Brief Description

This daytime Calligraphy course takes place in a relaxing environment in Coleridge Community College. The tutor has over 50 years experience of teaching and what he doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing!

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. Enrolments welcome throughout the year.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No experience needed, this is a mixed ability course; all levels are welcome.

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:

A calligraphic fountain pen will be required. Paper and boards are provided.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Calligraphic fountain pen (left or right hand), pencil, ruler, rubber.

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

The tutor will advise you.
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 Sundays , 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:

Get Hooked on Crochet!!

This course will introduce you to making garments from crochet stitches. Crochet jumpers and cardigans have become popular due to historical TV and Film appearances, most recent being Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

This course will cover a simple jumper pattern, which can be personalized to your taste

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You will need to be fluent in all the basic crochet stitches and understand the increase/decrease stitches and be able to read a basic crochet pattern.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Learn to get the correct tension for the size of jumper
• Understand how to personalise a simple pattern
• Create a unique crochet jumper to wear

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

No additional costs required. This course is fully kitted.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Yourself, a positive mindset and lots of patience!

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

There are many complex patterns to try for crochet clothing. If you wish to progress after the course we can advise which patterns to try.

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:

A course centered around working with timber. You will be learning and practicing the following joints: Half Lap, Mortice and Tenon, Dove Tail, T Halving, Bridal and Dowel Joint. Once you are confident with the individual joints, you can extend your learning by producing a five joint frame using all the skills learned constructing the individual joints. These joints are used in every day joinery projects. Once you have mastered these you can go on to make individual projects.
You will be shown how to use the tools correctly and how to sharpen/maintain carpentry hand tools.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a course for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Identify and name common carpentry tools
• Know how to maintain carpentry tools
• Learn how to use them safely
• Produce woodwork joints

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

If you choose to wear Steel Toe Capped Boots (which we recommend), costs start at approx. £20 from hardware stores.
The wood for the joint practice and 6 joint frame will be provided.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil and notepad. No sandals, or open-toed shoes are allowed in a workshop setting. Hair must also be tied back. You are advised to wear steel toe cap boots in the workshop. Wood for the joints and frame project will be provided.

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

DIY Improvers, Make a planter in a day, upholstery or similar.
The Adult Learn and Train office 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:

Have you ever wondered about East Asian painting and wanted to learn more? This course will cover the cultural background of East Asian Painting as well as how to paint bamboos and orchids (for beginners).
You will also have an opportunity to paint flowers from life and cover some aspects of landscape painting.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience necessary. This course is suitable for all levels. Each student will get individual attention.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have had the opportunity to:
• gain confidence in brush control
• understand composition and use of colour
• paint bamboos and orchids
• learn more about the cultural background of East Asian painting

For the session you will need to bring:

Your tutor can provide East Asian (Chinese/Japanese) Brushes and paper. However please feel free to bring along your own East Asian (Chinese/Japanese) brushes, paper and watercolours if you have them and a note pad and pencils.
Please note normal watercolour brushes are not suitable for this genre of painting.
Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.

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

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

Brief Description:

This Basic English course in Cambridge is aimed at learners who have some basic English, but are not complete beginners. The course will help you to understand and speak English with more confidence and ability. Lessons will focus on language needed for daily life in the UK and topics will include travel, shopping, visiting the doctor, where you live, going to school, sport, and so on. There will be practice for social conversations, and you will improve your vocabulary and learn to speak grammatically. The lessons will include some basic grammar, speaking and listening, pronunciation work, reading and writing. There is no formal exam associated with this course.
The course is funded per term; you may find, as most learners do, that you will need more than one term to be prepared for any higher level courses or future exams (if you choose to enter for them). If this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term (or if still available we may be able to fund you again)

Eligibility to gain a funded place:

You must be over 19 years old and have lived in the UK / an EU country for the last 3 years, assessment before placement is essential; please call the office on 01223 712340 for further information and other funding requirements. There will be some paperwork to complete. Learners are encouraged to get help from a friend/family member who can translate wording and meaning

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Some English is needed. An assessment test is needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment call the office on 01223 712340.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Welcomes and introductions, asking and answering questions about how you are, personal information.
• Health and lifestyle, daily routines, expressions of obligation.
• Holidays and travel, expressing preferences, use of gerunds and infinitives.
• Different personalities and what they do, positive and negative character traits and character adjectives.
• Shopping vocabulary, asking for what you need, different types of transport.

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

No course book is required. The tutor will supply you with photocopied material.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen/pencil

Examination Fees:

There is no exam attached to this course

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

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

Brief description:

Our English for work courses are suitable for learners where English is not their first language.   

This course is focused on people wanting to improve their English language skills for work. The level of this English for work course is intermediate. 

We will look at how to organise and look at a letter of application, use vocabulary for jobs and industries and make suggestions and give advice to someone. 

Learners will have an opportunity to give a presentation and learn to describe charts, graphs and talk about changes. We will look at how to send a business email and write a formal letter. We will also look at how to use polite telephone English and exchange opinions (how to be comfortable in agreeing, disagreeing and giving opinions). Learners will learn have to and don’t have to and common business expressions and vocabulary. We will also look at Prepositions of time, making appointments over the telephone and how to change appointments. Learners will also look at language used to report speech and questions, for example, ‘did anyone call?’. Finally, explaining and giving reasons for things, expressing feelings, likes and dislikes as well as giving and responding to advice. No textbook is needed, and course materials will be provided.  

The course is funded per term; you may find, as most learners do, that you will need more than one term to be prepared for any higher level courses or future exams (if you choose to enter for them). If this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term (or if still available we may be able to fund you again)

This course is funded through Cambridgeshire Skills: See funding eligibility below:

If you are 19 or over, have lived in an EU country for 3 or more years and are at the right level, full funding is available. You will need to supply proof of identity and full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor. 

If you are not eligible for funding but would benefit from the course, you can attend by paying a tuition fee of £140 per 10 week term.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

To confirm this course is the correct level for you an assessment test will be needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment, call the office on 01223 712340 or email learnandtrain@cap.education. 

Learning Outcomes

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

• Greetings, use of social media for work and leisure, asking questions for personal information.
• Comparing cities, explaining why you like or don’t like something, making and responding to suggestions, relative pronouns.
• Everyday myths, useful phrases and vocabulary for agreeing and disagreeing.
• Science and technology. Describing changes and trends in society, giving and responding to opinions.
• Travel and vacation vocabulary, discussing places you want to visit and things you want to do, giving advice and describing the weather.

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

The tutor will advise in the first lesson

For the first session you will need to bring:

A notebook and pen and pencil.

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

The college has many English for work levels, talk with your tutor who will advise you.

The Adult 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 each 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 and a Drawing and Painting course.
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 Sundays, 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

Upcycle your furniture and bring new life to an old favourite! This is a practical course for both beginners and advanced learners. You will start with a ‘drop in’ seat, simple chair or stool and progress to more complex projects such as an armchair or headboard. This course will include both traditional and modern upholstery techniques.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required. Contact tutor for suitability – honghtan@gmail.com

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 9 week course participants will be able to:
• Learn and use the basic principles of reupholstering
• Learn to use correctly different tools and materials of upholstery
• Treat and make good show wood
• Measure and estimate amount of top fabric needed for the project
• Strip and re-upholster correctly a drop-in dining chair, pin-cushion chair, a basic stool, a sprung stuff chair
• Complete a basic chair and progress to a more complicated chair, such as a nursing chair, cocktail chair.

Contact the tutor – Hong Tan for suitability – honghtan@gmail.com

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

Cost will depend on materials necessary for each individual project.
1) A basic set of tools such a tack lifter, wooden mallet, magnetic head hammer, pliers, measuring tape, notebook and pen
2) A regulator, double pointed needles and curved needles of various sizes (can be purchased from tutor
3) Upholstery materials such as foam, coir, tacks, waddings (can be purchased from tutor).
4) Book: Upholstery by Malcolm Hopkins. ISBN: 978-1-5048-0002-0 (Approx. £13 from new)

For the first session you will need to bring:

For the first session you will need to bring in your project – a chair, measuring tape, note book and pen

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

Progress to more advanced upholstery techniques; you may also discuss with your tutor how you want to advance your skills.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Upcycle your furniture and bring new life to an old favourite! This is a practical course for both beginners and advanced learners. You will start with a ‘drop in’ seat, simple chair or stool and progress to more complex projects such as an armchair or headboard. This course will include both traditional and modern upholstery techniques.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required. Contact tutor for suitability – honghtan@gmail.com

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 9 week course participants will be able to:
• Learn and use the basic principles of reupholstering
• Learn to use correctly different tools and materials of upholstery
• Treat and make good show wood
• Measure and estimate amount of top fabric needed for the project
• Strip and re-upholster correctly a drop-in dining chair, pin-cushion chair, a basic stool, a sprung stuff chair
• Complete a basic chair and progress to a more complicated chair, such as a nursing chair, cocktail chair.

Contact the tutor – Hong Tan for suitability – honghtan@gmail.com

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

Cost will depend on materials necessary for each individual project.
1) A basic set of tools such a tack lifter, wooden mallet, magnetic head hammer, pliers, measuring tape, notebook and pen
2) A regulator, double pointed needles and curved needles of various sizes (can be purchased from tutor
3) Upholstery materials such as foam, coir, tacks, waddings (can be purchased from tutor).
4) Book: Upholstery by Malcolm Hopkins. ISBN: 978-1-5048-0002-0 (Approx. £13 from new)

For the first session you will need to bring:

For the first session you will need to bring in your project – a chair, measuring tape, note book and pen

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

Progress to more advanced upholstery techniques; you may also discuss with your tutor how you want to advance your skills.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Upcycle your furniture and bring new life to an old favourite! This is a practical course for both beginners and advanced learners. You will start with a ‘drop in’ seat, simple chair or stool and progress to more complex projects such as an armchair or headboard. This course will include both traditional and modern upholstery techniques.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required. Contact tutor for suitability – honghtan@gmail.com

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 4 day course participants will be able to:
• Learn and use the basic principles of reupholstering
• Learn to use correctly different tools and materials of upholstery
• Treat and make good show wood
• Measure and estimate amount of top fabric needed for the project
• Strip and re-upholster correctly a drop-in dining chair, pin-cushion chair, a basic stool, a headboard
• Complete a basic chair and progress to a more complicated chair, such as a nursing chair, cocktail chair.

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

Cost will depend on materials necessary for each individual project.
1) A basic set of tools such a tack lifter, wooden mallet, magnetic head hammer, pliers, dressmaking scissors, measuring tape, notebook and pen
2) A regulator, double pointed needles and curved needles of various sizes (can be purchased from tutor
3) Upholstery materials such as foam, coir, tacks, waddings (can be purchased from tutor).
4) Book: Upholstery by Malcolm Hopkins. ISBN: 978-1-5048-0002-0 (Approx. £13 from new)

For the first session you will need to bring:

Prior to the first session you will need to make contact with the tutor: Hong Tan honghtan@gmail.com to discuss your project. On the first session bring in your project – a chair, measuring tape, note book and pen

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

Progress to more advanced upholstery techniques; you may also discuss with your tutor how you want to advance your skills.
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 try your hand at willow weaving? Come to this weekend in Cambridge and learn weaving techniques to create an oval basket using traditional basketry techniques.

The two day basketry course will teach you how to weave a medium sized oval shaped basket using willow. You will learn how to prepare willow for weaving, how to purchase supplies and how to grow your own willow.

This course will cover making a round base using a pairing weave, staking up, weaving an upsett, weaving the sides using traditional techniques and adding a border and handle.

You will learn a variety of weaves including French and English Randing, three rod wale and a rod border.

Previous Experience and Knowledge needed?

Previous basketry experience recommended.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Learn more about using willow to create functional and decorative baskets.
• Learn about the materials, preparation and tools required to make a basket.
• Create an oval basket.

Extra costs of the course?

None – all materials are included in the cost.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A notepad and pen. Please also bring a packed lunch each day

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

Look out for follow on willow weaving course, or Christmas themed courses and longer courses..

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. https://adultlearning.education/adult-learn-train/courses-2/
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