CityEast Community College

Enjoy the scenery of Centennial Park while learning how to ride horses in a safe and confident manner. This course covers how to handle, groom and ‘tack up’ a horse, correct riding position and how to control the horse while riding, and an introduction to horse psychology and anatomy. Materials Please wear closed toe shoes with flat heels and preferably no laces, jodhpurs, jeans or track pants and sun block. Horse, helmet and all tackle is supplied. PLEASE NOTE: Should you wish to r... [More]

Do you feel as though you are drowning under the weight of your possessions? Perhaps you can’t keep the house tidy because there is stuff everywhere? Can you find your phone, keys or wallet? Is paperwork a terrifying chore? This course will teach you how to tame the clutter monster, and to put in place systems to keep it at bay. This course will provide a supportive and inspiring atmosphere where you cab examine why we hold on to things, and then use that knowledge to let them go. W... [More]

Whether you are an experienced rider of a complete newcomer to horses, experience what it is to be a ‘Horse Whisperer’ as you learn to establish an understanding with horses. This course is hands on but no riding is involved. It will build your confidence around horses as you learn how read a horse’s body language and respond appropriately. Materials Please wear comfortable clothing. Learning Outcomes gained awareness of safety on the ground with a horse learned to be able to move a... [More]

For graduates of Horse Riding 1 or horse riders who are already confident at walk and rising trot, but not necessarily canter. This course offers an opportunity to hone your riding skills and gain experience in dressage and with trot poles. Participants are expected to prepare, tack and untack the horse. Materials Please wear closed toe shoes with flat heels and preferably no laces, jodhpurs, jeans or track pants and sun block. Horse, helmet and all tackle is supplied. Learning Outc... [More]

Learn how easy it is to make handmade soap in your home kitchen in this hands-on course. Know what you put on your skin and how to incorporate different oils, scents and other natural products to get the perfect soap for you. Several techniques for making soap are covered as you make liquid soap and four different soap cakes. Course fee includes all materials. Only premium, all-natural ingredients will be used including beeswax, shea and coconut butters and essential oils. Course fe... [More]

Michelle has designed a course where flower lovers can learn the art of beautiful flower arrangement. Students will have the opportunity to create a posy of short stemmed flowers, bowl arrangements, a box arrangement and other modern and traditional arrangements using fresh flowers. Allow $25 per night for flowers. Materials Secateurs (scissor-like instrument used to cut flowers) Newspaper, dustpan and brush Flowers are supplied at cost prices (allow $25 per night); Michelle brings ... [More]

The Tutor has designed a course that covers theories of design as well as their practical application. Learn about colour theory and basic colour schemes to enhance a room and create the desired mood. In a ‘hands-on’ program you will have lots of practical exercises as you move through room layout and furniture arrangements, co-ordinating fabrics, window treatments, lighting ideas and plans, storage, wall coverings and floor treatments. Materials Please bring a notepad and pen. Pen ... [More]

Learn how to identify and fix simple problems with your car before they become costly headaches. Gain the skills to perform basic servicing and minor repairs to your car in this hands-on course which covers: understanding the mechanics of cars, safety, building an essential tool kit, oil and filter change, engine tune-up, finding electrical faults, wheel and tyre care and much more Materials Pen and Note Pad . [More]

Learn to draw freehand sketches like architects do, simply and directly, using only pencil and paper. Sharpen and enhance your observational skills as you learn systematic line drawing, shading techniques and simple 2D and 3D perspective. Basic outline of course; handouts and examples; followed by systematic line drawing, shading techniques and simple 2D & 3D geometric shapes. Topics include: 2D projection and perspective; observational skills and proportion; exercises in drawing si... [More]

Get great looking hair at home as you learn about what products suit your hair type and how to use styling tools to create a range of looks. Topics include: learn about each hairdressing tool (different brushes, bobby pins/fringe pins, various clips, doughnuts, sausages and diffuser); what to look for when purchasing electrical equipment, how to use electrical equipment (blow dryers, hot brushes, curling irons and straightening irons). Perfect the best blow dry for you, whether it i... [More]