CityEast Community College

Make the most of your automatic digital camera in this course which uses practical exercises to help you create satisfying photos. Learn about composition, the control options available on most automatic cameras, and how to effectively use the display screen as an editing guide. Materials your digital camera and instruction manual for your camera (if you have it) Notebook & pen Please bring spare batteries or charger . [More]

Create a family heirloom as you make a beautifully crafted sampler quilt. Learn about colour and design, piecing, appliqué, drafting and how to assemble and finish your quilt. By the end of the course you will have a small finished quilt top and have learnt techniques for machine or hand quilting. Materials required for the first night 1 metre each of 100% cotton quilting fabric: 2 solid colours, 1 small print and 1 medium print. Purchase the best quality fabric you can afford. fine... [More]

A basic course in designing and making silver jewellery. Learn fundamental skills such as sawing, filing, soldering, polishing and saw piercing. Make a ring band, bracelets, earrings or pendants and, if time permits, another project of your own design. There are three suggested projects with a reasonable amount of freedom within the parameters of each exercise for you to come up with an original design. Material costs are not included. Materials Pen, note pad. $40 to cover material ... [More]

Learn fundamental jewellery skills such as wax carving, casting clean-up and final polishing, as you design and make your own silver jewellery. Projects will include a ring band and pendant or brooch. Create a wax model of your own design that will be sent to a commercial caster to be reproduced in sterling silver. A mould will be created for each piece allowing you to recreate your original designs multiple times whenever you desire. Participants will be encouraged to undertake fur... [More]

Learn about the processes involved when making a sculpture and experiment with a range of materials to produce a variety of sculptures. Discover the processes that sculptors use to take conceptual idea through to a finished objects as you gain skills working with carving, construction, wire manipulation, clay and mixed media. Course fee includes all materials. Materials pen and notepad 2 plastic bags large takeaway or ice cream container Clothing: please wear closed toe shoes and it... [More]

Learn the basics of modern singing technique through breathing and vocal exercises, group singing, solo singing and harmonies. Use your voice to its full capability by working on technical skills like breathing, pitching and harmonising. In this course your teacher will help you explore the physiological knowledge of your instrument and progress from basic music theory to a professional and confident presentation of your song. Course Covers: breathing, anchoring and control, tone an... [More]

Unlock your creativity as you learn an array of different drawing techniques and be shown a variety of mixed media. Combine your favourite methods to create ‘wall hung’ art peices. Modalities will include pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, collage and printmaking (lino-cut). Other media may be introduced with student interest. Materials materials list to be provided by end Dec. [More]

This course is designed to be both creative and fun. The first few weeks are spent learning basic hand building techniques in clay, including rolling coils and slabs and the use of molds. Design and decoration methods covered include use of texture, painting with under glaze colours, and glaze techniques. In the second half of the course you may choose from set projects, develop your own project, or try your hand at the pottery wheel. PLEASE NOTE: The course is suitable for beginner... [More]

This is an advanced choir made of previous participants which will continue on the work that has already been introduced. It is invisaged that this group will participate in public performances as opportunities arise. All new participants should enrol in the Community Choir course regardless of previous experience. Progression to the Advanced Choir is done in consultation with the Choir leaders. At this point all participants need to complete at least one term of Community Choir bef... [More]

Singing in a group is a joyous endeavour that bridges cultures and centuries. Take your vocal talent from shower to stage with this exiting community project which encompasses traditional and contemporary choral music including both ‘classical’ and ‘popular’ works. Supported by the City of Sydney Local Community Grants scheme, this project aims to create a community choir based in the Kings Cross area . Music will be chosen in consultation with participants, so if you want to join a... [More]