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.

Learn to draw in charcoal

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.

Pastel Workshop - Basics of colour

This 6 week course is designed for those wanting to try their hand at writing, and writers with a few years experience, interested in having their work published. 

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By the end of the workshop, you will have produced a short (1500-2000 word) piece of fiction with the intention of having it published, or submitting it to a competition.

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Contact MACE to register your interest.

Creative Writing

Would you like to learn more about QuickBooks and gain skills and confidence to setup and efficiently manage your business's finances?

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Contact MACE to register your interest.

QuickBooks

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.

Basic Barista

The aim of this course is to give participants the skills required to setup a MYOB company file and to process day to day transactions in sales, purchases and banking modules.  Participants must have basic computer skills.

Introduction to MYOB Basics

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.

Introduction to MYOB Payroll

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.

Introduction to Woodwork

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.

Introduction to Welding

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.

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Participant will take home a forge at the end of the course.

Welding Forge Making

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.

Introduction to Furniture Restoration

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. 

Introduction to Beekeeping