Basic Stitches for Beginners
Saturday 02 May
Corrimal - 10am - 3 Hours
Clair Coles
Dive into the world of crochet with our Basic Stitches for Beginners class. Perfect for crochet newbies, those revisiting their hooks after a hiatus, or anyone seeking more guidance on fundamental stitches. From mastering holding the yarn to creating picture perfect stitches, we have got you covered. No need to worry about materials - everything you need is included. Join us for a creative journey into the basics.
Building Depth in Your Landscapes
Sunday 03 May
Bundeena - 2pm - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
Discover how to create depth and dimension in your landscape photography by combining strong foregrounds, mid-ground elements and distant horizons. In this hands-on session, we'll explore natural leading lines, viewpoints and techniques such as focus stacking to enhance clarity and visual flow. This class will be held in the Royal National Park and includes a bush walk to The Balconies lookout, where sweeping views provide the perfect setting for layered compositions.
Granny Square Class
Saturday 09 May
Corrimal - 10am - 3 Hours
Clair Coles
This class is for those who wish to perfect the granny square. You will learn tips and tricks to improve your squares, ensure your square is seamless and even. You'll learn how to read a pattern, learn how to read a diagram pattern and how to change colours. This is suitable for those who already know how to do a chain and a double crochet., suitable for anyone who has done the beginner class or who has a small amount of crochet experience.
Getting Off Auto – Beginner and Intermediate Fundamentals _Flower Focus
Saturday 09 May
Bulli - 10am - 3 Hours
Sue Curtis
Join a relaxed small-group workshop at beautiful Grevillea Park and build confidence taking control of your camera settings. This beginner-friendly session will guide you through the fundamentals of shutter speed, aperture and ISO in a clear, practical way.
Our main focus will be photographing flowers, with attention to thoughtful composition, accurate focus and creative use of depth of field. You will learn how to isolate your subject, manage background distractions and make intentional choices rather than relying on Auto mode. We will also discuss how different lenses behave and simple ways to care for your equipment.
With plenty of hands-on practice and individual guidance throughout the session, this class is ideal for anyone ready to move beyond Auto and create more purposeful, well-crafted images.
Please note: Grevillea Park has a $7 entry fee, payable at the gate by cash or card.
Willow Square Crochet Class
Saturday 16 May
Corrimal - 10am - 3 Hours
Clair Coles
In this class you'll learn how to make the beautiful willow granny square. You'll learn how to read a pattern, learn how to read a diagram pattern and learn how to change colours. This class is suitable for those who already know how to do a chain and a double crochet, suitable for anyone who has done the beginner class or who has a small amount of crochet experience.
Granny Square Class
Saturday 23 May
Corrimal - 10am - 3 Hours
Clair Coles
This class is for those who wish to perfect the granny square. You will learn tips and tricks to improve your squares, ensure your square is seamless and even. You'll learn how to read a pattern, learn how to read a diagram pattern and how to change colours. This is suitable for those who already know how to do a chain and a double crochet., suitable for anyone who has done the beginner class or who has a small amount of crochet experience.
First Light Seascapes Rock Formations and Water Movement
Saturday 30 May
North Kiama - 5:30am - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
Join us for an early morning seascape session at Bombo Quarry as we explore water movement, long exposures, rock formations, coastal textures, and strong seascape compositions. This dramatic location offers wonderful opportunities to photograph waves, patterns in the water, rugged volcanic rocks, and the changing mood of the coast in the first light of day. Please note that participants must be capable of negotiating uneven rocky surfaces, loose rocks, and steep stairs in the dark, unaided.
Puckeys Estate Reserve - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 30 May
Puckeys Estate Reserve
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.
Basic Stitches for Beginners
Saturday 30 May
Corrimal - 10am - 3 Hours
Clair Coles
Dive into the world of crochet with our Basic Stitches for Beginners class. Perfect for crochet newbies, those revisiting their hooks after a hiatus, or anyone seeking more guidance on fundamental stitches. From mastering holding the yarn to creating picture perfect stitches, we have got you covered. No need to worry about materials - everything you need is included. Join us for a creative journey into the basics.
A walk through the rainforest
Saturday 30 May
Jamberoo - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
Step into the rainforest for a mid-morning session focused on ferns, forest textures, and layered greens to patterns, shapes, and small-scale compositions. Please note there are some short steep sections. Most of the walk is on a raised boardwalk, but it is not suitable for anyone uncomfortable with a moving suspension bridge. There is an additional cost of $12 per car payable on arrival to the Rainforest centre.
Photographing Birds in Coastal Habitats
Sunday 07 June
Corrimal - 8am - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
Explore the diverse birdlife of Bellambi Lagoon with both beach and freshwater environments while learning how to set your camera up specifically for bird photography.
We'll work through autofocus modes and tracking settings, selecting appropriate shutter speeds for action, balancing aperture and ISO for sharpness and subject isolation, and preparing for quick-reaction shooting. The session will also include tips on anticipating behaviour and positioning for clean compositions.
Basic Stitches for Beginners
Saturday 13 June
Corrimal - 10am - 3 Hours
Clair Coles
Dive into the world of crochet with our Basic Stitches for Beginners class. Perfect for crochet newbies, those revisiting their hooks after a hiatus, or anyone seeking more guidance on fundamental stitches. From mastering holding the yarn to creating picture perfect stitches, we have got you covered. No need to worry about materials - everything you need is included. Join us for a creative journey into the basics.
