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LINCOLN EFFORD MEMORIAL LECTURE
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER, 7.30 – 9 PM
‘
A WELFARE STATE FIT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY’
Dr Susan St John, Senior Lecturer in Economics Business School, University of Auckland and a founding member of the Child Poverty Action Group
ARTS & CRAFTS
1 BASIC PAINTING TECHNIQUES – Lucille Vial
Starts 22 October, 10 am – 12 noon, 8 Wednesdays, $50
This is a practical course to help those wishing to learn more about painting and drawing. There are eight sessions where you begin to explore, become familiar with and extend yourself in the painting medium of your choice. Each session will cover a different subject. You must supply your own materials. Lucille has a diploma in Fine Arts and is a trained and experienced teacher.
2 OAMARU STONE SCULPTURE – Jacky Morren
Saturday 29 November and 6 December, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm, $50 + $5 to $20 for cost of limestone block
Learn to create a beautiful, 3D limestone sculpture in an environment that is fun, empowering and which encourages and stimulates free expression. Develop self confidence and learn new creative skills through stone sculpture. The course is suitable for beginners as well as for the more experienced. Some tools will be provided, but bring whatever you have at home such as chisels, a hammer, rasp and sandpaper. Jacky Morren, a passionate artist and qualified tutor with more than 10 years experience, has won awards for her teaching and art.
3 PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING – Frank Callear
Starts 17 October, 10 am - 12 noon, 8 Fridays, $70
Frank is a well known and established artist and tutor and is experienced in drawing and using various painting media. Models are provided and are included in the course fee. Participants are expected to provide their own materials. New artists are most welcome. Please enrol early as numbers are limited to 16 students.
4 WHAT IS ART MADE OF? – Pamela Gerrish Nunn
Starts 2 December, 10 am – 3 pm, 2 Tuesdays, $28
Two seminars that will be held partly at the WEA and partly looking at examples in the city art gallery and the Canterbury Museum. The different media discussed will include painting, water colour, prints, sculpture and ‘new materials’. Professor Gerrish Nunn has lectured in the School of Fine Arts at the University of Canterbury since 1989. She is widely published internationally.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
5 ISSUES OF THE DAY – various speakers
Starts 22 October, 1.30 – 2.30 pm, 8 Wednesdays, $25
22 Oct Does the news media shape and determine the winner of election campaigns? - Mike Yardley
29 Oct Research Studies – are they beneficial? – Dr Nigel Gilchrist
5 Nov Retirement Villages: some financial and legal considerations – Leo Steel
12 Nov The sectarian dispute in Iraq: Why and how? – Dr Mohammad al Jabawe
19 Nov International Human Rights - Dr Scott Walker
26 Nov To be advised
3 Dec Save Zimbabwe Campaign – Doug Pasea & Mandla Akhe Dube
10 Dec To be advised
HISTORY & CULTURAL STUDIES
6 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN IRISH POLITICS – Dr Philip Ferguson
Starts 3 November, 1 – 2 pm, 4 Mondays, $13
Ever since the Easter Rising of 1916, Irish politics have largely been shaped by ‘the national question’. In the north, politics revolvedaround the desire of Unionists to remain as part of the United Kingdom. In the south, the two major political parties were products of the civil war which followed the war for independence. In recent decades the shape of Irish politics has changed under the impact of international investment, EU membership, the armed conflict in the north and the more recent peace process and power-sharing. Recent years have also been marked by the rise of Sinn Fein, which now stands on the verge of being junior partner in government north and south. A former full-time Sinn Fein organiser, Philip Ferguson currently teaches at Canterbury University.
7 PROGRESSIVE CHRISTCHURCH & THE WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA) 1945 – 1975
Saturday 18 October, 1 – 4 pm, $10
A seminar about some of the people and the activities of the progressive movements in Christchurch 1945 – 1975. Particular attention will be paid to Lincoln Efford, Secretary of the Canterbury WEA 1948 – 1962. Speakers include Associate Professor Jim McAloon, Lincoln University who’ll present a discussion on the progressive milieu in Christchurch. Brent Efford will speak about his father Lincoln Efford and Dave Margetts, of the Historic Places Trust will comment on the WEA building at 59 Gloucester Street which was purchased by the WEA during this period. Part of the Beca Heritage Week programme.
8 THE ESSENE COMMUNION – Matt Morris
Saturday 1 November, 10 am – 3 pm, $16
A one-off session exploring the ancient Essene community in intimate detail, focussing on their daily, ritual, communal meal. Drawing on the Dead Sea Scrolls of 2,000 years ago and recent scholarship, this session will be of interest both for those who have a background in Essene studies, and for those wanting to expand their knowledge of ancient cultures.
HOME & GARDEN
9 PRACTICAL ORGANIC HOME GARDENING - Lily White
Starts 22 October, 3.30 – 5 pm, 6 Wednesdays, $32
This practical course will teach you about the basics of organic gardening including the following topics: soil life, compost, worms, Bokashi and liquid fertilisers; permaculture; pests and diseases; raised beds, square foot gardens; crop rotation, companion planting and intercropping; community gardening and community building. Come prepared to get your hands dirty! Lily White has been gardening organically for 30 years and has done formal training at Christchurch Polytechnic. For the past 12 years she has been running the ‘Kids Edible Gardening’ programme and is manager of the Opawa Community Garden. Her speciality topic is garden design.
10 SUSTAINABLE LIVING – Janet Jenkins & Lesley Pawley
Starts 23 October, 1 – 3 pm, 5 Thursdays, $38
Discover, discuss and practise ways to reduce your personal impact on the planet. You could save money on shopping, fuel and heating costs too. Meet others interested in living more sustainably. Topics will be selected by the group from the following areas: energy conservation in the home, household waste reduction and recycling, shopping decisions, gardening sustainably, conserving water and reducing carbon emissions from transport. Detailed notes are provided (or on CD).
Janet Jenkins has participated in a West Australian volunteer organisation offering waste minimisation outreach programmes; in Christchurch she has tutored Sustainable Living courses. Lesley Pawley completed the Sustainable Living Programme last year and is now enthusiastic to assist others to lead a more sustainable life.
LITERATURE
BOOK DISCUSSION SCHEME (FWEA)
If you enjoy discussing books you have read why not join an FWEA Book Discussion Group? Books and notes are provided for a feeof $50 (maximum of 11 titles over the year). One group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the WEA from 1– 2.30 pm. To join this group or to start or join a group in your own area, phone the Book Discussion Scheme on 365 6210, fax 365 6054, email: bds@bds.org.nz, or website: www.bds.org.nz
11 CREATIVE WRITING – BEGINNERS – Helen Hogan
Starts 13 October, 10 am – 12 noon, 8 Mondays, $50
Discover your talents and grow in confidence in a supportive group with other beginner writers. You may find your stories give pleasure to others! If your writing’s gone a bit stale, this group is a good way to freshen it up. Helen Hogan is a
writer and teacher who first developed her creative writing courses when teaching a special writing class for teachers at Christchurch Teachers’ College.
12 CREATIVE WRITING – FICTION – Helen Hogan
Starts 22 October, 10 am – 12 noon, 8 Wednesdays, $50
The Wednesday class offers you an opportunity to share your work with other enthusiasts. The emphasis is on developing skills in short story writing.
13 PLAY READING FOR FUN – Russell Haigh
Starts 23 October, 10 am – 12 noon, 5 Thursdays, $41
Russell has chosen a mix of plays, from the serious to the farcical,
with elements of mystery and lots of fun. Bring your reading glasses, some tissues and your imagination, and help bring some characters to life. Russell has been active in amateur theatre groups for more than twenty years, most recently with Canterbury Repertory and Top Dog Theatre. Course fee includes cost of script hire.
PLAY READING – D-I-Y Play Reading group meets Thursdays
10am – 12 noon. Phone Wendy 352 7119 for more info
MUSIC
14 SINGING FOR PLEASURE – Valerie Hoy
Starts 9 October, 12 noon – 1 pm, 8 Thursdays, $32
We will cover once again the basics of vocal production and will continue to work on a programme for performance. Prepare to have fun and try some simple sight reading and harmony. Modern teaching methods are used with the emphasis on enjoyment while learning to sing correctly. Valerie is a qualified music teacher with over 30 years’ experience of vocal groups of different kinds. To assist us to prepare for this class, please enrol by 2 October.
MAORI
BASIC TE REO/MAORI LANGUAGE – Pani Kahukiwa
Starts 15 October, 7.30–8.30 pm, 8 Wednesdays, $16 or $2/ lesson
At the Linwood Community Arts Centre, 388 Worcester Street (corner Worcester Street and Stanmore Road).
Beginners are welcome at this basic Maori language course which will be taught in a supportive and informal way. To register please phone the Linwood Community Arts Centre, 981 2881. Payment to be made to Linwood Community Arts. Organised in association with Te Whare Roimata.
PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY GROUP meets Tuesdays 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Phone Francis 351 5508 for more info
16 PHILOSOPHICAL CONUNDRUMS 2 - Jim Stuart
Starts 22 October, 10.30 am – 12 noon, 5 Wednesdays, $24
In this second series on modern philosophy we examine the thought of Jeremy Bentham on the notion of utilitarianism, then we turn to the dialectical thought of the German philosopher Georg Hegel, followed by Friedrich Nietzsche’s ‘will to power’ and conclude with two sessions on the philosophy of linguistic analysis developed by the Austrian aristocrat, Ludwig Wittgenstein. The focus of our investigations will be the concept of a conundrum or an intricate problem that only has a conjectural answer. Jim holds a doctorate in systematic theology and social ethics and has taught courses on philosophy, theology and ethics in New Zealand and the USA.
RECREATION
17 CHESS – BEGINNERS – Pat Palmer
Starts 22 October, 12 – 12.45 pm, 8 Wednesdays, $20
Learn the rudimentary moves of chess in a friendly and supportive group. The class will be held just before the regular weekly meeting of the WEA chess group, so as you build up confidence you may want to join the group.
18 CHESS – Wednesdays, 12.45 – 4 pm, $1 donation per session
Anyone with a basic knowledge of the game is most welcome.
For details phone Heinz Bens, 981 4945.
19 CYCLE TOURING WORKSHOP – Karey Meisner
Tuesday 4 November, 7 – 9 pm, $7
Karey Meisner has been a keen independent cycling tourist for many years. Initially cycling in his home region of Vancouver, he has also cycled in Hokkaido, the South Island of Aotearoa/New Zealand, Tasmania, Myanmar and Vietnam. He will be travelling to Laos this year with his partner. In his spare time he organises a cycle social group. Karey would like to share his passion for cycle touring and what’s involved. He will discuss planning to get there, getting there and, finally, the riding! He might even show a few pictures.
20 ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING – Nicola Rooney
Starts 25 September, 1.30 – 3 pm, 4 Thursdays, $19
‘English Country Dancing’ was popular in Europe for more than 150 years. This course will include some information on the history and technique of English country dancing as well tuition in the steps and some of the simpler dances. Nicola Rooney is the dance tutor for the University of Canterbury Medieval and Renaissance Society, and a member of the Christchurch Society for Creative Anachronisms. Please note this course will be running during the spring term break.
21 GAMES AFTERNOON
Tuesday 21 October, 1.30 – 4 pm, members free, non-members $5 donation. Bring your favourite board or card game for a fun afternoon. Games played at previous afternoons include Scrabble, Pictionary, Romeo, Rummikub, Cranium and Therapy. Please phone 366 0285 to register.
22 HATHA YOGA – Gail Baty
Starts 15 October, 7 – 8.30 pm, 9 Wednesdays, $42
Hatha Yoga provides immense ‘whole body’ benefits through an extensive programme of loosening flexibilities; thorough, stimulating postures; revitalising breathing and soothing relaxation techniques. Yoga optimises and improves all body systems to create energy, strength, flexibility, tone and relief from tension and stress. Gail has been teaching in Christchurch for 12 years and holds a Teaching Diploma through the International Yoga Teachers Assn of NZ. Yoga is the gift she loves to share with others. You need to bring a mat or large towel to work on and a
blanket. Wear stretchy comfortable clothing and avoid heavy meals in the two hours prior to class. Class size limited to 14.
23 ISRAELI FOLK DANCING – Val Clements
Starts 15 October, 2.30 - 4 pm, 8 Wednesdays, $38
Israeli Folk Dancing is ideal for improving ones general well-being. It is good exercise for physical fitness and pleasurable, because of the lovely music and learning to move with it. As one concentrates and tries to remember the different movements, it shuts out the rest of the day, which is both relaxing and counters stress. There are different styles from different parts of the world, some vigorous and some gentle and graceful, but all dances are written for joyful occasions. Val has been dancing and teaching Israeli Folk Dancing for nearly twenty years and the pleasure hasn’t faded. No partners required.
24 MAH JONG - Tuesdays, 10 am - 12 noon, $1 donation per session. This fun and challenging game continues every Tuesday. If you have your own set please bring it along, otherwise just come along and join a bunch of friendly people having fun. Beginners welcome.
25 TAI CHI CHUAN – Bert Bowden
Starts 23 October, 1.30 – 2.30 pm, 8 Thursdays, $25 or
26 Starts 23 October, 2.30 – 3.30 pm, 8 Thursdays, $25
Tai Chi is a series of movements designed to heighten mental awareness and improve physical conditioning. It has been developed over thousands of years, and is slow, gentle and easy to learn. Classes are informal and suit any age or fitness level with no special equipment required – just comfortable clothing. Blood pressure can be reduced, circulation, joint flexibility, balance and digestion can be improved, with a corresponding increase in self-confidence. Most pupils report an improvement in general well-being and pain control (for arthritis sufferers in particular) within the first two lessons.
27 TRADITIONAL DANCES OF THE BALKANS – Katy Sinton
Starts 20 October, 10 – 11.30 am, 8 Mondays, $38
All over the world, people love to dance. In this class we focus on the rich dance tradition of south-eastern Europe, with some excursions further afield. In addition, Katy will give you some understanding of the cultural context of the dances by sharing her knowledge of Balkan history and traditional costumes. These classes are suitable for complete beginners as well as those with more experience. Wear comfortable shoes (no high heels); no partner required.
THE WORLD
28 ARMCHAIR TRAVEL
Starts 23 October, 11 am – 12 noon, 8 Thursdays, $25
23 Oct Teaching in Aboriginal communities – Allan Schroeder
30 Oct From the Iona Abbey to the Spey distilleries - Bill Little
6 Nov Up the Alaskan coast by yacht - Bruce Tulloch
13 Nov Voyaging from Prague to Paris by luxury river ship – or near approximation! – Colin Freeman
20 Nov World Masters Athletics – Diane Carter
27 Nov Being There - experience in the UK – Bridget Lee Nicoll
4 Dec The Middle East - Trish Murray
11 Dec A Journey to America – David Ivory
29 FAIR TRADE IN A FREE TRADE WORLD – Helen Tulett and Geoff White
Starts 17 November, 12.30 – 1.30 pm, 3 Mondays, $10
Presented by Tradeaid, this series will provide a general overview of issues and solutions relating to trade. Do you ever wonder about the impact of the products we buy on the people who made them? Or, the hidden costs of our recent free trade agreement with China? These and many more topics will be covered including global, regional and local trade, who benefits and who loses out from trade regulations and the differences between free trade and fair trade. Helen Tulett is the education officer for the Cashel Mall Tradeaid shop; Geoff White is the General Manager of Tradeaid Importers.
WEA BRIDGE CLUB
Meets on Friday afternoons, 1 - 3.30 pm at 59 Gloucester St. To join and to arrange a partner phone Kit, 354 6065.
WEA FIELD CLUB
An established group to encourage outdoor activity and the enjoyment of natural history and the beauty of the countryside. Monthly trips on 3rd Saturday. Phone Marion, 384 1775.
WEA SKETCH CLUB
Meets Saturday mornings at previously arranged painting
places. Programme displayed at WEA Centre or by mail.
Phone Judith, 355 3084.
WEA WRITERS’ FELLOWSHIP
Meets at 10.30 am on the second Wednesday of each month at
the WEA. Whether you take writing seriously or as a hobby you
are welcome. (See also Creative Writing classes.)
Phone Marjorie, 332 2127.
WEA NORTH WEST BRANCH
Meetings at Bishopdale Community Centre.
Fridays 10 - 11.30 am. $2 per session. A variety of tutors
speak on a wide range of topics. For full programme details phone Marion 358 5672.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Venue: All courses held at the WEA Centre, 59 Gloucester Street, unless otherwise stated. Further details are available for some of the courses and will be given out on enrolment or at first session of course.
Office hours: Monday to Friday: 9.30 am - 3 pm
Phone: 366 0285 Fax: 366 4530
Email: cwea@xtra.co.nz
Website: cwea.org.nz
Changes: WEA reserves the right to alter any of the published arrangements either before or during a course, or to cancel a course.
Course material: Personal course material is the responsibility
of the individual student. A small charge, payable by arrangement with the tutor, will be made for photocopied notes or materials in cases where it is not part of the course fee.
Receipts can be collected but are only sent if requested and if a stamped self addressed envelope is supplied. Your enrolment has been accepted unless you are informed otherwise.
Refunds: We regret refunds are not issued except where a course is cancelled by us. WEA cannot accept responsibility for changes in personal circumstances.
Parking: Car parking available across the road from the WEA under the Art Gallery. Parking coupons are sold in the office.
Sorry - no parking on WEA premises except for tutors.
Please phone to arrange wheelchair access.
Fee reduction: Applications on grounds of hardship will be considered.
Members’ concession: WEA members taking more than one course in the same term can have a $2 discount off second and subsequent courses if they each cost $10 or more.
Membership is open to everyone.
Members receive a programme by mail each term.
Individual $10 Family $15 Affiliate $15 Life $150
The year runs from 1 January - 31 December.
Rejoin in January using enrolment form, or by letter.
Holidays: Usually no classes will be held Easter weekend (including Easter Tuesday), Anzac Day, Queen’s Birthday weekend, Labour weekend and Show weekend (including Thursday evening of Easter and Show weekends).
Donations are tax deductible.
ABOUT THE WEA ... The Canterbury WEA, established in 1915, is a non-profit, voluntary, adult education association which aims to provide education for personal growth and towards the establishment of a just and equitable society. The CWEA strives to provide affordable courses of a high standard that encourage discussion and respond to ideas and events in the community.
The Canterbury WEA wishes to thank the following for their support:
TERTIARY EDUCATION COMMISSION VIA THE FEDERATION OF WORKERS EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, HAGLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, HILLMORTON HIGH SCHOOL, SHIRLEY BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL, TELECOM
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