ART: Learn to Draw WorkshopTutor/Facilitator: Kimbra Taylor Would you like to learn to draw? Do you believe it's impossible for you? Well then, this course is exactly for you! I can teach you to draw by showing you how to activate the right hemisphere of your brain, which is ideally equipped for drawing. Drawing is innate like walking and talking, you already have everything you need, I will just open the door. The workshop is also perfect for you if you want to develop your skills. Give it a go, everyone learns and you can too! Fees: NZ$90 - Bring your own 2B pencil, rubber and a pad of cartridge paper or a visual diary. Click here for more information on this course or to enrol COMPUTER SKILLS: BASICTutor/Facilitator: Carolyn Bates THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. An introduction to hardware and software. Learn some basic computer skills to get you started with Word Processing and Spreadsheeting plus managing and organising your files and documents. School computers will be used but students can BYOD (Bring your own Device) Fees: NZ$95 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol EASTER BAKINGTutor/Facilitator: Micaella Turner Unfortunately this course has been CANCELLED. Learn to make delicious Hot Cross Buns. Bake and decorate a mini Easter themed cake. Gluten free options not available for this course Fees: NZ$85 - Fee includes ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol KNIT GARMENT SEWING (Simple)Tutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam Knit Garment Sewing Want to make knit garments but feeling unsure of all the unknowns involved? This course will provide you with the opportunity to launch into sewing knits with confidence. Delivered over 2 consecutive Saturdays this course will enable you to develop understanding of the process of making a knit garment of your choice. During class, you will be guided through cutting out, prepping pieces to sew, seaming your garment with the overlocker and finishing hems, necklines and other edges. There will be many useful sewing tips and tricks sprinkled throughout the class also. Recommended to choose one of the following styles to make: Sweatshirt, Simple T-Shirt, Leggings, Sweatpants No styles that require a zip, buttons & buttonholes or other closures. If unsure about suitable style (or if you have any queries regarding course or course materials please contact the tutor via Tawa College Community Education coordinator. Some overlockers are available to use during the course or bring your own. Please let us know if you need to use a school machine so that it can be booked in advance . Fees: NZ$160 - BYO Overlocker, please book a school one if you need it Click here for more information on this course or to enrol OVERLOCKER BASICS/SEWING WITH KNITSTutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam An introduction to the overlocker, develop skills to use this equipment safely and efficiently. Learn how to use the overlocker for seaming knit garments. Prior Sewing experience essential. Some overlockers are available to use during the course or bring your own. Please let us know if you need to borrow one so that it can be booked in advance. Fees: NZ$90 - Bring your own overlocker or book a school one Click here for more information on this course or to enrol SELF DEFENCE: Krav Maga(Age 15+)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Kani Krav Maga (contact combat) is a self-defence system developed by the Israeli Defence Force. Its application and efficiency in the real world has been proven to be highly effective by law enforcement agencies, protection services, and the military. The 3 hour session will be at an introductory level and will focus on civilian self defence. Unlike the military or police, the main intent for civilian krav maga is to: Minimise harm to oneself, stop the escalation of conflict by defending in a decisive manner, and also by escaping quickly at the very first opportunity Fees: NZ$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol XERO BASIC: (Saturday)Tutor/Facilitator: Carolyn Bates In this course learn about this web-based accounting package which is growing rapidly in use in the small business sector. This is a beginner course in Xero but you are expected to have some accounting knowledge. Fees: NZ$95 |