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Welcome to our What's on Classes and courses calendar, showcasing art classes, courses and workshops taking place in the Northern Rivers region.
You can search the calendar by date, local government area and/or by interest. Once you have made your selection, press the Search button. If you don't make a selection, all upcoming education listings will display, in alphabetical order.
You can also add your own art class, course or workshop to this list, if it meets our criteria, as described on the Add Classes and courses listing page.
Live Sound Production [Certificate III in Technical Production]
The 14 week part-time, VET accredited Certificate III in Technical Production course provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of live sound engineering and production, designed to provide essential technical production skills for anyone aspiring to an introductory role in music, theatre and corporate sound production, including live sound assistant and assistant sound mixer regardless of their previous audio experience.
Where
SAE Institute, Byron Bay
When
Every Monday and Wednesday from Monday January 23
Time
6.30pm to 9pm
Cost
$1,980
Tuesday Painting Workshops
An invitation to join tutor Bernadette Curtin and a group of painters who meet every Tuesday to explore the opportunities and adventure of painting. The workshops offer support and guidance to discover/develop your chosen subject and style at your level of experience, whether you are a newcomer or more experienced artist. Techniques covered include mixing colours, layering paint, designing a composition and building your own research base.
Where
Still at the Centre, 3 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay Industrial Estate
When
Every Tuesday
Time
10am to 1pm
Cost
$40 per session
Bookings
02 6685 5808
Bernadette Curtin, Sea Anemone Balancing Act
Children's Drawing/Painting Classes
Kingscliff Arts has been running children's art classes at full capacity since 2008 with several students placing in local art prizes and high school art extension programs. We currently have vacancies in our Wednesday class. This class teaches children aged 10 to 15 the fundamentals required to take their drawings and paintings to the next level.
Where
Kingscliff Arts, Kingscliff
When
Wednesday
Time
4.15pm to 5.30pm
Cost
$14 per class (paid by the term)
Bookings
Gillian 0411 317 606
Teen Manga/Anime Classes
Do you have a child with a passion for Japanese Manga? Join our weekly Manga class with renowned illustration/Manga artist David Lovegrove. This term sees us create and develop our own characters on a poster as well as designing and painting our own manga canvas shoes.
Where
Kingscliff Arts, Kingscliff
When
Every Thursday
Time
4.45pm to 6.15pm
Cost
$14 per class
Bookings
Gillian 0411 317 606
Student work from our weekly Manga classes
Web Design and Development [Diploma of Interactive Digital Media]
SAE Institute Byron Bay introduces a new accredited course in Web Design and Development - the Diploma of Interactive Digital Media - with a creative community scholarship opportunity for residents of the Northern Rivers*. To find out more about the Diploma course visit us at www.byronbay.sae.edu or call 1800 SAE EDU and register for our Information Evening on Wednesday, April 4 at 7pm. (*Terms and Conditions apply).
Where
SAE Institute, Byron Bay
When
12 months full time from Monday April 23
Cost
Austudy, VET and FEE HELP approved
Blissta Performer
4 week induction course for 2012 to become a Blissta performer in the lead up to their 10th Anniversary year in 2013! From Beginners to Advanced skills, numbers are limited and bookings essential. There is also an option to continue the Samba Blisstas course after the induction. Can't make the dates below? You can still try a drop in session any week, bookings are essential what ever you choose! Jump into our utube library of History, and search The Samba-Blisstas.
Where
Bangalow Showground, Bangalow
When
Every Tuesday from Tuesday May 1 until Tuesday May 22
Time
6pm to 8pm
Cost
$180
Bookings
0417 969 743
Where
Kingscliff Bowling Club, Kingscliff
When
Every Wednesday from Wednesday May 2 until Wednesday May 23
Time
6pm to 8pm
Cost
$180
Bookings
0417 969 743
Where
Ballina Masonic Hall, Ballina
When
Every Thursday from Thursday May 3 until Thursday May 24
Time
6pm to 8pm
Cost
$180
Bookings
0417 969 743
Samba Blisstas
Imagination Workshop with Donna Sharam
Most traditional art workshops teach you to create art from what you see. However Donna will teach you to create art that comes from the imagination rather than from vision. To paint what is in the mind rather than what is in the eye. Join Donna in her home studio with all of your art materials provided, enjoy morning tea and lunch and most importantly get to spend a whole day painting and talking to Donna about art, life and imagination.
Where
Donna Sharam's Art Studio, Clunes
When
Monthly, contact donna for more info
Time
9.30am to 4am
Cost
$150 (Cost includes everything - canvas, all art materials, morning tea and lunch)
Bookings
Watercolour Workshop
Join Karena Wynn-Moylan for a watercolour workshop inspired by her exhibition at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery, entitled 'Produce-d'. Beginners welcome. Suitable for participants aged 15 years +.
Where
Northern Rivers Community Gallery, Ballina
When
Sunday 20 May from Sunday May 20 until Sunday May 20
Time
9.30am to 2pm
Cost
$65pp (includes materials)
Bookings
02 6681 6167
Karena Wynn-Moylan, Jumping Red Ant Roses
Draw your cake and eat it too!
Join artist Katka Adams for a hands-on pastel drawing workshop followed by afternoon tea. Suitable for participants aged 15 years +.
Where
Northern Rivers Community Gallery, Ballina
When
Sunday 27 May from Sunday May 27 until Sunday May 27
Time
10am to 1pm
Cost
$60pp (includes materials)
Bookings
02 6681 6167
Info
02 6681 6167
Katka Adams Heart Tarts 2011
Children's art classes
Delstrong children's art classes promote individual creative growth and expression through the joy of art. Your child will discover their own creative potential through the development of their artistic skills in a fun learning environment. Classes are conducted by Del Strong, multi-award winning author and teacher.
Where
delstrongart, Alstonville
When
Monday
Time
5.30pm to 6pm
Cost
$17 per class (Paid by the term)
Bookings
Del 0401 447 717
Where
delstrongart, Alstonville
When
Friday
Time
4pm to 6pm
Cost
$20 per class (Paid by the term)
Bookings
Del 0401 447 717
Where
delstrongart, Alstonville
When
Saturday
Time
10am to 12pm
Cost
$19 per class (Paid by the term)
Bookings
Del 0401 447 717
Beginners Watercolour
This is a class for beginners to explore watercolour painting. Learn quickly how to paint with this challenging media. Classes incorporate the use of different techniques which include washes, mingling colour wet-in wet, fading out, lifting out colour and much, much more. You will apply these skills to a variety of subject matter. Comprehensive take home lesson notes are included. Classes are conducted by award-winning teacher/writer Del Strong.
Where
delstrongart, Alstonville
When
Wednesday
Time
2pm to 4pm
Cost
$155 for a 9 week block
Bookings
Del 0401 447 717
Beginners Drawing
Classes for beginners who would prefer a traditional approach to drawing. Starting with observational drawings of simple objects, you will be guided step-by-step and learn how to draw using the principals of tone, blended shading and more. It's not all serious! Explore fun drawing exercises that unlock the right side of the brain. Learn about form, perspective and negative space, using a variety of mediums.Classes conducted by award-winning teacher/writer Del Strong.
Where
delstrongart, Alstonville
When
Wednesday
Time
10am to 12pm
Cost
$155 for 9 week block
Bookings
Del 0401447717
Running Your Own Creative Business
A one day intensive course presented by the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS). Running Your Own Creative Business is one of AFTRS most popular courses, focusing on the key areas that arts-based businesses most need including business planning, managing irregular income, tax and financing, contract and copyright basics and how to market the arts in a way that will bring in more clients and profits. Presented by writer/director Monica Davidson.
Where
Kingscliff TAFE, Kingscliff
When
Once only from Thursday May 24
Cost
$95
Bookings
1300 065 281
Where
Lismore TAFE, Lismore
When
Once only from Friday May 25
Cost
$95
Bookings
1300 065 281
Now and Then Photography Project
Come and create a photographic window into the past. In this workshop we will teach participants how to re-photograph an old photo in the spot where it was originally taken and write a short story about the people and events captured.
Where
Lismore City Library, Lismore
When
Once only from Saturday May 12 until Saturday May 12
Time
9.30am to 4.30pm
Cost
Free
Bookings
Where
Bangalow Heritage House Museum , Bangalow
When
Once only from Saturday May 19 until Saturday May 19
Time
9.30am to 4.30pm
Cost
Free
Bookings
Film and Television Director's Course
For those interested in either stage or screen, this course develops skills and confidence for leading a creative team, motivating a company of performers, and inspiring audiences. The course covers the director's role and responsibilities, principles of effective storytelling and characterisation and working with others designers, writers, choreographers, composers. Planning, communication and production skills are also developed.
Where
Film & Television School, Byron Bay
When
Three evenings per week from Monday October 1 until Saturday December 1
Cost
$1,500
Plant Dyeing Textile Workshop
Discover the amazing colours attainable from local plants and trees. Learn to dye fabrics with a variety of plant material and a minimum of chemicals and to create intricate designs with simple shibori techniques. Enjoy the feel around the communal dye pots while we create and share experiences with different plant material and fabrics. We will create a small colour reference book and lots of experimentation and samples.
Where
36 Mullumbimby st, Brunswick Heads
When
Weekend only from Saturday June 23 until Sunday June 24
Time
10am to 3.30pm
Cost
$250
Bookings
Building your Business Online
Building your Business Online is a transformative small business program of three one-day workshops that will help you identify your vision, build stronger and new customer relationships, develop a social media strategy and integrate real solutions establishing a thriving online presence for your business. Do the full series or pick the workshops that suit you best. Register now for local specials, limited time only.
Where
Lismore Community College , Lismore
When
Once only from Tuesday May 22 until Thursday May 24
Cost
Varies
Where
Ace Community College, Tweed Heads
When
Once only from Wednesday June 13 until Friday June 15
Cost
Varies
Babareki Business Breakfast, The Internet Marketing Activator
Dan Rippon will be sharing some of his knowledge with us this Thursday at the Babareki Business Breakfast. Dan has been a IT professional since 2000, he helps entrepreneurs and small business owners rescue their endangered websites and increase revenue through more effective internet marketing. During the meeting Dan will discuss advanced Facebook techniques and share what he has learnt about Pinterest
Where
Uki Cafe, Uki
When
Once only from Thursday May 17 until Thursday May 17
Time
8.30am
Cost
TBA
Bookings
02 6679 7316
