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

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.

For the intermediate stitch class, you will learn the following stitches :
Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Treble Crochet, DC V Stitch, Lemon Peel Stitch, Bobble Stitch, as well as a fan border with a picot stitch. You will also learn to read a pattern and change yarn colours.

Required skill level: Know how to crochet a basic chain and a double crochet/treble/slip stitches. Minimum age for kids attending is 15 years old.

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Uncover the Magic of Crochet's Special Stitches! Elevate your crochet skills with our exciting Special Stitches Class! If you've mastered the basics, it's time to delve into the world of Puff, Cluster, and Popcorn stitches. Together, we'll craft a stunning Hooked on Sunshine pattern that showcases your new skills. Plus, enjoy complimentary basic materials and a refreshing round of non-alcoholic drinks to keep your creativity flowing. Don't miss out on this enchanting crochet journey, reserve your spot today!

This class is a great opportunity to learn to read patterns, which is an important skill to learn when creating pieces of crochet. As well as learning new stitches that are beautiful and intricate while still being a suitable pattern for beginners with some knowledge of crochet already.

You'll also be making a beautiful heirloom blanket that will be treasured for generations to come.

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Join the "Discover the Art of Crafting: Granny Square Crochet Bag Class - Part 1" to embark on a creative journey in crocheting while crafting a chic and functional accessory. In this dynamic workshop, participants will master the fundamental techniques of creating granny squares and assembling them into a stylish bag. With expert guidance from our instructors, attendees will not only develop essential crochet skills but also have the freedom to choose their color theme from four options: brights/black, pastels/cream, naturals/beige, or coastal/tan-sandy color. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore a new craft or an experienced crocheter seeking fresh inspiration, this class provides a supportive atmosphere to hone your skills and unleash your creativity. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the art of crochet and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

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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.

Unlock the Magic of your Night Sky images.
Do you need to process your astrophotography captured over winter? Unsure how to make your RAW look amazing. Join us for an in-depth ZOOM session where we'll explore different post-processing methods specifically tailored for astrophotography. Learn how to bring out stunning details in your starry captures and the Milky Way. See demonstrations of foreground blends, composites, stitching panoramas, stacking, noise reduction and contrast techniques.
This session will cater to users of Lightroom and Photoshop.
This session will be recorded.

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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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