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Yorke Institute (May Cohort) - Trainer: Hemayet. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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Yorke Institute (October Cohort) - Trainer: Jay. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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Ray Younis was educated at the University of Sydney (BA Hons. MA Hons.) and the University of Oxford (DPhil). He has over 30 years of teaching experience at Oxford, the University of Sydney and UNSW, among others, and is the recipient of several commendations and awards for teaching and learning. He has published many essays in books and journals. His most recent book, just published, is On the Ontology of the Sacred (and the Profane); he is currently completing a book on digital media, ethics and the question of social justice. He also has over 30 years of experience as a wine consultant and educator in Oxford and Sydney.

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Theodora Zourkas is a cultural historian with postgraduate qualifications in History and Cultural Heritage, and a strong background in education, public speaking and storytelling. Her teaching combines scholarly depth with an engaging, inclusive style, bringing ancient Greek mythology — and the divine feminine — into meaningful dialogue with the modern world.

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Before arriving in Sydney, I lived in the sunny south of Ukraine, where the sea foam along the shore resembles delicate lace — much like the intricate patterns created by a skilled knitter. This sense of rhythm, patience, and beauty drawn from nature continues to inspire my work and teaching. My journey with knitting began in early childhood, when my grandmother first placed knitting needles in my hands. What started as a tender family tradition grew into a lifelong passion. Over the years, I have continuously developed my skills and refined my techniques in Continental style knittin