WEA Course Guide April - July 2024

SHIBORI QUEST Japanese Shibori dyeing has a popular fame and a unique character. This beginner’s course offers a combination of techniques to accomplish in one session. You will make 2-3 medium to large pieces to refresh your wardrobe or living room. Feel free to bring one extra item like a dress, t-shirt or pillow case white/pastel only and 100% cotton. Materials and fabric included in fee and value $40. Rehana Usman 47338 Sat., 1pm 20 April, 1 sess x 3.5 hrs 47338A Mon., 6pm 13 May, 1 sess x 3.5 hrs FEE: $114, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

COLLAGE YOUR LIFE Bring a memory, a loved one or a place of significance to life over the course of four weeks using recycled magazine paper! An exhibition of your work will be held at the last session where your loved ones will be able to join you and enjoy a glass of Tomich Hill Wine. Fee includes some materials. Other materials you will need to bring cost approximately $20. Samantha Long 47364A Tue., 6pm 11 June, 4 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $168, disc. $153, conc. $149 WEA CENTRE

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The following courses are taken by Allison Russell

MANDALA WORKSHOP - FOR BEGINNERS Drawing mandalas is a meditative process. In this beginner workshop, participants will learn the basic background, the different applications and how to create their very own beautiful mandala. Materials cost approximately $25 and will need to be purchased prior to the session. 47344A Sat., 9am 15 June, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $72, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE MANDALA WORKSHOP-DECORATIVE ROUND BOARD In this workshop, students will create a beautiful mandala on an acacia wooden tray (included in fee), and relax whilst enjoying a lovely glass of Tomich Wine. This is an intermediate workshop and is more suited to people who have completed the beginner’s course or have similar experience drawing mandalas. 47336A Sat., 12pm 27 April, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $89, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE SACRED GEOMETRY WORKSHOP Sacred Geometry is the study of the spiritual meaning of geometric shapes and its applications to the shapes and patterns we find in nature. In this workshop, students will learn 3 basic sacred geometry patterns, including the Flower of Life and how these patterns can be incorporated into the construction of Mandalas. There will be time for students to colour their creations as well. Paper will be supplied by tutor and included in fee. 47363A Sat., 9am 25 May, 1 sess x 4 hrs FEE: $82, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE HANDMADE SEED OF LIFE JOURNAL Combining Sacred Geometry and Book Binding, students will create their very own handmade journal. Starting with a beautiful Seed of Life cover and completing the journal construction with a Japanese Stab style binding. Paper, needles and thread will be provided by the tutor and included in fee.

RESIN ART WORKSHOP - FOR BEGINNERS Learn the basics to create your own resin art pieces. A 30cm round board and a 15cm square canvas. You will also learn about the safety around using resin, the materials required and the basic techniques in mixing and creating. Resin used is low odour and non-toxic and takes 24 hours to cure so will need to be left overnight. All materials are included in fee. Rebecca Hill 47378A Fri., 10am 10 May, 1 sess x 2.5 hrs FEE: $157, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE RESIN CHEESEBOARD AND COASTERS Learn about the safety around using resin, the materials required, and the basic techniques in prepping. A demonstration will be provided first in creating resin art on a paddle board and 4 plywood coasters from beginning to end. You then get a chance to create your 2 homeware pieces. The resin used during the session is low odour and non-toxic, so you are not required to wear any masks. The resin used is also food safe. NOTE: As this resin takes 24hrs to cure the art will need to be left overnight and collected at another time. Rebecca Hill 47380A Sat., 1.30pm 18 May, 1 sess x 2.5 hrs FEE: $139, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

LINOCUT PRINTMAKING FOR BEGINNERS The beginner’s workshop will teach you how to carve and print a Renoir Ezy Carve block 10x15cm approximately using thin and thick lines on already made designs (or designs of your own). Participants will walk away with at least three prints of the design, basic knowledge and practical skills which can be used later at home (Yes, you can also take the block home). The plates are made of Ezy Carve (or equivalent), a new generation carving material that allows a very smooth and safe process unlike the traditional lino that is a bit harder to work with. Camilo Esparza Garcia Cert IV Training/ Graphic Arts 47341A Sat., 9am 18 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $119, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

47362A Sat., 9am 22 June, 1 sess x 4 hrs FEE: $88, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

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