To book go to http://www.ycc.net.au/ OR phone us on 9687 1560 OR come in and see us at
59 Francis Street Yarraville.

Pilates

Beginners: Wednesday 4 May 6.00pm-7.00pm 9 sessions

Intermediate 1: Wednesday 4 May 7.15pm-8.15pm 9 sessions

Intermediate 2: Monday 2 May 6.30–7.30 8 Sessions

Pilates is a physical class working on core strength, balance coordination and controlled movement. Using mat work, this popular exercise program helps ease back pain and strengthens abdominal muscles.  Please bring a towel to all classes. Casuals must phone the Centre to book a particular session.

Cost: Wed $98 / Con $88 Casual $14 Mon $88 Con $78

Guided Meditation @ 114 Blackwood St

Monday 2 May 7.00pm-8.00pm 8 sessions (no class 13 June)

Bring some peace into your life in this course of guided meditations. Each session in this course begins with physical relaxation, which is then followed by one guided meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. Casuals must phone the Centre to book a particular session.

Cost: $82 / Con $78 Casual $14

Declutter Your Way to a New Life

Saturday 7 May 10.00am-12.00pm 1 session

A course to eliminate clutter and simplify life, have more control over what you do with your time and enjoy an organised, peaceful and stress-free home. Whether you are a parent, business owner, a student or retired, this practical workshop will give you the strategies to organise your storage spaces and be confident in deciding what to keep and where to put it. Included will be fun tips, ideas, and product demonstrations. Bring along your individual issues and photos for discussion.

Debi Slinger has been working with groups for many years in a variety of sectors and believes that everyone has the ability to make changes in their lives. 

Cost: $27 / Con $24

Women’s Fresh Start Lifestyle Coaching Program

Monday 16 May 7.30-9.30 4 sessions

Feeling a little lost and directionless and would like to discover your passion? Not sure how to set goals that will excite and stretch you? Are you becoming overwhelmed by ‘stuff’ and find you’re procrastinating and would like to know how to be more organised? Then this fun and exciting course is for you! Well known presenter and Lifestyle Coach, Debi Slinger is now bringing her years of experience to work with local women. She will walk you through 4 sessions of group coaching in a supportive ‘women only’ environment. Come along with a friend or family member and change your outlook on life. Free show bag for everyone valued at $25 at the first session. Lifestyle Coaching is about seizing the power within you and using it to design your ideal life. Come along and enjoy the excitement of taking your life to the next level.

Please visit www.muddyfeet.typepad.com/lifestylecoaching for more information on the course.

Cost: $165 / Con $150

Not Just Strictly Ballroom!

Monday 2 May 7.30pm-9.30pm 10 sessions

A class for all levels and all ages! Participants are introduced to a range of music styles including Rock ’n’ Roll, Samba, Argentine Tango, Waltz, Tango and Quick Step.

Cost: $4 per session Venue: 48 Fehon St Yarraville

Tutors: Bill and Sandra Tepper Ph 9382 0037

Language Classes

Conversational Spanish @ 114 Blackwood St

Tuesday 3 May 7.00pm-9.00pm 8 sessions

Expand your vocabulary and improve your grammar in a relaxed and interesting class environment. Beginners level Spanish ideal. Small class sizes. Our Tutor, Neil, who learnt Spanish as an adult has lots of tips and tricks about the best way to learn a new language.

Cost: $160 / Con $152

Conversational French @ 114 Blackwood St

Beginners 1 Thursday 5 May 6.30pm-8.00pm 8 sessions

Beginners 2  Monday 2 May 6.30pm-8.00pm 8 sessions (No class 13 June)

Are you travelling to France for a holiday, or want to learn the French language? This course will teach you grammar, pronunciation and the language of practical every- day situations such as travel, ordering food and shopping. Fred an experienced teacher, is fluent in English and French, and knows the challenges of learning a new language. Beginner 1 suitable for beginners and Beginner 2 for  people with limited French vocabulary. Small class sizes.

Cost: $125 / Con $120

Adult Guitar @ 114 Blackwood St

Beginners: 6.30pm-7.30pm Wednesday 4 May 8 sessions

An introductory music course that encourages all people to enjoy basic playing skills and sample different styles of modern music, such as rock, pop, folk, blues and country. Students must have their own guitar. Bring a notebook and pen.

Intermediate: 7.30pm-8.30pm Wednesday 4 May 8 sessions

If you are ready to go beyond the basics, this course builds on beginner guitar skills and includes pathways to performing and advanced music study. Covers rock, pop, folk, blues and country. Students must have their own guitar.

Cost: $85 / Con $79 (small class size)

The Yarraville Soul Choir.

Monday 2 May 7.30pm-8.30pm 6 sessions

Like singing along to Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin? Join a funky Soul choir. No experience necessary. Learn how to groove with simple funky songs in a relaxed and fun environment.

Zerafina has worked as a singer, songwriter, dancer, performer, choreographer, choir conductor, arranger and journalist. She has coached some of Australia’s top singers, ARIA and Grammy award winners, in singing and performance.

Cost $76 Con $70

Autumn Italian Cooking Classes

Learn to make authentic homemade Italian dishes using fresh, seasonal produce. Learn essential skills and techniques that you can apply every day using authentic ingredients to create your own variety of delicious pastas. Keryn, who has honed her skills in authentic Italian cooking while living in Italy, will take you on this delightful Italian journey. Bring your family and friends along and have an entertaining and fun night.

Book for three sessions and receive a 10% discount (class cost only not ingredients)

Workshop 1 – Wednesday 11 May 2011 7.00pm-9.00pm

Traditional Italian risotto with mushrooms

Roast vegetable soup, made with butternut squash & sweet potatoes

Cost: $41 Con $36 Ingredients $26 per person

Workshop 2 - Wednesday 18 May 2011 7.00pm-9.00pm

Warm faro salad with roasted vegetables

Butternut Squash in Brown Butter

Cost: $41 Con $36 Ingredients $27 per person

Workshop 3 - Wednesday 25 May 2011 7.00pm-9.30pm

Vegetable quinoa pilaf

Gluten-free cinnamon and maple syrup made with quinoa

Session: 2 ½ hrs

Cost: $45 Con $41 per person Ingredients $25

You take home serving/meal portions for 2-3 people, plus printed recipes. Small class sizes. Bookings essential - join these fantastic cooking workshops today!

Sourdough Bread Workshop with Carey Priest

Saturday 21 May 2.00pm-5.00pm 1 session

Sourdough is a natural leaven that harnesses the power of wild yeasts and other microorganisms to create wholesome bread with delicious flavours. Sourdough is an easy, but experiential method that relies on the judgement of the baker more than precise recipes. The workshop will introduce to sourdough and learn everything you need to know to make delicious bread at home. Get to know your microorganisms, and then eat them! Topics covered include maintaining a sourdough culture, step-by-step sourdough breadmaking, troubleshooting, and recommended reading and sources.

Cost: $40 / Con $30, including samples, notes, and sourdough culture to get you started. (Bring a jar to the workshop)

Sewing Class – Making a Simple Garment from a Commercial Pattern

Wednesday 4 May 6.30 – 8.30 8 sessions

Learn new sewing skills and how to decipher and use a commercial pattern. You will produce a simple garment while learning and practicing sewing techniques such as applying a zipper; darts; hems; fitting and more. Instructions will be given on purchasing fabric and pattern at the beginning of the class.

Sewing machine and accessories essential. This class requires basic sewing skills and knowledge.

Cost $165 Con $150

Botanic Art and Watercolour

Wednesday 4 May or Thursday 5 May 7.00pm-9.00pm 8 sessions

Drawing and painting inspired by nature. You will be introduced to pen, ink, pencil & watercolour to explore technique and developing your own personal style. After sampling basic techniques, students are encouraged to work on completing a painting of a plant of their choice. For beginners and advanced.

Contact Stefan Gevers: m. 0431 828 402 h. 9391 6818 or email: info@bigbluedesign.com.au.

Cost: $245.00 (Early birds $215.00)

Compact Camera Basics
Tues 10 May OR Tues 28 June 6.30-9.30 pm 2 sessions
Due to popular requests, Mathew has developed a new workshop based around simple understandings, techniques and better practices for the common compact digital camera.

- Just got a new digital camera? Don’t know what the little flower means? Why are my photos always dark? How do I make the flash stay on? How do I email my photos properly?

Our new Camera Basics Workshop covers all the essentials you need to know to get the most out of your digital camera and start taking better photos.

Price: $60 Contact www.matthewkovacs.com

Introduction to Alternative Photography

Tues 24 May 6.30–9.30 pm

After successful trial in Term 1, I am offering this workshop again in Term 2.

- Demystify the belief that 'great gear makes great photographs' and learn how to make your own cameras and prints at home from everyday items. Participants will build their own camera, create their own prints, and be inspired by Alternative Photography techniques that they can explore on future photographic endeavours.

Cost: $60  Contact www.matthewkovacs.com  

The Aeroplane Park Youth Program

If you know of anyone aged 16-19 not in school, or aged 20-24 interested in learning new skills please tell them about this program! They could: learn to play the guitar; learn to shoot & edit video; learn to shoot hoops; gain a qualification (21773VIC Certificate 2 in General Education for Adults).

You may receive youth allowance while completing our program.