Brief Description:

This Adobe Photoshop Beginners course is designed to teach you the fundamentals skills you need in the shortest possible period of time. You will gain an essential knowledge needed to create and edit images in Photoshop. You will be using CS4 on the computers provided. If you would prefer to bring your own laptop with a different version you are welcome to. Please note: There will be slight differences between the versions.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

· Use basic image manipulation techniques to alter and / or combine multiple images
· Create a composite layout using images, graphics and text
· Gain a fundamental understanding of layout and principles in advertising
· Prepare digital files for use in print and digital applications

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Competent computer / IT skills, basic use of digital camera

Learning Outcomes:

File types for print and web
• Working with layers
• Adjustment layers and techniques
• Selection techniques and selection refining tools
• Masks and their application
• Compositing images; merging and blending techniques
• Typography

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

N/A

For the session you will need to bring:

Digital camera, memory card, connection cable or memory card reader

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

On completion of this course, you will be confident in creating photoshop layout using non-invasive techniques to manipulate images, layers, graphics and text. You will also be able to create layouts for advertising and prepare digital files for use in print or digital publications.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Why not come along with your child (from the age of 8) and make a small wall piece? You will be given a design and shown how to cut out and create a beach scene using fabric. Technically, this patchwork technique is called ‘stained glass appliqué. Hand stitching is used and all ‘raw’ edges are covered with a special fabric tape to give the effect of window leading. You would need a sewing machine at home to make this piece into a wall hanging.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

Tracing, cutting out and tacking skills only.

Learning Outcomes:

On this course you will learn about:
• Tracing a simple design onto freezer paper
• Cutting out each part of the design in fabric and assembling the pieces
• Tacking the fabric down
• How to attach bias binding tape to the design.
• How to complete the piece at home if time doesn’t allow on the day

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

You will need a basic sewing kit of needles, thread, scissors and pins.

The tutor recognizes that not everyone has a good store of ‘scraps’ or at home and is pleased to be able to supply some at a low cost of £3 maximum. You will also need some ¼” bias tape which again you can purchase a reel from the tutor. (Black tape works well).
There is also an on line supplier called ‘The Stitch Witch’ http://stitchwitch.biz/product-category/biastape/ A 5m pack would cost £7.49

For the base of the design you will need a piece (a little larger than A3 in size) of white or pale coloured fabric. A white cotton pillow case would suffice. Some wadding of the same size.

The tutor would appreciate advance notice of any materials that would be needed as items may have to be pre-ordered.
Please bring a packed lunch

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

You might like to consider joining the beginners’ group on Monday afternoons or attend one of the other Saturday Schools held during the academic year. The tutor would be happy to advise you.
The Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Come and try making your own beaded jewellery. Learn to use findings and the correct tools to make a beautiful bracelet and matching earrings. Gain all the skills needed to go on and make your own necklaces and jewellery at home.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• To learn and improve practical skills
• Develop an understanding using beads to weave and make rings and necklaces
• Help confidence and enjoyment in making creative jewellery using all types of beautiful beads
• Develop a better understanding of using different components of making a necklace.

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

All materials will be provided.

For the session you will need to bring:

A pair of small scissors, and please do not forget to bring your reading glasses and a packed lunch.

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

The college offers many exciting creative classes throughout the year.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This is a one day course (six hours) run by colleges as a Saturday School and delivered to organisations during the working week. The rich subject material will help parents and professionals alike come to a greater understanding of child development as seen from a psychological perspective.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge necessary.

Learning Outcomes:

Attachment and Bonding
• How bonding occurs and how our attachment style affects our relationships.
How we Learn
• How do we actually learn things? Memory and attention. Reinforcement.
Social Learning Theory Group Psychology. Social Positioning
• How we form social ties.
Developmental Disorders
• What actually is Autism? How is it described in the DSM V?
Language
• How does Language develop? The components of language. Dyslexia.
Moral Development
• What is the difference between moral and ethical behaviour? from where? Kohlbergs theory.

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

None

For the session you will need to bring:

Writing pad and pen

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

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

Ecology and Conservation for Families – Climate Change and Consequences

Brief Description:

Come along with any member of your family or friends (price is for 2 learners) to the first of our four workshops. You will gain greater ecological awareness and an insight into the area of conservation (in this particular workshop Climate Change and the consequences).
In each workshop there will be the chance to get to know specific charities and NGOs (non-governmental organisation) working in that area.
There will be children specific activities such as puzzles, quizzes, games, painting and face painting.
Adults can follow presentations and discuss the issues in small groups.

Topic of 4th Workshop (Saturday 18th May 2019): Climate Change and Consequences

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the consequences of climate change

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

None

For the session you will need to bring:

Just yourself and any family or friend.

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

Follow courses in Ecology on www.futurelearn.com
Durrell Conservation Academy offers “Durrell Endangered Species Management Graduate Certificate”
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Have you ever wanted to make your own bread? This one day course will introduce you to the basic principles of bread making and go onto push the horizons a little and inspire you to try some new breads at home. Ideal for those who have already done the introduction 5 week course or are complete beginners.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Suitable for both beginners and those who have already done the introduction 5 week course.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Make a range of breads with confidence
• Gain confidence to experiment further on your own.
• Build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.
• Improve your basic methods of preparation of food and cooking
• Develop a better understanding of food hygiene in the kitchen.

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

Ingredients for the day is included in the course fee.

For the session you will need to bring….

An apron, tea towel and airy container to take warm bread home in.

Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day and a small amount of money for tea and coffee which will be available through-out the day.

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

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

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

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 Summer
• 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?

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

Brief Description:

This session will show you how to create a dramatic summer topiary cone including succulents and fresh flowers. You will learn how to handle and place your plant material for best effect. All materials are included in the course fee.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

None required just a love for flowers

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
● Create a natural looking cone arrangement including flowers and succulents
● Learn tips to handle and prepare your flowers for a successful cut flower life
● Work safely to create a secure arrangement

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 (the college has a small number for your use) 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, hand wipes, spare plaster.
Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course.

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

Flower arranging courses on Thursday evenings at Coleridge or beginners courses on Tuesday afternoons or evening at Trumpington.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

A course centered on three days, making furniture using different joints.
First day: the focus will be on make the first two wooden chairs.
Second day: the focus will be on learning how to make a portable table.
Third day: the focus will be on making two summer chair.
You will be shown how to use different techniques and how to use the machines and tools correctly.

Dates of the course: 18th May, 25th May, 1st June

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is not a beginner’s course. Previous experience necessary. Contact the office if you are unsure.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will:
Make two wooden chairs, using the skills you have covered.
Make a portable table.
Have the skills to make two summer chairs

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil and notepad.

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

To be confirmed – there is an allowance for wood in the course fee up to a certain amount.

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

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

Brief Description:

This course will begin with introducing you to the origin of Heraldry and the need to show personal identity. It will then show you how Coats of Arms are constructed to set rules and instructions and then develops to show family connections, births, deaths and marriage. It spread its influence to effigies and armour, stained glass, tombs, flags, banners, seals and coins. It keeps up to date influencing such things as badges, logos and trademarks. All will be illustrated with various examples.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• To learn about the origin and history of Heraldry
• See how to build a simple Coat of Arms
• Be aware how Heraldry appears in many areas today and is useful in Ancestry research
• Build a simple Coat of Arms for yourself
• See various examples to illustrate the points made

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

All materials will be provided.

For the session you will need to bring:

Pencil, ruler, rubber and a packed lunch.

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

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

Brief Description:

Make a Precious Metal Silver Clay piece or pendant for a necklace or earrings.

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

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR

Jackie Lucas works from her garden studio in South Cambridge, designing and crafting bespoke items of jewellery using silver, gold, enamel, gemstones and silver metal clay. Jackie exhibits her work as ‘Cloudberry Designs’ at events locally and London. Her work can be seen at Primavera, Kings parade, Cambridge and Things British St. Pancras International Station, London.

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:

This day will focus on the meditative elements of the Chinese ‘Internal’ arts (T’ai Chi Chuan & Chi Kung) using both exercises drawn from T’ai Chi and sitting meditation techniques; sitting meditation can be practised either on a cushion or a chair. You will learn simple examples of both to help you explore how mind and body can benefit from this practise. No previous experience is necessary – though those with some background in either of the disciplines will benefit too.

If you have any queries about the course your tutor Mike Tabrett  can be contacted on 01223 503390 or Mike@grey-heron.com

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
Practise both moving and sitting meditation techniques.

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

No extra costs, please do wear loose / comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.
Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A firm cushion if you wish to sit on the floor. A packed lunch.

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

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

Brief Description

A course centered on three days, making furniture using different joints.
First day: the focus will be on make the first two wooden chairs.
Second day: the focus will be on learning how to make a portable table.
Third day: the focus will be on making two summer chair.
You will be shown how to use different techniques and how to use the machines and tools correctly.

Dates of the course: 18th May, 25th May, 1st June

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is not a beginner’s course. Previous experience necessary. Contact the office if you are unsure.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will:
Make two wooden chairs, using the skills you have covered.
Make a portable table.
Have the skills to make two summer chairs

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil and notepad.

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

To be confirmed – there is an allowance for wood in the course fee up to a certain amount.

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

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