Basic Barista

Improve your coffee making abilities with this fun hands on short course, showing you the skills you need to work in a cafe, or simply to impress your family and friends! This course will teach you the basic skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee.

Introduction to Welding

Construct a small welding projects for around the house, shed or property such as work benches, tool racks, grills of fire pits. learn how to weld using the two most widely used welding processes in the industry - Arc welding and MIG welding. The course is designed for the beginner and includes safe operation in both theory and practical sessions.

It is mandatory for participants to bring ear muffs and wear garments which cover the skin to avoid exposure to heat. Safety helmets, overalls, gloves and googles will be supplied.

Metal Art & Sculpture

NEW COURSE

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Create your own metal art sculpture using welding techniques.

Introduction to Woodwork

During the course you will learn how to work out dimensions, cut, shape, assemble, join, clamp, sand and finish off. You will also discover how to choose the right timber and develop the skills for using hand and power tools in a safe manner.

Participants are required to wear a face mask, goggles and protective clothing.

Maintain and Operate a Chainsaw

Key areas focussed on during this couse are:

- Maintenance; Sharpening; Fuel mixture; Axe sharpening; Operation; Personal protective equipment. 

This course does not include felling of trees.

Beekeeping

This course is an introduction to the various aspects of beekeeping. Includes bee biology and seasonal management, hive components and assembly, and legal requirements for keeping bees.

Introduction to Furniture Restoration

This course is designed for beginners and those with some experience who are keen to gain helpful tips on restoring furniture. Learn how to dismantle a small piece of furniture, make minor repairs, prepare surfaces and re-assemble within a safe workshop environment.

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Participants are required to bring  paint brush, paint stripper, steel wool, sand-paper, scraper, face mask, goggles and wear protective clothing.

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Participants will need to take home their piece of furniture after each session.

Beginning your Digital Photography Journey

In this course you will start your journey into digital photography, in a supportive environment.

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You will learn the basics of photographic composition, the exposure triangle, the importance of light, the types of digital cameras and lenses and be able to show your favourite photographs.

Textile Surface Design and Print

Surface design, silk painting and dyeing workshop.

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An introduction to printing and dyeing on protein based fibres, such as silk and wool.  

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Participants will create two silk pieces with their own design.

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Lunch & materials included.

Learn to draw in charcoal

Ever wanted to learn how to draw in charcoal? Or do you just want to further your existing drawing skills? Then come and join us at MACE for the Basics in Drawing - Charcoal.

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This class is for beginners through to advanced.  You will learn how to draw in charcoal, depict shadows and light, and make the object appear 3D.

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