COURSE PROGRAMTerm 1, 2017 [6 February - 8 April]
Tutored & Social Groups
Learning in the HillsBalcombe Heights Estate
92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham hills, NSW 2153, (Turner Building 4)www.learninginthehills.org.au
MORNING TEA Monday to Friday - 10:30 - 10:45am
LUNCHTuesday to Thursday - 11:45am -12:15pm
CLASS INFORMATION For more detailed information and fact sheets for each class, including materials required:Visit www.hca.org.au or contact Learning in the HillsPhone: 02 9639 7918 Email: [email protected]
LOCATIONClasses are held at Learning in the HillsBalcombe Heights Estate, Turner Buildings (4 & 5)92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills
TERM DATES
2017 Term 1: 6 February - 8 April Term 2: 1 May - 30 June Term 3: 24 July - 23 Spetember Term 4: 9 October - 9 December
ENROLMENTEnrolments for term 1 will be accepted from Thursday 2 February. Enrolment forms and fees must be submitted on the first day of the course. Late enrolments may be accepted subject to vacancies.
LEARNING IN THE HILLSABOUT THE PROGRAMLearning in the Hills is a project of Hills Community Aid. The leisure learning program provides a range of tutor-led and social groups and classes for residents in north western and western Sydney.
Our classes run for 9 weeks per term (with the exception of Dressmaking and Quilling) and enables residents to choose from a range of leisure and lifestyle, hobbies, arts and crafts groups and classes at very low cost.
All of our programs offer opportunities to meet new friends while learning new skills and sharing or improving existing skills in a relaxed atmosphere.
Learning in the Hills is a community initiative of Hills Community Aid & Information Service Inc. We acknowledge the contribution of the volunteer tutors who offer their knowledge, guidance and time to enable these classes to be offered, and we also acknowledge the office staff who take care of enquiries, enrolments, timetables and admin.
Fact sheets for all our
social and tutored
classes are available at
www.hca.org.au
Canteen ServiceVolunteers of Learning in the Hills provide a limited morning tea and lunch service from Monday to Thursday.Coffee or Tea ...................................... $1.50Cake ........................................................ $1.50Coffee and Cake ................................. $2.50Sandwiches ........................................ $4.00
Kitchen open to purchase morning tea and sandwiches.
Phone: 02 9639 7918 | Email: [email protected] Page 3
Monday Pg Tuesday Pg Wednesday Pg Thursday Pg Friday Pg Saturday Pg
9.30 – 12.30 9 - 12 9.30 – 11.45 9.30 – 11.45 9 - 12 9 - 12
Dressmaking 4 Dressmaking 4 Cake Decorating 6 Quilling 7 Patchwork & Quilting
4 Dressmaking 4
Patchwork & Quilting
4 Talking Points 4 Soft Furnishing 6 Stitches 7 English Conversation
7
Painting 6 Embroidery & Fine Needlework
5 Painting – All mediums
6 Painting 6 Crochet 5 10 - 2
Painting – Oil, Acrylic & Watercolour
6 Mosaics 7 Life Stories 4 Knitting for Charity & Trauma
Bear Knitting
– 1st Saturday month
5
9.30 – 10.30Bobbin Lace
Making5 Financial Literacy 4
9.30 – 10.30
Qigong 4 Candlewick Embroidery
5 Yoga 4
Knitting for Charity
5 Charity Knitting Group – 3rd Saturday
month
5
12.15 – 2.15 12.15 – 2.15 12.15 – 2.15
Mahjong 7 Mahjong 7 Ikebana 712.30 – 3.30
Tai Chi 4 Cake Decorating 6 Embroidery 5 Dressmaking 4
Felting 5 Soft Furnishing 6 Painting 6
Mosaics 7 Games 7
Painting – all mediums
6
Silk Painting 6
Tai Chi 4
6 – 9
Dressmaking 4
Painting – all mediums
6
TIME TABLE Open Day & Family Fun Day
is on 11th April
Life StoriesEveryone has lived a unique life and everyone has a story to tell. Learn how to tell your life story, or the story of a loved one, in an uncomplicated way using a series of worksheets, and with personal assistance.
$86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)
Thursday 9:30am - 11:45am
For further information about each class visit www.hca.org.auPage 4
HEALTH & LIFESTYLE SEWING & DRESSMAKING
DressmakingBeginners to Advanced. Learn the operation of a sewing machine and layout, cutting, construction and finishes of making garments.NOTE: Students are welcome to attend the 9th week with no tutor and pay a social fee of $7.
Monday 9:30am - 12:30pmTuesday (1st session) 9:00am - 12:00pmTuesday (2nd session) 12:30pm - 3:30pmWednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pmSaturday (1st session) 9.00am - 12.00pmSaturday (2nd session) 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Patchwork & QuiltingFor experienced patchworkers and quilters to share skills and ideas.
Monday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Patchwork & QuiltingLearn the use of colours and fabrics, how to contrast blocks, rotary cutting, piecing fabrics and completing quilts with batting, backing and quilting layers.
Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
$50 (9 weeks)$7 (casual)
$107 (8 weeks)$15 (casual)
$107 (8 weeks)$15 (casual)
Tai ChiBuild inner harmony, balance and flexibility as you learn Tai Chi.
Tuesday NEW! 12:15pm - 1:15pmWednesday 12:15pm - 1:15pm
$86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)
New Yoga information to come.
Yoga $86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)
Talking PointsA friendly discussion group sharing ideas on various topics, current affairs, history, travel & health.
$50 (9 weeks)$7 (casual)
Tuesday 9:30am - 11:45am
Qigong (Sheng Zhen Gong)Strengthen your physical body while balancing emotions and reducing stress. Improves blood circulation & boosts the immune system.
$86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)
Monday 9:30am - 10:30am
Phone: 02 9639 7918 | Email: [email protected] Page 5
Knitting for CharityA social group for people who like knitting. Each term we knit or crochet for a hospital or charity.
$20 (9 weeks)
Wednesday 9:30am - 11:45am
Embroidery
Learn all mediums of embroidery including fine needlework, stumpwork, ribbon embroidery and candlewicking or join other people who enjoy the art of embroidery.
Thursday 12:15pm - 2:15pm
CrochetLearn how to crochet a patterned scarf or blanket. Experienced crocheters welcome - BYO project or make a scarf with us.
Friday 9:30am - 11:45am
$67 (9 weeks)$9 (casual)
$86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)
Knitting for CharityKnitting for Angel Babies, Red Cross, Wires and local hospitals.
$20/year
FIRST Saturday of month 10:00am - 2:00pm
Charity Knitting Group - knit and crochet for Westmead Hospital.
THIRD Saturday of month 10:00am - 2:00pm
EMBROIDERY, LACE MAKING, KNITTING , CROCHET & FELTING
Bobbin Lace MakingFor experienced lace makers who enjoy the art of braiding and twisting lengths of thread wound onto bobbins.
Wednesday 9:30am - 11:45am
Embroidery & Fine NeedleworkA social group for people with a high level of embroidery skills who work independently to meet other likeminded people.
Tuesday 9:30am - 11:45am
Candlewicking & Embroidery
Felting NEW!
Share skills with others who also enjoy Embroidery, Candlewicking and Wool Embroidery.
In this class you will learn felt making with techniques that include using resists, creating 3D objects, joining, blending colours and creating ropes.
Wednesday 9:30am - 11:45am
Tuesday 12:15pm - 2:15pm
$50 (9 weeks)$7 (casual)
$50 (9 weeks)$7 (casual)
$50 (9 weeks)$7 (casual)
$50 (9 weeks)$7 (casual)
SOCIAL GROUP TUTORED CLASS
Sorry this class is full but the one above is not!
For further information about each class visit www.hca.org.auPage 6
PAINTING
Painting
Beginners to Advanced. Work with your choice of acrylics, oils, pastels or water colour pencils to learn the art of painting.
Monday 9:30am - 12:30pm *Monday class is 3 hours.
$120 (9 weeks) or $15 (casual)Tuesday 9:30am - 11:45am(Oil, Acrylic, W’colour)
Wednesday 9:30am - 11:45am(All Mediums) 12:15pm - 2:15pm
Wednesday Evening 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11:45am
Thursday 12:15pm - 2:15pm
CAKE DECORATING
Cake DecoratingCake Decorating classes offer multi-level classes to cater for beginners through to those with cake decorating experience.
Wednesday 9:30am - 11:45amA structured lesson with time to work on your current project.
Wednesday 12:15pm - 2:15pmIndependent cake decorating with guidance from the tutor.
HOME FURNISHING
Soft Furnishing & UpholsteryLearn the skills needed to cover lampshades, cushions, sofas, blinds or any items around the home.
Wednesday (1st session) 9:30am - 11:45amWednesday (2nd session) 12:15pm - 2:15pm
$86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)
$86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)
$86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)Silk Painting
& DyeingLearn the century old art of dyeing or painting on silk to design scarves and other items to use or to wear.
Wednesday 12:15pm - 2:15pm
$86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)
Phone: 02 9639 7918 | Email: [email protected] Page 7
SOCIAL GROUP TUTORED CLASS
MosaicsLearn the art of assembling pieces of coloured glass, beads, tiles or pebbles to create beautiful images, pots or boxes.
Wednesday 12:15pm - 2:15pm
StitchesSocial MorningMeet new friends and learn new crafts with other likeminded people.
Thursday 9:30am - 11.45am
ARTS & CRAFTS
Paper QuillingThe art of paper filigree. Learn a modern version of the art of rolling and shaping narrow strips of coloured paper to make cards and pictures. Social (with support).
Thursday 9:30am - 11:45am
$60 (8 weeks)$9 (casual)
$50 (9 weeks)$7 (casual)
$86.50 (9 weeks)$11 (casual)
SOCIAL & GAMES
MahjongMahjong is a game of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a degree of chance. We play Mahjong with rules by Max Robertson.Tuesday 12:15pm - 2:15pmWednesday 12:15pm - 2:15pm
$50 (9 weeks)$7 (casual)
GamesJoin our social games group to play or learn Chess, Dominos, Drafts and Scrabble, everyone welcome.
NEW DAY Thursday 12:15pm - 2:15pm
$50 (9 weeks)$7 (casual)
Friday 9:30am - 11:45am
NEW! English Conversation ClassesPractice reading, comprehension and conversations in English with our teacher.
$10 (9 weeks)
IkebanaJapanese Flower Arranging
Learn how to create stunning floral works in the Japanese tradition. This class will introduce you to the philosophies and design concepts which are the basis of this art. A Kenzan is required for this class and can be purchased through the office for $12.
Thursday 12:15pm - 2:15pm
$60 (8 weeks)$9 (casual)
Open Day & Family Fun Day
is on 11th April
Focus on History Bus Group
Join us as we explore historical sights in Sydney and surrounding areas including churches, gardens, homes. Full program available at Learning in the Hills.
Tuesday Varying times
$160 (8 weeks)$20 (casual)
Plus entry fees and lunch where applicable.
To enquire about courses or to suggest a course idea, please phone or email Learning in the Hills or Hills Community Aid.
9:30am - 12:30pm Tuesday to Thursday (during term)
[email protected] 9639 7918
Learning in the Hills
[email protected]: 02 9686 310002 9639 8620
Hills Community Aid
9:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday
FOCUS ON HISTORY BUS GROUP
Term 1, Tuesdays from 7 February to 28 March. $160 (8 weeks) $20 (casual)
Plus entry fees and lunch where applicable. Join us as we explore historical sights in Sydney and surrounding areas including churches, suburbs, gardens, homes and historical sights.
The bus will leave from the Balcombe Heights Estate car park, spaces are limited so book in early
BOOK AND PLANT SALE AT LEARNING IN THE HILLS
Saturday 4 February 10am - 2pm
Looking for a new book? We have novels, reference books and magazine, craft and art books all looking for a new reader, whilst you are here find out whats new at Learning in the Hills for 2017.
Hills Daily Grind will be serving coffee until 12pm.
Balcombe Heights Estate, 92 Seven Hills Road Baulkham Hills (Turner Building 4 & 5) 9639 7918
SENIORS FESTIVAL
For further information or to book a space in a workshop please ring Learning in the Hills on 9639 7918.
4th – 12th March
Two great ways to celebrate Seniors Festival with Hills Community Aid.
Seniors Rock on the Thursday 9 March for further details please ring 9639 8620.
Learning in the Hills is celebrating Seniors Week - any new student can try a class from Monday 6 March to Friday 10 March for only $2, great opportunity to try something new or that class you have always wanted to do - Yoga, Tai Chi, Dressmaking, Cake Decorating, Social Craft, Painting or Crochet. Places are limited, booking essential 9639 7918.