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Evening Art Workshops - starting 7 Nov, Mon

November 2016 will see the start of next PPCC series of evening art workshops, not only learning the fundamentals of drawing but using various tools such as paint and charcoal. During these workshops situated on the weeks before and after the water festival, France Damon one of the most respected artists living in Cambodia will show you how to draw and paint pictures you would never have even dreamed of trying.

Session 1 – Still life drawing with charcoal

Using simple objects you will learn to look at the simple composition and record it accurately on paper drawing attention the light and shadows. Slides, lecture, discussion and demonstration are included.

Session 2 – Figure drawing using colored pencils

You will be exposed to drawing a ‘live’ figure. Participants will learn techniques for proportioning and techniques for "building" a drawing of this most challenging subject matter. Coloring pencils, Slides, lecture, discussion and demonstration are included.

Sessions 3 & 4 – Acrylic Landscape Painting

Introduction to composition, perspective and painting techniques drawing from a photograph. This session will be a great starter into perspective. Slides, lecture, discussion and demonstration etc.

Facilitator

France Damon has been an artist, Studio Art & Art History teacher and creative arts curriculum developer for many years in San Francisco, San Jose, Pago Pago, Cannes, Munich and Napoli. France has advanced degrees in Interdisciplinary arts, Painting and Art History. She has won awards for teaching as well as painting and design. A successful facilitator with the Phnom Penh Community College, she has a huge wealth of experience and passion to share with you.

Workshop Details

Date / Time – Monday 7th November (Still Life), Wednesday 9th November (Figure Drawing), Monday 21st November (Landscape), Wednesday 23rd November (Landscape Cont…), 6.15-8.15pm

Fee – US$100 for all workshops including materials. (50% paid on registration, 50% paid on the day of the first workshop)

Target participants – Ideal for people at a beginner/intermediate level.

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. $50 deposit required to confirm registration by 12pm. Friday 4th November.

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Double Photography Workshops - Sat, 26th Nov

Following on from the successes of our evening Photography workshops this year we are proud to present to you 2 daytime workshops with the very talented Jarel Roxas but this time in a daylight environment.

Master your camera (Morning Workshop)

Click it up a notch and take control of your camera once and for all. Learn to shoot in manual mode and unlock the secrets of creative photography. Learn how to do long exposure photography. perfect jump shots and motion blur. Learn how to capture light the way you envision it.

Story telling with a single frame (Afternoon Workshop)

Photographers are artists. The way they see. he way they feel, the way they communicate with their photography is how they see the world.

As artists, learn to see the world with an awe and curiosity that inspires you. Every frame is important. Learn how to create stories with a single frame.

You can attend one or both of these workshops

Facilitator Bio

Jarel Roxas is an American documentary and lifestyle photographer-videographer from Southern California. He has worked for multiple NGOs in the US and more recently Brink Films covering commercial, corporate and non-profit events all over the West Coast of the United States. He has a Bachelor's degree in photo and global journalism.

Workshop Details

Date/Time — Saturday 26 November, 9.00am to 12.30pm (Master your Camera) 1.30— 5.00pm (Introduction to street photography)

Fee — US$30 for each workshop Including materials. US$55 per person for both, or bring a friend and pay US$50 each.

Target participants — This workshop is for beginners or for people who hae not used a camera lor a while.

Location — The Capacity Specialists Training Centre/Fairsew, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration — Send email to [email protected] with your name and phone number. A 50% deposit Is required to confirm registration by 5pm Thursday 24 November. We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details on this.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege

Our blog: www.phnompenhcommunltycollege.com or email us at: [email protected]

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October Art Double Workshops - Sat, 8th Oct

Once again we are running drawing workshops from the very talented and much admired France Damon.

In the morning our workshop entitled How to Draw With Charcoal’?’ shows participants how to produce very professional-looking black-white images that are drawn with just with a little chunk of charcoal and eraser. It will be like making abstract photos without using a computer. You will also be shown how Charcoal can be a good way of learning various gray gradients and lighting techniques.

In the afternoon workshop you will learn to overlay and interlace pastel colors to achieve the color you want with a portrait picture. You will become acquainted with the basic oil pastel techniques and learn to work with vibrant colors, as well as subdued and softly blended color passages of light and shadow.

You can attend one or both of these workshops.

Facilitator France Damon has been an artist, Studio Art & Art History teacher and creative arts curriculum developer for many years in San Francisco, San Jose, Pago Pago, Cannes, Munich and Napoli. France has advanced degrees in Interdisciplinary arts, Painting and Art History. She has won awards for teaching as well as painting and design. A successful facilitator with the Phnom Penh Community College, she has a huge wealth of experience and passion to share with you.

Workshop Details

Date / Time – Saturday 8th October, 9am – 12.30pm (Life drawing with Charcoal), 1.30pm – 5.00pm (Portraits with Oil Pastels)

Fee – US$35 for each workshop including materials. US$60 per person for both, or bring a friend and pay US$55 each.

Target participants – These workshops is suitable for people with no or very little experience in art.

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. $50 deposit required to confirm registration by 12pm. Thursday 6th October.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege, our blog at http://www.phnompenhcommunitycollege.com / Or email us at: [email protected]

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Evening Sewing Workshops - Sewing Lingerie (Shorts and Camisole Set) - starts Thurs, 6th Oct

Want to try your hand at sewing Lingerie? We have a sweet set of shorts and camisole for you to sew in linen. You will be able to choose your fabric, colour and size to suit you.

These evening workshops over 4 weeks will show you how to sew pull on, elastic waist pair of shorts with a lace trim and pockets and a matching loose fit camisole to complete the set.

The workshops are suitable for people who have an intermediate to advanced level of sewing. You need to have used a sewing machine before to be able to complete these workshops.

Week 1 – Preparation and cutting This session is to get you ready to be able to make the shorts and camisole. You will learn how to prepare and layout your fabric, reading your pattern and how to cut efficiently.

Week 2 – Sewing the shorts In this session you will start sewing the shorts including how to add the lace trim and making pockets.

Week 3 – Completing the shorts, starting the camisole This session will be to complete the sewing of the shorts – adding the elastic and finishing the hems. You will also start sewing of the camisole, adding the lace trim and sewing the darts.

Week 4 – Sewing the camisole In this session you will complete the sewing of the camisole, completing the straps and hems.

All patterns and fabrics will be provided. We also provide pins, threads and scissors but feel free to bring along your own equipment if you have.

We encourage people to bring their own domestic sewing machine so we can show you how to use it better.

Please note that some of the workshops will be conducted without air con.

Bio Anneliese Helmy has worked in the fashion industry for more than 18 years primarily as a pattern maker. Her last 10 years have been spent cutting, sewing and fitting couture wedding gowns, first for some of Sydney’s top designers and now in Cambodia for her own boutique Anne Noelle Bridal.

Workshop Details

Date / Time – Thursday 6th October (Preparation and cutting), Thursday 13th October (Sewing the shorts), Thursday 20th October (Completing the shorts, starting the camisole), Thursday 27th October (Sewing the camisole) from 6pm - 8pm

Fee – US$100 for all workshops including materials. (US$50 paid on registration, US$50 paid on the day of the first workshop)

Target participants – Suitable for intermediate and advanced sewers. You need to have used a sewing machine before to be able to complete this workshop.

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. US$50 deposit required to confirm registration by Tuesday 4th October

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege or email us at: [email protected]

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Evening Sewing Workshops – Learn to Sew - starts Thurs, 10th Nov

Would you like to sew for yourself but using a sewing machine is completely terrifying? Join our sewing workshops and learn to be fearful no longer!

These evening workshops over 4 weeks will show you how to sit at a sewing machine and make it work. We will cover threading up, sewing straight and curved lines and some simple trouble shooting tips. By the end of the workshops you will have made some very simple sewn projects including a zipper pencil case.

The workshops are suitable for people who have never used a sewing machine before.

Week 1 - How to tame your sewing machine This session is to introduce you to your sewing machine. You will learn how to thread up, make the machine sew and how to keep it sewing.

Week 2 – Straight lines In this session you will practice sewing straight lines and how to turn the corner. These are essential skills for being able to sew more complex projects in the future. It will also give you confidence using the machine. We will make a pin cushion to practice.

Week 3 – Curved lines This session will be to build on the skills of sewing straight lines so you will be able to make neat curves. It is essential to be able to sew curved lines even for simple bag projects. We will sew a small bag using curves to practice.

Week 4 – Sewing a zipper pencil case In this session we will take all of the skills we have learned and make a pencil case with a zipper. It will cover the basics of how to change the machine to use a zipper foot.

All fabrics, threads and accessories will be provided

We encourage people to bring their own domestic sewing machine so we can show you how to use it better.

Please note that some of the workshops will be conducted without air con.

Bio Anneliese Helmy has worked in the fashion industry for more than 18 years primarily as a pattern maker. Her last 10 years have been spent cutting, sewing and fitting couture wedding gowns, first for some of Sydney’s top designers and now in Cambodia for her own boutique Anne Noelle Bridal.

Workshop Details

Date / Time – Thursday 10th November (How to tame your sewing machine), Thursday 17th November (Straight Lines), Thursday 24th November (Curved Lines), Thursday 6th December (Sewing a Zipper pencil case) from 6pm - 8pm

Fee – US$100 for all workshops including materials. (US$50 paid on registration, US$50 paid on the day of the first workshop)

Target participants – Suitable for all beginners with zero or little experience with a sewing machine.

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. US$50 deposit required to confirm registration by Tuesday 8th November

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege or email us at: [email protected]

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Self Defense Workshop – Physicality of Defense - Sat, 27th August

When you're in a confrontation, you may have finally exhausted all methods of prevention. You only have a few seconds and a few moves to try before the ‘fight’ may be decided. Before an attacker has gained full control of you, you must do everything you can—conserving as much energy as possible—to inflict injury so you can get away.

This half day workshop will show you how to strike and what part of the body you should focus on to give you the best opportunity of escape.

 Facilitator

Bruce Robertson is a former police officer, who has spent forty years in Asia including twenty-five years in Japan, where he studied and taught martial arts.  He runs a full-time martial arts school in Australia and teaches martial arts throughout Asia and Japan. He works in the mental health sector with a specialization in drug induced psychosis and has a strong sense of social justice. He is an experienced facilitator, delivering workshops for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and outreach workers.

Workshop Details

Date / Time – Saturday 27th August, 9.00am – 12.30pm

Fee – US$30. (US$15 paid on registration, US$15 paid on the day of the workshop)

Target participants – Ideal for people with an interest in their safety and wellbeing.

Location – The  Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. US$15 deposit required to confirm registration by Thursday 25th August.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege or email us at: [email protected]

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Evening Self Defense Workshops – Grace Protection, Tue 19th July

After the success of his workshops in 2014 & 2015 Bruce Robertson will be running another self defense program at Phnom Penh Community College. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity – places are strictly limited.  

This series of 3 evening self defense workshops in July is not of a physical based martial arts style, it is a total self protection program centered around self-motivation, assertiveness and basic conflict psychology.  Conflict resolution is 99% mental attitude and 1% physical application. 

Grace Protection is a complete strategical defense system that puts you in control.  It is designed to enable you to deal with all types of potentially violent confrontations.  Based upon the key elements of effective self protection developed from the martial art of Aikido, Grace protection has been developed around three key elements of effective self protection,  

* the ability to control how we think in pressure situations,  

* knowing how the offender thinks,

* the importance of always having a strategy.  The amount of knowledge you take into a situation is directly related to your ability to control it.

Session 1

In the first workshop, the focus will be on fear management and self-motivation and belief. This will include:

* Negative thought patterns

* Dealing with harassment

* Simple effective strikes

* Open discussion and question time

Session 2  

In the second workshop we will look into the psychology of attackers. This will include:

* Predator mindset

* Weapon confrontation

* Simple effective strikes

* Open discussion and question time

Session 3  

In this last workshop, you will focus on group and gang confrontation. This will include:

* Effective strategies in how to combat this

* Body language interpretation

* Simple effective strikes

* Open discussion and question time

Facilitator

Bruce Robertson is a former police officer, who has spent forty years in Asia including twenty-five years in Japan, where he studied and taught martial arts.  He runs a full-time martial arts school in Australia and teaches martial arts throughout Asia and Japan. He works in the mental health sector with a specialization in drug induced psychosis and has a strong sense of social justice. He is an experienced facilitator, delivering workshops for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and outreach workers.

Workshop Details

Date / Time – 6pm-8pm, Tuesday 19th July (Session 1), Thursday 21st July (Session 2), Tuesday 26th July (Session 3)

Fee – US$75 for all workshops. ($40 paid on registration, $35 paid on the day of the first workshop)

Target participants – Ideal for people with an interest in their safety and well being.

Location – The  Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. $40 deposit required to confirm registration by Monday 18th July.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege or email us at: [email protected]

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Making a Weekend Dress Sewing Workshop - 29 May, Sun

For those of you who love sewing you are in for a real treat. We are offering a sewing workshop where you can make a simple dress for wearing out on the weekend. Perfect for shopping or brunch then dress it up with jewellery, a belt or jacket and you are ready for dinner. It is made from a soft and floppy viscose fabric and we have swatches available for you to choose the colour. The dress features an elastic waist and kimono sleeves.

Objectives

We will guide you to sew the dress together.

You will learn about the following:

· Using the sewing machine to make a simple dress

· Sewing seams

· Sewing hems with a machine

· Sewing a sleeve hem

· Sewing a French binding for the neckline

· Making a casing for elastic or a drawstring

All fabrics, threads and accessories will be provided.

We have space for 8 people.

We encourage people to bring their own domestic sewing machine so we can show you how to use it more effectively.

Please note; we will be using Fairsew premises for this workshop so there will be no air conditioning. (this may be subject to change depending on how many people bring their own machines)

Facilitator Bio

 Anneliese Helmy

Anneliese has worked in the fashion industry for more than 18 years primarily as a pattern maker. Her last 10 years have been spent cutting, sewing and fitting couture wedding gowns, first for some of Sydney’s top designers and now in Cambodia for her own boutique Anne Noelle Bridal.

Workshop Details

Date / Time – Sunday 29th May, 8.30am to 12.30pm (Make a weekend dress)

Fee – US$35 for the workshop including materials.

Target participants – This workshop is for intermediates at sewing. (Intermediate sewers should be able to thread the machine and sew a line)

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre/Fairsew, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and phone number. A 50% deposit is required to confirm registration by 5pm Thursday 26th May, 2016. We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details on this.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege,

Our blog: www.phnompenhcommunitycollege.com or email us at: [email protected]

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The Art of Belly Dancing - 26th Mar, Sat

This 2 hour workshop is suitable for women of any age/ body type, with little or no previous experience in Belly Dance. Participants will learn basic techniques of Belly Dance (correct posture, isolating hips, chest and shoulder movements). Both slow, elegant movements and fast hip drops will be introduced and practiced. Hip scarves with coins will be available to purchase or borrow.

If the art of Belly Dancing has caught your attention and you’ve always been wondering if it is something you wanted to learn, this is an opportunity for you to try it out and find out!

Linda will also answer all your questions about Belly Dance.

Facilitator

Linda Asha Abdalla

Linda is half Egyptian and half Czech. She started learning Belly Dancing at the age of 16. She went to courses in one of the largest specialized belly dance schools in the Czech Republic, gaining experience from many different teachers. After reaching the highest proficiency level at the first school, Linda studied at another well-known belly dance school to learn different styles and techniques. She also attended various workshops taught by internationally famous belly dance experts, such as the Egyptian instructor and choreographer Osama Emam. In 2008, she launched her own course in Prague. After arriving in Cambodia in 2012, Linda started to perform regularly for Harem Lounge, Riverhouse Lounge and Bistro. Besides that, she performs at festivals, fairs and wedding receptions. She also gives regular weekly group/private classes at various venues throughout Phnom Penh.

Linda speaks fluent English, Mandarin Chinese, Czech, and basic Khmer.

Workshop Details

Date / Time - Saturday 26th March 2016, 10.00am – 12.30pm

Fee – US$30 for the workshop

Target participants – This workshop is for beginners or with no experience in Belly Dancing.

Location – Hotel Cambodiana’s Physique Club studio: 313 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Please bring: comfortable clothing for exercise (e.g.: leggings or soft pants, a short top, a scarf over hips.), a bottle of water.

A long skirt is not recommended for beginners since we have to observe knee movements and position to make sure the posture is correct.

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and phone number. A 50% deposit is required to confirm registration by 5pm Thursday 24th March. We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details on this.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege

Our blog: www.phnompenhcommunitycollege.com or email us at: [email protected]

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Double Sewing Workshop, Sat 19th Mar

Make Tote Bag and Make a Gorgeous Dress 

For those of you who love sewing you are in for a real treat. For the first time we are offering a double sewing workshop this March.

In the morning session we will be making a folding tote bag - so handy to have in your bag, just in case you decide to stop and shop anywhere. It is a cotton tote bag that folds into a wallet shape with a zipper.

Objectives

We will guide you to sew the bag together.

You will learn about the following:

· Using the sewing machine for a simple project

· Sewing straight and curve lines

· Adding a zipper

In the afternoon make a simple dress to wear out for dinner - dress it up with jewellery, a belt or jacket. It is made from a soft and floppy viscose fabric and we have swatches available for you to choose the colour. The dress features an elastic waist and kimono sleeves.

Objectives

We will guide you to sew the dress together.

You will learn about the following:

· Using the sewing machine to make a simple dress

· Sewing seams

· Sewing hems with a machine

· Sewing a sleeve hem

You can attend either or both of the workshops.

All fabrics, threads and accessories will be provided.

We have space for 8 people.

We encourage people to bring their own domestic sewing machine so we can show you how to use it more effectively.

Please note we will be using Fairsew premises for this workshop so there will be no air conditioning

Facilitator Bio

Anneliese Helmy

Anneliese has worked in the fashion industry for more than 18 years primarily as a pattern maker. Her last 10 years have been spent cutting, sewing and fitting couture wedding gowns, first for some of Sydney’s top designers and now in Cambodia for her own boutique Anne Noelle Bridal.

Workshop Details            

Date / Time – Saturday 19th March, 8.30am to 12.30pm (Make a tote bag) 1.30 – 5.00pm (Make a gorgeous dress)

Fee – US$35 for each workshop including materials. US$60 per person for both, or bring a friend and pay US$55 each.

Target participants – This workshop is for intermediates at sewing. (intermediate sewers should be able to thread the machine and sew a line)

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre/Fairsew, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and phone number. A 50% deposit is required to confirm registration by 5pm Thursday 17th March. We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details on this.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege,

Our blog: www.phnompenhcommunitycollege.com or email us at: [email protected]

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Fundamentals of Drawing - every Wed, starting 02 Mar - 23 Mar

March 2016 will see the start of the next series of evening art workshops run at Phnom Penh Community College – this time on the fundamentals of drawing.

During these workshops, France Damon, one of the most respected artists living in Cambodia, will show you how to draw pictures you would never have even dreamed of trying.

Session 1 – Self Portrait You will be exposed to the history and possibilities of the Self Portrait and will learn the techniques for creating your own portrait from a mirror image or photograph using multi or mixed medium charcoal, graphite, colored pencils, collage, etc. Slides. lecture, discussion and demonstration are included.

Session 2 – Still life in the Khmer tradition Using local artifacts you will learn to look at the simple composition and record it accurately on paper, drawing attention to the light and shadows. Color pencil or b/w. Slides. Lecture, discussion and demonstration are included.

Session 3 – Figure drawing You will be exposed to drawing a ‘live’ figure and will learn techniques for proportioning and for "building" a drawing of this most challenging subject matter. Charcoal and black and white pencil. Slides. Lecture, discussion and demonstration are included.

Session 4 – Drawing a landscape from a photograph You will learn how to compose and copy a landscape from a photograph in an artistic "Impressionist" tradition. Pastels, colored pencils, charcoal and graphite. Slides. Lecture, discussion and demonstration are included.

Facilitator France Damon has been an artist, Studio Art & Art History teacher and creative arts curriculum developer for many years in San Francisco, San Jose, Pago Pago, Cannes, Munich and Napoli. France has advanced degrees in Interdisciplinary arts, Painting and Art History. She has won awards for teaching as well as painting and design. A successful facilitator with the Phnom Penh Community College, she has a huge wealth of experience and passion to share with you.

Workshop Details Date / Time – Wednesday 2nd March (Self Portrait), Wednesday 9th March (Still life in the Khmer tradition), Wednesday 16th March (Figure drawing), Wednesday 23rd March (Drawing a landscape from a photograph), 6.15-8.15pm

Fee – US$100 for all workshops including materials. (50% paid on registration, 50% paid on the day of the first workshop)

Target participants – Ideal for people at a beginner/intermediate level.

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. $50 deposit required to confirm registration by 12pm. Monday 29th February.

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Double Photography Workshop - Sat, 29 Jan 2016

Here are the photos from our workshop last Saturday, facilitator Jarel Roxas guided the participants in how taking photos should be. Good job everyone!

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Double Photography Workshop, Sat 09 Jan, 2016

Why do we take photos? What’s the point?  This double photography workshop will be led by the talented Photographer/Videographer Jarel Roxas as we focus on the importance of story telling through photography.

The morning session will consist of understanding the importance of story through photos. You will be introduced to what makes a photo strong in telling a story. The emotion, the light, the timing, the moment and why it’s important.

We will review some great bodies of work that showcase strong stories but you will be introduced to how you can find stories in your everyday life. You will also get practical information to train your eye to see light, composition and powerful moments even without a camera in your hand.

If you’re not ready technically through the tool of your camera, you may miss the moment. We will also discuss the technical aspects of the camera that will help you achieve the desired photos when taking photos out on the street or in the field. Shallow or deep depth of field, wide-angle lenses or telephoto lenses, zooms or primes. We will discuss how these can affect your image.

We will also discuss importance of photography etiquette when out in the field.

There will plenty of time to ask real questions about how this relates to your life and your direction as a photographer. Open discussion and interaction about this subject is more than welcome.

The afternoon session will briefly review what we’ve learned about in the morning session. Then it’s off to our selected site to make a mini photo story.

You will be given a certain theme that will be the heart of your story. Whether that’s a color, a type of light, a certain contrast, a human element, an emotion. Your photo story will consist of 5-10 of the best images of your designated theme.  

This will take place at the Olympic Stadium. After taking photos there, we will meet up on location and discuss the photos and why they were taken the way they were.  

You can attend one or both of these workshops, so if you already feel comfortable with principles of documentary photography, you are more than welcome to come and shoot with us during our site visit during the afternoon session.

Facilitator  

Jarel Roxas is an American documentary and lifestyle photographer/videographer from Southern California. He has worked for multiple NGOs in the US and more recently Brink Films. Covering commercial, corporate and non-profit events all over the West Coast of the United States.

He has a Bachelors degree in photo and global journalism. He has a Bachelors degree in photo and global journalism. He also has taught a variety of photography workshops in California and is beginning to here in Phnom Penh. He currently works with the local NGO, New Life Foundation, producing video and photo content.  

Workshop Details

Date / Time – Saturday 9th January. The morning session from 8.30am to 12pm (Why are stories important in photography) and the afternoon session from 1pm to 5pm (Site Visit).

Fee – US$30 for each workshop. US$50 per person for both, or bring a friend and pay US$45 each (10% discount).  *If you don’t have your own transportation, please allow up to U$5 for a return trip.

Target participants – Anyone that has basic knowledge of the manual mode of their digital camera. Those that are wanting to go a little deeper into documentary/street photography.

Attendee requirements - Digital Camera with a manual mode and a notebook/smart phone to take notes in.

Location – The  Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Site location - Olympic Stadium (and surrounding areas)

Registration - Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. 50% deposit required to confirm registration by Thursday 7th January.

We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details. For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege or email us at: [email protected]  

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IELTS Intensive Preparation Program - 14 Dec, Mon

In conjunction with Gin Wilcox, Phnom Penh Community College is running an 8 session IELTS Intensive Preparation Program over 4 weeks.

The aim of the program is to improve the 4 basic skills tested in IELTS exams, and to focus on tips and techniques necessary to increase the IELTS score by at least one band.  

A higher IELTS score can open the door to countless career opportunities within Cambodia.  It can also lead to scholarships for study abroad.

There is a maximum class size of 12, to allow for more individual help to each student.

Program Summary

Day 1 – we will take a practice reading test – 1hr- to gauge the level that you are currently achieving.  Then we will look at techniques and tips to improve the score.  We will focus on true/false and Not Given questions, and multiple choice, and short answer questions.

Day 2 – Task one writing.  Initially building vocabulary needed to improve task one, and defining the structure of the essay.  Looking at the different question types and creating quick and easy plans to follow in order to improve time-keeping in the test.  By the end of the session we will have produced a full task one essay in groups of two or three.

Day 3 – we will take a practice listening test – 30 minutes to gauge the students’ level.  Then we will look at techniques to improve the score.  At the end of the session we will complete an individual task one writing.

Day 4- Task Two writing.  We will have an overview of the different types of task two essay.  We will spend time identifying the question and how to answer this.  Time will also be spent on paragraph structure and topic sentences.  We will produce a full task two essay in small groups.

Day 5 – Speaking test practice for the first hour.  Topics, discussions and timed speaking activities.  The final part of the session will be an individual task two writing practice.

Day 6 – Reading test skills.  Review Headings Matching and other summary style questions, and learn techniques to improve these skills.  At the end of the session we will do a full practice test.

Days 7 and 8 – we will focus on the specific needs of the group, and we will agree as a group which skills we need to focus on.  We can do a mixture of all of the skills over these 2 sessions.

Facilitator Bio

Gin Wilcox (UK) - Trinity CertTESOL (Prague), Bachelor of Arts (UK)  

Gin has worked in Cambodia for over four years as both a Senior EFL Teacher at Australian Centre for Education and now at the National Defence University as lead contractor.  Gin’s extensive experience includes English teaching in Italy and Morocco.  She has helped many students with their IELTS preparation, and years of experience have helped her to develop a strategy to improve a student’s IELTS score.

Program Details

Date / Time – Monday 14th December (Session 1), Wednesday 16th December (Session 2), Monday 21st December, (Session 3), Wednesday 23rd December (Session 4), Monday 28th December (Session 5), Wednesday 30th December (Session 6), Monday 4th January (Session 7), Wednesday 6th January (Session 8) 6.15pm-8.15pm

Fee – US$100.00 for the program

Target participants – This program is for people who have a strong intention of passing their IELTS exams.

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and phone number. US$50.00 deposit required to confirm registration by Thursday 10 December. We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details on this.

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Introduction to Using a Sewing Machine - 7 Nov, Sat

Have you always wanted to use a sewing machine but had no idea how to make it work? This short introduction to sewing will show you the basics of how to thread your machine and get it sewing. We will talk about some common machine problems and how to troubleshoot them your self. You will also be able to try your hand at making a small bag with a zipper.

This workshop is ideal for people with little or no experience in using a sewing machine.

Objectives

You will learn about the following:

• How to thread your machine and some trouble shooting hints for keeping it working • Sewing straight lines and curves • Changing machine feet

You will also produce a small bag with a zip. All fabrics, threads and accessories will be provided. We have space for 8 people. We can provide sewing machines for 7 people (2 are domestic machines) We encourage people to bring their own domestic sewing machine so we can show you how to use it more effectively. Please note we will be using Fairsew premises for this workshop so there will be no air conditioning.

Facilitator Bio

Anneliese Helmy

Anneliese has worked in the fashion industry for more than 18 years primarily as a pattern maker. Her last 10 years have been spent cutting, sewing and fitting couture wedding gowns, first for some of Sydney’s top designers and now in Cambodia for her own boutique Anne Noelle Bridal.

Workshop Details: Date / Time – Saturday 7th November, 8.30am to 12.30pm

Fee – US$35.00 for workshop including materials.

Target participants – This workshop is for people who have never used a machine before or who might need a refresher on how to use a sewing machine.

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre/Fairsew, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and phone number. US$20.00 deposit required to confirm registration by Midday Friday 6th November. We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details on this.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege,

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Double Art Workshop: Still Life Oil Painting & Abstract Oil Painting - 31 Oct, Sat

Following on from the Acrylic painting workshops previously at the PPCC, Chelsea Middendorf is ready to show you how to produce fabulous art with Oil paint.

During the Saturday morning workshop titled ‘Still Life Oil Painting”, students will explore the use of color and surface to create a still life in oil.  Following a presentation on the history of the genre, and technical demonstrations, participants will experiment with various compositions and color harmonies before painting a comprehensive still life from an in-class set-up.

During the afternoon workshop - ‘Abstract Oil Painting’ - participants will look at the genre of Abstract Expressionism: Color Field Paintings in the style of Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, Frank Stella, etc. as well as learning the technical knowledge required to create a color field painting in oil.

You can attend one or both of these workshops.

Facilitator Chelsea Middendorf lives and works in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Prior to embarking on her current endeavor to teach English in a developing country she resided in Chicago, where she earned her BA majoring in Art + Design with a minor in Cultural Studies at Columbia College Chicago in 2012. She has collaborated in several group art shows such as BUILT Festival. Chelsea has also curated the Critical Encounters Student Showcase: Rights, Radicals + Revolutions and Columbia College Alumni on 5: Teaching Artists in Chicago. She taught private art class to St. James Lutheran’s kindergarten class and was the Assistant Director at Terrain Exhibitions, where she co-produced the inaugural Terrain Biennial and Opening Block Party.

Through the co-running of the social art group Potluck: Chicago,  she was able to greatly develop her professional Bookbinding skills, which she looks forward to sharing with the Phnom Penh Community College students, along with her many other art passions.

Participants: A basic level of experience in art is recommended. Participants will find the workshops challenging and interesting for their respective level.

Workshop Details: Date / Time – Saturday 31st October 9.00am – 12.30pm (Still Life Oil Painting) 1.30pm – 5.00pm (Abstract Oil Painting)

Fee – US$35.00 for each workshop including materials. US$60.00 for both workshops. US$55.00 for both workshops if you bring a friend.

Location – The  Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. 50% deposit required to confirm registration by Thursday 29th October. We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details.

For more details visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phnompenhcommunitycollege or email us at: [email protected]

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Learn Basic Khmer Language and Culture - 4 Nov ‘til 9 Dec

Once again we are running our very successful Basic Khmer Language and Culture program. This series of workshops is just for you if you are new to Cambodia and want to learn a little of the language as well as the culture. This program is not to teach you how to speak Khmer fluently but will teach you basic words and phrases that will help you get by. Unlike other Khmer learning classes we will also add a cultural element so you can learn some important customs. We are offering a series of 5 x 2 hour Wednesday evening workshops, by a facilitator skilled with both the English and Khmer Language.

Session 1 – Basic Numbers, Greetings and farewells This session focuses how to say the numbers 1-10 in Khmer as well as basic greetings such as ‘Hello’ and how are you? You will also learn suitable answers for this question as well as appropriate ways to say goodbye. During the session you will also learn certain cultural ways to do this such as body language and what not to do such as pointing at certain things.

Session 2 – Advanced Numbers, Food and Drink This session focuses on the remaining numbers you need to know as well as a majority of foods and drinks. With this knowledge you should be comfortable in most Khmer markets and restaurants. You will also be taught about certain Khmer cuisines/drinks and what they consist of.

Session 3 – I want, I need, Urban vs Rural Life This session focuses on how to tell Khmer speaking people what you want and what you need. It will also explain how to ask for things particularly foods and drinks that were discussed previously. This workshop will also focus on the differences between urban and rural life for Khmer people.

Session 4 – Asking for directions and days of the week/months of the year, Relationships

It’s very easy to get lost in Cambodia even if you have stayed in the country for a while. This session will focus on how to get to places and to ask where they are. The workshop will finish by learning the days of the week and months of the year. The cultural element this week will focus on relationships for both friends and something more serious.

Session 5 – Everyday Khmer Nouns, Buddhism We want to finish this program by introducing you to popular nouns other than foods and drinks and nouns covered in the previous sessions. We will use these nouns with some of the questions and statements that you have learned previously. The cultural element will focus on Buddhism, the main religion of Cambodia.

Facilitator Sinet graduated with his Bachelor Degree of English in teaching in 2009 and started his professional teaching career working as a full time translator and Cambodian language teacher for Context Translation Service from 2009 to 2013. His main responsibilities were teaching Khmer, preparing Khmer lessons, translating, editing and training new staff.

From 2012 up to now, he has been working as a freelance translator, interpreter and Khmer Tutor.

Sinet’s more than 6 years experience working with both Khmer and English languages as a translator and teacher, and working with people from more than 10 different countries, shows his commitment and interest in helping people to speak Khmer and understand Khmer culture.

Workshop Details

Date / Time – Wednesday 4th November (Basic Numbers, Greetings and Farewells), Wednesday 11th November (Advanced Numbers, Food and Drink), Wednesday 18th November (I want, I need, Urban vs Rural Life), Wednesday 2nd December (Directions, Days and Months, Relationships), Wednesday 9th December (Everyday Khmer Nouns, Buddhism), 6.15-8.15pm,

Fee – US$100 for all workshops. (50% paid on registration, 50% paid on the day of the first workshop)

Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)

Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. 50% deposit required to confirm registration by Tuesday 27th October. We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details.

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