Course Outline Would you like to harvest your own honey? It’s easy to have a few hives and then let the bees do most of the work for you. Learn everything you need to know about bees, the equipment needed and how much honey you can expect. Find out what other products you can make such as beer, candles, soap and cosmetic creams. Honey tasting and comprehensive notes are provided and places are limited. Program Introduction to the Course What is honey? History of beekeeping Honey...
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Course Outline: For Mark Kingston's class: Have you always wanted to be able to draw? If you learn the right techniques and practice regularly you will be surprised at what you can achieve. This fun and challenging course will teach you practical art principles that will be applied in each class to improve your drawing skills. Your tutor Mark Kingston, a Master of Visual Art will guide you step by step through the drawing process. His knowledge and expertise will inspire you and...
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Remove the mystery – create and enjoy your own bonsai! Discover its history and how easy it is to grow. Learn which types of containers, soil, materials and equipment are preferable. Find out which plants are most suitable and how to maintain, prune, shape, style and display them. Comprehensive notes are provided and places are limited. Program Introduction to the Course History of bonsai Chinese Penjing/Japanese bonsai Suitable specimens for bonsai: Australian, exotic Styles of...
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$145Limited
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$130.50
Bonsai for Beginners
<p>Remove the mystery – create and enjoy your own bonsai! Discover its history and how easy it is to grow. Learn which types of containers, soil, materials and equipment are preferable. Find out
Course Outline Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this relaxed weekend could be just for you. Your facilitator, a master of fine art, will guide you step-by-step through the basic techniques and skills. After spending just two days learning watercolour, you will have attained the confidence to paint pictures you will be proud to show your family and friends, as well as...
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Course Outline Explore combining drawing with pencil, charcoal and inks with wash. Create evocative and imaginative pictures, including landscapes and portraits, with this versatile art technique. Please Bring Bring the following materials: (Approximate cost - $50 - $70) Old fashioned dip-pen with 2 nibs, fine and broad Artline felt-tipped pens, No. 70 and 700 fine point Soft 6B pencil – Derwent “inktense” ink pencil – chilli red colour No.10 synthetic watercolour brush Small...
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$114Limited
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Drawing with Pen and Wash One Day Workshop
<h3 id="CourseOutline">Course Outline</h3><p>Explore combining drawing with pencil, charcoal and inks with wash. Create evocative and imaginative pictures, including landscapes and portraits, with
Course Outline: It’s hardly surprising Australian native plants have become so popular. Learn how to identify them, how they have adapted to our environment and why they’re the perfect low maintenance plants for sun or shade, to create privacy, attract birds, provide fragrance, act as fire retardants and even eat. Comprehensive course notes are provided and places are limited. Program: Introduction to the Course Origins of Australian Native Plants Identification Adaptations...
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Course Outline: Whether you have a tiny balcony, garden or acreage, learn how to grow your own herbs, vegetables and fruit trees. Find out about different methods of recycling, including composting and worm farms. Discover crop rotation, companion planting and how to get rid of pests, diseases and weeds, without using any chemicals. Program Introduction to the Course Soil Types and Potting Mix Composting, Worm Farms, Recycling, etc.. Herbs Vegetables Fruit Trees Crop Rotation...
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Course Outline Watercolours are transparent and brilliant! Create vibrant pictures following basic, simple steps; utilising brushstroke skills as you quickly learn how versatile this medium can be. Please Bring Materials.... 1 long flat Neef watercolour brush 5/8” 6 sheets 240g watercolour paper medium - A3 size white plastic plate paper towel 4 tubes watercolours- Crimson, Cadmium yellow, Ultramarine blue, Burnt umber Please Note: NBMC is not liable to for any loss incurred if a...
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Course Outline Why buy plants when you can propagate them? Take home at least 20 free plants from this workshop. Learn the many methods of propagating, including cuttings, division, layering, grafting and more. Grow your own perennials, shrubs and trees, including fuchsias, frangipanis, hydrangeas, lavenders, roses, camellias, orchids, maples and more. Plants and comprehensive notes are provided and bookings are essential. Course Program Introduction to the Workshop Sowing seeds...
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$130.50
Plant Propagation
<h3 id="CourseOutline">Course Outline</h3><p>Why buy plants when you can propagate them? Take home at least 20 free plants from this workshop. Learn the many methods of propagating, including
Course Outline: Plants improve our health. We might exercise regularly and have a balanced diet but plants in our home and workplace not only improve air quality but also have a positive psychological effect. Discover how to choose, grow and maintain the most suitable indoor plants for your location, to add appeal to the environment, reduce stress and increase your sense of well-being. Program ● Introduction to the Course ● Benefits of indoor plants in the home including air...
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