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make it. do it. love it.
SEMESTER 2 | 2018 - make it. do it. love it - Canberra Institute of Technology
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
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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
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  Writing Skills for the Workplace                              27       and insights into our diverse course offerings. You’ll
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   Work Skills & Personal Development                       28           and competitions!

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  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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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                                                                                                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

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                                                                                 costs,–please
                                                                                         pleasecheck
                                                                                                checkthe  websiteshortcourses.cit.edu.au
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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

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                                                                                              pleasecheck
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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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