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November 2019
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 »Acrylic Pouring for Beginners
The Acrylic Pouring for Beginners workshop is an introductory workshop for people who would like to learn some basic technical aspects about acrylic pouring. Paints are not pre-mixed and you will make two 20x25cm paintings. Acrylic pouring is a mesmerising, satisfying and meditative – ideal for settling the mind and inner healing via abstract expression. Participants will create two beautiful pieces of art and will learn how to recreate the experience at home thereby building upon the skills learnt during…
Find out more »Resin Art Workshop
Using resin in art is exciting and satisfying. Come and learn the technical aspects and create yourself a beautiful piece of art. Ever wanted to make your own masterpiece in resin and weren't sure where to start? Maggie will guide you through the process in this hands-on beginners Resin Art Workshop. You'll design and create a 45 round artwork. You can either hang your artwork or use it as a side table (table parts included). Resin will be provided along…
Find out more »Sourdough Bread Demonstration
Discover how easy it is bake delicious sourdough, using a no-fuss “Sourdough in a Container” method for both wheat and rye sourdough loaves. Held in our shop at 314 Ripon Street South, Ballarat, the workshop will provide a demonstration of each step of the process. It will include take home notes as well as sourdough culture. Supper and refreshments included. Bookings are essential as limited spaces available - don't miss out!
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 »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 »Cooking Basics
Learn basic cooking skills and how to plan and prepare healthy meals on a budget. Each session you will cook simple, delicious food to enjoy as a group. Length: 2.5 hrs weekly for 2 School Terms with a break over the School Holidays Starting: Thursday, 1st August 9:30am to 12:00pm Cost: $50 per Term
Find out more »Beginners’ Computers
For Windows 10 Designed especially for those with little or no experience with computers. Beginning at the basics of using a mouse, navigating the Windows environment, storing files, and surging the Internet, you will progress to sending/receiving emails and a general overview of the Microsoft Office suite. Length: 2.5 hrs for 16 weeks (2 Terms) Starting: Thursday 1st August 12:30pm - 3:00pm Cost: $65 ($50 concession)
Find out more »Lunch’n’Learn November – Pitching Perfect
Discover... How To Pitch Perfectly And Attract More Lucrative Customers STOP being a bundle of nerves and begin delivering killer elevator pitches that bring you more customers....time and time again It's not your fault that you don't know to deliver a high converting elevator pitch. You've never been taught. In fact, Oren Klaff says, "We are hardwired to be bad at pitching. It is caused by the way our brains have evolved" As a result, your elevator pitch is the…
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 »STARTUP! – Business Planning Workshop FREE
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 »Wasted Pillow Factory
Over the next 2 weeks Shop 7 Block arcade Ballarat will become the ultimate reclaimed pillow factory. (Friday, Monday 12.30 - 4pm and Saturdays 10pm to 4pm) You can design create or make your own pillows using Maverick Upholstery's waste and off cut fabric then filled with Deb Weston's #iwaslandfill shorts. We have a huge amount of fabric patterns, floral's, stripes and textures. There are so many different kinds on offer just check out the fabric files. Over the next…
Find out more »Gnocchi Master Class
Learn the traditional way of gnocchi making with chef Dona while having fun and of course a glass.... Followed by a sharing lunch! Spend a fun Saturday meeting new friends, learning how to make amazing gnocchi! Ticket Includes: Gnocchi class, Glass of wine, Lunch and a nice little present!
Find out more »Drawing for Beginners
Drawing for Beginners Saturday 23rd November – 14th December 1-3pm In this four week drawing for beginners course you will learn the basics of drawing and develop foundation skills including pencil, charcoal, shading, sketching, cross hatching, line, perspective and composition. You will learn about the materials needed to begin your drawing journey, such as different pencil types, charcoals, different erasers, paper varieties, and more so that you will feel confident to choose your own materials independently in the future for…
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 »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 »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 »Mosaic Workshop – Make your own House Number
Term Four Mosaic Workshop - Make your own House Number Wednesday Evening 7-9pm 27th November till 18th December This term's workshop is to create a mosaic house number, which will combine a range of tesserae (mosaic tiles) including pottery shards, glass tiles, pebbles, and pretty much anything else you may like to include. Feel free to bring along anything special you want to incorporate. The course will run over four weeks from the 16th October till 7th November on the…
Find out more »Cooking Basics
Learn basic cooking skills and how to plan and prepare healthy meals on a budget. Each session you will cook simple, delicious food to enjoy as a group. Length: 2.5 hrs weekly for 2 School Terms with a break over the School Holidays Starting: Thursday, 1st August 9:30am to 12:00pm Cost: $50 per Term
Find out more »Beginners’ Computers
For Windows 10 Designed especially for those with little or no experience with computers. Beginning at the basics of using a mouse, navigating the Windows environment, storing files, and surging the Internet, you will progress to sending/receiving emails and a general overview of the Microsoft Office suite. Length: 2.5 hrs for 16 weeks (2 Terms) Starting: Thursday 1st August 12:30pm - 3:00pm Cost: $65 ($50 concession)
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