Leisure and Culture
Foster inner wellness, learn a new craft, become a gardening green thumb! Join WEA to delve into our fantastic leisure and hobby courses to stimulate the mind and body with new skills and activities.
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Rejuventate the Body, Mind and Spirit with Qigong
<p>Qigong (pronounced "chi-gong") works with the intelligence of the life force energy by combining gentle movement exercises, meditation and controlled breathing; providing increased levels of
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Bling! Jewellery in the Ancient World
<p>The human desire for adornment has very primitive origins which developed into works of incredible complexity and beauty. The finished products were the glory of the cultures of Egypt, the Near
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Surry Hills and Darlinghurst - The Highs and Lows of Sydney
<p>Upper classes are on the high lands and the lower classes beneath them, and the buildings – gaols, courts, police lock-ups, churches, and schools – were there to process the haves and have-nots
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Seven Days in Paris
<p>Visit all the classic Paris tourist sites, including new Paris; a city of multicultural markets, mosques and migrant neighbourhoods. We will discuss the fascinating history of Paris and discover
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Glenbrook - Railways, Tunnels and Geology
<p>The foothills of the Blue Mountains are interesting for the geology, which posed a challenge to railway makers. On this five-hour train-friendly walk from Glenbrook to Lapstone you will learn about
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Plant Propagation
<p>Why buy plants when you can propagate them? Take home at least 10 free plants from this course. Learn the many methods of propagation including cuttings, division, layering, grafting and more. Grow
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Victorian and Federation Sydney - Sydney CBD Walking Tour
<p>The story of the founding of colonial Sydney is well known, but what is less well known is the Victorian and Federation period, where the city we know today really took shape. Between 1850 and 1900
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Get Back Your Creative Mojo!
<p>Are you feeling a bit demoralised, or feel dismayed at the art or publishing world and want to get your creative mojo back? Come to this course to explore how other fields can help you see problems
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Seven Days in Berlin
<p>Berlin is arguably the most dynamic city in Europe. Seven days in Berlin will help you gain a better understanding of what makes this city tick. We’ll start with an overview of the history of the
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Highlights of Central America
<p>Central America is an essential region in the Americas, serving as a land bridge between North and South America and providing access to two oceans, making it a historic crossroads for trade,
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<p>Central America is an essential region in the Americas, serving as a land bridge between North and South America and providing access to two oceans, making it a historic crossroads for trade,
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