WEA Course Guide - April-July 2026

SPARKLING SHIRAZ-HOMEBREWED You will create your own novel air lock for your fermenter and start the simple and quick process of turning red grape juice into sparkling shiraz for about $2 per litre. You will be provided extensive notes, all required equipment, yummy tastings AND you will take home 2 litres of started sparkling shiraz. No prior brewing experience is necessary. 18+ yrs of age only. Dennis Keillor BAppSci(Physics) DipEd 67098 Tue., 6pm 12 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $129, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE MOCKTAILS FOR HEALTH Learn how to make three alcohol-free drinks; one for gut health, one using edible weeds and flowers from your backyard, and one just for FUN! Sarah Hennessy is Founder of Memorable Mocktails, SA's first Mocktail and alcohol- free wellness school. With a background in brain health and foraging, Sarah has been creating healthy drinks for two decades. Sarah Hennessy BSocScience 67092A Tue., 6pm 26 May, 1 sess x 2 hrs FEE: $84, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

HOMEMADE GIN In this course you will learn multiple ways to make batches of bespoke, aromatic gin at home. The simpler options involve no high-tech equipment or a chemistry degree. You will be provided extensive notes, yummy tastings AND you will take home gin flavourings selected by you. No prior brewing experience necessary. (Please note that no alcohol is taken home from the course). Dennis Keillor BAppSci(Physics) DipEd 67096 Wed., 6pm 10 June, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $120, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

The following courses are taken by David Crossman BA,GradDipEd,DipT,CertIV. WT&A 18yrs of age + Only WORLD SHIRAZ CHALLENGE Compare and evaluate Shiraz wines from around the world. Consider New World Shiraz in the light of wines from their birthplace in France. Participants in the Challenge will learn how to judge the quality of Shiraz and will judge which wine is the winner. At least 9 different wines will be sampled. Please do not drink and drive. 67061 Wed., 6pm 20 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $94, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE WINES OF ITALY Taste wines from classic regions like Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, Puglia, Abruzzi and Sicily. Grape varieties considered include Vermentino, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Montepulciano and Nero D'Avola. 67065 Tue., 6pm 5 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $95, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE WINES OF SPAIN Taste wines from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Campo de Borja, Penedes, and Jerez (Sherry). Grape varieties considered include Albarino, Garnacha, Tempranillo, Mourvédre, Carignan and Graciano 67066 Wed., 6pm 13 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $95, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

Creative Arts

CREATIVE WRITING WRITING NON-FICTION

WRITING THE SCENE Scenes are the building blocks of a story. Learn the fundamentals of what makes a strong, effective, interesting scene, and how to create the various scene types of your novel or short story needs. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 67625 Sun., 10am 14 June, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE

Do you have knowledge, skills, practical advice or a passion to share? This course will help you shape that expertise into compelling non-fiction. Learn how to develop ideas, organise material and write for your readers in a clear, engaging style. Suitable for both self-publishing and traditional publication. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 67617 Sun., 10am 24 May, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE PLOTS & CONFLICT Intriguing plots and intense conflict do not necessarily mean bombs, earthquakes, or homicidal ex-lovers. Discover what plot and conflict really are, and how to create a rivetting read. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 67620 Sat., 10am 16 May, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE DEVELOPING CHARACTERS Creating believable, interesting characters that come to life on the page is not an easy task. Learn a variety of techniques that will help you take your character from your story's opening page to the final scene. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 67622 Sun., 10am 3 May, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE

KNOW YOUR WINE - ENJOY YOUR WINE Discover why a wide range of wine styles taste like they do. Learn how to judge the quality of wine. Gain confidence in choosing a suitable wine and describing why you like it. 67072A Wed., 6pm 6 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $75, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE NATURAL ALL-GRAIN BEER BREWED AT HOME Produce sensational beer in your own home using the same methods employed by commercial breweries, without the high expense. Finally, you will attend a brew day to get hands-on experience. (Brewing dates are decided in class). Luke Moran B.Ch.E 67075 Tue., 6pm 5 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs (F/T x 5 hrs) FEE: $154, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

SELF-PUBLISHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY Digital print technology has dramatically changed self-publishing with eBooks and POD, but also in the areas of marketing

and promotion. This course will cut through the hype and misinformation providing you with the information you really need to know. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 67639 Sat., 10am 30 May, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE Ready for your next holiday? See the back cover!

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