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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 $220 (includes GST)

Date: Monday 27-Jul-2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 12:30pm for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open

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.

Membership required
Cost $198 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 28-Jul-2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 3:30pm for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

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 requiredโ€”just a basic familiarity with AI and a willingness to experiment with new digital tools

Membership required
Cost $198 (includes GST)

Date: Tuesday 28-Jul-2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 2:00pm for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

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.

Membership required
Cost $130 (includes GST)

Date: Friday 31-Jul-2026
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 12:30pm for 5 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

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.

Membership required
Cost $160 (includes GST)

Date: Friday 31-Jul-2026
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 10:00am for 5 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

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 carryingโ€”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.

Membership required
Cost $176 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 23-Jul-2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 7:45am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open

Come and Join us in our relaxing classes overlooking the serene Ernst Johnston Oval with our Tai Chi Master Ruperto. Tai Chi is the perfect way to start your morning. Tai Chi is a form of martial art developed from Chinese Taoist philosophy. Its gentle flow and graceful movements also make it an excellent form of exercise. With regular 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 that promote a stable body. It is suitable for both younger and older participants, and no prior experience is required. Each movement will be explained in detail, and participants will learn and practise together with the instructor. The course is also ideal for those with some prior Tai Chi experience who wish to extend their knowledge. NOTE: the course will cater for all weather conditions, so will be indoors or outdoors pending weather and groups comfort.

Membership required
Cost $198 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 23-Jul-2026
Duration: 9 weeks
Time: 9:00am for 9 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

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.

Membership required
Cost $198 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 23-Jul-2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 9:30am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 4
Status: Open (2 places remaining)

This intermediate Indonesian class is for those who have studied Bahasa Indonesia before at SPLC or elsewhere, and would like to come along to practice and improve their language skills. Our Indonesian teacher, Mela, has extensive experience teaching Indonesian. She is passionate about teaching and will help you develop your Indonesian language skills in a fun and friendly environment!

Membership required
Cost $198 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 23-Jul-2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 10:00am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open (1 place remaining)

Imagine becoming a portrait artist in your own social circle, creating lasting images of your family and friends. You can achieve this under the expert guidance of award-winning local artist Migara Ramanayake. Discover the skill of constructing and positioning the head for perfect effect. Build the confidence to move from drawing within a grid to free-hand. Explore the styles and effects created through shading and pencil-grips. Practise Silverpoint drawing, a classical drawing technique, which has nearly disappeared in contemporary art. This technique improves your accuracy and skill level. For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment.

Membership required
Cost $198 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 23-Jul-2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 11:00am for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 4
Status: Open

Join Indonesian for Beginners class and unlock the beauty of Indonesia's rich culture and vibrant language! Whether you travel to Indonesia often or simply want to expand your linguistic skills, this SPLC course with our Indonesian Language teacher, Mela, She is passionate in providing an interactive environment to learn basic conversation, grammar, and common phrases to help you communicate confidently.

Membership required
Cost $198 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 23-Jul-2026
Duration: 9 weeks
Time: 11:00am for 9 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 1
Status: Open

This course adds to the learner's knowledge of basic Spanish expressions. The learner understands frequently used language in areas such as shopping, family and employment. Communication involves a direct exchange of information, describing immediate matters in simple terms. The textbook Vente (A1/A2) will be used.

Membership required
Cost $231 (includes GST)

Date: Thursday 23-Jul-2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 12:00pm for 8 weeks
Venue: SPLC Room 2
Status: Open (1 place remaining)

Imagine becoming a portrait artist in your own social circle, creating lasting images of your family and friends. You can achieve this under the expert guidance of award-winning local artist Migara Ramanayake. Discover the skill of constructing and positioning the head for perfect effect. Build the confidence to move from drawing within a grid to free-hand. Explore the styles and effects created through shading and pencil-grips. Practise Silverpoint drawing, a classical drawing technique, which has nearly disappeared in contemporary art. This technique improves your accuracy and skill level. For the materials list, see receipt upon enrolment.