WEA Course Guide April - July 2024

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INTRODUCTION TO MACRAME New to Macrame? This beginner course is perfect if you are just starting out. Discover the joy of this rewarding handicraft and start to learn the basic Macrame knots step by step to make decorative and elegant Macrame pieces. Approximate cost for all materials is $60 and will need to be purchased prior to the class. Victoria Lowery MA Vis.Art., Grad.Dip.Ed.Sec 47403A Fri., 10am 17 May, 2 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $102, disc. $92, conc. $90 WEA CENTRE

ART SAMPLER FOR BEGINNERS Choosing an art medium for the ‘beginner artist’ can be a challenge. This course will allow you to explore drawing, painting and sculpture using oil paint, pastels, acrylic, watercolour, ink, charcoal, colour pencils and clay. Find the art medium that suits you. Approximate cost of materials $120. 47325A Wed., 6pm 29 May, 5 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $189, disc. $171, conc. $166 WEA CENTRE AUSTRALIAN WILDFLOWER IN WATERCOLOUR Learn how to use watercolour to create your own native Australian flower artwork. Watch the painting come together before your eyes as your tutor demonstrates how to paint, add detail and mix colours to produce beautiful flowers like Desert Flame, Kangaroo Paw, Bottlebrushes, Grevillea and more. Suitable for beginners or those more experienced. Materials cost approx $80. 47308A Fri., 10am 28 June, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $102, disc. $92, conc. $90 WEA CENTRE ART & WINE @ THE WEA Attention all wine enthusiasts and aspiring artists! Join our popular art tutor, Victoria, for an entertaining session of painting whilst sipping a glass of wine from Tomich Winery. For beginners and those more accomplished artists you will produce an impressive canvas worthy of a place on your wall! All materials and wine included in the price. So grab your friends for an entertaining session at the WEA. 47303 Sat., 1.30pm 27 April, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $89, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS Learn basic techniques - slab building, press moulding, coiling, and wheel work. Glazing and simple yet effective decoration techniques covered. Fee includes clay and glazes. Rachel Petchkovsky Cert III. Ceramics 47438F Sat., 9am 4 May, 5 wks x 3 hrs 47438G Tue., 6pm 14 May, 5 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $259, disc. $237, WEA CENTRE Bridget Saville 47438H Fri., 9.30am 10 May, 5 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $259, disc. $237, WEA CENTRE POTTERY: INTERMEDIATE An intermediate course extending knowledge and honing skills in hand building, wheel work and decoration/ glazing to produce more refined finished products. Examples of work include teapots/coffee pour overs, cups/keep cups, nesting bowls, lidded vessels, boxes and other more geometric forms and sculptural vessels. Bridget Saville 47439A Mon., 6pm 17 June, 5 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $259, disc. $237, WEA CENTRE

NATURAL SOAP MAKING Learn how to make your own organic soap at home. In this fun workshop you will create different types of soap for use or to gift to family and friends. Herbal, cinnamon, oatmeal or vegan soaps. Please note that the list of ingredients required for this course can be downloaded from our website. Ingredients could cost approximately $25. Ross Clarke 47494A Sat., 9.30am 15 June, 1 sess x 4 hrs FEE: $79, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE PRACTICAL ART Students are to purchase their own materials prior to the course unless specified otherwise. Materials costs can vary and approximate values are noted on each course. The following courses are taken by Victoria Lowery MA Vis. Art., Grad.Dip. Ed.Sec exploring painting skills, whether you have done some painting in the past or are a total beginner. Make tonal studies and create the illusion of space and form. Investigate layering techniques. Materials cost approximately $85-$100. 47304B Sat., 1pm 22 June, 5 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $184, disc. $166, conc. $161 WEA CENTRE PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS Suitable for anyone interested in

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facebook.com/WEAadultlearning FOLLOW US ... Learn diverse acrylic paint pouring techniques to create a unique piece of art. Materials cost approximately $90. 47307 Tue., 10am 14 May, 3 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $134, disc. $121, conc. $118 WEA CENTRE

constructing an array of leather items. Great gift ideas for yourself or a friend. Make as many items as you wish or take a kit home to make later. Choice of kits are Coin Purse, Purse, Glasses Case, Shoulder Bag or Belt to be purchased from tutor and cost between $20-$115 depending on projects chosen. Tutor supplies all tools and materials. Heidi Louise Shoemaker Shoemaker 47450B Sat., 9.30am 22 June, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $102, disc. $92, WEA CENTRE

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