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GUIDEJUL - DEC 2019

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We encourage a collaborative, connected, caring and creative community.

Community Events Swing Night 4 A Night with the Blokes: Breaking the Man Code 4 White Ribbon Fatherhood Workshop 4 Student and Tutor Exhibition 2019 Opening Night 5 Student and Tutor Exhibition: Tutor Talks 5

Northside Produce MarketNSCC Info stall 6 Behind the Scenes Tours 6 Market Dates 6 Check in and Tune Up 6 Christmas Market 6 Celebrating 20 years 7

Creative WeeklyCreative Writing 1 8 Creative Writing 2 8 Weekly Writing Group 8 Beautiful Bodies Life Drawing 8 Life Drawing for Beginners 9 You Can Draw Anything 9

Photography Photography Beginners 9 Photography Intermediate 9 Photography Advanced 9

Pottery Pottery 10 Pottery for Beginners 10

Painting Expressive painting: All about Light 10 Expressive painting: Painting with Colour and Light 10 Watercolours 11 Treelove Contemporary Watercolours 11 Cartooning 11 An Introduction to Print Media 11 Machine Sewing 11 Leathermaking 11

Saturday CraftanoonsCrochet for Beginners 12 Extreme Crochet 12

Crochet a Beanie 12 Macrame Plant Hanger 12 Tsumami Zaiku 13 Origami 13 Macrame Tote Bag 13 Hand Embroidery & Felt Sewing 13 Polymer Clay Jewellery 13 Crochet a Rope Bowl or Basket 13 Hand Embroidery 13 Christmas Decorations 13

Creative WorkshopsCarve a Spoon 14 Carve a Little Marionette Puppet 14 The Essence of Portraiture 15 LookDrawPrint – Motif Workshop 15 Creating a Travel Sketchbook 15 Explore and Draw Historic Sydney 15 Paint a Masterpiece 15 Calligraphy: Modern Pointed Pen 15 Upholstery 16 Make a Leather Wallet 16 Slow Stitching 16 Nuno Felting Patchwork 16 Christmas Gift Ideas in Handmade Felt 16 Natural Dye & Stitch 16 Introduction to the World of Writers Festivals 17 Panoramic Landscapes: Combined Bookbinding and Watercolour 17 Spring Wedding Floral Styling 17 Closed Coiling Basket Weaving 17 Basket Weaving 17 Smartphone Photography 17 Encaustics 18 Encaustics Colour 18 Silver Jewellery: Make a Ring in a Day 18 Contemporary Talisman with Gathered Nature 18 Macrame: Wall Hanging 18

LanguagesFrench 19 Italian 19 Spanish 19

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Food & BeveragesScones & Afternoon Tea 20 Jams and Preserves 20 Indian Curry 20 Plant-Based Tasty Dumplings 21 Gluten Free Sourdough Baking 21 Homebrewing 21 Israeli Streetfood 21 The Ultimate Fish Pie 21 Bagel Making 22 Cheesemaking: Haloumi 22 Cheeses for Christmas 22 Home Cheesemaking: Ricotta, Yogurt and Labneh 22 This Goes With That In Springtime 22

Health & Wellbeing Reiki 1 23 Reiki 2 23 Reiki Share 23 Chinese Medicine: Preserve Energy for Winter 23 Chinese Medicine: Enhance Brain Energy 23

Aerobic DanceFIT 24 Staying Young & Active 24 Latino Exercise 24 Zumba 24

Body & Core Body Conditioning 25 Body Strength 25 Stretch & Strength 25 Hula Hooping 25

Low Impact Life Changing Fitness 25 Chair Fitness 25 Changes Over 50 25

Mind, Body & Soul Simplifying Meditation 26 Tai Chi: Early Morning 26 Tai Chi & Qi Gong: Enhance Mental Health 26 Juggling 26 Discovering Mindfulness 26

Pilates Pilates: Mums and Bubs 26 Pilates 26 Pilates for Beginners 26

Yoga Yoga: Vinyasa Flow 27 Early Morning Yoga 27 Laughter Yoga 27

Outside Activities Kayaking 27

Tennis 27 Health & Wellbeing Weekly Planner 28 & 29

Music & DanceMusic Guitar 30 Ukulele Beginners 30 Violin Beginners 30 Violin Intermediate 30 Harmonica 31 World Music Singing 31

Dance Ballet Barre 31 Swing Dance 31 African Dance 31

Choir Film Night & Sing Along: Woodstock Documentary 32 Choir: Songs of Woodstock 32 Film Night & Sing Along: Love Actually 32 Choir: Songs for Christmas 32 Choir Concert Nights 32 Friday Lunchtime Choir 32 Friday Lunchtime Choir Concert 32

Lifestyle & Travel Travel NY Travel 33 Independent Traveller 33 Japan Travel 33

Lifestyle Mahjong – Beginner and Social 34 Bridge Basics 34 Beeswax Wraps 34 The Growing Trend: Urban Farming 34 Feng Shui Alignment For Your Home 34 Will My Money Last? 35 Retirement Planning & Investment Strategies 35 The Story of Scent 35 Zonta – Birthing Kit Assembly 35 Bicycle Maintenance 35 Making “How To” Videos for Small Business 35

Children’s ActivitiesMusic and Movement 36 Explorers Playgroup 36 Entertainment Book 36 After School Care 36 Venue Hire 37

Connect with Us 38

Northside Produce Market Calendar 38


COMMUNITY EVENTS

Join Andrew King, White Ribbon Ambassador and acclaimed expert on fatherhood and working with men, for this free interactive workshop. Andrew shares his knowledge and perspectives on fathers maintaining caring, respectful relationships with their partners and children, and being influential positive role models.

Wed 24 Jul • 7pm - 8pm

With Andrew King

Socialise, celebrate and unwind with genuine fun at our Swing Dance Night! Put on your dancing shoes and catch the jitterbug fever and get ready to swing the night away. Jive to live music performed by the Paul Sun Trio and Lindy Hop like mad. Jazz music and Swing dance combine rhythm, connection, improvisation, and self-expression. No need for dance floor experience. Byo drinks and nibbles.

Sat 17 Aug • 6:30 - 9:30pm • $15

White Ribbon Fatherhood Workshop

Swing Dance Night

Due to the success of last year’s blokes night, Tomorrow Man are back. Join us for an engaging and impactful two hours of casual and honest conversation exploring where the current man code has taken us and what tomorrow’s man might look like. An experiential workshop that explores the impact stereotype has on men. Enjoy local craft beer by Flat Rock Brew Cafe and tasty burgers from Johnny Bird - a big shout out to both for their generous support again this year!

Thu 10 Oct • 6:45pm - 8:45pm • $15

A Night with the Blokes: Breaking the Man Code

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This annual exhibition is an opportunity for our talented students and tutors to exhibit their works, showcasing the diverse range of creative classes available at the Centre. Join us for a glass of wine for the opening on the Friday or pop into the Northside Produce Market on the Saturday morning before heading to the exhibition to enjoy the fabulous art display.

Fri 01 Nov • 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Sat 02 Nov • 8am - 2pm

Get up close with creative personalities at our Tutor Talks. Over two relaxed hours, enjoy stories and conversations – get to know the tutors that bring so much inspiration and knowledge to the Centre. This event runs in conjunction with our annual Student Tutor Exhibition.

Sat 02 Nov • 10am - 12pm

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NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET

Our volunteers are happy to answer your questions about the market and our Centre at the Info Stall. Get acquainted with The Bag Depot – for those times when you forget your BYO bag and our Cookbook Nook – pick up and/or drop off preloved cookbooks.

8am – 12pm on market days.

Meet the producers, find out what inspires them, hear their stories, learn how they grow, rear, bake and make their goods. Supported by North Sydney Council.

Sat 17 Aug • 7:30 - 8:30am & 9 - 10am

Sat 07 Dec • 7:30 - 8:30am & 9 - 10am

NSCC Info Stall

Behind the Scenes Tours

From the brakes to the bells, a bicycle expert checks and tunes-up your bicycle to make your riding experience more safe and comfortable. Supported by North Sydney Council.

Sat 03 Aug • Sat 07 Sep • Sat 19 Oct • Sat 16 Nov

8am – 12pm on market days.

Check In and Tune Up

1ST & 3RD SATURDAY • 8AM - 12PM

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Find festive food, fresh produce and wonderful Christmas gifts. Get your real Christmas tree whilst lisening to live music at this year’s Christmas market.

Sat 21 Dec • 8am - 12pm

Christmas Market


Celebrating 20 years

“Northside Produce Market is committed to becoming single-use plastic free. We thank our stallholders, customers, staff and volunteers for embracing this pledge - ‘BYO IS BEST’.” Lisa MacDonald, Northside Produce Market Coordinator

It’s our 20th Birthday! Visit our September 21 market and help us celebrate. Purchase our first ever

2020 market calendar capturing 20 years of magical market moments.

Enjoy our Treasure Hunts for kids, test your skills at produce

trivia and enter a chance to win a markets hamper.

Sat 21 Sept 8am - 12pm


CREATIVE WEEKLY

Creative Writing

Learn where to start and how to keep going, learn about plot, character, setting, theme, pace, style, editing and revision. Walk away with a practical and productive writing routine.

Term 3 • 6 Classes • Thu 08 Aug • 10am - 12:30pm • $200

With Janet Fennell

Make weekly progress on your writing project. The priority is ‘getting it down’ so come prepared to write.

Term 3 • 6 Classes • Thu 08 Aug • 6:30pm - 9pm • $200 Term 4 • 6 Classes • Thu 31 Oct • 6:30pm - 9pm • $200

With Janet Fennell

Weekly Writing Group

Creative Writing 1

Turn your yearning to write into practical learning with routines, readings, exercises and targeted advice designed to enhance your creative capacity and get you writing. Gain extra skills around some of the more difficult aspects of narrative writing and lift your writing to the best that it can be.

Term 4 • 6 Classes • Thu 31 Oct • 10am - 12:30pm • $200

With Janet Fennell

Creative Writing 2

Drawing

Develop your expressive observational skills, spontaneous drawing skills, observation of gesture, strategies for perspective and techniques to create 3D tonal effects. Additional $50 payable to tutor for life model.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 7pm - 9:30pm • $245 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 7pm - 9:30pm • $245

With Pina Bartolo

Beautiful Bodies Life Drawing

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Photography Explore in greater depth the technicalities of portrait and food photography and the software needs of advanced users. Designed for students with intermediate or similar photography knowledge.

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Thu 01 Aug • 7:30pm - 10pm • $250 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Thu 24 Oct • 7:30pm - 10pm • $250

With Ray Williams

Familiar with the basics of using a digital SLR camera? Now you’re ready to shoot a greater variety of images in manual mode. Explore food photography, sunrise shooting and photography types. Learn more about lenses, light, image manipulation, hardware and software.

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Wed 31 Jul • 7pm - 9:30pm • $250 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Wed 23 Oct • 7pm - 9:30pm • $250

With Ray Williams

Do you have a new digital SLR camera? Learn basic, macro, sport and landscape photography. Discover how shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings change and affect your images.

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Mon 29 Jul • 7pm - 9:30pm • $270 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Mon 21 Oct • 7pm - 9:30pm • $270

With Zara King

Photography Advanced

Photography Intermediate

Photography Beginners

Wish you could draw without trepidation? Wish you could accurately draw what you see? This compact course opens up the secrets of drawing, making it accessible and fun.

Term 3 • 4 Classes • Fri 02 Aug • 10am - 1pm • $160 Term 4 • 4 Classes • Fri 01 Nov • 10am - 1pm • $160

With Richard Byrnes

You Can Draw Anything

Systematically outline and be guided through some of the fundamental principles that lead to a comprehensive proficiency for drawing the human figure. The course is suitable for both complete beginners and those with some prior drawing experience. Includes model fee.

Term 3 • 6 Classes • Fri 09 Aug • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $180 Term 4 • 6 Classes • Fri 18 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $180

With Dominique Millar

Life Drawing for Beginners



Painting

Develop your individual creativity, with a special emphasis on light. Learn how to use composition, colour, light and shade and brush technique to produce artworks that express your impressions and feelings about your subject.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Mon 22 Jul • 10am - 1pm • $310 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Mon 14 Oct • 10am - 1pm • $310

With Alex Snellgrove

Enjoy a short course to gain the basics. Over 3 sessions, concentrate on handbuilding forming cylinders and bowls. Finish by finessing and glazing your items.

Term 3 • Sat 20, 27 Jul & 17 Aug • 2pm - 5pm • $140 Term 4 • Sat 12, 19 Oct & 02 Nov • 2pm - 5pm • $140

With Roy Chandra

Expressive Painting: All about Light

Pottery for Beginners

Pottery

Learn the basics of hand building, glazing, decorating and wheel work. Progress to sculpture, glazing and slip decoration. Equipment and firing costs included. Purchase clay from tutor, approx $20

Tuesdays with Pim HodgeTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Tue 30 Jul • 6:30pm - 9:30pm • $310 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Tue 22 Oct • 6:30pm - 9:30pm • $310

Wednesdays with Pim HodgeTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Wed 31 Jul • 6:30pm - 9:30pm • $310 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Wed 23 Oct • 6:30pm - 9:30pm • $310

Fridays with Roy ChandraTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Fri 26 Jul • 6:30pm - 9:30pm • $310 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Fri 18 Oct • 6:30pm - 9:30pm • $310

Saturdays with Roy ChandraTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Sat 27 Jul • 9:30am - 12:30pm • $310 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Sat 19 Oct • 9:30am - 12:30pm • $310

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Develop your creativity. Learn to compose a painting, mix and match colour, capture dynamic light and shade. Skills include dry brush, glazing, opaque work, blending and more.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Mon 22 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $220 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Mon 14 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $220

With Melanie Waugh

Expressive Painting: Painting with Colour and Light


Explore all things arboreal. Branch out into a free and unconventional way of manipulating watercolour and ink, and capture the mood and beauty of the Australian bush. Ingrid’s style is experimental and relaxed, focusing on fluidity and organic forms

Term 3 • 4 Classes • Thu 08 Aug • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $160

With Ingrid Bowen

Release your inner cartoonist with specialized techniques, guidance and inspiration. This is an exciting series of fun and challenging workshops for those who are ready to get cartooning.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Wed 24 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $220 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Wed 16 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $220

With Sam McNair

Cover the traditional processes of Lino Printing and Screen Printing with the more contemporary methods of collagraph relief printing with found objects and expressive dye transfer printing. Explore these methods on paper and material surfaces whilst working toward a multi layered personal project.

Term 4 • 9 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $220

With Jessica Stalenberg

Treelove Contemporary Watercolours

Cartooning

An Introduction to Print Media

Bring along your own sewing machine and let’s get sewing! This beginners sewing class is a great introduction into this life skill whilst having a lot of fun with creative projects.

Term 3 • 2 Classes • Sat 03 Aug • 1pm - 5pm • $160 Term 4 • 2 Classes • Sat 09 Nov • 1pm - 5pm • $160

With Bronnie Zervos

Machine Sewing NEW

Create soft and dramatic effects with watercolours. Learn about paint and water, basic drawing skills, composition and tonal values, using dry and wet techniques and colour mixing. All levels welcome.

TuesdaysTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Tue 23 Jul • 10am - 1pm • $310 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Tue 15 Oct • 10am - 1pm • $310

ThursdaysTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 10am - 1pm • $310 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 10am - 1pm • $310

With Lyndall McKee

Gain an overview of working with supple Italian quality leather. Create a change purse, card holder and as your final project, a leather mail or tote bag. This is a great fun way to gain knowledge and skills about the leather making process as well as working with beautiful leather for your first time.

Term 3 • 4 Classes • Thu 05 Sep • 6:30pm - 9:30pm • $330

With Victoria White

Watercolours

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SATURDAY CRAFTANOONS

If you know the basics, this workshop is a great step up. Follow a simple pattern and make a beanie on the day. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook to take home and continue this fun craft!

Sat 24 Aug

With Bronnie Zervos

Crochet a Beanie

Designed for absolute beginners and those that haven’t crocheted in a while - learn how to get started, several crochet stitches and how to finish off - take home a goodie bag filled with everything you need to keep working on this fun craft.

Sat 27 Jul • Sat 26 Oct

With Bronnie Zervos

Keep out the winter chill with your handmade scarf or snood. Giant yarn and a 25mm crochet hook provided. Creative and a whole lot of fun!

Sat 17 Aug

With Bronnie Zervos

Crochet for Beginners

Extreme Crochet

Learn to get set up and the basic knots of macramé and then move through the steps from start to finish of making your own macramé plant hanger.

Sat 31 Aug

With Bronnie Zervos

Macrame Plant HangerSaturdays • 2pm - 5pm • $90


Make hair clips, jewellery and decorative pieces using traditional Japanese kimono fabrics. Simple yet effective, this beautiful craft does not require needle and thread.

Sat 03 Aug

With Sayoko Burton

Tsumami Zaiku

Be guided through the process of making your own macramé bag from start to finish from a selection of traditional macrame cotton rope and recycled yarn. An opportunity to make something beautiful, useful and environmentally friendly.

Sat 14 Sep

With Bronnie Zervos

Macrame Tote Bag NEW

Enjoy the traditional Japanese art form of folding paper. Learn to fold flowers, boxes, animal shapes and more. Take home a selection of colourful creations.

Sat 16 Nov

With Sayoko Burton

Creativity with colour, texture and patterns - learn a few basic stitches of hand embroidery and assemble colourful felt key rings and bag tags.

Sat 21 Sep

With Bronnie Zervos

Using rope and string to crochet, focus on how to crochet in a round so you can make anything from a coaster to a floor rug once you learn this method.

Sat 02 Nov

With Bronnie Zervos

Learn to set up your embroidery hoop, get your pattern ready and learn a collection of stitches. Choose a pattern or design your own. Stitch on linen or bring along a t-shirt or jeans for some quirky fashion. All levels of experience welcome.

Sat 23 Nov

With Bronnie Zervos

Make something handmade this festive season. Great to decorate your tree or use as gifts.

Macrame - Sat 30 Nov

Hand Embroidery and Felt - Sat 07 Dec

With Bronnie Zervos

Origami

Hand Embroidery and Felt Sewing

Crochet a Rope Bowl or Basket

Hand Embroidery

NEWChristmas Decorations

Tips and tricks for creating jewellery with polymer clay. Use our great colour palettes or blend your own tones. Complete a necklace, a pair of earrings and a ring. Suitable for all levels of makers!

Sat 07 Sep

With Bronnie Zervos

Polymer Clay Jewellery

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Try the traditional art of carving wooden spoons, using a responsibly sourced log. Under Jeff’s guidance, safely and unhurriedly create a beautiful wooden spoon using an axe, a knife and your hands. All you need is a willingness to whittle.

Term 3 • Sat 03 Aug • 10am - 4pm • $175 Term 3 • Sun 04 Aug • 10am - 4pm • $175 Term 4 • Sat 07 Dec • 10am - 4pm • $175

With Jeff Donne

Carve a Spoon

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

Learn the old and nearly forgotten craft of carving a stringed marionette puppet straight from a small branch. You’ll discover how every tree has hidden in it a whole family of puppets, and how to use a range of slow carving techniques to find your very own timeless companion.

Term 3 • Sat 21 Sep • 10am - 4pm • $175 Term 3 • Sun 22 Sep • 10am - 4pm • $175 Term 4 • Sun 08 Dec • 10am - 4pm • $175

With Jeff Donne

Carve a Little Marionette Puppet NEW


Capture the dynamism of the face. Explore facial proportions and anatomy, eyes, lips and nose as well as light and shade to help you draw a convincing human face. All levels welcome.

Term 3 • Sun 11 Aug • 10am - 2pm • $120

With Richard Byrnes

The Essence of Portraiture

Textile printing is dynamic, productive, challenging and playful. Using the local environment as the starting point, explore creative mindfulness, embrace chance and imperfection and produce your own unique prototype textile design directly onto fabric using Julie’s simple 3 step process.

Term 3 • Sun 22 Sep • 10am - 4pm • $245

With Julie Paterson

LookDrawPrint - Motif Workshop

Creating your own travel sketchbook is an enjoyable and evocative way to record your travel experiences. From detailed studies to quick gestural impressions, learn techniques and methods to capture the essence of what you see.

Term 4 • Sun 27 Oct • 10am - 2pm • $120

With Richard Byrnes

Creating a Travel Sketchbook

Rediscover the hidden corners of your city on a historical sketching tour with award-winning tutor Alex Snellgrove. Simplify the complex, gain tips and tried-and-true techniques for interpreting the urban streetscape.

Millers PointTerm 3 • Sun 08 Sep • 9:30am - 12:30pm • $120

BalmainTerm 4 • Sun 20 Oct • 9:30am - 12:30pm • $120

With Alex Snellgrove

Explore and Draw Historic Sydney

Have you ever wanted to paint a masterpiece but no idea where to start? Be guided through a simple step by step method in how to draw and paint a work of art. Over two consecutive Sundays, learn to plan, place and complete a drawing and then return for the painting process.

Term 4 • Sun 13 & 20 Oct • 10am - 1pm • $220

With Paul Kemp

Paint a Masterpiece NEW

Finding its foundations in the formal Copperplate Script, this modern hand is a more contemporary free script suitable for many applications such as invitations, cards and artwork.

Term 4 • Sun 10 Nov • 10am - 4:30pm • $150

With Sharon Baker

Calligraphy: Modern Pointed Pen NEW

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Learn the foundations of stitching and explore the techniques in creating beautiful pieces from treasured finds. Rummage through those gorgeous old linens that grandma gave you or the local op shop. Bring them along to learn the art of repurposing in a contemporary and unique way.

Term 3 • Sun 11 Aug • 10am - 3pm • $175

With Lisa Mattock

Slow Stitching

Working with a collection of naturally dyed fabrics, enjoy a meditative morning of artful composition and freeform stitching. Dye silk using native plants and play with colour, texture and stitches to create and personalise your own creative project such as a cushion cover, art piece, patches for visible mending, or a tote bag.

Term 3 • Sun 08 Sep • 10:30am - 3:30pm • $175

With Karen Tam

Natural Dye & Stitch NEW

Nuno Felting Patchwork

Christmas Gift Ideas in Handmade Felt

Nuno Felting is the fusing of wool fibres to sheer printed and plain fabrics to create a beautifully textured hybrid fabric. Utilises lots of small remnants from old scarves, clothes and sewing scraps giving a new lease of life to what was once discarded and creating something unique, personal and useful.

Term 3 • Sun 18 Aug • 10am - 4pm • $175

With Gill Brooks

Create beautiful, practical and eco-friendly gifts for friends and family. Master a range of useful wet felting techniques and utilise these to make a variety of gifts including brooches, pin cushions, felted soaps, needle/pencil/glasses cases and felt balls.

Term 4 • Sun 10 Nov • 10am - 4pm • $175

With Gill Brooks

A wonderful introduction to the practical and traditional craft of upholstery - experience the delight and satisfaction that creating something by hand brings to your life. Bring your own chair and learn how to restore it across two days and gain the confidence to tackle new projects on your own.

Term 3 • Sun 4 & 11 Aug • 10am - 4:30pm • $330

With Fiona Edmeades

Learn to make a stylish luxury leather wallet.Get expert guidance cutting your leather, marking out and chisel punching your stitching holes, setting any hardware, waxing your threads, burnishing your edges and finally hand stitching using a traditional leather saddle stitch.

Term 4 • Sun 24 Nov • 10am - 2:30pm • $150

With Victoria White

Upholstery

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Learn the techniques to make your own hand held bouquet. Discover how to care for blooms and extend their shelf life and gain the confidence to make a beautiful bouquet. The perfect day for anyone who enjoys flowers and design.

Term 3 • Sat 07 Sep • 1pm - 3:30pm • $165

With Caroline Barber

Spring Wedding Floral Styling NEW

Using beautiful, high quality papers, ink and watercolour, be guided in folding and binding an accordian style artist book. In the afternoon, launch straight into filling it with watercolour creations inspired by your own photo reference, imagination or our North Sydney neighbourhood.

Term 3 • Sun 28 Jul • 9:30am - 4:30pm • $230

With Samantha Mackie & Ingrid Bowen

Panoramic Landscapes: Combined Bookbinding and Watercolour NEW

There’s nothing quite like being at a writers festival with a group of like-minded book lovers. Get the low-down on the cream of literary festivals worldwide. Enjoy anecdotes, interviews and ideas to plan your upcoming travel combining books and festivals.

Term 3 • Sat 27 Jul • 3pm - 5pm • $15

With Margie Burke

Introduction to the World of Writers Festivals NEW Create baskets using traditional coiling stitches

including, weavers blanket stitch, mariposa and navajo stitches. Have fun creating a sampler basket or trivet with colourful dyed raffia.

Term 3 • Sun 01 Sep • 10am - 3:30pm • $150

With Sally Blackwell

Closed Coiling Basket Weaving

With smartphone technology updating faster than any other electronic device, it’s no wonder people prefer to take photos on their phones! Learn how to take exceptional snapshots that make you stand out in the social media crowd.

Term 3 • Sat 10 Aug • 10am - 1pm • $50 Term 4 • Sat 19 Oct • 10am - 1pm • $50

With Zara King

Smartphone Photography

Use natural fibres and vines to create a unique random weave basket. Learn the skills of random weaving and how to create cord to fix a handle into place.

Term 4 • Sun 17 Nov • 10am - 3:30pm • $150

With Sally Blackwell

Basket Weaving


Make your own colourful macramé wall hanging masterpiece! Learn how to set up and master the basic knots of macramé. Add fringing and layers for the complete boho look. A great opportunity to make something really beautiful whilst having fun and learning a new skill.

Term 4 • Sun 20 Oct • 10am - 4pm • $175

With Bronnie Zervos

Macrame: Wall Hanging NEW

Inspired by work of aboriginal peoples around the world, make an artefact: a talisman with a spiritual resonance thought to give the owner of them, healing, protective powers. Talisman make wonderful, sustainable and personal gifts.

Term 4 • Mon 03 Nov • 9am - 2pm • $175

With Penny Simoins

Contemporary Talisman with Gathered Nature NEWAn introduction to Mixed Media and encaustics - a

versatile wax medium that enhances any surface and blends well with mixed media compositions on board to create amazingly layered and luminous work. Create with nature the inspiration for the day.

Term 3 • Sat 10 Aug • 1:30 - 4:30pm • $150

With Rachel Carroll

A very versatile process that brings lustre and depth to your art making process. Learn how to make, store and save the coloured encaustic, then work on new projects that enable you to layer and embed with colour.

Term 4 • Sat 09 Nov • 1:30 - 4:30pm • $150

With Rachel Carroll

Encaustics

Encaustics Colour

Make your own unique silver band ring. A wonderful introduction to traditional silver jewellery making. Learn various skills and techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, ring sizing, filing, forming, soldering and finishing.

Term 3 • Sun 15 Sep • 10am - 4pm • $175

With Jane Tadrist

Silver Jewellery: Make a Ring in a Day NEW

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LANGUAGES

Beginners with Forouzan SamieeTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Mon 29 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Mon 21 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240

Beginners Next Step with Nathalie SuetTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Mon 29 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Mon 21 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240

Intermediate with Nathalie SuetTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Thu 01 Aug • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Thu 24 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240

Intermediate Conversation with Nathalie SuetTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Tue 30 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Tue 22 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240

BeginnersTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Mon 29 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Mon 21 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240

Beginners Next StepTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Tue 30 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Tue 22 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240

Intermediate ConversationTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Wed 31 Jul • 10am - 12pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Wed 23 Oct • 10pm - 12pm • $240

Intermediate EveningTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Wed 31 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Wed 23 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240

With Gianna Di Genua

Beginners Term 3 • 8 Classes • Thu 01 Aug • 10am - 12pm • $240 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Thu 24 Oct • 10am - 12pm • $240Term 3 • 8 Classes • Wed 31 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Wed 23 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240

Beginners Next StepTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Mon 29 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Mon 21 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240Term 3 • 8 Classes • Thu 01 Aug • 12:30pm - 2:30pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Thu 24 Oct • 12:30pm - 2:30pm • $240

IntermediateTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Tue 30 Jul • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240Term 4 • 8 Classes • Tue 22 Oct • 6:30pm - 8:30pm • $240

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FOOD & BEVERAGES

Love food? Love books? Love the gentle art of afternoon tea? Join Barbara Sweeney in this special scone making class where you make batches of scones using ingredients bought direct from farmers – yes, even the wheat – and cook recipes from different cookery writers’ recipe books, designed to showcase different methods of making scones, plain and fancy.

Term 3 • Sun 11 Aug • 12pm - 4pm • $90

With Barbara Sweeney

Scones & Afternoon Tea

Interested in learning how to make jam, pickles and preserves? This hands-on workshop gives you all the tips and tricks to get you started. Leave with the know how to make classic jam and traditional pickle recipes to master at home.

Term 3 • Sat 24 Aug • 1:30pm - 4:30pm • $90

With CWA City

Jams and Preserves

Learn the simple art of real home cooked Indian food in this hands on session. Using a colourful range of fresh humble vegetables and pantry ingredients, learn the techniques to create and enjoy a delicious traditional Indian thali.

Term 3 • Sun 01 Sep • 10am - 2pm • $150 Term 4 • Sun 03 Nov • 10am - 2pm • $150

With Varsha Mistry

Indian Curry NEW


Create foods that optimise digestion and nourish. Ferment non gluten ingredients to make fabulous traditional Ethiopian flatbread and make a naturally leavened GF cake and pastry. A demonstration class with some hands on opportunities.

Term 3 • Sun 04 Aug • 11am - 2:30pm • $190

With Holly Davis

Immerse yourself in dumplings. Dumplings are universal – think wontons, ravioli, kreplach, pierogi, gnocchi, Jamaican patties, gyoza, knishes, empanadas and samosas. In this hands on workshop, master steamed Korean kimchi dumplings, kofta potato dumplings, and tempeh with green vegetable steamed Gyoza.

Term 4 • Sun 10 Nov • 10:30am - 2:30pm • $150

With Marcea Klein

Artisan Pie maker Ryan Broomfield shares how to bake the ultimate all-butter pastry fish pie. Learn to make delicious all-butter pastry from scratch and then discover the secrets to the ultimate fish filling for your homemade pie.

Term 4 • Sun 13 Oct • 10am - 2pm • $130 Term 4 • Sun 24 Nov • 10am - 2pm • $130

With Ryan Broomfield

Gluten Free Sourdough Baking

Plant - Based Dumplings

The Ultimate Fish Pie

Homeland Streetfood was born out of a simple craving for the modest pita and falafel found on nearly every street corner in Israel. Father and daughter team, Motti and Dafna will help you create the nutritious streetfood which has been part of their heritage. We will be making a traditional Israeli brunch including the famous shakshuka and falafel.

Term 3 • Sun 25 Aug • 10am - 1pm • $150

With Motti Dar

Israeli Streetfood NEW

NEWEver wanted to offer a beer to friends that you have made yourself? Learn the basics of homebrewing - the techniques, equipment, and ingredients needed to complete a partial mash brew. The first week’s session will go through the process up to fermentation, and during the second session we will package the beer to take home.

Term 3 • Sun 01 Sep & Sun 15 Sep • 3pm - 5:30pm • $90

With Karl Riseborough, Flat Rock Brew Cafe

Homebrewing


Learn how to make ricotta, yoghurt and labneh in your home kitchen. In this hands-on, relaxed and educational workshop, be inspired by the basics of cheese making, milk composition, recipe suggestions and the many uses for leftover whey while Kristen shares her passion for all things cheese.

Term 3 • Sun 28 Jul • 10am - 2pm • $150 Term 4 • Sun 20 Oct • 10am - 2pm • $150

With Kristen Allan

Home Cheesemaking: Ricotta, Yoghurt and Labneh

NEW

Fantastic fried, grilled or barbecued, added to salads or served with vegetables, this firm, brined white cheese is traditionally made from a mixture of goat and sheep milk. Learn the secrets to making this appetising cheese for yourself.

Term 3 • Sun 22 Sep • 9am - 3pm • $210

With Karen Borg, Willowbrae Farm

Cheesemaking: Haloumi

Marinate your cheese and turn it into amazing personal Christmas Gifts for friends and family to enjoy. Learn to turn a kilo of cheese into several different products marinated and preserved and make a few simple cheese snacks to impress your dinner party guests.

Term 4 • Sun 17 Nov • 9am - 3pm • $210

With Karen Borg , Willowbrae Farm

Cheeses for Christmas

Lighten your digestion with wholefood eating. After this class you will have a full understanding of food combining principles and a good range of recipes to support you to cleanse and nourish this spring. A gut supportive style of delicious eating, including a simple Spring ferment to take home with you.

Term 4 • Sun 24 Oct • 11am - 2:30pm • $190

With Holly Davis

This Goes With That In Springtime

Learn to make the real deal with “Dough Raiser and Brooklynite” Michael Shafran and head baker Adrien Chrunyk of Brooklyn Boy Bagels. Make real NY style bagels by hand. Lunch on bagels, cream cheese and babka! Take home delicious, warm bagels!

Term 3 • Sat 03 Aug • 11am - 2:30pm • $130 Term 4 • Sat 07 Dec • 11am - 2:30pm • $130

With Brooklyn Boy Bagel

Bagel Making


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HEALTH & WELLBEING WORKSHOPS

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.

Term 3 • Sun 04 Aug • 10am - 4pm • $150

With Mike Cowlishaw

Preserving your energy for winter is so important to avoid sickness in winter and ill health in spring. Understand how traditional Chinese medicine helps us manage daily life health with tips and self treatments.

Term 3 • Sun 25 Aug • 3pm - 5pm • $65

With Angela Tian Zhu

Strong energy flowing to the brain is very important for helping enhance mental health and prevent dementia. Traditional Chinese medicine and Qi theory helps us to get better blood circulation to the brain and lead to a long and healthy life.

Term 4 • Sun 10 Nov • 3pm - 5pm • $65


Incorporating meditation to further explore Reiki energy healing practices with the application of the traditional symbols. Offering the opportunity to enhance your Reiki I skills for yourself or within a therapeutic setting, or as a path of spiritual development.

Term 4 • Sun 27 Oct • 10am - 4pm • $150

With Mike Cowlishaw

Get together with like-minded people in a supportive and friendly environment, giving and receiving Reiki. The combined group energy is a beautiful experience. All levels of Reiki welcome (Level 1, 2 or Master Level).

Term 3 • Sun 22 Sep • 10am - 12pm • $30 Term 4 • Sun 24 Nov • 10am - 12pm • $30

With Mike Cowlishaw

Reiki 1 Chinese Medicine: Preserve Energy for Winter

Chinese Medicine: Enhance Brain Energy

Reiki 2

Reiki Share


Groove and shake to a fusion of Latin, International and Pop music to create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness class.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Tue 23 Jul • 12:30pm - 1:30pm • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Tue 15 Oct • 12:30pm - 1:30pm • $145

With Giselle Peacock

DanceFIT

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Aerobic

Mix of high and low impact exercises suited for over 50s welcoming all fitness levels.

Low Impact MondayTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Mon 22 Jul • 10am - 11am • $110 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Mon 14 Oct • 10am - 11am • $110

High + Low TuesdayTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Tue 23 Jul • 10am - 11am • $110 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Tue 15 Oct • 10am - 11am • $110

High + Low Thursday Class 1 Term 3 • 9 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 9am - 10am • $110Term 4 • 9 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 9am - 10am • $110

High + Low Thursday Class 2Term 3 • 9 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 10am - 11am • $110Term 4 • 9 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 10am - 11am • $110

With Marion Claridge

Staying Young & Active

A combination of Latin and Jazz including Salsa, Merengue and Rumba brings fun and energy to the class. Wear flat shoes and bring your water bottle.



Latino Exercise

Zumba is a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness class. Groove and shake to a fusion of Latin, International and Pop music.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 6:15pm - 7:15pm • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 6:15pm - 7:15pm• $145

With Nancy Morales

Zumba


Total Body Conditioning is a music based, no equipment, standing and mat based, low impact muscle toning class. Use your own body weight to help burn fat, build strength, increase endurance, reshape and improve muscle mass.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Wed 24 Jul • 10:30am - 11:30am • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Wed 16 Oct • 10:30am - 11:30am • $145


A low impact, non choreographed workout alternative to the conventional standing workouts. Stay seated for the duration of the class and move your upper and lower body aerobically to music.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Tue 23 Jul • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $80 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Tue 15 Oct • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $80


Low impact, low intensity focusing on fall prevention, balance, muscle and core strengthening. This class helps prevent or recover from injuries or falls.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $80 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $80


Following the Pilates method, strengthen all muscles, stabilise joints and heal from various injuries and conditions.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Mon 22 Jul • 12:30pm - 1:30pm • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Mon 14 Oct • 12:30pm - 1:30pm • $145

With Sharon Freedman

Body Conditioning

Chair Fitness

Changes over 50

Body Strength

Have fun strengthening and toning your waist while improving your co-ordination and learn to perform clever hula tricks! Hoops provided and also available to purchase in class.

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Sat 27 Jul • 10am - 11:30am • $160 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Sat 19 Oct • 10am - 11:30am • $160

With Bunny Star

Hula Hooping

Join us for this gentle, low impact exercise class with aerobic dance and strength training components for over 50s.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Mon 22 Jul • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $80 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Mon 14 Oct • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $80


Life Changing Fitness

Body & Core Low Impact

Rebalance your mind, body and soul by improving your flexibility, enhance mobility and range of motion with anti-arthritic exercises. Improve balance and posture. Concludes with a healing and relaxing gong meditation.

WednesdaysTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Wed 24 Jul • 9am - 10am • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Wed 16 Oct • 9am - 10am • $145

FridaysTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Fri 26 Jul • 10:30am - 11:30am • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Fri 18 Oct • 10:30am - 11:30am • $145

With Heather Crowe

Stretch & Strength


Feel stronger, more energised, flexible and lengthened. Pilates focuses on the body’s core architectural system - the deep stabilising postural muscles of the spine and trunk. Pilates also aids the treatment of back pain and helps reduce stress.

Saturdays 1Term 3 • 9 Classes • Sat 27 Jul • 7:30am - 8:30am • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Sat 12 Oct • 7:30am - 8:30am • $145

Saturdays 2Term 3 • 9 Classes • Sat 27 Jul • 8:30am - 9:30am • $145Term 4 • 9 Classes • Sat 12 Oct • 8:30am - 9:30am • $145

TuesdaysTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Tue 23 Jul • 7:30pm - 8:30pm • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Tue 15 Oct • 7:30pm - 8:30pm • $145

WednesdaysTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Wed 24 Jul • 7:30pm - 8:30pm • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Wed 16 Oct • 7:30pm - 8:30pm • $145

With Heather Crowe

Pilates

Learn basic meditation techniques in a simplified format that helps us to develop a daily practice. (Suitable for those new to meditation.)

Term 3 • 5 Classes • Sun 28 Jul • 5pm - 6pm • $90 Term 4 • 5 Classes • Sun 20 Oct • 5pm - 6pm • $90

With Jeremy Charkos

Simplifying Meditation

This mindful exercise improves energy and helps when feeling low or anxious, creates inner harmony, strengthens mental energy, and helps you to relax and have a peaceful mind.

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Mon 29 Jul • 8:45am - 9:45am • $120 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Mon 21 Oct • 8:45am - 9:45am • $120


Tai Chi is a wonderful way to start to your day, using energy (qi) rather than muscular strength in a mixture of fast and slow movements - excellent for vitality, self-awareness and relaxation.

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Mon 29 Jul • 7am - 8am • $120 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Mon 21 Oct • 7am - 8am • $120


Tai Chi & Qi Gong: Enhance Mental Health

Tai Chi: Early Morning

Exercise with your baby to improve strength, stability and flexibility. Increase control of the back, pelvis, hips, neck and shoulders and focus on posture and alignment, core control, pelvic floor strengthening and breathing technique.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Tue 23 Jul • 9am - 9:45am • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Tue 15 Oct • 9am - 9:45am • $145

With Cara Wood

Designed to help you achieve strength, stability and flexibility through utilising core control. Your muscles will be forever grateful! Experience a beautiful connection of body and mind.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Sat 27 Jul • 7:30am - 8:30am • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Sat 12 Oct • 7:30am - 8:30am • $145

With Andressa Sanfelice

Pilates: Mums and Bubs

Pilates for Beginners Learn this fun circus skill that offers many benefits for the mind, body and soul!

Term 3 • 6 Classes • Sat 10 Aug • 2pm - 3pm • $120 Term 4 • 6 Classes • Sat 19 Oct • 2pm - 3pm • $120

With John Williams

Juggling NEW

Discover ways to enrich and enhance the present moment through the power of mindfulness.

Term 4 • 4 Classes • Sun 24 Nov • 5pm - 6:30pm • $110

With Jeremy Charkos

Discovering Mindfulness

Mind, Body & Soul Pilates

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Master all tennis strokes and strategies in a small group led by a trained tennis professional. Classes aimed at beginners. BYO racquet.

Mondays 6pm - 7pmTerm 3 • 10 Classes • Mon 22 Jul • 6pm - 7pm • $320 Term 4 • 10 Classes • Mon 14 Oct • 6pm - 7pm • $320

Mondays 7pm - 8pmTerm 3 • 10 Classes • Mon 22 Jul • 7pm - 8pm • $320 Term 4 • 10 Classes • Mon 14 Oct • 7pm - 8pm • $320

Thursdays 6pm - 7pmTerm 3 • 10 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 6pm - 7pm • $320 Term 4 • 10 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 6pm - 7pm • $320

Thursdays 7pm - 8pmTerm 3 • 10 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 7pm - 8pm • $320 Term 4 • 10 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 7pm - 8pm • $320

With Greg Lewis

Hatha yoga asanas in a Vinyasa Flow style. All levels welcome.

Mondays with Vivienne DuvallTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Mon 22 Jul • 6:15pm - 7:15pm • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Mon 14 Oct • 6:15pm - 7:15pm • $145

Wednesday Lunchtimes with Heather CroweTerm 3 • 9 Classes • Wed 24 Jul • 12:30pm - 1:30pm • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Wed 16 Oct • 12:30pm - 1:30pm • $145

Thursdays with Vivienne DuvallTerm 3 • 10 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 1pm - 2pm • $165 Term 4 • 10 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 1pm - 2pm • $165

Tennis

Vinyasa FlowEnjoy social kayaking in a group atmosphere while developing paddling and fitness skills on beautiful Middle Harbour. Includes kayak, safety gear and instructor. Please note this course is held off site.

Term 4 • 10 Classes • Sat 12 Oct • 7:30am - 8:30am • $250 Term 4 • 10 Classes • Wed 16 Oct • 6:30am - 7:30am • $250

With Northbridge Kayaks

Kayaking

Enjoy a traditional yogic practice, linking breath and movement. The practice is detoxifying and strengthening. Focus on strength, flexibility, alignment and enjoyment of its benefits.

Term 3 • 10 Classes • Wed 24 Jul • 6:30am - 7:30am • $160 Term 4 • 10 Classes • Wed 16 Oct • 6:30am - 7:30am • $160

With Francesca Hendricks

Laughter has many health promoting qualities and is a great stress buster. This playful exercise ends with a guided meditation. Bring yoga mat. Donations welcome.

Term 3 • 4 Classes • Sun 11 Aug • 5pm - 6pm • Free Term 4 • 4 Classes • Sun 03 Nov • 5pm - 6pm • Free

With Usuff Omar

Early Morning Yoga

Laughter Yoga

Yoga Outside Activities

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAYEA

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7 - 8amEarly Morning Yoga 6:30 - 7:30am

Kayaking 6:30 - 7:30am

Pilates 7:30 - 8:30am

Beginners Pilates 7:30 - 8:30am


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Tai Chi & Qi Gong 8:45 - 9:45am

SYA* - Low Impact 10 - 11am

Pilates: Mums & Bubs 9 - 9:45am

SYA 10 - 11am

Stretch & Strength 9 - 10am

Body Conditioning 10:30 - 11:30am

SYA Hi + Low 9 - 10am


Ballet Barre 9 - 10am

Stretch & Strength 10:30 - 11:30am


Hula Hooping 10 - 11:30am

LUNC

HTIM

E Life Changing Fitness 11:15 - 12:15pm

Body Strength 12:30 - 1:30pm

Chair Fitness 11:15 - 12:15pm

DanceFIT 12:30 - 1:30pm

Yoga: Vinyasa Flow 12:30 - 1:30pm

Changes Over 50 11:15 - 12:15pm

Yoga: Vinyasa Flow 1 - 2pm

Juggling 2 - 3pm

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Tennis 6 - 7pm

Hatha Yoga 6:15 - 7:15pm

Tennis 7 - 8pm

Latino Exercise 6:15 - 7:15pm

Pilates 7:30 - 8:30pm


Tennis 6 - 7pm

Zumba 6:15 - 7:15pm

Tennis 7 - 8pm

Swing Dance 6:15 - 7:15pm

African Dance 6:15 - 7:15pm

Simplifying Meditation 5 - 6pm

Laughter Yoga 5 - 6pm

Mindfulness 5 - 6:30pm

HEALTH & WELLBEING WEEKLY PLANNER


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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Early Morning Yoga 6:30 - 7:30am



Beginners Pilates 7:30 - 8:30am


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Tai Chi & Qi Gong 8:45 - 9:45am

SYA* - Low Impact 10 - 11am

Pilates: Mums & Bubs 9 - 9:45am

SYA 10 - 11am

Stretch & Strength 9 - 10am

Body Conditioning 10:30 - 11:30am



Ballet Barre 9 - 10am

Stretch & Strength 10:30 - 11:30am


Hula Hooping 10 - 11:30am

LUNC

HTIM

E Life Changing Fitness 11:15 - 12:15pm

Body Strength 12:30 - 1:30pm

Chair Fitness 11:15 - 12:15pm

DanceFIT 12:30 - 1:30pm

Yoga: Vinyasa Flow 12:30 - 1:30pm

Changes Over 50 11:15 - 12:15pm

Yoga: Vinyasa Flow 1 - 2pm

Juggling 2 - 3pm

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Tennis 6 - 7pm

Hatha Yoga 6:15 - 7:15pm

Tennis 7 - 8pm

Latino Exercise 6:15 - 7:15pm



Tennis 6 - 7pm

Zumba 6:15 - 7:15pm

Tennis 7 - 8pm

Swing Dance 6:15 - 7:15pm

African Dance 6:15 - 7:15pm

Simplifying Meditation 5 - 6pm

Laughter Yoga 5 - 6pm

Mindfulness 5 - 6:30pm


SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL COURSE DETAILS *SYA - STAYING YOUNG AND ACTIVE


MUSIC & DANCE

Discover techniques, get a good tone, learn fretboard fingering exercises to build up stamina. Learn the basics of melody, chords, rhythm and improvisation. Bring your guitar. Have fun playing.

BeginnersTerm 3 • 6 Classes • Sat 10 Aug • 10:30am - 12:30pm • $220

Beginners - Next Step Term 4 • 6 Classes • Sat 19 Oct • 10:30am - 12:30pm • $220

With Shane CranneyStudy pieces from Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary music periods. Extend your technique and sound through ensemble and solo playing.


With Justin White

Discover the unique sounds and texture of music playing this beautiful instrument. Learn to hold the violin correctly, use the bow with sensitivity and play simple tunes. Gain basic music reading skills and the confidence to continue.


With Justin White

Join the fun of the ukulele explosion which is sweeping the world. Quick and easy to learn in a fun setting. Play tunes straight away and take away the knowledge and fundamentals to continue your learning experience. The Ukulele brings a smile to every face.

Term 3 • 2 Classes • Sun 01 Sep • 1pm - 4pm • $140 Term 4 • 2 Classes • Sun 17 Nov • 1pm - 4pm • $140

With John Chandler

Guitar

Violin Intermediate

Violin Beginners

Ukulele Beginners

Music



Start from the beginning then move through Neil Young and into the blues. Using the 10 hole diatonic harmonica (or blues harp) we’ll even get train songs happening. A must for any harp player!

Term 3 • 4 Classes • Sun 25 Aug • 10am - 1pm • $180 Term 4 • 4 Classes • Sun 13 Oct • 10am - 1pm • $180

With Matthew Roberts

Harmonica

Be introduced to songs of spirit from all over the world. Singer songwriter Miriam Lieberman has spent decades learning songs from different cultures with a particular interest in African music. If you love to sing and have fun doing so with others, this is the course for you.

Term 3 • 6 Classes • Wed 21 Aug • 6:15am - 7:15pm • $120 Term 4 • 6 Classes • Wed 23 Oct • 6:15am - 7:15pm • $120

With Miriam Lieberman

World Music Singing

African dance is a dynamic and uplifting dance style. Learn the basics of West African traditional dance and begin to understand how rhythm and dance fit together. Be ready for high energy fun - all levels of dancers welcome.

Term 3 • 4 Classes • Fri 23 Aug • 6:15pm - 7:15pm • $120

With Rachel Bangoura

African DanceBarre is a dynamic toning class that feels graceful and fun - a conditioning exercise form like no other. Blending the poise of ballet and pilates with the flowing sequencing of yoga and dance, this class is pretty, pacey and powerful. Sculpt, shape and strengthen your body with this signature style.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Fri 26 Jul • 9:15am - 10:15am • $145 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Fri 18 Oct • 9:15am - 10:15am • $145


Ballet Barre

Dance

This fun and interactive dance style will keep you fit with a smile on your face! From Lindy Hop to the Charleston - get a taste of the swing era with this dynamic workshop series. No partner necessary.

Term 3 • 4 Classes • Fri 26 Jul • 6:15pm - 7:15pm • $120 Term 4 • 4 Classes • Fri 25 Oct • 6:15pm - 7:10pm • $120


Swing Dance

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Not the usual yuletide fare. How about Paul Kelly, Tim Minchin or The Pogues’ Fairytale of New York and Oh Holy Night, for starters. Along with our jingle bells band, come sing and celebrate with both moving and silly songs.

Term 4 • 8 Classes • Mon 21 Oct • 7:30pm - 9pm • $170

With Kate Maclurcan

Fifty years ago young folk gathered for three days of music, love and peace, a pivotal event in musical history - Woodstock! Along with our hippy band, come and celebrate by singing a collection of songs from this ground breaking festival.

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Mon 29 Jul • 7:30pm - 9pm • $170

With Kate Maclurcan

Choir: Songs for Christmas

Choir: Songs of Woodstock

Choir

When you sing out loud, musical vibrations move through you, producing satisfying and therapeutic sensations. Join us in this warm, fun, friendly, relaxed group. You get to choose the songs - anywhere from A White Sportscoat to Wild Thing. Then join us for coffee nearby afterwards. No experience needed. All voices welcome.

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Fri 26 Jul • 12:30pm - 2pm • $170 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Fri 18 Oct • 12:30pm - 2pm • $170

With Kate Maclurcan

Friday Lunchtime Choir

Each term the Friday Lunchtime Choir has an opportunity to strut their stuff, sing out loud and show the community what they are made of! Come along for a lunchtime of song and community fun!

Term 3 • Fri 13 Sep • 1pm - 2pm Term 4 • Fri 06 Dec • 1pm - 2pm

With Kate Maclurcan

Friday Lunchtime Choir Concerts

Made for the thirtieth anniversary, this documentary tells the story of the four young men who birthed and bankrolled this extraordinary event in music history - three days of peace and love and music. Watch as the mayhem and magic evolve.

Term 3 • Mon 22 Jul • 6:30pm - 9:30pm

With Kate Maclurcan

Film Night & Sing Along: Woodstock Documentary - Behind the Music

Each term the Monday night choir gets the chance to show off their talents at their end of term concert evening. Come along and join this free night of song and community cheer.

Songs of WoodstockTerm 3 • Mon 16 Sep • 8pm - 9:15pm

Songs for Christmas Term 4 • Mon 09 Dec • 8pm - 9:15pm

Choir Concert Nights

This glorious rom-com follows eight very different couples dealing with their love lives in loosely inter-related tales, all set during the frantic month before Christmas. Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightly, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth & Bill Nighy star.

Term 4 • Mon 14 Oct • 6:30am - 9:30pm

With Kate Maclurcan

Film Night & Sing Along: Love Actually

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LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

Travel

Have you ever wanted to travel and not had the confidence? Be provided with helpful tips on how to survive travelling on your own. Cover the important issues such as when to go, how to get there, where to stay, eating out, attending cultural events and getting to know the locals and their hidden secrets plus some essential tips on health, safety, money and technology as a solo traveller.

Term 4 • Sat 26 Oct • 1pm - 4pm • $50

Kaye Higgins

Independent Traveller NEW

Japan is a fascinating, wealthy, technologically advanced country, but culturally so different from Western countries - making a first visit to Japan enjoyable yet tense. This class moves outside guidebook travel tips to provide the unpublished tips to help you enjoy Japan stress free.

Term 4 • Sat 26 Oct • 9:30am - 1pm • $50

Jeff Burgess & Jen Holt and Mike & Tracey Kent

Japan Travel

Gain secret tips on travelling to New York City including where to stay, delights to be found off the beaten track, the best neighbourhoods to explore and day trips to venture on.

Term 3 • Sat 03 Aug • 1pm - 4pm • $50

Kaye Higgins

New York Travel


Beeswax wraps are eco-friendly and very practical! Learn to make your own reusable and natural wraps. Ideal to wrap fruit & vegetables, cheese, bread or simply cover a bowl. Beeswax wraps are the perfect replacement for plastic wrap.

Term 3 • Sat 27 Jul • 10:30am - 12:30pm • $90 Term 4 • Sun 03 Nov • 10:30am - 12:30pm • $90 Term 4 • Sun 08 Dec • 10:30am - 12:30pm • $90

With Kirtsy Mootz

We invite you to collaborate, innovate and celebrate the world of urban farming. Learn the art of growing fresh micro greens, building vertical gardens and planting productive fruit trees, all in the one workshop. Come join us as we redesign the future of growing.

Term 3 • Sat 24 Aug • 1:30pm - 3pm • $90 Term 4 • Sat 19 Oct • 1:30pm - 3pm • $90

With The Growing Trend & Dr Chris Love

Beeswax Wraps

The Growing Trend: Urban Farming NEW

Designed to give you a sound understanding of the game of contract bridge, including the foundation of a simple bidding system, standard card play techniques and establishing good playing relationship with your partner. Cover the fundamentals you need to be able to play a satisfactory game of bridge.

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Tue 30 Jul • 10am - 12pm • $120 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Tue 22 Oct • 10am - 12pm • $120

With Susan Wade

Enjoy your social game as you enhance your skill, strategy and calculation. Social players need two terms experience or equivalent.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 6:15pm - 9:15pm • $170 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 6:15pm - 9:15pm • $170

With Ron Yap

Sharpen your mind playing this time-honoured game of strategy. Learn the rules and expand the hand you play. Beginners learn rules and strategies.

Term 3 • 9 Classes • Thu 25 Jul • 6:15pm - 9:15pm • $275 Term 4 • 9 Classes • Thu 17 Oct • 6:15pm - 9:15pm • $275

With Ron Yap

Bridge Basics

Mahjong: Social Players

Mahjong: Beginners

Feng Shui helps connect with the infinite Earth energy flow. Feel grounded and anchored within your immediate environment. Raise your home’s vibration to create harmony, serenity and abundance and learn how Feng Shui can work for you to make some immediate changes within your home.

Term 3 • Sun 25 Aug • 10:30am - 12:30pm • $50

With Grace Niu

Feng Shui Alignment For Your Home

Lifestyle


How To’ videos work well to increase your reach online and create compelling and valuable content that audiences will want to watch.

Create ContentGain practical skills on how to use smart phones to create your videos and become confident at putting yourself on camera as the face of your business.Term 3 • Sat 14 Sep • 9am - 1pm • $170

Editing The secret to a great video is in the edit - learn the techniques to crafting your story. From drafting a paper script, importing your footage and using music, text and voice to pull it together, this session will give you the tips and tricks to finalising the video making process.Term 4 • Sat 12 Oct • 9am - 1pm • $170

With Amy Bingham

Making “How to” Videos for Small Business

These days, there is a high likelihood of living well into your 90’s and beyond – you must be asking yourself…”Will My Money Last That Long?” Join this workshop to unlock and simplify the many mysteries of retirement planning and portfolio management to ensure your money lasts the distance.

Term 3 • Fri 09 Aug • 10am - 12pm • Free

With Andrew Griffin

Will My Money Last? NEW

NEW

Calling volunteers: Help Zonta International to assemble 600 birthing kits. The kits assist women giving birth in developing countries and reduce the incidence of infant and maternal mortality.

Term 3 • Sat 10 Aug • 1 - 4pm • $5

Zonta - Birthing Kit Assembly

Bring your bike and learn to fix a puncture, adjust brakes and gears. Master basic repairs and learn to do your own general maintenance. Supported by North Sydney Council.

Term 3 • Sat 17 Aug • 9am - 12pm • $10 Term 4 • Sat 05 Oct • 9am - 12pm • $10

Bicycle Maintenance

The history of scent, starting with recipes in the Bible. Memories, perfumes - synthetic vs natural, fashions and fads. Explore the place of smell in the five senses. Learn how perfume is made and discover the fragrance wheel and how to choose the perfect perfume for you!

Term 3 • 4 Classes • Fri 09 Aug • 10am - 12pm • $160

With Catherine du Peloux Menage

How do I best plan and invest for my retirement? Relevant for anyone approaching or already in retirement, come and learn from a retiree specialist adviser who will distill this complex topic into language you can understand, and present in an interactive and engaging way.

Term 3 • Fri 06 Sep • 10am - 12pm • Free

With Andrew Griffin

The Story of Scent

Retirement Planning and Investment Strategies

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Children discover the fundamental connection of body and voice to music. These highly regarded, fun filled classes cleverly integrate music education while enhancing your child’s development. The integrity of the program is still recognised by many families including professional musicians, who have enrolled their children for years.

To enroll visit www. bridgestomusic/enrolment or contact Jane Boyd 0403 470 101.

2.5 to 3yrsTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Fri 02 Aug • 9:30am - 10am • $120 Term 4 • 7 Classes • Fri 18 Oct • 9:30am - 10am • $105

3 - 4yrsTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Fri 02 Aug • 10:15am - 11am • $168 Term 4 • 7 Classes • Fri 18 Oct • 10:15am - 11am • $147

4 - 5yrsTerm 3 • 8 Classes • Fri 02 Aug • 11:15am - 12pm • $168 Term 4 • 7 Classes • Fri 18 Oct • 11:15am - 12pm • $147

With Jane Boyd

Creative play sessions for under 5’s, spread across three light-filled rooms and a beautiful playground. Experienced play leaders set up a wide range of activities to suit the needs of children, with an emphasis on child-initiated play supervised by a parent or carer in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Casual Prices

• $7 - 1 child under 18months

• $14 - 18 months to 5 years

• $14 - Bring up to 3 siblings

• $70/$140 - Season pass - 11 visits

Wednesday 21 August - Help us raise funds to support the playgroup at our fundraiser raffle and book sale event.

Join us for other specialised events throughout the year including Father’s Day Craft, Halloween creativity and special activities in the Festive Season.

Term 3: Tuesday 23 July to Thursday 26 September 2019Term 4: Tuesday 14th October to Thursday 19 December 2019

Music and Movement Explorers Playgroup

Term 3 - 23 July to 27 September Term 4 - 14 October to 20 December Ages 7 to 12 yearsAccepting enrolments for 2020 in Term 4.

After School CareEntertainment BookHelp us fundraise for our Centre. On sale now $70

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• 5 x large sunlit rooms

• Adventure playground

• Audio visual equipment

• Semi commercial kitchen

• Party Hire

• Meeting Rooms

VENUE HIRE

For bookings call 02 9922 2299


Enrolment ConditionsREFUNDS: Provided with minimum five working days notice prior to course commencement. All refunds incur a $20 admin fee.

CANCELLED COURSE: Courses require a minimum number of enrolments to proceed. You will receive a full refund and be contacted if a course is cancelled.

TRANSFERS: Permitted in the same term free of charge if five days notice is given before the course starts and provided the class you are transferring to is not full.

CONFIRMATION: Enrolment is not confirmed until payment is made in full, at which time a receipt is emailed to you.

MATERIALS: Please confirm course is proceeding before purchasing any requested materials.

CONCESSIONS: On selected courses we offer a 25% concession to pension card holders and full time students with valid ID. See website for details.

ELIGIBILITY: Unless otherwise stated, students must be over 18 years of age to enrol.

PRIVACY: Please see website for details.

E-NEWSLETTER: By enrolling in a class, free event or paid event you will be subscribed to receive our weekly e-newsletter, you can unsubscribe from this at any point.

DATES/COSTS: Prices and scheduling may change without notice.

MAKE UP CLASSES: No make up classes for students who miss a session during term.

Entertainment Book

CONNECT WITH US

Phone: 02 9922 2299

Email: [email protected]

northsydneycentre.com.au

North Sydney Community Centre 220 Miller Street, North Sydney

How to Enrol

Location and TransportFree parking on weekends in Ridge Street Car Park, except on special Council events. See North Sydney Council website for details.

For bus routes and train information Transport Info Line on 131 500 or www.transportnsw.info

North Sydney Train Station: 10 minute walk via Miller St to North Sydney Community Centre

NSCC is wheelchair and pram accessible

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NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET

2020 CALENDARPurchase our first ever

calendar capturing 20 years of magical market moments, recipes and tips for getting

the most from your produce.

For this limited edition, pre-purchase your copy

online or at NSCC. Available for collection at the

21 September market.

Bonus calendar months! Sept 2019 – Dec 2020


North Sydney Community CentrePhone: 02 9922 2299 Email: [email protected]

220 Miller Street, North Sydney, 2060

www.northsydneycentre.com.au

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