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July 2019
The Gatsby Party
SATURDAY 20th July. Tickets: palais-hepburn.com or Oztix.com.au Dress: 1920's attire if you desire. Super prize for best dressed. Immerse yourself, and let us transport you to our world of sophistication, glitz and glamour...This is The Gatsby Party. They didn’t call it the Roaring Twenties for nothing and when you meet our Gatsby family, you’ll understand why! Join us, The Gatsby Girls, as we welcome you and your guests and then.. let the party begin. A non stop night of entertainment,…
Find out more »Acrylic Pouring for Tweens and Teens
Got creative kids? Then this Acrylic Pouring for Tweens and Teens workshop is for you! During this two hour workshop we will create two paintings using the acrylic pouring technique. We will learn two techniques : a “dirty flip cup” and a “string pull”. The dirty pour will result in an abstract acrylic painting, and the string pull will result in a multi-colour field of flowers as pictured in the event pic. While creating our paintings we will also discuss…
Find out more »Cooking up Jobs
Learn about hospitality working in a real kitchen with this hands on program designed to provide participants with a range of employability and hospitality skills. Classes are held Monday and Tuesdays each week over 16 weeks. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Cooking up Jobs
Learn about hospitality working in a real kitchen with this hands on program designed to provide participants with a range of employability and hospitality skills. Classes are held Monday and Tuesdays each week over 16 weeks. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Reading, Writing, Maths
Looking for help to read, write, or do maths for everyday activities or improve your work opportunities? Thinking about studying but need to brush up on your literacy skills? Our course allows you to work at your own pace to build up the skills you want to improve, no matter what your level or needs. An appointment is required prior to starting in this course. Please call us on 5339 5069 to book. Length: 2.5 hrs weekly Enrol at any…
Find out more »Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens – Guiding Friends
The Guiding Friends are interested in learning and sharing their knowledge of these heritage gardens. The guides pride themselves on their friendly and informative tours. Informal meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the George Longley Building. The meetings are more like workshops and a range of activities takes place – guest speakers, garden tours, excursions, preparing brochures and AV presentations to enhance visitors' experience of the gardens and opportunities to research topics…
Find out more »Mums & Bubs Drop in Days (Dads welcome too)
Drop in Sessions for mums & bubs, toddlers & pre-schoolers - Dads Welcome Too! Every Tuesday between 11-3pm drop in anytime with your bub, toddler or pre-schooler and have a clay play. This is a great way to spend creative time with your child and also to meet other parents, and no bookings are required. The fee is $15 per child. This includes 500gm clay (additional clay is available at $2.00 per kilo), access to studio tools and equipment and…
Find out more »GETTING YOUR L’S
Do you want to get your Learner Driver’s Permit but need some help studying for the test? This course will walk you through the content of the VicRoads Learner Permit Knowledge Test building your confidence and understanding of the road rules. Length: 2.5 hrs weekly Enrol at any stage throughout the School Term Starting: Tuesday 16th July 12:30pm to 3:00pm Cost: FREE including a copy of the “Road to Solo Driving Handbook” and we will cover the cost of booking…
Find out more »Linedance Classes for Absolute beginners
Easy to learn linedance for absolute beginners. If you have wanted to try linedancing here’s a way to start. Join us and make new friends. For ages from 30 to 90, men & women welcome. Coffee & tea provided also.
Find out more »Getting Your Ls
Do you want to get your Learner Driver’s Permit but need some help studying for the test? This course will walk you through the content of the VicRoads Learner Permit Knowledge Test building your confidence and understanding of the road rules. Length: 2.5 hrs weekly Enrol at any stage throughout the Term Starting: Wednesday 17th July 9:30am to 12:00pm Cost: FREE including a copy of the “Road to Solo Driving Handbook” and we will cover the cost of booking your…
Find out more »COOKING BASICS FOR FAMILIES
Trying to feed a family healthy food on a budget can be difficult. Join this course to learn how to cook easy, healthy meals the kids will love. Each session you will cook a meal to take home. Length: 2.5 hrs weekly for 2 Terms Cost: $8 per weekly 2.5 hr session
Find out more »Commercial Kitchen Skills
Learn key skills to work in a commercial kitchen, with this hands on program designed to provide participants with a range of employability and hospitality skills. The program runs on Thursday over 16 weeks, where participants learn employability and hospitality skills. Participants will also undertake accredited training and receive a Safe Food Handling Certificate. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Leather Belt Making Workshop
A good pair of boots, your favourite jeans, that t-shirt you’d happily never take off; there’s something special about these things that become a part of you. The patina tells a story about where you’ve been, what you’ve done. Never is this truer than with a good leather belt. But instead of buying one off the shelf, turn back the clocks and begin the story the right way by making your own using traditional methods at Sovereign Hill’s leather harness…
Find out more »English as a Second Language Level 2
The lack of conversational English skills is the biggest thing that gets in the way of gaining work. Practice your skills with us to prepare you for work and connect better with your community. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »National Tree Day – Learn How to Prune Your Fruit Trees
Learn how to prune and care for your fruit trees. Mitch Kemp from the City of Ballarat will demonstrate and talk about: Fruit tree pruning theory and techniques Basic tree function – how trees work Soil improvement Pest and disease control If weather is poor, please bring your rain coat, gum boots & umbrella. To register phone Reception 5329 3273 or email community@ballaratnc.org.au Morning tea provided Bring your own gloves, secateurs & long handle pruners to have a try! Our…
Find out more »Manifest Your Best Life – 4 Week Course in Clunes
ANNOUNCING AN EXCITING NEW 4 WEEK CLASS "MANIFESTING MY BEST LIFE" at Freedom Light Collective in Clunes . We would love you to join us! Based on a Powerfully Transformational TED Talk. Utilising 3 Major Life Questions with Visualisation, Workshopping & Journalling. Last week creating a Vision Board based on your 3 previous weeks discoveries! Starts Friday 12th July (every Friday until Fri August 2nd .) - only $70 (Upfront Payment) or $20 per night Please Book your Spot ASAP…
Find out more »STARTUP! – Business Planning Workshop
Maximise your chances of business success in this one-day workshop. Your trainer and Entrepreneurship Facilitator will show you how to plan, prepare, and test your business idea, and how to confidently get your business off to a flying start. Come away armed with practical tools and templates, expert tips and advice, a business plan template, and our comprehensive Guide to Business Success. In this workshop we will cover: Your Legal and Tax requirements Business structures and registrations Developing a financial…
Find out more »Make Your Own Kokedama Workshop
Make your own Kokedama Workshop Saturday 27 July 1-3pm | Tuesday 13 Aug 7-9pm | Saturday 31st Aug 11-1pm | Tuesday 10 sept 7-9pm Would you like to add some unique greenery to your home? In this 2 hour kokedama workshop you’ll learn to make 2 of your very own kokedama and take them home. The workshop will guide you step by step through the process of making these clever moss balls. All materials are supplied and you will have…
Find out more »Contemporary Pom-Pom Wall Hanging – Adult workshop
Come along and hang out in the relaxed creative environment of our MAKE studio for a (cr)afternoon of MAKE-ing, chatting and escaping the real world for a couple of sweet hours, and walk away with an Insta worthy contemporary wall hanging made with your own two hands. Two hours of MAKE-ing facilitated by qualified art teachers in which participants will learn how to MAKE pom-poms and transform them into a contemporary wall hanging. All materials provided. BYO - Drinks and…
Find out more »Cooking up Jobs
Learn about hospitality working in a real kitchen with this hands on program designed to provide participants with a range of employability and hospitality skills. Classes are held Monday and Tuesdays each week over 16 weeks. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
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