Food, Language and Culture
Open the door to new cultures and experiences with our Language and Cooking courses at Byron Community College!
Whether you dream of chatting with global friends or exploring exotic destinations, our language courses are your ticket to adventure.
Choose from French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Japanese, and Chinese. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we have the perfect course for you.
Start your journey today and become a confident, multilingual explorer!
Maybe you imagine yourself as a bit of Master Chef? Envisioning yourself creating exquisite dishes
If your passion lies in preparing sumptuous seafood, crafting dazzling desserts, or mastering the art of vegan cuisine, come and learn the art of cooking from experienced pro’s and local culinary wizards.
Fulfil your appreciation for good food, ignite your cooking creativity and delight those taste buds in our variety of short courses and workshops.
Advanced Floristry
3 x Fri, 13th Jun - 27th Jun 2025 9.30am - 2.30pm Mullum, ACE Funded $0*
Each week offers the opportunity to learn and create a different floral design ranging from professionally wired flower crowns to stunning modern bouquets and unique statement arrangements‚ all of which are yours to take home and enjoy for the remainder of the week.
Barista Training
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
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Making coffee is an art these days, in this course you will learn all you need to know about the history of coffee, different coffee beans, grinding, extracting, texturising milk, coffee styles and how to use a commercial coffee machine.
Blogging Bootcamp Intensive
3 x Sat, 14 - 28 June,
9.30am - 3pm, Byron, $330
Master the art of blogging in this three-day intensive workshop. Learn to craft compelling content, build your brand, and stay in control of your voice, mission, and legal rights. Explore marketing, AI, SEO, and communication strategies to create a professional, engaging blog that inspires, educates, empowers, and connects.
Digest Your Best: The Foundations of a Healthy Gut
Sat, 17 May,
9am to 4pm, Mullum, $160
Do you feel stuck, confused, and overloaded with too much information?
Feed Your Family Seasonally (Winter)
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2 x Sat, 7 - 14 June, 10am - 3pm, Mullum, $195
Getting frustrated in your veggie garden? Never fear, we got you! In this two day course, you will gain knowledge and practical skill to keep your garden consistently producing food for your family season after season. You will walk away knowing how to care for your food garden all year round so you (hopefully) will never find your plate empty. This course will focus on cooler Autumn plantings, followed next term by Winter.
German For Beginners
6 x Wed, 7 May - 11 June,
6.30pm - 8.30pm, Mullum, $220
Enjoy a relaxed introduction to the German language and life in German speaking countries. You will learn basic conversational skills, which are useful when travelling to German speaking countries, as well as basic reading and writing skills.
Healthy Ramen & Gyoza
Thu, 3 July,
10am - 1pm, Mullum, $170
A beginner-friendly workshop where you'll learn to make restaurant quality healthy miso Ramen and Gyoza! Using handmade noodles, ramen miso paste, ramen eggs, chicken char siu, and chicken or vegetarian gyoza.
Italian For Beginners
8 x Mon, 5 May - 30 June (no class 9 June PH)
6pm - 8pm, Byron, $295
Fascinated by the Italian language? Are you planning a trip to Italy or have an Italian partner or friend? Maybe you are just fond of Italian music and movies and want to learn Italian. Whatever your reasons are, this course is your answer. You will learn this poetic language in a fun and fast way, get great travel tips and cultural insights. No prior knowledge required.
Self-Help For Anxiety
6 x Fri, 23 May - 27 June, 11am - 1pm, Byron, $235
Enjoy the warmth, care and fun of a therapeutic environment while learning proven strategies to reduce uncontrolled worry and anxiety using group work, Mindfulness and CBT strategies, which are proven to be the most effective and empowering tools to get you back on your feet if you are struggling emotionally.
So French Level 2
8 x Thu, 8 May - 26 June, 6pm - 8pm, Byron, $295
You already know basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions to get to know people in French. You can introduce yourself in the present tense. You have completed 'So French!' Level 1 or you have already learnt French before so that you have gained basic skills to communicate with French speakers. Now, it's time to use those communication skills in class and dive deeper.
SO FRENCH! French Beginners
8 x Tue, 6 May - 24 June, 6pm - 8pm, Byron, $295
Taught by a native French speaker, this introductory course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of French. You will develop a sound basic knowledge of the structure of the language and practice the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Various authentic and audio-visual material support this integrated approach to language learning.
Spanish For Beginners
Byron, $295
A fun and friendly introduction to the Spanish language, this course will cover pronunciation, understanding and development of vocabulary, basic reading and conversation. Some homework is involved.
Sushi For Beginners With Keita Kujiura
Learn to roll sushi at home like a professional with Keita who has 15 years of experience working in Japan and his new home Australia. In this course you will learn the basics such as how to make sushi rice, hosomaki roll, inside-out roll and hand rolls with Salmon and Veggies. Take your new skills home to enjoy with family and friends.
Teach, Engage, Inspire
2 x Sat, 24 - 31 May,
9.30am - 3.30pm, Byron, $240
Teach, Engage, Inspire: Learn advanced communication techniques to share knowledge effectively in online and in-person settings. This two-day course combines theory, hands-on practice, creative exercises, and mentoring to help educators inspire learners, communicate authentically, and bridge the gap between traditional teaching and digital engagement.
Writing Non-Fiction
2 x Sat, 14 - 21 June,
10am - 4pm, Mullum, $240
Unlock the power of storytelling in our immersive 2-day creative nonfiction workshop. Hone your voice, master narrative techniques, and transform personal experiences, historical and real life events into compelling prose.
In this course, you will learn how to craft nonfiction stories that resonate, captivate, and connect with your readers.
