Courses H - P

 

Home Recording Studio You can set up a home recording studio with a budget as low as $500 right up to $10,000 or more! This course will deal with the setting up and development of a home studio without it becoming chaos and an expensive nightmare. There are three types of studios: tape, hardrive and computer - a 16 track hard drive studio will be available for hands-on experience. We will discuss the plan and setup, basics of audio engineering including short cuts, bouncing tracks, synchronisation, mix-down and mastering which leads into burning CDs and/or master. Tutor has 20 years experience as an audio engineer. A perfect course for songwriters, musicians and up and coming producer/engineers. Consecutive weeks from start date. No concession. WC3862-10 $154 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 14 August 9am-5pm 32 Hours 4 Sessions Gary Pepper How to Enjoy Dating New!! This course is designed for people who have had a relationship end recently or for those who want to make positive changes in their life to do with future relationships. Starting over strategies covered will include: where and how to meet other single people, conducting a personal emotional stocktake, increasing love in your life, companionship issues, your attraction patterns, creating support systems, taking emotional risks and letting go of what is not working for you. No concession. WL3316-16 $60 Cartwright P.S. Saturday 7 August 9:30am-3:30pm 6 Hours 1 Session Maria Capsanis HSC English: How to 'Journey' Well! New!! This course will help HSC students improve their understanding of questions, writing short answers, exploring and analysing texts and movies, essay and creative writing skills, writing about poetry and different kinds of works, dramas and novels. There will be a special emphasis on the physical, inner and imaginative Journey. Don't leave it until the last minute - brush up on your skills now so that you can tackle the HSC with confidence! Consecutive weeks from start date. CT3074-12 $101 Campbelltown H.S. Monday 26 July 7pm-9pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Karl Hillie WC3852-12 $101 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 14 August 9am-1pm 16 Hours 4 Sessions Karl Hillie Importing/Exporting & GST: An Introduction A practical overview of the business of international trade that can be put to immediate use. Topics include: where to start, and get help; terminology; banking procedures; documentation; commercial, insurance, government and destination requirements; air freight, forwarding agents, customs brokers, duties, sales tax, GST and more. For people starting their own import/export business, extending their current business activities or wanting to broaden their knowledge. Fee includes comprehensive notes. Consecutive weeks from start date. No concession. WL3003-20 $160 (GST free) Cartwright P.S. Saturday 28 August 10am-5pm 14 Hours 2 Sessions Lance Scoular Italian Italian courses with Nikola will return in Term 4. Keeping Up With Your Kids New!! Life as a parent today is exhausting, challenging and exhilarating (imagine life without them!). But it also brings concerns and often there are times when you feel on your own. This course is an opportunity for parents to get together and share 'war stories'. It also offers tips that help you develop an even more positive relationship with your child(ren) and deal with the times when you wish...... FD3045-14 $101 Fairfield H.S. Tuesday 27 July 6:30pm-8:30pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Susan Winkworth Kid's Art: Projects to Teach your Children Come along and learn a variety of projects to share with your children through this practical workshop. Each project is designed to teach particular skills and concepts. Great for parents, grandparents or carers of preschool and primary-aged children. Bring white A4 paper (15 sheets), scissors, glue stick and coloured pencils, crayons or textas. No concession. WC3818-20 $34 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 28 August 9am-1pm 4 Hours 1 Session Heather Davidson Knitting for Beginners Have fun and discover the art of knitting. This course is designed for people with no previous experience in knitting. Learn the basic skills needed to create garments for the family and items for the home. You will need a kit that will be provided for $10 (payable to tutor). Kit will include wool and knitting needles to be used during course. One day for weekend workshop, two consecutive weeks for weekday course. No concession. WC3816-8 $51 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 14 August 10am-4pm 6 Hours 1 Session Loretta Maurencig DA3019-8 $51 Cartwright P.S. Wednesday 18 August 10am-1pm 6 Hours 2 Sessions Loretta Maurencig Lawnmowers and Small Engine Maintenance This course is designed to teach you how to reduce costly repairs. Learn basic fault finding do-it-yourself maintenance for petrol 2 and 4 stroke stationary engines, brush cutters, blower/vacs, lawnmowers, etc. Bring your engine to be maintained, spark plug spanner and where possible your service manual. Must be 18 years or over to enrol. No concession. WC3835-12 $55 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 28 August 9:30am-3:30pm 6 Hours 1 Session Bruce Oppel Make-up: An Introduction Do you agree that your face is one of your most important assets? Do you agree that your make-up needs to change? Are you aware what colours suit you? In this course you will learn how to spend minimum time on your face and still look good and natural. First session bring notepad and pen. Course conducted at Luppino's Hairdressing - 197 Hamilton Rd, Fairfield West. Hair Care course also offered - see separate course entry. No concession. LH3098-10 $49 Luppino's Hairdressing Monday 16 August 7pm-9pm 6 Hours 3 Sessions Magda Luppino LH3099-10 $49 Luppino's Hairdressing Monday 6 September 7pm-9pm 6 Hours 3 Sessions Magda Luppino Making Financial Sense out of your Retirement This short course will introduce you to the basics of superannuation and retirement planning. We will also investigate the use of self-managed super funds, allocated pensions, tax minimisation, estate planning and successful income splitting. Tutor is an experienced Financial Planner and operates under an Australian Financial Services Licence. No concession. WL3305-16 $55 Cartwright P.S. Saturday 14 August 1:15pm-5pm 3.75 Hours 1 Session Jane Drexler Managing People Individuals new to people management, can find themselves in the position without any understanding of the responsibilities they face, or knowledge of the methods most suited to successfully undertaking the role. This one-day workshop will help individuals prepare for the role they are facing and propose various courses of action that will assist with successful people management. No concession. WC3820-15 $70 (GST free) Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 14 August 9am-4:30pm 7.5 Hours 1 Session Graham Neville Massage: Swedish for Home Use Tired, stressed and suffering from aching muscles? Come along and join in the fun of experiencing both the giving and receiving of a massage. Learn about the benefits of massage, an introduction to aromatherapy and a brief look at the muscles of the body. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation and $5 for oils supplied by tutor. Ideal for couples who can enrol for discounted fee of $172. Consecutive weeks from start date. IN3191-14 $101 Ingleburn H.S. Monday 26 July 7pm-9pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Elizabeth Thorn WC3891-14 $101 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 14 August 9am-5pm 16 Hours 2 Sessions Elizabeth Thorn Maths for Adults Made Easy Does Maths make you uneasy? Come and learn in a happy, non-stressful atmosphere. Learn or revise addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, estimating, metric, decimals, fractions, percentages and ratio. This course is FREE to residents of 2168 postcode or parents/grandparents of children enrolled at Cartwright Public School. Fee (GST free): Individual permanent residents - $25, Agencies enrolling clients - $78, non-permanent residents - $90. No concession. DA3007-10 Cartwright P.S. Friday 6 August 9:30am-12:30pm 15 Hours 5 Sessions Ignacio Hicban Maths: Yrs. 7-12 A group coaching session for high school students designed to cover problem areas. Conducted by an experienced tutor in a friendly environment. Participants can work on their area of need and will be guided how to approach and solve their problems methodically. Bring your maths text and workbook, pen and calculator. When enrolling please advise which year and level of Maths you are studying. CT3050-8 $101 Campbelltown H.S. Monday 26 July 7pm-8:30pm 12 Hours 8 Sessions Lorraine Austin IN3123-12 $101 Ingleburn H.S. Monday 26 July 7pm-8:30pm 12 Hours 8 Sessions Albert Simonian FD3017-12 $101 Fairfield H.S. Tuesday 27 July 6:30pm-8pm 12 Hours 8 Sessions Albert Simonian CT3045-8 $101 Campbelltown H.S. Tuesday 27 July 7pm-8:30pm 12 Hours 8 Sessions Lorraine Austin CP3017-12 $101 Cartwright P.S. Wednesday 28 July 7pm-8:30pm 12 Hours 8 Sessions Albert Simonian Meditation and Relaxation Learn simple, effective and enjoyable meditation techniques and supporting practices such as basic yoga postures and breathing methods to help you overcome physical discomfort, relax and improve your concentration. We'll also dig into the underlying concepts of these timeless practices to get a broad overview of how they and we can function at our best. No concession. WC3856-12 $51 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 4 September 10am-5pm 7 Hours 1 Session Dada Meditation and Yoga Learn the principles and practice of meditation, chanting and yoga in a form that you can practice at home. Learn how to deal with the stumbling blocks that normally create difficulty for new meditators. Gain an expanded view of your personal potential and a very concrete method for its realisation. Enjoy a feeling of calmness and clarity in each session and be able to start expanding this into your everyday life. Acquire greater flexibility, strength, vitality and overall health and well-being. Improve your ability to cope with pressure and stress. CP3244-16 $98 Cartwright P.S. Monday 26 July 7pm-9pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Dada LP3729-10 $98 Liverpool G.H.S. Tuesday 27 July 7pm-9pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Dada DA3729-12 $98 Cartwright P.S. Thursday 29 July 10am-12noon 16 Hours 8 Sessions Dada More Quick and Easy Crafts for 5-12 Year Olds New!! This workshop follows on from the first providing participants with even more ideas including games to use with children. All ideas are cost effective and are useful to parents, carers or workers. You don't have to have attended the first workshop to enrol as these are all new ideas. Bring $15 for resources. No concession. WC3865-15 $33 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 21 August 10am-3pm 5 Hours 1 Session Kay Lampard Mosaics: Beginners and Intermediate This course is designed for beginners and intermediate participants. During the course you will create three items - first week create a stepping stone, second week mosaic a terracotta pot or dish and the following four weeks a plaque with either a vase with flowers, or fish and shells, or your own design. Plaques are displayed in the College office. Requirement information on Confirmation. CP3201-12 $77 Cartwright P.S. Thursday 29 July 7pm-9pm 12 Hours 6 Sessions Mandy Streatfeild Mosaics Workshop A one-day workshop for beginners or those with some experience where you will learn the techniques required to create a stepping stone and mosaic a terracotta pot. Samples of projects are displayed in the College office. Requirement information sent with Confirmation. No concession. WL3062-12 $52 Cartwright P.S. Sunday 15 August 9am-5pm 8 Hours 1 Session Mandy Streatfeild WL3070-12 $52 Cartwright P.S. Sunday 29 August 9am-5pm 8 Hours 1 Session Mandy Streatfeild Office Skills Covers the theory of *the modern office *petty cash *filing *business documents *statements *banking (including electronic) *resumes *reconciliation *payrolls. Will help in job hunting. Certificate issued. Notebook, pens and calculator needed. CT3017-14 $101 (GST free) Campbelltown H.S. Monday 26 July 7pm-9pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Vicki Giffen Oil Painting New!! One reason why oil painting has been so popular for hundreds of years is that it is an incredibly versatile painting medium which can be manipulated in many ways. You will receive instruction in the basics of colour mixing, composition and brush technique. Discover the effects of light and shading to create a dynamic composition. Please bring sketch paper, pencil and eraser. Material costs for the course will be around $65 and will be discussed first session. DA3002-12 $101 Cartwright P.S. Wednesday 28 July 1pm-3pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Bing Wu Organic Gardening Come along and learn the principles of organic gardening including the importance of soil fertility, composting, no-dig gardens, companion planting and chemical-free pesticides with The Veggie Lady! Techniques involve home-made pesticides and environmental controls. Bring a small container of soil from your garden for free soil sampling. No concession. WC3842-15 $70 Campbelltown HS. Saturday 28 August 10am-3pm 5 Hours 1 Session The Veggie Lady WL3240-15 $70 Cartwright P.S. Saturday 4 September 10am-3pm 5 Hours 1 Session The Veggie Lady Painting Workshop New!! This one-day workshop will see you with a finished artwork and a day of fun and exploration. Using oil or acrylics you can paint your own subject or a still life and use whatever materials you already have. Good for a beginner or someone who is a bit rusty and wants to start again. No concession. WC3858-12 $40 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 21 August 10am-3pm 5 Hours 1 Session Susan Southwood Paper Punch Craft Got craft punches and don't know what to do with them? Come along to this beginner's workshop where we will create some simple gift tags and cards. We do flat work (for scrapbooking or memory albums) and three dimensional work (for cards and frames). Requirements will be advised on Confirmation sent after you enrol. No concession. WC3814-10 $34 Campbelltown H.S. Saturday 28 August 9am-1pm 4 Hours 1 Session Wendy Verity Pergamano in Parchment Craft: Beginners Use tools to make lace-like edges and coloured inks to bring life to these exquisite greeting cards made from parchment paper. Supplies and equipment available week to week from tutor for approximately $15. SJ3230-10 $77 St Johns Park H.S. Wednesday 28 July 6:30pm-8:30pm 12 Hours 6 Sessions Ira Suratman Pergamano in Parchment Craft Workshop Use tools to make lace-like edges and coloured inks to bring life to two greeting cards made from parchment paper. Kit provided for $38 (payable to tutor) which contains all materials and equipment used for workshop. Kit also includes tools that can be taken home and used for further Pergamano projects. No concession. WL3852-8 $29 Cartwright P.S. Sunday 15 August 10am-1pm 3 Hours 1 Session Ira Suratman PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES Courses in both 35mm film and digital are offered. Following the guide below will ensure you enrol in the correct course to best suit your experience and needs. FILM: Courses offered are for users of 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) cameras. Camera with removable lenses! Compact camera users should not enrol!! . Beginners may enrol in Photography: SLR Camera Basics. . Confident photographers including those who have completed SLR Camera Basics may Enrol in Photography: SLR Intermediate. . Experienced photographers or those who have completed Photography: SLR Intermediate may enrol in Night Photography. DIGITAL: Courses offered are for users of digital still cameras from consumer models through to professional digital SLRs. Photography: Digital Camera Basics Come along to our digital camera course and learn how to get the best out of your camera. Whether yours is a consumer model or the latest professional masterpiece most modern features will be covered. Designed to unravel the mysteries and get you pointed in the right direction so you can take advantage of new technology. Subjects covered will include the new digital format; exposure modes; camera supports; image sizes and quality; medium sensitivity; storage mediums; printing images and working with images. Learners with early model or small image cameras (3 megapixel or smaller - see your manual for this information) may not benefit from this course as these cameras may lack the features of newer models. Participants are asked to bring along their cameras. Instruction manuals are a must! No concession. CT3930-16 $90 Campbelltown H.S. Tuesday 27 July 7pm-9pm 8 Hours 4 Sessions Alexander Ball Photography CT3952-16 $90 Campbelltown H.S. Tuesday 24 August 7pm-9pm 8 Hours 4 Sessions Alexander Ball Photography Photography: SLR Camera Basics Are you a beginner? Do you own an SLR (single lens reflex) camera but aren't confident in its use? Are you about to purchase an SLR camera and would like some prior knowledge? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions then this course is for you. The course is targetted at the beginner and will cover the complete operation of your camera and photography in general. No concession. WL3020-15 $90 Cartwright P.S. Sunday 25 July 9am-5pm 8 Hours 1 Session Alexander Ball Photography Photography: SLR Intermediate For those who are reasonably confident in the use of 35mm SLR cameras or those who have attended 'SLR Camera Basics'. The course will cover such topics as exposure, aperture, depth of field, varying shutter speeds, colour temperature, practical use of light, flash photography, selecting lenses, photographic composition, film selection, camera accessories and maintenance. A 35mm SLR camera with manual exposure mode is essential. No digital compact cameras! CT3822-15 $110 Campbelltown H.S. Monday 26 July 7pm-9pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Alexander Ball Photography Photography: Night Photography Workshop For those who are reasonably confident in the use of SLR cameras or those who have attended any of the SLR courses run by the College. If you have ever wanted to take those strikingly dramatic city night shots that you see in magazines, this is the course for you! The workshop will be run over three sessions - two evenings at Campbelltown Centre and one evening on location in the city for the night shoot. You will require an SLR camera with manual mode, a tripod and cable release and be able to make your own way into the city for the practical session. CT3587-12 $110 Campbelltown H.S. Wednesday 25 August 7pm-9pm 6 Hours 3 Sessions Alexander Ball Photography Pilates Pilates (Pi-lah-Tees) is a unique form of simple yet precise body conditioning exercise. It's a great all-over workout which focuses on strengthening muscles, particularly the abdominals and the back. Not suitable for pregnant women. You will need to arrive 15 minutes early for the first session, wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a towel and exercise mat. Tutor is trained and accredited with the Pilates Institute of Australia and has many years experience in the fitness industry. No concession. HP3027-10 $96 Hoxton Park Scout Hall Tuesday 27 July 7:30pm-8:30pm 8 Hours 8 Sessions Fit 4 You HP3037-10 $96 Hoxton Park Scout Hall Wednesday 28 July 7:30pm-8:30pm 8 Hours 8 Sessions Fit 4 You Pottery This course is designed for beginners or those with some experience. You will have the opportunity of making both hand-built and wheel items. An additional $15 is payable first session for clay and glazes. CT3024-15 $99 Campbelltown H.S. Wednesday 28 July 7pm-9pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Norman Pritchard Pottery at the Powerhouse - Wheel Throwing A course for beginners or those with experience to learn the art of the pottery wheel as well as decoration, glazing and kiln firing. No handbuilding taught in this course. An additional $18 is payable at the first session to cover material costs. CA3350-8 $109 Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Monday 26 July 7pm-9pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Brian Gillard Preparing Successful Quotations and Tenders Winning tenders is the pulse of most business enterprises. Without the recurring successful tender, an organisation withers. This course is designed for contracting organisations that want to sharpen their skills to prepare successful tenders or to bid for higher value, more complex tenders. Ideal for any size business - tutor has a strong background of research and experience in the tender process. No concession. WL3230-16 $120 (GST free) Cartwright P.S. Saturday 24 July 9am-5pm 8 Hours 1 Session Michael Creenaune DA3207-16 $120 (GST free) Cartwright P.S. Friday 13 August 9am-5pm 8 Hours 1 Session Michael Creenaune Public Speaking Gain confidence in speaking in public in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere. Tap into your hidden communication talents and learn the techniques that will make you a competent speaker. Learn how to use visual aids and other materials in a training situation. Find out how to evaluate the speaking skills of others, how to be an MC and deliver a toast. CT3805-12 $98 Campbelltown H.S. Tuesday 27 July 7pm-9pm 16 Hours 8 Sessions Martin Shields