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...Click on an activity below for details, or visit our programme page for a complete list and to enrol into multiple activities.

Membership required
Cost $105 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 23-Sep-2025
Duration: 3 weeks
Time: 9:30am for 3 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open

Dive into the art of composition with a focussed and practical drawing class in this spring break. In this workshop student will learn how to: -Understand the principle of strong composition -Identify and avoid the most common twelve composition mistakes -Arrange objects efficiently within a space -Create balanced eye-catching drawings through guided practice Each session includes hands on drawing activites where students will organise real objects into specific compositions, then bring them to life onpaper.

Membership not required
Cost $24 (includes GST)

Date: Wednesday 24-Sep-2025
Duration: 4 weeks
Time: 1:00pm for 4 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open

For those who love the cerebral challenge and social aspect of traditional Mahjong but lack experienced peers to play with, this Wednesday Hong Kong Mahjong Club is ideal session to enrol in. Join fellow enthusiasts of the fascinating game of Mahjong in a welcoming environment that focuses on friendly social interaction and fun. Previous experience. Drop-in players welcome at $7 per session.

Membership required
Cost $90 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 25-Sep-2025
Duration: 2 weeks
Time: 10:00am for 2 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 3
Status: Open

Run over 3 hours for two weeks, this workshop designed to guide aspiring writers through the fundamentals of memoir writing. Participants will learn how to transform personal experiences into compelling narratives, develop authentic voice, and structure their life stories effectively. Each session combines practical writing techniques with supportive feedback in an intimate group setting. Whether you have a complete manuscript in mind or simply wish to preserve family stories, this workshop provides the essential tools to bring your unique memories to life on the page

Membership required
Cost $10 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 7-Oct-2025
Duration: Single session
Time: 10:00am for Single session
Venue: SPLC Courtyard
Status: Open

🌼 Spring Break Busy Bees – SPLC Gardening Day! 🌼 Spring is here, and it's time to bring our courtyard back to life! Help us make it warm, welcoming, and bursting with colour – just in time for summer. We’re inviting all green thumbs (and enthusiastic beginners!) to join us for a fun and fulfilling gardening day at SPLC. Here’s how you can get involved: 📌Enrol to join the Busy bees garden project. 🧤Bring Gloves to garden with, plus a gardening apron and hand shovel. 🌿🌷 🪴Help us re-decorate and refresh our courtyard with fresh greenery 🌭 Enjoy a FREE finger foods luncheon as a thank you for your hard work! * All Proceeds go toward the SPLC garden 👉 Spots are limited PLEASE ENROL TO SECURE YOUR PLACE – Also to help us with catering estimates. Let’s get our hands dirty and make something beautiful together!

Membership required
Cost $220 (includes GST)

Date: Monday 13-Oct-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 10:00am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open

This course is for students who have some little or some experience in watercolours and wish to improve their skills. You will develop your drawing skills and watercolour techniques as we explore a range of subject matter and discuss the best approach to capture the subject effectively. This course is facilitated by our new Watercolours teacher Rhonda Hickey who brings over 20 years of experience with watercolours, a love for bright, transparent colours, and a passion for capturing the beauty of Western Australia’s seascapes, bushland, and flowers. we welcome Rhonda who looks forward to working with you all.

Membership required
Cost $180 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 14-Oct-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.

Membership required
Cost $180 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 14-Oct-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.

Membership required
Cost $180 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 14-Oct-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 9:00am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

This course is designed for those who have an understanding of 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, through music, videos and literature.

Membership required
Cost $230 (includes GST)

Date: Wednesday 15-Oct-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 9:00am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 3
Status: Open

With colour mediums such as ink, acrylic and watercolour this class you will explore the vibrant world of drawing.Through hands on instructions and guided practice, you will develop foundational drawing skills while learning how to effectively render with a variety of colour materials.

Membership required
Cost $220 (includes GST)

Date: Wednesday 15-Oct-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 12:30pm for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 3
Status: Open

In this intermediate watercolour class we will use a variety of watercolour techniques to capture various subject matters. Throughout the course, we will explore range of images from still life to landscapes as we extend your existing Watercolour skills. This course is suited to those with some watercolour competency – not for beginners. We will look at different subjects each week, using reference images provided by your tutor. Build up your observational and representational skillset with watercolours as you learn new techniques to achieve great results in your compositions. This course is facilitated by our new Watercolours teacher Rhonda Hickey who brings over 20 years of experience with watercolours, a love for bright, transparent colours, and a passion for capturing the beauty of Western Australia’s seascapes, bushland, and flowers. we welcome Rhonda who looks forward to working with you all.

Membership required
Cost $140 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 16-Oct-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 7:45am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open

As the spring weather welcomes a warm calm presence, Tai Chi is the perfect morning start. 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 $180 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 16-Oct-2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 5:30pm for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 5
Status: Open

This course is for those who are interested in learning conversational Language. In this class, you will embark on a journey of language & culture that will open up a whole new world for you.