Learn how to make your camera do what you want it to do - all those programs and functions will no longer be so confusing. Learn to see your camera’s functions as creative controls. Regardless of skill level, Caroline works individually with each participant during the extensive field shoots to ensure that everyone’s photographic abilities are improved.

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If you already have a basic understanding, this advanced workshop will enhance your creativity, technical ability and appreciation of nature. Learn about advanced camera settings, sophisticated composition, light quality and special effects. Lens openings and shutter speeds will be discussed as artistic controls. Practise what you have learnt in scenic locations with others who share your passion for photography.

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In this creative workshop you will learn how to see and capture great images, with any style of camera (DSLR, compact or phone cameras). Composition, lighting, design and colour will be discussed and demonstrated, in the field at selected locations, enabling you to explore and practice these skills with one of Australia's leading freelance photographers.

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This hands on workshop with one of Australia’s leading commercial freelance photographers will de-mystify Studio Photography. Working with Caroline and her Professional Bowens studio flash equipment, students will learn how to confidently set up studio lights and accessories. Discover and produce dynamic results with lighting styles and ratios, correct exposure, portraiture model posing and product photography.

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For the complete beginner to gain confidence and learn all the sewing basics e.g. patterns, cutting, machines and overlockers. Make a simple garment in a fun, stimulating and creative environment.

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A follow-on course for people who have participated in Sewing for Beginners and people who have some sewing skills but would like more confidence, inspiration, and to learn more techniques. Learn how to insert zips, buttonholes, elasticising etc. Complete a garment in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with a highly skilled teacher.

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This course has been designed for those sewers that want to expand their skills in understanding how patterns are made. You will learn how to make a bodice block and how to use it. Learn how to take a pattern from your favourite clothes or make alterations on an existing pattern. Some sewing experience is useful.

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Use Illustrator tools to design unique patterns to decorate surfaces including textiles, ceramics, homewares, gift wrapping, packaging, greeting cards, wallpaper and more. We will cover basic pattern design theory and build your technical skills to help you translate your ideas into a form suitable for commercial reproduction, that meets industry standards across the board. No Illustrator experience necessary, basic computer skills required.

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Today, animation is everywhere, on mobile phones, games, films, ads and web banners. However, even with computer technology at our fingertips animation is still made frame by frame. You will learn how to animate by making your own flipbook and what skills you need to make your own animation film.

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Assemblage sculptures explored. Learn to make an assemblage or contructivist sculpture, discover ways to use found objects and materials to make sculpture inspired by renowned photographers and some of the great masters of painting. Students will need to bring some tools to class please enquire before enrolling.

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Learn how to handle scissors like a pro, analyse the hair, head and face so that you know what to do with whom and how to cut a variety of different styles. Cost includes a 40 page manual and access to a mannequin’s hair. You will need to bring along a (willing) live model to the last class.

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Learn the basics in flower arranging and get plenty of tips from a professional on how to achieve beautiful displays. Flowers and props are provided and you will get to take home your creations. Additional materials of approx $150 (depending on market value).

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Soft smooth sleek sexy silk – we will stretch this gorgeous, gossamer stuff over a frame and paint own personal mandala. Images of depth and meaning will arise with ease when given the space and intent to do so. A beautiful art piece that can be worn or hung will be the result. Additional materials fee of $50.

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Learn to design and size your own special ring, a linked, chain bracelet and solid cuff bangle, all in sterling silver. Skills taught include sawing, filing, sanding, polishing, annealing and soldering precious metal. A materials fee of $70 is to be paid to the tutor on the first day.

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Watercolours – luminous, fresh, spontaneous! But dribbles, flooding, backwashes, lack of control and blurriness can be frustrating... or could we allow and move with ‘accidents’ and open up something unique, exciting, unthought of ? Ri shows how to help imagination and creative energy to flow. Learn technical skills too, including colour, composition and design so you can create many fresh, innovative paintings. A materials list of approx $80 is supplied on enrolment.

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Get comfortable with power tools! Come and join a small group of women learning six common power tools including drop saw, table saw, jig saw, router, drill and sander in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. Learn how to create your own small shelf unit and hang it on different wall structures. Useful for the DIY renovator. Additional materials fee of $25.

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Participants in this hands-on course will be introduced to the infinite possibilities of the art of woodcarving. The basics of tool and material selection will be covered, with each student producing their own small attractive woodcarving. During course students who would like to continue their woodcarving will have opportunity to purchase set of basic tools for approx. $130.

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Doll making in this sense is a long way from the porcelain variety – think Tim Burton’s ‘The corpse bride’. Come and learn soft sculpture techniques with clay modelling and latex mould making/casting and have fun creating some bizarre and ‘out there’ Voodoo Hoodoo Dolls.

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‘Backyard Papermaking’ is about learning to harness ingenuity and recycled materials to create beautiful, useful and highly individual paper for a range of purposes. Great as gifts, cards, bookmarks or stationary come and use your imagination in this fun and creative workshop.Additional materials of $3.

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Learn how to create beautiful baskets using natural fibres from plants that grow around us. You will learn how to recognise, gather and prepare local plants for weaving then be shown basic weaving techniques. This is a great way for women to come together and share their creative ideas. It's fun and very relaxing, but be warned, it's addictive! Additional materials cost of $10.

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This hands-on course looks at the multitude of possibilities for ceramic vessels which include useful containers and sculptural pots. A variety of construction methods are introduced with an emphasis on elaborating the form with lids, knobs, handles, lugs, spouts and any other imaginable appendage. The works will be glazed and fired, ready for use. A materials/firings fee of $30 PLUS firings is payable to the tutor at the first class.

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Learn to sew all the latest fashion garments with stretch fabrics. Using a domestic machine and overlocker (bring your own or use machines supplied), you will learn techniques including binding, hemming and elasticising, to produce quality garments such as yoga-wear, t-shirts, dancewear and swimwear . Some basic sewing skills are necessary.

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Here’s a workshop that invites you to jump in and have fun with your acrylic painting. Ri shares techniques of composition, colour and contrast. We start painting with texturing and layering. This groundwork allows creative expression to flow onto the canvas. After this one-day workshop you’ll be confident to continue your abstract acrylic adventures. A materials list will be provided upon enrolment.

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