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Cost $220 (includes GST)

Up North, Down South. Look at Western Australia through the eyes of an artist. Yours. Rugged landscapes, beautiful scenery, wild waterfalls, wild ocean, peaceful bays. Learn the lovely medium of soft pastels, under the guidance of Western Australian pastel artist Fiona Buchanan. Beginners and those with experience welcome to this supportive class. Learn to paint with pastels using soft pastels and pastel pencils, on sanded paper. A materials list will be supplied with your receipt. Artwork by Lynda Turk. OXLADES Art Suppliers discount card available at SPLC.

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Cost $198 (includes GST)

NEW START DATE , DAY AND TIME: This course is designed for learners who already have a general understanding of Artificial Intelligence, including those who have completed the AI for Curious Minds course, and want to move beyond the basics into practical, real-world use. Through guided, hands-on activities, participants will explore how to use tools such as chatbots, voice assistants, translation apps, and creative AI platforms to complete everyday tasks. Along the way, you will learn how to write clearer and more effective prompts to get better results, understand which tools are genuinely useful beyond the marketing hype, and discover how AI can support communication, creativity, organisation, and problem-solving in daily life. The focus of this course is on building confidence and practical skills, helping participants develop effective habits for using AI tools safely, thoughtfully, and productively. No technical background is required—just a basic familiarity with AI and a willingness to experiment with new digital tools

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Cost $198 (includes GST)

NEW START DATE and TIME - FORMERLY CALLED AI FOR CURIOUS MINDS, you'll discover AI in Everyday Apps. Through this beginner-friendly course our facilitator explains AI in plain English, starting with where it came from and why it is growing so quickly. You will discover how AI can help with practical tasks like writing emails and letters, planning and organising, restoring old photos, while also learning how to spot scams, deepfakes, and ethical concerns.No technical knowledge is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to explore how AI can be a useful, safe tool in daily life.

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Cost $130 (includes GST)

NEW DAY & TIME: This course is designed to guide aspiring writers through the fundamentals of memoir writing. Students will learn how to transform personal experiences into compelling narratives, develop authentic voices, 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.

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Cost $160 (includes GST)

NEW DAY AND TIME: Write to Heal, is a short, structured writing program delivered by our Memoir Writing Course facilitator - Shoma Mittra. It is designed to help participants slow their thinking, process stress, and regain clarity through guided writing practices. When stress builds up, thoughts can feel tangled and relentless. This program uses simple, carefully guided writing exercises to help participants pause, reflect, and make sense of what they are carrying—without pressure to perform or share. The course does not require writing experience. It focuses on wellbeing, not literary skill. Participants write privately, at their own pace, using prompts designed to support calm, insight, and emotional regulation. This program is suitable for adults experiencing everyday stress, emotional overload, or burnout, and for anyone seeking a gentle, reflective practice to support mental wellbeing.

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Cost $176 (includes GST)

If you have studied Italian for a while, want to improve your conversation skills and consolidate some grammar, this class is for you! Every week, the students work on conversation, learning words and expressions on different topics, mostly related to Italy (places, tradition, culture, history). The main focus is currently on everything about Italian food: how to order at the bar and at the restaurant, where to eat some world renown Italian dishes, how to cook them at home following the original recipes, the coffee culture. The students like to revise and consolidate previous grammar topics and are working hard on the new ones and on the conversation and the comprehension of Italian language. If you're unsure if this class is for you, please get in touch with the teacher.

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Cost $198 (includes GST)

Some of the basics of drawing have been established. It is now time to push on and explore your potential. Charcoal drawing is a basic tool for beginning artists. Through use of different coloured, textured papers; the magic of a white charcoal pencil and the kneaded eraser; light and shade; cast shadows; smudging and layering, a more complex image emerges. Come and join a fun, experimental group that loves to chat and draw. Migara Ramanayake will professionally guide us, yet again, to draw what we didn't think we could. For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment.

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Cost $61.60 (includes GST)

EXPERIENCED HONG KONG PLAYERS WELCOME. Chinese Mahjong – Independent Play Session Enjoy the cerebral challenge and social interaction of traditional Chinese Mahjong in a welcoming environment. This session is designed for experienced players to meet, play, and have fun. Not suitable for beginners or learners without Hong Kong–style experience. Trial & Membership: Trial session available for $8, with suitability assessed by established members. Membership will be required if deemed suitable. Limited places!

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Cost $198 (includes GST)

This is a fun class! Learners are encouraged to continue learning the beautiful Italian language. This is an ongoing course but new students are welcome to join this class if they have some knowledge of Italian language structures. The focus will be on building confidence in speaking the language, in a variety of topics. New vocabulary and grammatical structures are introduced with each topic, in order to enhance the learners' ability to maintain a conversation. The instructor is dynamic and enthusiastic in teaching the language and with sharing aspects of Italian culture.

Membership not required
Cost $64 (includes GST)

For those who love the cerebral challenge and social aspect of traditional Mahjong but lack experienced peers to play with, this is the ideal session to join. Enjoy a welcoming environment with fellow enthusiasts of the fascinating game of Mahjong (Hong Kong style only), with a focus on friendly social interaction and fun. Previous experience is required. NOT FOR BEGINNERS - Experienced players only $8 per session

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Cost $176 (includes GST)

This course is suitable for those who have studied Italian for some time and are keen to improve their knowledge of the grammar as well as their comprehension of the spoken language and their conversation fluency. In the first part of each lesson, the students take part in the conversation, based on different topics all related to Italy, using, when possible, the grammar studied in class. To get ready for the conversation, they explore words and expressions of the Italian language and learn about Italian culture, focusing on topics that often follow the interests and needs of the students. If you're unsure if this is the course for you, please get in touch with the teacher.

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Cost $176 (includes GST)

This course is recommended for those who would like to boost their confidence in their Italian conversation and consolidate and develop their grammar skills, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Every week, the students also learn about different topics, like Italian culture, food, traditions, travels, places, etc., while improving their knowledge and comprehension of the language. Take the plunge and join this really friendly, lovely and fun group of students.