General Interest Courses
DATE
Saturday 27th February
TIME
10am - 5pm
COST
$140 (includes materials)
VENUE
MACE
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.
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.
DATE
Tba
TIME
10am - 5pm
COST
$165 (incl materials)
VENUE
MACE
Pastel Workshop - Basics of colour
This workshop is not only for beginners or anyone who is wanting to learn the basics of drawing in Pastels, but also for advanced artists wanting to be able to complete a still life in brilliant colour.
DATE
Wednesdays or Fridays
TIME
Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm
Fridays 10am - 12pm
COST
$150 for 3 sessions
VENUE
MACE
Introduction to Accounting Software
Courses available include MYOB, Quickbooks and Xero.
The aim of these courses is to give participants the skills required to set up a company file and to process day to day transactions in sales, purchases and banking modules.
Participants must have basic computer skills.
DATE
Monday 22 February
OR
Monday 1st March
TIME
5.30pm - 8.30pm
COST
$85
VENUE
Mansfield Coffee Merchant
Basic Barista
Improve your coffee making skills 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 basic skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee.
DATE
Wednesday 31 March
TIME
6pm - 9pm
COST
$90
VENUE
MACE
Spanish Cookery Master Class
Learn to cook a variety of Argentinian dishes to delight the tastebuds.
DATES
Wednesdays (dates Tba)
6pm - 8pm
OR
Fridays (dates Tba)
10am - 12pm
COST
$55
VENUE
MACE
Introduction to MYOB Payroll
The aim of this course is to give participants the skills required to set up a Payroll in MYOB and to process employee transactions, including superannuation and taxation requirements. Participants must have basic computer skills.
DATE
Thursdays 25 Feb - 25 Mar
TIME
5.45pm - 9.45pm
COST
$350 for 5 sessions
VENUE
Mansfield
Secondary College
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, google and protective clothing.
DATE
Tuesdays 16 Feb - 9 Mar
TIME
6pm - 9pm
COST
$180 for 4 sessions
VENUE
Community Shed
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.
DATE
Mondays 15 Mar - 29 Mar
TIME
6pm - 9pm
COST
$160 for 3 sessions
VENUE
Community Shed
Welding Forge Making
Participants need to complete Introduction to Welding before enrolling in this course. Learn about the forging process, and how to make a blacksmith forge that you can use for heating metals for ease of bending and shaping.
Participant will take home a forge at the end of the course.
DATE
Tuesdays 2 Mar - 30 Mar
TIME
5.45pm - 9.45pm
COST
$250 for 5 sessions
VENUE
Mansfield
Secondary College
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.
Participants are required to bring paint brush, paint stripper, steel wool, sand-paper, scraper, face mask, goggles and wear protective clothing.
Participants will need to take home their piece of furniture after each session.
DATES
Friday 12 & Sat 13 March
TIMES
Friday 6pm - 9pm (Theory at MACE)
Saturday 9am - 4pm (Practical at Merton)
COST
$100 for 2 sessions
VENUE
MACE
Introduction to Beekeeping
Tutor will cover theory on Friday at MACE including terminology, anatomy, bee life cycles and seasonal management, as well as honey flora, diseases and hive hygiene. Health and safety will be a priority.
Saturday will be hands on experience: Inspect and manipulate a hive, extract and store honey and cover industry information including marketing and food safety. Participants must bring: notebook and pen, gumboots and rubber bands, strong PVC gloves/gauntlets, wear loose cotton long sleeve shirt and pants - NO WOOL. Provided: Protective.
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