeeping - The Basics 32 Cash Flow - Where Does It Go? 32 Event Planning 32 Making Superannuation Super 32 Maximise Your Money 33 MYOB - Introduction 33 Small Business - Introduction 33 Get Smarter About Running Your Small Business 33

Canberra Glassworks

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Create a Plate Window of Light & Colour Complete Kilnforming Kilnforming A Kilnforming B Flameworking for Beginners Flameworking - Intermediate Complete Flameworking Glass Bead Making Making Glass Beads – A Journey from Now to Wow! Glass Blowing - Introduction Complete Glassblowing A Glass Blowing - The Next Step Complete Glassblowing B Glassblowing - Murrini Madness Glass Sculpture for Beginners Complete Casting Glass Engraving Complete Engraving

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Craft & Design

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Getting Started in Bookbinding Japanese Bead Embroidery Jewellery – a Buyer’s Guide Leadlighting - Introduction Macramé Workshop Make Your Own Beeswax Wrap Make Your Own Kokedama Make Your Own Terrarium Micro Macrame Pearl & Bead Threading & Restringing Recycle Your Jewellery Shibori Dying Workshop Grecian Goddess Garden Sculpture Freeform Clay Workshop Polymer Clay Workshop

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Computing 31 Computers for Beginners Creating Documents on Your iPad Microsoft Excel - Introduction Microsoft Excel - Intermediate Microsoft Office for Beginners Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook - An Introduction

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Microsoft Word Workshop Understanding Your Mac

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Fishing 20 Finding Fish on Ocean Beaches Finding Fish in South Coast Estuaries Fishing Canberra - The 100 Pound Cod Fly Fishing & Fly Tying

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Fitness 21 Dru Yoga Fit Ball & Steps Massage Basics Meditation - Introduction Pilates Mat Work Samyama Yoga for Body Alignment & Mental Relaxation Tai Chi for Beginners Samyama Yoga - Intermediate

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Food

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An Introduction to Cake Decorating Cake Decorating - Introduction 1 Cake Decorating - Introduction 2 Buttercream Basics Cooking 101 Cooking 102 A Taste of France A Taste of Italy Chocolate Workshop Fabulous Finger Food Healthy Food with Taste Homemade Pasta and Sauces Pastry Trio Masterclass Warming Winter Soups Wine Appreciation Wine Appreciation – Old World & New World Fermenting & Pickling Plant-Based Nutrition Workshop

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Gardening & Sustainable Living

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Aquaponics - Introduction Bonsai Clinic Chicken Keeping Workshop Composting & Worm Farming Gardening in Small Spaces Floristry - Introduction Garden Design Horticulture – Introduction Roses - The Essential Guide Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables – Autumn/Winter Waterwise Gardening Australian Native Plants

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Home Improvement

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Basic Home Plumbing 24 Brickwork Skills 24 Cement Rendering 24 Interior Design for Everyone 24 Maintaining Motorised Garden Equipment 24 Owner Builders Course 24 Paving DIY 24 Plastering & Patching 24 Stonework Skills 24 Tiling - Practical for Bathrooms 24 Waterproofing & Screeding Your Shower Base 24 Woodworking 24

Languages 27 Arabic - Introduction Arabic - Continuing

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Croatian - Introduction Croatian - Continuing French - Introduction French - Continuing French - Conversation German - Introduction German - Continuing Hindi - Introduction Sanskrit - Introduction Italian - Introduction Intermediate Italian – Storia d’Amore Japanese - Introduction Japanese - Continuing Mandarin - Continuing Mandarin - Introduction Portuguese - Introduction Spanish - Introduction Spanish - Continuing French for Travellers Italian for Travellers Spanish for Travellers Thai for Travellers

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Lifestyle 20 Caravans, Campers & RVs - A Beginner’s Guide 20 Makeup for Everyday & Special Occasions 20 Practical Astronomy 20 Reversing Your Caravan or Trailer 21 Step Into Your Style Workshop 21 Work Your Wardrobe 21

Mechanics

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Bicycle Maintenance Workshop Basic Car Maintenance for New Car Owners Motor Maintenance Motorcycle Maintenance Motor Maintenance for 4WD Diesel Vehicles Advanced Motor Maintenance for 4WD Diesel Vehicles Vehicle Restoration Skills – Basic 1 Vehicle Restoration Skills - Basic 2

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Music, Media & Entertainment

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Australian Bush Dance Workshops Blues Harmonica for Beginners Guitar for Beginners Guitar for Continuing Students Ukulele for Beginners

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Needlework, Craft & Fashion

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Introductory Crochet Mastering the Granny Square Amigurumi Crochet Knitting for Beginners More Knitting Lace Knitting Knitted Socks Workshop Fair Isle Workshop Cable Workshop Needle Felting Spinning Alpaca & llama Fleece Basic Alterations & Mending Crazy Patchwork Free Machine Quilting Patchwork & Quilting Sewing for Beginners Sewing for Beginners - Childrenswear Easy Skirts & Trousers

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Personal Development

Photography 15 Understanding your DSLR & Compact Camera 15 Digital Photography for Beginners 15 Digital Photography - DSLR 15 Adobe Photoshop in a Day 15 Editing Photos in Adobe Lightroom 15 Editing with Snapseed & Lightroom Mobile 15 Making Great Photobooks 16 Organising Your Digital Photographs in Lightroom 16 Apple Photos App 16 Photo Restoration 16 Scanning Your Family History 16 Scanning Slides or Negatives 16 Advanced Digital Camera 16 Creative Composition 16 iPhoneography 16 Street Photography Field Trip 16 Native Plants & Flowers 16 Night Photography 17 Close up Photography 17 Shooting on Full Manual 17 Shoot a Day in Crookwell 17 Shooting the History of Goulburn 17 Taking Great Photos 17 Photographing Your Kids 17 Flash & Lighting for Photography 17 Video Primer Workshop 17 Wildlife Photography 17 YouTube Videos – The Basics 17

Social Media & Mobile Technology 31 Everything Android Everything iPad & iPhone Advanced iPad & iPhone Instagram Primer Social Media for Business YouTube Videos

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Website & Graphic Design

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Adobe InDesign Primer Adobe InDesign 2 Adobe Photoshop - Introduction Graphic Design Basics An Introduction to 3D Printing

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Welding 25 MIG & ARC Welding - Introduction MIG & TIG Welding - Introduction

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Writing

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Creative Fiction – The Basics Creative Non-Fiction Creative Writing: Taking if Further Screenwriting Workshop Writing for Children Writing about Place Better Letters & Emails Editing & Proofreading Effective Grammar for Writing Grammar & Punctuation Skills Writing Formal Documents Everyday English

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