LIFESTYLE & LEISURE COURSES

In this beginner's art class you'll learn different techniques to create your own beautiful landscapes with acrylic paint. The workshop series consisting of five sessions will run over five weeks, giving you the chance to put your creative boots on and have some fun!

Drypoint Etching is one of the oldest printmaking methods around. Join us for an introduction to Drypoint Etching, making marks directly onto printing plates—no acid required!

During this workshop you'll learn how to add colour and drama with Chine Colle papers, then print on beautiful paper using luscious French ink. Absolutely no experience is necessary—have fun and create something beautiful.

With the increase in digital services like telehealth appointments, and a reliance on technology to stay safe and socially connected it's clear there's an increased need for all Australians to improve their digital literacy. Some digital interactions, like COVID-Safe and Contactless Check-in are now standard in local shops, businesses and organisations everywhere. Government agencies are encouraging everyone to do business through myGov and other purpose-built mobile apps. Are you comfortable you have the skills you need to take part in Australia's digital transformation?

Join Siggi and Gustaf from Viking Kitchen Food and learn how to make gourmet sausages the Icelandic way! 

Viking Kitchen Food has been proudly running gourmet foodie workshops for more than a decade. Their hundreds of testimonials from satisfied customers prove that people simply can't get enough of their amazing workshops where they learn to make all kinds of cheeses as well as to cure their own favorite piece of meat.

Join Siggi and Gustaf from Viking Kitchen Food and learn how to make a range of hard and soft cheeses the Icelandic way!

Viking Kitchen Food has been proudly running gourmet foodie workshops for more than a decade. Their hundreds of testimonials from satisfied customers prove that people simply can't get enough of their amazing workshops where they learn to make all kinds of cheeses as well as to cure their own favorite piece of meat.

Sue Smoothy has been writing poetry on and off since childhood and has had numerous poems published. This introductory class will briefly touch on a variety of styles of poetry, including Sue's favourites, 'rhyming, bush and free verse'. Various methods of creation and delivery will also be explored.

Zoom is an essential video conferencing app that allows you to do more than conduct virtual meetings. In this workshop you will learn how to work, learn, communicate and collaborate remotely with others.

In this two-day workshop you’ll begin with the basics, learning how to plait confidently and refining your technique in this core skill that is used in so many leatherwork projects.
 

In this two-day workshop you’ll learn how to make a basic four-strand red hide whip and additional techniques you can use to make your whips more elaborate.

This workshop is part of a leatherwork series that offers extraordinary value to students who learn plaiting skills while they work on their own hand-crafted items. Students in the whip-making workshops have been known to make 2 to 3 whips over the course of a weekend ​that they get to take home. 

In this two-day workshop you'll learn how to make an eight-strand roo hide whip and additional techniques you can use to make your whips more elaborate.

This workshop is part of a leatherwork series that offers extraordinary value to students who learn plaiting skills while they work on their own hand-crafted items. Students in the whip-making workshops have been known to make 2 to 3 whips over the course of a weekend ​that they get to take home. 

Mosaic is a timeless art form that stretches back thousands of years and is used all over the world. Learn how to create a small mosaic piece using the direct method of mosaic construction.

Rural photographer Candice O'Neill is an advocate for getting your images right 'in camera'. She also believes that software has its place in digital photography. Join the talented Candice of CJO Photography for this one-day workshop where you'll learn photo editing techniques focusing on learning Lightroom, developing a workflow, and taking a look at Photoshop.

Adobe Lightroom is a comprehensive editing program designed to work hand-in-hand or independently from Photoshop. Lightroom is the software of choice for a huge number of professional photographers. Adobe Photoshop is arguably the most well-known photo editing software available.

Join rural photographer Candice O'Neill of CJO Photography for a weekend of creative imagery! This 2-day workshop presents a Photography session on day one and a Photo Editing session on day two.

This workshop will prepare you to become the photographer you want to be by giving you the guidelines and basic skills you need to master your DSLR camera. From this point, with practice and patience you can hone your photography skills to develop a style that is uniquely yours.

You'll also learn the basics of image editing software Adobe Lightroom and take a look at Adobe Photoshop to edit the images you capture. Learn to create those unique little twists that become a signature, that separate your work from someone else's and make your photography a recognisable and consistent product!

Rural photographer Candice O'Neill knows that photography is a journey. Join her at the beginning in this one-day workshop focusing on how to use your camera in manual mode, what the buttons on your camera are for, and understanding the exposure triangle.

This workshop will prepare you to become the photographer you want to be by giving you the guidelines and basic skills you need to master your DSLR camera. From this point, with practice and patience you will be able to hone your photography skills to develop a style that is uniquely yours.

This half-day workshop covers basic camera theory for photography enthusiasts and a practical session guiding participants as they capture images of nature in the great outdoors.

If you enjoy coffee and the café vibe and could picture yourself working with a variety of people in a practical, hands-on role, then learning to prepare and serve an amazing espresso coffee and other hot beverages could be a great pathway into an exciting hospitality career!

This course teaches adults (aged 18 years and over) how to provide initial support to other adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide help in a crisis situation.

This course is conducted by Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP).

Have some fun with pouring different coloured resin onto a canvas and create a marvellous piece of artwork as individual as you and one of a kind!

This fun, fast and affordable workshop presents a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of using resin. During this creative class you'll learn how to mix, colour and pour fast setting resin to create a decorated cheese board.

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a wonderfully creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.

This fun, fast and affordable workshop presents a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of using resin. During this creative class you'll learn to use a silicon mould to create your coasters and back them with cork. At the end of this class you will take home 6 handmade resin coasters.

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a wonderfully creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.

This fun, fast and affordable workshop presents a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of using resin. During this creative class you'll learn the techniques needed to create gorgeous resin jewellery. Create four sets of beautiful earrings—two sets of drops and two sets of studs.

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a wonderfully creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.
 

This fun, fast and affordable workshop presents a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of using resin. During this creative class you'll use a silicon mould to create your tray and you will take it home after the class.

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a wonderfully creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.

In this workshop you'll create a beautiful alcohol ink artwork ready to be framed and hung. Sometimes alcohol ink can seem a difficult product to use but, when you are guided by a teacher who shares all their secrets and helps you with the whole process, it is a fantastic medium that will create an epic artwork for your home! 

Don't miss this chance to join award-winning Glass Artist Skye Petho of Arthouse Industries for a mesmerising creative experience in a supportive and fun environment.

Rise to the challenge and prove yourself capable of creating your own tough-crusted and deliciously dense sourdough in this workshop for beginners. This workshop will broaden your horizons, help unleash your inner awesome and change your life!

Ever thought you'd like to try your hand at patchwork? Now you can!
Let your creative side shine as you learn to cut, sew and assemble your own piece of artwork. Learn the basics of creating your own lap quilt one day each week over five weeks.

Do you suffer from an inability to keep plants alive? Well we have the perfect event for you.

Join us for a fun filled evening with Marney Crowley from Cobbadah Flowers where you'll learn how to create your own succulent planter box.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to use basic counselling techniques to support mental health in the workplace. Strengthen your communication skills, understand your values and beliefs, deal with strong emotions and learn self care.

Join well-known local artist Helene Hunt in this workshop series where students will learn how to begin visualising their surroundings and then convert their vision to images on paper.

This is a practical, hands-on course where you'll learn the basics of Manual Metal Arc (stick) and Gas Metal Arc (MIG) welding processes so you can undertake home welding projects.

This course runs one evening each week for six weeks.