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Phone: (02) 6684 3374 Fax: (02) 6684 3115 Email: admin@byroncollege.org.au Visit: Cnr Burringbar and Gordon Streets
Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482.Post: PO Box 571
Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482.
Professional and Exhibition Practice For Artists with Kurt Brereton
Learn how to operate as a professional artist in a highly competitive environment. We will cover all aspects of how to design and operate an art studio, along with working with galleries, media, collectors, framers and suppliers. You will also learn how to write artists statements, CV’s, biographies, invites, press releases and create a professional portfolio.
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Uncover Your Singing Voice with Rod Hammond
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsImprove the range and power of your voice. Learn techniques to remove the blocks that interfere with the tonal quality of your singing. Find and use the “sound stream” and learn about the “voice tube” and its three distinct voices and more in this engaging and confidence building course. -
Spirit Bellydance with Tatiana Keller
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsBellydancing is a feminine art form that increases your fitness levels, tones your whole body, helps improve posture and co-ordination. Not only does bellydancing have many physical benefits but it also reduces stress, increases self esteem and is fun! Expect to be nurtured and restored! -
Harmonica For Beginners with Guy Kachel
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsSo you want to play the harmonica ? Harp is fun, portable and easy to play, no music theory knowledge needed. Learn how to drawn and blow, bend notes, slide between notes and warble. We will cover basic blues scales and easy songs that will enable you to feel at ease playing your harp. Additional $5 materials fee. -
Creative Reflective Writing For Professional Development with Annie Barrett
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsDo you work in a community or health organisation, school, or private practice? Do you have time in your work supporting others to reflect on your work? Reflection is vital for the health and well being of workers and organisations. Learn how to use creative reflective writing to nourish your soul and enjoy your creativity. -
ABC Of Writing with Helen Ester
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsLearn to write clearly and concisely with ABC (Accuracy, Brevity and Clarity). These skills can be applied in different types (or genres) of writing eg: reports, essays, grant application, media releases, they are also the first principles of journalism. This course will teach you how to apply these principles to achieve written clarity, organisation and conciseness. You will be using computers in this class. -
German- Level Two with Steffi Kwiatkista
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsA continuation of the "German for Beginners-Level 1" course and for those who have some basic knowledge of German. Students will learn more reading, writing and conversational skills in a fun atmosphere. -
Grow Your Own Green Curry with Sharon Gibson
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsLearn how to grow and prepare the fresh ingredients for your favourite Thai recipes. This workshop will cover planting, harvesting and processing these wonderful plants as we cook up and eat a delicious green curry and green papaya salad. Additional materials of $10. -
Tunisian Feast with Teeya Blatt
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsEating Tunisian isn’t just about the food, it’s about generations of stories, the alchemy and medicine of food, and the magic that happens around the dinner table. Sample the recipes for authentic, healthy and delicious Tunisian feasts passed on to me from my belly-dancing, matchmaking grandmother. -
Let Food Be Thy Medicine with Despina Petri
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsThis class will be jam packed with information on how to live a healthier life through food; Challenge your assumptions about what it means to eat healthily as we cook up a delicious and nutritious feast. Learn about fermented foods, to make ghee, to make yoghurt from scratch. Learn healthy cooking techniques to incorporate in everyday recipes. Additional materials of $25. -
Websites And Blogs Using WordPress with Christine Dawson
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsMaster the basics of wordpress in this hands-on course. Christine will guide you through creating, managing and using a wordpress website or blog, giving you the skills needed to see your ideas come to life.Basic computer skills required. -
Online Accounting Systems – An Introduction with Jenny Smith
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsThis course aims to give you the skills and knowledge to set up and use an online accounting system for your own business. You will learn basic accounting concepts required... -
Email Marketing Made Easy with Christine Dawson
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsTake control of your email marketing and make a real connection with your customers. This course will give you the skills to create unique campaigns that are targeted, timely and respect anti-spam guidelines. Give your business a boost. Basic computer skills required. -
Biochar – Is Black The New Green? with Rob Crosby
Posted on June 26, 2011 | No CommentsCreating charcoal from organic matter under controlled conditions can provide a powerful soil builder that enhances microbial soil life. When you participate in this hands-on exploration of small scale Biochar, you will learn how to make it, test it, condition it and to apply it to your own situation. -
Farm To Fork with Alison Drover
Posted on June 26, 2011 | No CommentsMeet the growers at the farmers' market, then adjourn to the kitchen to learn about substituting local foods in recipes, while cooking and sharing a delicious, seasonal locavore lunch. Discover the importance of supporting local food for the preservation of people and planet. Additional materials fee of $28. -
Writing Essays – From Scratch To Polish with Teeya Blatt
Posted on June 25, 2011 | No CommentsMany students who learned The Essay Formula requested a more in-depth course covering the how-to of essay construction, the application of the Formula, and instruction on how to reference. This course was created to meet those requests. Students will be guided through the construction of an academic essay, from scratch to polish. -
Basket Weaving for Women with Eloise Galea
Posted on June 25, 2011 | No CommentsLearn 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. -
Tarot with Jane Abercrombie
Posted on June 24, 2011 | No CommentsBack in the mystical mists of long ago, ancient seers wished to pass their wisdom down to future generations. Knowing that books were always in danger of being burnt, these cunning folk created a game of cards instead, with symbolic images to illuminate the cycles of the soul’s journey through life. In this one day workshop we’ll do lots of hands-on playing with the cards and look at different lay-outs and approaches to readings. -
Acoustic Guitar – Part Two With Karl Farren
Posted on June 24, 2011 | No CommentsThis course is for those who have completed Beginner’s Acoustic Guitar, or those who have mastered the basics and can strum basic chords. We will be developing confidence with our guitars, and further developing right and left hand technique (including strumming, finger-picking, muting, etc), and expanding our chord knowledge in manageable steps in a relaxed, non-threatening, fun group environment. -
Find Your Feet with Linda Pontecorvo
Posted on June 24, 2011 | No CommentsOur feet are so important to how we live, move and interact on this earth. They take our weight and are key to our balance, mobility and our whole sense of well being yet they are often neglected. In this workshop you will gain an understanding of your anatomy and take home some practical and pleasurable strategies to incorporate into your everyday life. -
Golf For Beginners (Ocean Shores) with Chris Graham
Posted on June 24, 2011 | No CommentsThese classes are for golfers of all levels from the beginner to the regular club golfer and offer a relaxed and friendly learning environment at the Ocean Shores Golf Club. Classes are scheduled over 5 weeks covering all of the basics including short game, long game and on-course play. All equipment and balls supplied. -
YouTube – Marketing Your Business’s Future with Russell Lean
Posted on June 19, 2011 | No CommentsIn this hands on course, learn how to leverage the power of YouTube to reach a boundless audience and Market Your Business’s Future. Russel will completely demystify the process, guiding you in setting up an effective YouTube channel for your business and optimising it to be seen on YouTube and Google. Backlinking, tagging and traffic strategies are included . Basic computer skills required. -
Website Design Using Dreamweaver – Stage Two with Rex Forwood
Posted on June 19, 2011 | No CommentsThis course is a progression from Stage one, or for students who already have a sound knowledge of Dreamweaver. The course will cover using Code Snippets, Assets, Templates, Behaviours, Forms, Sprys, CSS style sheets and div tags. Basic computer skills required. -
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Posted on June 10, 2011 | No CommentsMost of the courses in this category have already started. Our Term 3 and 4 Program will be released in July. Check back from the 4th to ensure you don't miss out! Thank you for your interest in Byron College, we hope to see you in a class soon. -
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Posted on June 10, 2011 | No CommentsOops, it looks like all the courses in this category have already started. Our Term 3 and 4 Program will be released in July. Check back from the 4th to ensure you don't miss out! Thank you for your interest in Byron College, we hope to see you in a class soon. -
Food Safety Supervisor
Posted on January 18, 2011 | No CommentsNew food laws in NSW require restaurants, cafes, takeaway shops and market stalls that sell food to have a food safety supervisor who has completed the Food Safety Supervisor Certificate The NSW Food Authority website has detailed information and advice for business owners and food safety supervisors. -
Gardening With The Rhythms Of The Moon with Loretta Faulker
Posted on January 16, 2011 | No CommentsFor millenia gardeners have studied how the movements of the moon and stars influence the cycles of plant growth. By understanding how the phases of the moon and zodiac signs have influence in the garden you can achieve better results . -
Natural Remedies From The Garden with Loretta Faulker
Posted on January 16, 2011 | No CommentsIn an age when prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications are the norm, we forget that a large number of useful medicines can be found in our gardens. This course will explore how perennials, herbs and vegetables can be used for preventative medicine, as well as methods for making the remedies. -
Organic Gardening for Beginners with Sharon Gibson
Posted on January 16, 2011 | No CommentsLearn how to plant and maintain a productive garden using organic principles. Find out how to convert a lawn to garden, improve soil, sow seeds and seedlings and choose the right plants for our climate, as well as strategies for lower maintenance. All held in an inspiring back yard. -
Chemical Free Bush Regeneration with David Rawlins
Posted on January 16, 2011 | No CommentsUndertaking bush regeneration without herbicides requires a greater understanding of natural processes, weed ecology and more strategic inputs of labour. Dave works in the conventional bush regen industry and on chemical free projects. Gain practical knowledge, skills and inspiration to reduce your reliance on herbicides or undertake a chemical free project. -
Grow & Use Perennial Vegetables with Sharon Gibson
Posted on January 16, 2011 | No CommentsPerennial vegetables are low maintenance and produce abundant crops throughout the year. Many are suited to the subtropics, including staples such as taro, cassava, jicama, and yams, the madagascar bean and pigeon pea, as well as perennial versions of more common vegetables. You will learn how to grow, harvest and then cook a feast with these valuable plants. Additional materials fee of $10. -
Sustainable Living Tour with Ray Flanagan
Posted on January 15, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever wondered how a group of all ages can live cooperatively, have a low environmental impact and produce a lot of their own food? Visit the organic community garden, orchards and small scale dairy. Explore the use of renewable alternative technology for power generation, water and nutrient recycling... Bring $5 for a farm produce morning tea. -
Energy Efficient House Design with Dave Lawrence
Posted on January 15, 2011 | No CommentsAre you renovating, building, or thinking about it? Confused about what makes a house energy efficient, solar passive, solar active or sustainable? The approval process and BASIX? Then this course is for you, which can include a visits to your site if practical. Dave has run this course successfully in the area since 1997.