LIFESTYLE & LEISURE COURSES

Join us for a great skincare and makeup night where you'll learn how to love your skin and apply a natural makeup look. Eden Kleinschafer, from The Vanity Vault of Gunnedah will share her expert knowledge on how to care for your skin, regardless of stage of life. Lucky door prize on offer!

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!

This two-day course aims to train staff that operate chainsaws in the correct and effective operation ensuring awareness of safety and basic maintenance issues. Students will learn the theory component of the course on Day 1 with practical activities on Day 2. Students will each be required to cut the equivalent of a box trailer load of wood from fallen limbs.

This training will be delivered and assessed by Australian Training Plus - RTO ID 91434. On successful completion of the training program, the nationally recognised Statement of Attainment AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws will be issued to students assessed as competent by Australian Training Plus.

In just a few hours you can transform an old preloved piece into something amazing! Enrol in our chalk painting workshop to receive a Barley Fields starter kit that has all the chalk paint supplies required to complete your first project. Then, bring along a small piece, such as a coffee table, bedside table or chair to work with on the day.

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.

This  workshop is a beautiful way to capture foliage and flowers in a wall hanging to bring nature into your home. Use clay and resin to take an imprint of natural pieces that you'll transfer to a wall hanging. Learn the techniques required to create your artwork including composition, layering, the use of clay and mixing resin to create a detailed 3D transfer of your design onto a plaque!

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.

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 Australians 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?

Get Online Week is taking place from 17 - 23 October 2022.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to safely participate in our digital world and no one should be left behind. That's why we're part of the Good Things Foundation’s network of community organisations who are offering free digital skills events during Get Online Week this October to support people to get online.

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 leather pouches and decorative turks heads.

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 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 twelve-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. 

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. 

Mixed media collage is a term given to artwork that incorporates multiple layers of materials to achieve a two or three dimensional effect. Learn mixed media art techniques and be guided as you create a truly beautiful artwork that holds special meaning for you. A mixed media collage provides the perfect creative outlet for those who lack fine art or drawing skills.

Mosaic is a timeless art form that stretches back thousands of years. Join Awan from Mosaic by Awan as she guides you to create your own piece of art that can be gifted to a loved one for Christmas. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate students who own their own tools.

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.

In this workshop we will begin with a basic starter kit, which will inspire you to move onto the next, more advanced, class.

Jade Punch is a keen supporter of community art, known for her bright and bubbly personality as well as her artworks. Join Jade for a fun, step-by-step portrait workshop and enjoy creating a unique masterpiece for your wall! Bring along a platter and refreshments to sip and nibble while you paint!

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.
 

Use pouring resin and pigments to create a special piece for your home from resin—an awesome side table with legs that doubles as a tray! Learn techniques to use heat and pigments you'll use to create beautiful resin art on your table.

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.

Spoil your pooch. Learn how to create a personalised multi-layered quilted dog coat.

Join us for this exciting workshop in our learn-to-sew series! In this class you'll piece your fabric together to create blended patterns and designs, get tips to help you baste your layers together, use the sewing machine functions and stitches to join and then quilt your masterpiece!

Sick of boring shopping bags and looking to add style to you shopping day? Come along and learn how to create your own lined shopping totes. These bags can be size altered and make gorgeous little gift bags for birthdays, Christmas and other gift giving occasions.

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.