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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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Start to Podcast

Podcasting is really coming of age: with well over half a million podcasts now in existence and an ever-growing audience of podcast listeners who love to listen while driving, commuting or exercising, there’s never been a better time to consider starting your own podcast! If you have been pondering the podcast idea – even if you’re really not sure yet what you would podcast about, but have the inkling that it might be useful and fun – then come along to flesh out an idea and learn... [More]

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Creative Photography - learning how to see

There are numerous courses available that show people how to use a camera and that is a pre-requisite skill for all photographers. There are very few courses available that show people how to ‘see’ in the field and then realise their vision after the image is captured and yet, that is the most valuable skill a photographer needs to be creative and to develop their own unique style. Becoming ‘visually literate’, learning to see beyond what’s there and overcoming our visual biases... [More]

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Creative Photography - master image composition

Looking through your camera’s viewfinder and snapping what is in front of you is easy once you have mastered the technicalities of photography, but knowing how to effectively compose an image in the field is a skill that does not come naturally. The good news is that while photographic vision may not be an inherent ability, it is a skill that can be developed through studying visual principles and developing a visual vocabulary. Creative composition is one of the most important... [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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Mailing Lists/ Newsletters/ Mail Chimp

Mailing Lists/ Newsletters/ Mail Chimp Your small business, not-for-profit or community organisation probably needs an email list and a newsletter to really spread the word about the work you’re doing. This workshop will introduce you to using the Mailchimp platform (free for up to 2,000 subscribers) to create a mailing list database, learn the legalities of this and hear tips on how to encourage more people to sign up to your list. It will also cover the mechanics of sending email... [More]

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Grammar Therapy II

Grammar Matters! Grammar holds sentences together, but it also communicates who you are. With the skills found in this course, you will gain a more advanced understanding of the grammar of English, and use this knowledge to make your writing more clear. This course is directly focused on writing, and gives you facts about language, grammar, and usage. It will help you get up to speed on formal styles, avoid common mistakes, and build a set of tools that you can keep using when the... [More]

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