Beautiful Beaded Jewellery - Beginners 

Tuesdays    7 - 9.30pm    4 weeks

Dates: 21/10, 28/10,11/11, 18/11.

Fee:   $125 incl GST    Plus materials.

Course venue: Because of the resources required to run this course the venue will be at Unit 4/155 Maribyrnong Ave.  KALEEN   2617  A C T.  (Opposite St Michael’s Church, facing the carpark to the Medical Centre and Alzheimer’s Australia) All enrolments will be processed normally and confirmed by Lake Nite Learning  

Course description: Learn the basic techniques required to produce simply beautiful pieces of jewellery to wear yourself, or for special Gift Giving. Make jewellery to be proud of with very little outlay, and have fun doing it. You will complete at least 2 necklaces, 2 pairs of earrings and 2 bracelets, all using quality beads (including freshwater pearls, semi-precious gemstones, glass beads etc) incorporating a wide range of beading techniques. This course will concentrate on 'tigertail', 'memory wire' and 'wire headpin' techniques which will give a good grounding for more advanced techniques in threadwork and wirework in subsequent courses. Good design and quality finish will be emphasized.

Discussion will cover all the tools and materials for the uninitiated and get you on the road to really enjoying, even getting addicted to, the fabulous pastime of beaded jewellery making. A fun and relaxing class. Come and unwind!!!   Click here for pictures.

Classroom materials: Starter kit with all stringing and findings (clasps etc), and shared tools and equipment supplied: $21 to be paid to the tutor on the first night. Allow approx $10-20+ extra for further supplies of your choice each week. So that you can personalise your work with your own 'style', quality beads (including freshwater pearls, semi precious gemstones, glass beads etc) and other supplies required will be available in the class for your choice each week, very reasonably priced, which you can purchased as needed, for in-class, or at-home use. You may also wish to order your own set of quality Surgical Steel Tools (from $11.00-$13.50 each for jeweller's 5 inch round nose pliers, flat nose pliers and side cutters and bent nose pliers or 4 pr as a kit with zipper case for approx $49.95). Please do not purchase any tools before the first class when the specific requirements will be discussed.  

Christen Jo Fraser's qualifications include Dip Arts (in Visual Arts) Monash, TSTC (Dom Arts) Larnook.  Jo was recently awarded the Australian Wirework Artist of the Year 2008  and the Australian Silver Artist of the Year 2008 to add to the Australian Silver Clay Artist of the Year 2007, as well as winning the Reader's Choice award in 2008 from Beads etc Magazine. Jo has also been awarded a vast array of ribbons at both the Canberra and Sydney Shows. Along with a diversity of interests she loves teaching and inspiring others and, as a mother of 4, is particularly patient with beginner learners. Jo likes her classes not only to be learning experiences, focusing on technique and quality finish, but also a time to have fun.  Join the enthusiastic 'Beadaholics club' of literally hundreds of students' who have now enjoyed these classes over the past many years in Canberra.

Teacher contact information for further details about this course:
Email: jo@beadaholics.com.au
Web: www.beadaholics.com.au

Calligraphy - Beginners & Continuing

Tuesdays    7 - 9.15pm    7 weeks

Starts:   28th October (There will not be a class on the 4th November.)

Fee:   $125 incl GST    Plus materials.

Course description:  We will study and scribe the Carolingian Script based on the Moutier Grandval Bible written in St Martin's Abbey Scriptorium in tours, france about 840 AD.  Suitable for Christmas calligraphy.

Click here for list of materials.

Angela Hillier attended Portsmouth College of Art, studying full-time design, publicity and display.  She has studied with local, national and international tutors and is a foundation member of the Canberra Calligraphy Society.  She was chair of the Society in 1994, 19 95, 19 96, 2001, 2002 and 2003 and has just been elected Life Member of the Society.  Angela has been awarded prizes in the  Royal Canberra Show for her calligraphy and is well known in the local community for the quality of the courses which she offers in adult education programs.  

Teacher contact information for further details about this course:
Phone/Fax:    02 6251 1275
Email: antnange@actewagl.net.au

Calligraphy - Intermediate  

Thursdays    7 - 9pm    8 weeks

Starts:   30th October

Fee:   $125 incl GST    Plus materials.

Course description: The version of Carolingian script based on the Moutier Grandval Bible, which was written in St Martin's Abbey Scriptorium, Tours, France about 840 AD, is the choice for this term.  Suitable for Christmas Calligaraphy..

Click here for list of materials.

Angela Hillier attended Portsmouth College of Art, studying full-time design, publicity and display.  She has studied with local, national and international tutors and is a foundation member of the Canberra Calligraphy Society.  She was chair of the Society in 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002 and 2003 and has just been elected Life Member of the Society.  Angela has been awarded prizes in the  Royal Canberra Show for her calligraphy and is well known in the local community for the quality of the courses which she offers in adult education programs.  Lake Nite Learning acknowledges her contribution to the program over many years, this being evidenced in no small way by the group of productive and enthusiastic calligraphers consistently attend her "Intermediate" class.

Teacher contact information for further details about this course:
Phone/Fax:    02 6251 1275
Email: antnange@actewagl.net.au

Card Making

Wednesdays    7.30 - 9.30pm    7 weeks

Starts:   29th October

Fee:   $125 incl GST    Plus $10 per week for materials payable to the teacher.

Course description: Each week you will make 4-6 gift cards for a variety of different occasions. You will also learn some new ideas and techniques each week which will enable you to design and make your own cards. Techniques covered on the course will include basic assembly and tool use, colour, design and layout, stamping, watercolouring techniques, use of pastels, crayons and markers, embossing and many other techniques.  To have a look at the style of cards that you will make, feel free to have a browse around Chris’ blog: dotdotstamping.wordpress.com/

Classroom Materials: There is an initial cost for materials of $15 (included in the Fee), this will include the basic tools needed to start making your own cards.  There will also be a cost of $10 per week to be paid to the tutor, which will cover all cardstock and embellishments for 4-6 cards each week, and also includes the use of the tutor's tools including stamps and ink pads.

Chris Parker-Barnes runs a successful papercraft business from home as an independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, a business that she loves as it gives her the flexibility to stay at home with her young son during the day and work the hours that she wants to.  Chris also has a Bachelor of Music(Performance - Clarinet) from the Canberra School of Music and a Master of Music (Performance - Clarinet) from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, and has many years of experience teaching both children and adults. She currently works as a part-time musician in the Canberra area, and also works a part-time job in retail.

Drawing

Wednesdays    6.30 - 9pm    8 weeks

Starts:   22nd October

Fee:   $185 incl GST    Plus materials.

Course description:  The drawing course will support students with little to no knowledge of drawing to gain confidence with a variety of drawing mediums. The course is structured to enable beginners to produce realistic drawings. Students will be guided and encouraged to try different techniques in drawing including drawing on the right hand side of the brain, negative and positive space, composition and colour to build essential skills. All classes begin with a short relaxation exercise.  Click here for pictures.

Formal Cake Decorating - Stage 2

Thursdays    7 - 9pm    8 weeks

Starts:  23rd October

Fee:  $125 incl GST (Materials extra.)

Course description: In this course you will learn additional techniques to create your own floral decorations for formal cakes.   You will also learn how to use the tools for cake decorating, wiring of floral sprays, colouring of flowers and some tricks of the trade.  

Sarah Gresham has previously conducted her own business in Belconnen - Pieces of Cakes.  Please contact the Co-ordinator of Lake Nite Learning on 6205 6665 or by email if you require further information.

Life Drawing and Portraiture

Starts:   21st October (There will not be a class on the 4th November.)

Fee:   $195 incl GST  (Fee includes cost of model's fee.)

Course description: This course focuses on drawing the nude as well as portraiture and will support students interested in life drawing and/or painting to gain confidence with a variety of mediums. The level of knowledge required is not important as the course is tailored for beginners as well as for the experienced. Students will gain experience using washes, ink, crayons and other mediums. The aim is to build student confidence to use a variety of mediums in the same work. Students will be guided and encouraged to try different drawing and painting techniques as well as build skills regarding negative and positive space, composition and colour. They will have the choice to produce several works during the workshop or focus on one piece.

Students need to wear old and comfortable clothing and bring old jars and rags to clean up as well as some food to share. Tea and coffee will be supplied.

Make Mine Mosaics

Fee:   $150 incl GST    The course fee includes some materials.  Additional costs will depend on the nature of your project.

Course description:  Learn to design and make a small mosaic table top or wall plaque. You will learn to select and cut the tiles to suit your design. The base and a variety of coloured tiles and some tools will be supplied. Feel free to bring along any found objects or preferred materials for your project. Click here for pictures.

Janet Meaney is an potter, sculpture and artist who has offered classes in related areas for Lake Nite Learning for many years.

Teacher contact information for further details about this course:
Phone: 02 6239 5695

Metal Projects

Wednesdays    6.30 - 9.30pm    8 weeks

Starts:   23rd October

Fee:   $195 incl GST    Plus materials.

 Closed

Course description: Need a new gate? Like the look of the metal furniture in those expensive catalogues? Always wanted to give it a go? Never had the tools?

This course is designed to instruct and guide you through the process of manufacturing articles made in metal. Students create all sorts of wonderful and creative objects with inspiration coming from magazines, books or needs around the home, farm or workshop.

Our workshop is well equipped with welders, lathes, milling machines, guillotines and a large variety of hand and power tools, to enable you to get the job done. Beginners as well as the more capable are catered for with instruction delivered at the level appropriate to you. So come with ideas of what to make or be open to suggestions from our collection of plans and catalogues and give it a go.

Painting With Acrylics

Thursdays   7 - 9pm    8 weeks

Starts:   23rd october

Fee:   $145 incl GST    Plus materials.

Course description:  Quick drying Acrylic paint can be used in many ways to express the content of a painting.  Applications can vary from thin glazes to thick impasto renderings with pallet knives.  This course will explore different ways of making acrylic paintings to find the right technique for creating future works that can help the student express ideas and concepts clearly.  It will demonstrate the basic methods and equipment a painter requires to prepare painting surfaces and a workspace.  Click here for pictures.

The starting point of each session will be from a central still life visual display.  Each session will incorporate a discussion on techniques and methods developed by a particular artist and students will be encouraged to use a visual diary to develop their own unique ideas and concepts for the final painting.

Course materials:  (Note: Cherylynn advises that it is best to see the equipment on the first night to avoid buying inadequate brushes and or unnecessary items. She will have a supply of brushes and other items needed for the course on the first night to show the students .)

Equipment list:  (Note: Classes operate only if there are sufficient enrolments.  You will be notified on the Friday of the personal enrolment period if your class is cancelled)

Cherylynn Holmes has been a practicing artist with many years experience as an exhibiting painter, designer, and award winning scenic artist for the theatre, contemporary dance and museum exhibitions. Cherylynn has studied in at the National Art School Sydney (East Sydney Tech) and is a graduate of The Canberra School of Art painting department, with a sub-major in printmaking. She has been an active community based artist within NSW and the ACT and has lived and worked in Europe, gaining a wide knowledge of western historical and contemporary art practice

Teacher contact information for further details about this course:
Mobile:  0402857070
Email: stellars1@optusnet.com.au

 Portraits in Oil Paint  (Note changes from originally advertised details.)

Thursdays   6.30 - 8.30pm    8 weeks

Starts:   23rd October

 Fee:   $185 incl GST    Materials not included. Fee includes model fees.

Course description: This course is an introduction to portrait painting in oil paint. You will be guided to paint portraits from models as well as from photographs. This course encourages people with or without painting experience to experiment with different techniques to attain realistic portraits. Learn about scale, proportion and colour. This is an opportunity to try your hand at oil painting and portraiture or to develop some new techniques.

Teacher contact information for further details about this course:
Email:  vinaka1@yahoo.com

Pottery

Tuesdays    6.30 - 9.15pm    7 weeks

Starts:   21st October (There will not be a class on the 4th November.)

Fee:   $185 incl GST    Includes materials.

Course description: Classes are structured so that basic forming and decorating techniques are learned.  You begin with pinch pots and then progress to coiling, soft and firm slab building, wheel throwing and glazing.   Ample time is allocated for individual projects.  Click here for image.

Jenny Lloyd has been studying and practising  as an artist most of her life. She has explored across a variety of media including childhood classes with Ruth Tuck in Adelaide, watercolour, drawing and sculpture at the South Australian School of Art, costume making, silkpainting and clay modelling in the Southern Highlands. She has moved into the ceramic arena in the past 20 years, completing a Certificate in Studio Ceramics and is currently studying at the ANU.

Projects in Wood  

Wednesdays   6.30 - 9.30pm    8 weeks

Starts:   22nd October

Fee:   $195 incl GST    Plus materials.

Course description: The aim of this course is to allow people to work on timber projects by using our well equipped workshop at Lake Ginninderra.  In the past we have catered for students who were just beginning to work with wood.   We have started with small projects and then increased the skill level to cater for their increased experience.  We also cater for people who are experienced in working with timber and want to use the comprehensive range of power tools and facilities that the workshop is able to offer. Click here for pictures. Click here for more pictures. Click here for Malcolm's latest project achievement.  The course fee covers the use of the workshop including all tools, equipment, basic supplies (eg sandpaper, glue, nails etc).  It does not cover timber or other materials (eg.   glass, brass fittings, stain or estapol, etc.) required for your project. Most people either bring their own timber or after discussion with the teacher purchase it after week one.

Mark Ashdown has taught Technology since 1985 in both ACT High Schools and Colleges.  He began teaching at Lake Nite Learning in 2001. 

Watercolour - Beginning and Continuing

Tuesdays   6.30 - 9.15pm    7 weeks

Starts:    21st October (There will not be a class on the 4th November.)

Fee:   $165 incl GST    Plus materials.

Course description: This course is aimed at beginners with watercolour. It will cover the basic techniques of watercolour painting. You will be encouraged to release your creative spirits in your own way. As Degas said: "There is my way, there is your way, but there is no ‘the way’." It is hoped that you will learn to see as an artist, learn about brushes and other applicators and watercolour papers, and that you will experiment with techniques. You will be encouraged to find your way by experimenting with colour, technique and composition and translating your inner vision.  Click here for pictures.

Click here for course materials list.

Nell Anderson has studied art in Canberra and at the Camden Art Centre in London and has received a number of awards for Watercolours and pen & ink work.  She has been a guest artist with David Jones in Canberra on six occasions, four of those were in conjunction with the annual David Jones Spring Flower Shows.  To date, Nell has held eight joint exhibitions and fifteen solo exhibitions in Canberra and interstate.  Her work is represented in many overseas private collections. 

Nell joined A.I.M (Art in Miniatures - Canberra) in February 2004.  She has also held solo exhibitions for the past two years at The Studio Gallery in Duffy and will do so again in September 2006

Teacher contact information for further details about this course:
Phone:  02 6254 8983
Mobile:  0417 548 984

Welding for Beginners

Wednesdays   6.30 - 9.30pm    8 weeks

Starts:   22nd October

Fee:   $195 incl GST    Plus materials.

Closed

Course description: The aim of this course is to give you knowledge and skills to safely weld mild steel using Oxy-Acetylene, MIG and Electric Arc processes. You will learn about each process, how to set up the machines, how to prepare metals for welding, how to safely operate the various welders and the different techniques able to be used with each process. A series of exercises will gradually build your confidence to enable you to manufacture well made articles of your choice. This course is a useful pre-requisite for Metal projects.