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Share your Passion and expertise Have you got a unique skill that you think the world needs to know about? We would love to welcome you on board as a tutor! Our recreational program is packed to the brim with exciting and fun workshops, but we are always on the hunt for new workshop ideas and tutors to deliver them. You’ll need to have genuine passion and enthusiasm for the skill you are sharing. Experience in teaching or training others is highly advantageous. Are you ready to share your passion with us? We would love to hear from you! E: cit.solutions@cit.edu.au Ph: (02) 6207 4441 W: shortcourses.cit.edu.au
Contents Why try a short course? 4 How to enrol 5 Arts & Creative 6 Arts 7 Canberra Glassworks 8 Craft & Design 10 Music 11 Needlecraft 12 Photography 14 Food, Health & Recreation 16 Cake Decorating 17 Cooking 17 Wine 18 Fishing 18 Lifestyle 18 Fitness 19 Home, Garden & Garage 20 Gardening & Sustainable Living 21 Home Improvement 22 Mechanics 23 Welding 23 Languages & Writing 24 Australian Sign Language 25 Languages 25 Courses for Travellers 26 Connect with us Writing 26 Join us online and be inspired by student stories, tips Writing Skills for the Workplace 27 and insights into our diverse course offerings. You’ll also be the first to hear about our latest news, offers Work Skills & Personal Development 28 and competitions! Computing 29 facebook.com/ShortCoursesCIT Social Media & Mobile Technology 29 Website & Graphic Design 30 @ShortCoursesCBR Business, Property & Finance 30 @ShortCoursesCBR Personal Development 31 pinterest.com/ShortCoursesCBR Group Bookings and Partners 32 A-Z Quick Course Finder 34 shortcoursesblog.citsolutions.edu.au CONTACT CONTACT USUS Centre for Short Courses Telephone Website Twitter at CIT Solutions 02 6207 4441 shortcourses.cit.edu.au @ShortCoursesCBR Building J, Vowels Crescent Canberra Institute of Technology Email Facebook Pinterest Bruce ACT 2617 cit.solutions@cit.edu.au facebook.com/ShortCoursesCIT pinterest.com/ShortCoursesCBR
Why do a short course with us? Short Courses by CIT Solutions offers over 80 recreational workshops and short courses in arts and craft, food and lifestyle, home, garden and garage, work skills and personal development and language and writing. Whether you are hoping to learn something new or reigniting your passion for a lost art, we’ve got something just for you. Our top 5 reasons why you should try a short course: 1. It’s fun! 2. Take a break and relax 3. Open your mind to new ideas 4. Create happiness and confidence 5. Make new connections If you’ve found a short course you’d love to do, bring a friend for twice the fun! LOCATIONS Our short courses are delivered by our experienced and passionate tutors from over 20 convenient locations around the Canberra region. Locations include Bruce, Reid, Gungahlin, Dickson, Phillip, Fyshwick, Kingston and Tuggeranong. 4
How to enrol Ready to get started? The easiest way to enrol is on our website: shortcourses.cit.edu.au Alternatively you can: Enrol over the phone Call us on (02) 6207 4441 and have your credit or debit card details ready. Visit our office in Bruce Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Building J, Vowels Crescent Canberra Institute of Technology Bruce ACT 2617 Want to show off your handiwork? Calligraphy class in progress Polymer Clay Workshop - Sent in by tutor We love seeing the things you - Sent in by tutor Metka Kosec Lex Sorrentino make! When you finish your next class project, send us a photo on Facebook, tag us on Instagram (#shortcoursescbr) or email it to us at: cit.solutions@cit.edu.au Cartoon and Caricatures Workshop Finished Kokedamas - Sent in by student Anna via Instagram - Sent in by tutor Annette Boyd Proescholdt For more information visit our website shortcourses.cit.edu.au 5
ARTS & CREATIVE Unleash your creative side Arts & Creative offers loads of short courses and workshops designed to help you discover your creative talent. Explore your interest in painting or photography. Learn to knit or quilt. Dust off the old instrument that’s been lost in the cupboard. All courses are taught by artists and creatives and are suited to varying skill levels. 6 Course details Course details are are subject subject to to change. change. Some Some courses courses require require extra extra materials materials or or costs costs,–please pleasecheck checkthe websiteshortcourses.cit.edu.au thewebsite shortcourses.cit.edu.au
ARTS & CREATIVE Drawing on the Right Side of the ARTS Brain Felicity Green $355 This drawing course is ideal for beginners Calligraphy Workshop or returning students needing a creative boost. Through a series of exercises you’ll Metka Kosec $225 learn how to use right-brain mode to This introduction to the art of calligraphy enhance your creativity and drawing skills. will teach you basic calligraphy strokes for Tue 24 Jul–4 Sep upper and lower case lettering, together Tue 30 Oct–11 Dec Explore culture... with some ornamental flourishes. By the 1pm–4pm | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce end of the course you should be able to use your newfound skills to create beautiful NEW! The World’s Best Living Artists hand lettered cards and artworks. An Exploration of Colour Roy Forward $215 Sat 28 Jul-18 Aug Felicity Green $355 2pm–4.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce In this two-part series Roy Forward Explore the versatility of acrylic paint while has chosen to look at some of the most Wed 17 Oct–7 Nov extending your experience with painting stimulating, intriguing and sometimes 6pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce and painting methods. Learn about colour confronting artists working today. His broad mixing and colour value and how to work sweep takes in the US, China, Britain, France, with the full spectrum of the colour wheel. Germany, Australia and Sweden. Love them? Continuing Calligraphy Loathe them? Join in the debate and learn Thu 26 Jul–6 Sep about their works in detail and depth. Metka Kosec $115 1pm–4pm | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce This continuing calligraphy class will PART ONE: Gerhard Richter, Hans Haacke, extend your basic lettering skills and show Frank Stella, David Hockney, Anselm Kiefer, you how to embellish your work with Introduction to Painting & Drawing Marina Abramović, Sophie Calle, Marlene ornamental flourishes to create beautiful Dennis Mortimer $355 Dumas, Anish Kapoor, Cindy Sherman, hand lettered artwork. Fred Wilson, Andreas Gursky, and Andy Build an understanding of basic painting Goldsworthy. Sat 22–29 Sep and drawing techniques and colour mixing 2pm–4.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce in this relaxed course. You’ll follow a series Mon 20 Aug–24 Sep of observation and design exercises and 2pm–4pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce learn to work with a variety of materials. Festive Calligraphy For beginning and continuing students. PART TWO: Ai Weiwei, Zhang Xiaogang, Peter Metka Kosec $115 Doig, Tracey Moffatt, Grayson Perry, Pierre Wed 25 Jul–12 Sep Huyghe, Zeng Fanzhi, Andrea Fraser, Olafur For continuing calligraphy students this Wed 17 Oct–5 Dec Eliasson, Banksy (Robin Gunningham), Tino class will show how to add ornamental 2pm–4.30pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce Sehgal and Cao Fei. flourishes to your lettering to create Wed 25 Jul–12 Sep beautiful hand lettered greeting cards. Mon 15 Oct–19 Nov Wed 17 Oct–5 Dec 2pm–4pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce Sat 17–24 Nov 6pm–8.30pm | 8 sessions | CIT Bruce 2pm–4.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Painting & Drawing Cartoons & Caricatures Workshop John Gould $355 Andrew Hore $165 Learn how to create better visual images This course will introduce you to cartoon through a series of enjoyable and character creation and the principles challenging projects. You’ll develop an of caricaturing. You’ll learn how to find understanding of composition, tone, colour your own style and gain confidence in while using a variety of applications. cartooning and producing quick live Thu 9 Aug–20 Sep caricatures. Thu 18 Oct–29 Nov Sat 4 Aug 9.30am–12.30pm | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce Sat 3 Nov 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au 7
SHORT COURSES GUIDE | SEMESTER 2 | 2018 canberra glassworks NEW! Fruit Bowl for the Soul We hold a premier partnership with Canberra Glassworks which gives us access to a number of glass blowing Kirstie Rea $340 workshops at their state-of-the-art facilities. Learn the Let your imagination run riot and create your own design imagery while making delicate craft of glass blowing, design and sculpting from your own fabulous salad or fruit bowl. experienced local and international artists. Sat 1 Sep 10am–3.30pm | 1 Session Window of Light & Colour Flameworking - Intermediate Kirstie Rea $340 Mark Eliott $340 Create a Festive Plate Design and create a dazzling window full This course gives those who’ve completed of light and colour, made by cutting and the beginner’s course the chance to work Kirstie Rea $340 fusing coloured glass. on more intricate pieces, gaining further Create a beautiful festive platter to own or skills and experience in this adaptable Sat 4 Aug as a unique gift, while learning about the medium. design basics of kiln-forming. Sat 3 Nov 10am–3.30pm | 1 session Sun 12 Aug Sat 1 Dec Sun 14 Oct 10am–3.30pm | 1 Session Sun 9 Dec Complete Kilnforming 10am–4.30pm | 1 session Explore ways of creating relief images and complex textures on glass through the Complete Flameworking process of kilnforming. Mark Eliott $1300 Kilnforming A This comprehensive course, offered over Kirstie Rea $560 two weekends, will take you from basic Sat 18 & Sun 19 Aug through to advanced flameworking skills, 10am–4pm | 2 sessions creating figurines and animals, blown vessels and plant and branch forms. Kilnforming B An excellent way to develop skills and technique. Kirstie Rea $560 Sat/Sun 15–23 Sep Sat 13 & Sun 14 Oct 10am–4.30pm | 4 sessions 10am–4pm | 2 sessions Flameworking for Beginners Bead Magic Carole Griffiths $280 Mark Eliott $340 In this popular course you’ll learn how Think glass blowing on a smaller, more to make your own beautiful and unique intimate scale. Working with coloured glass glass beads using molten glass and a straws over a flame you’ll learn how to lampworking torch. create marbles, perfume bottles, sculpted animals and much more. Sun 1 Jul Sat 11 Aug Sun 2 Sep 10am–1pm | 1 session Sat 13 Oct Sat 8 Dec 10am–4.30pm | 1 session 8 8 Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au
ARTS & CREATIVE Zen and the Art of Bead Making Glass Blowing - The Next Step Glass Casting for Beginners Carole Griffiths $750 Canberra Glassworks Artists $560 Canberra Glassworks Artists $340 Working with a lampwork torch and Head back to the hotshop floor to build Explore a new sculptural medium with Italian glass to create a range of beautiful your skills, develop your technique and glass. This workshop will teach you how and unique glass beads is peaceful, consolidate what you have learnt in your to turn your own clay relief creation into a mesmerising and seriously good fun. This introductory glass blowing course. You’ll unique glass sculpture or you may create extended course takes you from the basics learn how to introduce more colour, a small pot for herbs or bonsai. No direct of glass bead making through to more complex forms and advanced techniques heat or machines used. advanced techniques. into your glass blowing repertoire. Choose Sat 4 Aug from a full weekend or extended weeknight Mon 6-27 Aug Sat 1 Sep course. Prior completion of Glass blowing 5.30pm–8pm | 4 sessions Sat 3 Nov Introduction, or Complete Glass blowing A at Canberra Glassworks required. Sat 1 Dec 10am–3.30pm | 1 session Glass Blowing - Introduction Sat 1 & Sun 2 Sep Sat 3 & Sun 4 Nov Canberra Glassworks Artists $560 Engraving – Drawn on Glass 10am–4.30pm | 2 sessions Working amongst the artists on the Peter Nilsson $350 hotshop floor, these courses will teach you the skills and techniques for gathering Complete Glass Blowing B Design and engrave your own pendant or molten glass and shaping it into vessels. brooch in the style of age old engraving Canberra Glassworks Artists $750 techniques. Working on kiln-formed raw Choose from a full weekend or extended weeknight course, no prior glass working Thu 4–25 Oct materials in a variety of colours and shapes experience required. 5.30pm–8pm | 4 sessions you then cold work your design into a beautiful and timeless jewellery piece. Sat 4 & Sun 5 Aug Sat 18 & Sun 19 Aug Sat 11 Aug Glass Blowing - Murrini Madness Sat 8 Sep Sat 6 & Sun 7 Oct Sat 20 & Sun 21 Oct Canberra Glassworks Artists $1260 Sat 15 Dec Sat 17 & Sun 18 Nov 10am–4pm | 1 session This 4 day workshop will teach you the Sat 1 & Sun 2 Dec basics of the Murrini glass technique Sat 15 & Sun 16 Dec - an ancient art revived by Venetian Complete Engraving 10am–4.30pm | 2 sessions glassmakers in the 16th century. You will learn how to cut and stack glass to create Peter Nilsson $960 a basic pixel image or pattern and pull this This comprehensive course will take Complete Glass Blowing A into a rod in the hotshop. Tiles cut from the you from basic to advanced techniques, Canberra Glassworks Artists $750 rod are then fused together in to a panel exploring various technical means of and rolled up into a basic form. Strictly expression using the medium of engraving Thu 2–23 Aug limited places. on glass. 5.30pm–8pm | 4 sessions Sat/Sun 15–23 Sep Sat/Sun 10–18 Nov 10am–4.30pm | 4 sessions 10am–4.30pm | 4 sessions Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs costs,–please pleasecheck checkthe websiteshortcourses.cit.edu.au thewebsite shortcourses.cit.edu.au 9
Macramé Workshop Pearl & Bead Threading & Annette Boyd Proescholdt $105 Restringing This relaxing workshop will teach you Gabrielle Radinger $85 the basic knots used across all macramé Learn how to restring your precious pearls projects. Once you’ve mastered the and beads and give them a new lease on technique you can choose to make a plant life. An experienced industry professional hanger, chandelier or wallhanging to take will share her expert tips and techniques. home at the end of the day. Wed 24 Oct Sat 4 Aug 6pm–9pm | 1 session | Canberra Grammar Sat 20 Oct School 10am–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Shibori Dying Workshop Make Your Own Beeswax Wrap Annette Boyd Proescholdt $105 Annette Boyd Proescholdt $65 This inspiring workshop will show you how CRAFT & DESIGN Learn how to make your own beeswax to create your own beautiful shibori, a food packaging and wraps. This natural unique Japanese resist dyeing technique. way of wrapping food is a great alternative Once you understand the technique, this to plastic wraps and can help you keep fun and creative way to create patterns on Japanese Bead Embroidery your food fresh in bowls, wrap sandwiches natural fabrics is easily done at home. or store snacks! Merrilyn Whittle $215 Sat 27 Oct Sat 29 Sep 10am–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce This course will introduce you to the exquisite art of Japanese bead embroidery. Sat 17 Nov Using high-quality Toho glass beads, 10am–1pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce NEW! Soap Making Workshop imported from Japan, you’ll learn the basic skills and techniques unique to this Ilaria Catizone $115 stunning form of embroidery. Kits with Make Your Own Kokedama everything needed for your chosen project Learn to make and decorate cold process Annette Boyd Proescholdt $65 will be available for purchase in class. soap and body cream using natural, A beautiful, living addition to any décor easy to find ingredients. The course will Wed 15 Aug–5 Sep and a wonderful gift, Japanese moss balls also cover safety considerations; how to 6pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce are easy to assemble and care for. Learn formulate a basic cold process soap recipe how to make your own kokedama in this and how to avoid mistakes during the hands-on workshop. process. You’ll take home soap and cream you make on the day. Light lunch and all Sat 11 Aug ingredients included. Jewellery – A Buyer’s Guide Sat 24 Nov 10am–1pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Sun 26 Aug Gabrielle Radinger $85 10am–1pm | 1 session | Tatum Hills Farm Learn how to identify quality and value when buying jewellery at auction, in the Make Your Own Terrarium antique marketplace or online. This course, Annette Boyd Proescholdt $65 led by an experienced industry professional, will show you the tips and techniques you Learn how to assemble and care for a need to ensure you are getting a genuine beautiful, low maintenance plant-filled piece at an appropriate price. terrarium suitable for indoor use in this fun half-day workshop. Wed 12 Sep 6pm–8.30pm | 1 session Sat 15 Sep Canberra Grammar School Sat 1 Dec 10am–1pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Leadlighting - Introduction Gary Mitchell $345 Micro Macramé Lee Scott $125 Discover the beauty of traditional leadlighting, using techniques employed Macramé techniques can be used to by glass artisans over the centuries. You’ll create beautiful, small decorative items learn how to cut coloured glass and, with such as keychains, bracelets or earrings. the aid of a basic pattern and simple This course is suitable for beginners or soldering, assemble it into a decorative macramé crafters wanting to learn new panel you can take home. techniques. Sat 27 Oct–3 Nov Sat 22 Sep 9.30am–2.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce 10am–3.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce 10 Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs costs,–please pleasecheck checkthe websiteshortcourses.cit.edu.au thewebsite shortcourses.cit.edu.au
ARTS & CREATIVE Oxley Studio Lex Sorrentino is an Australian artist and sculptor whose extraordinary artworks have featured in arts and craft magazines and shows around the globe. NEW! Dragon Note Book Cover $125 Learn how to sculpt airdry clay to create an exotic dragon note book cover. Sun 2 Dec 12.30pm–4pm | 1 session | Oxley Studio Freeform PMC Silver MUSIC Workshop $155 Learn how to mould, dry and polish silver clay to create a pendant or earrings of your own design. All materials included. Australian Bush Dance Workshops Guitar for Continuing Students Sun 26 Aug Monaro Folk Society $110 Neil Gray $215 Sun 21 Oct Working on chord structures, finger Join the Monaro Folk Society Bush Dance Sun 9 Dec Group in these fun, interactive workshops picking and rhythm options this post- 12.30pm–4pm | 1 session | Oxley Studio and dances for beginners and returning beginners class will expand your musical students. It’ll keep you fit and is a great way repertoire and help you play with Polymer Clay Workshop $165 to meet people. No experience needed. confidence. Learn how you can use vibrant and Mon 23 Jul – 10 Sep Thu 2 Aug – 6 Sep versatile polymer clay to make colourful Mon 15 Oct – 3 Dec Thu 25 Oct – 29 Nov beads or a unique vessel. All materials 8pm – 10pm | 8 sessions | Ainslie Church Hall 6pm – 8pm | 6 sessions | Canberra College included. Sun 2 Sep Ukulele for Beginners Blues Harmonica for Beginners Sun 11 Nov 10am–4pm | 1 session| Oxley Studio Peter Van Den Heuvel $195 Michael Rosenberg $215 In this relaxed course, led by experienced Have fun while learning how to make music NEW! blues harmonica player Peter Van Den on this small and affordable instrument. In Seated Lady Garden this easy-paced course you will learn basic Heuvel, you’ll master simple and easy Sculpture $185 to learn techniques and be playing the chords, rhythm and practice techniques. Add some exotica to your house or harmonica like the blues greats in no time. Mon 30 Jul – 3 Sep garden with your own unique and elegant Mon 22 Oct – 26 Nov Mon 13 Aug – 17 Sep sculpture. Sculpt head, hands and feet, 6pm – 8pm | 6 sessions | Canberra College Mon 15 Oct – 19 Nov then use Paverpol fabric strips over an 6pm – 8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce armature to make a weatherproof base and Paverpol /Artstone to create the clothing. All materials included. Guitar for Beginners Sun 16 Sep Neil Gray $215 10am–4.30pm | 1 session | Oxley Studio This course is aimed at complete beginners or those who need to refresh their knowledge of guitar playing basics. You’ll learn chord playing and strumming techniques that will enable you to play thousands of songs. And you’ll have some fun along the way! Mon 30 Jul – 3 Sep Mon 22 Oct – 26 Nov 6pm – 8pm | 6 sessions | Canberra College Freeform Clay Workshop Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au 11 Sent in by tutor Lex Sorrentino
SHORT COURSES GUIDE | SEMESTER 2 | 2018 Not your Granny’s Square Knitted Socks Workshop Lee Scott $125 Lee Scott $125 Extend your basic crochet skills and Who doesn’t want to have warm and cosy learn how to master the classic Granny feet in winter? This workshop will teach Square –one of the most versatile crochet you the basics of toe up knitted socks. You motifs. This workshop will show you how will learn to do seamless toes, short row to crochet a basic square and then use the heels and knitting socks two at a time on technique to extend your skills further. the one circular needle. Basic knitting skills essential. Sat 25 Aug–1 Sep 10am–1pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Sat 11–18 Aug 10am–1pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Festive Amigurumi Crochet Lee Scott $125 Combining basic crochet with Japanese ingenuity, this course will teach you how to make your own festive themed Amigurumi - small crocheted decorations known NEEDLECRAFT for their “cuteness”. Basic crochet skills essential. Sat 17 Nov 10am–3.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Introductory Crochet These courses will teach you the basic elements of crochet. You’ll learn how to Knitting for Beginners complete a chain; double crochet; treble Lee Scott $165 crochet; and how to understand a basic pattern through a number of simple Knitting is fun, fashionable, creative, projects. No experience required. relaxing and relevant across the seasons. For complete beginners, this course Audrey Cureton $165 will teach you the basics, giving you the Sat 28 Jul–25 Aug confidence to take on your own projects in 10am–12pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce wool, cotton or linen. Lee Scott $125 Thu 23 Aug–13 Sep 6pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce Thu 9–16 Aug NEW! The Basic Beanie Thu 18–25 Oct Sat 20 Oct–10 Nov Lee Scott $125 6pm–8.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce 10am–1pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce The humble beanie is a symbol of #MeToo awareness, a fundraiser for cancer, a More Crochet More Knitting welcome gift for those who might be spending winter on the streets and even Lee Scott $165 Lee Scott $165 has its own annual festival. Learn how Build on your basic crochet skills with this Build on the skills you’ve learnt in Knitting to make a beanie and make a difference fun and comprehensive course which will for Beginners. In this class you’ll learn new where you can. This two session workshop show you how to extend your creativity techniques such as colour work, lace and will teach you how to knit a basic beanie - through a selection of fun projects. cables and discover tips to help you take it’s up to your imagination to take it from your knitting further. For those who have there. Basic knitting skills essential. Thu 8–29 Nov completed Knitting for Beginners or have 6pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce Sat 11–18 Aug an equivalent skill level. 1.30pm–4pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Thu 20 Sep–11 Oct 6pm–8.30pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce 12 Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au
ARTS & CREATIVE Sewing for Beginners - Childrenswear Lyn Pearson $255 Learn basic sewing techniques and skills while making simple and wearable clothes for children. Thu 18 Oct–15 Nov 6pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce Easy Skirts & Trousers Lyn Pearson/Carol Price $255 After completing Sewing for Beginners, take the next step and learn how to Cable Workshop NEW! Upcycling and repurposing customise an easy commercial skirt or trouser pattern for the perfect fit. Lee Scott $125 Catherine Thurstan $275 Tue 28 Aug–25 Sep This two session workshop will show you Don’t dump those outdated or unflattering 6pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce how easy it can be to master cable knitting clothes into landfill. This class will show and then use the technique to create you how you can convert your unworn interesting variations. Intermediate knitting or vintage clothes into completely new skills required. outfits. Good basic sewing skills essential. NEW! Stretch Sewing Workshop Sat 25 Aug–1 Sep Thu 18 Oct–15 Nov 1.30pm–4pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Lyn Pearson $175 6pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce This workshop will extend your basic sewing skills, working with stretch fabrics Needle Felting Patchwork & Quilting to construct a simple garment using a Glynda Bluhm $95 Audrey Cureton $215 commercial pattern. You’ll learn how to explore the stretch stitches on your Learn how to needle felt - a fast, fun and Work at your own level and pace through sewing machine or overlocker to obtain a easy-to-learn craft technique used to make a series of projects, techniques and ideas professional finish. a wide variety of useful and decorative from basic quilt blocks to intuitive piecing items. and embellishments. Suitable for beginners Sat 8–15 Sep through to experienced quilters. 10am–2.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Sun 9 Sep Sat 24 Nov Sat 4–25 Aug 10am–3pm | 1 session | Sutton NSW Sat 20 Oct–10 Nov 1pm–4pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce Spinning Alpaca & llama Fleece Glynda Bluhm $195 Free Machine Quilting Audrey Cureton $65 Working with easy to use Roberta Electronic Spinners, you’ll learn how to This introduction to freestyle machine card, spin and ply, wash and skein your quilting is for confident sewers wanting own alpaca and llama yarn to take home. to learn how to stitch ribbons, pebbles, spirals, flowers, leaves and teardrops as Sat 11–25 Aug part of their own quilting project. 1pm–4pm | 3 sessions | Sutton NSW Sat 17 Nov 1pm–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Basic Alterations & Mending Catherine Thurstan $275 Sewing for Beginners Learn how simple alterations can transform Lyn Pearson/Carol Price $255 a basic shirt, skirt or pair of trousers. This short course will take you from pinning and This course will introduce you to basic fitting to hemming, darts and shaping as sewing techniques and give you the skills well as hand stitching techniques to make and confidence to create your very own do and mend a garment. piece. Thu 30 Aug–27 Sep Tue 17 Jul–14 Aug 6pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce. Tue 16 Oct–13 Nov Thu 19 Jul–16 Aug 6–8.30pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs costs,–please pleasecheck checkthe websiteshortcourses.cit.edu.au thewebsite shortcourses.cit.edu.au 13
SHORT COURSES GUIDE | SEMESTER 2 | 2018 Making Great Photobooks Brad Nichol $195 Photobooks are the ideal medium for displaying your holiday or family photos. Learn how to plan your layout and edit your work; how to make sense of the available tools and printing options; and most importantly how to get truly professional results. Sat 4 Aug Fri 9 Nov 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Organising Your Digital PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs in Lightroom David Richardson $89 Learn how to organise that chaotic THE BASICS EDITING, PRESENTATION AND photo collection with Lightroom, Adobe’s versatile image organising and Understanding your DSLR & STORAGE photoprocessing software. Compact Camera Sat 8 Sep Brad Nichol $195 Sat 17 Nov Adobe Photoshop in a Day Combining a bit of theory with a lot of 9.30am–1.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Brad Nichol $195 hands-on exercises this day will teach you how to use your DSLR or compact Adobe Photoshop is a versatile and camera with confidence. We cover scene effective tool for photo editing. This Apple Photos App modes, flash control, file size, memory, course will teach you handle layers, effect Brad Nichol $195 compression, menu items and much more. filters, monochrome conversions, creative sharpening and how to create composite The Photos App for the Mac makes it Fri 20 Jul easy to manage your entire photolibrary. images. Sat 27 Oct Learn how to set up and use the core tools 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Sat 28 Jul available, how the App integrates with the Sat 20 Oct Cloud and explore the advanced options Sat 1 Dec now also available on the iPhone and iPad. Digital Photography for Beginners 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Thu 9 Aug David Richardson $185 Fri 30 Nov Enhance your digital photography skills Editing Photos in Adobe Lightroom 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce with this hands-on course covering Brad Nichol $195 essential camera controls, basic photography skills and all important Edit your camera’s RAW and JPEG files Photo Restoration composition. with Adobe Lightroom. You’ll learn about Brad Nichol $195 tone adjustment tools, cropping, resizing, Sat 18 Aug Learn how you can bring treasured basic and advanced colour tools and more. Sat 3 Nov family photos and prints back to life with 10am–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Fri 31 Aug Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or an Sat 17 Nov equivalent Photo Editor. 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Digital Photography - DSLR Wed 21 Nov 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Stephen Corey $375 Editing with Snapseed & Suitable for beginner digital photographers Lightroom Mobile with a DSLR camera this comprehensive Scanning Your Family History course will teach you basic digital Brad Nichol $195 Brad Nichol $195 photography skills including exposure, The mobile platform has become a camera controls, composition, lens choice Clever scanning can effectively preserve powerful tool for enhancing and editing and flash. a range of historical memorabilia from the your photos, especially those shot on the family archive, including 3D items. This Sat 20 Oct–17 Nov Smartphone. Learn how you can make workshop covers tone and colour tools, 9am–12pm | 5 sessions | CIT Reid amazing photos with Lightroom and resizing, storage, backup, fixing defects Snapseed - two of the most powerful and and basic edits. popular applications currently available. Thu 19 Jul Thu 22 Nov 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce 14 Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs costs,–please pleasecheck checkthe websiteshortcourses.cit.edu.au thewebsite shortcourses.cit.edu.au
ARTS & CREATIVE Scanning Slides or Negatives Brad Nichol $195 iPhoneography $195 Shoot a Day in Crookwell $195 Digitise your precious slides and negatives Learn how to make the most of the Crookwell is a fascinating microcosm of before they disappear. Learn about sophisticated camera in your iPhone. rural Australia, it’s also a brilliant place to scanning equipment and how to handle This hands-on workshop will show you photograph. By the end of the day you’ll problems such as colour correction, fading, everything you need to be able to capture, have a whole array of new photo skills as dust and spot removal, graininess, correct edit and share great images. well as a terrific collection of photographs. sizing and more. Sat 11 Aug Sun 21 Oct Thu 30 Aug Wed 21 Nov 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn Wed 5 Dec 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Video Workshop $195 Night Photography $195 Learn how to shoot video like a pro on your Learn how to take fantastic photos in really DSLR or compact camera. You will learn PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS low light or at night. Classroom theory is how to handle formats, focus methods, followed by an evening excursion to Lake framing, exposure, sound options, simple WITH BRAD NICHOL Ginninderra to put the theory to practice. edits and more. Thu 18 Oct Sun 25 Nov Tue 4 Dec 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn Advanced Digital Camera $195 4.30pm–10pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce A comprehensive workshop for photographers who’ve mastered the basics YouTube videos – the basics $195 of their DSLR camera and want to learn Photographing Native Plants Learn how to make powerful and effective how to use the full range of advanced & Flowers $195 YouTube videos and post them using features available. your smartphone or tablet. We’ll cover Learn how to capture the subtle diversity Sat 1 Sep of our local native plants and flowers. Held video tools, settings, lighting, scripting, 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce on site at the Australian Botanic Gardens, the basics of editing, creating your own this course looks at composition, focus, YouTube channel, and a whole lot more. colour, ideal exposure, how to handle Fri 10 Aug Close Up Photography $195 natural light and more. 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Whether you want to shoot insects and Sat 3 Nov flowers, or need to take detailed technical 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Botanic shots, this course will show you how to Gardens Wildlife Photography $225 take terrific close-up photos. Taking stunning wildlife photos requires Thu 15 Nov technical proficiency as well as careful Shooting on Full Manual $195 composition. Learn how to master both in 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Learn how to master focus, exposure this full day spent on site at the National and timing, depth of field, colour and Zoo. Entrance fees included. Creative Composition $195 composition and give you the skills and Sun 19 Aug confidence to take your camera off its Sun 9 Dec Turn your camera into an art studio with programmed settings. 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | National Zoo this workshop that teaches you how to look at composition from a creative Fri 19 Oct and Aquarium perspective. You’ll learn how to use your 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce technical skill with the camera to produce beautiful fine art images. Shooting the History of Sat 25 Aug Wed 14 Nov Goulburn $195 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Join Brad for a relaxing and enjoyable day photographing the history of Goulburn. The architecture and landscape of the Flash & Lighting for region offer photographers an excellent Photography $195 opportunity to develop their technique and compositional skills. Good lighting can make an extraordinary difference to your photos. Learn about Sun 28 Oct on-camera flash, studio flash, LEDs, 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn video lights and even light modifiers, as well as colour temperature, light control and shaping, contrast ratios, reflectors, diffusers, blockers, and more. Sun 15 Jul 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | Goulburn Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au 15 15
FOOD, HEALTH & RECREATION make your life delicious Whether you are into cooking, being active or getting outdoors we’ve got a fun and enriching course just for you. All our courses are taught by qualified professionals and enthusiasts so you’ll be in good hands. 16 Course Coursedetails detailsare aresubject subjectto tochange. change.Some Somecourses coursesrequire requireextra extramaterials materialsor orcosts, costs please – please check check the the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au website shortcourses.cit.edu.au
FOOD, HEALTH & RECREATION The Versatile Egg COOKING Gungahlin College Jenny Foley $95 The humble egg is the basis for so many wonderful dishes. Join Jenny and learn Cooking 101 how to create a quick quiche, a fabulous Michael Lyons $285 frittata, a soaring soufflé and a lovely smooth crème anglaise. Build your culinary skills and confidence through mastery of easy to learn Mon 5 Nov techniques in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. 6pm–9pm | 1 session | CIT Reid You’ll be dicing, sautéing and plating up with the best of them in no time. Fabulous Finger Food Thu 16 Aug–20 Sep Thu 18 Oct–22 Nov Jenny Foley $95 6pm–8.30pm | 6 sessions | CIT Reid Learn how easy it is to make a range of delicious bite-sized mouthfuls. In one evening you’ll make a range of savoury and Cooking 102 sweet options and learn how to plate them with style. Michael Lyons $285 This is Cooking 101 with different recipes Mon 20 Aug CAKE DECORATING and a few more culinary challenges! Mon 26 Nov | with Festive Flair 6pm–9pm | 1 session | CIT Reid Wed 15 Aug–19 Sep Wed 17 Oct–21 Nov An Introduction to Cake Decorating 6pm–8.30pm | 6 sessions | CIT Reid Healthy Food with Taste Jo Binkin $245 Jenny Foley $190 NEW! Delicious Dumplings Now’s the time to get your summer menu Ideal for beginners this comprehensive course offers instruction in various plan sorted. Learn how to rustle up a Tania Shevyoev $95 standard cake decorating skills, healthy meal full of flavour and colour explaining all the necessary tools and Learn how to make delicious steamed while picking up professional tips and techniques. You’ll learn how to use and “pot sticker” pan fried dumplings to techniques you can use at home. chocolate ganache and smooth fondant a traditional recipe. No short cuts – you’ll make the dough or “skin” then create a Wed 24–31 Oct icing as well basic figure modelling and selection of savoury/vegetarian fillings. 6pm–9pm | 2 sessions | CIT Reid hand moulded flowers. Tue 14 Aug–18 Sep Mon 3 Sep Thu 25 Oct–29 Nov 6pm–9pm | 1 session | CIT Reid Homemade Pasta and Sauces 6.15pm–8.15pm | 6 sessions | Gungahlin College Jenny Foley $190 Easy Asian Cooking A pasta meal is a handy standby in any household but imagine how much better it Jenny Foley $285 could taste with your own handmade pasta Discover the amazing flavours and and fabulous sauce. Join Jenny to learn experiences to be found in Asian cuisine. how to create a range of quick, easy and You’ll learn how to cook a range of tasty above all, delicious pasta dishes. dishes and pick up some of the tips and tricks professional chefs use to make Wed 8–15 Aug their lives easier in the kitchen. Pack the 6pm–9pm | 2 sessions | CIT Reid chopsticks! Wed 29 Aug–12 Sep Pastry Trio Masterclass 6pm–9pm | 3 sessions | CIT Reid Jenny Foley $95 Pastry always tastes better when you make NEW! All About Cheese it yourself and it’s easier than you think. Learn how to master the mysteries of choux Jenny Foley $95 pastry for the perfect eclair; short pastry for Move beyond the plastic slices and bag of a tasty quiche and flan pastry for sweet pies grated tasty cheese. This course will teach of all kinds. you how to make your own labna and ricotta then use these and other cheeses in Mon 30 Jul a variety of easy and delicious recipes. Monday 3 Dec | with Festive Flair 6pm–9pm | 1 session | CIT Reid Mon 17 Sep 6pm–9pm | 1 session | CIT Reid Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au 17
Fermenting & Pickling Jane McIntyre $95 LIFESTYLE Pickled and fermented foods are recognised for the health promoting vitamins and probiotics they contain and Caravans, Campers & RVs enjoyed for their diverse flavours. Learn - A Beginner’s Guide how you can produce tasty, fermented and Waine Summerfield $125 pickled foods easily in your own kitchen. Don’t make an expensive mistake. Choosing See website for further details. FISHING the right camper, van or RV for your needs and understanding what tow vehicle you require is the key to trouble free travelling. Plant-Based Nutrition Workshop WITH DANNY SPELIC This course looks at the available options, assessing the merits of each against your Linda Smillie $65 needs. We also cover the practical details to Plant-based diets are becoming Trout Fishing in the Snowy take into consideration for any long journey. increasingly popular but knowing how to Mountains $265 create interesting and tasty meals that Sat 18 Aug ensure you get all the protein you need Discover how to fish the spectacular alpine 9.30am–4.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce can be a challenge. Whether you are lakes, rivers and streams of the Snowy simply curious about plant-based eating Mountains. This course will teach you all you or a looking at committing to a vegetarian need to know for loch-style trout fishing Reversing Your Caravan or Trailer or vegan diet, this plant-based nutrition on Tantangara; trolling Lake Jindabyne or Waine Summerfield $95 workshop will have something for you. spotting and stalking fish in the region’s clear mountain streams. Learn the tips and tricks to help you reverse Mon 29 Oct your caravan or trailer easily and safely. 6pm–8pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Wed 8–29 Aug Combining basic theory and practical 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce exercises this course will also discuss weight ratios, basic maintenance and how to use your mirrors effectively. Bring your van or Finding Fish on Ocean Beaches $265 trailer and put theory into practice in the become a wine The beautiful, unspoilt beaches of the south carpark. coast are renowned for great fishing spots Sat 8 Sep connoisseur but it helps to have a few key skills and insider tips along with your rig. This course Sat 27 Oct 10am-3pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce will cover species, baits, location selection, tides, rigs and more. Wine Appreciation $275 Mon 3–24 Sep Practical Astronomy Develop your understanding of wine with 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce this introductory six week program. This Dr Stephen James $195 course provides a basic overview of the Through an enjoyable mix of theory and wine industry, wine styles and the practical elements of enjoying fine wine. Fly Fishing & Fly Tying $265 practical observation this course takes a comprehensive look at the universe The fine art of fly fishing is easy to learn, and our place in it. You’ll also learn about Mon 6 Aug–10 Sep very effective and fun for everyone, Planetarium software; telescopes – what to Mon 22 Oct–26 Nov whether you are a beginner or an buy or how to make the most of one you 7pm–9pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce experience angler. This comprehensive have and conclude with an outdoor session course covers equipment, fly selections putting all you’ve learnt into practice under and construction, casting techniques, the night sky. entomology and more. Wed 24 Oct–21 Nov Wed 17 Oct–7 Nov 6.30pm–8.30pm | 5 sessions | Canberra 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce Grammar School Fishing Canberra - The 100 Pound Cod $265 Discover the best fishing spots in the ACT region, the perfect tackle to use and learn everything you need to know about fishing in the local area in this course that combines theory and plenty of hands-on technique. Includes practical time on the water. Mon 12 Nov–3 Dec 6pm–9pm | 4 sessions | CIT Bruce 18 Course Course details are subject to change. Some courses details require are subject extra to or materials change. costs, Some pleasecourses require check the extra website materials or costs shortcourses.cit.edu.au – please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au
FOOD, HEALTH & RECREATION Makeup for Everyday & Special Occasions Amy Capeda or Stephanie Church $120 Tired of the same outdated makeup routine? Taught by makeup professionals, this course will show you how to apply natural looking makeup that suits your face shape and colouring and how to adapt it for special occasions. You’ll also get tips and techniques to help you perfect your look. Fit Ball & Steps Samyama Yoga for Enhanced Mon 3 & 10 Sep Margaret Cargill $155 Wellbeing 6pm–8pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Develop your strength, increase your Christine Boulan-Smit $175 Tue 23 & 30 Oct flexibility and fitness and improve your The gentle, precise, calming and centring 6pm–8pm | 2 sessions | CIT Reid balance and coordination using a fit ball pace of this class will harmonise breath and step moves. In this fun and energising and movement, helping you to develop course you will learn how to use Pilates muscle, joint and fascia mobility; build core Step Into Your Style Workshop principles to help enhance core stability. stability, postural alignment, agility and strength, and leave you feeling energised Kim Williams $75 Thu 9 Aug–27 Sep and balanced. All levels. Thu 18 Oct–6 Dec This practical workshop provides the 6.30–7.30pm | 8 sessions | Hawker College Mon 6 Aug–24 Sep knowledge, style tips and tools you need Mon 15 Oct–3 Dec to dress your NOW body so that you feel 6pm–7.30pm | 8 sessions | Dickson College confident with your visual image. Discover Massage Basics how to create outfits that enhance and highlight who you are. Emily Avery Samyama Yoga for Body Alignment Sat 8 Sep Led by a qualified remedial massage & Mental Relaxation 10am–12.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce therapist these hands-on courses will teach you the knowledge and practical Christine Boulan-Smit $175 skills required for giving a relaxing Increase your flexibility, strength and focus massage at home. while energizing your body, releasing Lower body: legs and feet $125 tensions and relaxing your mind. All levels. Sat 29 Sep Thu 9 Aug–27 Sep 9am–2pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Thu 18 Oct–6 Dec 6pm–7.30pm | 8 sessions | Hawker College Upper body: back, arms, hands & scalp $145 Sat 3 Nov Tai Chi 9am–3pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Alan Whitfield/Jeff Cordiner $165 Enjoy the harmony and peace that gentle Meditation - Introduction exercise can bring. Tai Chi emphasises Julianna Irhazi $105 soft flowing movements combined with diaphragmatic breathing and good posture, Introducing you to a range of meditation helping promote calmness, strength and techniques this course will help you good health. For beginners and returning embrace calm and focus as you explore students. your inner emotional landscape. FITNESS Mon 20 Aug–24 Sep Tue 31 Jul–18 Sep Tue 16 Oct–4 Dec 6pm–7pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce 6.30–7.45pm | 8 sessions | Canberra College Dru Yoga NEW! Yoga With a Chair Joanna Bencke & Dahna MacConnachie $175 Christine Boulan-Smit $45 Dru Yoga is a powerful technique What can we do to compensate, alleviate, combining slow stretches, breathing and ease, relieve and improve our posture relaxation. This course will help reduce and core strength on a daily basis? When stress and tension; ease back pain; and you can’t unroll your mat try Chair Yoga other physical discomfort and improve instead! This workshop will show you how your energy and vitality. to breathe and release, move, stretch and Tue 7 Aug–25 Sep align, elongate, twist and spiral – and keep Tue 23 Oct–11 Dec a smile on your face even on the most 6.30pm–8pm | 8 sessions | Canberra difficult days. All levels. College Sat 4 Aug 9.30am–12pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au 19
HOME, GARDEN AND GARAGE Grow it build it fix it Do you love DIY? Do you love a good backyard project on the weekends? Our Home, Garden & Garage courses are taught by handy experts and are geared towards prepping you with invaluable tips and tricks to get you started on your home project. From floristry to paving, interior design to motorbike maintenance we’ve got a course just for you. 20 Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au
Composting & Worm Farming Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables – GARDENING & Keith Colls $85 Spring/Summer SUSTAINABLE LIVING Reduce household waste and improve Keith Colls $55 your garden produce through clever Discover the variety of fruit and vegetables composting and worm farming. This short that can be successfully grown in any given Aquaponics – Introduction course will show you how to create great season. This workshop takes you from compost and use it effectively on your essential garden preparation through to Ian Campbell $225 garden. You’ll also learn how to set up care for your produce as it matures. Let an industry professional show you how and maintain an efficient worm farm. Your to set up your own backyard aquaponic garden will reap the benefits. Sat 11 Aug system, growing fish and organic 10am–12pm | 1 session | Canberra City Farm vegetables in a symbiotic environment. Sat 15 Sep 10am–1pm | 1 session | Canberra City Farm Sat 1 Sep Successful Soils & Potting Mix 9am–5pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Garden Design Keith Colls $95 Mark Cumberland $285 Good soil is the key element when growing Bonsai Clinic healthy fruit and vegetables. Following Learn how to design and create your own organic principles this course will show you Shannon Young $95 attractive garden or courtyard space. We how to manage soil for optimal fertility, Learn how to create your own bonsai look at site survey and analysis, garden whether you are working a garden or using or care properly for the trees you have. styles and design, landscape materials, pots and planter boxes. Includes a look at Bonsai artist Shannon Young will discuss irrigation and plant selection. backyard watering systems. the history of this exquisite art then take you through all the practical design and Tue 21 Aug–18 Sep Sat 18–25 Aug care essentials you’ll need to create and Tue 23 Oct–20 Nov 10am–1pm | 2 session | Canberra City Farm maintain your own tree. Bring your own 5.30pm–8pm | 5 sessions | CIT Bruce bonsai for a trim and some expert advice. Waterwise Gardening Sat 11 Aug Gardening in Small Spaces Sat 3 Nov Keith Colls $95 Keith Colls $85 9.30am–12.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Learn how to keep water costs down and Perfect for new home owners or your garden healthy and productive under downsizers, this course will show you how the most challenging climatic conditions. Floristry – Introduction to make the smallest space bloom and This course will look at the essential water grow. You’ll learn about plant, pot and needs of plants; efficient watering regimes Tracey Andriolo or Hazel Davies $265 potting mix selection as well as plant care and water saving measures and how to This introductory course offers a window and growing tips for your balcony, terrace, make sensible use of alternative water on the world of commercial floristry. It indoor or small courtyard garden. sources. covers basic skills in hand tying, wiring for Mon 13 Aug Tue 6 Nov & Wed 7 Nov special occasions as well as design. Tue 20 Nov 5.30pm–7.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Mon 13 Aug–17 Sep 5.30pm–8.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Mon 22 Oct–26 Nov 6.30pm–8.30pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce Australian Native Plants Horticulture – Introduction – An Essential Guide Keith Colls $265 Paulene Cairnduff $125 Chicken Keeping Workshop This course takes a comprehensive look at This 3–week course will show you how to Tatum Hills Farm $85 all aspects of gardening including plants choose the right Australian native plants Chooks not only provide fresh eggs – they and plant requirements, soil preparation, for your garden and keep them looking are a friendly addition to a backyard and seasonal maintenance and basic garden good year round. The course will cover can turn your kitchen scraps into fertilizer. planning and design – all in relation to plant selection, soil preparation, site Run in conjunction with Tatum Hills Farm, our local climate. Includes two Saturday analysis, planting and maintenance. this fun and comprehensive short course is morning sessions offsite. Sat 28 Jul–11 Aug the ideal introduction for anyone looking Mon/Sat 5–26 Nov 10am–12.30pm | 3 sessions | CIT Bruce to keep chickens in a rural or suburban 5.30pm–8pm | 6 sessions | CIT Bruce environment. Tue 4–18 Sep Sun 9 Sep 6pm–8.30pm | 3 sessions | CIT Bruce Sun 4 Nov 10am–1pm | 1 session | Bywong Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs, please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au 21
Owner Builders Course Marko Zarak $539 The ideal grounding for the prospective owner–builder in the ACT this course will outline the building process from the Development Application (DA) through to the Certificate of Occupancy. Sat 11 & 18 Aug HOME IMPROVEMENT Sat 27 Oct & 10 Nov 8.30am–4.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Paving DIY Basic Home Plumbing Mark Cumberland $195 Ian Campbell $95 Learn how to choose the right materials, This practical course will teach you the construction methods and design for Tiling – Practical for Bathrooms basics of home plumbing, allowing you to your next paving project. In this hands–on confidently change tap washers on interior Martin Stallard $249 course you will learn paving, cutting and and exterior taps as well as equipping laying, plus cover some theory, the tools Taught by a professional tiler this course you with simple diagnostic and problem you will need and how to properly plan will show you how to master your tiling job solving techniques for toilet cisterns. your job. – from tile choice to final grouting. Perfect Thu 30 Aug for DIY renovators keen to learn the tricks Sat 1 Dec 5.30pm–8.30pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce of the trade. 8.30am–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Sat 4 Aug Brickwork Skills Sat 8 Sep Plastering & Patching Sat 20 Oct Marko Zarak $395 8.30am–5pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Don White $175 Gain the hands–on skills and confidence you need to complete small brickwork Done well, basic patching and plastering Tue 30 Oct–13 Nov projects around the home. Learn how to techniques can make rooms look like new. 6pm–9pm | 3 sessions | CIT Bruce choose the right bricks for the job, mix This practical course will cover small to your mortar and lay a neat line of bricks medium sized repairs including patching while working to a string line. dents and holes in plaster walls and Waterproofing & Screeding Your taping and plastering gaps left by large Shower Base Sat 8 & 15 Sep appliances. 8.30am–4.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Martin Stallard $175 Sat 18 Aug 8am–4pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce This course combines the two essential skills for any successful DIY bathroom Cement Rendering renovation. You’ll learn how to install a Don White $195 Stonework Skills waterproof membrane in the bathroom area, and then lay the floor to a gradient Learn how to handle a range of rendering Marko Zarak $395 suitable to drain into a floor waste. techniques for interior and exterior patching of your home. In addition Led by a qualified and experienced Tue 18–25 Sep to cement rendering the day covers stonemason this course will introduce you Tue 20–27 Nov Blueboard application, fixing and to a range of stone walling techniques, 6pm–9pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce rendering. giving you skills you can adapt to a variety of projects and situations around Sat 27 Oct the home. 8am–5pm | 1 session | CIT Bruce Sat 1 & 8 Dec 8.30am–4.30pm | 2 sessions | CIT Bruce Woodworking Interior Design for Everyone Mirsad Ramic $535 Catherine Henderson $359 This hands–on course is designed to provide you with an introduction to The ideal starting point for anyone essential cabinetmaking techniques using building, renovating or decorating their both hand and power tools. Learn about home, this course will take you through joints, tools tuning, sharpening, assembly, a series of activities and exercises, giving finishing and jig making while constructing you workable solutions to your decorating a small functional furniture item. dilemmas and plenty of practical advice. Thu 18 Oct – 29 Nov Thu 26 Jul–13 Sep 6pm–9pm | 7 sessions | CIT Bruce Thu 18 Oct–6 Dec 6.30pm–8.30pm | 8 sessions | CIT Reid 22 Course details are subject to change. Some courses require extra materials or costs – please check the website shortcourses.cit.edu.au
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