Alcohol inks are fast-drying, highly pigmented, alcohol-based inks that are great to use on any hard, non-porous surface including glass, metal, plastic, ceramic, stone, leather and polymer clay. Once the ink is applied, the alcohol evaporates, leaving the dye behind. Once alcohol ink dries, it can be re-wet with rubbing alcohol (91% Isopropyl Alcohol), allowing for unique and versatile effects that cannot be achieved with water-based products like acrylic paint. Alcohol ink is waterproof, adding to its durable properties. This workshop include a number of techniques on Yupo paper, 2 ceramic tiles and a glass vase/container. Materials for introduction class will cost $30.00 paid directly to the tutor on the day. This will include a glass Vase, yupo paper, tiles, paint. Students will usually finish two tiles, 1 glass vase and a num-ber of yupo paper samples.

This one day course is structured to meet the needs of people who have not previously completed food safety training or would like to update their knowledge in light of the many changes over the past few years. The course is suitable for anyone handling or preparing food in any capacity (employed or voluntary). There are no prerequisites. As part of the assessment, you are required to handle food ingredients and ready to eat food items. This part of the assessment will occur during the preparation of lunch. The course is nationally accredited and includes a free practical assessment. You will need a USI code. If you don't have one we can help you apply for one. Course code: SITXFSA001 Light lunch included. PLEASE NOTE: If you have any special dietary requirements, you will need to supply your own food.

This course complies with workplace health and safety regulations. Formerly First Aid Workplace Level 2, and includes CPR training. First aid is the initial care of a sick or injured person. First aid training can save lives in the critical time before emergency services or medical help arrives. The aims of First Aid Training are to: Preserve life, Protect the unconscious person, Prevent further injury, Promote recovery. On enrolment (one week beforehand) a workbook will be given for the ‘Theory Component’- it must be completed before the class and brought on the day. An online versions is also available. Either must be completed prior to training day. On the day you will learn and complete practical testing and you will also be assessed on the information you completed from the workbook. PLEASE NOTE: * No Workbook - No Participation* All students need to be physically able to perform ‘two minutes of uninterrupted’ CPR to achieve the CPR and/or first aid competency First Aid Certificates remain current for 3 years, however you are required to undertake CPR annually to ensure currency. Please note we need a minimum of 8 people for these classes to be conducted. And all students require a USI number for all first aid certificate courses. If you don't have a USI number we can help you apply for one.

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Learn how to perform CPR - includes the use of an automated external defibrillator. CPR certificates are current for 12 months and must be updated annually. On enrolment (one week beforehand) a workbook will be given for the ‘Theory Component’- it must be completed before the class and brought on the day. An online versions is also available. Either must be completed prior to training day. On the day you will learn and complete practical testing and you will also be assessed on the information you completed from the workbook. PLEASE NOTE: * No Workbook - No Participation* All students need to be physically able to perform ‘two minutes of uninterrupted’ CPR. Please note we need a minimum of 8 people for these classes to be conducted. And all students require a USI number for all first aid certificate courses. If you don't have a USI number we can help you apply for one.

Learn to grow mushrooms This beginners workshop will focus on a variety of methods that can be done at home and don’t require expensive equipment. Methods covered include: Growing on cardboard Culturing using peroxide agar Glove boxes Spore and liquid culture syringes Grain spawn Fruiting mushrooms from straw, woodchips, logs and other substrates At the end of the workshop everyone will leave with a mushroom grow bag and cultures of several different species of mushrooms to grow at home. All materials are included. Time approximately 4 hours BYO lunch We are running the workshop  together with our partner organisation MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology (www.myco.org.au) which is a community group that does awareness-raising, training and research around fungi.

Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Lacto-fermented Pickles and Wild Fermented Kombucha and Sourdough Mother. What is fermented food? Do you know they are good for your gut health? How is it made? What types of ferments are there? Chances are, you have eaten fermented foods before and did not realise it. Many traditional food preserving methods are actually fermented such as olives and pickled onions are lacto-fermented. Sourdough bread, yoghurt, vinegar, even beer and wine. In this workshop you will learn to make five simple ferments on the day and take them home so you can continue to ferment for years to come.. Anyone can learn make simple ferments and move to a healthier lifestyle. This workshop includes a light lunch of local breads, ferments, cheeses, preserves and pickles. NB: Students to bring five jars (one very large, minimum 1 litre), and an apron and a cooler bag) if it is warm. Book early as places will be strictly limited. PLACES WILL BE STRICTLY LIMITED MINIMUM 6 students required

Are you interested in learning how to paint with acrylics? Would you like to practice techniques for creating a landscape, seascape, botanical or abstract artwork? This will be a small group where you can work at your own pace. So whether you want step by step guidance, or you already have a painting on the go, this is the class for you. Both classes we will cover colour mixing, blending and adding layers. What to bring: An apron or wear your painting clothes, acrylic paints and brushes if you have them plus an old sheet to protect your work surface. The tutor will provide practice paper and 2 small canvases for each participant. There will be spare brushes and paint for you to use if you can’t bring your own. If you have photos, or a painting project that you want to work on then please bring them along also. NB: Either workshop is suitable for beginners and you can do one or both of them. Cost: $55.00 Please book for the day/s you can attend. Once sufficient numbers are confirmed you will be contacted with payment details.

Are you interested in learning how to paint with acrylics? Would you like to practice techniques for creating a landscape, seascape, botanical or abstract artwork? This will be a small group where you can work at your own pace. So whether you want step by step guidance, or you already have a painting on the go, this is the class for you. Both classes we will cover colour mixing, blending and adding layers. What to bring: An apron or wear your painting clothes, acrylic paints and brushes if you have them plus an old sheet to protect your work surface. The tutor will provide practice paper and 2 small canvases for each participant. There will be spare brushes and paint for you to use if you can’t bring your own. If you have photos, or a painting project that you want to work on then please bring them along also. NB: Either workshop is suitable for beginners and you can do one or both of them. Cost: $55.00 Please book for the day/s you can attend. Once sufficient numbers are confirmed you will be contacted with payment details.

Thursdays, 9:30am-11:30am $85.00 for 11 sessions This course will include practical and theory based activities. You will become familiar with a broad variety of topics covered includ-ing an overview of nature, plant ecology, birds, insects, animals, fungus, soil and geology. You will develop essential knowledge, understanding and appreciation of our natural environment in a great learning experience but also in enjoyable sessions that will get you outside and into our wonderful habitat. You will be on location in Scarsdale. Some of the topics include:  Biosecurity in relation to weeds, pests, OHS, and field hygiene  Plants - orchids, grasses, shrubby, annual wildflowers and what they support, what else they do -protect soil, provide habitat - identify and classify. Weeds.  How to record nature and the importance Interactions between plants and animals and their environment  Better understanding of ‘back yard’ habitat Understand field assessments & recording of data entries online, keeping permanent records online  Value of volunteering to learn more  Career opportunities in the field This course is in-person with online options also available. In-person classes will be every Tuesday from 9:30am-11:30am. If you are eligible for ACFE funding (a resident of Victoria and not currently enrolled at school) you will need to fill in an additional form when then course commences. Some in-person places will be reserved for ACFE eligible learners.

Cost is for 6 lessons, Mondays from 11-12pm, no more than 10 people in the group. Other days may be available It’s fun, portable, cheap, and very musical! Let Bill show you how easy it is. You don’t have to have any musical skills. You will learn the basic techniques to get you quickly playing the ukulele: fingering chords, simple strumming patterns and some nifty tricks to make you sound like an expert musician. Traditional as well as contemporary tunes will be used to explore these techniques. You will need to bring your own instrument - if you don’t have one and want to learn, just give us a call as we may be able to organise one or two. Maximum of 10 students.

Landscape scene or image of your choice Using ink intense pencil and permanent fine line markers you will create a landscape image or an image of your choice. The day will be divided into sections, starting with composing your image , then working with a limited palette of ink intense pencils and then learning to mix and create colours of your choice to use in your image. Learning different pencil techniques will also be included in this session. All materials supplied. If you have a set of Ink intense pencils, then please bring them along with you. Minimum 4 students required - please book for the day/s you can attend. Once sufficient numbers are confirmed you will be contacted with payment details.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the resumption of our chat and chew luncheons in 2021. Because of the constraints of social distancing due to COVID-19, and in the interests of public safety, we have to adopt a cap on attendees. We will be limited to 20 patrons at this stage because of room constrictions to comply with the regulations. The places will be allocated on a ‘first come’, ‘first served‘ basis and bookings are essential. These will need to be confirmed by the previous Tuesday at 1.00pm. Our first meal back is planned to be February 18th, and will continue to be on the 3rd Thursday of the month. We would love you to join us for some fun and fellowship.