Art & Creativity

Sewing With Confidence

6  OR 8 Weeks

For beginners to experienced sewers. Improve your confidence in using the sewing machine, over-locker, choosing patterns and fabrics. Students each work on their own chosen garment/item.  Please purchase and bring your own materials once the course is confirmed to proceed (1 week before the first class).

Draw Like the Masters

Tuesday  6.30 – 8.30 pm (6 weeks)

During this series of guided lessons, learners will look at the drawings of a number of master artists.  Examples of drawings by Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo will be offered.  Other artists recognized for their drawing skills will also be on show, such as the French classicist Dominique Ingres as well as his nemesis, the great Romatic Eugene Delacroix.  But then, even more modern artists like Cezanne, Gauguin, Toulouse Lautrec, Picasso and so on will be referenced as “master atists”.  This list remains incomplete and individual participators will be able to put forward other possible options.  The first four sessions will take the format of participators making copies of the master drawings.  The last two sessions, culminating in individual drawings based upon the style of a particular artist will, chosen by the participator in consultation with the Tutor.  Please purchase and bring your own art materials once the course is confirmed to proceed (1 week before the first class).

Painting Like The Impressionists (in Oil and/or Acrylic)

Thursday  6.30 – 8.30 pm (6 weeks)

Participators will study the paintings of a number of Impressionist painters.  Examples of paintings by Renaissance artists the likes of Claude Monet and Pierre-August Renoir will be up for visual analysis and discussion.  Other artists recognized for their Impressionistic paintings will also be on show such as Camille Pissarro, Alfred Sisley and Berthe Morisot,  Painters that are even more modern like the so-called post-Impressionists Cezanne, Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh and so on can also be referenced.  This list remains open ended as it is hoped that participators will oput forward their own suggestions.

The first four sessions will take the format of participators making copies of the Impressionist Masters.  The last two sessions, culminating in a painting based upon the style of a particular artist will, chosen by the participator in consultation with the Tutor.

Please purchase and bring your own art materials once the course is confirmed to proceed (1 week before the first class).

Life Writing – Creative Non-fiction                                 

Wednesday 7.00 –9.00 pm (8 weeks)

This creative writing class will encourage you to write with sincerity and heart, drawing upon your own experiences as the basis for the creative non-fiction, in a supportive and encouraging environment which nutures “stretch” and “risk”.  Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.

The Beginner’s Jewellery Lab                              NEW

Wednesday 7.30 –9.30 pm (6 weeks)

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of bead, wire and braid work.  You’ll gain the skills to create, repair or revamp jewellery and charms, exploring hand-on techniques to make your own unique designs.  Please purchase and bring your own materials once the course is confirmed to proceed (1 week before the first class).  Tools to share are provided.

Cracking the Cryptic Crossword Code                    NEW

Tuesday 6.30 –7.30 pm (6 weeks)

Are you keen to unlock the secrets behind cryptic clues?  It’s easier than you think.  With step-by-step guidance from the Tutor, you’ll learn how to approach these weird sounding clues and how to start cracking the codes.  There will be fun activities to help you remember the new terms and plenty of practice using real grids.  You’ll learn about the core types of clues – anagrams, homophones, stacking, initials, acronyms, reversals and more.  Cryptic crosswords aren’t impossible – they’re just a different type of language.          

Digital Photography

Thursday 6.30 –8.30 pm (8 weeks)

You will gain a stronger understanding and confidence in using your digital camera.  Techniques to increase your success and take control of the creative aspects of photography will be taught in a fun and highly informative course.  Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.