Leisure Courses

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ARTS & CRAFTS

CREATE A UNIQUE NUNO FELTED SCARF WRAP with Pamela Bates
Nuno felting is a technique of felting merino fibres to blend with silk, producing a unique and stunning result which can be used to create a variety of individual fashion accessories. In this one day workshop learn how to design and construct a Nuno felted scarf wrap using this technique, how to blend other fibre decorations and finish your scarf professionally to produce a unique garment. Materials required.
Sat 10th Nov 9.30am – 4pm, $82 Conc. $77 Maclean

MOSAIC WEEKEND with Penny Stuart
This will be a weekend of fun and creativity, for beginners or those who have done some Mosaics, for you to make a unique and colourful mosaic project. such as a small table top, mirror frame or birdbath. Ideas limited only by your imagination. Both direct and indirect methods will be covered. Some designs and equipment will be provided but materials will be required, depending on your project.
Sat & Sun 17th & 18th Nov 10am – 4pm, $90 Conc. $85 Maclean

WATERCOLOURS BOLD & BEAUTIFUL with Lyn Butchart
This course offers a unique approach to watercolours and covers a wide range of subject matter, including applied and implied surfaces, composition, colour mixing and drawing simplified. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. This free flowing style and vibrant colour appeal to all ages. Lyn has over 30 years experience and will provide demonstrations on each project, giving background to fine detail. A follow on course may be offered to those interested in continuing. Materials required.
Wed 31st Oct – 21st Nov 1.30pm - 4.30pm, OR
Wed 31st Oct – 21st Nov 6pm - 9pm, $130 Conc. $125 Yamba

LEADLIGHTING with Penny Stuart
Join in the great atmosphere of this class to discover the joy of leadlighting. Penny’s patient guidance will assist you to understand the many aspects of leadlighting, including design considerations, selection and cutting of glass, the leading process, soldering, cementing and polishing. Students will need to purchase their own materials and a few basic tools.
Wed 24th Oct – 28th Nov 9.30am – 12.30pm, OR
Wed 24th Oct – 28th Nov 6pm - 9pm, $121 Conc. $116 Maclean

PASTELS - WILDLIFE & NATURE with Lyn Butchart
This course is designed for all levels from beginners to intermediates who want to explore and expand their knowledge and skills. Learn how to obtain your maximum potential. Colour, composition and detail work will be demonstrated. Particular attention will be paid to the detail of painting eyes, as well as implied surfaces. Learn how to use pastel as a boost to other medium to reinforce colour, shape and form. A follow on course may be offered to those interested in continuing. Materials required.
Wed 31st Oct – 21st Nov 9.30am – 12.30pm, Yamba $130 Conc. $125

FABRIC DYEING WORKSHOP with Zoe MacDonell
In this one day workshop discover the ancient art of Shibori, a traditional fabric dyeing technique. You will create intricate patterns through resisting areas of the fabric by binding, wrapping, clamping, folding and knotting the cloth. This will be completed with natural plant dyes including indigo. Your finished designs will be completed on natural fabrics such as cotton, linen or silk. All dyes included in cost.
Sun 4th Nov 10am – 4pm, Maclean $85 Conc. $80

LANGUAGES

IINTRO TO THE SPANISH LANGUAGE with Santiago Acera
The aim of this course is for you to become competent at communicating in Spanish. It covers the macroskills of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), the components of language (vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation), as well as cultural awareness of Hispanic culture and basic learning skills. The learning strategies are interactive and enjoyable.
Mon 29th Oct – 17th Dec 6pm - 7.30pm, $115 Conc. $110 Maclean

SPANISH LANGUAGE – NEXT STEP with Santiago Acera
For those that have completed the introductory Spanish course, or can speak basic Spanish, and would like to continue to improve their skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This course will cover more detail on pronunciation and sentence construction, and will foster your communication skills.
Mon 29th Oct – 17th Dec 7.30pm - 9pm, $115 Conc. $110 Maclean

FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS with Pierre Chevalier
Being able to speak a second language is a wonderful skill that many would like to have, whether for business, travel purposes or just for fun. Come along and start breaking the language barrier with this great new course and learn. This course is aimed at the beginner and is ideal for travelers and those that wish to dip into French culture. French text book required.
Thur 8th Nov – 13th Dec 6pm – 8pm, $115 Conc. $110 Maclean

FRENCH NEXT STEP with Pierre Chevalier
A great new course suitable for those that have completed the French for Beginners course, or those that would like to further their existing French language skills. Come along and enjoy continuing to improve your French language skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Tues 6th Nov – 11th Dec 10am - 12noon, $115 Conc. $110 Brushgrove

ITALIAN CONVERSATION with Sara Connor
A great new course suitable for those that have completed a previous Italian course, or those that have some knowledge of the Italian language. Come along and enjoy continuing to improve your Italian language and conversation skills.
Tues 23rd Oct – 11th Dec 10am - 12noon, $145 Conc. $140 Yamba

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

REFLEXOLOGY with Stephanie Winter
This course is a hands-on introduction to reflexology. You will learn the reflexes in the feet that can provide pain relief throughout the body, and how to combine this with a fantastic foot massage that everyone will enjoy. Learn to relieve headache, backache, and many other painful symptoms for yourself, friends and family.
Sat 17th & 24th Nov 10am – 3pm, $80 Conc. $75 Yamba

BELLY DANCING with Rhonny McKenzie
Belly Dancing offers a fun way to health and fitness for women of all ages, no matter what shape or size. This course, for beginners and those with some experience, will focus on the Raks Shaqui style of Belly Dancing. Enjoy this fun way to health for body, mind and spirit.
Tue 30th Oct – 4th Dec 6pm – 7.30pm, $80 Conc. $75 Maclean

INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI with Ken Hankinson
This wonderful way to improve your health has been practiced over the centuries by people of all ages. This gentle Chinese art for relaxation of the mind, body and spirit, is a flowing form of meditation, offering a unique fitness system. Wear flat shoes and comfortable clothes.
Mon 22nd Oct – 10th Dec 10.30am - 11.30am, Yamba, OR
Wed 24th Oct – 12th Dec 10.30am - 11.30am, Maclean $80 Conc. $75

TAI CHI Level 1 with Ken Hankinson
For those that have completed the introductory course or have previously practiced Tai Chi. Experience the next level of this gentle Chinese art for relaxation of the mind, body and spirit. Continue to benefit from your improved health and general well being.
Wed 24th Oct – 12th Dec 9.30am - 10.30am, $80 Conc. $75 Maclean

TAI CHI Level 2 with Ken Hankinson
For those that have completed the level 1 course or have previously practiced Tai Chi. Experience the next level of this gentle Chinese art for relaxation of the mind, body and spirit. Continue to benefit from your improved health and general well being.
Mon 22nd Oct – 10th Dec 9.30am - 10.30am, $80 Conc. $75 Yamba

LATIN AMERICAN DANCING with Riivka Geshar
Would you like to learn to tango, do the cha cha, rumba and salsa? Come along and learn the sexy and cheeky styles of Latin American dancing. Can be used for dancing to modern music and strictly Latin tempos.
Mon 29th Oct – 17th Dec 7pm - 8.30pm, $95 Conc. $90 Yamba

A NATURAL APPROACH TO EVERYDAY HEALTH with Ilma Hynson
Understand the basic philosophies and principles of using natural approaches to everyday health. Learn how to manage simple health concerns that commonly arise with a range of easily accessible products, such as food, homeopathic, herbal and aromatic medicines. Learn how to build a home health kit and how to use it.
Thur 15th Nov 10am – 2.30pm, $48 Conc. $44 Yamba

Iluka Courses
YOGA IN ILUKA with Alicia Hiatt
Experience all the benefits of this new therapeutic yoga course in Iluka. This simple yet dynamic yoga helps maintain basic good health and assists to relieve pain and create a calmer mind. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Individual needs will be taken into consideration.
Wed 24th Oct – 5th Dec 6pm - 7pm, $77 Conc. $72 Iluka

INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI IN ILUKA with Ken Hankinson
This wonderful way to improve your health has been practiced over the centuries by people of all ages. This gentle Chinese art for relaxation of the mind, body and spirit, is a flowing form of meditation, offering a unique fitness system. Wear flat shoes and comfortable clothes.
Mon 22nd Oct - 10th Dec 6pm – 7pm, $90 Conc. $85 Iluka

OUTDOORS

BIRD WATCHING KAYAK TOUR with Bob Lillington
Enjoy the abundant birdlife whilst paddling from Oyster Channel to Lake Wooloweyah through narrow channels, threading our way around many mangrove islands. Take a break for a refreshing morning tea with Clarence Peak as a magnificent backdrop.
Sun 11th Nov 9am - 12noon, $65 Yamba

SEA KAYAK ADVENTURE with Bob Lillington
Experience the rugged coastline by taking a 5 hour ocean paddle from Spooky Beach Angourie to Shelley Beach Yuragir National Park and return. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and be able to swim. Weather and sea conditions are carefully monitored. A delicious morning tea will be supplied. Book early as numbers will be limited.
Sun 18th Nov 7.45am – 1pm, $85 Angourie

WHITING & MACKEREL FISHING IN THE CLARENCE VALLEY with Mark Smith
It has been said that 90% of the fish are caught by 10% of the anglers. Improve your chances! This course will cover the habitat and locations, the best baits and their availability, rigs, rods, line and tackle and tactics, stealth and handling. Both the novice and the experienced angler will benefit. Includes a half day field trip with a practical session.
Thur 8th Nov -29th Nov 6.30pm - 8.30pm plus field trip, $99 Conc. $94 Yamba

NSW BOAT LICENCE TEST with Doug Dufty
Simply present your certificate to Maritime on completion of this course, pay your licence fees and receive your licence without further testing. In this course you will gain an understanding of boating rules and safety issues, and sit the NSW Maritime Boat Licence Test. Gain your licence in a supportive environment with expert tips. Course cost includes NSW Maritime fees of $36.
a. Sat 20th Oct 9.30am - 12.30pm, OR
b. Sat 15th Dec 9.30am - 12.30pm; $65 Yamba

BEACH WORMING with Mark Smith
It is an old adage in fishing circles “Where you find the bait you’ll find the fish”. This is particularly true in regard to beach fishing. If you can find and catch some beach worms your chances of catching many beach species of fish are dramatically increased. So if you want to increase your catches of whiting, bream, mulloway and other species from the beach, learn to find and catch beach worms. There are plenty to be found on our beaches. But you will need patience and perseverance. This workshop will show you the basics of where, when and how to catch beach worms. The patience and perseverance will be up to you. But watch your catches increase when you succeed.
Sun 9th Dec 1pm - 5pm (Weather dependent), $40 Conc. $35 Yamba

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POETRY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP with Rod Gibson
Performance poetry is an exciting and interesting way to explore the English language and the use of words. In this enjoyable new introductory workshop you will experience examples of performance poetry, gain ideas on how to put words together and provide entertaining performance poetry. Performance poetry is largely written to be heard and to entertain, and it’s great to liven up a party, amuse the children or just to play with words.
Mon 5th Nov 6.30pm – 8.30pm, OR Sat 8th Dec 2.30pm - 4.30pm, $25 ($20) Yamba

BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE with Steve Pilley
Is your bike in need of some basic maintenance? Do you know how to repair a puncture or change a flat tyre? This great new workshop is designed to teach basic bike repairs and general bike maintenance, assisting to prolong the life of the bike and improve its performance. It will also cover how to change gears, and ensure your bike is adjusted to the right fittings for you.
Sat 3rd Nov 9am – 12noon, $40 Conc. $35 Yamba

BASIC BOOKKEEPING with Maria Evans
This course will give you an introduction to basic bookkeeping principals. You will gain an understanding of the requirements and obligations to establish a set of books for small business. Topics include the establishment of a cash book, GST, journal and moving through the accounting processes to Trial balance.
This course provides the knowledge required to understand bookkeeping and learn the basic required for computerized accounting programs using MYOB.
Thur 25th Oct & 1st Nov 6pm-9pm, $75 Conc. $70, Yamba