Brief Description:

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1880–1920. It will be a basic introduction to the main art movements during this period including the Pre-Raphaelites, Impressionism and The Glasgow Style. Selected artists and their work will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how the periods linked together, and why these particular artists and their works were so important during this era.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Interpret a work of art.
• Enjoy discussing artworks with others
• Understand a little more about what Art History involves
• Meet like-minded people

About Your Tutor:

My name is Lisa Fretwell. I have been teaching Art History since completing my MA in 2009 to adults I a variety of settings within Cambridgeshire.  I also teach Feltmaking and Stained glass day and evening classes as well as make book illustrations.

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

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and notepad.

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

Enroll onto the follow-on Art History course entitled:  Art Nouveau to Abstraction which will start in September at Coleridge Community College.

Brief Description

The foundational elements of Ballroom dancing will be taught, focusing on additional elements of Waltz, Quickstep, and Social Foxtrot, will be taught, building on the foundations laid down in the beginners’ course.

By the end of the course 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.

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.

Mostly, it’s fun!

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.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Athletic ability is required: the course is not suitable for those who are motion impaired. This course is in its second term so some experience is needed. Contact the office with queries and the tutor will contact you to check suitability.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Complete an amalgamation of fundamental figures in Waltz, Social Foxtrot, Cha cha, and Rumba.
• Understand the principles of inside and outside of turn as applied to Waltz and Social Foxtrot.
• Understand the difference between heel leads, and steps taken on ball of foot.
• Have a basic grasp of Cuban hip action, as applied in Cha cha and Rumba.

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

None

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?

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

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 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

About Your Tutor:

Domenico Petrelli

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

If you choose to wear Steel Toe Capped Boots (which we recommend), these will cost 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. 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?

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

You will be guided through the purchase of fabrics and patterns. You will learn how to make basic pattern alterations, cut out, assemble and fit your garments. As well as this, you will be taught basic dressmaking techniques and make samples to practice your skills. There will be plenty of help with lockstitch and over lock sewing machines, if required. For the more advanced learner, you will be encouraged to make more complicated garments.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

All people interested in dressmaking from beginners to the more experienced wanting to brush up their skills.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course (full academic year – 3 terms) you will have the opportunity to:
Beginners:
• know how to use a lockstitch and overlock sewing machines
• learn how to use a domestic dressmaking pattern
• understand the importance of a well fitted garment
• know how to assemble a garment in the correct order
• learn a variety of dressmaking skills e.g. inserting zips, different seam finishes, pockets, hems.
Intermediates:
• appreciate how to use a variety of fabrics e.g. stretch, velvet.
• learn a variety of dressmaking skills to produce a professional finish e.g. attaching collars, cuffs, pockets, button.
• make garments including more complicated skills and processes
Advanced:
• work on achieving a professional finish to your garments
• make more complicated garments e.g. coats, jackets.
• alter patterns
• use luxurious fabrics
• work more independently

About Your Tutor:

Sally Tilley has been dressmaking domestically and commercially for the past 20 years. She studied at Loughborough College of Art and worked briefly as a fashion designer before moving into teaching textiles. Since leaving the industry she has continued to take on commission work and teach dressmaking and pattern cutting courses.

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

In order to make a garment you will need to purchase fabric, a pattern and a sewing kit which includes: stitch scissors, dressmaking shears, steel pins, and tape measure. All of these will be discussed in the first session. Each student will also need at least one metre of fabric to make their samples, an old sheet or quilt cover is ideal.

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will need to bring a note book, tape measure, pencil and pen.
I would advise all beginners not to buy a pattern and fabric before the first session.

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

The tutor will advise you.

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

Brief Description:

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
This whole year course is for adults wanting to achieve a qualification in Functional Skills English (up to and including Level 2). You will study a range of English skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – based upon real-life settings. Functional skills are practical skills in English that allow learners to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. These courses are not suitable for learning English as a foreign language.

The classes are generally small, you may join throughout the year, subject to a place being available. Assessments are offered through City and Guilds after 45 hours teaching. You will need to attend an initial assessment prior to starting the course, where it will be discussed if you meet the criteria for a funded place.

Call the office on 01223 712340 for an initial chat about this course.

The course runs term-time (no classes during school holidays) from 19th September 2018 until the end of June 2018; there will be an opportunity to sit assessments early May.

To gain an ESFA funded place you will need to complete an assessment of eligibility, undertake an initial diagnostic assessment and are required to complete the appropriate enrolment form. Funding is linked to 90% attendance and completion of the set homework tasks. Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. During the first five weeks you will be assessed through the lessons and by homework to confirm that a Functional Skills qualification (at a level appropriate to your initial assessment) is attainable.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required. All learners are required to attend an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
This course is funded by the ESFA, regular attendance throughout the length of the course is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 30 week course you will have the opportunity to:

• develop skills and understanding which will help you feel more confident in using English in everyday life.
• gain confidence in speaking, listening and communicating
• develop your reading level and reading comprehension
• write in a variety of contexts for a variety of everyday uses: letters, emails, fiction, formal/informal writing.
• review your progress regularly with the tutor and individual progress will be monitored and recorded on regular basis through the use of ILPs, tutor notes and feedback.
• assess your progress through a functional skills qualification / assessment.

About Your Tutor:

Emma Miller is a fully qualified English teacher, specialising in Functional Skills at all levels. She has also taught ESOL classes for number of years, tutoring learners of all ages and abilities.

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

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen

Examination Fees:

You will be required to sign a form agreeing to exam dates. Fees are only incurred if you do not attend exam dates as agreed.

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

Progress to a post Level 2 English course (maybe GCSE). At the end of the course you will be given one-to-one information and advice as required, to ensure that appropriate progression routes are clearly identified.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON 15TH MAY

Brief Description:

Arrange cut summer flowers in a variety of interesting ways on this course using flower arranging and floristry techniques.
Be amazed at what you can create using readily available summer flowers and foliage. We will work with wet floral foam and vases to create a variety of floral designs including table centre pieces, themed work and floristry. Some prior flower arranging experience will be of benefit. Materials for week 1 are included in the course fee.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

A love of flowers. Some knowledge of flower arranging or floristry will be an advantage ie prior course or workshop or have made flowers for friends

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Create stylish traditional and modern, seasonal and festive floral designs
• Understand how to buy and prepare seasonal flowers to maximise their cut flower life
• Gain confidence and experience handling a variety of cut plant material
• Employ secure floral mechanics in your arrangements
• Estimate the commercial cost of a design

About Your Tutor:

Helen Allen has many years’ experience in floral design with her creations appearing in international magazines. She won ‘student of the year’ for her ANC floristry exam. Being freelance as ‘Verdila flowers’ she teaches to many different groups including sheltered schemes, and is busy with wedding and event work especially in the summer months

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

You will provide your own flowers and foliage each week although the tutor can provide some flowers and foliage for a reasonable price.
Expect to pay around £10 a week for flowers although actual price will depend upon the design and where you shop. It will be much less if you have your own foliage or flower and berry source.
A starter pack containing containers used on the course, basic floristry equipment, foam, dish, tape, wires etc. may be purchased at the start of the course for your convenience at approx. £15. Floristry scissors are available to order for £8.00 if desired.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Your fee includes the cost of materials for the first weeks design.

Strong scissors, Binbag, notebook and pen, camera (optional) to record work completed in class. Apron, hand wipes. Also a crate or semi rigid bag (eg supermarket bag) to transport your design.

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

Saturday Floral workshops at Coleridge or Trumpington
Eg: 18 May 2019 10:00-14:00 ‘Summer cone including succulents’
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This class will introduce you to key structures through a variety of authentic reading, writing and listening materials. A variety of class activities will be used including role-play, games, listening to audio clips, French songs and viewing of French films. You will be encouraged to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of topics, linked to everyday situations.
There is a test at the end of each term, as well as weekly homework and continuous informal assessment performed through class activities. The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

If you have already studied French for one year (60 hours) or have completed the Beginners course and have a good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language; covering the following topics:
Term 1:
• getting to know people and explaining your reasons for learning French
• describing your daily routine and telling the time
• talking about hobbies and sports
• describing properties and understanding property descriptions
• learn how to use adjectives
• shopping for clothes and expressing your opinion

Term 2:
• ask for directions
• ask for help and report a problem
• talk about holiday plans
• describe the weather
• describe past holidays
• learn how to form the perfect tense (past)

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one year (3 terms) course, you will have the opportunity to:
Term 3:
• say how you feel and talk about parts of the body
• ask for advice from the doctor/pharmacist and follow instructions
• send and reply to an invitation
• describe people’s appearances
• follow a recipe
• talk about what you used to do (imperfect tense) and what you will do in the future (simple future tense)

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

You will continue using the course pack from the Beginners course. (BBC Talk French: Complete. ISBN: 9781406679212)

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so bring along a notebook or folder and something to write with.

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

Learners can proceed to French Intermediate 1 after the full year of Improvers (3 terms).
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course is a progression from the Improvers course or to further one’s French language if returning to the language or after the completion of at least two years’ introductory course. The class will introduce key structures through a variety of authentic reading, writing and listening materials. A variety of class activities will be used including role-play, games, listening to audio clips, French songs and viewing of French films. Learners will be encouraged to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of topics, linked to everyday situations.
There is a test at the end of each term, as well as weekly homework and continuous informal assessment performed through class activities. The course is priced for 9 weeks (one term); To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

The course is suitable for learners who have already studied French for two years or have completed the Improvers course and have a good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language. Learners should have a sufficient vocabulary to describe people, places and situations and be able to express their opinions with simple sentences. They should also have an adequate knowledge of personal pronouns and the indicative verbs (present, immediate future and past perfect tenses).

This is the second term you should have an additional approx. 20 hours experience covering the following:
• Revise the present tense, the perfect tense, the imperfect tense and the two future tenses.
• Understand the difference between the perfect tense and the imperfect tense
• Learn vocabulary to describe appearance and personality
• Better understanding of different types of pronouns
• Practise the imperative command

Term 2
• Learn the conditional tense
• Learn the pluperfect tense, the conditional perfect tense and the future perfect tense
• Discuss the environment, its problems and possible situations
• Learn how to form adverbs
• Learn vocabulary to describe feelings and emotions

Learning Outcomes:

Term 3
• Learn the present subjunctive mood
• Learn vocabulary to talk about TV and films
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology
• Practise a variety of connectives, time phrases and other useful words
• Practise more complex translation into French

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

The tutor will discuss which text book to purchase in the 1st class.

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so bring along a notebook or folder and something to write with.

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

Learners can proceed to more advanced French courses
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Requirements:

Some basic understanding of photography and the desire to experiment, digital bridge or DSLR camera with manual controls, tripod.

Session 1 – Photography basics
Light, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure, etc. – we will cover all this term and gain an understanding in a fun manner using digital cameras and experimenting

Session 2 – Motion blur
How to create these cool images of blurred cars, blurred people, light trails, etc.? The basics of motion blur using shutter speed and panning techniques. An outdoor practical session

Session 3 – Still life
Whether is arranging flowers or making Lego sculptures, in this session you will learn some composition basics and how to control the camera aperture to redefine your composition.

Session 4 – Gel time
Fun with gels and light! Create abstract images using every day things like hair gel, fruits and vegetables, etc. Learn the basics of lighting using a single spot light (a night stand light will do!) or a torch.

Session 5 – Freeze!
Learn how to freeze water and create cool images of water bubbles and water splashes

Session 6 – Portraits
How to make professional looking portraits in your own home without any expensive equipment

Session 7 – Cambridge Streets
This session is a competition for best street photography photo – a group visit to Cambridge City centre.

Session 8 – Editing, Printing and Presentation
Preparation for the closing session – print and present your work; digital portfolios, websites, printing, framing and presenting

Session 9 – Group Exhibition
Let’s show the world your work!

Brief Description

This course is suitable for you if you are a beginner with little or no musical knowledge or experience. Techniques and skills will be aimed at preparing you to play any style of guitar music. The course will provide an introduction to reading music and tablature, successful tuning and replacing strings, playing/performance techniques and building a repertoire of songs and exercises. You will need to bring your own guitar to classes.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
1. Read music and understand musical terms to the 3rd level
2. Play major, minor and pentatonic scales with a mind to improvise
3. Extend repertoire of songs to the third level
4. Increase knowledge of chords and music theory and it’s use in more challenging material.
5. Develop picking, finger style and strumming techniques through study of new material

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

Cost of a method book available from the tutor at the first session. Approximate cost £5.50

For the first session you will need to bring:

One working guitar; acoustic, classical or steel string.

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 course will build upon the knowledge learnt in the first two terms. This course is a progression from the Improvers course and is suitable for you if have already studied Italian for at least one and a half years. You will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a higher level, enabling you to consolidate and reinforce the language previously learned. The focus will be on conversation and everyday situations. Grammar will also be an important component of the course. The course is based on interactive and communicative methods. A variety of class activities will be used including dialogues, conversation, listening to CDs and viewing the “videocorso” which accompanies the textbook Nuovo Espresso 2 . Class discussions on a variety of topics will take place on a regular basis and you will be strongly encouraged to express your views and opinions. Weekly homework will be set. The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is the third term, you should have approximately 30 hours experience covering the following:
Term 1
● Shopping for clothes and other items
● When I was young (looking at the imperfect tense)
● Describing people (physically and in terms of personality)
● Looking at the verb PIACERE
● Use of the past tense compared to the imperfect
● Expressions of time
● Altered nouns (endings in -ino, -etto, -one)
● Conditional Mode
● Some phrasal expressions (farcela, andarsene)

Term 2
● Making a proposal (accepting and refusing an invitation)
● Travelling and types of holidays
● More on food and eating habits. The Mediterranean diet
● Health
● Stare +gerundio (the continuous tense)
● Direct and indirect pronouns and their position in a sentence
● Relative pronouns che and cui
● The verb volerci (= it takes)

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one year course you will have covered the following main topics:

Term 3
● Sports and types of sport which you practice and enjoy
● Work and employment in Italy
● Recounting events
● House and home
● Imperative mode
● Conjunctions
● Stare per (+ infinitive)
● Impersonal constructions
● Idiomatic expressions

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

Course book Nuovo Espresso 2

For the first session you will need to bring:

A ring binder, paper, dividers and pens.

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

Learners will be able to proceed to the Upper Intermediate course after 3 terms of this Intermediate course.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course follows on from the first term’s knowledge and is a progression from the Intermediate course and is suitable for you if you have already studied Italian for at least three years. Learners will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a more advanced level, enabling them to begin to understand authentic materials from the Italian media and modern literature. The course will be based on interactive and communicative methods and will be taught entirely in Italian. A variety of activities will be used, including group discussions, reading of slightly longer texts on cultural topics, looking in particular at some Italian cities and some famous people who have played a vital role in shaping the thoughts, art or literature of the Country.
Conversation on a variety of topics will take place on a regular basis and you will be strongly encouraged to prepare something to say at home first and then participate actively in lessons.
You will be able to communicate in Italian in most common situations using appropriate structures and range of vocabulary.
We may look at a famous Italian film and discuss it as a class, with particular reference to the society and historical context in which it is set.
The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is the third term, you should have approximately 30 hours experience covering the following:
Term 1
● highlights of Italian history
● their food and their traditions
● Italian cities (one or two)

Term 2
● Some more highlights of Italian history
● A few interesting personalities
● Their influence on Italian art and culture
Term 3
● Some more highlights of Italian history
● Current affairs and life in Italy today
● Artists and cinema

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one year course you will have covered the following main topics:

You will have also studied the following points of grammar:
● revision of main tenses (present, past, future, imperfect and conditional)
● the past historic
● introduction to the subjunctive
● passive form
● revision and consolidation of pronouns
● different conjunctions

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

Course book to be discussed in the first class. Approx cost: £10 – £20.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A ring binder, paper, dividers and pens.

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

Learners will be able to proceed to the Pre–Advanced course from September 2019.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course is based on a comprehensive approach, developing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, in order to cultivate overall competence in Japanese. You will become proficient in sentence structure and grammar through the study of a variety of different topics from Japanese geography and history to pop culture. On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N4 or N3.
To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have approx. 150 hours experience. This is the second term, in the first term the tutor covered the following:
• Dealing at the bank
• Potential verbs
• Volitional form
• あげる/くれる/もらう
• Accommodations in Japan
• Interesting experiences in Japan
• I hear that
• Transitivity pairs

In the spring term (10 weeks) you will have the opportunity to learn:
• Job hunting
• Manga
• Write letters and E-mail
• Honorific verbs
• Giving respectful advice
• Extra-modest expressions/humble expressions

Learning Outcomes:

In the summer term  you will have the opportunity to learn:
• Questions with in larger sentences
• Passive sentences
• Causative sentences/ causative-passive sentences
• Four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using natural language
• to recognize and use correct grammatical structures and communication strategies
• around 400 kanji and 2500 words to develop the ability to converse, read and write about matters of a general nature
• language required for writing a letter or thesis
• contemporary Japanese customs, culture and social

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

Text book: げんき2, “An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Genki 2” second edition ISBN 978-4-7890-1443-4. The cost is approximately £35 from Amazon.

For the first session you will need to bring:

It is highly recommended that you purchase the specific course textbook before the first lesson, once the college has confirmed your course is running.

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

You will be able to proceed to a Japanese Advanced course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This five-week course will encourage learners to develop and explore the causes and symptoms of anxiety in a supportive environment, with the emphasis on creating individual plans to manage and work through situations that provoke anxiety.
This course is also suitable to family members who would like to learn more about this topic.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Explore the types, causes and symptoms of anxiety.
• Develop individual coping strategies.
• Explore the importance of lifestyle changes that can improve and enhance wellbeing.
• Know how to access appropriate help during, and after the course has ended.

About Your Tutor:

Carolyn Nilsen is an experienced tutor with a lifelong interest in supporting people living with depression.
Carolyn has a background in nursing, mental health, and learning disabilities.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Writing materials.

Brief Description:

This five-week course will encourage learners to develop and explore the causes and symptoms of anxiety in a supportive environment, with the emphasis on creating individual plans to manage and work through situations that provoke anxiety.
This course is also suitable to family members who would like to learn more about this topic.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Explore the types, causes and symptoms of anxiety.
• Develop individual coping strategies.
• Explore the importance of lifestyle changes that can improve and enhance wellbeing.
• Know how to access appropriate help during, and after the course has ended.

About Your Tutor:

Carolyn Nilsen is an experienced tutor with a lifelong interest in supporting people living with depression.
Carolyn has a background in nursing, mental health, and learning disabilities.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Writing materials.

Brief Description

This intermediate level course is run as preparation for those wishing to take the Preliminary English Test (PET) examination, although taking the exam is not a requirement of the course. The PET level demonstrates that you can deal with everyday English and it is widely accepted as a qualification representing general competence in English (CEFR Level B1). At this level you should be able to cope with a variety of everyday situations, communicating with a good level of confidence and accuracy.
The course will cover all four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
To access information on exam centres offering this qualification/ booking deadlines and dates for the exam please go onto the website: www.cambridgeenglish.org You will also be able to access exam practice papers.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

An assessment test is needed for placement purposes. A £5 charge is payable at the time of assessment. This cost is redeemable against your course fee. To book an appointment call the office on 01223 712340.
You will need to have an intermediate level of English.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Have a good understanding of the main grammatical structures and use different tense with confidence.
• Significantly increase your vocabulary and knowledge of day-to-day English phrases, idioms etc.
• Improve your ability to use functional and social language for day-to-day life
• Understand natural spoken English in context.
• Familiarise yourself with the exam format and develop exam techniques

Examination Fees:

Your tutor will advise you on venues, dates and prices of exams. This course only covers tuition in preparation for exam – no certification fee is included in the cost of the course.

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

You will need to buy a textbook. Gold Preliminary Coursebook with CD-ROM
Series: Gold Author: Walsh, Clare & Warwick, Lindsay Publisher: Pearson ELT
ISBN: 9781292124933 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2015 Level: B1+ Intermediate
Price: £30.50
You might also like to purchase a bilingual dictionary. Your tutor will be able to advise on which dictionary to suit you, so consult your tutor before you decide!

For the first session you will need to bring:

A4 file, notebook and pen/pencil

Examination Fees:

To access information on exam centers offering this qualification/ booking deadlines and dates for the exam please go onto the website: www.cambridgeopencentre.org

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

Enrol on the English First Certificate course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This course aims to enable you to acquire the painting and drawing skills and knowledge to express your own ideas and emotions and to analyse and enjoy the work of other artists. Topics covered will be: drawing, colour, tone, perspective and composition.
The course is priced per 9 weeks (one term); you may find, as many learners do, that you will want to continue for more than one term; if this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this 9 week course participants will be able to:
• Reach a reasonable standard of drawing skill and use a sketch book properly
• Have acquired basic painting skills and knowledge of colour
• Have an understanding of texture and simple composition
• Understand and use perspective to create 3D form
• Use all knowledge to analyse and understand the work of other artists

About Your Tutor:

David Ashpole has been teaching drawing, painting, graphic design, pottery, paper sculpture and calligraphy for over 50 years to secondary and adult learners.

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

Materials will be discussed at the first session.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Sketch book and a selection of HB graphite graded pencils.

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

Re-enrol onto another art course, the tutor will discuss possibilities.
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 beginners pattern cutting in women’s wear, using block pattern manipulation techniques. Using your own measurements you will produce a set of basic blocks, and learn how to adapt them to create different styles and your own designs.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Some previous dressmaking experience will be beneficial.

Learning Outcomes:

The 30 week course will be organised in the following way:
Term 1
• Draft a skirt block using your own measurements
• Learn how to adapt the block to produce different styles
• Design and make a skirt
Term 2/3
• Draft a complete bodice block using your own measurements
• Learn how to adapt the block to produce different styles
• Design and make a blouse
Term 3 (last 5 weeks)
• Draft a trouser block using your own measurements

About Your Tutor:

Sally Tilley has been dressmaking domestically and commercially for the past 20 years. She studied at Loughborough College of Art and worked briefly as a fashion designer before moving into teaching textiles. Since leaving the industry she has continued to take on commission work and teach dressmaking and pattern cutting courses.

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

1. Sewing kit which includes: stitch scissors, dressmaking shears, steel pins and metric tape measure.
2. Paper scissors, Pritt stick, calico, pattern cutting paper (this can be purchased from the tutor), metre rule, square and ¼ scale pattern master (this will be discussed in the first lesson as they are purchased from Morplan).
3. You will need a sewing machine at home to enable you to complete the homework.
4. Metric Pattern Cutting for Women’s Wear, Winifred Aldrich. ISBN 978-1-4051-7567-8

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will need to bring a tape measure, scissors, pencil and pen. We will provide A3 paper.

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

Advanced course, discuss with the tutor.
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 beginners pattern cutting in women’s wear, using block pattern manipulation techniques. Using your own measurements you will produce a set of basic blocks, and learn how to adapt them to create different styles and your own designs.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Some previous dressmaking experience will be beneficial.

Learning Outcomes:

The 30 week course will be organised in the following way:
Term 1
• Draft a skirt block using your own measurements
• Learn how to adapt the block to produce different styles
• Design and make a skirt
Term 2/3
• Draft a complete bodice block using your own measurements
• Learn how to adapt the block to produce different styles
• Design and make a blouse
Term 3 (last 5 weeks)
• Draft a trouser block using your own measurements

About Your Tutor:

Sally Tilley has been dressmaking domestically and commercially for the past 20 years. She studied at Loughborough College of Art and worked briefly as a fashion designer before moving into teaching textiles. Since leaving the industry she has continued to take on commission work and teach dressmaking and pattern cutting courses.

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

1. Sewing kit which includes: stitch scissors, dressmaking shears, steel pins and metric tape measure.
2. Paper scissors, Pritt stick, calico, pattern cutting paper (this can be purchased from the tutor), metre rule, square and ¼ scale pattern master (this will be discussed in the first lesson as they are purchased from Morplan).
3. You will need a sewing machine at home to enable you to complete the homework.
4. Metric Pattern Cutting for Women’s Wear, Winifred Aldrich. ISBN 978-1-4051-7567-8

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will need to bring a tape measure, scissors, pencil and pen. We will provide A3 paper.

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

Advanced course, discuss with the tutor.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

You will start practicing beginner level exercises to help improve posture, mobility, muscular strength and breathing technique. Each session will aim to build and develop from the previous session. This workout is designed to help you develop leaner, longer-looking muscles, establish core strength and stability and heighten mind-body awareness.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This will be the third term so you will need to have some experience. The tutor will be happy to advise you if the course is suitable.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Enhance body awareness
• Improve muscle strength
• Learn breathing technique
• Improve posture

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

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Comfortable clothing that you can move in, trainers, socks and a bottle of water.

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

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

Brief Description:

Pilates Improvers incorporate exercises to help improve posture, mobility, muscular strength and breathing technique. Each session will aim to build and develop on from the previous session. This workout is designed to help participants develop leaner, longer-looking muscles, establish core strength and stability and heighten mind-body awareness.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

20-30 hours tuition

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Enhance body awareness
• Improve muscle strength
• Learn breathing technique
• Improve posture

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

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Comfortable clothing that you can move in, trainers and water bottle.

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

Make some stunning jewellery by releasing your creative impulse and learn more about this incredibly fulfilling craft. Use the skills you’ve 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.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Previous knowledge is essential. This could be from other jewellery classes that included soldering techniques, stone setting, metal forming and patination, casting and patterning/surface texturing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Handle and recognise specialist 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 patination and 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

This course includes £15 of silver, you will have the option of purchasing more silver and gem stones from the tutor if required.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Bring a Pen – tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
PLEASE NOTE: for Health and Safety reasons you must not wear open-toe shoes/sandals as it is a workshop environment.

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

Start own business or take further education classes or take focussed specialist courses.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.