Talks and Lifestyle
Monday 24-May-2021, 3:30pm
Open
$25, $20 for Members (includes GST)
Date: Monday 24-May-2021Single session (Open)Time 3:30pm for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Alan Naber Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Alan Naber explores the first attempts at 2-wheeled travel; the disbelief and fascination of being able to balance on two wheels in the early 1800s, the development of faster bicycles in the mid-1800s and their impact on society at the time. Later, there is an explosion in cycling and adoption by the broader population, as bicycles became safer, cheaper and more practical. The story covers Britain, Europe and the USA. For Australia, the changes in urban, rural and life in the goldfields are discussed.
Club Activities
Wednesday 7-Jul-2021, 3:00pm
$15, $10 for Members (includes GST)
Date: Wednesday 7-Jul-2021Single session (Open)Time 3:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 1, Room 2Facilitator: Danielle Desvaux Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Interested in Australian talent and productions? Finding the holidays too long? Come and see an Australian movie while enjoying a glass of wine, with your classmates and friends. This inaugural showing features a crime story set in the outback with Australian actors and an indigenous lead character, detective Jay Swan, brilliantly played by Aaron Pedersen.
Arts and Creativity
Monday 3-May-2021, 9:30am
Open (2 remaining places)
Membership is required
$185 (includes GST)
Date: Monday 3-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 9:30am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Tania Daymond2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Discover your hidden botanical artist by learning to observe and draw the details of beautiful flora around us! Tania is a practising botanical ink artist and a qualified art teacher who is delighted to share her love of all things botanical. Learn different ink techniques each week with fun exercises. For beginners and beyond building your drawing skills to create a botanical ink drawing you will be proud of. (All materials provided on the day) NO CLASS ON JUNE 7th.
Thursday 13-May-2021, 1:00pm
$50 (includes GST)
Date: Thursday 13-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 1:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Self Managed Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Feeling crafty but prefer to socialise? Why not do both? Join us for a chat and some quality time with your needles or hooks or hoops, and, of course, your yarn. Share your knowledge and gather some tips and tricks of the trade. This group is for those who can already knit, crochet or enjoy other crafts, and would like to relax while creating with other yarn crafters. BYO cakes encouraged.
Wednesday 5-May-2021, 1:30pm
Full
$95 (includes GST)
Date: Wednesday 5-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 1:30pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Susan Sands
This class is intended for those who have already completed ongoing classes at SPLC. Challenge yourself with more advanced stitches and techniques while making your chosen projects.
Monday 3-May-2021, 3:15pm
$110 (includes GST)
Date: Monday 3-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 3:15pm for 1 hr, 45 minVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Susan Sands
Come and learn the fundamentals of this fun and useful craft. We cover basic stitches and techniques as well as how to read patterns and charts. Learn all you need to know to get you started on creating fashionable accessories, cosy rugs and useful items for your home. In the first lesson, we'll start from the very beginning with how to hold the yarn and hook, how to make your first stitches and what pitfalls to avoid. All materials for the samples you'll make in class are provided (cost included in the course fee). Just come along and enjoy yourself.
Wednesday 9-Jun-2021, 6:30pm
$65, $55 for Members (includes GST)
Date: Wednesday 9-Jun-20212 weeks (Open)Time 6:30pm for 1 hr, 30 minVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Susan Sands Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Come and learn the fundamentals of this fun and useful craft. In this two session introduction we cover the basic stitches and techniques to get you started on making a cosy, fashionable beanie. Don't worry if you haven't crocheted before - we start at the very beginning with how to hold the yarn and hook, how to make your first stitches and what pitfalls to avoid. We provide you with a copy of the beanie pattern, a ball of yarn and a crochet hook. Just come along and enjoy yourself.
Monday 3-May-2021, 1:15pm
Date: Monday 3-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 1:15pm for 1 hr, 45 minVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Susan Sands
Building on material covered and skills learned in Crochet Beginners, this class will take your crochet into 3 dimensions. We will explore more complex stitches, patterns and structures to make bags, baskets, beanies and more. Join us if you already know the basic stitches and techniques and want to take your crochet further.
Date: Monday 3-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 9:00am for 1 hr, 45 minVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Susan Sands
Date: Monday 3-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 11:00am for 1 hr, 45 minVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Susan Sands1 place remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Monday 14-Jun-2021, 2:30pm
Date: Monday 14-Jun-2021Single session (Open)Time 2:30pm for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Alan Naber Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Alan vividly describes his journey from London to the African west coast of Rio Muni in 1966, as a naive 21-year old, with a travelling companion, crossing countries recently at war, meeting people with strange and interesting customs. The beauty and harshness of the sahara, its isolated peoples and unexpected delights are explored through photos, artworks and artefacts.
Monday 10-May-2021, 1:00pm
$60 (includes GST)
Date: Monday 10-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 1:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 1Facilitator: Self Managed Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Cryptic crosswords are crossword puzzles in which each clue is a word puzzle in and of itself. Cryptic crosswords are particularly popular in the United Kingdom where they originated. If you enjoy Cryptic Crosswords and are you looking to extend your knowledge by practicing how to do them then come along to this club. Remember: research has shown that by keeping the brain active it will remain healthier, delay any early signs of memory loss, and help prevent Alzheimers.
$170 (includes GST)
Date: Thursday 13-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 1:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Migara Ramanayake2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Imagine becoming a portrait artist in your own social circle, creating lasting images of your family and friends! You can achieve this, under the expert guidance of award-winning local artist Migara Ramanayake. Discover the skill of constructing and positioning the head for perfect effect. Build the confidence to move from drawing within a grid to free-hand. Explore the styles and effects created through shading and pencil-grips. List of materials will be forwarded to you.
$150 (includes GST)
Date: Wednesday 5-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 9:30am for 3 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Barbara Arenson Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Date: Thursday 6-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 9:30am for 3 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Barbara Arenson Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Thought that you were hopeless at drawing? Well think again. Come along and under the expert guidance of Barbara, you will learn how to draw, in a stress free and friendly environment. Barbara, with her extensive international teaching experience, will teach you all how to move from drawing the absolute basics to the development of your own style. This class is also for those people who have previously attended or have completed a beginners class. You will be able to continue on under Barbara's expert guidance drawing, in a stress free and friendly environment. Places are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment. Classes run Wednesdays and Thursdays. Note: Materials not included (Please bring A2 sketchbook, 4B, 6B and 8B pencils, pencil sharpener and eraser.)
Monday 31-May-2021, 3:30pm
Date: Monday 31-May-2021Single session (Open)Time 3:30pm for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Alan Naber Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Alan Naber recounts the amazing story of 120 years of development of gearing for bicycles, through demonstrations of some early gearing systems, and their limitations. Examples of early derailleurs such as Benelux and Cyclo are available to examine. Of course, features that make modern gear systems so efficient will be described.
Language
Tuesday 11-May-2021, 3:30pm
Date: Tuesday 11-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 3:30pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 1Facilitator: Arielle Fernandes
This course is an introduction to basic French language. The learners begin to understand and express common needs and ideas. They learn to introduce themselves and ask questions about personal details. They interact simply while speaking slowly and clearly.
Tuesday 11-May-2021, 12:30pm
Date: Tuesday 11-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 12:30pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Arielle Fernandes
Wednesday 12-May-2021, 1:30pm
Date: Wednesday 12-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 1:30pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Arielle Fernandes2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
This course adds to the learner''s knowledge of basic French expressions. The learner understands frequently used language in areas such as shopping, family and employment. Communication involves a direct exchange of information, describing immediate matters in simple terms.
Wednesday 5-May-2021, 9:00am
Open (3 remaining places)
Date: Wednesday 5-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 9:00am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Arielle Fernandes3 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
This course offers the opportunity to develop further understanding and sharing of information regarding family, work, school, leisure-related topics or personal interests. Learners are exposed to travel situations in areas where the language is spoken. They create simple texts on topics of personal interests and experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, opinions or plans in brief.
Wednesday 5-May-2021, 11:00am
Date: Wednesday 5-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 11:00am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Arielle Fernandes2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
During this course, learners show understanding of the main ideas of a complex text.They spontaneously interact without too much strain for either the speaker or the listener. They are able to produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects and special interests.
Thursday 6-May-2021, 12:00pm
Date: Thursday 6-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 12:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 5Facilitator: Christa Kaltenbrunn-Long2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
During this course, you will develop an understanding of the main points on familiar topics associated with work, school and leisure time. You will learn to deal with most situations typically encountered when travelling in the region. You will be able to express yourself simply on areas of personal interest, such as your dreams, hopes and goals, views and plans. Image by ArtTower from Pixabay
Wednesday 12-May-2021, 1:00pm
$100 (includes GST)
Date: Wednesday 12-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 1:00pm for 1 hr, 30 minVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Elton Brown
Historian Elton Brown travels with you through 600 years of French history, bringing back to life the famous and infamous personalities who contributed to one of Europe''s greatest civilisations. Highlights: the 100 years'' war against Britain; Joan of Arc and Queen Isabella, Marguerite D''Anjou; Cardinal Richelieu, King Louis XIV. Louis XV and his influential mistress, Madame de Pompadour; the Age of Enlightenment through the philosophers and Voltaire; the tragic life of Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI; the French revolution; Napoleon; Victor Hugo and Les Miserables; the Franco-Prussian war, La Belle Epoque; the Great War. Students are encouraged to make their own notes as Handouts are not provided.
Monday 10-May-2021, 10:00am
$120 (includes GST)
Date: Monday 10-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 10:00am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 1Facilitator: Sivasakthy Sett
If you have ever wanted to pick something from your garden, bring it into your home and express yourself, this course is for you! Ikebana is an ancient art originating from Japan more than five hundred years ago. The word Ikebana means living flowers. In this course you will learn about the space, line, balance and harmony between the materials used, the container in which it is held and the space where it is placed. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of Ikebana techniques and forms. Continuing students will learn more advanced techniques and forms. I will be teaching in Ichiyo school style. What to bring: For the first day: 5 stems of one kind of flower, secateurs and an old towel. Branch materials will be provided. For following lessons, please bring your own materials from your garden. Classes run Monday mornings and afternoons.
Friday 7-May-2021, 10:30am
Date: Friday 7-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 10:30am for 1 hr, 30 minVenue: SPLC Room 5Facilitator: Kus Sujatna3 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
If you want to learn an Asian Language, Indonesian is the one for you because it has the same alphabet as English! And, if you''''ve been to Bali and loved the experience, the people, the food and the culture, come along and learn more about it. Enhance your holiday in Indonesia. Our teacher will show you how easy it is to get started on the basics of the language, while you learn about Indonesian culture.
Thursday 6-May-2021, 10:30am
Date: Thursday 6-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 10:30am for 1 hr, 30 minVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Kus Sujatna Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
This conversation class is for those who have studied Bahasa Indonesia in the past and would like to come along to practise and improve their language skills. Our Indonesian teacher, Ibu Kus, has extensive experience in teaching Indonesian as she taught for many years at TAFE. This course is most suitable for students who have taken an Indonesian Intermediate course at SPLC or similar organisations. Come along and join the fun.
Friday 7-May-2021, 12:00pm
Date: Friday 7-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 12:00pm for 1 hr, 30 minVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Kus Sujatna Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
If you have been to Bali and loved the experience, the people, the food and the culture, come along and learn more about it. Enhance your holiday in Indonesia. Our teacher will give you the opportunity to improve your language skills, while you learn about Indonesia. Our Indonesian teacher, Ibu Kus, has extensive experience in teaching Indonesian as she taught for many years at TAFE. Come along and join the fun.
Friday 7-May-2021, 9:30am
Date: Friday 7-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 9:30am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Elena Cotza2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
This course adds to the learner's knowledge of basic Italian expressions. The learner understands frequently used phrases in areas such as shopping, family and employment. Communication involves a direct exchange of information, describing immediate matters in simple terms.
Wednesday 5-May-2021, 4:00pm
Date: Wednesday 5-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 4:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 1Facilitator: Morena Lanzilotti
This course offers the opportunity to develop further understanding and sharing of information regarding family, work, school, leisure-related topics or personal interests. Learners are exposed to travel situations in areas where the language is spoken. They create simple texts on topics of personal interests, describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, opinions or plans in brief.
Monday 3-May-2021, 12:00pm
Date: Monday 3-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 12:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Elena Cotza Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
This course centres around learning to share information about family, work, school, leisure-related topics or personal interests. Learners are exposed to travel situations in areas where the language is spoken. They create simple texts on topics of personal interests, describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, opinions or plans in brief.
Date: Monday 3-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 9:30am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Elena Cotza2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Date: Friday 7-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 12:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 1Facilitator: Elena Cotza
This course is for participants who understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts or conversations. They express ideas without too much searching. They effectively use the language for social, academic or professional situations, creating well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics.
Tuesday 4-May-2021, 6:30pm
Open (1 remaining place)
Date: Tuesday 4-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 6:30pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Vicky Man1 place remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
This course prepares students to be independent players of this fascinating and ancient game of Mahjong. Players will extend their knowledge of the structure and the rules of the game in a friendly, social environment. By the course's conclusion, participants will have the skills and ability for independent gameplay, in a self-managed group. Learners with some experience welcomed.
Friday 14-May-2021, 2:00pm
Date: Friday 14-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 2:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 1Facilitator: Self Managed Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
For those who love the cerebral challenge and social aspect of traditional mahjong but lack experienced peers to play with, this is the ideal session to enrol in. Join fellow enthusiasts of the fascinating game of Chinese Mahjong for independent play in a welcoming environment that focuses on friendly social interaction and fun. Previous experience necessary. New member welcomed.
Saturday 15-May-2021, 9:30am
Date: Saturday 15-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 9:30am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3, Room 4Facilitator: Vicky Man
This course introduces participants to the fascinating and ancient game of Mahjong. Players will learn the structure and the rules of the game in a friendly, social environment and by the course conclusion, have acquired the knowledge, skills and ability for independent gameplay, in a self-managed group. New learners welcomed.
Date: Monday 3-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 9:30am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 5Facilitator: Vonny Thompson
Western Mahjong is derived from the ancient Chinese game, but with a wider range of hands. However it retains the simplicity that makes the game so relaxing. This course is designed for beginners and assumes no previous experience. Eventually, the goal is to join one of the groups playing independently at South Perth or just among a group of friends over a cuppa. NO CLASS MAY 17 AND JUNE 21.
Wednesday 5-May-2021, 9:30am
$160 (includes GST)
Date: Wednesday 5-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 9:30am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 5Facilitator: Regina Lam Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Mandarin & Chinese Culture for Fun! Ni hao. This Mandarin Beginner's course includes a general introduction to the language and Chinese culture. You will use "pinyin" (Chinese phonetic system) to learn how to introduce yourself, greet others, ask simple questions and socialise. Cultural learning is integrated in the course to maximize the fun of learning the language. Join us and enjoy the fun of making festival foods (such as dumplings and Moon Cake), exploring Chinese music while learning the language!
Friday 21-May-2021, 3:00pm
Date: Friday 21-May-2021Single session (Full)Time 3:00pm for 1 hr, 30 minVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Belinda Cox
Join us on a journey to discover the Noongar culture through caring and connection to country, protocols and practices with Belinda Cox from Djirrily Dreaming. Belinda is a Kangeang/Bibblemun lady from the Noongar Nation with over 25 years experience delivering Noongar culture, specialising in native bush plants for health and well-being, and performing traditional ceremonies using native plants in the old ways. Throughout the year, activities may cover Noongar language and food, bark art, traditional seasons and uses of native plants. In this session you will taste different native herbs and sample some staples.
Friday 30-Apr-2021, 9:00am
$190 (includes GST)
Date: Friday 30-Apr-20218 weeks (Open)Time 9:00am for 2 hr, 30 minVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Fiona Buchanan2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Discover your connection to the magic of the ocean in this class. Pastels are a beautiful, expressive medium with a velvet finish. With them you can draw and paint at the same time. With WA artist Fiona Buchanan, you will explore the use of watercolour as an underpainting technique and work with soft and hard pastels on sanded paper. Fiona loves the ocean. Her own work is about the environment and its balance. NO CLASS ON May 21 and June 25.
Monday 21-Jun-2021, 2:00pm
Date: Monday 21-Jun-2021Single session (Open)Time 2:00pm for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Zalina Usher Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Feeling out-of-sorts? Moody about mood swings? This audiovisual presentation explains how to improve the quality of your physical and emotional life during the menopausal transition and the following years. Zalina, will also offer a free personal management and transition plan to attendees. Zalina has worked in women's health here and overseas, specialising in menopausal transition and following Dr Ladd's (ob/gy) VIP program. She also speaks from personal experience. Diarise this life changing event and get back to the real woman you used to be.
Friday 2-Jul-2021, 9:30am
Date: Friday 2-Jul-2021Single session (Open)Time 9:30am for 3 hrVenue: SPLC Room 4Facilitator: Beverley Richardson Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Wanting to try a new art medium, something fresh and fun? Decorate your garden or rumpus room with a palm frond mask. Let your inner child take over and unleash the colourful and imaginative you, to create these theatrical characters. Some masks are on display on site. All materials supplied, so come in and concentrate on enjoying yourself!
Health and Wellness
$140 (includes GST)
Date: Wednesday 12-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 4:15pm for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Cristina Poad2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Date: Thursday 13-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 4:15pm for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Cristina Poad2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Pilates is a gentle form of exercise in line with yoga and eastern traditions. Through the practice of Pilates, you'll experience improvement in physical stability, strength and flexibility. Joseph Pilates, who founded the practice in the years after the Second World War, promoted the idea that mental and physical health are interrelated. His method is a safe, inclusive and effective approach to improving your fitness and health. Come and join our small group for this gentle and safe form of exercise. With regular practice, you'll improve your body fitness and feel amazing. Classes run Wednesdays and Thursdays. Image by ArtCoreStudios from Pixabay
Thursday 1-Jul-2021, 10:00am
Date: Thursday 1-Jul-2021Single session (Open)Time 10:00am for 1 hr, 30 minVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
If you are one of the lucky ones, approaching or already in your retirement years, this presentation includes information and advice on: Personal security Securing your home Preparing for road trips and staying safe Travelling safely with grandchildren Exploring Western Australia Mobility for the future
Friday 23-Apr-2021, 12:15pm
Date: Friday 23-Apr-20219 weeks (Open)Time 12:15pm for 2 hr, 15 minVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Fiona Buchanan1 place remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Pastels are a beautiful and expressive medium with a luxurious velvet finish. In this course we will explore painting the shoreline at different times of day, exploring the different colour palettes at each end of the day. WA artist Fiona Buchanan will show how to use watercolour wash and pastel wash as underpainting techniques and use pastel pencils, and hard and soft pastels to make beautiful, expressive work that reflects the beauty of the shoreline and of the changing light. Fiona loves the ocean. Her own work is about the environment and its balance. NO CLASS ON May 21 and June 25.
Thursday 10-Jun-2021, 1:30pm
Date: Thursday 10-Jun-20218 weeks (Open)Time 1:30pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 1Facilitator: Ruperto Nunez1 place remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
A fun and informative introductory course to the spanish language for those who have not been to any spanish language classes previously. Learn how the spanish language works, pronunciation, basic conversation, travel, food and traditions. The basics will be covered in this course. The textbook Vente (A1/A2) will be used.
Tuesday 4-May-2021, 4:30pm
Date: Tuesday 4-May-20218 weeks (Open)Time 4:30pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 5Facilitator: Alicia Zablah2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
This course welcomes anyone who has completed the first one or two Spanish basic courses. This is a no worries learning, based on Pasos 1 and Pardon my Spanish Methods. Join us and enjoy learning a second language. You will learn how to read, write, spell, count while understanding the basics of the language and speaking it. All in a fun and supportive classroom!
Thursday 10-Jun-2021, 11:00am
Date: Thursday 10-Jun-20218 weeks (Open)Time 11:00am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 1Facilitator: Ruperto Nunez2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
This course adds to the learner''s knowledge of basic Spanish expressions. The learner understands frequently used language in areas such as shopping, family and employment. Communication involves a direct exchange of information, describing immediate matters in simple terms. The textbook Vente (A1/A2) will be used.
Thursday 10-Jun-2021, 9:00am
Date: Thursday 10-Jun-20218 weeks (Open)Time 9:00am for 2 hrVenue: Facilitator: Ruperto Nunez2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Hola amigo! This course offers the opportunity to develop further understanding and sharing of information regarding family, work, school, leisure-related topics or personal interests. Learners are exposed to travel situations in areas where the language is spoken. They create simple texts on topics of personal interests, describe experiences, events, dreams and ambitions, opinions or plans in brief. The textbook Tema a Tema B1 will be used.
Tuesday 4-May-2021, 2:00pm
Date: Tuesday 4-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 2:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 5Facilitator: Alicia Zablah
This course can be joined by anyone with at least had completed a Spanish beginners course. You will continue learning vocabulary, understanding and speaking the language through comprehensive reading, writing, listening through familiar topics such as shopping, eating out, and going to the markets. This is the perfect opportunity to improve your Spanish in time for your next trip, ready to communicate confidently with people, asking questions, understanding directions, and enquiring for places to visit.
Date: Tuesday 11-May-20219 weeks (Open)Time 8:00am for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Maurice Werder2 places remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Date: Tuesday 11-May-20219 weeks (Open)Time 4:45pm for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Maurice Werder1 place remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Tai Chi is a form of martial art developed from Chinese Taoist philosophy. Its gentle flow and graceful movements can also be used as a very good set of exercise. With constant practice, it can promote good health, relaxation, balance and stability. In this course, participants will be introduced to a short form of Wu style Tai Chi, with particular emphasis on movements promoting a stable body. It should be suitable for both young and seniors and no prior experience is assumed. The details of each movement will be explained. Then participants will learn with the instructor and practise together. The course is also suitable for those who have some prior Tai Chi experience and might like to extend their knowledge. Classes run Tuesday mornings and afternoons. Image by Antonika Chanel from Pixabay
Computers and Technology
Tuesday 4-May-2021, 9:30am
$80 (includes GST)
Date: Tuesday 4-May-20214 weeks (Open)Time 9:30am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 5Facilitator: Carlos Arevalo1 place remaining Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
You received an iPad/iPhone for Christmas... now what? Is your iDevice at risk of becoming an expensive paperweight? Have you ever held your iPad and thought ' If only someone could show me how this all works ' ?. Our very own Apple Genius Carlos Arevalo will show you how to get the most out of your iGadget, such as emailing, privacy settings, online purchase, bill payment, tailoring to personal preferences and all the cool things you can do within each application or feature. He has tips and tricks to share with you. Don''t have an iPad? SPLC will loan you one for the duration of this course! (Terms and Conditions apply)
Monday 5-Jul-2021, 2:30pm
Date: Monday 5-Jul-2021Single session (Open)Time 2:30pm for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Alan Naber Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Join Alan as he walks with you on the famous and scenic pilgrimage route from Porto, Portugal to Santiago in Spain. Feel the apprehension, joy and fascination of following the footsteps of countless pilgrims who walked this route over 1000 years. Discover what motivates the current pilgrims and meet the friendly people he encountered. Virtually visit the amazing and spiritual city built to accommodate the shrine of St James in Santiago. This exceptional adventure is explored through photos, artworks and artefacts.
Thursday 20-May-2021, 1:00pm
Date: Thursday 20-May-2021Single session (Open)Time 1:00pm for 1 hr, 30 minVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Lorraine Marshall Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Do you know we can normally see at least 4 different species of duck in our wetlands just five streets away from SPLC? Are you keen to be able to easily identify them and many other waterbirds large and small seen there too? As promised, another entertaining and informative Bird Talk from a BirdLife WA expert. BirdLife Western Australia is part of Australia''s oldest bird conservation group and is dedicated to creating a bright future for Australia's birds. Follow-up talks are planned for the rest of the year.
Closed
Date: Tuesday 4-May-20218 weeks (Closed)Time 9:30am for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Tania Daymond
Discover your hidden botanical artist by learning to observe and draw the details of beautiful flora around us! Tania is a practising botanical ink artist and a qualified art teacher who is delighted to share her love of all things botanical. Learn to use watercolour paints and pencils to create beautiful watercolour flower techniques with fun exercises each week, before completing your very own Watercolour Botanical artwork. (All materials provided)
Monday 10-May-2021, 12:00pm
Date: Monday 10-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 12:00pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Verena Marmion
In this course, students will be encouraged to expand their repertoire of skills and techniques. This includes colour mixing, brush control, wet in wet painting and planning a successful composition. Each lesson starts with a warmer and is followed by a main activity. Students can follow their own choice of subject matter, or create an individual interpretation of the theme the teacher introduces with a demonstration at the start of class. Students are encouraged to paint from real objects and personal photos, but also have the option of using the teacher's resources. This course is for both beginning and intermediate students. The beginning students will be recommended simpler exercises than the more experienced students.
Date: Monday 21-Jun-2021Single session (Open)Time 2:30pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Date: Monday 28-Jun-2021Single session (Open)Time 2:30pm for 2 hrVenue: SPLC Room 3Facilitator: Add to Shopping Cart Checkout ...or select more
Helen Iles, Managing Editor of Linellen Press, a local publisher of memoirs and life stories, conducts workshops on how to write your life story, In Part 2, Helen goes through the process and intricacies of improving your writing through editing and examining various opportunities and platforms for publishing. Follow-up workshops to further support the writing process may be scheduled at a later stage. Cost is $60 per session, i.e. $60 for the 21st June session and $60 for the 28th June session. Materials: Pens and paper
Monday 10-May-2021, 5:00pm
Date: Monday 10-May-20218 weeks (Full)Time 5:00pm for 1 hrVenue: SPLC Room 2Facilitator: Andi Bach
Yoga is for Every Body, regardless of shape, size, ability or age, we all benefit from doing yoga. This course is suitable for all levels of experience and the yoga postures can be adapted to fit a person's individual ability. Included in each class are warm-ups, stretches, balancing, asanas (postures), mindful breathing and relaxation. The aim is to keep the body healthy through movement. Join us on the mat! Classes run Mondays and Thursdays.