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Learn How to Paint with Acrylics

You will be surprised how easy it is to learn basic brush techniques and paint stunning designs. Become a confident artist as you progress from basics to painting any subject of your choice, guided by a tutor with 26 years teaching experience. You will also learn how to enhance your designs with special effects by clever use of various painting mediums.

This course will provide you with the skills to confidently branch into other painting mediums in the future. Sessions are conducted in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Complete beginners and experienced artists are all welcome. If you have previously experimented with acrylics, expand your expertise and enjoy painting a range of subjects including scenes, buildings, flora and fauna or any other subject of your choice.

Enrol: https://www.tlkcc.com.au/course/FOLK

Content

Beginners will learn basic stroke work and correct loading of the brush using round and flat brush techniques, including comma, s-stroke, pivot-stroke, double-loading, fine liner-work, stippling, tinting, floating and using washes. These skills will be practised by completing a series of floral decorative designs. Students who have mastered the basics may select any subject or create any design of their choice and be guided by the tutor in how to achieve the best results for their project.

Topics that will be covered, including those for more advanced students:

Safety precautions when using paint products
Preparation of canvas, metal, wood and terra cotta for painting
Different brushes and the effects they can create
Basic principles of design and colour
How to achieve correct perspective
Use of shadows and highlights to create a three dimensional effect
Background treatments such as wood staining, marbling and sponging techniques
Using mediums for specific effects, including flow medium/extender, stroke and blending medium or crackle medium
Pen and wash technique

Outcomes/Benefits

On completion of your first term you will be confident in the use of acrylic paints and brushes and be able to paint a variety of decorative designs. On continuation of this course you will build on these practical skills and increase your knowledge of design and colour as you complete various projects that interest you.

What to Bring

Beginners
Paints – If a colour is not available in one brand you can exchange for a similar colour in the other.

Matisse Artists Acrylics Flow Formula:

Do not buy Matisse Structure paints
antique white, Venetian red, paynes grey, hookers green, burnt umber, yellow oxide.
Optional extras: cobalt teal, phthalocyanine blue, yellow mid (Azo), magenta (Quin Violet), carbon black.
OR

Jo Sonja’s Artists Colours:

warm white, Norwegian orange, paynes grey, teal green, brown earth, yellow oxide, jade green. Optional extras: pthalo blue, cadmium yellow mid, transparent magenta, carbon black.

Flow Medium or Extender
Brushes: synthetic round No. 0 or 1, round No 3, Script Liner No 00 or 000
white transfer paper
mid-grey chalk pencil e.g. othello
black cardboard for practise painting
palette: ice cream container lid, plate or tile
water jar

Other items can be added later as needed.
Students with intermediate or advanced skills
Any unfinished artworks you would like to complete, ideas, photos or drawings you would like to use for inspiration and any relevant materials and brushes you already have. If you would like to brush up on the basics please bring items listed for beginners.

Memoir Writing for Beginners

Want to write about your life but not sure how? This course will get you started.
Enjoy the company of other beginners as you’re guided through fun exercises that will spark your memory and kickstart creative ideas.
Writing instructor Adrienne Ferreira is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others. By facilitating informed conversations about the creative process, Adrienne’s strategies are designed to give new writers the tools to overcome self-doubt and keep writing. Any questions call Adrienne on 0403 820 808.

Telling True Stories- Creative Writing Course

This course will give you a reason to write!

You'll learn how to tell compelling stories drawn from life experience.
This 6-week course offers inspiration, tuition, and creative tips from a professional writer.
Along with readings and discussion, you'll also have the chance to workshop your writing in an encouraging atmosphere.

Make headway on several stories and gain the techniques and confidence to keep writing.
Be quick! Spaces limited. Any questions call Adrienne on 0403 820 808

Thank you Kieran, Lucy, Noah & Sarah for your generous donation!

The biggest thank you to this amazing family who donated 10 hampers worth of groceriesThe biggest thank you ever to this amazing family who donated 10 hampers worth of groceries and gift cards for people in need this Christmas!

Thank you, Kieran, Lucy, Noah & Sarah you have absolutely made Christmas for many families

and gift cards for people in need this Christmas!

Thank you, Kieran, Lucy, Noah & Sarah you have absolutely made Christmas for many families

Thank you Central Coast Floormaster Kincumber!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎼🎄🌟
Thanks to the amazingly generous donation from Karen, Scott and the team at Central Coast Floormaster Kincumber!!!
They have very generously donated $1000 to make Christmas Hampers for Coasties in need.

We have watched these guys do the most beautiful things for the community year in and out and wish them all the best for an amazing Christmas 🎄

Christmas Hampers

Yoga for the Recovery of Childhood Trauma

Yoga for the Recovery of Childhood Trauma
A Course Supporting Adults with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
This Course is an evidence based eight week course utilizing Kundalini Yoga for people who have experienced stress or trauma in their younger years.
Research shows that the body stores trauma in the muscle tissue and the brain. The effects of stored trauma can include nightmares, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, fear and compromised immune system.
Stored trauma can also lead to negative self defeating behavior patterns, substance abuse and addiction.
The classes are a combination of powerful physical and mental exercises, breath work and meditations that were specifically put together to target the areas of stored trauma and dis-regulation.
Tuesdays 7pm - 8.15pm
Starting October 27, 2020
$260 / Concession $220
Pre-registration is required
Limited Places
Payment Plans Available
SPECIAL PACKAGE
A TREATMENT PACKAGE SUPPORTING ADULTS WITH COMPLEX POST TRAUMATIC STRESS
We are now offering what I see as most beneficial on how to participate in the Yoga for Recovery Course.
Yoga and Psychotherapy
for the Recovery of Childhood Trauma
The effects of stored trauma can include nightmares, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, fear and compromised immune system. Stored trauma can also lead to negative self defeating behaviour patterns, substance abuse and addiction.
Therefore, yoga is a wonderful adjunct to relational psychotherapy where the unhelpful conditioned patterns of the past can be explored and new ways of being in the world and in relationships can be identified and practiced.
Psychotherapy by appointment, Erina. Payment plans available.
Limited places.
For more information contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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No prior yoga experience is necessary.
harjinder.com.au
0408 218 443
Harjinder is a professional trainer and yoga therapist in training and had specialised training for teaching yoga to people with PTSD and has been offering this course since 2014. She provides a warm, safe and nurturing environment for people to journey towards their recovery.
The course will run with a minimum of 8 participants.

Wayward Youth Theatre Program

This fun and unique program takes young people through the process of developing a theatrical play for performance.

Work together like a theatre company under a professional director.

Learn skills in acting, scriptwriting, stagecraft, performance & voice work. Make friends, build your confidence & enjoy drama games.

Have fun along the way with WAYWARD!

WHEN: Tuesdays 4.00pm to 6.00pm each term (Starts Oct 27th)

COST: $120 per term (10 classes) (Scholarships available and creative kids vouchers)

AGE: 14-20 Years

WHERE: Kincumber Neighbourhood center. 20-22 Kincumber street. KINCUMBER

CONTACT: 4363 1044 or EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

www.kincumbernc.com.au

Thank you Ray White Saratoga- Kincumber!

We are so excited to welcome
Ray White Saratoga - Kincumber

as New Sponsors of Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre!

A big thank you to Gabe Vass, Nicole Doerksen and the team for supporting our Centre and in turn our local community!

We look forward to working with the team in the future.

Also thank you to Nicole Doerksen who is volunteering with our KNC Youth Brekky Club.

These donations are critical to the running of KNC programs and we are so grateful for the support.

Thank you KNC Food Pantry Volunteers & Kincumber Boomerang Bags!

We want to say a massive thank you to our fantastic KNC Food Pantry Volunteers.

We could not run this program without them!

Also a big thank you to our Kincumber Boomerang Bags Group who have been working hard to make beautiful Boomerang Bags for the Food Program to help reduce plastic waste.

All of our fresh fruit and vegetables bags were in a Boomerang Bag this week and they will be reused every week.

KNC Food pantry is on every Wednesday at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre at 10.30am.

It is a $5.00 donation for two bags of groceries. I bag is pantry items and the other bag is fruit, vegetables and other items as available such as eggs and meat.

We are also giving away free Oz Harvest Hampers until they run out.

We always have plenty of bread as well.

All are welcome!

Ministerial Visit

It was an honor to have the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward and Adam Crouch MP- Member for Terrigal visit Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre today.

It was a great opportunity opportunity to show the work we are doing for the community and to show the improvements to our facilities, equipment and the expansion into the Yirang Building.

This was made possible from the Stronger Communities Fund.

Get FREE Help with your Tax Return

Do you need FREE help lodging your tax return or know someone who might need a hand?

If you earn around $60,000 or less and have simple tax affairs, The ATO has a trained Tax Help volunteer at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre.

Appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday from the 11th of August.

This is a free and confidential service.

Call KNC Reception on 4363 1044 to book your appointment.

To find out more, head to www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Lodging-your-tax-return/Tax-Help-program

National Sorry Day 2020

Observed annually on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.

National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation. While this date carries great significance for the Stolen Generations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it is also commemorated by Australians right around the country.

Exiting News... Thank You to Adam Crouch MP & the NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund!

We had a visit today from Adam Crouch MP – Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast!
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Manager Colette Baron and Chairperson Michael Hynes were presented with a check for $255,984 for Youth Programs from the NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund.
We are grateful and very excited to bring these programs to our Youth in the community!

Thank You Coast Shelter

A big shout out to Coast Shelter and the lovely Allison for delivering these much needed Food Donations for KNC Food Pantry today!
We also cannot thank The Rotary Club of Kincumber enough for supporting Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre through this difficult time of increasing demand due to Covid-19 and organising this delivery.

National Volunteer Week 2020

Happy National Volunteer Week! We're recognising the generous contribution of Kincumber Neighbourhood Centres amazing Volunteers past and present and everyone who selflessly Volunteers Australia wide.
We couldn’t do what we do without the fantastic work of our Volunteers!
Because of our Volunteers we are able to support the community with programs such as KNC Food Pantry, KNC Youth Brekky Club, KNC Playgroup, Boomerang Bags and Craft & Connect.
Due to Covid-19 alot of our Volunteers are self-isolating. We cannot wait until all of our Volunteers are safely back at KNC and putting the heart back into the community.

#nationalvolunteerweek2020 #thankyou #volunteeringcentralcoast #kncvolunteers

Thank You

We want to say a MASSIVE thank you to the following people for their generous donations of Food and other items for the KNC Food Pantry!

We handed out over 80 Food Packages to families last Wednesday and your donations helped us to do it 🙂
We really need these donations to feed people in need in our commUNITY

🌻 Dee from Organic Hair on Daleys Hair Salon and also some of Dee’s clients have kindly been dropping off groceries 💓

🌻 Tracy Ellis who donated $100 of groceries 💓

🌻 Linda Van who dropped off a beautiful hamper of Groceries

And thank you to all of the others who donated 💓

If you have Food or Pantry items to donate please call us on 4363 104 or you can donate through the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre website through the Purple Donate button.

http://www.kincumbernc.com.au/

Neighbourhood Centre Week 2020 Loneliness - the solution is community

In 2020, the theme for Neighbourhood Centre Week is ‘Loneliness: the solution is community’.

Recent research has found 1 in 4 Australians are lonely, and that the ‘loneliness epidemic’ has significant social, health and economic impacts.
Neighbourhood centres by their very nature help combat loneliness by providing a space for people to meet and form meaningful connections through participation in community programs and projects.
Whilst things are different at the moment with Covid-19 we have enjoyed staying connected with our community through our Social Media channels, through phone calls and emails
In honour of Neighbourhood Centre Week we would love for you to share how Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre has helped you or someone you know in the community to connect or helped in any way that has added to their happiness OR share what have you done or had done for you to reduce loneliness in the community.
Leave a comment, share a photo or tag Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre on Facebook!
Remember we are still here for our community.

Emergency Relief

At Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre we are here and working to support people in need in the community.

Appointments are conducted by phone due to Covid-19.
If you are experiencing financial hardship we can help you with your Electricity or Gas Bill by EAPA appointment.
We are providing Emergency Food Assistance Monday to Friday when food is available.
We have KNC Food Pantry & Second Bite every Wednesday at 10.30am.

For a $2 gold coin donation we can give you 2 bags of groceries.
Coles Food Voucher and Woolworths Petrol Voucher by appointment and assessment.
We have an Abundance Box on the front doorstep with Free Pantry items that is available 24/7.
Please feel free to take what you need or leave something you don’t need.
We can also help you with Referrals Monday to Friday.
If you are struggling please do not hesitate to call us on 4363 1044
Donations Needed. If are able to help we are gratefully accepting Donations through the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Website

https://www.kincumbernc.com.au/

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