Parramatta Community College: Your Gateway to Short Courses, Skills Training, & Nationally Recognized Qualifications in Western Sydney. Begin Your Journey Now! https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life 2025-02-22T19:25:42+11:00 Parramatta Community College Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/212-drawing-painting-all-levels Mark Hanley

<p>You will learn basic pencil drawing skills and learn the important technique of getting the right proportion and perspective.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/212-drawing-painting-all-levels" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>You will learn basic pencil drawing skills and learn the important technique of getting the right proportion and perspective.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/212-drawing-painting-all-levels" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/213-art-session-for-parents-and-children Mark Hanley

<p>When families are undergoing troubling times, an art jam session provides joy and laughter to lighten the load and create a moment of delight away from the chaos.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/213-art-session-for-parents-and-children" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>When families are undergoing troubling times, an art jam session provides joy and laughter to lighten the load and create a moment of delight away from the chaos.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/213-art-session-for-parents-and-children" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/214-acrylic-painting Mark Hanley

<p>Learn acrylic painting from an experienced artist!</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/214-acrylic-painting" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>Learn acrylic painting from an experienced artist!</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/214-acrylic-painting" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/216-crocheting-for-beginners Mark Hanley

<p>Crochet is one of the oldest crafts in the world, and it is still used today to create many different items and garments.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/216-crocheting-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>Crochet is one of the oldest crafts in the world, and it is still used today to create many different items and garments.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/105-art-and-craft/216-crocheting-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/106-needlework-and-dressmaking/217-dressmaking-for-absolute-beginners Mark Hanley

<p>Get those hands busy this season and start making clothes in the styles of your choice.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/106-needlework-and-dressmaking/217-dressmaking-for-absolute-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>Get those hands busy this season and start making clothes in the styles of your choice.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/106-needlework-and-dressmaking/217-dressmaking-for-absolute-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/107-cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/219-coffee-making-barista-skills Mark Hanley

<p>This course covers all basic espresso coffee making techniques. Designed to teach individuals the art of making the perfect espresso, cappuccino or latte.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/107-cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/219-coffee-making-barista-skills" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>This course covers all basic espresso coffee making techniques. Designed to teach individuals the art of making the perfect espresso, cappuccino or latte.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/107-cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/219-coffee-making-barista-skills" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/107-cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/222-cake-decorating Mark Hanley

<p>This is a beginners course. Learn how to cover special occasion cakes with fondant icing, and practice the art of moulded flowers, decorations and piping.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/107-cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/222-cake-decorating" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>This is a beginners course. Learn how to cover special occasion cakes with fondant icing, and practice the art of moulded flowers, decorations and piping.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/107-cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/222-cake-decorating" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/107-cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/223-japanese-calligraphy-for-beginners Mark Hanley

<p>Japanese have 3 different characters, Hiragana, katakana, and Kanji. We will practice how to write these characters.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/107-cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/223-japanese-calligraphy-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>Japanese have 3 different characters, Hiragana, katakana, and Kanji. We will practice how to write these characters.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/107-cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/223-japanese-calligraphy-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/110-yoga-and-fitness/225-yoga Mark Hanley

<p>A gentle class, in the style of Hatha Yoga. Yoga has been practiced from ancient times in India. Suitable for beginners and continuing students.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/110-yoga-and-fitness/225-yoga" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>A gentle class, in the style of Hatha Yoga. Yoga has been practiced from ancient times in India. Suitable for beginners and continuing students.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/110-yoga-and-fitness/225-yoga" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/110-yoga-and-fitness/226-aquafitness Mark Hanley

<p>This is a course for all ages and all levels of fitness. Increase your fitness and feeling of well being in a very sociable atmosphere with Aerobic type movements.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/110-yoga-and-fitness/226-aquafitness" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>This is a course for all ages and all levels of fitness. Increase your fitness and feeling of well being in a very sociable atmosphere with Aerobic type movements.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/110-yoga-and-fitness/226-aquafitness" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/111-photography/228-digital-photography-for-beginners Mark Hanley

<p>Take good pictures with your digital camera. You will learn about composition as well as other useful tips to take that great shot.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/111-photography/228-digital-photography-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>Take good pictures with your digital camera. You will learn about composition as well as other useful tips to take that great shot.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/111-photography/228-digital-photography-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/114-communication-and-writing/115-writing/230-creative-writing-unlocking-your-story Mark Hanley

<p>This course is designed to introduce students to the craft of creative writing across a variety of forms and genres, including short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and scriptwriting.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/114-communication-and-writing/115-writing/230-creative-writing-unlocking-your-story" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>This course is designed to introduce students to the craft of creative writing across a variety of forms and genres, including short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and scriptwriting.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/114-communication-and-writing/115-writing/230-creative-writing-unlocking-your-story" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/116-life-skills/231-makeup-course-for-beginners Mark Hanley

<p>Learn the basic techniques and latest makeup tricks and how to apply it. This is a fun, interactive course in personal eye makeup application.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/116-life-skills/231-makeup-course-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>Learn the basic techniques and latest makeup tricks and how to apply it. This is a fun, interactive course in personal eye makeup application.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/116-life-skills/231-makeup-course-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/116-life-skills/232-hair-styling-course Mark Hanley

<p>In this course we will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know about straightening and curling hair using Flat Iron or Tongs, so that you can create incredible hairstyle either straight or curly.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/116-life-skills/232-hair-styling-course" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>In this course we will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know about straightening and curling hair using Flat Iron or Tongs, so that you can create incredible hairstyle either straight or curly.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/116-life-skills/232-hair-styling-course" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/116-life-skills/236-canva-for-beginners Mark Hanley

<p>This course is designed for absolute beginners looking to learn how to use Canva, a popular and free graphic design tool.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/116-life-skills/236-canva-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p>This course is designed for absolute beginners looking to learn how to use Canva, a popular and free graphic design tool.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/116-life-skills/236-canva-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>