This 3 hour illustration workshop is an interactive introductory course exploring children’s book art. Discover methods for designing characters, creative drawing systems and the step-by-step process in creating an illustration. Gabriel Evans also presents informative and entertaining insights into being a successful children’s picture book illustrator and author. Listed are covers of some of his latest publications.
Aimed at adults (any age over 17) This event is free but bookings are essential as space is limited. RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
RSVP to reserve a seat at the library or to receive the log in details so you can Zoom on your own device at home. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Aly Bannister is the author of ‘Get Your Rear into Gear’ Job Searching Tips for Career Success (Packed with over 60 tips on how to find and secure employment) and specialises in career coaching
The aim of the session:
Provides a solid foundation on how and where to begin your modern job searching
Identifies ways of securing employment in a tough job market.
Offers you an insight into areas you may not have considered.
Helps you understand the role of digital profiles & job alerts.
Shows you how to automate your job searching strategies.
Gives you an understanding of what the hidden job market is
Shows you simple ideas when creating a great LinkedIn profile
Thursday 25th February, 6 – 7.30pm – Margaret River Library via Zoom or on your own device at home
Provides a solid foundation on how and where to begin your modern job searching
Identifies ways of securing employment in a tough job market.
Offers you an insight into areas you may not have considered.
Helps you understand the role of digital profiles & job alerts.
Shows you how to automate your job searching strategies.
Gives you an understanding of what the hidden job market is
Shows you simple ideas when creating a great LinkedIn profile
Suggests ways to ‘Get Ahead of the Game’
* RSVP to reserve a seat at the event or to receive log in details if you are zooming from home. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Aly Bannister is the author of ‘Get Your Rear into Gear’ Job Searching Tips for Career Success (Packed with over 60 tips on how to find and secure employment) and specialises in career coaching
Studiosity offers some great tips for putting your best foot forward. You can also upload your CV and cover letter, and get free, personalised feedback to help you give it that final polish.
After the year we’ve just had, nobody will judge us for not setting the bar too high with New Year Resolutions! Who needs that extra pressure?
But if you’re approaching 2021 with some enthusiasm for change, you may like to know that your library membership gives you free access to all kinds of learning platforms.
From arts and crafts or pet care, through to computer skills and even touch-typing, we have online courses to guide you. You can learn a new language, get help with your resume, even learn how to use Facebook, and all in the comfort of your own home.
An interactive workshop packed with tools, strategies & frameworks which will empower participants to continue to develop their expertise and confidence. Suited to writers at any career stage or skill level.
Read extracts from some of the world’s best writers
Analyse their techniques
Apply them to your own writing to develop new approaches
Session 2. Overcoming self-doubt and procrastination
9.30am—12.30pm Friday 6th November at the Lesser Hall, adjacent to the Augusta Library
Light refreshments provided. RSVP by 5th November as places are limited. Email: auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au Ph: 9780 5670
This is an interactive workshop packed with tools, strategies and frameworks which will empower participants to develop their writing confidence
Understand the beliefs which hold you back from achieving your potential as a writer
Become familiar with strategies for overcoming self-limiting beliefs and behaviours
Practice with tools which will empower you to continue to build confidence
All writing abilities welcome. Participants can attend one or both workshops and the sessions are free. Both venues are easily accessible.
WA author, Annabel Smith, presents writing workshops in Augusta and Margaret River in November
The Margaret River Writers Group is a community group that meets regularly at the Library to exchange ideas, write together, and motivate each other with constructive feedback.
If you are an aspiring writer, need some motivation to write, or enjoy creative writing as a hobby, come and join their casual catch up. The next meeting is today at 10.30am at the Margaret River Library.
It’s eSmart week, that time of the year when we pause for a moment to reflect on our online interactions. We want all our community to be enjoying the digital world in safe and respectful ways, especially now that so many events are taking place online.
Here are some handy little reminders, to help maintain everyone’s online security and dignity. Have fun, stay safe and play nice!
Join Public Libraries WA for a state wide author talk via Zoom. Best selling author Kathy Lette will be speaking about her new book HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy. Kathy will chat about her life, her writing and shares her immense wisdom in an exclusive tete-a-tete across the state. Join Kathy from the comfort of your own home and bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Join in for this FREE event via the magic of Zoom by registering with the link below on Eventbrite.
Presented by Glenn Swift. Thursday 27th August at 7pm
