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Art and music

Semester one

Art appreciation: eight art cities

Roy Forward
6-8pm on 8 Tuesdays from 7 February - $275

We look in detail at exciting art in the most tempting galleries of Rome, Madrid, Beijing, Paris, London, Melbourne, Washington and New York - a world art tour without the hassle of queuing.

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Art appreciation: eight more art cities

Roy Forward
6-8pm on 8 Tuesdays from 1 May - $275

We view and discuss the most exciting works of art in the leading art museums in Moscow, Adelaide, Vienna, Chicago, Los Angeles, Beijing, Berlin and Venice, learning much along the way about major developments in all kinds of art.

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An introduction to chinese brush painting, meditation and philosophy is now cancelled

Janet Twigg-Patterson
9.30am-4pm on 2 Saturdays, 25 Feb. & 3 March - $230 ND - Session is cancelled

Learn brushwork through meditative practice, and gain an understanding of the philosophy behind this ancient form of painting. The workshop will contain the basic techniques and the "Four Gentlemen", bamboo, orchid, plum blossom and chrysanthemum. NB course held at Janet's own studio, off-campus. Expect to pay up to $50 for materials to be provided by Janet on day 1 + your own materials - list provided upon enrolment.

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An introduction to chinese landscape painting - Session cancelled

Janet Twigg-Patterson
9.30am-4pm on 2 Saturdays, 14 & 21 April - $230 ND

Learn the Chinese brush techniques for landscape painting using Chinese ink and watercolour. Chinese painting techniques have developed over thousands of years and are still used today in traditional and modern Chinese painting. Suitable for all levels of experience. NB course held at Janet's own studio, off-campus. Expect to pay up to $50 for materials to be provided by Janet on day 1 + your own materials - list provided upon enrolment.

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Holiday sketchbook is now full

Helen Fitzgerald
9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday, 14 & 15 April - $275

Learn to use a sketchbook when you travel by improving your artistic skills. There are always wonderful things to see and record. Helen will show you how to create a wonderful souvenir of your trips that everyone will want to see. NB You are required to bring your own materials - list provided upon enrolment.

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Learning guitar for fun

Ian Pavletich
6-7pm on 8 Tuesdays from 7 February - $180 ND - Enrol now
6-7pm on 8 Tuesdays from 8 May - $180 ND - Is now cancelled

Wanted to learn the guitar but unsure if you'd like it? If you could have the chords to play basic songs by the end of the first lesson and most of your favourites in a few weeks, would you try it? Have some fun in a group setting while seeing if the guitar is for you.

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Positive psychology at the movies is now cancelled

Barbara Miller
9am-4pm on 2 Saturday, 18 & 25 February - $240 is now cancelled

Movies are a powerful and enjoyable medium for learning. This course shows how to use film to build virtues and character strengths and learn about the real life benefits of positive psychology to create a happy and meaningful life. We will examine six core virtues and film clips that demonstrate character strengths, obstacles or setbacks the characters face and how they use their strengths to overcome adversity and flourish. NB Before the course you are required to do a free online assessment and bring a report of your signature strengths. Movie list provided upon enrolment.

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The importance of still life in drawing & watercolour painting session cancelled

Janet Twigg-Patterson
9.30am-4pm Saturday & Sunday 23 & 24 June - $230 ND

Still life is thought to be a useful subject to learn skills in preparation for any subject or medium in painting. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to begin or further their studies in drawing or painting techniques as well as colour mixing. We will be using pencil and watercolour paint. NB course held at Janet's own studio, off-campus. Please provide some materials yourself - list provided upon enrolment.

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