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corner 2 speaker’s kempster :: schwartz :: mccall smith
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RYAN KEMPSTER Repelling sharks to save them... and us! Shark repellents have traditionally been used to reduce the risk of ‘attack’ but they also play a role in reducing bycatch and, ultimately, protecting these ecologically and economically important species. Ryan Kempster, a shark biologist at UWA, will reveal the history of shark repellent technology, with insights into his latest research findings and conservation outreach programs to protect sharks and us. 7-8pm Thursday 20 FEB $19 CCTM001
UWA Claremont
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DR JEFFREY SCHWARTZ Design your brain for better results Neuroplasticity, or the changeability of the physical and cellular structure of the brain, means that our brain rewires itself in response to inner and outer life experience. Self-directed neuroplasticity, a term coined by UCLA researcher and clinical psychiatrist Jeffrey Schwartz, is the process by which we can wilfully cause these brain adaptations by using our minds to change our brains. Includes book-signing. 6:30-7:30pm Tuesday 18 MAR $30 CCVH001
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ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH The minor adjustment beauty salon Modern ideas get tangled up with traditional ones in the latest intriguing Botswana book from the bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. This is Mma Ramotswe’s fourteenth adventure. Includes book-signing. 6:30-7:30pm Thu 20 MAR $39
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WRITE WELL, WRITE OFTEN Turning your life into a story Natasha Lester CCPW003 Everyone’s life contains enough excitement, emotion and adventure to form the basis of a wonderful story. But how do you begin to write about your experiences, your past and your memories? This course will cover all forms of life-writing including memoir, family history, the personal essay, blogging and more. 12.5 hours of workshops $179 6:30-9pm Wednesdays from 12 FEB (5 weeks) UWA Claremont
Devious art of plotting your novel John Harman CCPW142 Many writers find plotting difficult. A good plot is both the skeleton and tendons of a story. By understanding and experimenting with the nine-point arc of a typical plot, you will learn the devious art of plotting. Discover that plots are driven by the wilful or unconscious desires of the protagonists and that plot and character are two sides of the same coin. 7 hour workshop $169 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 8 FEB UWA Claremont
Globejotting – learn to travel write Amanda Kendle CCPW019 A travel diary doesn’t need to be a blow-by-blow account of every step along your sightseeing journey. Join travel blogger and writer Amanda Kendle to learn about various ways to write down your travels so that you, your family and friends will enjoy reading them over and over. You will learn about journalling, scrapbooking (online and off), blogging, memoir and family diary writing. 7.5 hours of workshops $159 6:30-9pm Wednesdays from 5 MAR (3 weeks) UWA Claremont
Getting published – mastering the process John Harman CCPW060 Completing the first draft of your manuscript – whether for a novel, short story, nonfiction book or magazine article – is a major achievement. Yet this is only the first step on a long journey to getting published. In this course you will learn the step-by-step process including market research, finding an agent, approaching publishing houses, and the pros and cons of self-publishing. 7 hour workshop $169 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 8 MAR UWA Claremont
YOUR DIGITAL CANVAS iDrawing – the art of drawing on your iPad Alejandro Tearney CCNV002
Learn to paint on your iPad. Express your artistic side with easy to use electronic painting and drawing applications. Alejandro will guide you through powerful and intuitive painting tools with a wide range of realistic media. Discover how to turn your digital artwork into paintings you can hang. Recommended for anyone with the desire to paint in a digital medium. 9 hours of workshops $189 9am-12noon Saturdays from 8 FEB (3 weeks) UWA Claremont
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Better photography – the basics Bob Litchfield CCNP027 Grasp the basics of photography in a weekend. Learn how a digital camera works, the jargon, and some simple foolproof tips. Bring along your failed photos and find out what went wrong. Practical information that every photographer needs to know will be offered. You will gain the confidence to switch the camera off auto mode and start creating your own images. A DSLR camera is recommended for the practical session. 14 hours of workshops $225 9am-4pm Saturday 18 JAN, 2-6pm Sunday 19 JAN, 6:30-9:30pm Wednesday 22 JAN UWA Claremont
Better photography – composition Bob Litchfield CCNP028 Composition is one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of photography. Mastering its principles can mean really big improvements to your photographs. This course will be particularly beneficial to beginners wishing to develop their expertise with digital cameras, but will also help more experienced photographers refine their skills. Linear and diagonal perspectives, the rule of thirds and the placement of colour, as well as other compositional elements, will be covered. 10 hours of workshops $199 9am-4pm Saturday 8 MAR, 6:30-9:30pm Wednesday 12 MAR UWA Claremont
Better photography – playing with light Bob Litchfield CCNP001 Improve your knowledge of light and exposure for different light conditions, as well as how to experiment with exposures, settings, filters and different lenses to make the most of existing light opportunities. Forget about being a safe photographer and join a group prepared to experiment, with the aim of creating photographs full of atmosphere and impact. This course is best suited to those with a DSLR camera and associated lenses. Theoretical and practical sessions will be followed by an evening to review the results. 14 hours of workshops $225 9am-4pm Sat 15 MAR, 2-6pm Sun 16 MAR, 6:30-9:30pm Wed 19 MAR UWA Claremont Building images – photographing architecture inside and out Serena Pearce CCNP012 Don’t come back from holidays with uninspiring photos of great buildings. Discover the secrets and problem-solving tips from a professional. Learn to see architecture exteriors and interiors in a new light. Experiment with angles, pick out details, use depth of field and motion in your images for results you’ll be proud to show. Includes a practical session around the buildings of the University of Western Australia. Lunch at the University Club café is included. 8 hour workshop $224 9am-5pm Saturday 22 MAR UWA Crawley
Portraits – memories forever Dale Neill CCNP014 A fun and practical course for digital photographers to enhance your portrait skills. Learn how to capture your family, children, pets and loved ones using available light and natural poses. Tips are provided for digital enhancement, plus how to best archive your digital images and preserve them for future generations. 14 hours of workshops $225 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 15 FEB, 1:30-5:30pm Sunday 16 FEB, 6-9pm Thursday 20 FEB UWA Claremont
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Learn DSLR in a day Karin Calvert and Karen Castle CCNP029 Get started with your DSLR camera with professional photographers Karen Castle and Karin Calvert. Karen will explain the basics – aperture, shutter speed, ISO and how to achieve correct exposure – and Karin will show you how to use natural light and camera flash techniques to create great portraits. In this full-day course there will be time to put into practice your new skills, with the instructors there to guide you. Lunch at the University Club café is included. 8 hour workshop $224 9am-5pm Saturday 1 MAR UWA Crawley
Creative flash techniques for DSLRs Dale Neill CCNP299 Does the flash unit for your DSLR create confusion and frustration? Don’t worry, mastering on-camera flash can be a challenge even for professional photographers. In this practical how-to workshop Dale Neill will guide you through the principles, strengths, limitations and endless creative possibilities of flash. 7 hour workshop $169 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 22 FEB UWA Claremont
So you want to be a pro – inside the photographic industry Dale Neill CCNP300 A sea change into professional photography may be attractive but fraught with pitfalls. Master Photographer and educator, Dale Neill provides an insider’s guide. He gives a critical analysis of the impact digital has had on the profession and how innovative professionals have coped and profited. Topics include copyright, contracts, GST, professional ethics, legal liability and professional organisations. Perfect for photographers considering entering the profession. 5 hour workshop $79 10am-3pm Sunday 23 FEB UWA Claremont
THE TRAVEL SHUTTERBUG On the move! Travel portraits and street photography Dale Neill CCNP302 Whether you have a compact camera or the latest DSLR, you can achieve stunning images. Photographers take most of their pictures on the move, travelling around town, overseas or in the outback. This workshop covers travel genres of landscape, people, urban and wildlife, and provides ideas, tips and practical techniques for dealing effectively with travel and street photography. Includes a theory session, a practical shoot on location plus a review and critique session. 10 hours of workshops $225 10am-3pm Sat 8 FEB, 2-5pm Sun 9 FEB, 7-9pm Thu 13 FEB UWA Claremont
Successful travel photography Nick Melidonis CCNP004 Learn how to capture great travel shots and ensure the time you spend on travel shows in your own great photography. This is a popular course for those wanting to record their personal journeys and those capturing images for work and profit. Sessions cover theory, practice and review, with tips on improving exposure, composition and much more. Learn from one of Australia’s most awarded Master Photographers. 13.5 hours of workshops $224 9:30am-4pm Saturday 15 MAR, 12:30-4:30pm Sunday 16 MAR, 6:30-9:30pm Tuesday 18 MAR UWA Claremont
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IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3 Get the most out of your digital camera B E G I N N E R S
Dale Neill CCNP021 Digital cameras have more controls and features than film cameras and yet they are often not used to full effect. Gain the confidence to operate your camera and its features to produce better photographs of people, places or things. It’s surprising how much difference a little instruction makes. 7 hours of workshops $199 10am-3pm Saturday 18 JAN, 7-9pm Wednesday 22 JAN UWA Claremont 10am-3pm Sunday 2 FEB, 6:30-8:30pm Thursday 6 FEB
UWA Claremont
10am-3pm Saturday 22 MAR, 6-8pm Wednesday 26 MAR
UWA Claremont
Get the most out of your digital camera INTERMEDIATE Dale Neill CCNP022 Designed for those who know the basic functions and features of their digital camera and wish to learn more (or have completed the Beginners course). Topics include aperture priority, shutter speed priority, portrait modes, landscape modes, exposure compensation, eliminating shutter lag, manual white balance and macro. Note that your camera must have manual settings such as P, A, S, M. 7 hours of workshops $199 10am-3pm Sunday 19 JAN, 7-9pm Thursday 23 JAN UWA Claremont 10am-3pm Saturday 1 FEB, 7-9pm Wednesday 5 FEB
UWA Claremont
Get the most out of your digital camera A D V A N C E D
Dale Neill CCNP023 This advanced course will push both the photographer and the camera beyond expectations. Most photographers use only a fraction of their camera’s capabilities. This workshop, through a series of projects, will challenge the photographer to explore high sensitivity, picture style adjustment, tonal range and noise control. You will be enlightened on discovering your camera’s potential and challenged as a creative, thinking photographer. 7 hours of workshops $199 10am-3pm Sunday 23 MAR, 6-8pm Thursday 27 MAR UWA Claremont
PHOTOGRAPHY AT 24 FRAMES PER SECOND Digital movies made easy with iMovie Clare Webster CCTC023 If you have an Apple computer and camera you probably have everything you need to make great movies. This course introduces the iMovie package that comes free with every iMac and MacBook. Learn how to create home movies or movie clips to share or upload to YouTube. Discover how to add wonderful new content to your website or blog. 6 hour workshop $179 9am-3pm Saturday 22 FEB CCGS, Claremont
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Becoming a blogger for fun and profit Amanda Kendle CCTC010 Whether you’ve read a few blogs or never heard of one, this course will get you blogging. Find out how to write and manage a blog, what to include, consider who your audience is, and how you can even make money from blogging. Participants will have the opportunity to start their own blog. 8 hour workshop $195 9am-5pm Saturday 22 FEB CCGS, Claremont
Making the most of your iPad and its apps Alejandro Tearney CCTC013 The Apple iPad has changed how we think of computing. There are thousands of different apps for the iPad covering photography, books, calendar and productivity applications, news and magazines, videos, music and more. Alejandro Tearney will chart your way through the vast array of apps to help you find the best of the best and how to make the most of this amazing device. 5 hour workshop $169 9am-2pm Saturday 8 MAR CCGS, Claremont
Better blogging – taking your blog further Amanda Kendle CCTC002 Take your blogging to the next level with the Better Blogging course. Whether you are blogging for pleasure, to attract clients or customers, or to make a profit, this course will be invaluable for increasing the number of visitors to your blog, encouraging conversation on your blog, converting one-off visitors to devoted followers, and improving the effectiveness or profitability of your blog. 8 hour workshop $195 9am-5pm Saturday 8 MAR CCGS, Claremont
Promoting your business online – how to really use Facebook and other social media Amanda Kendle CCTC026 Consultants, small business owners, freelancers and anybody whose personal reputation is an important part of their business now need to project a good image online. Discover the various ways to promote your work, and learn hands-on through activities like starting and optimising Facebook pages and marketing with LinkedIn, Twitter and more. 8 hour workshop $249 9am-5pm Saturday 22 MAR CCGS, Claremont
SURFING YOUR FAMILY TREE Finding your Australasian ancestors on the internet Mike Murray CCCS002 A comprehensive overview of Australasian family history research, using the internet in presentation mode. This intensive session covers resources available Australia-wide and in New Zealand. We will look at birth, marriage and death records, passenger lists (including convicts), electoral rolls, directories, wills and newspapers. 3 hour lecture $59 10am-1pm Saturday 22 MAR UWA Claremont
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FOR MIND AND BODY Read with speed Carmel McGillicuddy CCFF004 Double your reading speed and improve your comprehension. Learn how to quickly process the large amount of written information we all deal with daily in our lives, from reading for leisure, to business activities or academic studies. Learn the skills to increase your reading speed significantly as well as improve your comprehension and memory. 5 hour workshop $249 9:30am-2:30pm Saturday 1 FEB
UWA Claremont
Find your balance with the Alexander Technique Glenn B. Swift CCFE002 Glenn B. Swift has taught this technique for over twenty years, counting Hugh Jackman amongst his pupils. Any type of performance can be improved by learning simple changes, beginning with balance of the head and the function of breath. Actors, musicians, dancers and other ordinary people will benefit. Bad backs and stiff necks are also addressed. Participants also receive a private consultation with an AuSTAT registered teacher. 6 hours of workshops $159 6:30-8:30pm Thursdays from 6 FEB (3 weeks)
UWA Claremont
Build a fitter future – how to get and stay fit for life David Beard CCFE001 Evidence is increasing that being and staying fit can delay ageing and prevent disease, and that it is essential for performing at your best. But knowing that fitness is important and actually achieving it are two different things, especially considering the amount of confusing and conflicting information out there. This workshop with physiologist David Beard will enable you to develop a fitness program that will work for you whatever your current level of fitness or work and family commitments. 3.5 hour workshop $89 9:30am-1pm Saturday 22 FEB
UWA Claremont
40,000 YEARS OF CULTURE IN ONE MORNING Aboriginal cultural awareness Danny Ford CCHM001 Many Australians know only a little about Aboriginal society and culture. Yet many of us wish for more understanding. This cultural awareness workshop will inform and explore how we have ended up with the relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people that we have today. Join Danny Ford for a workshop that looks at our past, present and future. 4 hour workshop $89
9am-1pm Saturday 8 MAR
UWA Claremont
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PEACE OF MIND Mindfulness 101 Eric Harrison CCBF405 Mindfulness is both a Buddhist practice and a psychological therapy. In this workshop Eric Harrison from the Perth Meditation Centre will map out this territory, place it in the context of modern brain science and help you make it your own. He will illustrate the concepts of ‘paying attention’ and ‘being in the present’ through awareness techniques that can be done repeatedly throughout any day. 6 hour workshop $149 9am-3pm Sunday 19 JAN UWA Claremont 9am-3pm Sunday 23 MAR UWA Claremont
Five-minute meditator Eric Harrison CCBF004 Anxiety, poor sleep and a runaway, overactive mind may be signs of stress. Over time, these damage our health and make us very miserable. Fortunately, you can easily lower your levels of arousal and muscle tension within a minute or so if you know how. Learn how to relax a little, many times a day, and restore balance and control. 6 hour workshop $149 9am-3pm Sunday 16 FEB UWA Claremont
Anyone for some self-directed neuroplasticity?
See Dr Jeffrey Schwartz on page 3 to find out what it is and why it could be the most important thing you discover this year.
Focused or frantic? The benefits of paying attention Jenny Brockis CCHS352 Driven to distraction by too much to do and too many interruptions? Discover how your brain pays attention and how to focus on each thing you want to do. In a time poor, busy world there is a better way to deal with distractions and interruptions. Learn how to improve your attention skills, regain control and still get everything done. 3 hour workshop $89 9am-12noon Saturday 22 FEB UWA Claremont
Brain change – the science of positive and enduring change Jenny Brockis CCHS002 Why do we resist change so much? Neuroscience is enhancing our understanding of why we find change so hard and how we can overcome resistance. Discover how using our social intelligence can lead to increased synergy, better communication and better relationships. This workshop is designed to show you how to broaden your perspective, create more insight and communicate more effectively. 3 hour workshop $89 9am-12noon Saturday 8 MAR UWA Claremont
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Business Communication
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Business marketing writing
Children, Parents and Family
• Effective business writing
• Enhancing language development in childhood • Guiding kids on the internet
BUSINESS
• Fundamentals of technical writing • Interpersonal communication • Introduction to LinkedIn career networking
• Understanding adolescents
Job Search
• 12 steps to a successful job search :: ONLINE COURSES • Individual excellence: secrets of career • Using social media in business • Keys to effective communication
General Business Skills • Administrative assistant fundamentals • Computer skills for the workplace • Introduction to Crystal Reports • Introduction to statistics • Keyboarding
Management & Leadership • Creating a successful business plan • Fundamentals of supervision and management 1 • Fundamentals of supervision and management 2 • Marketing your own business on the internet • Mastery of business fundamentals • Six Sigma: total quality applications
success
• Resume writing workshop
Personal Enrichment • Achieving success with difficult people • Everyday math • Get assertive! • Get funny! • Goodbye to shy • Introduction to algebra • Leadership • Learn to buy and sell on eBay • Listen to your heart, and success will follow • Merrill speed reading • Skills for making great decisions • Start your own small business • Wow, what a great event!
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WRITING & PUBLISHING
TECHNOLOGY
Business Writing
• Navigating the internet
• Achieving top search engine positions • Introduction to PC troubleshooting
• Business marketing writing
Computer Programming
• Effective business writing
• Creating mobile apps with HTML5
• Fundamentals of technical writing
• How to get started in game development
Creative Writing
• Introduction to programming
• A writer’s guide to descriptive settings
• Intermediate C# programming
• Advanced fiction writing
• Intermediate Java programming
• Forensic science: a writer’s guide
• Introduction to C# programming
• Introduction to journalling
• Introduction to C++ programming
• Mystery writing • Pleasures of poetry • Research methods for writers
• Introduction to Visual Basic • Introduction to JavaScript • Introduction to Linux • Introduction to Perl programming
• The craft of magazine writing
Database Management
• Travel writing
• Introduction to database development
• Write fiction like a pro
• Introduction to SQL
• Write your life story
Networking & Communication
• Writeriffic 1 – creativity training for writers
• Introduction to networking • Wireless networking
• Writeriffic 2 – advanced creativity training for writers
Security
• Writing essentials
• Introduction to PC security
• Writing for children
MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE
• Writing young adult fiction
Publishing • Beginner’s guide to getting published
• Advanced PC security
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Introduction to internet writing markets
• Introduction to natural health and healing
• Publish and sell your e-books
• Lose weight and keep it off
• Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis & Podcasts
• Luscious, low-fat, lightning-quick meals
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DESIGN & COMPOSITION
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Digital Photography
Adobe
• Discover digital photography
• Introduction to Dreamweaver
• Introduction to WordPress websites • Creating WordPress websites II • Mastering your digital SLR camera • Photographing nature with your DSLR • Photographing people with your DSLR
• Intermediate Dreamweaver • Introduction to Flash • Intermediate Flash • Introduction to InDesign • Intermediate InDesign • Introduction to Final Cut Pro
• Secrets of better photography
• Introduction to Illustrator
• Travel photography for the digital
• Introduction to Photoshop
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Web Design • Advanced web pages • Creating web pages • Designing effective web sites • Discover digital photography • Introduction to CSS and XHTML • Web 2.0 – Blogs, Wikis & Podcasts
LANGUAGES & ARTS • Beginning conversational French • Conversational Japanese • Drawing for non-drawers • Drawing for the absolute beginner • Instant Italian
• Introduction to Lightroom 4 • Photoshop Elements for the digital photographer 1 • Photoshop Elements for the digital photographer 2 • Introduction to Adobe Edge Animate
Microsoft • Introduction to Access • Intermediate Access • Introduction to Excel • Intermediate Excel • Advanced Excel • Introduction to Outlook • Introduction to PowerPoint • Introduction to Project • Introduction to Publisher
• Music made easy
• Introduction to Windows 7
• Speed Spanish 1
• Introduction to Windows 8
• Speed Spanish 2
• Introduction to Word
• Speed Spanish 3
• Intermediate Word
• Start your own arts and crafts business
• Advanced Word
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Better photography – the basics
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Get the most out of your digital camera (beginners)
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Get the most out of your digital camera (intermediate)
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19 January
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Mindfulness 101
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1 February
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Read with speed
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1 February
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Get the most out of your digital camera (intermediate)
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2 February
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Get the most out of your digital camera (beginners)
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6 February
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Find your balance with the Alexander Technique
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8 February
Saturday
iDrawing – the art of drawing on your iPad
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8 February
Saturday
On the move! Travel portraits and street photography
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8 February
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Devious art of plotting your novel
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12 February
Wednesday Turning your life into a story
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15 February
Saturday
Portraits – memories forever
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16 February
Sunday
Five-minute meditator
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22 February
Saturday
Becoming a blogger for fun and profit
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22 February
Saturday
Digital movies made easy with iMovie
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22 February
Saturday
Creative flash techniques for DSLRs
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22 February
Saturday
Build a fitter future – how to get and stay fit for life
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22 February
Saturday
Focused or frantic? The benefits of paying attention
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23 February
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So you want to be a pro
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1 March
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Learn DSLR in a day
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Wednesday Globejotting – learn to travel write
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8 March
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Making the most of your iPad and its apps
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8 March
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Better blogging – taking your blog further
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8 March
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Better photography – composition
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Aboriginal cultural awareness
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8 March
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Brain change
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8 March
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Getting published – mastering the process
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15 March
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Better photography – playing with light
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15 March
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Successful travel photography
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22 March
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Promoting your business online
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22 March
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Get the most out of your digital camera (beginners)
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22 March
Saturday
Finding your Australasian ancestors on the internet
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22 March
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Building images – photographing architecture...
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23 March
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Get the most out of your digital camera (advanced)
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23 March
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Mindfulness 101
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