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This is a practical, hands-on course that will enable a beginner to create water features right from the start. You will learn how to install pumps, pipes and the all-important final touch.

Entry Requirements

none

Student Instructions

tba

Topics

tba

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

Hands on with demonstration by teacher. You will build your own water feature in a style that is your own creation guided by an experienced local artist.

Outcomes

At the completion of this course you will have a fully functioning water feature for your garden

You know you want something new but where do you start? This course will give you a guide to different schemes like tonal, harmonious and complementary, how to use texture and patterns to alleviate the potential boredom of using one colour, how to give the illusion of space, create a balance unified scheme or a bolder and more dramatic look.

Entry Requirements

none

Student Instructions

tba

Topics

The subject covered will be:- – Learning your style – Developing a colour scheme – Understanding how to use texture & patterns in your scheme – Where to find products for your own home design

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

Teacher presentation, class discussions, hands-on practical tasks and handouts.

Outcomes

Students will gain sufficient knowledge, skills and confidence to be able to complete small scale home decorating projects.

Are the little jobs building up and you don’t know where to start? Are there small projects you would like to do around the house to make it safer, environmentally friendly or less cluttered? This course is for you! With so many jobs to be done, the content of this course will be determined by the participants.

Topics can include:

• How to re-grout tiles (interior)
• How to lay ceramic floor tiles
• How to install carpet
• How to lay laminate flooring
• How to lay vinyl and cork tiles
• How to sand a timber floor
• How to replace a damaged floor board
• How to fix a leaking tap
• How to unclog a sink drain
• How to fit a water saving shower head
• How to save water around the house
• How to save energy around the house
• How to insulate your home
• How to install smoke detectors
• How to child-proof a home
• How to install a television wall bracket
• How to install a door handle
• How to install a deadbolt lock
• How to hang a door
• How to make a flyscreen
• How to install weather stripping for windows and doors
• How to care for timber inside and out
• How to lay stepping stones
• How to install garden lighting
• How to install a water saving dripper system
• How to install clothesline
• How to erect sun shade
• How to clean and seal a deck
• How to lay concrete
• How to maintain a BBQ
• How to maintain your chainsaw
• How to lay paving
• How to build your own shelving
• How to build an airing rack
• How to build a garage storage rack
• How to make a tool storage rack
• How to paint interior, exterior and metal surfaces
• How to prepare for painting
• How to maintain paint brushes and rollers
• How to determine your paint requirements
• How to spray paint
• How to select the right paint brush and roller
• How to repair holes in plaster
• How to remove paint and varnish

Learn the techniques of eco gardening and acquire simple practical ideas that can be put to use immediately. Whether you have a large backyard or inner city balcony, discover the rewards of creating a vibrant healthy garden by working with nature.

Entry Requirements

none

Student instructions

Please bring pen and note paper

Topics

This course explores creative ways to design a productive garden using permaculture design, organic gardening, companion planting, reducing household waste through the art of composting and worm farming.
You will learn simple, practical tips such as installing rainwater tanks, building composts, mulched gardens and eliminating chemicals. They will learn to watch their balcony garden, permaculture food garden, native or cottage garden thrive as they learn to mimic nature.
Learn strategies for providing a year round supply of fresh herbs and veggies as home food production is one of the most effective ways to reduce the carbon footprint and buffer the home budget from rising food costs.

Delivery style

Interactive discussions, handouts

Outcomes

You will be able to work with nature to grow a vibrant healthy garden on the Gold Coast, whether you have a large backyard or inner city balcony and gain the satisfaction of eating what you have grown while helping the environment.

The flow of Qi directly affects your personal and work experiences. This course teaches you to detect energy blockages, improve Qi quality, enhance your life and align your work and home energies.

Entry Requirements

none

Student Instructions

Please bring pen, paper, and home/office plan to scale

Topics

• Learn how to detect energy blockages
• improve Qi flow
• enhance any aspect of your life
• align your work and home energies with who you are today

Career Prospects

n/a

Teacher Bio

The presenter, Carole Fogarty, is a trainer of Feng Shui practitioners.

Prepare your house for Christmas without having to resort to store bought decorations.

Entry Requirements

Nil

Student Instructions

Please bring a pen and note book.
For first class select some/all of the following:-

• Secateurs or scissors
• Fresh Flowers – Your choice – Conditioned in bucket of water
• An example: Lilies, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Orchids, Roses.
• Foliage from the garden (say 4–5 varieties).
• 1 x Attractive hardy branch, possibly pine, camellia..
• Pine, cones, berries, nuts.
• 1 x Block of oasis.
• Christmas Decorations
• Attractive solid container/vase to hold block of oasis.
• Satin ribbons/candy sticks or wrapped chocolates
• 20 or 22g wire.

Topics

• The tool kit
• Planning the arrangement – The occasion, style and container
• Selection and Care for flowers and plant material
• The bunch and strauss made easy.
• Accessorising – Wrapping and bows
• Possibilities of the base medium

Career Prospects

Not applicable

Delivery Style

Hands-on

Outcomes

Translate your individuality into creative floral arrangements incorporating those chrissie decorations you have in your cupboard from last year.

Teacher

Julia Rose Stewart

A complete workshop on planning your front and backyard garden. Create a garden of your choice to include either native, Mediterranean, English, and Balinese or integrated garden styling.

The course incorporates architecture, materials, plants, planting, irrigation and sustainability. We will develop a plan to turn your vision into reality. The workshop includes subjects such as vegetable gardening, composting, worm farming, water tanks, decks, pergolas, retaining walls, paving, lighting, garden sheds, water features, courtyard art, mosaics and sculptures.

Entry Requirements

None

Student Instructions

Please bring: *Scale drawing of your house block of land showing house, sheds, fences etc. with rough contours (highs & lows) fully dimensioned (or a drawing of your proposed garden design site). *Paper, pencil, coloured pencils, textas, note book and a scale ruler-

Topics

• Introduction – what and how we are going to do
• Survey – define needs – dogs, children, pool etc. Accessories to garden styles
• Compile survey into plan – plant restraints and pavers, retaining walls etc
• Individual Items – decks, pergolas, water tanks, features etc.
• Final plan – complete landscape garden design with planting list and all architectural materials required.

Career Prospects

N/A

Delivery Style

Practical – hands-on – Students each work on their own projects

Outcomes

Experience the joy of applying your newly-learned skills to your own garden.

Learn to grow a variety of herbs whether you have a large backyard or a inner city balcony. Learn strategies for providing a year round supply of fresh herbs and explore the many uses of herbs, including using them in cooking, making your own herbal teas as well as their health benefits and treatments.

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This course is designed for the beginner or those with an interest in interior design. It looks at the basics of creating your perfect interior design project. Learn the processes required to turn your ides from initial concept to reality and achieve that stylish look that suits your lifestyle.

Entry Requirements

None

Student Instructions

Bring a pen, pencil, scissors, ruler, glue stick, colored pencils, a visual diary or scrap book, a selection of home magazines suitable for cutting.

Topics

Planning, budgets, principles and elements of design, form & function, space, lighting.

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

Class discussions and workshop, with hands-on practical tasks and handouts.

Outcomes

Students will gain sufficient knowledge, skills and confidence to understand how to evaluate their ideas and what they want to achieve in their home design project.

This course is designed for those with some understanding of Interior Design and follows on from our introductory course. In this course you will expand on knowledge already gained to assist you in creating a look that is unique and suits your tastes and lifestyle.

Entry Requirements

Interior Design 1 or some interior decorating experience.

Student Instructions

Bring a pen, pencil, scissors, ruler, glue stick, colored pencils, a visual diary or scrap book, a selection of home magazines suitable for cutting.

Topics

The subjects covered will be:- – Documentation in design – Colour Consultations – Display boards – Presentation skills

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

tba

Outcomes

tba