Inverell General Interest Courses

Samantha Bucknell

Community College - Northern Inland Inc.

inverell@communitycollegeni.nsw.edu.au

Inverell Coordinator
Samantha Bucknell
The Inverell Club
1 Evans St (opposite the Library)
Inverell 2360
Phone/Fax: 0267 213 656

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FURNITURE RESTORATION PHOTOGRAPHY / PHOTOJOURNALISM with KATE BLACK	Expressions of Interest BEGINNER COMPUTERS - Email, Internet, Etc. PC ORGANISATION MYOB TRAINING Lifestyle Workshops BIPOLAR WORKSHOP SELF-HELP STRATEGIES FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION	PAINTING WORKSHOP with LYNN MUNDAY EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE

FURNITURE RESTORATION This six week course with Doug Wales covers furniture restoration from “scratch”. Learn how to sand, repair and treat your furniture. Grab that old chair/stool/table from the shed and take it to see Doug – he will teach you how to reinvent and restore your timber furniture. The cost of this course does not include materials which can be purchased from Doug. Suggested to bring: Water bottle, hat, wear covered shoes and clothes to be dusty in. When: Commencing Saturday 7 Nov for 6 weeks from 1pm–5pm at 334 Rifle Range Road, Inverell. Min. 6 Max. 10 Cost: $210 PHOTOGRAPHY/PHOTOJOURNALISM WITH KATE BLACK This popular course with with Kate Black, a freelance photographer since 2002 who studied at the Brisbane College of Photography, is being offered again. Kate has photographed for many wedding, portrait and commercial clients with recent expansion into photojournalism. Kate’s emphasis is on capturing those unique moments by creating a warm and friendly atmosphere where clients can feel at their most comfortable - to photograph people in a natural and candid way is the main focus but also to capture the small details that make up the bigger picture. The aim of the course is to teach a basic knowledge of photography principles and methods, allowing the photographer to take great photographs of what interests them. Active participation of students in practical tasks will help develop individual skills. A little knowledge can make a big difference to your photographs. Min. 6 Max. 12 When: Wednesday evenings 21, 28 Oct, 4 and 11 Nov 6pm – 8.30pm plus one 3 hr field trip date to be decided during the course. Cost: $95	PAINTING WORKSHOP with LYNN MUNDAY Following previous successful classes earlier in the year Lynn has agreed to join us again. Award winning artist Lynn Munday will tutor a painting workshop on Friday evening and Saturday on November 6th and 7th. Suitable for the interested amateur upwards, to explore and reinvigorate painting skills and to simply enjoy the experience. Not recommended for those wishing to do photo-realistic or portraiture. Acrylics the preferred medium but oils could be accommodated. Lynn has successfully exhibited her works in many areas including the Courier Mail Art Show in Brisbane, Feather & Lawry Interior Design Gallery Toowoomba, Moree Art Gallery, Inverell Art Gallery and the Weswal Art Gallery in Tamworth. This course does not include equipment needed, (paints, brushes etc). When: Friday 6 Nov 6pm-9pm and Saturday 7 Nov from 9am - 4pm. Min. 6 Max. 10 Cost: $100 EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE EFT is being offered again - this course will give you invaluable tools to help with stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, irritability and other negative emotions that may be impacting on your life. Naturopath Janine McDonald is a qualified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner and has been using this technique in her practice successfully for over four years. When: Saturday 7 Nov from 2.00pm – 5.00pm Min. 5 Max. 15 Cost: $50
Expressions of Interest for the following courses
BEGINNERS COMPUTERS - Email, internet.... This course is designed for those who wish to learn more about computers, how to use email and the internet, basic word processing etc without the formal qualification of a Cert I. In a relaxed environment our tutor will take you through the basics, learn how to access the internet, send and retrieve emails including attachments and any other questions you would like answered. Dates to be advised upon minimum numbers booked. The course runs for three Saturday afternoons from 12.30pm – 4pm in our new Computer Room at the Community College. Min. 6 Max. 8 Cost: $130	PC ORGANISATION Manage and file those photos and videos on your PC – learn how to edit, send, save as another file, attach to emails etc. Short course to update your knowledge. MYOB TRAINING For anyone interested in or using MYOB software – whether you are just learning this programme or would like to upgrade your skills over two Saturday afternoons.12.30 – 4.30pm Min. 6 Max. 10 Cost: $110
Lifestyle Workshops through Centacare New England North West These free two hour workshops are open to anyone who would like to learn more about themselves and those around them. How to deal with the everyday stresses of life, learn to relax and feel confident, and assist those around you to do the same.
BIPOLAR WORKSHOP This workshop is designed to give people updated information about bipolar disorder. It is suitable for people who live with someone who has bipolar disorder, or for people who just want to know more about the issues associated with bipolar disorder. Topics covered include: What causes bipolar disorder? What self-help strategies exist for bipolar disorder? What sort of medication is suitable for treating bipolar disorder? How are different types of bipolar disorder categorised? What can I do to assist someone with bipolar disorder? Who can diagnose and treat bipolar disorder? When: Thursday 29 Oct 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Bookings: Jamie Marshall at Centacare Inverell on 6721 0051 or Inverell Community College on 6721 3656.	SELF - HELP STRATEGIES for ANXIETY & DEPRESSION This workshop is designed to give people up-to-date advice on how to deal with anxiety and depression. It is suitable for people who live with someone who has anxiety and depression, or for people who experience it themselves. Topics covered include: Diet, exercise, herbal remedies, medication, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the power of talking about it, sleep, relaxation/meditation, and other self-help options. The relevant scientific research for the effectiveness of each self-help strategy will also be discussed. When: Monday 16 Nov 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Bookings: Jamie Marshall at Centacare Inverell on 6721 0051 or Inverell Community College on 6721 3656.

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