Brief Description

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1890 – 1920. It will be a basic introduction to selected art movements during this period starting with the Art Nouveau Movement, how it affected European countries, focusing upon painting, architecture and the applied arts. We will look at some smaller movements such as the dramatic painting style known as Fauvism, the’ movement’ that established Matisse, and conclude with Cubism

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

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 Art History course entitled:  The Birth of Modern Art: Expressionism to Surrealism which will start in January 2020 at Coleridge Community College

Brief Description

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1890 – 1920. It will be a basic introduction to selected art movements during this period starting with the Art Nouveau Movement, how it affected European countries, focusing upon painting, architecture and the applied arts. We will look at some smaller movements such as the dramatic painting style known as Fauvism, the’ movement’ that established Matisse, and conclude with Cubism.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have had the opportunity to:
• Interpret works of art.
• Discussing artworks with others
• Understand a little more about what Art History involves
• Meet like-minded people

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 Art History course entitled: The Birth of Modern Art: Expressionism to Surrealism which will start in January 2020 at Coleridge Community College.

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.

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.

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?

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

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

Brief Description

Over the last few decades, computers have become more and more important within the workplace. With PC use increasing and the internet becoming more accessible, computer skills and a familiarity with the internet have increasingly become a requirement for jobs.
This course will take you from basic PC and Internet skills through Word and Excel. You will also be using Gmail as a means to communicate with your tutor and peers. We build our lessons around learners’ needs so whether that’s creating tables and brochures, or using formula; this course will give you the foundation of computer skills you need to make using a PC at work easy.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this 8 week course you will be able to:

• Understand the importance of using internet and email in a safe and secure way
• Create and edit Word documents working with tables and creating simple publications.
• Use Excel to create tables and use formulas to make basic calculations such as totals
• Email documents such as those created during this course.
• Make Internet searching more productive
• Understand the use of Social Media such as Facebook & Twitter in the workplace.

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

None

For the first session, you will need to bring:

A folder to store any handouts. Note book & pen for any notes. Please bring a memory stick or there is an opportunity to buy one from your class teacher.

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

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

Brief Description

Our aim is to create favourite flavours from the Indian sub-continent to our dining table. Be it favourite take-away or any dish you liked and would like to re-create. Family friendly dishes which can be enjoyed by all. We aim to use recipes with easily available ingredients locally or from supermarkets. You will be given guidance and pointers to get the right ingredients. You will be shown a great collection of recipes which are well used and rehearsed. Each lesson begins with interactive demonstration and sampling of the dish. During the demonstration you will be given pointers such as knife skills and kitchen safety. Then you will have the chance to cook at your own pace with hands on support and guidance. Once you have finished cooking and cleaned and washed down, the following week’s recipe will be handed out so you can obtain the ingredients in plenty of time for the next lesson. The lessons are run on an informal basis, which is fun to do, whilst learning some new recipes and techniques.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

The following mentioned dishes are just ideas that can be swapped, changed and adapted towards the need of the group.
The dishes to be made over the 5 weeks are:Tikka and various variations, Madras curry, Bhuna curry, Jalfrezi etc, Biryani /Pilau rices and breads.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 5 week course learners will have the opportunity to:

• Make a range of dishes and variations discussed with confidence.
• To show modern day skills and the use of new ingredients.
• 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

You will be given an ingredients list weekly and will be asked to bring the ingredients for the following week’s recipe at a cost of between £8 to £15 (max) weekly.

For the first session you will need to bring:

£5 for basic start up ingredients and general herb and spices.

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:

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

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:

On this fun course you will use flower arranging and floristry techniques to create beautiful floral designs for a number of occasions for the spring season. Some prior flower arranging experience is of benefit but come along and be amazed at what you can create using readily available spring flowers, foliage and twigs.
We will work with a variety of medium including wet floral foam and vases to create floral designs including table centerpieces, themed work e.g. for mother’s day, and floristry. Week 1 design is included in the course fee.

Please note: there will be no class on Wednesday 22nd January or 19th February.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

A love of flowers. Some knowledge of flower arranging or floristry will be an advantage i.e. 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, seasonal floral arrangements in traditional, rustic and modern style
• Understand how to buy and prepare seasonal flowers to maximise their cut flower life
• Gain confidence and experience handling a variety of flower and foliage
• Cost a design

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 £8.50 if desired.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Your fee includes the cost of materials for the first weeks design.
Please bring strong scissors, bin bag, notebook and pen, camera (optional) to record work completed in class, an apron, hand wipes (optional).
Also a crate or semi rigid bag (e.g. supermarket bag) to transport your design.

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

Follow on course:
Workshops:
Arranging in a vase 8 feb 2020
Bouquets and gift wrap 9 Feb 2020

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).

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this one year course you will be able to:
Term 1
• Revise tenses: present, perfect, imperfect, immediate future and simple future
• Continue practising typical GCSE exam exercises, especially complex translation into French
• Revise vocabulary to talk about hobbies, sports and free time
• Talk about films, tv and music
• Better understand different types of pronouns
Term 2
• Revise food, drink and opinions and discuss different food habits around the world
• Learn about French customs and festivals and discuss our own traditions
• Talk about international festivals
• Learn the perfect infinitive
Term 3
• Describe your home, town and region
• Learn the conditional tense
• Describe your ideal place
• Practise a variety of connectives, time phrases and other useful words
• Understand possessive pronouns

Extra costs on the course for example textbook, 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.

Brief Description:

This Guitar course is suitable for you if you are a complete 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 introduce 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:
• Read written music and tablature.
• Play chords and well-known songs.
• Perform strumming, finger picking and plectrum techniques.
• Play scales with a mind to improvise.
• Replace strings and tune the guitar.
• Recognise chord symbols and music terms.

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 £6.00

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?

You could move onto the Beginners 2 course starting in April.

You could also join another course with Adult Learn and Train. You will find lots of different provision available during the day, evening and over some weekends.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. We also offer a songwriting course on a Monday evening at Parkside Community College.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This course is a progression from this year’s Improvers course and is suitable for students who have already studied Italian for about two years or who have a good understanding of the spoken language.   Learners will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a higher level, enabling them to consolidate and reinforce the language previously learned. The focus will be on conversation but grammar will also be an important component of the course and there will be homework set each week to consolidate the understanding of grammar structures. The course is based on interactive and communicative methods. The textbook used will be Nuovo Espresso 2 (the last two chapters only) for students who already have the book from the previous year, but there is no need to buy the book for new students joining the class.  Class discussions on a variety of topics will take place on a regular basis and learners will be strongly encouraged to take an active part in the lessons.

WHAT WILLL BE COVERED

Term 1

● Meeting people, things you do and don’t do in Italy, what is considered good manners and what is bad manners.

Recounting events.
● Homes in Italy. Vocabulary related to homes, rooms and furniture. Describing a house.

Describing the area where people live.
● Family in Italy. How families have changed over the past 30 or 40 years.
● Babies and children in Italy. I “Mammoni”

Term 2

● (Regional diversity. North and South.

Few facts about Italian history What legacy have the Romans left us? Who were the Etruscans? Garibaldi: a hero or a villain?
● More on food and eating habits. The Mediterranean diet. Rice in the North and pasta everywhere. Why are tomatoes so good for you?

Term 3

Depending on people’s interests and wishes we can explore more on Italian history or have a look at  a few individual cities: Rome and Florence  in particular.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the full one year course students will have revised many grammatical structures and tenses previously studied but also covered more in depth the following:

• use of prepositions
• linking words (connectives)
• stare per +infinitive
• present and perfect subjunctive (don’t worry, it will be explained !)
• Imperative mode
• Impersonal constructions
• Comparatives (taller than, better than) and superlatives (the tallest, the best)
• Idiomatic expressions

TEXT BOOK,

Course book Nuovo Espresso 2 (for those students who already have it. Mostly the last 2 chapters will be covered s the rest of the book was studied in the previous academic year.)

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 is a progression from the Intermediate course and is suitable for students who have already studied Italian for at least three years or who feel confident in understanding the language. Learners will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a more advanced level, enabling them 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 learners will be strongly encouraged to participate actively in lessons.
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 9 weeks (one term); To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all three terms (but there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

what will be covered

Term 1

• a famous Italian person :Dante
• an Italian city: FIRENZE
• an Italian film: To be discussed

Term 2

• a  famous Italian person :Giuseppe Verdi
• an Italian city: ROMA
• an Italian film: To be decided

Term 3

a famous Italian person:
Current affairs and life in Italy today
Family, children, education, work

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the one year course learners will have covered the above topics.

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

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

A ring binder, paper, dividers and pens.

Extra Costs:

Course book to be discussed in class

Brief Description:

This Japanese 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.
The course is priced for one term; to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable if you have studied Japanese for approx. 150 hours, can read and write hiragana, katakana, about 200 kanji, and 2000 words, and have developed the ability to take part in everyday conversation and read and write simple sentences.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 1st term, you will have the opportunity to learn:

• 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 2nd term 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

In the 3rd 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:

Textbook: 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:

Social anxiety can impact quality of life and limit experiences. In this 5 week course we explore and develop supportive strategies to use in social and work based environments.
The emphasis will be 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.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

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.

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

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A note pad and pen

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

Your tutor will advise you.

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. Please do not buy before the start of the course.
Approx price of book: £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.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this 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

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.
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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?

Pilates Improvers 2 in the second term
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Brief Description:

Pilates Improvers plus is a continuation of Pilates Improvers class.  It incorporates 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?

40-50 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.
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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 of at least one year or preferably more that included soldering techniques, stone setting, metal forming and patination, casting and patterning/surface texturing and all of which have been practiced at home or in other classes within the 12 months.

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, some     different home silver casting methods and basic stone shaping.
• 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. You are free to purchase stones yourself for the guided projects but please keep to the size & shape suggested by your tutor.

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, and all long hair ties back 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.
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Brief Description

In this interactive Spanish for beginners course you will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations in Spanish speaking countries (Spain and 20 Latin American countries). You will develop your speaking and writing skills through listening reading and interacting with your Spanish native speaker tutor along with your classmates in a relaxing and enjoyable class. Your interests, needs and goals will be taken into consideration to make the learning experience appealing and meaningful. To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend three terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience needed

This is the 2nd term so you will need approx 20 hours previous experience.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the one-year course you will have the opportunity to learn how to:

First Term:

• Greet people, give and ask for personal information (name, age, profession, nationality, etc).
• Express intention and motive of what you do (why you want to learn Spanish or travel to Spain or Latin America).
• Describe Spanish Speaking countries -or those of learners- and their main features (culture, food, music, art and weather) -Verb SER-.
• Express existence -Hay (there is/there are)- and location (Verb ESTAR).

 Second Term:

• Go shopping (ask for products, price and express preference and need).
• Introduce your family.
• Describe people (physical appearance and personality).
• Express likes and dislikes (Verb GUSTAR).
• Explain your daily routine (Reflexive Verbs).

 Third Term:

• Order food and drinks in a restaurant or bar.
• Describe towns, local areas, their amenities and services.
• Give and ask for directions (Tourism and sightseeing).
• Explain past experiences (Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto -Present Perfect-).
• Talk about skills and abilities.

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

Aula Internacional I, New Edition (bilingual version), Students Book 1 with exercises and CD. Publisher: Difusión-European Schoolbooks. ISBN 978-84-15846-77-2 (approx. £20)

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

A notebook and pen

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Learners will be able to proceed to the Spanish Improvers course.
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