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Membership required
Cost $75 (includes GST)

Date: Monday 5-May-2025
Duration: 6 weeks
Time: 10:00am for 6 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Full

Date: Monday 5-May-2025
Duration: 6 weeks
Time: 1:00pm for 6 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open (3 places remaining)

If you have ever wanted to pick something from your garden, bring it into your home and express yourself, this course is for you! Ikebana is an ancient art originating from Japan more than five hundred years ago. The word Ikebana means living flowers. In this course you will learn about the space, line, balance and harmony between the materials used, the container in which it is held and the space where it is placed. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of Ikebana techniques and forms. Continuing students will learn more advanced techniques and forms in Ichiyo school style. For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 6-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 9:00am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

This course is designed for those that have an understanding of the French language and want to develop a more in-depth knowledge of the culture so as to be able to converse in French. You will interact with your fellow students, discussing current aspects of French life and culture. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A PAUSE ON JUNE 17TH AND THE REPLACEMENT ON 1ST JULY.

Membership required
Cost $210 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 6-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 9:30am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 4
Status: Full

Join this workshop led by award-winning artist Migara Ramanayake that explores the classical drawing techniques pioneered by Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo during the Renaissance. This technique involves breaking down every natural objects into the basic geometric shapes (circles, squares, cylinders, ...), studying basic human anatomy and concepts of perspective and proportion. You will hone your observation skills that will then allow you to capture intricate details and subtleties in your subjects and foster a deeper appreciation of art history and the evolution of artistic expression. For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 6-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 9:45am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 3
Status: Open

In this course, students will continue using their knowledge of the French language to explore general topics such as food and restaurants. Building on understanding of the grammatical structure, students will be able to express common needs in everyday situations.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 6-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 10:30am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 5
Status: Open (3 places remaining)

This course is prefect for complete beginners who are eager to learn the basics of the Italian language. In this class, you will embark on a journey of language and culture that will open up a whole new world for you! You will be guided step-by-step on how to express yourself in Italian, from basic greetings to constructing simple sentences. By the end of this 8-week course, you will be equipped with beginner conversational skills that will enable you to engage with Italian speakers.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 6-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 11:00am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

Join this class to enjoy educational and humorous discussions of all things French. Bring your own experiences and keep your French language skills alive through conversations and ongoing discovery in this supportive and convivial environment. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A PAUSE ON JUNE 17TH AND THE REPLACEMENT ON 1ST JULY.

Membership required
Cost $200 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 6-May-2025
Duration: 10 weeks
Time: 11:30am for 10 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open

Date: Thursday 8-May-2025
Duration: 10 weeks
Time: 1:00pm for 10 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 5
Status: Open

Are you a fan of classic Spanish language songs such as Besame Mucho, Guantanamera and Quizas, Quizas, Quizas? Then what better way to learn the Spanish language than by immersing yourself in the rich culture of Latin music! Spanish teacher and Latin music aficionado Alicia Zablah presents weekly classes of Spanish language learning through music. Each session, you will explore the lyrics and music of a song in Spanish, together with a guitar accompanist. (Late enrolments accepted subject to minimum 75% of full fee)

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 6-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 12:30pm for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 5
Status: Open

This course is an introduction to basic French language. The learners begin to understand and express common needs and ideas. They learn to introduce themselves and ask questions about personal details. They interact simply while speaking slowly and clearly. *NOTE: Basic understanding of French is encouraged as this course is continuing from previous terms' progress.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 6-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 1:15pm for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

Fun and interactive! This French course centres around mastering everyday conversations in French. The focus is on building confidence in speaking the language and clearly expressing your ideas. This beginners class is planned around listening to and creating dialogues, understanding grammar and practising pronunciation. Activities include music, movie clips and other cultural highlights. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A PAUSE ON JUNE 17TH AND THE REPLACEMENT ON 1ST JULY.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date: Wednesday 7-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 9:00am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 3
Status: Open

Date: Wednesday 7-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 11:00am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 3
Status: Open

During this course, learners show understanding of the main ideas of a complex text. They spontaneously interact without too much pressure for either the speaker or the listener. They are able to produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects and special interests.

Membership required
Cost $140 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 8-May-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 7:45am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open

Tai Chi is a form of martial art developed from Chinese Taoist philosophy. Its gentle flow and graceful movements can also be used as a very good set of exercise. With constant practice, it can promote good health, relaxation, balance and stability. In this course, participants will be introduced to a short form of Wu style Tai Chi, with particular emphasis on movements promoting a stable body. It should be suitable for both young and seniors and no prior experience is assumed. The details of each movement will be explained. Then participants will learn with the instructor and practise together. The course is also suitable for those who have some prior Tai Chi experience and might like to extend their knowledge.

Membership required
Cost $200 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 8-May-2025
Duration: 10 weeks
Time: 9:00am for 10 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open (3 places remaining)

Hola amigo! This course offers the opportunity to develop further understanding and sharing of information regarding family, work, leisure topics or personal interests. Learners are exposed to travel situations in areas where the language is spoken. They create simple texts on topics of personal interest, briefly describe experiences, events, dreams, ambition, opinions and plans.