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SEMESTER 2 | 2018 make it. do it. love it.
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
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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
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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.auARTS & 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
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Sent in by tutor Lex SorrentinoSHORT 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.auARTS & 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.auComposting & 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
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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
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