GENERAL INTEREST 2009
Understanding our "blurb"
COMPUTING Building your confidence
Fri 13 Feb/ 8 May/ 31 Jul/16 Oct 8 wks
means that this course will start (assuming we have received enough enrolments) on the following dates:
Term 1 Friday 13 Feb for 8 wks
Term 2 Friday 8 May
Term 3 Friday 31 July
Term 4 Friday 16 Oct
Please note the following as well
In most cases classes will be taught by the tutor named in the brochure/website on the dates stated. We make every effort to make our programme as accurate as possible at the time of printing. We do, however, reserve the right to make any changes that may be necessary.
Wed 18 Feb/13 May/19 Aug/14 Oct 7 - 9 pm
Fee: $10 1 session
Location Risingholme
A brief but comprehensive introduction to organising a volunteer programme or project. Course includes definition of Volunteering, Why involve Volunteers; Policy, Plan and Budget, Role Descriptions, Recruitment, Selection, Motivation, Training, Supervision, Recognition and the services of Volunteering Canterbury.
Tutor Ruth Gardner
INTRODUCTORY ORAL HISTORY
Sat & Sun 28 & 29 Mar
Sat 9.30 - 4.30 & Sun 9.30 - 1pm
Fee $45 1 wk
Location Riccarton
Or
Sat & Sun 23 & 24 May
Sat 9.30 - 4.30 & Sun 9.30 - 1pm
Location Risingholme
An introduction to oral history methodology. How to plan an oral history interview, choose recording equipment, achieve clear audio recordings, select informants, develop questioning techniques, process oral history and make available for use. Tutor will provide handouts of reading lists. Contact realstories@xtra.co.nz or 332 0421
Tutor Michelle Bradley
ORAL HISTORY -WOrk in progress
Sat 18 July 9.30 - 4.30 pm
Fee $35 1 wk
Location Risingholme
A course for anyone who has commenced or completed an oral history interview. Course content may include: getting the best out of your recording equipment, discussion on interview techniques, successes and challenges to date and how to abstract and complete the interview file. Contact realstories@xtra.co.nz or 332 0421
Tutor Michelle Bradley
FURTHER STEPS IN ORAL HISTORY
Sat 12 Sept/31Oct 9.30 - 4.30 pm
Fee $35 1 wk
Location Risingholme J
A course for anyone who has completed an oral history course and would like to sharpen their skills further. Content may include peer critique of interviewing and interview file. Sharing of styles, resources and learning. The day could also include content on digital skills for completion of oral history Content will cater to what digital equipment resources are available to group for the session. Bring lap tops, portable scanner and recording device if you have any of these - not a requirement though. Bring lunch. Contact realstories@xtra.co.nz or 332 0421
Tutor/Facilitator Michelle Bradley
INTRODUCTION TO URBAN PERMACULTURE
Mon 9 Feb 10 12 noon
Mon 12 Oct 7 - 9 pm
Fee $40 8 wks
Location Risingholme
Learn what you can do to live in a more sustainable way. Learn how to design your backyard so you can grow an abundance of food with a minimum of effort and much more
Tutor Nicole Bűhrs
SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Mon 4 May 7 9 pm
Fee $45 8wks
Location Riccarton
Are you ready for a different future? An energy saving, home food-growing, generally fitter and less wasteful lifestyle is fun, sociable and very relevant in today's harder times. Learn essential know-how and practice your skills, make new friends and also do your bit for the planet, in our Sustainable Living series. The local tutor team is backed by six years' experience nationally, with local government support and good reference notes, on our daily environmental impacts and how to make different choices. More info at: www.sustainableliving.org.nz
Tutor Rhys Taylor and guests
WRITING FOR FUN
Tues 10 Feb/5 May 7 - 9 pm
Fee $40 8 wks
Location Riccarton
Tutor David Tapp