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The Insider's Guide to the Baroque Underworld: Vice and Destitution in Rome

This lecture will reveal the insolent dark side of Baroque Rome, its slums, taverns, places of perdition. An ‘upside down Rome’, tormented by vice, destitution, all sorts of excesses that underlie an amazing artistic production, all of which left their mark of paradoxes and inventions destined to subvert the established order. This lecture presents this neglected aspect of artistic creation at the time of Caravaggio and Claude Lorrain’s Roman period, unveiling the clandestine face... [More]

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ADVANCED- DNA and genealogy

After last year’s sold out DNA seminar we have been inundated with requests for a more advanced course. So you’ve done a DNA test and want to know more! In this intensive session, Mike will expand your DNA toolkit and demonstrate how to get the most out of the analytical tool  available on ancestry DNA. Also how to download your raw DNA data and upload to other sites and which sites to choose. Plus you will learn how to use tools available such as chromosome browsers, clustering... [More]

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Politics, art and madness in Putin’s Russia

Russian artists have often deployed ostensibly ‘mad’ tactics to provoke public response, and provide commentary on social and political affairs. In turn, Russian authorities have turned to the label of madness to discredit, marginalise and institutionalise artists who dared to engage in such activities. In this fascinating public talk Dr Iva Glisic will explore historical and contemporary examples of the interplay between politics, art and madness in Russia, providing insight into... [More]

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Introduction to Portraiture

Many drawers are happy with drawing still life but have difficulty with, or are afraid of drawing portraits. In this session you’ll work through techniques and exercises to learn how standard proportions fit with faces that you wish to draw. You’ll receive tips on improving your work and how to relax with the process. Some realistic drawing experience is needed for this workshop. Learn from Karen Frankel, an experienced artist and teacher. OUTLINE • Basic ‘front on’ face... [More]

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Conversational French - Complete Beginners

In partnership with Alliance Française de Perth we are launching our first conversational French class for complete beginners. Learn the basics of the French language through conversation and oral activities! Focusing on concrete situations and communication skills, this class will help you learn how to introduce yourself, give and ask for personal details. You will then discover how to find your way and how to travel in a French town or city. Shopping comes next! Learn how to do... [More]

Investing with Impact – Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

The recent spike in market volatility has highlighted the risk of complacency. Markets have entered a period of elevated volatility relative to levels observed in prior years and it’s important to keep up to date with the latest research and market insights. The BPF Group at Morgan Stanley would like to invite you to a presentation from Nathan Lim, Morgan Stanley’s Head of Wealth Management Research. Nathan distils the output of Morgan Stanley’s award-winning global research team... [More]

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Public Speaking with Confidence and Credibility

Although the benefits of being an engaging and confident speaker are endless, research indicates that public speaking is something most people fear more than death! During this highly interactive workshop led by Shona Rowan, you will learn a range of tools and techniques to maximise your personal impact, eliminate nerves, increase your confidence and improve your overall success in business meetings, sale pitches and formal presentations. Shona is a trained psychologist, peak... [More]

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Read with speed

Double your reading speed and improve your comprehension. Learn how to quickly process the large amount of written information we all deal with daily in our business activities or academic studies. You will be provided with the skills to increase your reading speed significantly as well as improve your comprehension and memory. Students completing this course learn how the reading process works and understand how our brains process, store and retrieve information. They learn new... [More]

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Grammar Therapy

Language helps us think, communicate, and maintain our social relationships, but grammar holds it all together. Grammar Therapy is an enjoyable introduction to English grammar for those who never learned grammar in school. And for those who did, it’s time for an update. You’ll see how the parts of English fit together, you’ll learn to examine language like a linguist, and you’ll understand how language really works. Best of all, you’ll be equipped with tools to answer all manner of... [More]

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Practical photography (beginners)

Image by Dale Neill Discover how much of a difference a little instruction makes! Whether you are a new photographer or someone wanting to learn more about the basics of of digital photography, this is an ideal course for you. Digital cameras have lots of controls and features that are not used to full effect. Gain the confidence to operate your camera and its features to produce better photographs of people, places or things. This course is for anyone with an interest in digital... [More]

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