Art & Craft Groups Sometimes feel like getting in touch with your 'artistic self'? Had an urge to play with clay? Want to brush up on your painting skills? Keep yourself in stitches with the dressmaking group? Have a day on the tiles with a mosaics workshop? Polish up your furniture restoration techniques? There are many and varied courses for you to choose from  in our Art & Craft Groups   NEEDLECRAFT     Join like-minded "needlecraft fanatics" and get some of your unfinished projects completed. MONDAY 9.30am - 12pm semester 6 February - 25 June $40 per group per semester THURSDAY 9.30am - 12pm semester 9 February - 28 June Please note these classes are not held during school holidays.   CROCHET - Beginners & Advanced   Learn how to crochet, read patterns and create a range of crocheted items. For beginners and experienced crocheters who would like to meet with others. WEDNESDAY 10am - 12pm 8 weeks Term 1 10 weeks Term 2 8 February - 28 March 18 April - 27 June $72 $90   DRESSMAKING   Our course covers machine instructions, adapting suitable patterns to your personal measurements and step by step assistance to develop your skills and confidence in making garments that fit perfectly. Must bring your own sewing machine to class. THURSDAY 12.30pm - 3pm 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 9 February - 29 March 19 April - 28 June $112 $154   DRESSMAKING & DESIGN   This class is for beginners to advanced where you will learn from threading a basic sewing machine and simple pattern construction to creating your own garment designs through pattern alteration. Each student can work at their own pace while being creative. Instruction on VCE 'Product Design & Technology' and School-Assessed Task work will be available to those who need it. (Must bring your own sewing machine to class) WEDNESDAY 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7 weeks Term 1 10 weeks Term 2 15 February - 28 March 18 April - 27 June $98 $140   CALLIGRAPHY    Learn and/or improve the art of beautiful handwriting. Our Calligraphy classes are suitable for any level, beginners to advanced. TUESDAY 10am - 12pm 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 7 February - 27 Mardh 17 April - 26 June $72 $99   POTTERY FOR ADULTS     Opportunity for creative expression by making your own individual pottery and /or sculpture in a relaxed and friendly environment catering for beginners to advanced. Techniques on handbuilding & wheelwork are shown. Various clays available for purchase. Fee includes glazing. Work is fired to earthenware temperatures and charged by weight for each firing process. TUESDAY 7.30pm - 9.30pm 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 7 February - 27 March 17 April - 26 June $120 $165 THURSDAY 7.30pm - 9.30pm 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 9 February - 29 March 19 April - 28 June $120 $165 FRIDAY Advanced only 10am - 12pm 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 10 February - 30 March 20 April - 29 June $120 $165 FRIDAY 1pm - 3pm 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 10 February - 30 March 20 April - 29 June $120 $165   POTTERY FOR CHILDREN    For children 8 - 12 years. Parents to help clean up once a term after class. Fee includes clay, glazes and firing. MONDAY 4pm - 5.30pm 7 weeks Term 1 10 weeks Term 2 6 February - 26 March 16 April - 25 June $91 $130 TUESDAY 4pm - 5.30pm 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 7 February - 27 March 17 April - 26 June $104 $143 THURSDAY 4pm - 5.30pm 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 9 February - 29 March 19 April - 28 June $104 $143   PAINTING - WATER COLOURS &/OR PASTELS    Well known artist, Anita van Grootveld, will teach you how to use Watercolour and/or Pastels. Suitable for beginners or people with some experience. Experimentation with new techniques is encouraged. MONDAY 1pm - 3pm 7 weeks Term 1 10 weeks Term 2 6 February - 26 March 16 april - 25 June $84 $120   PAINTING - ALL MEDIUMS This class covers beginners in oils, learning to mix your colours, also covers pastels and general mixed media, including pen and ink work taught by well known artist, Anita van Grootveld. MONDAY 9.30am - 12pm 7 weeks Term 1 10 weeks Term 2 6 February - 26 March 16 april - 25 June $98 $140   PAINTING - WATER COLOURS & PASTELS    Well known artist, Ian Anderson, will teach you how to use Watercolours and/or Pastels. Suitable for beginners or people with some experience. TUESDAY 9.30am - 11.30am 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 7 February - 27 March 17 April - 26 June $88 $121 THURSDAY 9.30am - 11.30am 8 weeks Term 1 11 weeks Term 2 9 February - 29 March 19 April - 28 June $88 $121   BEADING AND JEWELLERY MAKING     Getting started in jewellery and beading projects. This course will introduce basic forms of fixing, threading, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, using pliers and wire. Projects can be individualised and the skills acquired will allow students to create their own designs. (Beginners only - a materials cost of $25 is payable to the tutor) TUESDAY 7pm - 9pm 6 weeks Term 1 6 weeks Term 2 21 February - 27 March 8 May - 19 June $90 $90 No class held on Tuesday 29 May