Courses


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The Mitchell Library turns 100: stories from the vaults, and ghosts from the past

April 20, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
April 27, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 4, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 11, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 18, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm

Leaders: Paul Brunton, Senior Curator;

Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian;
Professor Brian Fletcher, author of the centenary history of the Mitchell Library;
Elizabeth Ellis, former Mitchell Librarian and art historian
Tuesdays 20 April – 18 May 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
A series of four lectures and a guided tour of the Library’s 100 greatest treasures, presented in conjunction with the Mitchell Library and Friends of the Library to celebrate the centenary of the Mitchell Library.

The course will cover:

 

 

  • the story of Australia’s greatest philanthropist, David Scott Mitchell
  • the development of Australia’s greatest historical collection
  • the wonderful staff of the Mitchell Library and their influence on building a world class collection
  • the impact of the Library’s fantastic collections on Australian cultural life
  • Guided tour of the Library’s historic treasures displayed to celebrate the centenary
Maximum number: 25
 
Venue: Dixson Room, Mitchell Library

 

 

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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Yang Style Tai Chi

February 3, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
February 10, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
February 17, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
February 24, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
March 3, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
March 10, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
March 17, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
March 24, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
April 21, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
April 28, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 5, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 12, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 19, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 26, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
June 2, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
June 9, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm

Leader: Kim Chang

Wednesdays, 3 Feb-24 Mar (Term 1); 21 April-
9 June (Term 2) 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise, good for mental and physical health. It involves controlled and free flowing movements while maintaining a disciplined and calm mind. It is suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness.
Each hour session will first cover an initial relaxing work-out. This involves learning to maintain a calm mind and a correct body posture followed by exercising five basic movements of body toning.
The remainder of the session will involve step-by-step instructions on how to learn and perform a basic sequence of 37-step Yang style Tai Chi. On an hour per week basis, it will take about one year to master Tai Chi’s 37 steps.
Maximum Number: 20
Venue: Reg Murphy Centre, Potts Point

 

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Socialising with Dead White Males

April 21, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
April 28, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
May 5, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
May 12, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
May 19, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
May 26, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
Leader: Mira Crouch
Wednesdays 21 April – 26 May (six weeks)
2.00 – 4.00pm
In ‘Western’ culture, a noticeable rise of interest in the nature of society occurred during the second half of the 19th century. By the early 20th century, ‘Sociology’ as an intellectual enterprise in its own right became established in a few universities. Thinkers from many disciplines have contributed to this development. Among these, three names stand out as the ‘fore-fathers’ of Sociology: Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber. It has been said that these three men have ‘set the agenda’ for the study of society. Their theories are still widely regarded to contain some key ideas that still retain their relevance today.
In this course, we will learn about some of these ideas and consider critically their implications, both in the context of their own times and as possible ‘sensitizing concepts’ toward an informed questioning of contemporary conditions. Each meeting will start with an exposition of a few basic concepts, but the substantial benefit of the course is expected to develop from extensive class discussion.

Maximum number: 12 

Venue: Upstairs room, Toxteth Hotel

 

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Visioning your Outdoor Room

April 22, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
April 29, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 6, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 13, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 20, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
May 27, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm
Leader: Jan Wilson
Thursdays 22 April – 27 May (six sessions)
10.00 am – 12.00 noon
A series of workshops to stimulate participants to think about the function and design of a courtyard/ small garden space/outdoor room. This course will provide tools and information with which to consider the future design for their own space.

Participants will need to provide a plan or rough ‘mud map’ of the space they are considering, as well as photos. They need to bring coloured pencils or textas, paper and a scale rule (if possible).

Workshops will cover:
  • Site inventory
  • Site analysis
  • Examining the function of the space
  • Learning about aspect – views – light – shade
  • Privacy issues
  • Future requirements
  • Ambience and character
  • Elements of design
  • Relationship between indoor and outdoor
  • Materials and plant selection
 

Maximum number: 12 

Venue: Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator, Glebe

 

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Film Discussion Group

April 28, 2010
10:30 amto12:30 pm
May 26, 2010
10:30 amto12:30 pm
June 30, 2010
10:30 amto12:30 pm

Leader:Anton Crouch

Last Wednesday of the month, 28 April, 26 May, 30 June, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Each month, members will discuss one or more movies which the group has chosen the month before. The format of the chosen movies will be flexible and may include cinema screening, DVD recording and TV broadcast.
FIRST MEETING: Members are invited to bring a brief list (no more than 3 titles) of movies which they like very much. There is no need to refer to ‘greatest’ or ‘best’ lists – Citizen Kane and Battleship Potemkin can be ignored, if so wished.
The emphasis will be on brief individual explanation of personal likes and dislikes and will not be primarily concerned with ranking the movies. It is expected that the discussion will cover at least some of the standard elements of film production, eg screenplay, production design, acting, cinematography, music and direction.
Maximum number: 12
Venue: Upstairs room, Toxteth Hotel

 

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