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
2 x Wed, 20th Aug - 27th Aug 2025 9.30am - 1.30pm Mullum, ACE Funded $0*
Expand your floristry knowledge even further with our Advanced Floristry course.
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.
Feed Your Family Seasonally (Spring)
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2 x Wed, 20 - 27 August, 10am - 3pm, Mullum, $195
Want to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce all year round?
This hands-on, two-day masterclass is perfect for anyone looking to grow more of their own food—even in the cooler months. Discover how to make your veggie garden productive through out the year with practical strategies and plants that work for our local climate.
First Words
6 x Thu, 7 August - 11 September, 2pm - 5pm, Byron, $360
Though spellbinding in its effects, creative writing itself isn't magical. Whether you've always wanted to write and not known where to start, or just want to start scribbling, we'll make a beginning. Take a peep at attitudes affecting creativity and at what stops us writing. We'll then plunge headlong into sorting story ideas, exploring characters, description and dialogue, learning how to give feedback, and revising and editing.
Healthy Ramen & Gyoza
Wed, 24 September,
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 Level 2
8 x Mon, 28 July - 22 Sept (no class 11 Aug), 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Byron, $295
Improve your basic Italian language skills and enhance your confidence to help you communicate when you travel, when you meet Italian people, or if you simply want to improve your language skills. Come and join us!
Rustic Italian Lunch
Sat, 9 August, 9am - 3pm, Mullum, $180
Prepare a typical Italian lunch using fresh, seasonal ingredients under the expert guidance of Rob from Nomadic Kitchen.
Self-Help For Anxiety
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! French Beginners
8 x Thu, 31 July - 18 September, 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 Lv 1
8 x Wed, 30 July - 17 September, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, 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.
Spanish Lv2
8 x Mon, 28 July - 15 September, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Byron, $295
This is a continuation of the Spanish for Beginners course or for those who have a basic knowledge of Spanish. Yolanda will extend your reading, vocabulary and conversational abilities.
Writing Non-Fiction
2 x Sat, 2 - 9 August,
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.
