WEA Course Guide April - July 2024

GARDEN DESIGN BASICS  ‹NEW› Learn essential skills like site analysis, plant selection, layout principles, and sustainable practices in a relaxed, hands- on environment. Develop your creativity in designing your own outdoor space and gain confidence in crafting your dream garden. Nicki King Landscape Designer 47968 Sat., 9.30am 20 April, 2 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $102, disc. $92, conc. $90 WEA CENTRE

BEGINNERS ROSE PRUNING To perform at their peak, roses benefit from regular pruning. Learn about the tools required and how to care for them, different rose types and how to prune them, removing suckers and how to keep your roses performing at their best. Peter Wilson AdvCert Urban Hort;CertEd 47956 Sat., 1.30pm 22 June, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $69, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE PRUNING DECIDUOUS FRUIT TREES Many fruit trees benefit from regular pruning, it renews growth and helps provide and regular crop of good quality. This topic covers tools and equipment, pruning cuts, seasonality, summer and winter pruning. Peter Wilson AdvCert Urban Hort;CertEd 47957 Sat., 1.30pm 4 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $69, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING Considering getting into backyard beekeeping? Or have you just bought a hive and want to know the basics? This course covers what you will need to start up, what activities you will need to undertake in caring for your bees and give you a general sense of what to look for

INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Have you ever wondered what your animals are thinking and feeling? Discover how you can connect with them through telepathy, ask them questions and understand them on a deeper level. Dagmar Klingenboeck Cert.Teacher Animal Commun 47970A Sat., 1pm 15 June, 1 sess x 2.5 hrs FEE: $69, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE GROOM & TRIM YOUR DOG Learn what equipment you will need and how to brush them, care for their coats and train them to be groomed without fuss. Also covers general health (ears, nails), common problems, dog psychology and more. Suits all breeds, demonstration by tutor. Frances Patterson 47971B Mon., 6pm 20 May, 6 wks x 1.5 hrs (n/s 10/6) FEE: $134, disc. $121, conc. $118 WEA CENTRE

GROWING AND MAINTAINING AN ESPALIER Fruit trees and other plants grown as an espalier provide a decorative and space- saving alternative that is fun to try and very rewarding. This is a more advanced course for which an understanding of pruning principles is required, students must have attended the General Pruning course or have the equivalent knowledge. Peter Wilson AdvCert Urban Hort;CertEd

when interacting with your hive. Xarchaeceya Waskowski-jones Cert Biosecurity Beekeeping 47980B Sat., 9.30am 4 May, 1 sess x 5 hrs FEE: $89, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

47944 Sat., 1.30pm 25 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $69, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

BEEKEEPING: AFTER THE BASICS This theoretical course is for beekeepers who want to extend their basic beekeeping knowledge and focuses on the management of swarming, catching a swarm, seasonal hive management, management of a queenless hive, pest and disease management, honey extraction and the associated Food Act regulations. For those who have attended

GROWING DECIDUOUS FRUIT & NUT TREES There are many fruit and nut trees suitable for your available space, even balconies. Not only does these trees provide an edible yield but are attractive in their own right. In this session we cover selection, preparation, planting and aftercare. Please note this only covers pruning generally, pruning deciduous fruit is a separate topic. Peter Wilson AdvCert Urban Hort;CertEd 47945 Sat., 1.30pm 27 April, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $69, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE GROWING ROSES For the home gardener, this course covers design, growing conditions, ground preparation, nutrition, low water usage, planting, support and aftercare. Peter Wilson AdvCert Urban Hort;CertEd 47946 Sat., 1.30pm 15 June, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $69, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

OUTBOARD MOTORS Learn how to do your own motor maintenance and repairs by lecture/ demonstration using components from outboard motors. Joseph El-daher Qualified Motor Mechanic 47924 Wed., 5.45pm 22 May, 4 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $128, disc. $116, conc. $112 WEA CENTRE

WEA Beekeeping for Beginners. Xarchaeceya Waskowski-jones Cert Biosecurity Beekeeping

47981 Sat., 9am 20 April, 1 sess x 5 hrs FEE: $89, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE Walks, Tours, History & Culture

HERITAGE WALKS The following walks are taken by Susie Coumbe DISCOVER WEST TCE CEMETERY

HISTORICAL WEST TERRACE CEMETERY Take a walk and hear long forgotten stories of early settlers, pioneers, notable and controversial people, including women suffragists, reformers, religious attitudes, a brief stop at the AIF, and the baby memorial. 47211A Sun., 10am 21 April, 1 sess x 2.5 hrs FEE: $67, No disc. or conc. WEST TERRACE CEMETERY VICTIMS & VILLAINS - WEST TCE CEMETERY Walk through West Terrace Cemetery and discover Murderers and their Victims, hear stories of intriguing mystery, love, tragedy and finally death. A certain level of fitness is required for this walking tour. Not suitable for the mobility impaired. 47214A SUN., 10am 16 June, 1 sess x 2.5 hrs FEE: $67, No disc. or conc. WEST TERRACE CEMETERY

Take a walk through our oldest working mainland cemetery. An introduction into history and symbolism. Discover the diverse religious beliefs and customs, history and life stories of many of our earliest settlers and Quakers and visit the old Catholic sections. Also visit the first crematorium in the Southern Hemisphere. A certain level of fitness is required for this walk. Not suitable for the mobility impaired. 47210B Sun., 10am 26 May, 1 sess x 2.5 hrs FEE: $67, No disc. or conc. WEST TERRACE CEMETERY

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