Brief Description:

As celestial traveller’s we’ll begin with a grand tour of the Solar System, galaxy and beyond. Starting outwards from our favourite star, passing the asteroids and planets of our small corner of the Universe, and beyond into the wider stellar neighbourhood. Taking in various cosmic wonders of our Galaxy along the way, from pulsars to
black holes, we’ll enter the domain of the Local group and super-clusters beyond, formed by billions of galaxies, shaped into vast filaments around vast voids. Then over the remaining few hours, we will explore some truly amazing wonders that modern astronomy has brought us, from exoplanets, to dark matter and the ultimate fate of the universe. So if you truly wish to expand your horizons, and occasionally blow your mind in the process, then please join me for this one truly amazing journey:

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None required. Just a keen interest in learning more.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

All materials are included – no extra cost.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

A light lunch. Drinks are available.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The full course in the Summer Term.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

The foundational elements of Ballroom dancing will be taught, focusing on Social Foxtrot and Waltz. Depending on the rate of progression in the class, Quickstep may also be taught. Depending on your personal rate of progression, you will have acquired an understanding of how the gentleman indicates his intent over the course of a dance, and the manner in which the lady attends to this indication and responds.
This course is aimed towards couples. This simply means two people; same gender is welcome, in this instance one person will need to lead in the traditional ‘male’ role and one as ‘female’ role. If you would like to enrol as a sole booking the office will take your details and will contact you if more learners enquire individually. In this instance you will be given the opportunity to trial the class together.
You will be able to perform (to music) an amalgamation of fundamental figures in each dance. You will have been exposed to some general principles of effective ballroom dancing. Mostly, it’s fun!

Method of Payment:

Fees are to be paid on enrolment. Course places cannot be reserved without receipt of payment.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

None.
Athletic ability is required: the course is not suitable for those who are motion impaired.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:

• Complete an amalgamation of fundamental figures in Social Foxtrot and Waltz.
• Understand the principles of inside and outside of turn as applied to Social Foxtrot and Waltz.
• Understand the difference between heel leads, and steps taken on ball of foot.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None. Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Ballroom dancing is an athletic activity. Please wear clothing and footwear in which you are comfortable running about. It is beneficial if the sole of your shoe has some flex to it. In the beginning, a low heel is best for the female.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise on future day and weekend courses.
The Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This is a one-day workshop for anyone with little or no experience; you will learn how to use the block printing for printing text, images or patterns. You will have access to a range of readymade wood blocks, lino blocks and will have the opportunity to printing onto fabric as well as paper. You will print creating different motifs, repeat patterns, boarders, using colour and pattern to create your own unique artwork. This can then been used to make greeting cards or print a piece of fabric that can be made into a soft furnishing. There are endless projects, which can evolve from printing. You can create your own designs using collagraph. This relatively new method of printmaking using variety of textured materials stuck onto cardboard base to create a low relief block, which is inked-up and printed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience needed.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• To experiment with block printing using different methods
• To design and make your own collagraph block
• To produce some print samples on fabric & paper
• To learn new craft skill

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

Pen and paper

For the first session you will need to bring:

Anything you would like to print on e.g. handmade paper or fabric
The college will supply printing inks for paper & fabric (materials fee included in the cost of the course)
The tutor will supply materials for the collagraph, wooden block prints & lino prints.
Bring a packed lunch.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This course will introduce you to the concept of climate change. Throughout history, people and societies have responded to and coped with changes in climate with varying degrees of success. We will look at the causes of climate change, scenarios of reducing the causes (mitigation) and responding to the effects (adaptation).
We will analyse the human influence such as human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and look at various case studies how to manage climate change, mitigation and adaptation strategies as well as the Paris Agreement.

Previous Experience and Knowledge

No previous experience or knowledge is required

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• discuss the greenhouse effect and how humans are enhancing it
• discuss and analyse examples of climate change
• follow debates how to minimise the effect of climate change
• debate the effectiveness of the Paris Agreement

No textbooks required, power point presentations will be available.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A snack or packed lunch, writing pad and pen.

On completion of this course, what might your next step be?

You can follow a course on www.futurelearn.com on climate change
University of Reading “Our Changing Climate: Past, Present and Future” 5 weeks
University of Exeter “Climate Change: Solutions” 4 weeks
University of Exeter “Tipping points: climate change and society” 2 weeks
University of Exeter “Climate Change: The Science” 4 weeks

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

If you love a Chinese dumplings and want to learn how you make them then this is the course for you!

All ingredients will be supplied for the course; please bring an apron, tea towel and dish cloth and get ready to learn the art of dumpling making. The tutor will demonstrate and explain the dishes. You will then cook them from scratch and take home your delicious meals (or eat them if you can’t wait!)

You will make chinese pork and prawn dumplings, seaweed (fried and water based type) chives, prawn and tofu dumplings. Make sauce to go with the dumplings.

The tutor will also demonstrate how to make dumpling wrappers from scratch and Chinese egg noodles. Time permitting you, as the learner might be able to make some noodles to go with your dumplings!

This is an authentic course that really is too good to miss!

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Make the dumpling stuffings using a variety of ingredients
• Crimp the edges of the dumplings
• Methods of cooking the dumplings
• Make dumpling skins and Chinese egg noodle from scratch.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None, but please see the list of what to bring below.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Tea towel, apron and dish cloth, sharp knife, containers with secured lids (further information on amount and sizes will be given at a later date)

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you. Book onto another cookery course with Adult Learn and Train. Try 5 week courses in breadmaking,  Indian Takeaway favourites, Vegetarian Indian Cuisine, Mediterranean, Thai. If you can’t commit to a 5 week course try our Saturday or Sunday day schools or one off sessions in Pasta Making, Malaysian Street Food, Indian Banquet, Valentines Meal, Christmas Prep Like a Boss, St, Patricks day, Pizza Making and more throughout the year.

Brief Description

The course will cover the following topics:
• Why do people get married and the significance and practicality of various wedding locations
• Where to start? – managing and organising yourself
• When to start? – time differences in production and delivery of various wedding     suppliers such as florists, cake makers, etc.
• Attention to detail – what to look for if you want things to be perfect
• Risk management and assessment
• What can go wrong and how to avoid it

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Effectively plan and organise a wedding
• Source external suppliers and negotiate rates
• Multitask and manage your time effectively
• Co-ordinate with involved third parties and communicate in efficient and clear manner
• Identify possible risks and apply techniques to prevent and minimise them

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Professional or personal interest in event management or specifically wedding planning

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen and paper

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

On completion of this course, you will feel confident in designing and managing a variety of events for friends and family. The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Do you plonk your flowers in a vase or wish they looked better? This session will show you how to arrange flowers in a vase to best effect. With tips on choice of materials plus a few practical tricks and interesting touches for that designer feel! All materials are included in the course fee to create a beautiful vase to take home and admire.
This session combines well with the bouquets and gift-wrapping day.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None required. Just a love of flowers

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Arrange a secure vase of flowers and foliage
• Learn tips to prepare and choose your flowers and prolong their cut flower life
• Investigate alternative ways of arranging flowers and foliage to best effect

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

All materials required are included in the course fee.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Strong scissors (and secateurs if you have them). Bin bag. Something to wrap your design to take it home eg bubble wrap and a crate or supermarket bag. Apron.
Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course. A light lunch. Drinks are available.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Flower arranging leisure course on Wednesday evenings at Coleridge
Further floral workshops eg, Bouquets and Gift-Wrapping on Sunday 9 February 2020 and Floral Foam Free workshop Saturday 16 May 2020.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Gain the ability to make confident presentations is a skill that can be essential in personal, academic and work life: from job interviews to best man speeches and from college talks to networking speeches. In this interactive workshop you will discover tips and techniques to overcome nerves and create effective presentations

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No experience needed.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Set appropriate aims and objectives for presentations
• Structure a presentation
• Present more confidently and effectively
• Use techniques for managing emotional state
• Answer questions following presentations
• Practice speaking in front of a small group

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A means of taking notes. This course runs on both Saturday and Sunday. Please bring a packed lunch each day. Tea and Coffee will be provided on both days for a small cost. (cheaper if you bring your own cup!)

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Additional reading around the subject

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

On this one day course you will be introduced to using a jelly roll. ‘Jelly roll’ is a term given to a ‘pre-cut’ set of coordinating fabrics comprising 40 strips cut 2 ½” x 42”. The tutor will show you how to quickly piece these strips together to make one of three designs, depending on your ability. Whilst this course is suitable for the relative newcomer to patchwork and quilting, time will only allow us to make and join the blocks together.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Prior experience in using a sewing machine is advised.
You need not have done patchwork before as this course will be offered at three levels starting from very easy leading to slightly more challenging. A full list of requirements will be provided.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session participants will be able to:
• Do strip piecing
• Use specialist rulers to cut and make a quilt
• Consider how best to quilt their design.
• Go home knowing how to complete the piece

The basic lap quilt, measures about 48” by 72”. The colours and patterns will depend up the jelly roll you choose to use. With basic quilting this can be made in a day. This is an easy, no stress, patchwork! The only experience you need is to be able to sew in a straight line!

A different design quilt is slightly more difficult but smaller. It measures about 40” x 40”. About 20 strips from a jelly roll are teamed up with a plain white fabric. Again this size of lap quilt can be made and quilted in a day. It could be made larger by using all the strips from a jelly roll. Being able to stitch a ¼” seam with some accuracy is needed.

A double bed sized quilt is made with several jelly rolls. This is a more challenging patchwork design and cannot be completed in a day. Strips are sewn together and then re cut using a ruler with a 45 degree angle. If you were to use only one jelly roll you may finish the basic piecing in one day.

(photos are available on the course description in centre)

For the session you will need to bring:

You will need to bring in a jelly roll you have purchased (Approx. costs per jelly roll are from £16 to £30). One jelly roll would make a ‘lap sized’ quilt of about one metre square. Two jelly rolls would make something larger. The centre has available a number of Janome machines with patchwork feet and you are welcome to bring your own machine.
Other tools you will need to bring include a rotary cutter, pins and sharp scissors. A notebook and camera (or camera phone) would be useful. Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Enroll onto a 10 week Patchwork and Quilting course. An improver’s course could look at making larger or more complex designs. Speak to the tutor. The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Make some stunning jewellery by releasing your creative impulse and learn more about this incredibly fulfilling craft. Use the skills you have learned to impress friends and family with gifts or start your own business. You will develop your silver jewellery and stone setting skills, building on previous learning from the Beginners class.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Previous knowledge is essential. This could be from other jewellery classes within the last 12 months that included soldering techniques, stone setting, metal forming and patination, casting and patterning/surface texturing. Please contact the office if unsure.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Handle and recognise silversmithing tools, and be able to use them safely.
• Use a variety of tools and techniques to create silver jewellery projects.
• Improve their skills with metal forming and a variety of stone setting techniques.
• Observe different techniques in practice including Delft Clay casting, patination, balling.
• Understand about precious metals and the law, hallmarking, precious metal alloys.
• Prepare precious metals and stones use improved techniques and complete own projects using skills learned.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

Silver costs have been covered in the cost of the course, maximum £15. The tutor will bring a selection of stones for which there will be a small extra cost usually no more than £6. Feel free to bring your own but please be aware that they may not be suitable for use within the projects being covered during the weekend.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Tools will be provided but if you have your own tools please feel free to bring them… Make sure they are marked for you to identify them.
Dremel/pendant drill – if you have this please bring.
Bezel rocker, Burnisher etc.
PLEASE NOTE: for Health and Safety reasons you must not wear open-toe shoes/sandals, and any long hair must be tied back as it is a workshop environment.
Please bring a packed lunch on both days.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Start your own business, or enrol on another Silver Smithing course.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

This course will suit anyone interested in illustration and/or graphic design. The course is designed for anyone who needs to understand the fundamental features and uses of Adobe Illustrator and the best way to use these to create drawings, illustrations and other artwork. Adobe Illustrator is a vector-based graphic design software that offers unlimited opportunities in digital illustration and page layout. The course will teach you the basics of using Illustrator – lines, fills, art-boards, tracing, page layout, file placements, creating and managing paths, working with text, typography. brushes, etc.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Interest in computers, graphic design or illustration

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
· Create graphics and illustrations
· Confidently work with paths, fill, colour and gradients to create artwork / layout
· Multiple pages layout
· Use typography
· Create logos and shapes to specific objectives

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook / pen / pencil

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you on other courses.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Astrology is probably the most ancient form of psychology in existence, dating back at least 4000 years. It offers fascinating insights into human character, revealing each individual’s unique potential – their needs and drives, values and beliefs, hopes and dreams as well as their special talents. The course teaches basic astrological skills, focusing on how to set up your own birth chart and then identify and analyse its main features. The aim of the course is to give you some understanding of how to start interpreting the chart of any individual who interests you – whether it’s a relative or friend, or a famous person from the past or from the present. Join the course and take your first few steps on an exciting journey of self-discovery.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

The course is suitable for all open-minded individuals – whatever their age or background – who are interested in increasing their self-awareness and discovering something about their potential. Students with no previous experience of astrology are welcome, but so are those with some basic knowledge of the subject, or have studied a little astrology in the past.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

All materials will be provided.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Your date and place of birth with an accurate birth time if at all possible.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

1. Consider continuing your studies for a full term at Parkside.
2. If this is not possible, finding out for yourself online (or reading a book) about astrological aspects (the angular relationships between planets that give further information on someone’s character and are an essential part of everyone’s birth chart).
3. Starting to read some of the astrology books on a reading list your tutor will be happy to provide.
4. Having a go at setting up and interpreting other birth charts – practice is essential when learning a new skill!

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Making your own pizza is one of the ultimate cooking experiences. No matter how mis-shapen, over-sauced or charred it comes out, it will always be in a different league to what you can pick up from a takeout pizza chain.

There are, however, a few simple secrets that will help you turn your humble homemade pizza into something special.
The tutor will give simple guidance and you will be able to make your own pizza. You will decide which ingredients you want to put on your pizza and you can prepare your favourite Topping.
We will provide the basic ingredients and some common toppings – but please feel free to bring along your own favourite topping.

Learning Outcomes:

Make your own pizza
Learn and improve practical skills
Build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.

About Your Tutor:

Vineet Mohan has been a chef for many years, he also teaches cookery courses through Adult Learn and Train.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

No extra costs unless you would like to bring your own.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A container to take any uneaten pizza slices home in! – there’s normally quite a lot!
A dish cloth, Tea towel and apron.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Try one of our other cookery courses, e.g. Bread Making, Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Vegan and many more.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Drawing Skills Saturday Course in Cambridge at Coleridge Community College.

Do you want to experiment with drawing? During the session you will cultivate and ignite a greater enthusiasm for drawing and mark-making, using a broad range of drawing principles and concepts to further your drawing ability. Join this day school and explore this mini series of drawing adventures that are fun and accessible to all abilities.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No Previous experience needed in drawing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• To explore and increase your drawing skills.
• Develop and cultivate your own Visual Language
• To produce unique piece of work.
• To increase your knowledge and understanding of a variety of drawing methods.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

All materials supplied for the day session.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Yourself and a packed lunch.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

You will be introduced to Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement, both Shoinbana, traditional Koryu
Seika style ikebana, and Jiyuuka, free style ikebana, how it relates to nature, and the four seasons. This time you will be introduced Autumn arrangements and settings. Your tutor will discuss Ikebana and Western flower arrangements and demonstrate different style of Ikebana.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge of flower arrangement is required. Learners who have an interest in Japanese culture, or some knowledge of Ikebana or western flower arrangement and beginners are welcome.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Learn about what is Ikebana
• Learn to practice and enjoy basic Ikebana with plants and containers for Autumn
• Take your own Ikebana home
• The cost of the course includes a kenzan (a device used in ikebana for fixing the flowers in the container) which is yours to take home and keep.

For the session you will need to bring:

A pair of strong scissors or secateurs and a large bowl or container, for example a salad bowl. You may like to bring flowers, flowering branches, and leafy materials from your own garden, but this is not essential. The cost of the course includes a kenzan (a device used in ikebana for fixing the flowers in the container) which is yours to take home and keep. Please bring a Binbag a crate or semi rigid bag (eg supermarket hessian bag) to transport your own Ikebana.

Extra costs on the course for materials or equipment :

Flower materials have been included in your course fee (flowers, branches, leafy materials and oasis are included) – NO extra fee.
You may like to bring flowers, flowering branches, and leafy materials from your own garden, but this is not essential.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

You can progress to the next level and other seasons, through additional workshops.
The tutor will advise you.

Brief Description:

Women pass through menopause due to the natural passage of time or due to medical interventions such as hysterectomy or hormone treatment for cancer. Menopause symptoms can seriously disrupt your personal and professional life. In this interactive workshop you will discover the practical steps you can take to avoid or eliminate symptoms and feel well again.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Understand the symptoms and effects of menopause
• Discover tips and practical suggestions to create a plan for a healthier menopause
• Learn effective mind/body techniques to enable better sleep and relaxation
• Feel confident to seek help from medical professionals and in the workplace

About Your Tutor:

Pat Duckworth is Women’s Health Strategist, an experienced trainer and NLP Master Practitioner. As a therapist she works with women clients on a range of issues including anxiety, poor sleep, reduced confidence, clearing the brain fog and eliminating mood swings. She has written four books about menopause. Her courses combine the provision

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A means of taking notes

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Additional reading around the subject

Brief Description:

On this Stained Glass Copperfoil weekend course you will be making a beautiful 3D stained glass tea light holder, which can double up as a free standing glass panel or you could make a hanging sun catcher the choice is yours.
If you prefer to bring along your own design your tutor will be happy to discuss any ideas or special requirements you may have on the day.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the day learn how to:
• Cut and shape glass, incorporate other objects in you work.
• Copper foil and soldering technique
• Apply this to 3d work.

About Your Tutor:

Jill Fordham is a locally based stained glass artist, and stained glass tutor

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

Tools will be provided.
The cost of the course does not include any of the glass or copper foil costs; you will need to purchase these from the tutor on the day approx. £10.00 depending on your design.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Any ideas you might have on the design, and please bring a packed lunch.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

You could attend a longer stained glass day or evening class.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief description:

The course is aimed at painters of all abilities and will concentrate on building skills which can be applied to any project. There will be some application of traditional skills where appropriate but the focus will be on more modern applications and adaptations of these skills suitable for any genre of painting from portraiture, figurative or landscape to abstract design.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Previous experience and knowledge will be built upon but there is no requirement for it as the course covers all ability levels.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session you will be able to:
• Select, mix and apply colours according to their own preferences.
• Choose from a range of techniques and studio practices to enable them to achieve their goals (flat washes, blended washes, textured marks).
• Experiment with a range of innovative techniques and develop them to suit individual outcomes.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

Nothing we will supply all but if you would like to bring materials (or already have) see below:
Watercolour paper- this should be 140lb weight (300gsm) and in a surface of your choice (Not is the intermediate surface and most popular). A4 size pad, spiral bound is ideal.
Watercolour brushes- If you are trying watercolour painting for the first time it is advisable not to buy expensive sable brushes. Synthetic brushes are much cheaper and easily good enough. A round brush with a good point (size 5 or 6) will do for most techniques.
Watercolour paints- 1 red (alizarin crimson or cadmium red), 1 yellow (cadmium yell0w) and 1 blue (cobalt or ultramarine). Tubes are best. Student quality is fine.

For the session you will need to bring:

A Packed Lunch.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you on other painting courses.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This Adobe Photoshop Beginners course is designed to teach you the fundamental skills you need in the shortest possible period of time. You will gain an essential knowledge needed to create and edit images in Photoshop.

The session includes:

Unravelling the Photoshop mystery – new documents, type of documents, applications and file types
Brushes and what can we create with them
Creating objects in Photoshop
Object manipulation and editing
Colours and their application in Photoshop
Layers and creating composites
Reproducing logos and how to see objects in Photoshop context
Saving and preparing files for print and web applications.
For the more advanced learners this session also includes:
Basic image manipulations – tools and techniques
Non-destructive manipulation techniques
Masks and their application
Adjustment layers
Typography

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Basic computer skills required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Gain fundamental understanding of Adobe Photoshop
• Create Photoshop layouts from scratch using selection tools, colours, fills and layer options
• Create composite layouts using images, graphics and text
• Prepare digital files for web and print applications

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

All materials required are included in the course fee.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Packed lunch, notepad and pen.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

The course will begin with a brief history of the development of pen lettering and a demonstration of the basic techniques of calligraphy. You will practice the basic cursive (handwriting) and formal ‘book hands’ (alphabets) and be shown how to layout and space your work. Practical work will help you to develop a good style which can be used in a variety of small jobs such as greeting cards, invitations and small notices.
Teaching Method: by demonstration, personal examples and individual tuition.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

None – all abilities welcome. Learners with some experience will be shown more advanced lettering ‘hands’ and encouraged to use illumination and decoration in their work.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Learn about the history of calligraphy
• Gain practice in the basic cursive (hand writing)
• Gain practice in the formal ‘book hands’ (alphabets)
• Be introduced to the layout of lettering
• Understand the choice of suitable materials and equipment.
• Use the practical work undertaken to develop a good style which can be used in a variety of small jobs, such as greeting cards, invitations and small notices.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

Please bring: Pencil, ruler, rubber, paper and your own calligraphy pen (right or left handed) – There will be some pens available to use on the day.
Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise on future day and weekend courses.
The Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This course will introduce you to the concept of climate change. Throughout history, people and societies have responded to and coped with changes in climate with varying degrees of success. We will look at the causes of climate change, scenarios of reducing the causes (mitigation) and responding to the effects (adaptation).
We will analyse the human influence such as human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and look at various case studies how to manage climate change, mitigation and adaptation strategies as well as the Paris Agreement.

Previous Experience and Knowledge

No previous experience or knowledge is required. Everyone welcome.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• discuss the greenhouse effect and how humans are enhancing it
• discuss and analyse examples of climate change
• follow debates how to minimise the effect of climate change
• debate the effectiveness of the Paris Agreement

No textbooks required, power point presentations will be available.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A snack or packed lunch, writing pad and pen.

On completion of this course, what might your next step be?

You can follow a course on www.futurelearn.com on climate change
University of Reading “Our Changing Climate: Past, Present and Future” 5 weeks
University of Exeter “Climate Change: Solutions” 4 weeks
University of Exeter “Tipping points: climate change and society” 2 weeks
University of Exeter “Climate Change: The Science” 4 weeks

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

If you want to discover drawing and painting in a relaxed environment, this course would be of great benefit to you. Throughout the day, we will explore how you can use drawing and painting in a calming way to develop your skills whilst incorporating sounds and music into your artwork.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No Previous experience needed in drawing or painting.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• To explore and increase your drawing skills.
• Develop and cultivate your own Visual Language
• To produce unique piece of work.
• To increase your knowledge and understanding of a variety of drawing methods.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

All materials will be supplied for the session. You are welcome to bring your own materials if you prefer.

For the session you will need to bring:

A packed Lunch

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This lino printing course will offer an in-depth exploration of a range of techniques both for multiple prints or one-offs. We will cover safe working practices, cutting of lino plates and basic printing techniques. Learners will have the opportunity to print by hand using very easy to access techniques, producing both colour and black and white prints. Learners will explore how to achieve different results using reduction printing and multi-plate printing.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

No knowledge required

Learning Outcomes:

On this course the participants will cover:
• Safe working practices,
• Cutting of lino plates and
• Basic printing techniques.
• More advanced printing techniques

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

There is an allowance included in the fee to cover material costs. You will need to bring an apron. You are advised to have some idea of what you would like to print to ensure more time for printing.
Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.

Your tutor also offers classes in Watercolour and Oil Painting.
The Adult Learn and Train team is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Art Clay precious metal clay is easy to use, fun, inspiring and non-toxic. As a beginner you can use ‘tools’ you can find in your kitchen, office, or DIY toolbox.

Art Clay looks and feels much like ordinary sculpting or porcelain clay. What makes it so fantastic is that it consists of extremely fine particles or pure metal (silver or gold), almost like dust, mixed up with a non-toxic organic binder. The binder burns out during firing, leaving you with a pure metal piece.

Art Clay Silver can be fired with glass, some stones and sterling silver. You can fire it with a torch, on a gas stove, or in a kiln.

There are three simple steps to creating your own silver jewellery:

1. Shape your piece
2. Leave it to dry
3. Fire it

That’s it! You now have a pure fine silver piece which just needs polishing up. The fired silver clay can be hallmarked as fine silver at any UK Assay Office.

Previous experience and knowledge needed:

None

Learning outcomes;

• To understand properties and work with silver metal clay
• To learn how to make molds, design and fabricate items of jewellery from silver metal clay
• To learn how to dry, fire and polish items of metal clay jewellery
• To learn how to file, polish and finish item into a piece of wearable jewellery

What students need to bring:

• apron
• closed toe shoes
• paper and pen
• items of interest for inspiration or to make a mold of ..ie, shells, buttons, item of jewellery or item with detail, natural product from nature.

Brief Description

Cushions not only serve the purpose of softening a seat or supporting a back, but can also act as a foil for colour and pattern in a room. Cushions don’t need to be plain squares of colour – be bold and try circles and other shapes, mix colours and patterns, embroider decorative motifs by hand or machine.
We will create a surface decoration for those who want to be challenged beyond running up cushions or covers on a sewing machine. For those who enjoy the slower pace of stitching by hand there are numerous ways of applying surface decoration , cross stitch, embroidery, quilting and applique can all be used to add a personal touch.
The possibilities are endless and this course is designed to help you explore the creative textile process, giving you support when designing and make a cushion. We will start with developing your creative ideas, using a theme as a starting point, examples: landscape, seascape, natural forms etc. Looking at the structure of the cushion and the decorative elements.
This course is designed for students that have some basic knowledge of sewing.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• To develop your design and sewing skills.
• To learn new textile decorative techniques.
• To gain confidence & independence with your creative development.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

• Learners bring basic sewing equipment, fabric & filling for their cushion.
• College will supply sewing equipment, machines, embroidery rings & an assortment of threads for hand & machine embroidery.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Come along with lots of ideas, this can be in the form of a photograph, or sketch. The tutor will bring lots of materials and design templates, if possible bring along fabrics which you would like to use in the project.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.