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WHAT’S ON GUIDE

NORTH SYDNEY COMMUNITY CENTRECLASSES • WORKSHOPS • PLAYGROUP • EVENTS

NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET • AFTER SCHOOL CAREWWW.NORTHSYDNEYCENTRE.COM.AU

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OUR VISION:TO CONNECT, CARE, COLLABORATE AND CREATENorth Sydney Community Centre is a dynamic, responsive and independent not-for-profit community organisation. Our programmes and services foster social connection and well-being. We offer Playgroup, After School Care, Adult Education courses, community talks and our twice monthly Northside Produce Market. We enjoy supporting the House of Welcome food drive and other fundraising events. We collaborate with organisations including Mary’s House Women’s Refuge, Smith Family, RACS, Zonta Club of North Sydney, NSW Cancer Council, Guringai Festival and Taronga Zoo to raise awareness and funds. We are committed to environmentally sustainable practices as demonstrated in our recent CupArt exhibition and the ‘Bag Depot’ campaign at Northside Produce Market.

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4 COMMUNITY EVENTS

7 KIDS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

8 NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET

10 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES: ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

13 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES: WEEKLY CLASSES

16 MUSIC AND DANCE

18 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

21 LIFESTYLE AND TECHNOLOGY

23 HEALTH AND WELLBEING: ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

25 HEALTH AND WELLBEING: WEEKLY WORKSHOPS

29 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL

30 ENROLMENT FORM

31 CONTACT DETAILS@nthsydcentre

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CONTENTS


COMMUNITY EVENTS

Term 3 • Sat 12 Aug • 1 - 4pm • FREE

Calling volunteers to join us for afternoon tea and a generous dose of community spirit as we sip tea and stuff breast cushions given to women in Sydney hospitals to increase their comfort after mastectomies. Zonta’s sole aim is to serve and advocate for women everywhere.

ZONTA NORTH SYDNEY: BREAST CARE CUSHION SIP & STUFF

Throughout NovemberChristmas is a time when all Australians should feel they belong, regardless of circumstances. The Smith Family’s Toy & Book Appeal is your opportunity to help bring a smile to a disadvantaged child’s face this Christmas. NSCC will be collecting donations of gifts throughout November 2017 in support of this initiative.

SMITH FAMILY CHRISTMAS TOY & BOOK APPEAL

Term 4 • Sat 07 Oct • 9 - 11am • FREEAs part of Mental Health Week’s Lost Bird Found Project, create a beautiful origami bird. The birds will be hidden around North Sydney and the local area during the month of October to help raise awareness of mental health issues. www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/lostbirdfound Tutor: Sayoko Burton

LOST BIRD FOUND: ORIGAMI BIRDS

Term 3 • Fri 25 Aug • 7 - 9pm • $15.00 The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe is an inspirational new documentary, celebrating the remarkable resilience and spirit of four African Australian women. All fled violence and sexual abuse in their homelands, eventually finding a safe haven in Australia. Heartfelt and ultimately uplifting, the film offers a message of hope and support for women and children who have suffered around the world, whether in the context of war, or in a domestic situation. Q&A featuring Director Ros Horin.

FILM NIGHT AND Q&A: THE BAULKHAM HILLS AFRICAN LADIES TROUPE

Open Day 2016

COMMUNITY FILMS

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Term 3 • Mon 17 Jul • 6:30 - 9:30pm • Free Joan Baez: How Sweet The Sound (2009) explores 50 years of the life and career of American folk legend and human rights activist, Joan Baez. Features candid interviews with Bob Dylan, husband David Harris, David Crosby, Steve Earle, Roger McGuinn and more.

FILM NIGHT & SINGALONG: JOAN BAEZ: HOW SWEET THE SOUND

Term 3 • Fri 22 Sep • 7 - 9:30pm • Gold coin donationAs 18-year-old Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) answers questions on the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” flashbacks show how he got there. Part of a stable of young thieves after their mother dies, Jamal and his brother, Salim, survive on the streets of Mumbai. Salim finds the life of crime agreeable, but Jamal scrapes by with small jobs until landing a spot on the game show.

COMMUNITY FILM NIGHT: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

Term 4 • Mon 09 Oct • 6:30 - 9:30pm • FREE Walk the Line is a 2005 American biographical drama film directed by James Mangold and based on the early life and career of country music artist Johnny Cash. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Robert Patrick. The film focusses on Cash’s early life, his romance with June Carter, and his ascent to the country music scene, as based on his autobiographies.

FILM NIGHT & SINGALONG: WALK THE LINE

Term 3 • Mon 11 Sep • 8 - 9:15pm • FREE Term 3 • Fri 15 Sep • 1 - 2pm • FREE Term 4 • Fri 01 Dec • 1 - 2pm • FREETerm 4 • Mon 04 Dec • 8 - 9:15 pm • FREEEach term our Monday Night and Friday lunchtime choirs showcase their talents. Come and sing along!

CHOIR CONCERT

MUSIC

Term 4 • Sat 21 Oct • 10am - 12pm • FREESafeTALK is a workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become suicide aware. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Presented by Living Works, auspiced by Lifeline.

SAFETALK

Term 3 • Fri 11 Aug • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $15.00An evening with Richard Gill, AO and James Valentine, ABC Radio. Richard is one of Australia’s pre-eminent and most admired conductors specialising in opera, musical theatre and vocal and choral training and is internationally respected as a music educator. Richard’s work in developing young musicians and creating opportunities for them is recognised world-wide. Richard is committed to the promotion of music education in children as a foundation for their learning “Music education does not just make children more musical; it unleashes their creative powers” (Limelight Magazine Jan 2013)

IN CONVERSATION: RICHARD GILL AND JAMES VALENTINE

TALKS


STUDENT AND TUTOR EXHIBITION 2017

Sat 11 Nov • 10:00 - 4:00pm • FREEFrom life drawing and live music to fabulous food and outdoor Tai Chi, North Sydney Community Centre’s (NSCC) Open Day has something for everyone. Come and discover the wide-range of events, courses and community services on offer while enjoying a day of free entertainment, free workshops, creative demonstrations, live music and market stalls. Join in some family fun including a kids animal farm, colourful craft and face-painting run by our Explorers Playgroup. Check website for more Open Day details: www.northsydneycentre.com.au

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Opening - Fri 10 Nov • 6.30pm - 8.30pm • FREE Exhibition - Sat 11 Nov • 10.00am - 4.00pm • FREE

Toast the opening of the Student and Tutor Exhibition with a glass of wine while enjoying the fabulous art display. This annual exhibition is an opportunity for our students and tutors to exhibit their works including printmaking, painting, ceramics, drawing and weaving. Some artworks available for purchase.

NSCCOPENS ITS DOORS


KIDS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Term 3: Wed 19 Jul • 10 - 12:30pm • $6 / $12 Term 4: Tues 10 Oct • 10 - 12:30pm • $6 / $12

Explorers Playgroup provides creative play sessions for under 5’s, spread across three light-filled rooms and a beautiful playground. Experienced play leaders set up a wide range of activities to suit the needs of children, with an emphasis on child-initiated play supervised by a parent or carer in a relaxed and friendly environment.

EXPLORERS PLAYGROUP

Term 3 • Mon 28 - Thur 31 Aug • 10am - 12:30pm • $6 / $12Come along, get messy and crafty for Father’s Day! The Explorers Playgroup are bringing out the paint, glue, scissors, coloured paper and sparkly bits to encourage creative gift making for all the lucky dads out there.

FATHER’S DAY CRAFT TERM 32.5 to 3yrs: Fri 28 Jul • 9:30 - 10am • $120.00 • 8 classes3 - 4yrs: Fri 28 Jul • 10:15 - 11am • $160.00 • 8 classes4 - 5yrs: Fri 28 Jul • 11:15am - 12pm • $160.00 • 8 classes

TERM 42.5 to 3yrs: Fri 13 Oct • 9:30 - 10am • $105.00 • 7 classes3 - 4yrs: Fri 13 Oct • 10:15 - 11am • $140.00 • 7 classes4 - 5yrs: Fri 13 Oct • 11:15am - 12pm • $140.00 • 7 classesChildren discover the fundamental connection of body and voice to music. These highly regarded, fun filled classes cleverly integrate music education while enhancing your child’s development. The integrity of the program is still recognised by many families including professional musicians who have enrolled their children for years. To enrol visit www. bridgestomusic/enrolment or contact Jane Boyd 0403 470 101.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Term 4 • Mon 11 - Thur 14 Dec • 10am - 12:30pm • $6 / $12With Christmas just around the corner come and join the craft making fun at Explorers Playgroup in the lead up to the festive season. Enjoy making festive cards and creative gifts for the whole family!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT

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Term 3 • Sat 16 Sep • 10 - 11am • FREEHolly Davis is an inspired wholefood chef, author, educator and co-founder of Sydney’s Iku Wholefoods. Holly has been fermenting for over four decades and is launching her new book Ferment - a practical guide to the ancient art of

culturing foods at the markets. Fermenting fun, probiotic cultures to take home and books to buy.

BOOK LAUNCH: HOLLY DAVIS

NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET 1ST & 3RD SAT

The freshest seasonal produce on the North Shore. There’s more to this market than just shopping. It’s about the relationships, the farmers and growers, the community and connection to the environment. “The market brings fabulous produce, happy customers and a fantastic community of stall holders all together in the beautiful outdoor setting of Civic Park.” says Lisa our devoted Northside Produce Market Co-ordinator. We are here - rain, hail or shine, with the dedicated traders who provide quality produce and knowledge with a dose of good ole market banter. Free parking in Ridge St Car Park. Free kids playground and “Kids Spot” activities. Check website for details.

Term 3 • Sat 19 Aug • 7:30 - 8:30am • FREE Term 3 • Sat 19 Aug • 9 - 10am • FREETerm 4 • Sat 2 Dec • 7:30 - 8:30am • FREE Term 4 • Sat 2 Dec • 9 - 10am • FREEJoin devoted food advocate Tawnya Bahr on an engaging behind the scenes tour of Northside Produce Market. Meet the producers, find out what inspires them, their stories, how they grow, rear, bake and make their goods. Bookings are essential. Preference given to those who are new to this experience. Supported by North Sydney Council.

NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET TOUR (ADULTS ONLY)

MARKET DATESJULY 1 & 15 AUG 5 & 19SEPT 2 & 16 OCT 7 & 21NOV 4 & 18 DEC 2 & 16

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Term 3 • Sat 1 Jul • 8am - 12:00pm • FREE Term 3 • Sat 2 Sep • 8am - 12:00pm • FREE Term 4 • Sat 7 Oct • 8am - 12:00pm • FREE Term 4 • Sat 4 Nov • 8am - 12:00pm • FREEFrom the brakes to the bells, a bicycle expert checks and tunes-up your bicycle to make your riding experience more safe and comfortable. First come – first served. See website for further details. Supported by North Sydney Council

TUNE IN & CHECK UP FOR YOUR BICYCLE

AFTER SCHOOL CARE ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN Contact: PETER HOGAN [email protected]

Term 4 • Sat 18 Nov • 10 - 10:30am • FREENew children’s entertainment group Wormticklers sees Roy Aubergine and his all star band boogie down and get you growing! Be inspired to plant and eat directly from your garden.

WORMTICKLERS BAND LAUNCH

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Term 3 • Sun 17 Sep • 10am - 4pm • $195.00Coiled basketry is one of the oldest craft techniques known, and the spiral stitch pattern is used by various cultures around the world. Discuss the history and culture of basket making and discover the ancient and contemplative craft of making beautiful baskets from plant fibres and use a variety of plant materials and linen thread to create a coiled basket which is stitched together.Tutor: Meredith Peach

BASKETRY: COILING WITH SPIRAL STITCH

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

Term 3 • Sun 06 Aug • 10am - 4pm • $175.00Term 4 • Sun 19 Nov • 10am - 4pm • $175.00Learn how to weave your own small, recycled Bolga basket using recycled plastic and colourful fabric from Ghana using the over-under traditional Bolga basket weaving technique. While you weave, talk about traditional life in Bolga, and Frafra culture from which this basket weaving tradition evolved and still flourishes today. Leave with a recycled basket hand made by you!Tutor: Godwin Yidana

BOLGA BASKETS NEW

Term 3 • Sun 27 Aug • 10am - 4pm • $175.00 Term 4 • Sun 15 Oct • 10am - 4pm • $175.00 Join us for a hands-on exploration in the traditional art of carving wooden spoons from a tree. Start the day with a responsibly sourced log and turn it into a beautiful wooden spoon using an axe, a knife and your hands.Tutor: Jeff Donne

CARVE A SPOON FROM A TREE NEW

Term 4 • Sat 18 Nov • 10am - 2pm • $95.00This one day workshop is a great introduction to cartooning, taking you through the basics of drawing and designing your own cartoon characters. Learn to draw cartoon faces, cartoon bodies in movement, and character design tips to help you create your own characters.Tutor: Luke Marcatili

CARTOONINGFOR BEGINNERS

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Term 3 • Sun 3 Sep • 10am - 2:30pm • $225.00 An introduction to learn the different types of knots and create a wall hanging using beautiful cotton rope from Barcelona. With two rolls of rope, copper pieces and a timber rod, create a hanging approximately 500mm x 1200mm. Feel free to bring your own piece of driftwood or stick.Tutor: Natalie Miller

MACRAME

Term 3: Sun 20 Aug • 10am - 4pm • $175.00Term 4: Sun 12 Nov • 10am - 4pm • $175.00Learn this ancient craft with a modern twist, a step by step guide through the basics of felt-making. Moisture, heat and friction applied to wool fibres over time produce an extraordinary and utilitarian fabric. Design and make your own unique piece of felt and explore the resist method.Tutor: Gill Brooks

FELTMAKING NEW

Term 3 • Sun 13 Aug • 10am - 2pm • $120.00 Capturing the dynamism of the human face can be a challenge for an emerging artist. Look intensively at each component of the face and each step required to render a realistic result. Facial proportions and anatomy, features such as eyes, lips and nose, light and shade are all covered individually to provide knowledge and skills to draw a convincing face. All levels welcome.Tutor: Richard Byrnes

DRAWING FACES THE ESSENCE OF PORTRAITURENEW

Term 4 • Sun 15 Oct • 10am - 2pm • $120.00 Creating your own travel sketchbook is an enjoyable and evocative way to record your travel experiences. From detailed studies to quick gestural impressions, this class outlines techniques and methods to capture the essence of what you see on your travels. Tutor: Richard Byrnes

CREATING A TRAVEL SKETCHBOOK

Term 4 • Sat 18 Nov • 2 - 5pm • $80.00 Create ceramic ornaments for the festive season. Complete decorations for the Christmas tree, personalised gift tags, magnets, and other small items for home and holiday gifts using a variety of decorative techniques.Tutor: Katherine Myers

CERAMIC DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMASNEW

Term 4 • 2 Classes • Sun 22 Oct • 10am - 12:30pm • $150.00Do you love jewellery and wish you could give it a personal touch? Learn the art of silver jewellery making using the wax casting method. Learn the process from carving and preparing waxes to be cast in metal to cleaning and polishing your own piece to take home. Casting costs additional $30-$70 approx, depending on ring. Tutor: Bridget Kennedy

CAST A SILVER RING NEW

Term 4 • Sun 3 Dec • 10am - 4pm • $225.00 This workshop is for LDP starter grads who want to take it to the next level. Experiment with colour and composition, revisit and improve your original work, create partner designs or develop brand new designs. This is an opportunity to extend your creative skills and enjoy the energising and relaxing experience of flow. Tutor: Julie Paterson

LOOKDRAWPRINT EXTENDED CLASSNEW


Term 4 • Sun 26 Nov • 10am - 4pm • $195.00 A practical, fun approach to enhance your inking, printing and carving process. Advance your skills and push the boundaries of lino printing making. Suitable for Intermediate + Tutor: Mark Rowden

RELIEF PRINTING WITH LINO ADVANCED

Term 3 • Sun 30 Jul • 10am - 4:00pm • $120.00 Caters for people that already know basic drawing skills but want to push themselves a little further to create some eye popping artwork. This workshop helps you focus on the essentials needed to create reflective surfaces to give the illusion of a 3D object within a drawing or watercolour/gouache mediums.Tutor: Katrina Hill

PAINTING & DRAWING REFLECTIONS

Term 3 • Sat 2 Sep • 9:30am - 3:30pm • $225.00 For many weaving is a very meditative process. A hand-woven tapestry explores the essence of colour, texture and fibre. Using hand dyed and beautifully coloured Australian wool, learn to weave and create a unique piece of art through exploring the use of colour and shape.Tutor: Natalie Miller

TAPESTRY WEAVING

Term 3 • Sun 17 Sep • 10am - 12:30pm • $175.00 Turn a plain mass produced stool into a seriously stylish piece of upholstered goodness using fabric you bring along to the class. Upholster the stool top using tools and techniques for a professional finish. Leave with the know how to apply this upholstery style to other furnishings.Tutors: Simone & Martine Kilo

UPHOLSTER A STOOL NEW

Term 3: Sat 12 Aug • 10am - 3pm • $80.00Term 4: Sat 28 Oct • 10am - 3pm • $80.00Discover this easy to learn method of using repetitive patterns to create abstract art. Focus your attention and develop a relaxing, meditative practice while drawing. Follow the mindful, step-by-step process that is the Zentangle method.Tutor: Lianne Woods

ZENTANGLESNEW

Term 3 • Sun 27 Aug • 10am - 2pm • $65.00 Learn Origami, the traditional Japanese art form of folding paper. Learn to fold flowers, boxes, animal shapes and more. Origami is fun, very creative and helps your hand eye coordination, mental focus, creativity and imagination. Let your creativity flow! Beginners and Intermediate level welcome. Tutor: Sayoko Burton

ORIGAMI

Term 4 • Sun 29 Oct • 10am - 3pm • $140.00 Integrating the Arts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) can be a transformative experience. Gain an understanding and appreciation of the ways mathematics and science can be applied in creative contexts, such as lumifold lanterns.Tutors: Melissa Silk & Annette Mauer

LUMIFOLD LANTERNS

Term 3 • Sun 27 Aug • 10am - 4pm • $150.00 From Blake to Rilke to Hollywood screenwriters, artists and writers repeatedly claim greater knowledge and insight when they sit down to practice their art. Suitable for anyone interested in philosophy, personal growth, creative problem solving, or writing for the self-help market.Tutor: Janet Fennell

WISDOM WRITINGNEWNEW


CREATIVE ACTIVITIES WEEKLY CLASSES

Term 3 • 7 Classes • Thu 20 Jul • 7 - 9:30pm • $175.00 Term 4 • 7 Classes • Thu 2 Nov • 7- 9:30pm • $175.00 If you love to draw the figure and wish to develop your expressive observational skills, this class is for you. Develop spontaneous drawing skills, observation of gesture, strategies for perspective and techniques to create 3D tonal effects. Discover creative contemporary approaches to life drawing and learn how to use various drawing media such as charcoal and pastels. Cover structural anatomy relating to life drawing, providing a strong foundation through visual analytical approaches. Additional $40 for life model applicable.Tutor: Pina Bartolo

BEAUTIFUL BODIES LIFE DRAWING

Term 3 • 6 Classes • Sat 22 Jul • 10am - 12pm • $180.00No matter what style of cartooning you are interested in or what skill level you are starting at, in this course you will learn the underlying techniques that will allow you to start drawing cartoon characters and telling your own jokes and stories.Tutor: Luke Marcatili

CARTOONING

Term 4 • 6 Classes • Wed 25 Oct • 6:30 - 9pm • $200 Wanting to turn your memories into memoir, record family history, publish your travels, post a blog or make the leap into biography-based fiction? Find out where to begin, why the imagination supports truth, how selection determines story structure, what makes great prose and which elements of craft underpin art.Tutor: Janet Fennell

CREATIVE WRITING MEMOIR & LIFE WRITING

Term 3 • 6 Classes • Wed 2 Aug • 6:30 - 9pm • $200Think you’ve got a book or blog in you, but you’re not sure how to begin? Learn where to start, what makes great prose and how craft enhances art. Plot, character, setting, theme, pace, style, editing, revision: have your questions answered and develop a practical, productive writing routine. Suitable for new and emerging writers.Tutor: Janet Fennell

CREATIVE WRITING 1

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Term 4 • 4 Classes • Sat 14 Oct • 2 - 4:30pm • $120.00 Reawaken your natural ability and joy in drawing! Whether you consider yourself a beginner or an intermediate draftsperson wanting to improve, Basics and Beyond guides you through your skill level to reach your own potential and help you achieve a realistic artwork or push you a little further in your drawing ability.Tutor: Katrina Hill

DRAWING BASICS AND BEYOND


MONDAY MORNING Term 3 • 9 classes • Mon 17 Jul • 10am - 1pm • $270.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Mon 9 Oct • 10am - 1pm • $270.00Tutor: Alex Snellgrove

MONDAY EVENING Term 3 • 9 classes • Mon 17 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Mon 9 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • $200.00Tutor: Melanie WaughTHURSDAY EVENING Term 3 • 9 classes • Thu 20 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Thu 12 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • $200.00Tutor: Anthony Buselli

Develop your individual creativity. Learn to compose an image for painting, mix and match colour and capture dynamic light and shade. Gain a variety of skills including dry brush, glazing, opaque work, blending and more.

EXPRESSIVE PAINTING

Term 3 • 8 Classes • Wed 26 Jul • 7 - 9:30pm • $240.00 Term 4 • 8 Classes • Wed 18 Oct • 7 - 9:30pm • $240.00Do you have a new digital SLR camera and don’t know where to begin? Not getting the results you were hoping for? Covers basic, macro, sport and landscape photography. Discover how shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings change and affect your images. Identify each shooting situation and adjust your gear accordingly. Tutor: Samantha Van Stralendorff

PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINNERS 1

Term 3 • 4 classes • Sat 12 Aug • 10am - 12:30pm • $150.00 Term 4 • 4 classes • Sat 14 Oct • 10am - 12:30pm • $150.00Develop your photography interest and learn new skills in portraiture, fast and slow shutter speed photography and landscapes. Be introduced to editing software and better your digital workflow and output of images. Tailored to digital SLR cameras and students who have completed Photography Beg. 1 or equivalent.Tutor: Samantha Van Stralendorff

PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINNERS 2 TAKING YOUR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Term 3 • 8 classes • Wed 26 Jul • 7 - 9:30pm • $240.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Wed 18 Oct • 7 - 9:30pm • $240.00Further explore your camera to start shooting a greater variety of images in manual mode. Explore food photography, sunrise shooting and a variety of photography types. Learn about lenses, light, image manipulation, hardware and software. For those with a foundation level understanding of a digital SLR camera.Tutor: Ray Williams

PHOTOGRAPHY INTERMEDIATE

Term 3 • 8 classes • Thu 27 Jul • 7:30 - 10pm • $240.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Thu 19 Oct • 7:30 - 10pm • $240.00Explore in greater depth the technicalities of portrait and food photography and the software needs of advanced users. Designed for students with intermediate or similar photography knowledge. Please note some photography classes may be substituted for weekend sessions. Tutor: Ray Williams

PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED

Minimun numbers required for classes and courses to go ahead. You will be notified if class numbers are low.


TUESDAY Term 3 • 9 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 6:30 - 9:30pm • $270.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 6:30 - 9:30pm • $270.00 Tutor: Pim Hodge

WEDNESDAY Term 3 • 9 classes • Wed 26 Jul • 6:30 - 9:30pm • $270.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Wed 18 Oct • 6:30 - 9:30pm • $270.00 Tutor: Pim Hodge

FRIDAY Term 3 • 9 classes • Fri 21 Jul • 6:30 - 9:30pm • $270.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Fri 13 Oct • 6:30 - 9:30pm • $270.00 Tutor: Elsa Jara

SATURDAY Term 3 • 9 classes • Sat 22 Jul • 9:30am - 12:30pm • $270.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Sat 14 Oct • 9:30am - 12:30pm • $270.00 Tutor: Katherine Myers

Learn the fundamentals of hand building, glazing, decorating and wheel work. Progress to sculpture, glazing and slip decoration. Equipment and firingcosts are included. Purchase clay from tutor, approx $15.

POTTERY

Term 3 • 6 classes • Sat 29 Jul • 1:30 - 4:30pm • $200.00A practical, fun approach to lino printing. Learn the fundamentals of drawing and carving your image, the inking and printing process. Discover how to transcribe your photos, images and drawings into a finished artwork. Explore different techniques, including B&W prints, multi-coloured prints and watercoloured prints. Suitable for all levels. Tutor: Mark Rowden

RELIEF PRINTING WITH LINO

TUESDAY Term 3 • 9 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 10am - 1pm • $270.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 10am - 1pm • $270.00

THURSDAY Term 3 • 9 classes • Thu 27 Jul • 10am - 1pm • $270.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Thu 19 Oct • 10am - 1pm • $270.00

In a relaxed and social environment, slowly build confidence to create soft and dramatic effects with the beautiful world of watercolours. A mixed level class where beginners receive tuition in using paint and water, basic drawing skills, composition and tonal values along with dry and wet techniques and colour mixing. All levels welcome.

Tutor: Lyndall Mckee

WATERCOLOURS

Term 3 • 6 classes • Thu 3 Aug • 6:30 - 9pm • $180.00 Term 4 • 6 classes • Thu 26 Oct • 6:30 - 9pm • $180.00Blast through your blocks, side-step procrastination, break bad habits and cultivate confidence as you make weekly progress on your writing project. In-class exercises and individually targeted assignments hone your skills and lift your writing to the best that it can be. The focus is character, setting, story/plot, theme, the main priority is just ‘getting it down’ so come prepared to write. Pre-requisite: having completed a course with Janet Fennell previously. Tutor: Janet Fennell

WEEKLY WRITING GROUP

Term 3 • 3 classes • Fri 4 Aug • 10am - 1pm • $120.00 Term 4 • 3 classes • Fri 3 Nov • 10am - 1pm • $120.00Do you wish you could undertake any drawing without trepidation? Would you like to accurately draw what you see? Open up the secrets and fundamentals of drawing in a way that is accessible and fun. Tutor: Richard Byrnes

YOU CAN DRAW ANYTHING


MUSIC AND DANCE

Term 4 • Sat 4 Nov • 2 - 4pm • $30.00Get your feet tapping and your hips swaying to popular Bollywood beats with choreographer Aditi Bhalla. Bollywood dance features a mixture of dance forms and fusions of Indian classical, Indian folk dance, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and everything else you can imagine! Open to all levels of dance experience.Tutor: Aditi Bhalla

BOLLYWOOD DANCENEW

Term 3 • 8 classes • Mon 24 Jul • 7:45 - 9:15pm • $150.00Joan Baez, American folk singer, musician and activist; the distinctive female voice of the folk rock era; a beacon & profound influence to generations. Come and raise your voice to songs such as Donna

Donna, There But For Fortune and Love Song to A

Stranger. No experience needed. All voices welcome.Tutor: Kate Maclurcan

CHOIR JOAN BAEZ

Term 3 • 8 classes • Fri 21 Jul • 9 - 10am • $100.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Fri 20 Oct • 9 - 10am • $100.00A lively, upbeat dance class to exercise your body and mind. Line Dancing is a fun way to dance socially without a dance partner. Dancing styles to get your ‘boots scootin’ include Country Western, Swing, Waltz, Cha Cha, Salsa and more. Tutor: Jodie Robb

BOOT SCOOTIN’ NEW

Term 3 • 8 classes • Fri 28 Jul • 12:30 - 2pm • $135.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Fri 13 Oct • 12:30 - 2pm • $135.00When you sing out loud, musical vibrations move through you, producing satisfying and therapeutic sensations. Join us in this warm friendly, relaxed group. You get to choose the songs - anywhere from A White Sportscoat to Zippity Doo Daa. And then join us for coffee nearby afterwards. All voices welcome.Tutor: Kate Maclurcan

CHOIR (LUNCHTIME) BRING MUSIC TO LIFE


Term 3 • 2 classes • Sun 27 Aug • 1 - 4pm • $130.00Discover authentic gypsy licks in different keys, play different strumming patterns and learn the famous La Pompe which is the guitar strumming style used in gypsy jazz also known as manouche. Suitable if you understand the basics of guitar and have been playing for two years or more. Course notes to help prepare for the class are provided. Tutor: Eugene Mitchell

GUITAR GYPSY JAZZ

BEGINNERS Term 3 • 8 classes • Mon 24 Jul • 6:30 - 8pm • $185.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Mon 16 Oct • 6:30 - 8pm • $185.00Learn guitar from one of Sydney’s most experienced tutors. From tuning, simple grade 1 reading, the major scale, first position chords, counting & strumming rhythms,learning the notes on your fretboard & performing easy hit songs. Bring your own nylon or steel string acoustic guitar.

GUITAR

Term 4 • 8 classes • Mon 16 Oct • 7:45 - 9:15pm • $150.00Johnny Cash, son of a cotton farmer, became a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose rockabilly style innovatively mixed country, rock, blues and gospel. His close friend Bob Dylan called him ‘the epitome of Country music.’ Come & join us in singing classics like Ring of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues,

Jackson, I Still Miss Someone & I Walk The Line. No experience needed. All voices welcome.Tutor: Kate Maclurcan

CHOIR JOHNNY CASH

Term 3 • 8 classes • Tue 25 Jul 6:30 - 8pm • $185.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Tue 17 Oct 6:30 - 8pm • $185.00This course is for those who have completed Level 1 Beginners or who have prior experience playing guitar. Subjects include: expanded rhythms, reading chord charts, the use of bar chords, basic finger style, Blues basics, riff’s and improvisation, the C.A.G.E.D system, keys and chord progressions. Increase your skills while exploring hit songs. Tutor: Karl Taylor

Term 3 • Sat 26 Aug • 2 - 4pm • $50.00Whether you’re brand new to dancing, looking to brush up your basics or keen to experience a fresh approach, here’s a great opportunity for some very special learning. From Lindy Hop to the Charleston - get a taste of the swing era.Tutor: Sydney Swing Patrol

SWING DANCE

Term 3 • 2 classes • Sun 13 Aug • 1 - 4pm • $160.00 Term 4 • 2 classes • Sun 12 Nov • 1 - 4pm • $160.00It’s cheap portable, fun and easy to play. Learn to read printed chord charts and master a variety of strums and styles to play simple tunes from traditional Hawaiian and Broadway hits to Crowded House. Bring your own or buy a ukulele from John. Tutor: John Chandler

UKULELE BEGINNERS

BEGINNERS Term 3 • 8 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 6:15 - 7:15pm • $165.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 6:15 - 7:15pm • $165.00Discover the unique sounds and texture of music playing this beautiful instrument. Learn to hold the violin correctly, use the bow with sensitivity and play simple tunes. Gain basic music reading skills and the confidence to continue.

INTERMEDIATETerm 3 • 8 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 7:30 - 8:30pm • $165.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 7:30 - 8:30pm • $165.00The violin is at home with many genres - Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Jazz and Contemporary. Extend your technique and sound through ensemble and solo playing. Tutor: Justin White

VIOLIN

INTERMEDIATE


FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Term 4 • Sun 19 Nov • 9am - 3pm • $210.00Learn to make Fetta, a perfect cheese to include in summer salads, pastry dishes or marinate to include on a mezze plate. Karen also shares how to make and use fresh curd.

FETTA & FRESH CURD

Term 3 • Sun 20 Aug • 9am - 3pm • $210.00Halloumi is a hard cheese made predominantly in Cyprus (Greece) from sheep and goat’s milk. Using goat’s milk, choose to finish your Halloumi as plain or add mint to be more traditional. Karen’s passion for produce promises a fun and informative class concluding with a delicious lunch starring cheese! Tutor: Karen Borg

HALLOUMI

Cheese maker Karen Borg from Willowbrae Chevre Farm creates award-winning delights with passion and a commitment to producing the finest quality cheeses. Located in the Hawkesbury Valley, Willowbrae produces a range of artisan goats’ milk cheeses.

With a busy picklery, cafes and a loyal following, Cornersmith are inspiring foodies on ethical food production, sustainable practices and community engagement. They are committed to raising awareness of makers, producers and growers.

Term 3 • Sat 2 Sep • 9am - 11:30am • $140.00Most food waste happens at the point of consumption. How can we reduce the amount of vegetables that end up in our bins? Come to this waste focused class and learn the tips and tricks that will make the most of your scraps. Take home a variety of seasonal preserved goods that make the most of your vegetables.

FOOD WASTE REDUCTIONNEW

Term 4 • Sat 2 Dec • 9 - 11am • $140.00 Making your own sodas from herbs and foraged plants is easier than you might think. Using the magic of fermentation learn how to make sparkling, low sugar sodas that can be enjoyed on their own or mixed for a wilder kind of cocktail.Tutor: Cornersmith

SODAS AND COCKTAILSNEW

CHEESEMAKING CORNERSMITH


Term 3 • Sun 6 Aug • 9:30am - 4pm • $220.00 Term 4 • Sun 12 Nov • 9:30am - 4pm • $220.00With a focus on kimchi - brined vegetables, sauerkrauts and kefir cheese, master fermenting, pickling and preserving methods passed down through centuries in this advanced, hands on course. Work with seasonal, organic produce, utilising the easy to use Ball Mason jarring system.

FERMENTING

Term 4 • Sun 15 Oct • 9:30am - 4pm • $220.00A characteristic of traditional Japanese food is the presence of a wide variety of fermented foods. Discover the fascinating history of this region and enjoy a very hands on class exploring traditional Japanese beverages, pickles and fermented foods.

JAPANESE PICKLING AND FERMENTING

Term 3 • Sat 9 Sep • 2:30 - 4:30pm • $90.00Eat Me Chutneys is a social enterprise that rescues wonky, discarded produce and turns it into delicious chutneys and preserves. And you can too! Learn about food waste and how to pickle and make chutneys out of a range of different wonky fruit and vegetables. Tutors: Jaya & Ankit Chopra

EAT ME CHUTNEYNEW

Fermenting is an increasingly popular method of food preservation that enhances the nutrient content of food, producing vitamins and enzymes that are beneficial for digestion.

Term 3 • Sun 30 Jul • 10am - 2pm • $140.00Fluffy but firm, delicate yet strong, learn how to make a perfect soufflé and really show off when you host your next dinner party! Learn to make a sweet and savoury soufflé and discover the do’s and don’ts of mastering the art of the soufflé. Tutor: Duncan Fitzpatrick

MASTERING THE ART OF SOUFFLÉNEW

Term 4 • Sun 5 Nov • 10am - 1pm • $140.00Enjoy the explosion of flavours that is Mexican street food! Learn to whip up fresh tortillas and quesadillas, guacamole, and salsa! All food created on the day is consumed with gusto, and enjoyed with a glass of wine. Learn the difference between a tortilla, a taco and a quesadilla or fresh salsa vs. cooked salsa. Tutor: Anna Phillips

MEXICAN STREET FOOD

Term 3 • Fri 15 Sep • 6:30 - 9pm • $90.00Join Karen on a tasting journey through Pinot Noir growing regions of Australia and New Zealand. Taste sparkling, table and funky examples of Pinot plus a couple from the homelands of Burgundy in France and take away some facts and fiction on this ‘pernickety’ grape varietal.Tutor: Karen Macalister Hohnen

PINOT NOIR

Term 3 • Sun 10 Sept • 9:30am - 4pm • $220.00Make naturally double fermented Kombucha fruit cocktails, health tonics, kanji, kvass and ginger beers. Investigate ancient fermented honey meads, explore milk based Kefir smoothies and refreshing water based Kefir drinks.Tutor: Stephen Hogwood

PROBIOTIC BEVERAGES

FERMENTING


Term 4 • Sun 22 Oct • 10am - 4pm • $180.00 Learn to make healthy vegan meals with delicious recipes inspired from around the world. Dishes include quick pickles, dark chocolate truffles, lentils, mushroom balls, yum yums with cashew cream, buckwheat crepes with curry aioli and Moroccan veggie burgers. Gluten free options available. Tutor: Marcea Klein

VEGAN COOKING

Term 3 • Sun 13 Aug • 10am - 4pm • $180.00 Sourdough bread can be made with two simple ingredients (plus the proper techniques) and improves the flavour, nutrition, and digestibility of your bread. Learn to bake and create crusty sourdough bread, pancakes, pizzas and/or muffins to take home. Tutor: Marcea Klein

SOURDOUGH BREAD MAKINGNEW

Northside Prduce Market Civic Park, 220 Miller Street, North Sydney

1st & 3rd Saturday of the month8am-12pm, Free parking and kids adventure playground

Marcea Klein is a leader in the field of wellness, macrobriotics and wholefoods. Holly Davis is an impassioned educator on the benefits of whole food, organic and biodynamic farming practices.

Term 3 • Sun 17 Sept • 4 - 6:30pm • $90.00 Term 4 • Sun 26 Nov • 4 - 6:30pm • $90.00With the Sydney Oyster Girls, discover the anatomy of oysters and how to properly open them. Safely shuck your own oysters and consume with different dressings. Then try a variety of Australian oysters all paired with matching wines. Tutor: Maria Barkman

OYSTERS & WINE: A SHUCKING WORKSHOPNEW

Term 4 • Sun 29 Oct • 10am - 3:00pm • $180.00Holly Davis is an inspired wholefood chef, author and educator and co-founder of Sydney’s Iku Wholefoods. Holly shows you how to make nutritious wholefood components as time permits through the week, so you have the makings of complete, delicious meals in a trice. Tutor: Holly Davis

LITTLE BLACK DRESS OF WHOLEFOOD COOKINGNEW

WHOLEFOOD COOKING


LIFESTYLE AND TECHNOLOGY

Term 3 • Sat 5 Aug • 10am - 2:30pm • $100.00 Come and explore the turn of 19th century fashion, from the high-neck Edwardian blouse through to the swinging 20s. An extensive private collection and collectables are available to examine fabrics, construction and why these garments were made and worn. Step out of the corset and move into the liberated fashions of today!Tutor: Eleanor Keene

A PASSION FOR FASHIONNEW

Term 3 • Sat 16 Sep • 2 - 4pm • $85.00 Create your own concrete planters. Learn how to mix concrete from scratch, learn about moulds and decorate and design artwork onto a pre made planter with all materials provided. Try a marble look for your concrete and gain tips and tricks to create different effects. Tutor: Hilary Woodfine

CONCRETE PLANTERSNEW

Term 3 • Sat 5 Aug • 10am - 12:30pm • FREE Learn to develop your cycling skills to become an effective bike rider in Sydney. Hear about your rights and responsibilities, how to plan your route and learn to control your bike off road and on. Practice individual drills and typical scenarios faced by bike riders when cycling on the street. Supported by North Sydney CouncilTutor: Bikewise

CYCLING IN THE CITYNEW

Term 3 • Sat 29 Jul • 10am - 1pm • $60.00 Term 4 • Sat 4 Nov • 10am - 1pm • $60.00Discover cognitive exercises to enhance an active and fluid mind. Regular mental exercises build cognitive reserves and neural connections. Learn the techniques to decrypt codewords - a challenging mind game and have fun solving them! Tutor: Linda Oakey

ACTIVE MINDS NEW

Term 3 • Sun 27 Aug • 1:30pm - 4:30pm • $95.00 Beeswax wraps are not only eco-friendly but also very practical! Learn how to make your own reusable and natural wraps. Whether you want to wrap your fruit and vegetables, cheese and a loaf of bread or simply cover a bowl – beeswax wraps are the perfect replacement for plastic wrap.Tutor: Kirsty Mootz

BEES WAX WRAPSNEW


BEGINNERS Term 3 • 9 classes • Thu 27 Jul • 6:15 - 9:15pm • $260.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Thu 12 Oct • 6:15 - 9:15pm • $260.00Sharpen your mind playing this time-honoured game of strategy. Learn the rules and expand the hand you play (Eastern and Western taught). Beginners learn rules and strategies.

SOCIAL PLAYERSTerm 3 • 9 classes • Thu 27 Jul • 6:15 - 9:15pm • $155.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Thu 12 Oct • 6:15 - 9:15pm • $155.00Enjoy your social game as you enhance your skill, strategy and calculation. Social players need two terms experience or equivalent.Tutor: Ron Yap

MAHJONG:

MY MAC AND ITerm 4 • Sun 26 Nov • 10am - 4pm • $85.00 Feng Shui is a complex and sophisticated system that allows us to fully understand the interaction of energy between people and their environment – and best determine how to harness the laws of nature to our benefit. Learn the key principles and philosophy behind Feng Shui and how to practise Feng Shui in your surroundings. Tutor: Grace Niu

FENG SHUI: THE FIVE ELEMENTS NEW

Term 4 • Sun 5 Nov • 2 - 4pm • $85.00 A step by step guide to making a hanging kokedama, the materials and how to keep them alive. The kokedama originated in Japan in the 1600s and they were invented to allow Bonsais to live outside a pot. The plant’s root system is wrapped with layers of moss, soil and bound with string, transforming it into a sculptural art form.Tutor: Hilary Woodfine

KOKEDAMA

Term 3 • 2 classes • Mon 4 Sep • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $50.00Ready to enter the world of Facebook and connect with friends old and new? Learn how to set up your Facebook profile and make it as safe and secure as possible. Topics covered include putting photos on your profile, finding, making & deleting Facebook friends, following and connecting with people, creating events and joining groups and pages that interest you. BYO laptop.Tutor: Kenny Douglas

FACEBOOK FIRST STEPS

Term 4 • 2 classes • Mon 13 Nov • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $50.00Ever thought the photos you take on your iPhone aren’t quite what they could be? Want to get more out of your iPhone camera? Come along to this series of classes and be enlightened to the possibilities of mobile photography. Tutor: Kenny Douglas

IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Term 4 • 2 classes • Mon 16 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $50.00 Harness the full power of your iPad, iPhone or iPod. Discover functions and fun tips and tricks for ease of usage. Focus on functions and settings, buying, using and managing Apps, utilising your phone to connect to the world and trouble shooting common everyday problems. Tutor: Kenny Douglas

MY APPLE DEVICES

Term 3 • 2 classes • Mon 31 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $50.00 Learn about your MacBook and the operating system itself, how your desktop looks, the dock and some fun tricks and hidden functions. Discover Time Machine and keyboard shortcuts, some native apps and troubleshoot common challenges. Please bring your own MacBook. Tutor: Kenny Douglas

MY FIRST MACBOOK

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

Term 3 • Sun 6 Aug • 3 - 5:30pm • $80.00 Winter is the season for preservation and storing our body’s energy. The laws in nature are - sow and grow in Spring, grow in Summer, harvest in Autumn and store in Winter. Our human bodies should follow the laws of nature to prevent illness and preserve health. Going with the laws of nature brings health; going against it brings illness. Tutor: Angela Tian Zhu

CHINESE MEDICINE: THE LAWS OF NATURE - WINTERNEW

Term 4 • Sun 5 Nov • 3 - 5:30pm • $80.00 When your body has heat, cold, dampness and dryness they all can affect your organs, soft tissues, ligaments etc. It can also affect your mental health, produce stagnation and create deficiency in your body. When the quantity builds up – the quantity changes and brings danger to your body’s brain, heart, liver and bowel. Traditional Chinese Medicine helps you to understand your body and change the process of building up the quantity to have quality of life!Tutor: Angela Tian Zhu

CHINESE MEDICINE: THE EFFECTS OF THE ELEMENTSNEW

Term 3 • Sun 3 Sep 10am - 1pm • $80.00 Learn the basics of essential oils - what they are, why you want to use them, the difference in brand and quality and how to incorporate them into your everyday life. Use essential oils as an holistic alternative to many common issues. Create your own custom take home body scrub, cleaning spray, ready to use roller ball and a sample of your favourite oil. Tutor: Veronica Lee

ESSENTIAL OILS

Term 3 • Sun 17 Sep • 2 - 5pm • $80.00 Pressure techniques applied to reflexes in the hands and feet can reduce stress and tension, improve bodily functions and promote deep relaxation. Learn to give a relaxing foot spa and simple relaxation techniques to practise at home. Bring a large towel and pillow. Tutor: Cassie Howard

FOOT REFLEXOLOGYNEW


Term 4 • Sat 28 Oct • 9:30am - 4pm • $140.00 Choose to thrive and flourish and take time out from your normal day to day life to reflect on the things that are important. Take a fresh look at where you are heading in the journey of your life: career, voluntary work or family life and explore where you want to go next in a safe, non-judgemental, supportive environment. Tutor: Paula Taylor

FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING WOMEN IN TRANSITION

Term 4 • Sun 22 Oct • 3 - 5:00pm • $30.00 This workshop explores the science of mantra meditation; why it can heal, promote health and help us feel more connected to others. Discuss recent research and the effects of chanting on mood and altruism. Receive a meditation technique to take away, along with tips on how to deepen an established practice. Tutor: Gemma Perry

MANTRA MEDITATION NEW

Term 3 • Sun 13 Aug • 10am - 12pm • $30.00 Term 4 • Sun 12 Nov • 10am - 12pm • $30.00Get together with like-minded people in a supportive and friendly environment, giving and receiving Reiki. The combined group energy is a beautiful experience. All levels of Reiki welcome (Level 1, 2 or Master Level).Tutor: Lynda Ann Kerr

REIKI SHARE GROUP

Term 3 • Sun 6 Aug • 11am - 12pm • $22.00 Term 4 • Sun 5 Nov • 11am - 12pm • $22.00Escape the stress and busyness of life and discover the benefits of meditation. Meditation has emerged as one of the most powerful self-help tools for sustaining and regaining good health. Be guided through a simple breath and body awareness meditation to assist you to relax your mind and body. Tutor: Lynda Ann Kerr

MEDITATION DROPPING INTO STILLNESS

Term 3 • Sat 29 Jul • 10am - 1pm • $80.00 Is hormonal change catching up with you? Discover the transformative healing power of botanical medicine: herbal teas, herbal and nutritional tablets, herbal tinctures, diet and lifestyle factors and essential oils to transition through menopause with ease. Learn which herbs, oils or products to use, how and when to utilise them. Tutor: Marianne Barta

MANAGE MENOPAUSE NATURALLY NEW


WEDNESDAYTerm 3 • 9 classes • Wed 19 Jul • 9 - 10am • $135.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Wed 11 Oct • 9 - 10am • $135.00

FRIDAYTerm 3 • 9 classes • Fri 21 Jul • 10:30 - 11:30am • $135.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Fri 13 Oct • 10:30 - 11:30am • $135.00Rebalance your mind, body and soul by improving your flexibility, enhance mobility and range of motion with anti-arthritic exercises. Improve core strength to improve your balance and posture. Relax your nervous system by concluding the class with a healing and relaxing Gong Meditation.Tutor: Heather Crowe

STRETCH AND STRENGTH

HEALTH AND WELLBEING WEEKLY WORKSHOPS

GENERAL MONDAYTerm 3 • 9 classes • Mon 17 Jul • 10 - 11am • $95.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Mon 9 Oct • 10 - 11am • $95.00

GENERAL THURSDAYTerm 3 • 9 classes • Thu 20 Jul • 10 - 11:00am • $95.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Thu 12 Oct • 10 - 11:00am • $95.00

INTERMEDIATE TUESDAYTerm 3 • 9 classes • Tue 18 Jul • 10 - 11:00am • $95.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Tue 10 Oct • 10 - 11:00am • $95.00A high and low impact aerobic exercise class suited for the over 50’s. All fitness levels are welcome although students enrolling must be able to get down and up off the floor with ease. This class also contains a strength training component. Pre-requisite for Intermediate : Attended one SYA term or a similar exercise programme. Tutor: Marion Claridge

STAYING YOUNG & ACTIVE

Term 3 • 8 classes • Sat 22 Jul • 10 -11:30am • $160.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Sat 14 Oct • 10 -11:30am • $160.00Have fun strengthening and toning your waist while improving your co-ordination as you learn to perform clever hula tricks! These high-energy workouts can burn up to 200 calories in half an hour! Hoops provided and also available to purchase in class.Tutor: Bunny Star

HULA HOOPING

GENERAL FITNESS


TUESDAYSTerm 3 • 5 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 7 - 8:30pm • $95.00 Term 4 • 5 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 7 - 8:30pm • $95.00

WEDNESDAYS Term 3 • 5 classes • Wed 26 Jul • 12:30 - 1:30pm • $65.00 Term 4 • 5 classes • Wed 18 Oct • 12:30 - 1:30pm • $65.00Discover ways to experience living fully in the present moment, free from distractions and engaged completely with the here and now.Replace negative thoughts, change your moods and free yourself from unwanted habits. Offsite, fortnightly activity.Tutor: Malcolm Pearce, Walker Street, Nth Syd

DEEP MINDFULNESS

Term 3 • 8 classes • Mon 24 Jul • 8:45 - 9:45am • $120.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Mon 16 Oct • 8:45 - 9:45am • $120.00This mindful exercise improves energy and helps us when feeling low or anxious to create inner harmony, strengthen mental energy, relax and have a peaceful mind. Tutor: Angela Tian Zhu

TAI CHI & QI GONG: ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH

Term 3 • 8 classes • Mon 24 Jul • 7 - 8am • $120.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Mon 16 Oct • 7 - 8am • $120.00Tai Chi is a wonderful way to start to your day, using energy (qi) rather than muscular strength in a mixture of fast and slow movements - excellent for vitality, self-awareness and relaxation. Tutor: Angela Tian Zhu

TAI CHI: EARLY MORNING

MIND, BODY AND SOUL

Term 3 • 9 classes • Tue 18 Jul • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $60.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Tue 10 Oct • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $60.00

A low impact, non choreographed workout alternative to the conventional standing workouts. Stay seated for the duration of the class and move your upper and lower body aerobically to music.

Tutor: Marion Claridge

CHAIR AEROBICS

Term 3 • 9 classes • Thu 20 Jul • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $60.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Thu 12 Oct • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $60.00

This low intensity exercise class focuses on preventing falls and improving general wellbeing. Activities include: balance exercises; pilates core strength; fitball work; low intensity cardiovascular exercise; balance tasks; postural analysis and correction; strength training and flexibility exercises.

Tutor: Marion Claridge

CHANGES OVER 50

Term 3 • 9 classes • Mon 17 Jul • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $60.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Mon 9 Oct • 11:15am - 12:15pm • $60.00If you are over 50, new to exercise, returning to exercise, or in need of some exercise motivation, join us for this gentle, low impact exercise class. This class has an easy to learn aerobic dance component and a strength training component. Tutor: Marion Claridge

LIFE CHANGING FITNESS

LOW IMPACT FITNESS

Pensioner discount available on presentation of valid concession card.


PILATES

MONDAY (LINDA PEREIRA)Term 3 • 9 classes • Mon 17 Jul • 12:30 - 1:30pm • $140.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Mon 9 Oct • 12:30 - 1:30pm • $140.00 TUESDAY (HEATHER CROWE)Term 3 • 9 classes • Tue 18 Jul • 7:30 - 8:30pm • $140.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Tue 10 Oct • 7:30 - 8:30pm • $140.00

WEDNESDAY (HEATHER CROWE)Term 3 • 9 classes • Wed 19 Jul • 7:30 - 8:30pm • $140.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Wed 11 Oct • 7:30 - 8:30pm • $140.00

THURSDAY (LINDA PEREIRA)Term 3 • 9 classes • Thu 20 Jul • 12:30 - 1:30pm • $140.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Thu 12 Oct • 12:30 - 1:30pm • $140.00 SATURDAY 1 (HEATHER CROWE)Term 3 • 9 classes • Sat 22 Jul • 7:30 - 8:30am • $140.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Sat 14 Oct • 7:30 - 8:30am • $140.00

SATURDAY 2 (HEATHER CROWE)Term 3 • 9 classes • Sat 22 Jul • 8:30 - 9:30 am • $140.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Sat 14 Oct • 8:30 - 9:30 am • $140.00Feel stronger, more energised, flexible and lengthened through Pilates’ challenging, dynamic and fun techniques. Pilates focusses on the body’s core architectural system - the deep stabilising postural muscles of the spine and trunk. Suitable for people at all stages of life, Pilates also aids the treatment of back pain and helps reduce stress.

PILATES:

MONDAY 6 - 7PMTerm 3 • 10 classes • Mon 17 Jul • 6 - 7pm • $320.00 Term 4 • 10 classes • Mon 9 Oct • 6 - 7pm • $320.00

MONDAY 7 - 8PMTerm 3 • 10 classes • Mon 17 Jul • 7 - 8pm • $320.00 Term 4 • 10 classes • Mon 9 Oct • 7 - 8pm • $320.00

THURSDAY 6 - 7PMTerm 3 • 10 classes • Thu 20 Jul • 6 - 7pm • $320.00 Term 4 • 10 classes • Thu 12 Oct • 6 - 7pm • $320.00

THURSDAY 7 - 8PMTerm 3 • 10 classes • Thu 20 Jul • 7- 8pm • $320.00 Term 4 • 10 classes • Thu 12 Oct • 7- 8pm • $320.00Master all tennis strokes and strategies in a small group led by a trained tennis professional. Classes aimed at beginners. Sorry no concessions. Venue: Ridge Street Tennis Centre. See centre website for times and bookings.Tutor: Greg Lewis, North Sydney

TENNIS

MONDAYTerm 4 • 8 classes • Mon 16 Oct • 6:30 - 7:30am • $225.00

WEDNESDAYSTerm 4 • 8 classes • Wed 18 Oct • 6:30 - 7:30am • $225.00

SATURDAYTerm 4 • 8 classes • Sat 21 Oct • 7:30 - 8:30am • $225.00Enjoy social kayaking in a group atmosphere while developing paddling and fitness skills on beautiful Middle Harbour. Includes kayak, safety gear and instructor. Suitable for all ages 16+. Sorry no concessions.Tutor: Ben Chalmers, Middle Harbour

KAYAKING

Term 4 • 3 classes • Sat 14 Oct • 7 - 9am • $90.00Steeped in ancient history, enjoy the modern day dragon boating competitions. Join 20 paddlers, a sweep and a drummer to propel a long boat. Tutor: FFB Dragon Boating Club

DRAGON BOATING

OUTSIDE & OFFSITE ACTIVITIES


MONDAYTerm 3 • 8 classes • Mon 24 Jul • 6:15 - 7:30pm • $150.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Mon 16 Oct • 6:15 - 7:30pm • $150.00

WEDNESDAYTerm 3 • 8 classes • Wed 26 Jul • 6:15 - 7:30pm • $150.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Wed 18 Oct • 6:15 - 7:30pm • $150.00

Hatha Yoga combines postures, breath work and meditation to restore energy levels, increase oxygenated blood flow to the brain, revitalise and calm the nervous system and assist motivation and focus. All levels welcome.Tutor: Katie Judge

HATHA YOGA

Term 3 • 6 classes • Sun 13 Aug • 5:00 - 6:00pm • FREE Term 4 • 6 classes • Sun 29 Oct • 5:00 - 6:00pm • FREEExplore the spirit of laughter, with playful exercises designed to bring about heart felt laughter without force or humour. Laughter has many health promoting qualities and is a great stress buster. The session ends with a guided meditation. Please note this is not a traditional asana/posture based class. Bring yoga mat. Donations welcome. Tutor: Usuff Omar

LAUGHTER YOGA

WEDNESDAY Term 3 • 8 classes • Wed 26 Jul • 6:15 - 7:30am • $150.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Wed 18 Oct • 6:15 - 7:30am • $150.00Ashtanga yoga taught in a dynamic, safe, fun way. Build your strength, find your inner peace and spirituality. With care and patience anyone can practice yoga to their own level. All welcome.Tutor: Francesca Hendricks

ASHTANGA YOGA

YOGA

TUESDAYTerm 3 • 9 classes • Tue 18 Jul • 9 - 9:45am • $140.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Tue 10 Oct • 9 - 9:45am • $140.00 Tutor: Sonia LupishTHURSDAYTerm 3 • 9 classes • Thu 20 Jul • 9 - 9:45am • $140.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Thu 12 Oct • 9 - 9:45am • $140.00 Tutor: Sharon FreemanMums ‘n Bubs Pilates gives new mums the opportunity to exercise with their baby, in a supportive and caring environment with other new mums. The exercises improve strength, stability and flexibility while focussing on posture,alignment, core control, pelvic floor strengthening and breathing technique.

PILATES MUMS AND BUBS

TUESDAYTerm 3 • 9 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 12:30 - 1:30 pm • $135.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 12:30 - 1:30 pm • $135.00

THURSDAYTerm 3 • 9 classes • Thu 27 Jul • 6:15 - 7:15pm • $135.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Thu 19 Oct • 6:15 - 7:15pm • $135.00Zumba’s fusion of Latin, International and Pop music creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness class - groove and shake while getting a great workout. Tutor: Brooke Hendrick

ZUMBA

Term 3 • 9 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 6:15 - 7:15pm • $135.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 6:15 - 7:15pm • $135.00Improve your fitness and flexibility while expressing yourself through a combination of Salsa, Merengue and Rumba techniques. Brooke draws on her background in Latin and Jazz dance to bring fun and energy to her classes.

Tutor: Brooke Hendrick

LATINO EXERCISE

ZUMBA/LATINO

Term 3 • 9 classes • Wed 19 Jul • 12:30 - 1:30pm • $135.00 Term 4 • 9 classes • Wed 11 Oct • 12:30 - 1:30pm • $135.00Benefits of a Vinyasa Flow yoga practice are extensive both physically and mentally. This practice is a dynamic and unique blend of asana, pranayama and mindfulness. Tutor: Heather Crowe

VINYASA FLOW YOGA


LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL

Term 3 • Sat 2 Sep • 10am - 1pm • $50.00California ond many parts of the Western USA can deliver you a trip of a lifetime! California offers an incredible choice of activities, landscapes, culture and fun in an area that is easily manageable. This class moves outside guidebook to provide the unknown tips to help Australians enjoy this part of the U.S. much cheaper and easier than ever before. Tutor: Lisa Middlebrook

TRAVEL CLASS: CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN USA NEW

Term 3 • Sat 19 Aug • 1 - 4pm • $50.00It was a time of great achievements in architecture, science, agriculture and the art of the garden. It was a time when Muslim, Christian and Jew lived side by side in relative harmony, admiring each others achievements. It was Moorish Spain, it lasted for almost 800 years. Learn how to discover that mythic time.Tutor: John Newton

TRAVEL CLASS: SPAIN A MOORISH PILGRIMAGE NEW

Term 3 • Sat 26 Aug • 1 - 4:15pm • $50.00Japan is a fascinating, wealthy, technologically advanced country, but culturally so different from Western countries - making a first visit to Japan enjoyable yet tense. This class moves outside guidebook travel tips to provide the unpublishedtips to help you enjoy Japan stress free. Tutors: Jeff Burgess and Jen Holt, Mike and Tracey Kent

TRAVEL CLASS: JAPAN

BEGINNERS Term 3 • 8 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00Tutor: Forouzan Samiee

INTERMEDIATETerm 3 • 8 classes • Thu 27 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00 Tutor: Morgane Martin Term 4 • 8 classes • Thu 19 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00Tutor: Nathalie Suet

INTERMEDIATE NEXT STEP Term 3 • 8 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00 Tutor: Daria Gerula Term 4 • 8 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00Tutor: Nathalie Suet

BEGINNERS Term 3 • 8 classes • Mon 24 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Mon 16 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00Tutor: TBA

INTERMEDIATETerm 3 • 8 classes • Wed 26 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Wed 18 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00Tutor: Gianna Di Genua

BEGINNERS WEDNESDAY Term 3 • 8 classes • Wed 26 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Wed 18 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00

THURSDAY Term 3 • 8 classes • Thu 27 Jul • 10am - 12pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Thu 19 Oct • 10am - 12pm • $200.00Tutor: Dolores Corral Prado

BEGINNERS NEXT STEP MONDAYTerm 3 • 8 classes • Mon 24 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Mon 16 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00

THURSDAYTerm 3 • 8 classes • Thu 27 Jul • 12:30 - 2:30pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Thu 19 Oct • 12:30 - 2:30pm • $200.00Tutor: Dolores Corral Prado

SPANISH INTERMEDIATETerm 3 • 8 classes • Tue 25 Jul • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00 Term 4 • 8 classes • Tue 17 Oct • 6:30 - 8:30pm • $200.00Tutor: Dolores Corral Prado

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ENROLMENT FORM

ENROLMENT CONDITIONS:REFUNDS: Provided with minimum five working days notice prior to course commencement. All refunds incur a $15 admin fee.CANCELLED COURSE: Courses require a minimum number of enrolments to proceed. You will receive a full refund and be contacted if a course is cancelled.TRANSFERS: Permitted in the same term free of charge if five days notice is given before the course starts and provided the class you are transferring to is not full.CONFIRMATION: Enrolment is not confirmed until payment is made in full, at which time a receipt is emailed to you. MATERIALS: Please confirm course is proceeding before purchasing any requested materials.CONCESSIONS: On selected courses we offer a 25% concession to pension card holders and full time students with valid ID. See website for detailsELIGIBILITY: Unless otherwise stated, students must be over 18 years of age to enrol.PRIVACY: Please see website for details.E-NEWSLETTER: By enrolling in a class, free event or paid event you will be subscribed to receive our weekly e-newsletter, you can unsubscribe from this at any point.

North Sydney Community Centre 220 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060 PO Box 562 North Sydney, NSW, 2059 02 9922 2299


LOCATION AND TRANSPORT

• Free parking on weekends in Ridge Street Car Park • For bus routes and train information Transport Info Line on 131 500 or www.transportnsw.info • North Sydney Train Station: 10 minute walk via Miller St to North Sydney Community Centre• NSCC is wheelchair and pram accessible

AFTER SCHOOL CAREFantastic Fun for 7 to 12 Year Olds Monday to Friday (during school terms) 3pm - 6pm (only)

Term 3: Tues 18 July – Fri 22 Sept Term 4: Mon 9 Oct – Fri 15 Dec

$26 per child per day. [email protected]. Phone: 02 9922 2299

CONTACT• Phone: 02 9922 2299 • Online: northsydneycentre.com.au • North Sydney Community Centre 220 Miller Street, North Sydney • Post: North Sydney Community Centre PO Box 562, North Sydney, 2059 • Fax: 02 9956 8643 • Email: [email protected]

VENUE HIRE For your next party or event why not book one of our four sunlit rooms of varying sizes with access to our adventure playground or either ofour two meeting rooms. Select rooms are equipped with heating, ceiling fans, tables and chairs, audio visual equipment and free Wi Fi. Semi - commercial kitchen facilities also available for hire.www.northsydneycentre.com.au

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