Welcome to a skill-building session designed for beginners, refreshers, and those seeking to perfect basic crochet stitches. This instructive gathering will initiate with essential techniques of holding the yarn, then smoothly transition to forming the prime stitches essential for a traditional granny square. To make your learning experience even more enjoyable, all crochet materials are provided within the session, complemented by a complementary tea or coffee. Be part of this warm, supportive environment and immerse yourself in the intricate art of crochet.

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Elevate your crochet skills and complete a stunning and functional accessory by joining the "Crochet Along Class - Make a tote bag." Building upon your foundational knowledge, this workshop delves deeper into advanced techniques of making and constructing a modern crochet tote bag. With expert guidance from our instructor, participants will further hone their crochet abilities, expand their repertoire of stitches, and gain confidence in tackling more intricate projects. Additionally, participants have the exciting opportunity to choose a color theme for their bag from three options: brights/black, pastels/cream, or natural/beige. Don't miss out on the chance to perfect your crochet prowess and create a functional modern masterpiece.

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Learn the basics of Amigurumi by making a cute crochet octopus, perfect for those who have completed our beginners class.

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Corner to Corner Crochet (C2C) is a cool way to crochet a pattern or picture by working stitches diagonally with a graph.

This class includes: reading and working from a graph, increasing, decreasing, and changing colors.

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Elevate your crochet mastery by joining our intermediate-level workshop designed exclusively for those who have mastered the basics. Delve into the world of intricate granny square patterns and expand your repertoire with two captivating projects: the timeless Solid Granny Square and the enchanting Solid Granny Hexagon. This session promises to refine your skills and inspire your next handmade creations. Secure your spot and continue your crochet journey by embracing these classic, versatile designs.

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Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.

Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

As the Milky Way season draws to a close, with the Galactic Core becoming less visible by the end of October, it's your last chance to capture this stunning celestial phenomenon.

If you missed out on previous astrophotography sessions or want to hone your skills in a supportive environment, this meet-up is perfect for you.

Whether you're new to photographing the night sky, struggling with focusing on sharp stars, unsure about exposure settings, or simply have questions about night photography, this event is designed to address your individual needs.

Join us for an evening where you can practice and experiment with your night sky captures. You'll have the freedom to explore different techniques, get hands-on guidance, and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts.

Don't miss this opportunity to make the most of the remaining Milky Way season and improve your astrophotography skills!

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Native spring flowers will be abundant for easy walking in the Dharawal National Park, Darkes Forest. This is a wide dirtgravel road trail with some up-and-down grades. We will seek out wildflowers along the sides of the track, suitable for all types of cameras, including mobile phones. Try photographing macro or close-up or groups of flowers. We may encounter some lizards, insects and birds feeding on the flowers. The walk length is not set, but the pace will allow plenty of time to find and photograph flowers. We will return along the same route. You will need to be able to walk unaided along the uneven ground and have sufficient fitness to keep up with the group.

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Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

Experience a double spectacle! Capture both the setting sun and the rising full moon over the ocean, beautifully framed by the rock formations at Cathedral Rocks. We'll also delve into long exposure and black-and-white photography to give these daily events a distinctive touch against the seascape.A good grasp of manual settings will help you get the most out of this photography session.You will need to be comfortable walking unaided on uneven rocks and sand to attend this meet-up.

Note Due to the timing of this event, it will not be rescheduled if it is cancelled due to the weather.

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Kick-off Summer with a nature walk.

We will explore Mount Keira Summit Park along the Summit Walk track, a leisurely walk through the escarpment bush. We will stop at two lookouts with views over the city of Wollongong, including its northern suburbs, plus the industrial area and Lake Illawarra to the south. There will be an assortment of subjects to photograph native flowers, lichen and moss, maybe fungi, and the possibility of spotting a lyrebird. We will also attempt to create a sweeping horizontal panorama of the Illawarra coastline from one of the lookouts. This walk is easy but on uneven ground and several points with steps.

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Get into the Christmas spirit with festive-themed light painting and other effects. Using a suitable and safe location near Woonona Pool and Beach, we will experiment with burning steel wool, sparklers, torches, and coloured lights to create special effects using long-exposure camera settings. Perfect for decorating cards, emails and social media. Learn how to control the amount of light and choose the camera settings. Ideally you will have some knowledge of using your camera in manual mode to get the most out of this meet-up.

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Start your morning early by photographing the sunrise at Sandon Point headland. We'll watch the sunrise off at the iconic boat sheds to catch the first light as it accentuates the textures of the rocks and wood. Afterwards, we'll explore the rock platform, where you'll have plenty of chances to capture macroinvertebrates, birds, and seascapes, and for those who are keen, we will also try some ICM intentional camera movement on the breaking waves.

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