FREE Term 3 course program Keep me for the next 3 months August to October 2017

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© Caroline Fisher www.byroncollege.org.au Enrolments & General information

How to enrol

BY PHONE IN PERSON Byron Community College receives Pay over the phone using a credit Visit the College campus offices in funding from the card by ringing 02 6684 3374. Mullumbimby or Byron Bay. NSW Department of Industry. Mullumbimby ONLINE Cnr Burringbar and Gordon St, Mullumbimby. (Weekdays 9 - 5) Byron Region Community College RTO: 90013 Go to the College website Byron Bay PO Box 571 Mullumbimby, www.byroncollege.org.au and Lvl 1, 107 Jonson St, Byron Bay complete the online enrolment (opposite Woolworths) NSW 2482 form and pay via our secure site. (Mon 9:30 - 4, Tue 9:30 - 12:30 www.byroncollege.org.au Wed 9:30 - 4)

REFUND POLICY CONTENTS

Byron Region Community College cannot accept Nationally Recognised Training 4 responsibility for changes in your personal Short Courses 4 circumstances. Please choose your course carefully as REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN unless Full Qualifications 5 cancellations are received three working days Permaculture 8 prior to course commencement, and will incur a $15 administration charge. Fees are fully Business 10 refundable only if the course is cancelled by Computers 13 Byron Region Community College. Writing 16 Director: Richard Vinycomb Music, Performance & Dance 18 VET Manager: Tammy Love VET Quality and Marketing Coordinator: Nicole Photography 20 Steel Handcrafts 21 IT Manager: Charlie Wilson Marketing and Course Coordinator: Vicki Walker Drawing & Painting 24 Bookkeeper: Linda Hung Cooking 25 Foundation Skills Coordinator: Kate Montford Sustainable Living 26 Administration: Lance Hopson, Leonie Turner-Mann, Mary-Jane Manning, Languages 27 Georgie Coghlan, Fiona Sheridan, Robyn Wellbeing 29 Robotham, Shellie Nicholls, Flick Durham Cover Photo: Caroline Fisher Design & Layout: Bona Floret Sustainable Plantation Stock. Printed in Australia

Byron Community College Term 3 2017 EMPOWERING Business Women

Ten years ago, a group of local business people • Sourdough Business Women Hub, a free met monthly in Harvest café to “ferment” business group meets on the first Wednesday of ideas, whilst the old bakery wafted sourdough every month to provide the opportunity for from below. This group grew into the Sourdough networking. The initial events and speakers Business Pathways Group. have enjoyed great feedback. • The highly regarded Sourdough Business Sourdough Business Pathways is committed to Pathways mentoring program forms building the economy of the Northern Rivers the basis of the mentoring offered by region by creating more jobs through mentoring, Sourdough Business Women. project support and learning. The organisation • Developing skills growth through is open to both men and women, however the partnerships with Byron Community region’s business women have a strong voice and College, Southern Cross University and desired a meeting place of their own, to grow, other educational organisations to help share and network. emerging business women navigate evolving, business frontiers is a continuing Sourdough Business Women was conceived initiative. during a Sourdough Business Pathways lunch. The • The next program to launch will be SBW’s idea of creating a positive, supportive space with learning community. This will be an informal and formal learning was born. opportunity to join the learning program from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Months later Sourdough Business Women was U-Lab: Leading Profound Innovation for created. Launching into the year with programs a More Sustainable World. SBW is excited providing motivation and empowerment to to be hosting this MITx online course in women in business in the local region, this a group setting and has been thrilled initiative is gathering women and momentum. with the uptake by local women. The Following community consultation, several focus introductory session is being held on July areas have been identified to support regional 17 at the BCC campus in Mullumbimby. women. These specific spheres of development include communities of practice, networking, To find out more, register your interest and share mentoring, skills growth, places to share in the success www.sbp.org.au knowledge and support. Enrol online at www.byroncollege.org.au nationally recognised training

Nationally Recognised We are a Registered Training Organisation Training in 2017 (No: 90013) approved to deliver Nationally Recognised Training. Combined with our Byron Community College has been the shire’s industry professional trainers, assessors and leading provider of adult education for over quality assured classes, a qualification with 24 years. We are recognised for the diversity Byron Community College equips you with of courses on offer and our commitment to the skills, experience and knowledge to take providing high quality, hands-on learning your career to the next level. experiences.

Nationally recognised training: short courses

These courses are run by Parasol EMT (RTO number 2551) who will issue successful participants with a Statement of Attainment

Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) Provide Cardiopulmonary This course is for all workers who may be required Resuscitation (HLTAID001) to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a This course is for students who have a CURRENT range of situations, including community and Apply First Aid Certificate OR just wish to learn workplace settings. Pre-reading and completion the CPR unit. The course covers the CPR element of a workbook before attendance is required, this of your Certificate, which must be updated each is valid for three years and the CPR component year. There is some study involved and practical must be renewed every year. assessment on CPR. Mon, 31st July, 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Mon, 31st July, 9 am - 1 pm Mullum Thu, 14th September , 9 am -5 pm Byron Thu, 14th September, 9am - 1 pm Byron Concession: $126 Full Fee: $140 Concession: $71 Full Fee: $79

Provide Advanced First Aid Provide An Emergency First Aid (HLTAID006) Response In An Education & Care This course is for those working in or exposed to Setting (HLTAID004) high risk situations and deals with the skills and This course is specifically targeted at those knowledge required to provide an advanced working in an education and care setting first aid response, including management of the who are required to respond to a first aid tra inin g incident and other first aiders, until the arrival emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic of medical or other assistance. Pre-reading and emergencies. Childcare and aged care workplaces completion of a workbook before attendance is use this course as their basic level first aid training. required. This is valid for three years and the CPR Pre-reading and completion of a workbook before component must be renewed each year. attendance is required. This is valid for three years Mon, 31st July, 9 am - 5:30 pm Mullum and the CPR component must be renewed each nis ed recog Thu, 14th September, 9 am - 5:30 pm Byron year. y Concession: $144 Full Fee: $160 Mon, 31st July, 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Thu, 14th September, 9 am - 5 pm Byron Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150 i o n a ll n at

4 Byron Region Community College RTO: 90013 Nationally recognised training: Full QUALIFICATIONS

CENTRELINK APPROVED *Our Full Qualifications are Centrelink approved for Austudy if eligible. Most courses only require a deposit to enrol, followed by scheduled payments. Speak to our friendly staff for more information on 02 6684 3374 or call into our office today. Qualifications that give REAL results. Take the first step in your new career today. If you are on a low income you may be eligible for a no interest loan to help with training fees. Contact the Byron Community Centre NILS Team on 6685 6807 or at [email protected] tra inin g

INTRO TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE (CHC30113)* nis ed recog

Looking for a fun and rewarding career that is also flexible to suit your lifestyle? Use this short course y as the first stepping stone towards your career in child care. Gain valuable real life work skills within the early childhood sector and work towards your next job at a day-care centre, playgroup or your own family day-care. This course covers 6 units from the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Thu, 20 July to 16 November, 9 am - 3.30 pm Concession: $95 Full fee: $209 (plus resource fee of $80) i o n a ll n at

Byron Region Community College RTO: 90013 5 Upgrade to DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE (CHC50113)* Take the next step in your career and upgrade from your current CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This course is best suited to existing workers in the industry and will further your professional development in this rewarding industry. If you are interested in working at a more senior level, the course provides you with the advanced skills in planning, management and other areas. Students will be required to complete 17 units of study and currently working in a child care facility to provide useful ‘real world’ experience. This is in addition to the face-to-face hours listed below. Students will also be required to do approximately 10 hours per week self-paced study. *Students are required to hold or complete the current CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care before being able to enrol in this course Mon, 24 July 2017 to 9 April 2018, 6 pm - 9 pm Concession: $2000 Full fee: $2200

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or disability) (CHC33015)* Australia’s population is ageing and the North Coast of NSW is a popular place for retirement. If you would like to work in the Aged Care or Disability Industry, the Certificate III in Individual Support is the minimum Nationally Recognised Qualification required. You can now either specialise in Aged Care or Disability or increase your job opportunities and do both. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to work as a Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant or Home Care Assistant in an Aged Care Facility or as a Disability Support Worker within the community, in what can be a rewarding and fulfilling career. Students will be required to complete work experience to provide useful ‘real world’ experience in addition to the hours listed below. Tues & Wed, 19 July to 13 December, 9 am - 4 pm Mullum Standard Full Fee: $2,700 S&S Full Fee $1450 S&S Concession $240 Smart and Skilled Fee Free Scholarships are available for this qualification See page 5 for more information on eligibility criteria

Student Profile: David Willison After several different careers that created stability but little Cert III in Individual Support stimulation toward my desire to be of service to others I came across the Byron Community College course program. My eyes fell upon Certificate 3 in Individual Support and I walked over to the college to sign up – a week later I was sitting in the classroom.

tra inin g Kellie and Bridget have been taking us through the world of creating a better life for those incapable of supporting themselves. Their extensive experience, patience and wisdom have created a strong foundation for our class to go out and ease the suffering of others. nis ed recog As a result and in the midst of my studies I have gained y employment supporting people with disabilities and am using learned skills in my day to day work. Every step of the way the college staff have devoted themselves to student wellbeing and the fee free scholarship associated with this course gave me the financial freedom to focus on study. i o n a ll n at

6 Byron Region Community College RTO: 90013 Subsidised Training under Smart and Skilled*

Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It’s helping people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers. Many of our full qualifications have full or part fee subsidies available for eligible students. Applications for these subsidised places are limited so a funded place cannot be guaranteed. Please discuss your eligibility when enquiring or enrolling with our friendly staff. *This training is subsidised by the NSW Government

To apply for any of the funded places you must: • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent residency or humanitarian visa status • Live or work in New South Wales

To apply for a Smart and Skilled Concession (S&S Concession) place you must: • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent residency or humanitarian visa status • Live or work in New South Wales • Provide evidence of your concession

To apply for a Smart and Skilled Fee-Free Scholarship place you must: • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent residency or humanitarian visa status • Live or work in New South Wales • Be aged between 15-30 years of age • Provide evidence of your concession

Plan ahead - to study in 2018

Visual Arts Cert III (CUA31115) or Cert IV (CUA41315) Early Childhood Education and Care, Cert III (CHC30113) or Diploma (CHC50113) Individual Support Cert III – Disability or Ageing or both (CHC33015) Permaculture Cert III (AHC33816) or Cert IV (AHC42116) Small Business Management Cert IV (BSB42615) Horticulture Cert III (AHC30716) Kitchen Operations Cert II (SIT20416) TRA ININ G NIS ED Y RECOG Micro Business Operations Cert III (BSB30315)

Smart and skilled funding is available for all of these courses except Visual Arts. Add your name as an expression of interest and receive up to date information about dates, prices etc by contacting our friendly staff on 02 6684 3374 I O N A LL N AT Byron Region Community College RTO: 90013 7 BYRON COLLEGE OF PERMACULTURE

Byron Community College is excited to now offer Permaculture Design Course (PDC) and Certificate IV in Permaculture as well as our highly popular Certificate III in Permaculture.

Permaculture Training at Byron Community College offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in sustainable living in Byron Shire, the green heart of the North Coast. Our courses are embedded in local permaculture projects ensuring hands-on, real world experience preparing participants for opportunities in permaculture, sustainability education and ecological farming.

You will also make like-minded friends as you get the practical experience and confidence you need to create an ethical livelihood and transition your life and the lives of others towards a better future.

*Both the Certificate III and Certificate IV in Permaculture are Austudy approved Nationally Recognised Qualifications.

We are now taking expressions of interest for the following courses in 2018

CERTIFICATE III IN PERMACULTURE (AHC33816)* CERTIFICATE IV IN PERMACULTURE (AHC42116)*

To lodge your interest please contact the office on 02 6684 3374 or call in and speak to one of our friendly staff

Tutor Profile Mark Pickard lives with his wife on rural property in the Gold Coast Mark Pickard hinterland where he has developed a small commercial horticultural enterprise based on permaculture ethics and design principles and Cert IV Permaculture markets the resultant produce to the local community.

TURE A qualified permaculturalist he gained his Permaculture Design Certificate and Certificate IV in Permaculture at Djanbung Gardens

L ACU under Robyn Francis in 2011.

Since then he has been committed to raising permaculture’s profile PER M to mainstream Australian industry and society by highlighting the business opportunities and improved quality of life that can be realised by operating and living within the constraints of the environment by using permaculture design principles.

He is currently employed as a tutor by the Byron Region Community College to teach the Certificate IV in Permaculture.

8 Byron Region Community College RTO: 90013 Modular Permaculture Design Course

Learn how to design, build and maintain abundantly productive food gardens within sustainable human settlements. Discover how to live with reverence for nature’s patterns and cycles.

This modular course will cover the foundational seventy two hour International Permaculture Design Course (PDC) curriculum with an additional focus upon practical activities in the garden including no-dig gardening, seed saving, plant propagation and more... The course will incorporate field trips to the award winning Mullumbimby Community Garden, Urban Food Forests, Bush Permaculture Systems and Natural Forest Ecosystems. The team is led by Bunya Halasz - a creative, dynamic facilitator, ecologist, permaculture designer and life-long gardener with a deep reverence for the beauty and complexity of the natural environment. This course is offered in a modular format and can be completed over a period of up to twelve months. In order to receive the internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate you must complete all modules within this timeframe and then attend the final three days of the course and satisfactorily complete an Individual Permaculture Design Project.

Permaculture Ethics and Plant Propagation and Seed Principles - PDC with Bunya Saving - PDC with Bunya Halasz Halasz Explore a range of simple plant propagation What is permaculture and why is it relevant to techniques including cuttings, root division and our world today? How can I integrate the Ethics seed raising to allow you to grow a range of plants and Principles of Permaculture in my Daily Life? for your garden in a simple and cost effective In this module we will explore the foundations of manner. Learn a range of seed saving and storage Permaculture; where Ecological understanding techniques that empower you to secure the great meets modern design and where science meets diversity of food varieties on our planet as well the arts and traditional knowledge systems. Learn as discovering how you can develop and evolve about the underlying patterns in Nature and how varieties of food plants that will have optimum comprehending and working with them can productivity in the unique conditions of your own support you to live a richer, more easeful life. home garden. Sat, 2 September Sun, 3 September 9 am - 5 pm Mullum 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99

Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99 TURE

Organic Integrated Vegetable Introduction to Permaculture L ACU Gardening - PDC Design - PDC with James Nash with Bunya Halasz The fundamentals of Permaculture design theory and practice. Explore how the Elements of Nature; PER M Explore a comprehensive range of Organic Earth, Water, Air and Fire - define the unique Gardening techniques including Composting, conditions and opportunities of any site. Learn Crop Rotation, Companion Planting and natural how to analyse and map these powerful forces pest and disease management. Create a ‘no-dig to support you to work with, rather than against garden’ from local, low cost materials and learn them to achieve your lifestyle and production about seasonal planting in the Humid Subtropics. goals. Sat, 23 September Sun, 24 September 9 am - 5 pm Durrumbul 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99 Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99

For more informationByronByron callRegion Region 02 Community6684 Community 3374 Collegeor College visit RTO: www.byroncollege.org.auRTO: 90013 90013 9 Instagram and Pinterest for Business with Kylie Mowbray-Allen THE SMALL BUSINESS HUB In this hand-on course we will share with you the secrets to making the most of these social media platforms and how to use them to create great online Byron Community College is excited to introduce “The Small Business Hub”. You can enrol in the Certificateexposure for your brand. We will cover what to share IV in New Small Business to gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification, or for those requiring specificand why, how to make great artwork/meme?s using training, a variety of small workshops have now been added for you to choose from. apps on your phone, the importance of #hashtags and how to use them, how to take great images using The Small Business Hub has been created to provide small business owners and those looking to start a just your phone camera and loads more! Basic social small business with the advice, information and tools to succeed. For those looking for a more in-depth media skills and a smart phone required. course, the Certificate IV in New Small Business covers everything you need to know about starting up 2 Fri, 10 February to 17 February and operating a small business. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Byron You will meet and network with other small business owners in relaxed, vibrant and inspirational sessions.S&S Fee: $96 (see page 9 for details) Full Fee: $135 Gain the confidence you need to transition your life towards a better future. Websites Using Wordpress with Liss Caldwell (BSB42615) CertIFICATE IV New Small business Master the basics of WordPress in this An ideal qualification for those running or setting up a small business. You will learn how to hands-on course. Liss will guide you through creating, write business and financial plans, monitor and manage finances and market and promote your managing and using a WordPress website, giving business. This program has made a difference to the lives and success of many small businesses in the Byron you the skills needed to see your ideas come to life. Region ; enrol and find out why! Computer skills required. Mon, 24 July to 14 November 6 Mon, 20 February to 27 March 9 am - 3:30 pm Byron 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Byron Standard Full Fee: $2,350 S&S Full Fee $1580 S&S Concession $240 S&S Fee: $139 (see page 9 for details) Full Fee: $243 KICKSTART YOUR MICROBUSINESS This short course will give you an introduction to planning and operating a micro business, providing you with the ability to increase your businesses profitability and longevity. The course covers finance, compliance, business resources, networking and developing a business proposal. You will receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment on the establishment or management of your business. The course covers five units from the BSB30315 Certificate III in Micro Business Operations. During the course you are required to complete structured home study and work based projects. Wed, 26 July to 20 September, 9 am - 3:30 pm Byron Resource fee: $80

Smart Apps for Small Business Smartphone Photography for H U B with Kylie Mowbray-Allen Social Media with Nelly le Comte Running and operating your Want to take better photos with your smart phone NEW small business can at times feel for social media? In this workshop we will cover overwhelming, but there are ways to help you composition, light and background backdrops simplify tasks. APPS - your new business-best- using the camera app on your phone. We will also B U SIN E SS friend! Whether it’s creating artwork for social look at post production to enhance and bring out

A LL media, organising yourself with reminders, storing the best in your images! The course aims to make images, calendars, getting help with outsourcing, you a better phone photographer, but we will also accounting and more, there’s an app that can help touch base on social media platforms and various you achieve results and simplify your workload. apps to make photo sharing easier. E SM T H E 2 Mon, 21 August to 28 August Wed, 23 August 10 am - 1 pm Byron 9 am - 4 pm Byron Concession: $73 Full Fee: $81 Concession: $97 Full Fee: $108

10 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 Instagram and Pinterest for Business with Kylie Mowbray-Allen In this hand-on course weSM willA shareLL BwithUSIN youE theSS HUB WORKSHOPS – AVAILABLE 2017 secrets to making the most of these social media platforms and how to use them to create great online exposure for yourW brand.ebsi Wete wills Usin coverg what Wordpre to share ss Email Marketing with Liss Caldwell and why, how to withmake Lgreatiss Caldwellartwork/meme?s using Do you have a product or service and want to apps on your phone,Master the the importance basics of ofWordPress #hashtags in this hands- expand your client base? Then email marketing and how to use them,on course. how to Liss take will great guide images you using through creating, is a must. In this course you will be shown how to just your phone cameramanaging and and loads using more! a WordPress Basic social website, giving successfully build and grow your email database. media skills and ayou smart the phone skills neededrequired. to see your ideas come to Create effective designs, automate channels and 2 Fri, 10 Februarylife. to 17 Computer February skills required. time efficient campaigns that get results. Choose 9:00 am - 2:00 pm2 Byron Sat, 12 August to 19 August to use an existing Mailchimp account or create S&S Fee: $96 (see9 page am - 9 5 for pm details) Mullum Full Fee: $135 one in class. Be business savvy. Don’t be a slave to Concession: $219 Full Fee: $243 your business - let email marketing work for you. Websites Using Wordpress Basic computer skills required. with Liss CaldwellPhotoshop for Beginners 2 Sun, 27 August to 3 September Master the basicswith of WordPress Tirza Abb in this 9 am - 3 pm Mullum hands-on course. ForLiss willbusiness guide youpeople through and creating, photo enthusiasts Concession: $146 Full Fee: $162 managing and usingalike. aLearn WordPress how to website, navigate giving your way around you the skills neededPhotoshop, to see your adjusting, ideas come cropping, to life. enhancing Instagram and Pinterest for Computerand skills making required. your photos come to life for print Business with Kylie Mowbray-Allen 6 Mon, 20and February web. Course to 27 March runs at a comfortable pace In this hands-on course we will share with you 6:00 pm for- 9:00 everyone’s pm Byron needs. Basic computer and file the secrets to making the most of these social S&S Fee: $139 (seemanagement page 9 for details) skills required.Full Fee: $243 This course will run media platforms and how to use them to create using Adobe’s Creative Cloud, students need to great online exposure for your brand. We will set up their own account - prices start at $11.99 cover what to share and why, how to make great per month depending on what plan you want. artwork/meme’s using apps on your phone, the 6 Tue, 15 August to 19 September importance of #hashtags and how to use them, 6 pm - 9 pm Mullum how to take great images using just your phones’ Concession: $219 Full Fee: $243 camera and loads more! Basic social media skills and a smart phone required. Writing for Business 2 Wed, 6 September to 13 September with Zanni Louise 9 am - 2 pm Byron Communication is a key aspect of every Concession: $122 Full Fee: $135 NEW business, whether it’s communicating

with clients, potential customers or colleagues. Social Media for Business H U B Learning how to write effectively will help you with Liss Caldwell improve communication, which can lead to Learn which social media is right for your business, increased profits, and help brand development. what is available and how to use it effectively to You will learn effective writing techniques so you build your brand. Produce a platform you are

can communicate clearly and efficiently, how to proud to stand on and that will promote your B U SIN E SS write newsletters, blog posts, and emails, and we business growth and public profile. will workshop specific documents you need help 2 Sat, 9 September to 16 September A LL with. 9 am - 5 pm Byron 2 Wed, 23 August to 30 August Concession: $219 Full Fee: $243

6 pm - 9 pm Mullum SM T H E Concession: $73 Full Fee: $81

For more information call 02 6684 3374 or visit www.byroncollege.org.au 11 SMALL BUSINESS HUB WORKSHOPS – AVAILABLE 2017

Podcasting for Business and Social Media Video Marketing Fun with William Martin with Liss Caldwell Thanks to the success of shows like Serial, 99% Learn how to choose and effectively use social Invisible, and This American Life, podcasts have media video Apps to promote your business and become more popular than ever. Podcasting is positive public relations. Build your profile and changing the way organisations communicate video platform to work efficiently for you with a with customers. This class will teach you how professional edge. Get on board with this medium to create, record, and publish your own basic now and ride the wave of success. podcast - and build a massive audience of people 2 Sun, 10 September to 17 September who want to listen. 10 am - 4 pm Byron 2 Sat, 9 September to 16 September Concession: $146 Full Fee: $162 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $146 Full Fee: $162

SOURDOUGH BUSINESS PATHWAYS

Vibrant regional growth through passionate skilled people

Sourdough Business Pathways is a not for profit joint initiative of the Byron Region Community College and the Sourdough Group. Our purpose is to build a strong economic future for the Northern Rivers Region by providing a range of services including mentoring, project support and training. We also inspire and support entrepreneurs to implement innovative ideas that create new businesses and generate job growth. H U B

If you are interested in knowing about how we can assist your business, or if you have skills you would like to offer others through mentoring, you can find more information at http://sbp.org.au B U SIN E SS A LL

E SM T H E “The wise seek out the advice of others and stand on the shoulders of giants to see further than they could themselves.” Anonymous.

12 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 general courses iPad for Beginners with Nicole Haggerty Please note: Byron IT courses use MAC’s This hands-on beginners course is for those with running Sierra 10.2 Mullum IT courses use PC’s no or little experience with the fundamentals of running Windows 10 an iPad. Even if you know a few of the basics this course will give you a good understanding of how it works. An initial demonstration session will be held on the basics of the device then the focus Computers will be on using the iPad’s apps and how your device works with iCloud (students will need to Apple Mac for Beginners bring their own iPad to class and know or obtain with Nicole Haggerty their Apple ID). This hands-on course is designed for the Mac 2 Wed, 16 August to 23 August beginner with little or almost no computer 9 am - 12 pm Mullum knowledge. Find out about the Desktop, the Dock, Concession: $82 Full Fee: $91 Finder, setting Preferences, backup and security, Mission Control, using Safari for the Internet, iPad for Beginners Level 2 Reminders, Notes, Calendar and Contacts. with Nicole Haggerty Throughout the course, file management skills iPad for beginners Level 2 is a continuation from will be introduced to help with creating, saving the beginners course, however, if you have some and finding files and folders. basic experience then you could still undertake 6 Tue, 8 August to 12 September the course. The aim of this course is to look more 9 am - 12 pm Byron in depth at the applications available and learn Concession: $219 Full Fee: $243 how to use your iPad comfortably with your other devices. The content covers: Using Safari, iPhoto, Apple Mac Next Step security, backup and lots of tips and tricks. This is a with Nicole Haggerty continuation from the beginners course, however, This is the “next step” after completing Apple if you have some basic experience then you could Mac Beginners OR for those who have a general still undertake this course. understanding of their Mac computer. The course 2 Wed, 30 August to 6 September reviews most of the Apple applications, along 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Mullum with dedicated sessions on iTunes, iPhoto, Mail, Concession: $82 Full Fee: $91 Safari as well as reviewing the general functions of a Mac operating system. Also covered are privacy and security issues, restoring and backing up, setting system preferences and general file management skills to help navigate, store and

retrieve files. M PUTER S CO 6 Tue, 8 August to 19 September 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Byron Concession: $219 Full Fee: $243

Enrol online at www.byroncollege.org.au 13 Please note: Byron IT courses use MAC’s Know My iPhone running Sierra 10.2 Mullum IT courses use PC’s with Joey Mason running Windows 10 This course aims to provide its students with the skills and know how to effectively take control of their iPhone and use it to its full potential. It iTunes with Joey Mason applies to both the novice and advanced user, Love music and want to know how to get the though students should own an iPhone before best from the digital music age? This course will taking the course. Topics Covered will be Intro & show you why iTunes is so easy to use. Learn how Explanation of the iPhone, Apps & Downloading, to manage, edit, store, import and organise your Shortcuts & Tricks, iPhone sync with iTunes and personal music in this fun and friendly class. Basic iPhone Sync with iCloud. computer skills required. 2 Thu, 17 August to 24 August 3 Thu, 31 August to 14 September 12 pm - 3 pm Byron 12 pm - 3 pm Byron Concession: $80 Full Fee: $89 Concession: $110 Full Fee: $122

Traktor Pro DJ Software: Get Blogging for Beginners Movin’ with Joey Mason with Liss Caldwell Enter the world of Digital DJ-ing and take control You will learn how to set up and create a of the music that you love. This course aims to professional blog to increase your public profile give you the confidence to categorise, edit and and become a recognised authority in your field. mix your music for a digital DJ performance. Build your brand and platform and make money Learn how to deliver music with clarity, style, while you blog. Establish your blog now and get it skills and technique so you can DJ at home, at performing for you. Students will leave with a free your next private party or, with some dedicated functional blog. practice, you could go onto perform on radio or a 2 Sat, 26 August to 2 September professional event. 9 am - 3 pm Mullum 3 Tue, 29 August to 12 September Concession: $146 Full Fee: $162 6 pm - 9 pm Byron Concession: $110 Full Fee: $122

Tutor Profile Nicole Haggerty is a highly experienced and qualified teacher of IT - she Nicole Haggerty understands the need for patience, engaging students and is known to Computers speak in English not gobbledegook! In 1988 she was a secretary working for Xerox, each had an electronic typewriter and there was one Mac desktop that sat on its own desk and

M PUTER S CO was only used by the Engineer once a week when he came to check his “electronic mail”. She coveted the Mac and all the wonders it beheld. Before long she was the envy of all secretaries when given special permission to type some letters on it.

It was this initial interest that led her to undertake a graduate degree in computing – she knew how to use them but wanted to know what was in the black box and how it all worked.

Unbelievably it wasn’t until 2007 that she bought her first computer and it had to be a Mac. She has been converting people ever since and teaching with Byron College for over eight years.

14 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 Tech Savvy Seniors Computer Basics with Wendy Bithell with Wendy Bithell This course is for beginners over the age of 60, This course will build on your basic computer who wish to learn basic Windows-based computer skills helping you to organise your computer and skills. In this hands-on, gently paced course, put things where you can find them. We will also students will learn how to manage their files and cover downloading, organising and editing your folders, as well as basic Word Processing skills. photos, creating and formating Word documents, There will also be an introduction to smartphones sending and receiving emails with attachments and tablets. You will learn how to access the vast and organising your contacts. We will also store of knowledge, information and amazing workshop other issues that you have with your diversity available on the Internet. Whether you computer. are returning to study, volunteering, researching 5 Thu, 10 August to 7 September family history or helping grandchildren with 1 pm - 4 pm Mullum school work, this course can introduce new Concession: $183 Full Fee: $203 techniques to make the most of the Internet. This course is ideal for those totally new to computers Excel Essentials as well as people with some degree of computer with Mark Baumert skills. No prior computing experience is required Learn the essential skills to use the spreadsheet to enrol. This course is not suitable for Mac for home and office applications. From the users. Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the basics including layout, formatting and printing NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded through a through to the manipulation of text and numbers, partnership between the NSW Government and participants will get a thorough grounding in Telstra. applying this powerful tool to solve a myriad of 5 Thu, 10 August to 7 September problems. A working knowledge of the Windows 9 am - 12 pm Mullum environment is needed. Concession: $14 Full Fee: $15 4 Mon, 28 August to 18 September 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $146 Full Fee: $162

Excel as a Database with Mark Baumert For those already using a spreadsheet application, extend your skills to managing data. Learning how to sort, filter and subtotal data as well as cleverly combine these techniques to extract information from your spreadsheet application. Wed, 13 September 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $62 Full Fee: $69 M PUTER S CO

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To secure your place be sure to enrol at least 3 days before class starts! 15 Writing For Wellbeing WRITING with Annie Barrett Experience the tender and profound, the light Writing for Children and humorous in your writing. Annie is passionate with Zanni Louise about creative writing and an experienced Published children’s author, Zanni Louise, helps counsellor and group facilitator. She guides you you create a story children will enjoy reading. with simple creative writing exercises to play with This course will cover writing techniques, words and explore your creativity. Discover your story development and information about the writing voice and the hidden gems in your writing children’s publishing industry. Students will have and enhance your wellbeing. the opportunity to generate great story ideas, and Sat, 12 August create their own story. This course is for aspiring 10 am - 3 pm Byron authors, as well as for people who simply love the Concession: $54 Full Fee: $60 idea of writing for children. 3 Tue, 1 August to 15 August Mind, Body, Book! 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum with Christina Larmer Concession: $98 Full Fee: $109 and Louise Sommer Writing involves the head, the heart and NEW Writing for Children - Advanced some hard yakka, and in this unique with Zanni Louise course, two very different published authors’ Advanced Writing for Children will a psychologist Louise Sommer and an editor NEW expand on skills and knowledge learnt Christine Larmer; come together to help you free in the beginner’s course. We will develop stories your inner storyteller and finish that book. We and ideas and take an in depth view into the look at the ins and outs of writing and what’s really world of publishing. We will explore ways to make holding you back from the subconscious (ego, writing a meaningful, realistic and habitual part fear, doubt) to the practical (time management, of our lives. structure, technique). This is a hands-on course 2 Tue, 22 August to 29 August with tools and exercises to vanquish your inner 9 am - 4 pm Byron critic, uncover your authentic voice and draw your Concession: $156 Full Fee: $173 story out. Includes an overview of publishing. Sat & Sun, 26 August to 27 August First Words with Barbara Nathan 10 am - 4 pm Byron Though spellbinding in its effects, creative writing Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138 itself isn’t magical. Whether you’ve always wanted to write and not known where to start, or just want to start scribbling, we’ll make a beginning.

WR I T IN G Take a peep at attitudes affecting creativity and at what stops us writing. We’ll then plunge headlong into sorting story ideas, exploring characters, description and dialogue, learning how to give feedback, and revising and editing. 6 Mon, 7 August to 11 September 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $186 Full Fee: $207

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16 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 Create Your Life Story Self Publish Your Own Books with Zanni Louise With Amazon with Christina Larmer In this course you will learn simple writing Thinking of writing a book or do you have a techniques and story building skills that will help memoir gathering dust in your hard drive? Would you tell your story in an engaging, meaningful you love to see it published one day? Then DIY! way. We will explore other ways to tell life stories, Thanks to sites like Amazon, it’s easier than ever beyond words; through images, videos, verbally to self-publish your own stories online as ebooks and handcrafting books. Life story techniques can and paperbacks. In this course, the Amazon best- be used for ourselves, but are also a precious way selling author of nine novels will show you how to record our older relatives’ stories, so their stories to use Kindle Direct Publishing and CreateSpace live on. to turn a Word manuscript into a book you can Wed, 30 August sell online or just show off to friends. Learn about 9 am - 5 pm Byron creating great covers, preparing author bios Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99 and online marketing. Basic understanding of computers required. Creative Retreat for Writers 2 Sun, 10 September to 17 September with Zanni Louise 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Many of us creatives harbour a desire to write. Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138 We have ideas. We have passion. But everyday commitments, and self-doubt can stop us doing Structural Editing what we love. In this creative retreat, published with Liss Caldwell author Zanni Louise will help you unlock your Do you have a first draft or complete manuscript? passion, and creative ideas. We will look at what’s This course will teach you how to structurally inhibiting us, and how to face these challenges. edit your manuscript ready for copy and proof We will tap into your inner story. You will walk editing. Tick all the boxes for submission to out of the session brimming with motivation to an agent, publisher or acquisitions team. First embark on your creative journey, whether it’s impressions count and you want to ensure your writing a novel, short stories, daily journaling, MS is authentic in its setting, story, characters, blogging or writing for children. dialogue and structure. Sat, 9 September 2 Sun, 13 August to 20 August 9 am - 5 pm Mullum 10 am - 4 pm Byron Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99 Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138 WR I T IN G

Enrol online at www.byroncollege.org.au 17 Guitar For Beginners MUSIC, PERFORMANCE with Karl Farren & DANCE If you’re one of the millions who bought a guitar, learned three chords (or less), got frustrated, and hasn’t picked up the guitar since, this class is for Stand Up Comedy you! This is a fresh start, a chance to get over those with Mandy Nolan ‘beginner’s blues’ and actually get to play stuff and Learn to become a stand up comedian in just 6 enjoy it. So dust off your guitar, bring it along and weeks! Great for wannabee comics or just people join in. But be warned, you may well find you’ll who want to be more popular! It’s Mandy. It’s acquire a lifelong addiction to playing your guitar. Stand Up comedy. Just bloody enrol. There will Additional materials $10. be a performance night at the end of the course! 6 Tue, 1 August to 5 September 6 Wed, 16 August to 20 September 7 pm - 9 pm Mullum 6 pm - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $125 Full Fee: $139 Concession: $186 Full Fee: $207 Guitar - Part Two Pole Dancing for Beginners with Karl Farren with Candice Leigh This course will suit you if you are a reasonably Over the six weeks, you will progress through confident beginner rather than a novice; can exercises on the pole that will increase your already play through some songs; or have already strength, flexibility and improve your posture. completed Karl’s Beginners course. What happens Each week you will be given new tricks to learn for lots of us is we get to the stage of being able and this will be formulated into a routine over to play a few songs, but then get a bit stuck, and the course. This is a great way to get fit, meet new don’t know where to go next. What can easily people and have fun. happen then is that we get bored playing the 6 Wed, 16 August to 20 September same old things and not progressing. Karl has a 6 pm - 7 pm Byron bunch of cool things to show you that will enable Concession: $104 Full Fee: $115 you to break through that. Additional materials $10. DANCE FOR LIFE with Dianna Woods 6 Thu, 3 August to 7 September Feel alive! Have fun and build confidence NEW 7 pm - 9 pm Mullum in yourself by expressing your Concession: $125 Full Fee: $139 authenticity through this dance and movement practice designed to connect you deeply to Guitar Improvisation and Chord your own body and soul wisdom. Moving in Extensions for the 12 Bar Blues your own body’s way means this is suitable for with Kristan Burnnand anybody, can be adapted to physical limitations Time to unpack and explore the language of the and no previous dance experience is necessary Blues! The lessons will cover practical uses and to participate fully. You will feel uplifted, joyful in applications for guitarists through both major N CE DA & A N CE spirit and have greater clarity of mind. and minor tonalities of the Blues using a range Sat 5 August of useful scales that incorporate improvising 10am to 4pm Mullum elements featured in Jazz. Acoustic finger picking Concession: $80 Full Fee:$89 from Folk to Mississippi Delta and Chicago Blues will also be covered. Suitable for intermediate to advanced players. This is a practical, hands-on workshop for both acoustic and electric guitar players. C, PERFOR M M U SI C, 4 Wed, 16 August to 6 September 7 pm - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $83 Full Fee: $92 18 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 How Music Works - Music Theory Gentle Hula Basics You Can Use with Karl Farren with Gisela Conechado In this course we will have fun exploring music The Hawaiian dance of Hula is good for body, theory including cords, key, harmony and rhythm. mind and soul. Come along to this fun, class and My goal is to unlock some of the mysteries of learn some basic Hula steps and useful Hawaiian music theory, - so you can use this knowledge to phrases for dancing hula. We will be putting these broaden and enrich your playing, your singing, steps together for a gentle dance that you can your songwriting, your band, your choir, your practice by yourself or share with your family and ukulele group. Feel free to bring along your friends. instrument. Additional materials $10 7 Wed, 9 August to 20 September 4 Sat, 26 August to 16 September 6 pm - 7 pm Mullum 10 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $73 Full Fee: $81 Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99 Burlesque with Allison Pezzutti Spirit Bellydance Learn how to dance like a Burlesque queen! You’ll with Tatiana Keller shimmy, bump, grind and twirl your way through Bellydancing hearkens back not only centuries the classic Burlesque moves whilst also being but aeons ago when women used a very body- taught the use of props and playful poses. You will centered dance as part of their rituals. With over also learn how to link all of the skills from class into twenty years of study behind her, don’t miss this a routine to take home. opportunity to learn from this very experienced 6 Wed, 16 August to 20 September teacher/performer. Connect with your femininity 7 pm - 8 pm Byron and increase your confidence in this empowering Concession: $104 Full Fee: $115 class. 8 Tue, 1 August to 19 September 6 pm - 7 pm Mullum Concession: $83 Full Fee: $92

Bellydance Beyond Beginners with Tatiana Keller This course is for students who have a NEW sound knowledge of basic bellydance techniques and feel confident and ready to take it up to the next level. In this course, layering is introduced to provide more of a challenge. 8 Tue, 1 August to 19 September 7 pm - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $83 Full Fee: $92 N CE DA & A N CE C, PERFOR M M U SI C,

Enrol online at www.byroncollege.org.au 19 Photography Masterclass PHOTOGRAPHY with Caroline Fisher For those who already have basic camera Photography For Beginners knowledge, this one day advanced workshop with Caroline Fisher will enhance your creativity, technical ability and In this one day intensive you will learn to use appreciation of nature. Caroline works individually the programs and functions of your camera as with each student during the informative field creative tools. Bring any style of camera from shoots to ensure that everyone’s photographic DSLR, compact to phone camera, and explore abilities are improved at their own pace. Learn how to see and capture great images. Easy to about portraiture, landscape, sport, close up/ understand tutorials will teach techniques to macro, composition, lighting, photo design and enhance lighting, composition, colour and photo colour. Discover advanced camera settings and design. Enjoy one on one instruction during the special effects using ISO, aperture and shutter extensive field trip to a beautiful local location, speeds as artistic controls. enabling you to discover and practice these Sun, 17 September skills with one of Australia’s leading freelance 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Byron photographers. Concession: $98 Full Fee: $109 Sun, 6 August 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Byron Sunset, Seascape & Star Concession: $98 Full Fee: $109 Photography with Caroline Fisher Spend an evening creating magical NEW images along the coastline of stunning Byron Bay. In this small group workshop, no previous camera knowledge is needed, as you will be expertly guided will all camera settings and techniques. You will learn how to capture spectacular sunset images and practice creative composition to produce moody seascapes under different lighting conditions; then you will explore and experiment with long exposures of the ocean at dusk and twilight, to achieve the surreal misty water effect. Night skies and star photography will be demystified, as you discover and learn how to Y create your own award winning photographs of the heavens above. Sun, 3 September 3 pm - 10 pm Byron Concession: $98 Full Fee: $109 H P H OTOGRAP It’s easy to enrol online anytime night or day www.byroncollege.org.au

20 © Caroline Fisher Byron Community College Term 3 2017 Stretch Sewing with Annie Martin HANDCRAFTS Learn to sew all the latest fashion garments with stretch fabrics. Using a domestic machine and Crochet For Beginners overlocker (bring your own or use machines with Stefanie Kwiatkista supplied), you will learn techniques including Learn how to use basic crochet stitches binding, hemming and elasticising to produce NEW and different textured yarns to create quality garments such as yoga-wear, t-shirts, a beautiful scarf and another simple garment of dancewear and swimwear. Some basic sewing your choice to take home. You will learn basic skills are necessary. Additional materials $5 crochet techniques, how to shape a garment and 6 Wed, 16 August to 20 September explore with different kinds of wool. Crochet is 6 pm - 8:30 pm Byron meditative, relaxing and lot’s of fun. When you Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199 get hooked you can’t stop. Come along and be creative. All Blues Indigo Shibori 3 Sat, 12 August to 26 August with Susan Fell Mclean 10 am - 2 pm Mullum In this two day workshop we will explore the Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138 beauty of shibori and blue indigo. Creating stunning designs by folding, stitching, wrapping, Sewing For Beginners twisting and clamping fabric to discover shibori with Annie Martin magic and ombre(graduated shading). You will For the complete beginner to gain confidence take home lots of samplers on different silks and and learn all the sewing basics e.g. patterns, cottons and at least two scarves to wear or give cutting, machines and overlockers. Make a away as gifts. Additional materials $40. simple garment in a fun, stimulating and creative Sat & Sun, 19 August to 20 August environment. You will need to phone the tutor on 10 am - 4 pm Mullum enrolment to discuss pattern and material choice. Concession: $145 Full Fee: $161 Additional materials $5. 6 Tue, 15 August to 19 September 6 pm - 8:30 pm Byron Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199 S H A N DCRAFT

For more information call 02 6684 3374 or visit www.byroncollege.org.au 21 Leadlighting For Beginners Mosaic For Beginners with Heather Stevenson with Heather Stevenson Come and indulge yourself in the incredible Mosaic is a timeless, beautiful art form that beauty that is stained glass. Perhaps you would stretches back thousands of years and is used like to convert a plain window, or make a feature all over the world. In this course you will create out of that dull door. Learn the traditional two beautiful artworks to take home - using two techniques of leadlighting and create your own completely different mosaic techniques. You will exquisite panel to take home. learn about functionality and expression as two Additional materials $55. drivers for mosaic creation, and will explore how 2 Sat, 26 August to 27 August to work with a vast range of different mosaic 9 am - 5 pm Mullum tesserae. Additional materials $40. Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184 2 Sat, 9 September to 10 September 9 am - 5 pm Mullum Feel Like Felting Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184 with Susan Fell Mclean Felting is such fun. Beginners will be HENNA - SACRED BODY ART NEW guided through good felt making with Dominique Quirke techniques right from the start or more advanced In this fun, hands on workshop we will NEW techniques will be taught for those who are look at the amazing art form of henna, already experienced. Take home a wearable it’s origins and its different styles from around the object for our winter months or learn how to make world. Using highest quality organic henna leaves a lighter piece suitable for Springtime. Additional we will make our own paste and learn techniques materials $70. to create stunning, intricate and long lasting 2 Sun, 3 September to 10 September designs. Additional materials $15 9 am - 4 pm Mullum Sat, 16 September Concession: $145 Full Fee: $161 10am to 2pm Byron Concession: $54 Full Fee $60 S H A N DCRAFT

22 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 Drawing From Nature DRAWING & PAINTING with Sharon Muir Draw inspiration from nature whilst learning Watercolour in Black and White the fundamental skills of drawing. The focus with Harry Westera will mostly be on observing and drawing Tone does the work, colour gets the credit’ is an natural objects brought into the studio, with expression often used by artists. Learn to paint the occasional use of reference photographs. beautiful watercolours by painting tone with Participants will be shown a range of pencil just one colour: Black! Create beautiful effects of techniques and encouraged to experiment with light and dark; develop fresh, fluid wash effects graphite pencils, combined with other media, to and strong dynamic pictures. Demonstrations create interesting effects. This course is suitable and guided exercises will improve your skills and for beginners and more experienced students confidence. Become better equipped to express as each person will be attended to individually. the beauty of colour through this workshop in Additional Materials $10. black and white. Sat, 12 August 2 Sat, 5 August to 12 August 10am - 4:30 pm Mullum 9 am - 4 pm Byron Concession: $80 Full Fee: $89 Concession: $145 Full Fee: $161 Drawing From the Right Side of Exploring Etching the Brain with Kim Banffy with Rachel Dun For those who think they can’t draw! This course Explore the process of metal plate etching; with will teach you how to draw what you see, not these techniques you will produce lustrous what your brain thinks is there. We will be utilising etchings with velvety tones, on fine quality exercises from Betty Edwards’ famous book paper. Bring along some plant materials and a amongst others. You will also be given some drawing for inspiration, and you will have the practical tips on how to draw people and faces. opportunity to produce a small edition of your We will be using pencil, pen and charcoal. You will own etchings to take home. You will be fascinated be surprised and proud of what you can do! by the possibilities etching can offer. Additional 6 Tue, 15 August to 19 September materials $70 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Mullum 4 Tue, 8 August to 29 August Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138 6 pm - 8:30 pm Mullum Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199 Urban Sketching with Regina Berwein This course is for you whether you have never been sketching before or you are already keeping It’s easy to enrol online a sketchbook or visual journal.Together we will anytime night or day explore different techniques and styles as well www.byroncollege.org.au as tips and tricks in the classroom and do some exercises before we venture out into the urban space and start filling our sketchbooks. We will begin to establish a habit of recording our lives

and surroundings in daily drawings of cityscapes IN T G PA & IN G DRAW and people in motion. We finish this course back in the studio to refine and bring our sketches to the next level. Additional materials $5. 4 Sat, 19 August to 9 September 10 am - 12:30 pm Mullum Concession: $104 Full Fee: $115

For more information call 02 6684 3374 or visit www.byroncollege.org.au 23 Playing Around With Oil Pastel Creating Your Own Mandala And Mixed Media with Janey Barker with Tania Williams This playful one day course will transform your The psychologist Carl Jung viewed mandalas as a outlook on oil pastel and add new techniques to symbol of the self. Through mandalas you listen to your drawing skills. Layers of glazing and glowing the dream of your heart, mind and soul and give translucent oil washes on textured backgrounds them shape and colour inside the circle. Creating create rich, exciting effects. We will also combine and viewing a mandala allows you to go deeper oil pastels, ink and surface textures to give depth into yourself, where change can take place. You and interest to your work. You should be able to will learn how to access your inner self through take home up to 3 beautiful completed artworks the creation of your own mandala using water from this one day workshop. colour pencils. No experience needed as there Sat, 26 August will be plenty of support. 9am - 4:30 pm Mullum Sun, 10 September Concession: $78 Full Fee: $87 9 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99 Exploring the Palette - Triadic Colours with Sharon Muir Artist Books with Sharon Muir Develop a command for colour Create your own 3D artwork in the NEW NEW harmony by understanding how to use form of a handmade artists? book. a limited palette based on an exploration of three The process of making an accordion book will colours. Learn how to create visual interest and be clearly demonstrated, and each participant enhance your colour expression through a series will make a small scaled paper book (A6 size) to of simple colour studies in paint. These studies, embellish in a variety of ways. Learn a variety created with Gouache then work as a valuable of techniques using a selection of simple tools, reference tool for future artistic endeavours. Open such as paper cutting, paper piercing, tearing, to anyone interested in colour and applicable to folding and stitching which can be combined with any medium. Additional materials $12. drawing, painting, collage and text. Additional Sun, 27 August materials $10 10 am - 4:30 pm Mullum 2 Sun, 10 September to 17 September Concession: $80 Full Fee: $89 10 am - 4:30 pm Mullum Concession: $134 Full Fee: $149 Acrylic Adventures with Ri Fraser Watercolours with Ri Fraser Standing in front of a canvas can feel daunting. Want to learn how to do those exquisite Ri shows how to jump in and experiment with transparent watercolours? It’s not as hard as you brushwork, colours, textures and shapes - think! We’ll experiment with brushwork, colour, allowing a painting to appear before your eyes. textures, composition and perspective. In six Then it’s just a matter of taking it in the direction weeks you’ll be surprised with what you can you like, whether abstract or impressionistic. achieve. We venture into basic landscapes and Great for beginners and also experienced. You seascapes, establishing a strong foundation will come away with something you’ll be proud for confident painting and self-expression. Ri to hang on your wall. demonstrates in every class so students see

IN T G PA & IN G DRAW Sat, 9 September ‘how to’ in action. This class suits beginners and 10 am - 5 pm Mullum experienced students. Concession: $82 Full Fee: $91 Sat & Sun, 16 September to 17 September 10 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $145 Full Fee: $161

24 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 Please enrol at least 3 days in advance to allow Tutor Profile COOKING tutors time to purchase ingredients Arianne Schreiber Plant Based Desserts Cooking with Snowy with Steve Snow In this class I will de-mystify seafood, giving away all my secrets in easy to follow recipes and demonstrations. You will leave the course with a repertoire you can reproduce to the sound of thunderous applause at your next dinner party. Best of all you get to eat the lot at the conclusion of the class. Thu, 3 August 11 am - 1:30 pm Salt Concession: $106 Full Fee: $118

Vegan Nut Cheeses and Milk with Arianne Schreiber Learn the creative art of making tasty cheese without dairy - its easier than you think! We will make a spreadable cheese, a bechamel cheesy pasta sauce, parmesan and a feta style cheese as well as almond milk, and an almond flour. Discover how to add different flavours to Arianne is a singer, songwriter, performer and your cheeses using cashews, walnuts, almonds, veg/vegan for 35 years. She is a trained health macadamias, Brazil nuts and seeds. Price includes coach with Integrative Nutrition, and an eating tasty snacks and take home goodies. psychology coach with the Institute of Eating Mon, 7 August Psychology. She has also trained with various 10 am - 1 pm Mullum vegan cooking schools in the past. Concession: $84 Full Fee: $90 She is passionate about teaching people to cook food from scratch and enabling them to enjoy Plant Based DesSerts abundance with their food. It’s all about simplicity, with Arianne Schreiber making your own and knowing exactly what’s in We will make a variety of delicious plant NEW what you eat. based desserts using nut milks and She believes in having fun in the kitchen and loves healthy sugars to create fun and delicious treats. to share her secrets of creativity to replace dairy

Examples are cashew cheesecake, chocolate in your food. IN G COOK mousse and healthy toffee apples. Price includes tasty snacks and take home goodies. 2 Wed, 16 August to 17 August 10 am - 1 pm Mullum Concession: $139 Full Fee: $149

For more information call 02 6684 3374 or visit www.byroncollege.org.au 25 Beekeeping - An Introduction SUSTAINABLE LIVING with Ben Laybutt This workshop introduces potential bee keepers Secondary Dwelling Designs to the delight and fascination of this rewarding with Dave Lawrence hobby. The session covers safety, myth busting, This course will teach you what to hands-on bee keeping (Ben will bring along NEW consider when designing a secondary a beehive), legal requirements and the most dwelling for your backyard or property. Including important thing - how to get started! the legal ins and outs of town planning in relation Sat, 16 September to placement, size and privacy etc. We will also 10 am - 5 pm Mullum cover some of the different new eco-friendly Concession: $98 Full Fee: $109 materials and products available. Wed, 23 August, 6 pm - 9 pm Byron and Sat, 26 August, 9 am - 2 pm Byron Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99

Understanding Aquaponics with Adam Grabowski Discover the amazing world of aquaponics in this inspiring short course. We will show you how to For more details of Permaculture grow the most nutritious seafood and vegetables Design Course (PDC) modules see with very little effort. By the end of this course page 9 you will have a basic understanding of how an aquaponics systems works and the ability to go Permaculture Ethics and Principles away and create your own home systems. Plant Propagation and Seed Saving Sat, 26 August Organic Integrated Vegetable Gardening 9 am - 4 pm Billinudgel Introduction to Permaculture Design Concession: $73 Full Fee: $81 E LI V IN G IN A BL E S U TA

26 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 Parlez-Vous Francais ? LANGUAGES with Monique Lavail Parlez-vous Francais? is designed for you who have good basic French already, need to practise Bahasa Indonesia for Beginners basic conversation skills, and enjoy speaking with Yvonne Jessup French interactively with peers and tutor. Whether you are surfing, holidaying, doing 8 Tue, 1 August to 19 September business, working or studying, this six week 5 pm - 7 pm Mullum course introduces you to the national language of Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184 the vast archipelago of Indonesia. The emphasis is on speaking by engaging with others in small talk, Italian For Beginners ordering food, numbers/money, and bargaining. with Valentina D’Azzeo You will learn basic grammar and structure, Are you planning a trip to Italy? Would you like and useful vocabulary/phrases in a supportive, to have fun learning this beautiful and musical interactive, and enjoyable way. language? Are you interested in the Italian 6 Mon, 31 July to 4 September culture? Then these classes may be just what you 5 pm - 7 pm Byron are looking for: a successful blend of language Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138 skills, travel tips and cultural insights. No prior knowledge required. Bahasa Indonesia - Level Two 6 Mon, 7 August to 11 September with Yvonne Jessup 5:30 pm - 8 pm Byron S A N GUAGE L This course is a continuation of Bahasa Indonesia Concession: $155 Full Fee: $172 for Beginners. If you have some knowledge of the language you can also join in. We revise the topics already covered and continue with directions, travelling, and accommodation. Conversing with It’s easy to enrol online others using role plays and interactive activities anytime night or day will continue to be the emphasis. Basic grammar and structure and helpful vocab/phrases will be www.byroncollege.org.au extended. Selamat belajar ya. 6 Thu, 10 August to 14 September 3 pm - 5 pm Byron Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138 Enrol online at www.byroncollege.org.au 27 German For Beginners Spanish For Beginners with Stefanie Kwiatkista with Yolanda Santiago This course offers you a relaxed introduction to A fun and friendly introduction to the Spanish the German language and life in German speaking language. The course will cover pronunciation, countries. You will learn basic conversational understanding and development of vocabulary, skills which are useful when travelling to German basic reading and conversation. Some homework speaking countries, as well as basic reading and is involved. writing skills. 6 Tue, 15 August to 19 September 6 Thu, 10 August to 14 September 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Byron 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Mullum Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184 Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138 Spanish For Beginners - Level Mandarin for Beginners Two with Yolanda Santiago with Ling Sun This is a continuation of the Spanish for Beginners In this course you will learn basic Mandarin course or for those who have a basic knowledge pronunciation, vocabulary, phrases and short of Spanish. Yolanda will extend your reading, contents in self introduction, number/dates/time, vocabulary and conversational abilities. food/drinks and daily activities, introduction of a 6 Wed, 16 August to 20 September few interesting characters compositions as well 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Byron as historical and contemporary Chinese customs Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184 and culture. 6 Mon, 14 August to 18 September 6 pm - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $124 Full Fee: $138 S A N GUAGE L

28 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 R.E.S.E.T 1 - TMJ with Ronda Graham WELLBEING Balance the jaw - balance the body, in this course you will learn a 45 minute session that relaxes Golf For Beginners the muscles all around the jaw. These positions with Chris Graham can change flight/fight state. These are purely These classes are for golfers of all levels from the energetic powerful techniques. RESET may beginner to the regular club golfer and offer a improve hydration, chronic pain, fight/flight, relaxed and friendly learning environment at learning, structure and emotional well being, the Ocean Shores Golf Club with Chris Graham, a sinuses, knees, tinnitus, migraines, neuralgia, Certified PGA Professional. Classes are scheduled chronic fatigue syndrome, whiplash and EMF over 5 weeks covering all of the basics including pollution. These corrections can be done on short game, long game and on-course play. yourself, family, friends or clients. Additional 5 Tue, 1 August to 29 August materials $20. 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Ocean Shores Sat, 12 August Concession: $112 Full Fee: $125 1 pm - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $63 Full Fee: $70 Communication For Clarity And Connection with Paulette Pelvic Power with Linda Pontecorvo Bray-Narai Our Pelvic floor is not a flat floor but a powerful Most of us long for harmony in our relationships, dynamic support that interconnects intimately yet so often the way we express ourselves and with our whole self. Utilising the Feldenkrais listen to each other leads to misunderstanding, method we will develop awareness and discover frustration and disconnection. This course will these connections to find both increased strength, introduce you to ways of communicating and resilience and sensuality. listening based on ‘Nonviolent Communication’, Sun, 13 August also known as ‘Compassionate Communication’. 10 am - 4 pm Mullum This practical, learnable process has been Concession: $54 Full Fee: $60 proven to contribute to greater understanding, connection and harmony in ANY relationship- Tarot Mapping Introduction whether with your family and friends, colleagues with Shana Michele or intimate partner and of course, yourself. Learn the Tarot via exploring your personal Wed, 9 August journey. Beginners and intermediates, forget 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Byron having to memorise a bunch of separate cards. Concession: $50 Full Fee: $56 Tarot mapping offers a revolutionary, holistic system that builds foundational knowledge Art Therapy - An Introduction via experiential learning. It provides a tangible, with Claudia Gyr solid base that you can continue to build on. Its

Participants will gain a basic understanding simplicity makes it fun, insightful and easy to WE LLB E IN G of the principles of Arts Therapy and its uses in grasp. different contexts. We will engage in some simple 6 Fri, 18 August to 22 September examples of experiential, interactive processes to 10 am - 1 pm Byron give you a little taste of different approaches in Concession: $186 Full Fee: $207 the field of Art Therapy. Additional matrials $5 Sat, 12 August 9 am - 3 pm Mullum Concession: $71 Full Fee: $79

For more information call 02 6684 3374 or visit www.byroncollege.org.au 29 Intro To Kinergetics Lomi Lomi Massage Training with Ronda Graham with Tina Featherheart Learn how to muscle test, clear sensitivities and In this hands-on practical massage training tied stresses using Kinesiology and Healing Energy to with clear-mind focus you will learn Hawaiian correct imbalances. This Kinergetics technique is a philosophy, intention and flow resulting in the basic, easy to learn course, but none the less a very ability to give and receive a one and a half hour powerful Kinesiology modality that can change massage. Create a sacred and professional work people’s lives and wellbeing. You will acquire a space and share from your heart. Suitable for skill that can be used for a lifetime. newbies and experienced therapists. Additional materials $5 3 Wed, 6 September to 20 September Sun, 20 August 10 am - 4 pm Byron 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $186 Full Fee: $207 Concession: $63 Full Fee: $70 A Pilgrimage Across Spain Self Reflection: A Gift Just For with Sarah Blogg You with Nyesha Ellis Are you willing to walk for several weeks upon In each session we will explore a different theme earth’s changing landscape? Would you like and how it relates to your life. You will have an to do this in Spain? El Camino de Santiago de opportunity to express your own experiences, Compostela is an ancient pilgrimage route that thoughts and feelings through the process of takes you through medieval towns and villages creativity. Have fun experimenting with your and over the beautiful Pyrenees mountains in the own photos, magazines, images, words and craft south of France. Learn more about El Camino and materials. Creativity can be a wonderful way of how you can make this happen. expressing ourselves and identifying what is Sat, 9 September important in our lives. 10 am - 1 pm Byron 5 Mon, 21 August to 18 September Concession: $50 Full Fee: $55 10 am - 1 pm Byron Concession: $156 Full Fee: $173 Meditation Day with Ri Fraser Spend a full day learning about deeper aspects of Psychic Development and meditation and practise several effective methods Healing: Part 1 with Ri Fraser for meditation in daily life. Ri studied meditation A workshop to harness and deepen your abilities in India during many visits and has taught for to work directly with energy fields, both universal over thirty years. She explains succinctly how and individual. You will learn about the patterns your physical, subtle, emotional, mental and soul of the human energy field such as the chakra bodies can align and balance through meditation. system, which is intimately associated with health, With just 10 minutes daily meditation, you can live and learn how to “read” and sense information, an empowered, calm and fulfilling life.

WE LLB E IN G in ourselves and others, for beneficial and Tue, 12 September healing purposes. Ri is a practising Holistic and 10 am - 5 pm Mullum Metaphysical Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Concession: $74 Full Fee: $82 Spiritual Healer. Tue, 5 September 10 am - 5 pm Mullum Concession: $80 Full Fee: $89

30 Byron Community College Term 3 2017 Kayaking for Beginners Bones for Life, Feldenkrais with Scott Rawstorne with Linda Pontecorvo This course is for everyone who loves the idea of Experience the power, balance, ease and stamina getting into kayaking but is not sure of whether that lies within your mobile dynamic skeleton. they will be capable, or anyone who would like In this course you will learn how to naturally to have their basic skills enhanced by an expert. release discomfort and pain, and how to build Kayak instructor Scott Rawstorne has written and strengthen your bones. Uncover the organic paddling guidebooks for 3 Australian states relationships and interconnections that support and has kayaked in more than 400 locations in you from within to do everything with less effort 8 countries. In this course, he takes you through and more power. The method is adaptable and everything you need to know to paddle a kayak everyone can benefit no matter your level of safely and efficiently. fitness, flexibility or pain. Sat, 16 September Sun, 17 September 9 am - 2 pm Ballina 10 am - 2 pm Mullum Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99 Concession: $54 Full Fee: $60

Mindfulness for Health and PAIN IS NOT NORMAL Wellbeing with Lisa Keeley with Frank Bittner Mindfulness is the energy that helps us recognize This very practical, hands on course NEW and accept unconditionally the conditions that are will empower you to fix poor body present in our lives. Mindfulness helps us to live in postures while at work, in the car or at home. the present moment and not ruminate about the Learn to prevent and resolve lower back, neck, past or worry about the future. Mindfulness is a shoulder, wrist, and knee pain. Reduce and learnt experience & does require practice. In this eliminate fatigue throughout your day, increase workshop you will discover how to bring Mindful productivity, creativity and focus. Move better, Awareness to your daily life. move more, move pain free. Take home exercises Sat, 16 September and stretches, which you can apply to your daily 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Mullum life and most importantly, understand your body Concession: $73 Full Fee: $81 and what it needs to thrive instead of just survive. 4 Thu 17 August to 7 September 9.30am to 12.30pm Byron Concession: $124 Full Fee $138

Tutor Profile Frank is a Movement & ERGO Coach. His career initially started out in the world of finance where he found himself spending most of the day “stuck”

Frank Bittner WE LLB E IN G at the desk. During this time he also trained to compete in IRONMAN’s and Pain is not normal Ultra marathons. After battling a few injuries, he realised that sitting and inactivity at work was damaging his body and needed to do something different. The changes he made to his work station, along with specific routine mobility and strength exercises changed the way he moved and felt about his body.

This ignited a strong passion in him to share the knowledge he has about how to move better, move more and move pain free. So whether you are a desk bound worker battling lower back pain, an athlete wanting to improve your performance or someone who simply wants to have an active and happy retirement, he is positive he can help you achieve your goals. For more information call 02 6684 3374 or visit www.byroncollege.org.au 31 Welcome to our new website Why wait for office hours when you can enrol faster and easier online? It’s accessible from any device at a time that suits you! You can also add yourself to wait lists which let you know as soon as courses you want to do go online, giving you the chance to beat the rush and get in early. www.byroncollege.org.au

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