Courses & Workshops
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PROGRAM TERM 2 2022
Creative
INTRODUCTION TO SEWING
An introductory course where you’ll learn how to use a ma- chine (provided), and follow a simple pattern. On enrolment you will be provided with a list of things to purchase e.g., fabric , pattern.
When:
Mon 7pm – 9pm, Dates to be confirmed (5 wks)
at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost $150 full / $135 conc.
POTTERY DAY
Inclusive pottery classes covering all aspects of hand building. Fee includes materials and firing.
When:
Thurs 1pm – 3pm,
28th April – 16t June ( 8 wks)
at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $280 full / $260 conc.
POTTERY EVENING
Learn hand building techniques to enable you to create func- tional or decorative pieces. Fee includes materials and firing.
When:
Tues 6.30pm – 8.30pm,
3rd May – 21st June (8 wks)
at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
OR
Thurs 6.30pm – 8.30pm, 27th April – 15th June (8 wks)
Cost: $320 full / $300 conc.
VISUAL ARTS
Enjoy the freedom of working with mixed media – paints, pastels, inks and charcoals – and a variety of art forms, like printing, along the way.
When:
Tues 9.30am- 11.30am, 26th April – 28th June (9 wks)
at 43a De Carle St., Bruswick.
Cost: $175 full / $160 conc.
OR
Wed 9.30am – 12.30pm, 27th Apr- 29th June (9 wks)
Cost: $285 full / $265 conc.
LIFE DRAWING
A new, short course to introduce participants to drawing the human figure. Experienced tutor, and artist, Patrick Loverso will guide both beginner and more experienced students in capturing the human form on paper.
When:
Mon 7pm -9pm,
2nd May – 6th June (6wks)
at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $217 full/ $202 conc.
Employment Skills
INTRODUCTION TO
BARISTA
This 10 hour course will be held over 2 sessions covering introduction to coffee, workplace health and safety and practice making coffee.
Additionally, learners will research coffee styles, teas, coffee art, and cleaning and maintenance.
When:
Wed 9.30am-3.00pm, 29th June & 6th July (2wks)
at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $54
Subject to ACFE eligibility
INTRODUCTION TO
HORTICULTURE
This course will practice study and practical experience in Horticulture, improve your knowledge of the horticulture industry. You will have hands-on gardening experience during the course, emphasis on OH&S, correct use of PPE and gardening tools.
When:
Fri 9.30am-3.00pm
Commencing mid July
at Fawkner Neighbourhood House
79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
INTRODUCTION TO
HOSPITALITY
This course will run one day a week, covering everything you need to know about working in a hospitality setting. Topics include: coffee making, food safety, RSA, front of house processes, cleaning, and food presentation. This course provides an ideal pathway to future training in hospitality, and/or into paid work.
When:
Fri 11.30am-5.00pm, 3rd June – 15th July (7 wks)
at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
RMIT: FREE CAREERS ADVICE
An RMIT, Brunswick Neighbourhood House initiative providing individualised careers advice tailored to your needs.
Fill out the form carefully for registration – The RMIT careers counsellors will contact you within 2-3 working days – appointments will currently be conducted via phone, email or online
Computers & Digital Literacy – free
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
face to face
An introductory computer class for people who want to learn basic computing.
When:
Weds 9.30am- 12.30pm,
27th April – 22nd June (9wks)
at Fawkner Neighbourhood House, 79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
COMPUTERS EAL – face to face
An introductory computer class for people for whom English is another language.
When:
Tues 9.30am – 12.30pm,
26th April – 28th June (10wks)
at Fawkner Neighbourhood House, 79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
DIGITAL LITERACY FOR GREEK SPEAKERS – face to face
Learn how to use your phone for a range of tasks.
When:
Tues 9.30am – 12.30pm, 26th April – 28th June (10wks) at 18 Garden St., Brunswick
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
INTRODUCTION TO ZOOM
– face to face
Learn how to use this free program that allows you to catch up with family and friends, schedule business meetings or run online events.
When:
Weds 9.30am – 12.30pm, (2wks)
at 18 Garden St., Brunswick.
Cost: $15
Subject to ACFE eligibility
English Language – free
ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS – face to face
A free, Beginners level English class delivered face to face in a friendly and welcoming environment.
When:
Thurs 9.30am – 12.30pm,
28th April – 30th June (10wks)
at Fawkner Neighbourhood House, 79 Jukes Rd., Fawkner.
Cost : Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
ENGLISH CONVERSATION 1 – online
For people wanting to develop their listening and speaking skills. The course includes an additional one hour of book work for each session.
This course is delivered online via Zoom.
When:
Three classes per week.
Mon, Wed & Fri 10.30am – 12.30pm,
27th April – 24th June (9wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
ENGLISH CONVERSATION 2 – online
In this women-only course, you’l learn terms and phrases necessary for when you’re looking for work, as well as in the workplace once you’ve ‘nailed’ (colloquial for ‘secured’) a job!
This course is delivered online via Zoom.
When:
Two classes per week.
Tues & Thurs 9.30am – 12.30pm,
26th April – 30th June (10wks)
Cost : Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
ENGLISH FOR READING & WRITING – face to face
Improve your reading and writing in English, together with enhancing your listening and speaking skills.
When:
Three classes per week.
Mon, Tues & Wed 9.15am – 12.15pm,
1st June – 29th July (9 wks)
at 18 Garden St., Brunswick.
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
ENGLISH FOR INTERMEDIATES – online
A class to improve your English pronunciation and accent, learn new words and grammar.
This course is delivered online course via Zoom.
When:
Three classes per week.
Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30am – 12.30pm,
27th April – 24th June (9wks)
Cost: Free
Subject to ACFE eligibility
Health and Wellbeing
YOGA & MEDITATION
Strengthen, stretch and relax. Yoga tones muscles, increases energy and reduces stress. All classes at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
When:
Three classes to choose from.
Tues 10.30am – 11.45am, 3rd May – 28th June ( 9wks)
OR
6pm – 7.15pm, 28th April – 23rd June (9 wks)
OR
Thurs 6pm – 7.15pm, 28th April – 23rd June (9wks)
Cost: $142 full /$132 conc.
BNH WALKING GROUP
Meet new people and improve your fitness while you explore Brunswick on foot – finish up at a local café, so bring some money for coffee.
Start off from 18 Garden St., Brunswick.
When:
Wed 9.30am – 11.30am, 12th Jan – ongoing
Cost: $2 per session
CONTEMPORARY LINE DANCING
Try line dancing and exercise while you have fun to great music.
When:
Fri 9.30am – 11am, 28th Jan – ongoing at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $6 per session
Workshops & Short Courses
WINE APPRECIATION short course
See, swirl, sniff, sip, savour – learn how to recognise the basic structure of wine and talk about it in this small class led by sommelier, Kira Janowsky.
When:
Mon 7pm – 8.30, 21st Mar – 4th Apr (3 wks) at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $80 full/ $70 conc.
FRUTTA MARTORANA workshop
Learn how to make beautiful, traditional Italian sweets from scratch. Make the marzipan, shape, and decorate – perfect for gifting!
When:
Sat 11am – 1.30pm 26th Mar at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $30 full/ $25 conc.
DUMPLING JOURNEY workshop
Extend your culinary repertoire to include three types of dumplings, from three different countries. A hands-on, making and tasting workshop.
When:
Sat 2.30pm – 4.30pm 26th Mar at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $40 full / $35 conc
Inclusive
GENERAL EDUCATION – NUMERACY & LITERACY
A basic literacy, numeracy and life skills program for people with mild intellectual disabilities.
When:
Mon 10am – 12:30pm, 24th Jan – 4th Apr then 2nd May – 20th Jun (20 wks) at De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $247
Subject to ACFE eligibility
COLLABORATIVE ARTS
Working with different mediums and forms of expression, participants will develop and create collaborative visual arts projects.
When:
Mon 1pm – 3pm, 24th Jan – 4th Apr then 2nd May – 20th Jun (20 wks) at De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $140
Language
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Practice your conversational Spanish in a friendly and fun group. Spanish speakers of all levels welcome.
When:
Wed 6.30pm – 8pm, 27th April – 29th June (10wks)
at 43a De Carle St., Brunswick.
Cost: $180 full/ $168 conc
