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Time
September 20 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm - June 12 (Wednesday) 8:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
30 evenings (2.5 hrs) plus 5 Saturdays (5 hours)
Course details
The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year,
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Course details
The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade).
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
General content headings are number, algebra, ratio proportion and rates of change, geometry and measure, probability, statistics. The majority of the course will cover the Foundation syllabus; the tutor will use Higher Tier extension materials where appropriate and the college offers learners the option to be entered into the Higher Tier exams, however this option requires learners to independently study in their own time.
Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5. Higher tier: grades 4 to 9.
The course will be held face to face in centre and runs the whole year including five mandatory exam preparation Saturday day schools. A full schedule of dates will be given out on the first session; we will do our best not to change any dates, but this occasionally happens due to unforeseen circumstances.
Saturday dates: 11th November 2023, 9th December 2023, 3rd February 2024, 9th March 2024, 11th May 2024.
The course will be taught as a linear course and certification is available in May/June 2024, the qualification consists of three equally weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in May/June 2024. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator exam; a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.
GCSE maths is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend taught classes for 100 hours, and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory content – through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. You will need to spend more time self-studying certain topics to bring your skills up to the required level. You are required to have independent study skills, and to set yourself appropriate goals and targets. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn, and you will be liable for the full cost of the course.
PLEASE NOTE: GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed. Provisional dates are: Thursday 16/5/24 (morning), Monday 3/6/24 (morning) and Monday 10/6/24 (morning). These will be confirmed by the exam board in due course.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:
develop a positive attitude to mathematics;
consolidate basic skills and meet appropriately challenging work;
apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems;
think and communicate mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
appreciate the place and use of mathematics in society;
apply mathematical concepts to situations arising in their own lives;
understand the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;
acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
acquire a firm foundation for further study.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).
Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK.
You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
If the assessor feels this course is not suitable in the initial assessment period they will signpost learners to alternative, more appropriate courses.
Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties
The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to provide the relevant supporting documents to the office if you require additional time or access arrangements for exams. Please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years (by JCQ), and those granted by universities are not valid for GCSE exams.
Extra costs on the course for example textbook, materials or equipment
All learners: Textbook – approx. cost £20 Full Details TBC
You will need a maths set comprising of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.
There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.
You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11
Examination Fees:
Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen, we will discuss which calculator to get.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Progress to a post GCSE course – further / higher education, employment, volunteering or GCE A level.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment or email office@adultlearning.education
Tutor
Lorraine CarltonI completed my B.Ed in Mathematics at Homerton College, Cambridge in 1989. I have also gained a Level 4 Qualification subject specialism in adult teaching. Since then, I have taught in a variety of settings, focussing mainly on adults. I have taught Adult Maths classes (both Functional Skills and GCSE) for over 21 years.
Time
September 21 (Thursday) 6:00 pm - June 6 (Thursday) 8:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
30 evenings plus 5 Saturdays
Course details
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 is a one year course that
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Course details
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 is a one year course that will enable you to take the GCSE exam in May/June 2024 (Dates TBC by exam board).
The exams consist of two papers, Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing and Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives. Both are worth 50%. There is also a non-examination assessment in spoken language.
It is also necessary to give a presentation or speech.
The funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or above, within one academic year (equivalent to the old C grade). There is no tier for English GCSE so all grades are available.
This course starts in September 2023. Day and Time: Thursday 6.00 – 8.30 pm. Venue: Coleridge Community College.
Each week regular homework will be given which is directly linked to the class session and completion of this will enable you to make sense of the class work and for you to prepare for the exams. Good organisation will help you to get the most from the course. You will need to keep notes, be able to proofread and check writing tasks for errors and to speak in front of others in an assessed environment. Classes are informal and work very much on a communal basis where all are invited to share their viewpoints and ideas.
This is a challenging exam, and you must already be proficient at correctly using punctuation, grammar and spellings.
The course runs the whole year. Weekday sessions are 2.5 hours long, Saturdays are 5 hours long; attendance in the evening and on the allocated Saturdays is mandatory. There will be (up to) thirty evening sessions and five Saturdays.
A full schedule of confirmed dates will be given on the first session; we will do our best not to change any dates, but this occasionally happens due to unforeseen circumstances.
Saturday dates: 14th October 2023, 2nd December 2023, 10th February 2024, 23rd March 2024, 18th May 2024.
PLUS 20 hours mandatory online content
GCSE English is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend taught classes for 100 hours, face to face in centre and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory on-line/homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course.
Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying to bring your skills up to the required level.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course.
PLEASE NOTE: The final GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed for the exam dates. Provisional dates are: Thursday 23/5/24 (morning) and Thursday 6/6/24 (morning). These will be confirmed by the exam board in due course.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
Candidates should have studied English to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent). Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK. All learners are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
If the assessor feels this course is not suitable in the initial assessment period they will signpost learners to alternative, more appropriate courses.
ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXAMS / LEARNING DIFFICULTIES:
The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to provide the relevant supporting documents to the office if you require additional time or access arrangements for exams. Please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years (by JCQ), and those granted by universities are not valid for GCSE exams.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:
• Take the GCSE Exam in English Language
• Express yourself well when speaking
• Structure and plan your writing effectively
• Read actively and critically, reading for meaning and subtlety
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
Pens, pencils, highlighters, A4 lined paper and a ring binder
EXAMINATION FEES:
Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.
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TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Please email office@adultlearning.education or call the office on 01223 712340
Tutor
Emma MillerEmma Miller is a Media Studies graduate and has just completed an MA in Criminology. She is a feminist theorist whose areas of expertise are in trafficking, terrorism and violent crime. Emma has 12 years of experience teaching in the adult education sector.
Time
September 23 (Saturday) 9:30 am - June 15 (Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Online
length of course
30 sessions online (2.5 hours each), 5 sessions in centre (5 hours each)
Course details
The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year,
READ MORE
Course details
The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade).
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
General content headings are number, algebra, ratio proportion and rates of change, geometry and measure, probability, statistics. The majority of the course will cover the Foundation syllabus; the tutor will use Higher Tier extension materials where appropriate and the college offers learners the option to be entered into the Higher Tier exams, however this option requires learners to independently study in their own time.
Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5. Higher tier: grades 4 to 9.
The course runs for 30 live-streamed online sessions, and runs the whole year, including five in person mandatory exam preparation Saturday day schools which are held at Coleridge Community College. Live-streamed Saturday sessions are 2.5 hours long, face to face in centre Saturdays are 5 hours long. A full schedule of dates will be given out on the first session; we will do our best not to change any dates, but this occasionally happens due to unforeseen circumstances. To participate in the live-streamed online classes, you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser. Your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera.
Saturday dates (in centre): 11th November 2023, 9th December 2023, 3rd February 2024, 9th March 2024, 11th May 2024.
The course will be taught as a linear course and certification is available in May/June 2024, the qualification consists of three equally weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in May/June 2024. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator exam; a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.
GCSE maths is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend taught classes for 100 hours, and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory content – through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. You will need to spend more time self-studying certain topics to bring your skills up to the required level. You are required to have independent study skills, and to set yourself appropriate goals and targets. Your tutor will assess your progress through the lessons and by homework.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn, and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. .
PLEASE NOTE: GCSE exams will take place in-person during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed. Provisional dates are: Thursday 16/5/24 (morning), Monday 3/6/24 (morning) and Monday 10/6/24 (morning). These will be confirmed by the exam board in due course.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:
- develop a positive attitude to mathematics;
- consolidate basic skills and meet appropriately challenging work;
- apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems;
- think and communicate mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
- appreciate the place and use of mathematics in society;
- apply mathematical concepts to situations arising in their own lives;
- understand the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;
- acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
- acquire a firm foundation for further study.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).
Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK.
You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
If the assessor feels this course is not suitable in the initial assessment period they will signpost learners to alternative, more appropriate courses.
Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties
The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to provide the relevant supporting documents to the office if you require additional time or access arrangements for exams. Please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years (by JCQ), and those granted by universities are not valid for GCSE exams.
Extra costs on the course for example textbook, materials or equipment
All learners: Textbook – approx. cost £20 Full Details TBC
You will need a maths set consisting of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.
There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.
You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11
Examination Fees:
Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen, we will discuss which calculator to get.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Progress to a post GCSE course – further / higher education, employment, volunteering or GCE A level.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment or email office@adultlearning.education
Tutor
Lorraine CarltonI completed my B.Ed in Mathematics at Homerton College, Cambridge in 1989. I have also gained a Level 4 Qualification subject specialism in adult teaching. Since then, I have taught in a variety of settings, focussing mainly on adults. I have taught Adult Maths classes (both Functional Skills and GCSE) for over 21 years.
Time
October 30 (Monday) 6:15 pm - May 20 (Monday) 8:30 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
24 weeks
Course details
This whole year course is funded for adults who have below Level 2 Functional Maths skills – it will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday
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Course details
This whole year course is funded for adults who have below Level 2 Functional Maths skills – it will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position and gain a qualification.
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you aged 19 or over?
You will need to complete an initial assessment prior to starting the course, where it will be discussed if you meet the criteria for a funded place.
The course runs term-time (no classes during school holidays) from 30th October 2023 until 20th May 2024; you will sit the assessment after 55 hours of lessons.
This course will be held face to face in centre.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework.
By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
Develop skills and understanding which will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position.
Improve your use of numbers, measuring and handling data.
Develop the skill of ‘Representing’: select the mathematics and information to model a situation.
Develop the skill of ‘Analysing’: process and use mathematics.
Develop the skill of ‘Interpreting’: interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
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.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience required. All learners are required to attend an initial assessment / screening of Maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
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, calculator.
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 Maths 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 Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment or email office@adultlearning.education
Tutor
Lorraine CarltonI completed my B.Ed in Mathematics at Homerton College, Cambridge in 1989. I have also gained a Level 4 Qualification subject specialism in adult teaching. Since then, I have taught in a variety of settings, focussing mainly on adults. I have taught Adult Maths classes (both Functional Skills and GCSE) for over 21 years.
Time
October 31 (Tuesday) 9:30 am - May 21 (Tuesday) 11:45 am
Location
The Community Wing, The Galfrid School
Galfrid Rd, Cambridge CB5 8ND
length of course
24 weeks
Course details
This whole year course is funded for adults who have below Level 2 Functional Maths skills – it will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things
READ MORE
Course details
This whole year course is funded for adults who have below Level 2 Functional Maths skills – it will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position and gain a qualification.
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you aged 19 or over?
Starting 31st October. Day and Time: Tuesday 9.30-11.45 am. Venue: Galfrid Community Wing, Galfrid Road, Cambridge, CB5 8ND.
You will need to complete an initial assessment prior to starting the course, where it will be discussed if you meet the criteria for a funded place.
The course runs term-time (no classes during school holidays) from 31st October 2023 until the 21st May 2024; you will sit the assessment after 55 hours of lessons.
This course will be held face to face in centre.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework.
By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
Develop skills and understanding which will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position.
Improve your use of numbers, measuring and handling data.
Develop the skill of ‘Representing’: select the mathematics and information to model a situation.
Develop the skill of ‘Analysing’: process and use mathematics.
Develop the skill of ‘Interpreting’: interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
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.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience required. All learners are required to attend an initial assessment / screening of Maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
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, calculator.
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 Maths 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 Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment or email office@adultlearning.education
Tutor
Lorraine CarltonI completed my B.Ed in Mathematics at Homerton College, Cambridge in 1989. I have also gained a Level 4 Qualification subject specialism in adult teaching. Since then, I have taught in a variety of settings, focussing mainly on adults. I have taught Adult Maths classes (both Functional Skills and GCSE) for over 21 years.
Time
November 1 (Wednesday) 9:30 am - May 22 (Wednesday) 11:45 am
Location
The Community Wing, The Galfrid School
Galfrid Rd, Cambridge CB5 8ND
length of course
24 weeks
Course details
This whole year funded course of English Functional Skills is for adults wanting to achieve a qualification in Functional Skills English (up to and including Level 2). You will study
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Course details
This whole year funded course of English Functional Skills 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.
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
Starting in November. Day and Time: Wednesday 9.30 – 11.45 am
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, delivered to suit your starting point and assessments are offered through City and Guilds after 55 hours teaching. You will need to complete 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 November 2023 until the end of May 2024; English Functional Skills has three parts to the assessment – Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening – you will sit all parts of assessment by the end of the course.
This course will be held face to face in centre.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
No previous experience required. All learners are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
If the assessor feels this course is not suitable in the initial assessment period they will signpost learners to alternative, more appropriate courses.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the 24 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.
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
None
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:
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 Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment or email office@adultlearning.education
Time
November 1 (Wednesday) 6:15 pm - May 22 (Wednesday) 8:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
24 weeks
Course details
This whole year funded course of English Functional Skills is for adults wanting to achieve a qualification in Functional Skills English (up to and including Level 2). You will study
READ MORE
Course details
This whole year funded course of English Functional Skills 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.
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
Starting in November. Day and Time: Wednesday 6.00 – 8.15 pm. This course will be held face to face in centre.
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, delivered to suit your starting point and assessments are offered through City and Guilds after 55 hours teaching. You will need to complete 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 November 2023 until the end of May 2024; English Functional Skills has three parts to the assessment – Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening – you will sit all parts of the assessment by the end of the course.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
No previous experience required. All learners are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
If the assessor feels this course is not suitable in the initial assessment period they will signpost learners to alternative, more appropriate courses.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the 24 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.
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
None
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:
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 Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment or email office@adultlearning.education
Time
January 9 (Tuesday) 12:15 pm - March 19 (Tuesday) 3:15 pm
Location
St Augustine of Canterbury
Richmond Road, Cambridge CB4 3PS
length of course
9 weeks
Course details
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO CLASS on 20th and 27th February Please also note the earlier start date Brief Description Upcycle your furniture and bring new life to an old favourite with
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Course details
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO CLASS on 20th and 27th February
Please also note the earlier start date
Brief Description
Upcycle your furniture and bring new life to an old favourite with this Upholstery course! 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@icloud.com
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the
course you 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@icloud.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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£246 (£168 concession) To book please call the office on 01223 712340 to pay with your card
Tutor
Hong TanI am an experienced tutor who for the last 20 years has been teaching upholstery, cabinet making and craft related subjects including jewellery and cookery, from City & Guilds accredited courses to community education. I also take private commissions in my spare time.
Time
January 9 (Tuesday) 7:15 pm - March 19 (Tuesday) 9:15 pm
Location
St Augustine of Canterbury
Richmond Road, Cambridge CB4 3PS
length of course
9 weeks
Course details
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO CLASS on 20th and 27th February Please also note the earlier start date. Brief Description Upcycle your furniture and bring new life to an old favourite! This
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Course details
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO CLASS on 20th and 27th February
Please also note the earlier start date.
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@icloud.com
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course you 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@icloud.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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
This course operates a waiting list. Please call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education to be added to the waiting list
Tutor
Hong TanI am an experienced tutor who for the last 20 years has been teaching upholstery, cabinet making and craft related subjects including jewellery and cookery, from City & Guilds accredited courses to community education. I also take private commissions in my spare time.
Time
January 12 (Friday) 10:00 am - March 22 (Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: If you are a complete beginner to Oil and Watercolour painting, or have some experience then this is the course for you. The course is designed for complete beginners
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Brief Description:
If you are a complete beginner to Oil and Watercolour painting, or have some experience then this is the course for you. The course is designed for complete beginners to painting, and those who have some experience. The course will be based on the teaching of essential skills. These skills will be transferrable to any genre, style or medium in painting (watercolour, oil or acrylic) both traditional and contemporary. You will be able to progress at your own pace and will build confidence accordingly. In summary, this is a skills based course intended to equip you with essential skills for any genre or style.
The course is priced per 10 weeks (one term); you may find, as many learners do, that you will want to continue for more than 10 weeks; if this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No experience is necessary, this course is designed for beginners and those with some experience.
Learning Outcomes:
(Based on 10 weeks tuition) By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Recognise basic shapes
• Learn and apply new terminology to express ideas and intentions
• Identify forms and masses
• Experiment with application techniques
• Explore basic colour theory and how it connects to shape, form and mood
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
Some materials will be provided for the first lesson, but papers, brushes and paints will be discussed and a ‘shopping list’ will be provided for those who do not yet have their own.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Yourself. Materials will be available to use although if you have any artist materials you are welcome to bring them along.
Shopping List To Be Discussed:
For watercolour
– 2B pencil
– synthetic brushes (round) sizes 6 and 10 (or similar sizes),
– watercolour paints in tubes or pans (the differences will be explained during the first lesson): Winsor and Newton ‘Cotman’ range, of one red, one yellow, one blue (Alizarin Crimson or Cadmium Red; Lemon yellow or Cadmium Yellow; Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt Blue),
– watercolour paper (Bockingford, 300gsm/140lb) a pad (minimum A4) will suffice for first week.
– Container (such as plastic cup) for water.
All materials are available at a discounted price here: http://www.greatart.co.uk
For oil painting
Tear-off palette (small one will be sufficient to start)
Paints – 1 red, 1 yellow, one blue and a tube of titanium white (Alizarin Crimson or Cadmium Red; Lemon yellow or Cadmium Yellow; Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt Blue),
Brushes – Hog or ox hair, flat brushes are best, 3 should be enough to start, size 10 – 12 (these will be about 1cm wide).
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
The tutor will advise regarding other courses or workshops.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Contact the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and pay by card
Tutor
Clive RiggsClive is a full elected member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, a professional tutor, painter, printmaker and demonstrator with more than 18 years’ experience.
Time
January 12 (Friday) 10:30 am - March 22 (Friday) 11:30 am
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief description Face Yoga beginners is an amazing workout for your facial muscles. We all know the benefits of practicing Yoga and keeping fit, well our faces can also benefit from
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Brief description
Face Yoga beginners is an amazing workout for your facial muscles. We all know the benefits of practicing Yoga and keeping fit, well our faces can also benefit from a gentle workout!
Experience incredible anti-aging benefits as well as reducing headaches, sinuses, grinding teeth and neck strain.
Improve the appearance of your skin. Build your confidence and feel great about yourself with these specially designed lessons. Take some time for you!
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of Face Yoga techniques.
- How to workout your facial muscles.
- Help reduce headaches, neck and eye strain
- General sense of wellbeing that Face Yoga gives you
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
None.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Please bring along a hand mirror, or small mirror with a stand, hand sanitizer and a serum or moisturiser (recommended but not essential) Please also bring a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£73 (£44 concession) call 01223 712340 to book and pay by card
Tutor
Jill Armstrong-Millsonhas 26 years experience in the beauty industry and is an experienced make-up lecturer, face yoga expert and Gua Sha instructor.
Time
January 12 (Friday) 9:15 pm - March 22 (Friday) 10:15 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief description This is a wonderful course of facial pampering and wellbeing, incorporating Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure. All the combined feel-good methods to really enhance our overall wellbeing. Face Yoga which
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Brief description
This is a wonderful course of facial pampering and wellbeing, incorporating Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure.
All the combined feel-good methods to really enhance our overall wellbeing.
Face Yoga which lifts and firms the skin. It also oxygenates the skin, brightens the skins, reducing tension from the face. Other benefits are fewer headaches, eye strain and sinus issues. It reduces wrinkles, smooths the forehead and defines the jawline and much more.
Gua Sha is the perfect companion to face yoga, they work marvellously together. Gua Sha, pronounced “Gwah Sha” is a Chinese therapeutic technique that has been practised for thousands of years in China. It uses a round edge tool that strokes the skin until redness appears. Some of the benefits are: increased microcirculation by 400%; floods the skin with nutrients; removes toxins through the lymphatic system; improves muscle tone; lifts brows; plumps lips; sculpts and contours cheeks and jawline.
Acupressure is applying pressure to specific points on the face. This will stimulate and balance the flow of energy within. This will improve your skin health, and reduce for example sinus problems, headaches and eye strain and more.
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure techniques.
- How to workout your facial muscles.
- Help reduce headaches, neck and eye strain
- General sense of wellbeing that Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure gives you
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
You will need a mirror, oil and a Gua Sha tool.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Please bring along a hand mirror, or small mirror with a stand, hand sanitizer and a serum or moisturiser and you Gua Sha tool.
Please also bring a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£73 (£44 concession price) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to book and pay by card
Tutor
Jill Armstrong-Millsonhas 26 years experience in the beauty industry and is an experienced make-up lecturer, face yoga expert and Gua Sha instructor.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 10:00 am - March 25 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: How to Paint Like a Famous ArtistDo you have a favourite artist or painting you would like to copy? This course is designed to enable
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Brief Description:
How to Paint Like a Famous Artist
Do you have a favourite artist or painting you would like to copy? This course is designed to enable you to emulate your favourite artists. The course will cover background information on different art movements, how to examine a painting and how to approach actually painting it.
Instruction will be given on starting a painting, mixing colours accurately and use of brushwork to get the effects you want, ending up with a painting in the style of your choice.
Course Aims
Learners will explore design and composition including the use of colour, values and masses to appreciate how and why choices were made by artists when creating works of art. This knowledge will be applied to a painting to develop this appreciation and confidence in the longer term.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Prepare a surface for painting
2. Select an appropriate approach to drawing as a start point.
3. Select colours for accurate colour matching.
4. Recognise the different stages of a painting.
5. Use brushwork to achieve desired effects.
6. See the importance of value, masses and edges.
7. Use preparatory studies as a problem solving tool.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
It is advised that learners supply their own surfaces to paint on (canvas, board, paper). A detailed materials list will be provided prior to the course starting.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
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
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to book and pay by card
Tutor
Clive RiggsClive is a full elected member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, a professional tutor, painter, printmaker and demonstrator with more than 18 years’ experience.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 10:00 am - March 25 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This Basic English course in Cambridge is aimed at learners who only have some basic English. The course will help you to understand and speak English with more confidence
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Brief Description:
This Basic English course in Cambridge is aimed at learners who only have some basic English. 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 the wording and meanings.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Some basic 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:
- Introduce yourself, formal and informal greetings. Asking questions about someone and where they’re from, numbers and days of the week.
- Family and friends vocabulary, possessive and descriptive adjectives, describing people and things, making questions and answers.
- Describing where you live, local area and facilities, directions and adverbs of place.
- Jobs and places of work, third person, asking and answering questions about occupations.
- Talking about actions happening now, feelings and emotions, using common gestures. Travel vocabulary.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment.
Tutor
Alex BellHi, my name’s Alejandro (Alex) Bell. I’m a CELTA qualified English teacher and long-term Cambridge resident. I’ve taught children and adults at various levels, both individually and in groups, for about six years in the UK, South America most recently China. I believe group participation and involvement is paramount when learning any new skill and try to incorporate these into my classes, hopefully with an element of fun. I hope to become a useful addition to an excellent educational team, guiding and helping students to achieve their communication goals.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 12:30 pm - March 25 (Monday) 2:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This Basic English course in Cambridge is aimed at learners who only have some basic English. The course will help you to understand and speak English with more confidence
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Course details
Brief Description:
This Basic English course in Cambridge is aimed at learners who only have some basic English. 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 basic 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:
- Greetings and introductions. Asking and answering questions about yourself and others. Subject pronouns, countries and nationalities.
- Jobs and occupations, daily routines, everyday language, numbers and time expressions for what you do.
- Daily routines, asking and answering questions about everyday activities, prepositions of place.
- Weekend activities, making invitations and plans, use of and position of adverbs of frequency.
- Transport and travel, shopping and asking for what you need, agreeing and disagreeing.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment.
Tutor
Alex BellHi, my name’s Alejandro (Alex) Bell. I’m a CELTA qualified English teacher and long-term Cambridge resident. I’ve taught children and adults at various levels, both individually and in groups, for about six years in the UK, South America most recently China. I believe group participation and involvement is paramount when learning any new skill and try to incorporate these into my classes, hopefully with an element of fun. I hope to become a useful addition to an excellent educational team, guiding and helping students to achieve their communication goals.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 1:00 pm - March 25 (Monday) 3:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Drawing Skills Brief Description: Drawing skills can be done for pleasure, relaxation or with a more defined purpose. The course will explore what drawing is, what it can be for and
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Drawing Skills Brief Description:
Drawing skills can be done for pleasure, relaxation or with a more defined purpose. The course will explore what drawing is, what it can be for and why we do it. We will cover practical aspects of drawing mark making, creating the illusion of 3 Dimensions, the use of pattern and design and the formal arrangement of tone and shape to create an image. We will explore colour, different media, the theoretical side of drawing and how to look, examine and see what is actually there.
Previous Experience needed:
No previous experience necessary, the course is designed for all levels.
Aims of the course:
- The course will enable learners to see in new ways, changing perception of the visual world
- Develop a visual language through experimentation and widen understanding of what drawing is
- Gain in confidence through problem solving
Course Outcomes:
- Identify a range of marks to get the effect they want
- Identify shapes and tones to create an image
- Use line and colour to express themselves
- Select what is important and what to leave out
- Explore a range of approaches to develop a style.
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
Most materials will be provided but advice will be given on any additional requirements.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
Nothing for the first session
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
This course is operating a waiting list, please call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education to show your interest.
Tutor
Clive RiggsClive is a full elected member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, a professional tutor, painter, printmaker and demonstrator with more than 18 years’ experience.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 6:00 pm - March 25 (Monday) 7:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
The art of Chi Kung uses a range of simple exercises without the need to learn a complicated sequence of movements. These exercises integrate breathing, posture and meditation
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The art of Chi Kung uses a range of simple exercises without the need to learn a complicated sequence of movements. These exercises integrate breathing, posture and meditation into flowing practices that help to promote good physical and mental health and stress release. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace in a calm and non-competitive environment. All of the chi kung exercises are performed standing. Individual adaptations according to needs and abilities are possible.
The exercises are drawn from a variety of traditional sources including T’ai Chi Chuan itself. This T’ai Chi and Chi Kung Exercise course is appropriate for Beginners or those with more experience. New people are welcome at any time.
Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first Class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk
There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
No previous experience or knowledge is required.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:
• Develop an understanding of key principles
• Become familiar with the basic exercise set
• Begin a home practice for stress relief and wellbeing
• Improve posture and breathing
• Deepen your understanding of physical, energetic and meditational aspects of the art (returning learners)
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK,
None.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION you will need:
Wear comfortable clothes and enough space to move freely
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£73 (£44 concession) call 01223 712340 to book and pay by card
Tutor
Mike TabrettI have over 30 years’ experience in these arts. I am an honorary vice-president of the T’ai Chi Union for Great Britain, have experience of training both T'ai Chi teachers and health care professionals and am a qualified Chinese Massage and Acupressure practitioner. I work extensively with local and national health care institutions. I also train in other martial arts. I teach Yang and Chen style T’ai Chi Chuan in all aspects and a variety of Chi Kung.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 6:30 pm - March 25 (Monday) 8:30 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This Japanese course is for absolute beginners to develop basic speaking and listening skills in everyday situations, to read and write Hiragana and Katakana as well as recognise some
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Brief Description:
This Japanese course is for absolute beginners to develop basic speaking and listening skills in everyday situations, to read and write Hiragana and Katakana as well as recognise some Kanji, to help you speak with confidence.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This term will be in its second term, learners will be expected to have covered the majority of the first term outcomes – see below. If you are unsure, the office can put you in contact with the tutor.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the one-year course you will have covered the following topics:
First Term:
- use greetings, make introductions, and give personal information
- order drinks and snacks at a coffee shop
- offer someone a drink …. and to accept or refuse
- ask for and give directions
- find out about places and how to get there
- read and write Hiragana and Katakana
- recognise some signs and Kanji
- go shopping, visit a department store etc.
Second Term:
- find a hotel room (Western and Japanese style)
- book ahead by phone
- check in at reception
- ask about facilities
- recognise some signs and Kanji
- find out about train times
- buy tickets
- take a taxi
- eat out
Third Term:
- change money and ways of paying
- find a hotel room (Western and Japanese style)
- book ahead by phone
- check in at reception
- ask about facilities
- find out about train times
- buy tickets
- take a taxi
- eat out
- dealing with emergency
Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment
Textbook: BBC Talk Japanese” ISBN: 978-1-40668-011-9
For the first session you will need to have available:
Please do not purchase any books until you receive confirmation. The tutor will photocopy handouts for the first session. After the first session please purchase the following textbook: BBC Talk Japanese” ISBN: 978-1-40668-011-9
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Wherever possible continuation courses will be offered. The beginners level runs for three terms. We only take payment for one term at a time, if you wish to continue you will be given the option to re-enrol later in the term.
After the three terms the college will offer an Improvers level.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£165 (£99 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and pay by card
Tutor
Yukiko IsonoI have been teaching Japanese in the UK since 1980 and have developed Japanese teaching methods for adult learners. I am the author of “BBC Talk Japanese”.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 6:45 pm - March 25 (Monday) 8:45 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
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
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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 / the UK 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 £145 (£87 concession) 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 office@adultlearning.education
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Introductions, changing families and family life, future forms – different uses of will/ be going to and present continuous, personality adjectives.
- Sports Superstitions. Questionnaire about sporting activity and attitudes, using narrative tenses to relate a story in the past.
- Money vocabulary and spending habits, Present Perfect vs. simple Past, making and answering questions in both tenses.
- Stereotypes – cultural and gender stereotypes discussion, agreeing and disagreeing, use of articles, collocation of adjectives and prepositions.
- Success and Failure, talking about learning experiences and past abilities using can, could and be able to, adjectives ending in ed or ing.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment.
Tutor
Alex BellHi, my name’s Alejandro (Alex) Bell. I’m a CELTA qualified English teacher and long-term Cambridge resident. I’ve taught children and adults at various levels, both individually and in groups, for about six years in the UK, South America most recently China. I believe group participation and involvement is paramount when learning any new skill and try to incorporate these into my classes, hopefully with an element of fun. I hope to become a useful addition to an excellent educational team, guiding and helping students to achieve their communication goals.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 7:00 pm - March 25 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Come along to the East Asian Painting course if you want to explore, in a relaxed environment, a variety of Chinese and Japanese watercolour techniques, such as a study
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Brief Description:
Come along to the East Asian Painting course if you want to explore, in a relaxed environment, a variety of Chinese and Japanese watercolour techniques, such as a study of Calligraphy and how its techniques are applied to painting. You will also learn from a wide selection of past masters and be able to develop your skills in further courses. Group exhibitions are held every two years, visits to galleries organised for those interested.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience necessary. All ability levels welcome.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate how to control the brush with confidence
• Apply painting techniques – Bamboo, Orchids, Chrysanthemums and Plum Blossom
• Demonstrate painting an original landscape in ink and colour
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
East Asian (Chinese/Japanese) brushes, paper and watercolours. (Watercolour brushes are not suitable). The tutor will advise in the first class.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Any East Asian painting materials you have already such as brushes and paper.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
The tutor will advise you on future courses or day schools.
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession). To book please call 01223 712340 and pay with your card
Tutor
Peter CavaciutiI have been teaching for over 30 years. My exhibitions include The Royal Academy, London; Salon de l’Aquarelle de Belgique; Galerie Leda Fletcher, Geneva and The Urasenke Foundation, Kyoto. My demonstrations include the Victoria and Albert Museum and Kettles Yard. The Art Group Ltd, London, publishes my work. I also exhibit in Starts Gallery, Taipei. Locally I take part in the Cambridge Open Studios annual event.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 7:00 pm - March 25 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description The course will introduce you to the basics of Chinese pronunciation, characters, sentence structures and cultural background through a variety of reading, writing, listening and speaking materials and activities.
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Brief Description
The course will introduce you to the basics of Chinese pronunciation, characters, sentence structures and cultural background through a variety of reading, writing, listening and speaking materials and activities. After completing the course, you will be expected to be able to engage in simple daily conversations on the topics covered. You are also encouraged to write Chinese characters and get a better appreciation of their components and their often ideographic origin. 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 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This course will be in its second term, learners will be expected to have covered the majority of the first-term outcomes – see below. If you are unsure, the office can put you in contact with the tutor.
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to
Term 1:
- Learn the Chinese Pinyin; origin of the Chinese characters.
- Greet people, introduce yourself and talk about your family.
- Meet people and ask them questions with regard to their nationality, native language.
- Talk about and order food
- Talk about one’s job
Term 2:
- Ask and tell people where you are.
- Learn numbers in Chinese and the cultural meanings they may have.
- Tell the time, talk about your routines.
- Say the days of the week, dates and months of the year.
- Talk about one’s age and birthday.
Term 3:
- Talk about weather.
- Talk about hobbies.
- Money – and learn to bargain in Chinese!
- Shopping
Extra costs on the course for example, textbook, materials or equipment
Recommended but not required:
- Kuaile Hanyu Student Book Vol 1: ISBN-10: 7107171267; People’s Education Press (approx. £15 from Amazon), a very good textbook with the drawback that there is only an English translation for the vocabulary but not for the dialogues.
- Kuaile Hanyu Workbook Vol 1: ISBN-10: 710720516
- Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary: English-Chinese / Chinese-English; 5th edition, 2022
- Easy Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters: Trusted Support for Learning (Collins Easy Learning) ISBN-10: 0008196044 (approx. £10 from Amazon)
For the first session you will need to bring:
Pen and Paper
Recommended: · Get a taste of the origin of Chinese characters by visiting: https://hanziyuan.net/
Download this app and play around with it: Pleco
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Enrol on the Chinese (Mandarin) Beginners 2 course in January.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£165 (£99 concession) To book your place please call 01223 712340 and pay by card
Tutor
Longbiao HuHe has taught degree courses in Chinese at Newcastle University and Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. He has worked on dictionary projects such as the Oxford Chinese Dictionary, Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary and Collins Mandarin Chinese Dictionary.
Time
January 15 (Monday) 7:00 pm - March 25 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This is a course for improvers where you will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations in Spanish speaking countries (Spain and 20 Latin American countries). We believe
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Course details
Brief Description
This is a course for improvers where you will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations in Spanish speaking countries (Spain and 20 Latin American countries). We believe that learning is an active constructive process; learning through action! We think that speaking is one of the most important ways to learn and boost confidence, so we encourage students to consolidate what they have learnt through role play and conversation. Oral and written interactions, listening comprehension, reading, oral and written expression; learn to use! All learners’ interests, needs and goals will be taken into consideration to make the learning experience appealing and meaningful.
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?
Learners should have already studied Spanish for 60 hours, or have a basic knowledge of the language. This course will be in its second term, learners will be expected to have covered the majority of the first-term outcomes – see below. If you are unsure, the office can put you in contact with the tutor.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the one-year course you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
First Term:
• Spanish language and you (express feeling and interests)
• Explain past experiences
• Movies and cinema
• Express past experience
• Describe part of the house and furniture
Second Term:
• Express actions in progress
• Plan a weekend in a Spanish city
• Food and express eating habits
• Talk about present and past experiences. Give opinions
Third Term:
• Explain and describe past experiences
• Sightseeing in Spain
• Give advice, express the mood
• Describe the most interesting moments of your life
• Tell stories
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
Aula International 2. – Link to follow
For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Learners will be able to proceed to the Spanish Improvers 2 course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) To book a place on this course call the office on 01223 712340 to pay by card
Tutor
Irene Fra GalvezI am a native Spanish speaker and I originally moved to Cambridge in 2013. I have worked in the education sector in Spain, I also spent an academic year working as an assistant Professor of Spanish at Bates University, Maine USA. As well as this, I have taught Spanish in adult education in this country. My skills as a native Spanish speaker and art & design teacher will undoubtedly prove very useful when delivering the syllabus, modules, and the oral practice
Time
January 15 (Monday) 7:00 pm - March 25 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
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
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Course details
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:
This course will be in its second term, learners will be expected to have covered the majority of the first-term outcomes – see below. If you are unsure, the office can put you in contact with the tutor.
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:
There is a textbook which the tutor will discuss with you.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None
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 after 3 terms of tuition. there is no obligation to attend more than one term.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or 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
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) to book please call 01223 712340
Time
January 15 (Monday) 7:00 pm - March 11 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
8 weeks
Course details
Brief Description Writing life stories is about capturing personal experiences in a way that can be understood and enjoyed by others. Everyone has a story to tell
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Course details
Brief Description
Writing life stories is about capturing personal experiences in a way that can be understood and enjoyed by others. Everyone has a story to tell because every one of us has lived a life unique to us. Some people want to set down their journey through life to pass on to children or grandchildren whilst others may want to write an account of their family history. Perhaps you have a diary written by a relative or letters or recordings of the stories told down through the generations that you would like to pull together in a way that can give others a glimpse into what it might’ve been like to be that person. Writing life stories always starts with the desire to explore what the intensely personal experience of living might be like from someone else’s perspective and sharing in that perspective can enrich our own lives.
Our recent personal and community experience of the COVID pandemic has led many of us to want to capture what we and others have been through in a way that means our memories of it can be revisited and never be forgotten. Memories that are shared remain relevant, teach us something about the past and present and, most importantly of all, are not lost as time moves on and the world changes around us.
So if you want to share memories of a loved one or tell your story to others or spark new interest in the experiences of a family member from the past, a short course of Writing Life Stories will lead you through how to go about getting started. If you know the skills required and the various ways of tackling and presenting a life story project your enjoyment of writing one will be enhanced, and the finished result will be something others will want to read.
This course may be funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so 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.
This course may be fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.
Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.
If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Identify the different ways a life story can be told.
- Recognise what makes a life story interesting and compelling.
- Formulate a plan to organise material and any necessary research.
- Write a short piece of memoir.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
None
For the first session you will need to bring:
Paper and pen/pencil.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Creative Writing for Beginners
Next Steps in Creative Writing.
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 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
This course is funded. Contact the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education to book your place
Tutor
Ruth WadeRuth Wade has been a full-time writer for 25 years. For 15 of those she has been teaching the skills and craft of creative writing. She is also an accredited creativity coach. As a novelist she specialises in historical fiction and writes both under her own name and that of BK Duncan. She was a finalist in The People’s Book Prize 2016 and shortlisted for the Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award. You can find out more about her writing and her approach to teaching at www.ruthwade.com
Time
January 15 (Monday) 7:15 pm - March 25 (Monday) 8:15 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This course will focus on a simple and compact T'ai Chi form consisting of 4 'modular ' elements that can be practised in varying levels of complexity.
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Brief Description
This course will focus on a simple and compact T’ai Chi form consisting of 4 ‘modular ‘ elements that can be practised in varying levels of complexity. including a seated version, In addition we will use simple exercises to develop key principles of the art.
The course will include tuition in:
- The 4 ‘modules’ of the form.
- Combinations of the modules in various levels of complexity including a seated variant
- Associated exercises (Chi Kung) to explore basic principles, posture and breathing.
- Stepping patterns
- An introduction to T’ai Chi partner work.
This is an ideal way to start learning T’ai chi encompassing key principles in a simple and accessible package. Once learnt the form can be performed in a small space such as an average sized sitting room and is suitable for people of all abilities and experience.
Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk
There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience or knowledge is required.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:
- Develop an overview of the first half of the form and associated exercises
- Develop an understanding of key principles
- Begin a home practice for stress relief and well-being
- Improve posture and breathing
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
None.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Loose clothing and soft shoes. Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document Enjoying Your First Class available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk
Your health questionnaire – you can also return this by email.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
There are classes available teaching other sequences and further developing the art.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£73 (£44 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and pay by card
Tutor
Mike TabrettI have over 30 years’ experience in these arts. I am an honorary vice-president of the T’ai Chi Union for Great Britain, have experience of training both T'ai Chi teachers and health care professionals and am a qualified Chinese Massage and Acupressure practitioner. I work extensively with local and national health care institutions. I also train in other martial arts. I teach Yang and Chen style T’ai Chi Chuan in all aspects and a variety of Chi Kung.
Time
January 16 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - March 26 (Tuesday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
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
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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 the meanings.
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:
- Introductions, asking and answering questions for personal information, word order in questions and answers, ’like’ and ‘be like’ describing people.
- Weekend activities, asking and answering questions about free time and hobbies.
- Vacations and holiday vocabulary, past simple – regular and irregular verbs, time sequencers and connectors.
- Plans and dreams, discussing places you want to visit and things you want to do, plans and predictions with ’be going to’.
- Housework and chores, family and relationships, present perfect with yet and already. Present Perfect vs. Simple Past.
- Describing towns and Cities, comparative and superlative adjectives, sentence stress.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment.
Tutor
Alex BellHi, my name’s Alejandro (Alex) Bell. I’m a CELTA qualified English teacher and long-term Cambridge resident. I’ve taught children and adults at various levels, both individually and in groups, for about six years in the UK, South America most recently China. I believe group participation and involvement is paramount when learning any new skill and try to incorporate these into my classes, hopefully with an element of fun. I hope to become a useful addition to an excellent educational team, guiding and helping students to achieve their communication goals.
Time
January 16 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - March 26 (Tuesday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
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
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Course details
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession). Please call the office to book a place and pay by card on 01223 712340
Tutor
David Ashpolehas been teaching drawing, painting, graphic design, pottery, paper sculpture and calligraphy for over 50 years to secondary and adult learners.
Time
January 16 (Tuesday) 12:30 pm - March 12 (Tuesday) 2:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
8 weeks
Course details
Brief Description Writing life stories is about capturing personal experiences in a way that can be understood and enjoyed by others. Everyone has a story to tell
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Course details
Brief Description
Writing life stories is about capturing personal experiences in a way that can be understood and enjoyed by others. Everyone has a story to tell because every one of us has lived a life unique to us. Some people want to set down their journey through life to pass on to children or grandchildren whilst others may want to write an account of their family history. Perhaps you have a diary written by a relative or letters or recordings of the stories told down through the generations that you would like to pull together in a way that can give others a glimpse into what it might’ve been like to be that person. Writing life stories always starts with the desire to explore what the intensely personal experience of living might be like from someone else’s perspective and sharing in that perspective can enrich our own lives.
Our recent personal and community experience of the COVID pandemic has led many of us to want to capture what we and others have been through in a way that means our memories of it can be revisited and never be forgotten. Memories that are shared remain relevant, teach us something about the past and present and, most importantly of all, are not lost as time moves on and the world changes around us.
So if you want to share memories of a loved one or tell your story to others or spark new interest in the experiences of a family member from the past, a short course of Writing Life Stories will lead you through how to go about getting started. If you know the skills required and the various ways of tackling and presenting a life story project your enjoyment of writing one will be enhanced, and the finished result will be something others will want to read.
This course may be funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so 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.
This course may be fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.
Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.
If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Identify the different ways a life story can be told.
- Recognise what makes a life story interesting and compelling.
- Formulate a plan to organise material and any necessary research.
- Write a short piece of memoir.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
None
For the first session you will need to bring:
Paper and pen/pencil.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Creative Writing for Beginners
Next Steps in Creative Writing.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Contact the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education to get booked onto this course.
Tutor
Ruth WadeRuth Wade has been a full-time writer for 25 years. For 15 of those she has been teaching the skills and craft of creative writing. She is also an accredited creativity coach. As a novelist she specialises in historical fiction and writes both under her own name and that of BK Duncan. She was a finalist in The People’s Book Prize 2016 and shortlisted for the Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award. You can find out more about her writing and her approach to teaching at www.ruthwade.com
Time
January 16 (Tuesday) 12:30 pm - March 26 (Tuesday) 2:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
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
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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 / the UK 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 £145 (£87 concession) 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 office@adultlearning.education
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Introductions, changing families and family life, future forms – different uses of will/ be going to and present continuous, personality adjectives.
- Sports Superstitions. Questionnaire about sporting activity and attitudes, using narrative tenses to relate a story in the past.
- Money vocabulary and spending habits, Present Perfect vs. simple Past, making and answering questions in both tenses.
- Stereotypes – cultural and gender stereotypes discussion, agreeing and disagreeing, use of articles, collocation of adjectives and prepositions.
- Success and Failure, talking about learning experiences and past abilities using can, could and be able to, adjectives ending in ed or ing.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. However, this course is now full. Please call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education to be added to the waiting list. Alternatively, there are still places available on the same level in the evening course.
Tutor
Alex BellHi, my name’s Alejandro (Alex) Bell. I’m a CELTA qualified English teacher and long-term Cambridge resident. I’ve taught children and adults at various levels, both individually and in groups, for about six years in the UK, South America most recently China. I believe group participation and involvement is paramount when learning any new skill and try to incorporate these into my classes, hopefully with an element of fun. I hope to become a useful addition to an excellent educational team, guiding and helping students to achieve their communication goals.
Time
January 16 (Tuesday) 1:15 pm - February 13 (Tuesday) 2:15 pm
Location
The Community Wing, The Galfrid School
Galfrid Rd, Cambridge CB5 8ND
length of course
5 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This short course empowers and educates parents of primary school children (Key Stage 1 and 2) to support their children's learning and makes it easier to help with homework.
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Brief Description:
This short course empowers and educates parents of primary school children (Key Stage 1 and 2) to support their children’s learning and makes it easier to help with homework. You’ll be shown current methods used in schools today and will be taken through the maths curriculum.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.)
On completion of this course, the tutor will advise about other courses.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience required.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Enrol into another maths course.
The Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to discuss funding or email office@adultlearning.education
Tutor
Lorraine CarltonI completed my B.Ed in Mathematics at Homerton College, Cambridge in 1989. I have also gained a Level 4 Qualification subject specialism in adult teaching. Since then, I have taught in a variety of settings, focussing mainly on adults. I have taught Adult Maths classes (both Functional Skills and GCSE) for over 21 years.
Time
January 16 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm - March 25 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
COURSE DESCRIPTION A dressmaking twilight course that covers the core skills in garment construction including: introduction to the sewing machine, dressmaking terminology, learning how to take correct measurements and garment construction
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A dressmaking twilight course that covers the core skills in garment construction including: introduction to the sewing machine, dressmaking terminology, learning how to take correct measurements and garment construction techniques.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those wanting to improve their dressmaking skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE (3 TERMS)
- Know how to use a sewing machine.
- Learn how to use dressmaking patterns.
- Understand the importance of a well fitted garment.
- Know how to assemble a garment in the correct order.
- How to sew seams, hems and closures, pockets, elasticated waistbands, etc.
INTERMEDIATES:
- Know how to sew using stretch fabric.
- Learn more challenging techniques such as welt pockets, plackets etc
- Make garments including more complicated skills and processes
Extra costs on the course:
In order to make a garment you will need to purchase fabric, a pattern and a sewing kit.
Other haberdashery items, such as zips elastic etc, are required for creating samples but will be advised by the tutor during the course.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
A sewing machine and power cable. The college have machines available to use so please do not buy a machine before you are confident that you will use one.
Scraps of non stretch fabric for creating samples.
A notebook, tape measure, pencil and pen.
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to pay with your card.
Tutor
Linda CouchLinda Couch works as a theatrical and re-enactment costume maker and bridal seamstress for over twenty years. Additionally, she has her own successful costume label Milly Maybe. She also teaches dressmaking and creative sewing workshops for all levels for both adults and children.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 9:30 am - March 27 (Wednesday) 11:30 am
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Description: This course of Art History: Modernism is aimed at anyone who would like to learn how more about how to analyse works of art, with a specific focus on Modernist
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Description:
This course of Art History: Modernism is aimed at anyone who would like to learn how more about how to analyse works of art, with a specific focus on Modernist movements, and the diversity of the work being produced between approximately 1910 –1980. We will study a wide range of artists and their techniques including Pop artist Andy Warhol, the illusionistic work of the Op artists such as Bridget Riley, kinetic art by Alexander Calder, existentialist work by Francis Bacon, and sculpture by Dame Barbara Hepworth.
Learning Outcomes:
You will learn through a series of power point presentations, worksheets, quizzes and via discussions. By the end, you will have made new friends and have the ability to analyse and understand more about artist’s work from the 20th Century.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
None, unless you wish to purchase books, or visit art Galleries. There will be invitations to watch Arts on Screen with the Tutor during the year as well.
For the first session you will need to bring:
A pen and notepad.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
From this course you may progress onto the Spring term 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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession). Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to make payment
Tutor
Lisa FretwellMy name is Lisa E Fretwell. I have been teaching art, glass and textile techniques for over 20 years. In the past, I have exhibited my work in New York, had a touring exhibition around the UK, and exhibited Gallery and non-Gallery venues in Hertfordshire, Leicester, London and Northamptonshire. I was involved involved in the publishing of a new book called ‘Antarctic Atlas,’ which includes my hand drawn illustrations. I am currently making hand drawn illustrated cards to create funding for a Hedgehog charity called Hoggywobbles in Cambridgeshire. Since 2012 I have been teaching Art History, Stained Glass and felt making in Cambridge. I sold some original illustrations with Bonham's Auctioneer's from our book, Antarctic Atlas, at St. Bride's Foundation, London in June 2023..
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 9:45 am - March 28 (Thursday) 11:45 am
Location
Online
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Our English for work courses are suitable for learners where English is not their first language. This online course is aimed at learners who have a good intermediate level
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Our English for work courses are suitable for learners where English is not their first language.
This online course is aimed at learners who have a good intermediate level of English but, because of limited English ability, struggle with certain aspects of their jobs, or even to get a job.
This course is taught online. To participate in online classes you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome).
You will need to attend the online course on both days – Wednesday and Thursday at the specified time.
You will gain confidence, improve your listening and written and spoken English. These skills will improve your chances of gaining employment, or to move up into a job with better pay and prospects. Part of the course will be based on the needs of individual learners; and this will be discussed in the first lesson. You will also learn about UK work culture, how it may differ from other countries, and the course will answer some of the questions you might have about the differences between your way of life and what you see around you in the UK.
Your English skills will define the jobs you can apply for in the UK, and improving those skills will help, not only in this country, but will greatly improve your employability and promotion prospects should you later return to your home country.
Poor English skills can have serious consequences – from language misunderstandings that can cause the loss of money or angry clients, to constant embarrassment at not being able to chat with clients and colleagues in a social context or even over lunch! You may be seen as unfriendly, or rude, which is also not good for your career.
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 / the UK 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 £290 (£174 concession) per 10 week term.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
If you have not recently passed the PET exam, an assessment test will be needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment, call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- talk and read about up-to-date stimulating topics, using the key words and necessary phrases (e.g. )
- expand your vocabulary on topic-based lexical areas (e.g. feelings, sleep, music, crime and punishment, media)
- revise your knowledge of main grammar structures and learn more sophisticated structures (e.g. unreal conditionals, structures after wish, verb patterns, modal verbs, active vs. passive voices)
- Continue to practise ‘fine-tuning’ of pronunciation of difficult sounds and use appropriate rhythm and intonation, word and sentence stress,
- improve accuracy as well as develop your fluency in the speaking activities
- practise your listening skills, being exposed to motivating, challenging but achievable listening tasks, listening to authentic and colloquial spoken language
- improve your knowledge of British culture, history, trends and values
- improve all the skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with the focus on building the skills that are most useful in the workplace and in searching for work
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment.
Tutor
Anya Rocka
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 10:00 am - March 27 (Wednesday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description On our Dressmaking course 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
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Brief Description
On our Dressmaking course 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:
The learning outcomes are listed for a full year – 3 terms of tuition. The tutor will adjust the course around the learners enrolled.
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:
If you have a sewing machine at home you might find it beneficial.
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.
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to make payment by card.
Tutor
Sally TilleyI have been dressmaking domestically and commercially for the past 20 years. I studied at Loughborough College of Art and worked briefly as a fashion designer before moving into teaching textiles. Since leaving the industry, I have continued to take on commission work and teach dressmaking and pattern cutting courses.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 3:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This course will introduce you to beginners pattern cutting in women’s wear, using block pattern manipulation techniques. After learning initial techniques and skills you will produce a set of
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Brief Description
This course will introduce you to beginners pattern cutting in women’s wear, using block pattern manipulation techniques. After learning initial techniques and skills you will produce a set of basic blocks, using your own measurements.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Previous dressmaking experience will be beneficial.
It is not advised for new learners to join in the 3rd term due to the complicated tasks taught. If you have experience but are unsure if this course is suitable please contact the office to speak with the tutor.
Learning Outcomes:
This course will be organised in the following way:
Term 1
- Draft a half scale skirt block using your own measurements
- Learn how to adapt the block to produce different styles
- Draft a skirt block using your own measurements
- 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
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. The following ISBN numbers are the best issues: ISBN 978-1-4051-7567-8 / 0-7135-2564-9 / 978-0713-525649
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.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to book
Tutor
Sally TilleyI have been dressmaking domestically and commercially for the past 20 years. I studied at Loughborough College of Art and worked briefly as a fashion designer before moving into teaching textiles. Since leaving the industry, I have continued to take on commission work and teach dressmaking and pattern cutting courses.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 4:15 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 5:15 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Have you ever wanted to try Pilates but you were not exactly sure what it involved and whether it would be suitable for you? Pilates is a form of
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Brief Description:
Have you ever wanted to try Pilates but you were not exactly sure what it involved and whether it would be suitable for you? Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being.
Similar to Yoga, Pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility. The chance of injury is much lower than with other more strenuous forms of exercise.
It also focuses on the mind-body connection and breathing.
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates as an exercise program for injured dancers and soldiers while living in the UK. Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were closely connected.
This form of exercises will help you improve posture, mobility, muscular strength, balance 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. Class numbers are limited which gives you an opportunity to interact and be corrected by your tutor.
Therefore Pilates not only improves your physical balance through correct posture but will also restore your mind-body balance.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This is a beginners plus course, some learners may have been attending a while. Some level of fitness and ability would be beneficial. If you are unsure, contact the office on 01223 712340
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
For the first session you will need to bring:
Please bring a mat, a towel and a small cushion. Please also 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?
Continue in the following term.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£73 (£44 concession). To book and pay by card please call the office on 01223 712340
Tutor
Mili BojovicI live and work in Cambridge. I run Pilates, Boxercise and Pump It classes as well as personal training.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 5:30 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 6:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: In Pilates the chance of injury is much lower than with other more strenuous forms of exercise. Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection and breathing. Pilates was invented by Joseph
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Brief Description:
In Pilates the chance of injury is much lower than with other more strenuous forms of exercise.
Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection and breathing.
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates as an exercise program for injured dancers and soldiers while living in the UK. Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were closely connected.
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.
Class numbers are limited which gives you an opportunity to interact and be corrected by your tutor.
Because Pilates can be modified to provide either a gentle strength training program or a challenging workout, most people would have no problem with this form of exercise.
The health benefits include:
Good posture – Pilates will teach you to gain and maintain good posture. The exercises require that your body is always in alignment. This is especially beneficial if you suffer from lower back pain.
Muscle Tone – the exercises involve the use of muscles that you may not use on a daily basis. After the initial soreness, you’ll find that your muscles will be much more toned
Stronger abdominal muscles – Pilates focuses on strengthening your core which includes your abdominal muscles, you’ll find that one of the benefits of Pilates is that it will result in a flat stomach.
Flexibility – Pilates will restore your flexibility
Improves your balance – through the mind-body connection which is taught in Pilates you will become much more aware of how your body moves and performs. Therefore Pilates not only improves your physical balance through correct posture but will also restore your mind-body balance.
Pilates gives you a general sense of well-being – because it focuses on providing balance between your mind and body.
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:
A mat, towel and small cushion. Please also wear 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.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£73 (£44 concession). To book please call 01223 712340 to pay over the telephone with your card
Tutor
Mili BojovicI live and work in Cambridge. I run Pilates, Boxercise and Pump It classes as well as personal training.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm - March 20 (Wednesday) 8:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
8 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Train the mind to reduce stress and manage chronic ill-health by taking time to unplug from a busy schedule and connect with what matters most to you. Are you
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Brief Description:
Train the mind to reduce stress and manage chronic ill-health by taking time to unplug from a busy schedule and connect with what matters most to you. Are you ready to find a different way of dealing with stress and managing the symptoms of long-term health conditions? Would you like to learn to still your busy mind and switch off in order to fully relax and recover? Mindfulness meditation, if practiced regularly, can help you to take better care of your health and mental wellbeing. This eight-week programme will teach you different ways of meditating so that you can adapt how you practice to your lifestyle. By learning as a group, you will support each other to make changes and to challenge learnt behaviours and habits that may be contributing to feeling stressed and far from your best. You will be invited to read the book Mindfulness for Health, to support your learning journey.
Please note: There will be no class on 21st or 28th February.
Funding information:
This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so 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.
This course may be fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.
Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.
If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This course is open to beginners to mindfulness meditation, as well as those with some experience, who wish to develop practice and confidence. The teaching approach is experiential, rather than academic, and invites learners to commit to practising meditation at home daily, in order to consolidate the new skills learnt.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
Be competent and confident in your personal meditation practice
Have a deeper understanding of the science of stress and its impact on behaviours
Exercise the ability to intervene at an earlier stage in the stress build-up and reduce its impact on wellbeing
Have identified mindfulness practices that best support you to maintain good health
Connect with others to support home-practice and create a social support network
Practice silence for up to 20 minutes in each meditation practice
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
A small journal will be provided by the course, but you may wish to bring your own personalised notebook
You may wish to bring a shawl or small throw to wear during the meditation practice
You are invited to buy Mindfulness for Health by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman, which includes a CD of guided meditations
For the first session you will need to bring:
Learners will need a fresh and personalised notebook, in which to journal, as well as a pen or pencils if you choose to draw rather than write
Bringing a small cushion and shawl/ small blanket will help learners feel more comfortable and warm
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Talk to your health care providers, e.g. social prescriber, about how mindfulness meditation can support your wellbeing along with other treatment and social support options.
To continue practicing at home and integrating the new skills into your lifestyle
To connect with local meditation practice networks via social media
To explore the origins of secular mindfulness meditation by exploring its spiritual dimension, e.g.at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre
To download an app to support home-practice.
To access other sources of mindfulness support locally
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Please contact the office on 01223 712340 / office@adultlearning.education for more information
Tutor
David LynchDavid has been practising mindfulness meditation for 20 years, and continues to practise to help him to live with anxiety and stress, while living a good life. He trained to teach the skill and philosophy in 2017, to add to his expertise as a teacher of French and English. He is an advocate for the power of learning to improve health and wellbeing, and is committed to increasing access to these mind training skills in partnership with others. He also teaches at The Arthur Rank Hospice and the Cambridge Centre for Cancer Support.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 7:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
BRIEF DESCRIPTION This course is a progression from the Lower Advanced Italian course and is suitable for students who have already studied Italian for at least three years or who feel
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
This course is a progression from the Lower Advanced Italian course and is suitable for students who have already studied Italian for at least three years or who feel confident in understanding the language. You will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a more advanced level, enabling you 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 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 normally priced for 10 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).
This course takes place at Coleridge Community College, however, learners can choose a blended approach by joining the class online.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Several years of constant progression through various levels of language competence or a proficient level of knowledge of the language.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
● Be able to understand and interact with Italian people, using your language skills actively and creatively in meaningful communication.
● Expand on grammar structures, focusing on everyday language usage.
● Gain a wider understanding of some aspects of Italian culture, literature, music and the arts.
● Continue with the reading of a novel together and subsequent discussion. Students are generally encouraged to summarize the novel’s main points in each chapter. The book studied will be decided at the beginning of the year.
Extra costs on the course
Textbook, materials or equipment:
For the first session you will need to bring:
Writing material, a pen and an enthusiastic and open minded frame of mind!
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£113 (£68 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to book and pay by card
Tutor
Olga JoyI am a native Italian speaker. I have studied modern languages at University in Rome and have taught Italian evening classes at all levels for many years as well as teaching Italian in schools in Cambridge. I have worked as an examiner for UCLES and Edexcel and as a translator and interpreter both in Italy and the UK.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 6:30 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 8:30 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: The CAE course is intended for learners with an upper intermediate / lower advanced level of English. It aims to prepare you for the Cambridge English: Advanced examination, concentrating
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Brief Description:
The CAE course is intended for learners with an upper intermediate / lower advanced level of English. It aims to prepare you for the Cambridge English: Advanced examination, concentrating on the five skills: reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking. If, however, you do not wish to take the exam, you can just concentrate on improving your skills.
If you would like to take the CAE exam, you will need to register. This is not through Adult Learn and Train. To access information on exam centres offering this qualification/ booking deadlines and dates for the exam please go onto the website: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-an-exam-centre You will also be able to access exam practice papers.
This term is priced for 10 weeks. You will probably find, like most learners, that you need more than one term’s tuition to be prepared for the exam (if you choose to enter for it). If this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
You should have completed First Certificate before joining this class. If you have not recently passed the First Certificate 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
• enjoy a higher level of communication and greater confidence in speaking English
• have a wider and more varied vocabulary
• have explored and practised different writing styles and techniques
• have an extended knowledge of grammar
EXAMINATION FEES
Your tutor will advise you on venues, dates and prices of exams. This course only covers tuition in preparation for exam – no exam fee is included in the cost of the course.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING
A4 file, notebook and pen / pencil
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
Your tutor will advise you.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Level assessment before joining course may be needed – please contact the office on either 01223 712340 or office@adultlearning.education to arrange this or to make payment.
Tutor
Tom ConwayTom Conway has taught Cambridge exam courses in Cambridge since 2001 and for four years overseas before that. In addition to teaching, he has also marked exam papers for Cambridge Assessment, and has extensive experience of the formats and marking criteria of the First, Advanced, Proficiency and IELTS exams. He has both CELTA and DELTA qualifications in teaching English as a Foreign Language
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 6:30 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 8:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This class of Acting Intermediate: Scene Study is for those who have already completed a foundation class or who have had some acting training. Using contemporary and classical text,
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Brief Description:
This class of Acting Intermediate: Scene Study is for those who have already completed a foundation class or who have had some acting training.
Using contemporary and classical text, students will learn to analyse scripts and explore various techniques for developing characters. Some preparation outside of class will be required.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
You should have completed the Acting Foundation course, or have had some acting training.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
None
For the first session you will need to bring:
Wear comfortable clothing
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
A higher level acting course.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to book and pay with your card.
Tutor
Vanessa Ackermanis an actor ,writer and educator.She has extensive experience in teaching students of all ages and abilities in a wide range of educational contexts.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 6:45 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 8:45 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This course is suitable for you if you are a beginner with little musical knowledge or experience (approximately 20 hours experience). Techniques and skills will be aimed at preparing
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Brief Description
This course is suitable for you if you are a beginner with little musical knowledge or experience (approximately 20 hours 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?
Skills attained in Guitar Beginners 1
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• To read music to the 2nd level/reading music with two voices
• To play barre chords and learn how to find inversions of major, minor and 7th chords
• To increase repertoire of tablature riffs and songs
• Play chord progressions to well-known songs
• Develop skills in picking and strumming techniques
• Play major and minor scales with a mind to improvise.
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?
Guitar Beginners 3.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to pay with your card.
Tutor
James FreeJames Free is a multi instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience in teaching and performing music. He gained a BA(Hons) degree in Music from Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge in 1998 and a PTLLS teaching qualification also from Cambridge. He has since gone on to perform across the UK, Europe and the United States with a variety of artists and acts at many venues including Glastonbury
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 6:45 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 7:45 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Join me in in a Yoga for Everyone class. This yoga flow class will
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Brief Description:
Join me in in a Yoga for Everyone class. This yoga flow class will offer everyone from yoga newbies to yoga veterans the opportunity to develop and try new things. The class will focus on mobility, body awareness and the more technical elements of yoga with a large emphasis on correct alignment. Each class starts with gentle movement and breath exercises and works into a section of more physical demand to warm up the body before relaxing into some deep stretches on the mat. The class finishes with an extended period relaxation. You will find the mix of slow and fast paced practice offers the perfect balance between gentle exertion and quiet stillness.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None – this course is for everyone from absolute beginners to veteran yogis.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have:
- Increased body awareness
- Knowledge and understanding of basic yoga poses
- Increased flexibility
- Better connection to the breath and relaxation techniques
Extra Costs:
Please provide your own yoga mat.
For the first session please bring:
Please come wearing comfortable clothes and with your own yoga mat. Water bottle and towel if desired.
On Completion of this course what might your next steps be?
I offer many variations throughout the course so term to term will offer you areas of development regardless of the level of the course.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£73 (£44 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to pay by card
Tutor
Hannah FranicevicHannah has been teaching yoga for the last 6 years. She started her yoga journey in New Zealand teaching at bootcamps working with people completely new to flexibility and yoga. She has since taught privately and in studios across the world working with people to help them increase not just their flexibility but strength. Her speciality is teaching yoga from a more technical perspective with a large focus on correct alignment, active stretches and movements and stability.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 7:00 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This Japanese course is for learners who have completed a Beginners course and have had the opportunity to develop basic Japanese conversation skills and can read and write
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Brief Description
This Japanese course is for learners who have completed a Beginners course and have had the opportunity to develop basic Japanese conversation skills and can read and write Hiragana and Katakana and some kanji. You will build up more speaking, listening, and reading and writing skills with proper grammar and sentence structure. On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N 5.
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 for learners who have studied Japanese for about 60 hours, are able to read and write Hiragana and Katakana, and some Kanji, and manage a basic conversation in Japanese. From January the course will be in its second term, and learners will be expected to have covered the majority of the first term outcomes – see below. If you are unsure, the office can put you in contact with the tutor.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the 1st term you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
・tell about experiences and intentions
・describe qualities or conditions
・give and receive
・describe the present state
・report on information
In the 2nd term you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
・make suggestions and give advice
・action giving and receiving
・learn about Japanese culture and events
・compare two items among three or more items
In the 3rd term you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
・deal with the hospital
・cause someone to do something
・learn 200 kanji and a vocabulary of 1000 words
Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment:
You will need the textbook, please do not purchase until you receive confirmation that the course is running:
“Genki 1 – An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Third Edition
ISBN: 978-4-7890-1730-5 Publisher: Japan Times
On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N 5
The Japanese Intermediate course
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£165 (£99 concession) Please call 01223 712340 to book your place and pay by card
Tutor
Yukiko IsonoI have been teaching Japanese in the UK since 1980 and have developed Japanese teaching methods for adult learners. I am the author of “BBC Talk Japanese”.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 7:00 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This course will introduce you to beginners pattern cutting in women’s wear, using block pattern manipulation techniques. After learning intial techiques and skills you will produce a set of
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Brief Description
This course will introduce you to beginners pattern cutting in women’s wear, using block pattern manipulation techniques. After learning intial techiques and skills you will produce a set of basic blocks, using your own measurements.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Previous dressmaking experience will be beneficial. This course will be suitable for all levels.
It is not advised for new learners to join in the 3rd term due to the complicated tasks taught. If you have experience but are unsure if this course is suitable please contact the office to speak with the tutor.
Learning outcomes:
This course will be organised in the following way:
Term 1
- Draft a half scale skirt block using your own measurements
- Learn how to adapt the block to produce different styles
- Draft a skirt block using your own measurements
- 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
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. The following ISBN numbers are the best issues: ISBN 978-1-4051-7567-8 / 0-7135-2564-9 / 978-0713-525649
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.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
This course is operating a small waiting list. Please contact the office on 01223 712340 or office@adultlearning.education to register your interest.
Tutor
Sally TilleyI have been dressmaking domestically and commercially for the past 20 years. I studied at Loughborough College of Art and worked briefly as a fashion designer before moving into teaching textiles. Since leaving the industry, I have continued to take on commission work and teach dressmaking and pattern cutting courses.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 7:00 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This Painting and Drawing 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
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Brief Description:
This Painting and Drawing 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 – all levels are welcome.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course you 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. There are materials available to use so please do not buy equipment until you have spoken with the tutor.
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.
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
This course operates a waiting list, please contact the office on 01223 712340 or office@adultlearning.education to be added to the waiting list.
Tutor
David Ashpolehas been teaching drawing, painting, graphic design, pottery, paper sculpture and calligraphy for over 50 years to secondary and adult learners.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 7:15 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 9:15 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A DIY course centred on working with timber. You will have the opportunity to learn and practice the following joints: Single dovetail and Half Lap, Double Mortice and Tenon,
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
A DIY course centred on working with timber. You will have the opportunity to learn and practice the following joints: Single dovetail and Half Lap, Double Mortice and Tenon, Impossible Dovetail and Japanese Joint. Once you are confident with the individual joints, you can consolidate your learning by producing a fifth joint using all the skills you have learned. Once you have mastered these, you can go on to make your individual projects.
You will be shown how to use the tools correctly, sharpen/maintain carpentry hand tools, and be taught how to use the carpentry machines. Wood for the five joints will be provided.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
This course is NOT suitable for beginners. Previous experience essential.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Identify and name carpentry tools
- Know how to maintain carpentry tools
- Learn how to use machines and tools safely
- Produce woodwork joints (wood provided)
- Produce your own project (wood not provided)
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
You are advised to wear steel toecap boots in the workshop these will cost approx. £20 from hardware stores.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
A pencil and notepad. Please note: NO sandals, or open-toed shoes are allowed in a workshop setting.
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
This course operates a waiting list. Please call the office on 01223 712340 to add your name to the waiting list. Any bookings will be dealt with in strict date order.
Tutor
Domenico PetrelliDomenico has worked in Italy as an art teacher for 3 years before moving to the UK. Domenico has a vast amount of experience working with drawing and sculpture, clay and wood.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 7:30 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description Have you ever wanted to learn Italian? Then this Italian beginners course is for you! The course is for absolute beginners and is designed to give you a basic
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Brief Description
Have you ever wanted to learn Italian? Then this Italian beginners course is for you! The course is for absolute beginners and is designed to give you a basic knowledge of the Italian language.
By the end of the course you will be familiar with the basic structure of the Italian language and have a sufficient vocabulary that will allow you to communicate with native speakers in most everyday situations. The language will be taught in the context of the social, cultural and historical aspects of Italy.
A variety of activities will be used, including dialogue development, listening practice, grammar exercises and focus work on cultural aspects of Italy. The course will be based on communicative methods and active participation will be strongly encouraged. There will be regular homework to consolidate what has been learnt in class and to assess your progress.
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 all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This beginners course will be in the second term. You will need approx. 15 hours previous tuition. Unsure of your level? Contact the office and they can put you in contact with the tutor.
Learning Outcomes:
Throughout the year, the course will cover the following topics:
- introduce yourself and others,
- talk about where you live and where you come from
- talk about what you do
- order snacks and drink in a bar
- talk about your holiday
- interact in a shop
- book a hotel
- Parts of the day,
- days of the week, months of the year
- telling the time
- Expressions of frequency (sometimes, every day, never)
- Likes and dislikes – more on food and ordering in a restaurant
- Spatial awareness (near, far, opposite, in front of)
- Transport
- Around the city
- Possessives
- Using the present tense
- Articles
- Greetings
- Using the past tense
- Shopping for food, names of shops
- Daily life (routine and habits)
- Directions
- Clothing
- Shopping for clothes
- Booking a hotel
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
Learners may be advised to purchase the textbook NUOVO ESPRESSO 1 (Libro dello studente e esercizi) which will be followed throughout the course – but this will be discussed in the first week of class
For the first session you will need to bring:
You will probably want to make your own notes, so have a pen and paper to hand.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Learners will be able to proceed to the Italian Improvers course after three terms of beginners.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£113 (£68 concession price) contact the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and pay by card.
Tutor
Olga JoyI am a native Italian speaker. I have studied modern languages at University in Rome and have taught Italian evening classes at all levels for many years as well as teaching Italian in schools in Cambridge. I have worked as an examiner for UCLES and Edexcel and as a translator and interpreter both in Italy and the UK.
Time
January 17 (Wednesday) 8:00 pm - March 27 (Wednesday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Contemporary Dance class for all. This hour-long class will work through a warmup, technique-based exercises, and a combination dance piece. The combination dance piece will be taught across
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Brief Description:
Contemporary Dance class for all. This hour-long class will work through a warmup, technique-based exercises, and a combination dance piece. The combination dance piece will be taught across the course, so you will have a finished piece to take with you after the 10 weeks.
This class is a great way to build your coordination, balance, fitness, and use of breath through the fun medium of dance.
Contemporary dance is a style of dance built from many dance forms and focuses on movement lead by breath, the style allows for unlimited freedom of movement from intricate movements to large sweeping gestures.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None, this class is for anyone that wants to learn dance whether you’re here to perfect technique or enjoy dancing to some music.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the 10 week course, you will have learnt:
- A short dance combination
- Fundamental technique base
- Knowledge of the style of dance
Extra Costs:
None
For the first session please bring:
Water, comfy clothes that allow movement and socks.
On Completion of this course what might your next steps be?
Keeping your passion for dance alive by coming along next term too!
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£73 (£44 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to book a place and pay by card
Tutor
Hannah FranicevicHannah has been teaching yoga for the last 6 years. She started her yoga journey in New Zealand teaching at bootcamps working with people completely new to flexibility and yoga. She has since taught privately and in studios across the world working with people to help them increase not just their flexibility but strength. Her speciality is teaching yoga from a more technical perspective with a large focus on correct alignment, active stretches and movements and stability.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 10:00 am - March 14 (Thursday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
8 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Although this course has been running from September there is no problem with newcomers joining in, whether you are a beginner or someone who wishes to extend their
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Brief Description:
Although this course has been running from September there is no problem with newcomers joining in, whether you are a beginner or someone who wishes to extend their skills.
The tutor has put together some ideas covering a variety of common techniques to create a series of blocks giving a more modern look. These blocks will all fit together to make a sampler quilt or you may just use the blocks in a personal project.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Basic experience in using a sewing machine is essential such as being able to wind a bobbin, thread up the machine and sew in a straight line. Patchwork is much easier to access than dressmaking and is a great way to use even basic sewing skills to be creative.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the eight-week course, newcomers will have the opportunity to:
- learn all about fabric preparation and how to use the correct tools and equipment such as a rotary cutter and mat
- sew an accurate ¼” seam and learn why it’s important
- be guided to make traditional block and not so traditional blocks
- learn the basics of quilting and binding.
- develop your design skills with colour and shapes
Those returning will continue with the series of sampler blocks with the plan of putting them all together and tackling quilting and binding.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
The centre has several sewing machines to use or you may prefer to bring your own. You will need your own plastic bobbins/spools as well as basic equipment such as fabric scissors and pins. In time you will need to purchase your own rotary cutter, mat and ruler. Patchwork weight fabric is required and places like Hobby Craft will have small packs of ‘fat quarters’ at a reasonable price. Whilst not essential, more progress will be made if learners have access to a sewing machine at home.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Fabric scissors and a notebook and some cotton fabric such as a pack of ‘fat quarters’. The tutor is keen for you not to rush out and spend a lot of money on special tools and equipment. This will come in time depending on your needs and pocket.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Consider returning for another term where you can pick up where you left off to explore even more blocks and extend your skills with more challenging blocks and techniques. Over academic year there are many Saturday classes are on offer for those who would like an extended time to learn and create. Speak to the tutor.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£116 (£70 concession) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to pay with your card
Tutor
Marion CurtisMarion Curtis is a qualified teacher with a degree in Textile Design. Her interests include many forms of textiles including weaving and bobbin lace. She taught art and design technology for over 30 years and more recently has been concentrating on her own design work and working to commission. Marion would describe herself as a ‘Modern Quilter’ and enjoys using improvisational techniques. Opening her studio to the public every year through Cambridge Open Studios, Marion is an active member of Cambridge Quilters and often gives talks and runs workshops. With her art and design background Marion feels very confident she can bring out the ‘designer’ in you.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 10:00 am - March 28 (Thursday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Are you looking for a daytime activity and interested in silver jewellery? Then this is the course for you! Throughout the course, you will develop skills in design, soldering,
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Brief Description:
Are you looking for a daytime activity and interested in silver jewellery? Then this is the course for you! Throughout the course, you will develop skills in design, soldering, piercing with a jewellery saw, filing and polishing.
Your first project will be to design and make a silver ring.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Manual dexterity is an advantage but complete beginners all welcome
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
· Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.
· Practice metal forming, wire bending, soldering, and rub-over stone setting techniques.
· Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal to shape a flat band ring.
· Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing
· Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques
· Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
The cost of the silver is NOT included in the course fee. The extra fee per term will depend on what you make and how much Silver you use. Approximate costs will be about £30 per term.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Please bring a pen, pencil and note book. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Please bring an apron. The tutor will provide a silver starter pack, the cost will be confirmed before the course starts.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable
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
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£155 (£97 concession price) To book please call Adult Learn and train on 01223 712340 to make payment over the telephone
Tutor
Gabriella del ValleGabriella has been making silver jewellery for 8 years and started by learning at an evening class here at Coleridge! She now has a jewellery business Elemental Jewellery Design and exhibits yearly through Cambridge Open Studios and also sells online and at many craft fairs. www.elementaljewellery.design After being asked many times to teach she finally said yes and is really enjoying it, as have her learners.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 5:00 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 7:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Are you interested in silver jewellery? Then this is the course for you! Throughout the course, you will develop skills in design, soldering, piercing with a jewellery saw, filing and
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Course details
Are you interested in silver jewellery? Then this is the course for you! Throughout the course, you will develop skills in design, soldering, piercing with a jewellery saw, filing and polishing.
Your first project will be to design and make a silver ring.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Manual dexterity is needed. Complete beginners welcome.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.
- Practice metal forming, wire bending, soldering, and rub-over stone setting techniques.
- Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal to shape a flat band ring.
- Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing
- Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques
- Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
The tutor will advise regarding purchasing silver and consumables for the course.
For the first session, you will need to bring:
Please bring a pen, pencil and note book. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may wish to bring an apron.
Please note: There are no materials fee included in the cost of the course – the tutor will advise you where to order from – costs will be about £35 per term depending on what you make.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£155 (£97 concession) This class operates a waiting list – please call the office on 01223 712340 to be added to the waiting list
Tutor
Liz TaylorLiz Taylor is the owner of a successful contemporary handmade jewellery business, The Silver Bird (www.thesilverbird.co.uk). She is a passionate teacher of Design and Technology with over 18 years teaching experience. She has a masters of education focusing on creative idea generation and development and has a particular interest in biomimicry: using and replicating nature through product design to make unique textures and forms. She teaches marking out, piercing, finishing techniques, hammering, gemstone setting, adding texture to metals, rolling, forging, fold forming, and much more.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 6:45 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 8:45 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
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
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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 lower advanced.
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.
This course intends to help students increase vocabulary, understand grammar use and improve pronunciation in order to gain confidence and proficiency. They will develop their ability to analyse complex text and engage in topical discussion with peers and native speakers. Some of the topics covered are: formal and informal introductions; asking and answering questions; writing for publications and analysing published works and composing assignments; asking for advice and making and responding to suggestions. 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 / the UK 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 £145 (£87 concession) 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 office@adultlearning.education
Learning Outcomes
This course intends to help students increase vocabulary, understand grammar use and improve pronunciation in order to gain confidence and proficiency. They will develop their ability to analyse complex text and engage in topical discussion with peers and native speakers.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Formal and informal introductions, Success and motivation, analysing texts for comprehension and use of idioms, discourse markers and connectors.
- Personality and family vocabulary. Describing personality using a questionnaire, different uses of verb ‘have’, sentence rhythm and intonation.
- History and the Movies. Film and cinema vocabulary, word families (noun, person, adjective, verb) and use of adverbs and adverbial expressions.
- Narrative tenses, describing childhood memories with ‘used to’ and ‘would’, abstract nouns to express ideas, concepts or experiences.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. However, this course is now full. Please call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education to be added to the waiting list. Alternatively, there are still places available on the same level in the evening course.
Tutor
Alex BellHi, my name’s Alejandro (Alex) Bell. I’m a CELTA qualified English teacher and long-term Cambridge resident. I’ve taught children and adults at various levels, both individually and in groups, for about six years in the UK, South America most recently China. I believe group participation and involvement is paramount when learning any new skill and try to incorporate these into my classes, hopefully with an element of fun. I hope to become a useful addition to an excellent educational team, guiding and helping students to achieve their communication goals.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - March 21 (Thursday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
9 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This course is suitable for advanced students who have already reached a good level of fluency either by attending formal classes or by living, working or having frequent holidays
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Brief Description:
This course is suitable for advanced students who have already reached a good level of fluency either by attending formal classes or by living, working or having frequent holidays in Italy. A sound knowledge of the language structure and basic grammar is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to contribute actively to class discussions on a wide range of topics including current affairs, social issues, literature and cinema. You should also be able to demonstrate a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the Country’s history, culture and society.
The main aim of the course is to teach you how to use and manipulate the language to high standards mainly through the development of speaking skills. Other activities will include research on specific topics, reading of newspapers and literature, presentations, listening exercises and written homework. There will also be some revision of specific elements of grammar upon students’ request.
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 three terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
The course is suitable for those of you who have already studied Italian for several years. A good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to show a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the country’s history, culture and society.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- express confidently your own opinions on a variety of topics
- read and comment on articles from the national press
- read some modern/contemporary literature and perform a critical appraisal
- appreciate the differences between regions and their inhabitants
- use the language outside the context of the classroom
- construct more complex sentences using a variety of verb forms and tenses
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
None
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:
Note pad and pen
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE:
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£149 (£89 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and pay by card
Tutor
Anna Maria BedfordI am a native Italian speaker, born and educated in Italy. I have extensive teaching experience, having taught Italian at all levels to students of all ages and nationalities. I have been teaching Italian to adults in Cambridge for the last ten years.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Recent events have taught us that sometimes we need to be able to express ourselves or occupy ourselves in
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Brief Description:
Recent events have taught us that sometimes we need to be able to express ourselves or occupy ourselves in new ways. Sometimes just for fun but sometimes to remain healthy. This course will offer learners the chance to challenge themselves, overcome obstacles through problem solving skills, find new means of expression (or develop existing ones). This can be done through the creation of artworks. In addition to this the record of a journey of development in the form of a journal can provide a useful and inspirational tool for personal expression and exploration of ideas. Combining these two closely connected practices will enable learners to develop confidence through step by step achievement of goals and milestones and improve their outlook by building a set of skills appropriate to them as individuals.
This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so 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.
This course may be fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.
Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.
If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.
Outcomes of the course:
- Acquire skills to enable effective self- assessment
- Build confidence through acquisition and extension of new skills
- Express feelings or intuition more freely
- Compile a body of work which shows personal development
- Make regular entries in a personal journal
- Some learners will create a personal development plan
Previous experience and knowledge needed:
No previous or existing knowledge of drawing or painting is needed, it is not essential as tuition and guidance will be given on the course.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
This depends on what you already have in your Art Kit! The tutor will discuss the medium and any essential materials you will need on the first class.
For the first session you will need:
An idea of what medium you would like to explore on the course and be prepared to talk about what interests you.
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
Adult Learn and Train offer other creative courses throughout 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
This course is fundable. Please contact the office: 01223 712340 or office@adultlearning.education to check your eligibility.
Tutor
Clive RiggsClive is a full elected member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, a professional tutor, painter, printmaker and demonstrator with more than 18 years’ experience.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Techniques and skills will be taught aimed at preparing the learner to play any style of guitar music. The guitar beginners course will provide an
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Techniques and skills will be taught aimed at preparing the learner to play any style of guitar music. The guitar beginners course will provide an introduction to reading music and tablature, tuning and replacing strings, playing techniques and building up a repertoire of songs, chord progressions and guitar riffs.
OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE:
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Play chord and riffs to well-known songs, read written music and tablature, perform strumming, finger picking and plectrum techniques, play scales with a mind to improvise, replace strings and tune the guitar, recognise music terms and symbols.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:
None
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
The Guitarist’s Way Book 1 by Peter Nuttall and John Whitworth, Holley Music, approximate cost £6.00
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:
One working guitar of any kind, (nylon string, steel string or electric) and The Guitarist’s Way Book 1
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE:
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) To book please call the office on 01223 712340 to pay with your card
Tutor
James FreeJames Free is a multi instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience in teaching and performing music. He gained a BA(Hons) degree in Music from Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge in 1998 and a PTLLS teaching qualification also from Cambridge. He has since gone on to perform across the UK, Europe and the United States with a variety of artists and acts at many venues including Glastonbury
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This Italian Intermediate course is for those who have studied Italian for at least two years and have a fair knowledge of the Italian language. You will be able
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Brief Description
This Italian Intermediate course is for those who have studied Italian for at least two years and have a fair knowledge of the Italian language. You will be able to build on your previous knowledge to develop further the four language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening), although particular emphasis will be given to speaking activities. The course will be based on communicative methods and active participation will be strongly encouraged. A variety of activities will be used, including role-plays, listening to audios, games and group work. Grammar will be also an essential component of the course. Regular homework will be assigned to consolidate what has been learnt in class and to assess the learner’s progress. 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 all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Learners should have already studied Italian for two years, or have a fair knowledge of the language. (Approx. 120 hours).
This is the second term of Intermediate Italian, so please see what was covered in Term 1.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the one-year course you will have covered the following main topics and grammar:
TERM 1
• Shopping for food
• Recipes
• Daily living
• Revision of verbs (present and past)
• Future tense
• Revision of reflexive verbs
• The imperfect tense
TERM 2
• Family life
• Family in Italy
• Around the shops , buying clothes and other items
• Our childhood – describing situations in the past
• Describing people (physical description and character)
• Present and past conditional ( equivalent of “would” mode )
• The imperative
• Comparatives and superlatives
TERM 3
• Meeting people, accepting or refusing an invitation.
• Polite requests, giving advice
• Holidays and travelling
• What sort of holidays do people like
• Healthy eating habits, health and lifestyles.
• Direct/indirect pronouns
• Conjunctions
• Adverbs
Extra costs on the course for example textbook, materials or equipment:
A course book will be discussed in the class
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 an Italian Upper-Intermediate course the following academic year.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) – Contact the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and make payment over the telephone
Tutor
Ennio Agabiti
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description On our Dressmaking course 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
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Brief Description
On our Dressmaking course 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 overlock sewing machines, if required. For the more advanced learner, you will be encouraged to make more complicated garments.
Previous Experience
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 (3 terms)
• Know how to use a lockstitch and oversewing machines.
• Learn how to use dressmaking patterns.
• 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 etc
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, buttons etc.
• 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.
• Make pattern alterations
• 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:
If you have a sewing machine at home you might find it beneficial.
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.
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to be added to the waiting list
Tutor
Sally TilleyI have been dressmaking domestically and commercially for the past 20 years. I studied at Loughborough College of Art and worked briefly as a fashion designer before moving into teaching textiles. Since leaving the industry, I have continued to take on commission work and teach dressmaking and pattern cutting courses.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This Acting Foundation course will offer you a foundation in acting. Working through a variety of theatre games, improvisations and techniques, you will be encouraged to explore your imagination
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Brief Description:
This Acting Foundation course will offer you a foundation in acting. Working through a variety of theatre games, improvisations and techniques, you will be encouraged to explore your imagination and gain confidence in vocal and physical skills. We will use both contemporary and classical text and progress to in-class presentations of scenes and monologues.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• strengthen your ability to speak in public
• gain a basic understanding of a variety of acting techniques
• work on contemporary and classical scenes or monologues
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
There may be an opportunity to purchase a script to use during the class. This would not exceed £10.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Wear comfortable clothing
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
Acting Intermediate – Scene Study course
A higher level acting course.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£145 (£87 concession) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to book and pay with your card.
Tutor
Vanessa Ackermanis an actor ,writer and educator.She has extensive experience in teaching students of all ages and abilities in a wide range of educational contexts.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This Japanese Intermediate language 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.
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Brief Description
This Japanese Intermediate language 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 N5 or N4.
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 course is suitable for those who have studied Japanese for more than 180 hours, can read and write hiragana and katakana and about 300 kanji and 1500 words, and have developed the ability to take part in everyday conversation and read and write simple sentences. If you are unsure, of your level, the office can put you in contact with the tutor.
Learning Outcomes:
You will have the opportunity to learn:
- the four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using natural language
- to recognise and use correct grammatical structures and communication strategies
- around 600 kanji and 2000 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 skills
Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment:
Text book: げんきII, Third edition ISBN978-4-7890-1732 Japan Times (Autumn Term)
Text book: 中級日本語, an Integrated course in Japanese revised edition ISBN 978-4-7890-1307-9 (Spring Term)
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£165 (£99 concession) To book a place on this course call the office on 01223 712340 to pay by card
Tutor
Yukiko IsonoI have been teaching Japanese in the UK since 1980 and have developed Japanese teaching methods for adult learners. I am the author of “BBC Talk Japanese”.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:15 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 9:15 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description Improve your silver jewellery making skills and learn new traditional silver-smithing techniques! During this course you will practise and hone your skills and widen your repertoire of traditional handmaking jewellery
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Brief Description
Improve your silver jewellery making skills and learn new traditional silver-smithing techniques!
During this course you will practise and hone your skills and widen your repertoire of traditional handmaking jewellery techniques, such as wax carving, granulation and reticulation. You will also refine your piercing skills and learn to solder pieces with multiple joints. Use the skills you’ve learned to work with gemstones and develop your own designs.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
You should ideally have completed a beginner’s course, and be competent in basic silver soldering, piercing, forming and shaping. Experience of basic bezel gemstone setting is an advantage but not essential.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Practice and hone your skills in metal forming, wire bending, soldering, and rub-over stone setting techniques.
- To widen your repertoire of traditional handmaking jewellery techniques that can be used to design and make your own pieces, such as wax carving, granulation and reticulation.
- To have the opportunity to refine your piercing skills and soldering pieces with multiple joints.
- To work with gemstones with more complex forms
- To apply techniques learn to develop your own designs
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
The tutor will advise regarding purchasing silver and consumables for the course.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Bring a pen, pencil and notebook. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may wish to bring an apron. For Health and Safety reasons you must not wear open-toe shoes/sandals, and all long hair must be tied back as it is a workshop environment.
Please note: There are no materials fee included in the cost of the course – the tutor will advise you where to order from – costs will be about £35 – £40 per term depending on what you make.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Continue to develop your skills with increasing independence through self-directed projects in future returner’s silver jewellery groups. The tutor will advise you as to which course is most suitable. 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£155 (£97 concession) Please call the office to pay over the telephone on 01223 712340
Tutor
Liz TaylorLiz Taylor is the owner of a successful contemporary handmade jewellery business, The Silver Bird (www.thesilverbird.co.uk). She is a passionate teacher of Design and Technology with over 18 years teaching experience. She has a masters of education focusing on creative idea generation and development and has a particular interest in biomimicry: using and replicating nature through product design to make unique textures and forms. She teaches marking out, piercing, finishing techniques, hammering, gemstone setting, adding texture to metals, rolling, forging, fold forming, and much more.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:15 pm - March 28 (Thursday) 9:15 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
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.
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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 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£165 (£105 concession). Please call 01223 712340 to add your name to the waiting list.
Tutor
Domenico PetrelliDomenico has worked in Italy as an art teacher for 3 years before moving to the UK. Domenico has a vast amount of experience working with drawing and sculpture, clay and wood.
Time
January 18 (Thursday) 7:45 pm - March 21 (Thursday) 8:45 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
9 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Who doesn't like dancing to a musical? Take to the stage every week and be the star of your own show as you learn easy to follow routines to a
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Brief Description:
Who doesn’t like dancing to a musical?
Take to the stage every week and be the star of your own show as you learn easy to follow routines to a variety of musical songs from stage and screen; including “Mamma Mia”, “Flashdance” and “Footloose”.
The session is split into two main components; Fitness and flexibility is the focus of the first section of the session with a choreographed routine to finish each week.
Never feel like exercise is a chore again!
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This is a mixed ability session, there will be different levels of fitness (and coordination!). The course would be classed as aerobic.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness levels.
- Improve flexibility and posture.
- Learn a variety of choreographed routines in different styles.
- Improved muscle memory and coordination.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
No extra costs
For the first session you will need to bring:
Comfortable clothing that you are able to move in, trainers or other suitable footwear (jazz shoes may be worn but not a requirement). Plenty of water.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Continue onto an additional course to improve in skill level further adding to the technique and confidence level gained through out the current course.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£66 (£40 concession price) Contact the office on 01223 712340 to book and pay by card
Tutor
Sarah ConnewSarah is a professionally trained dancer attending both Bird College, London, and Bodywork in Cambridge. She has been teaching dance and musical theatre for over a decade and has a huge wealth of knowledge in many different styles. Whilst studying she gained her fitness qualification in ‘Exercise to Music’ along side her degree course. Sarah is an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher and her passion for the subject is huge. She loves to see the enjoyment and technical improvements made in every one of the people she teaches as their confidence grows in the subject.
Time
January 22 (Monday) 6:45 pm - March 11 (Monday) 8:45 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
8 weeks
Course details
Brief description: This course is aimed at anyone who has an interest in, or wants to know how Britain interacts with the world. Lesson 1 - How are we governed? Government policy
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Brief description:
This course is aimed at anyone who has an interest in, or wants to know how Britain interacts with the world.
Lesson 1 – How are we governed? Government policy creation and the role of the civil service.
Previous experience and Knowledge needed:
None.
The course will have an emphasis on interactivity with the using of learning aids such as short quizzes (a general introductory ‘what do you know already?’ and one per topic) and classroom discussions.
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£116 (£70 concession) – Contact the office on 01223 712340 to pay by card
Tutor
Paul HumphreysI hold a BA (Hons) in International Studies with the OU and an MA (Merit) in International Relations (IR) with Anglia Ruskin University. I am currently a doctoral research student with Brunel University researching the effects of the H.M. Governments PREVENT counter-terrorism strategy on professionals working in public welfare services. I have studied geopolitical events for many years and have always found it a fascinating subject. In terms of IR I am a adherent of the realist school of thought. I think a good understanding of IR has never been so important, because the current global order is in a state of flux and the West is facing the distinct possibility of decline and being eclipsed by a rising East Asia led by China.
Time
January 25 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - March 21 (Thursday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
8 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Creative Writing for Beginners is an eight week course that revolves around exploring the skills and craft of writing fiction. Writing stories for personal pleasure has become a popular
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Brief Description:
Creative Writing for Beginners is an eight week course that revolves around exploring the skills and craft of writing fiction. Writing stories for personal pleasure has become a popular pastime again as has writing poetry to post online for others to read and take inspiration from. During the recent pandemic and various lockdowns many of us sought out purposeful activities that can be done anywhere at any time and that require a minimum investment in new equipment (when it comes to creative writing the bare necessities are only paper and a pen/pencil). Engaging in creative pursuits has also been found to relieve anxiety and promote good mental health by providing a focus for concentrated thought. It doesn’t matter whether you want to write as an end it itself or to write with the intention of sharing your work with a wider audience, the well-being benefits come from engaging in the act of harnessing your creative energy. Although as with every craft the more accomplished the finished result, the more appreciation and enjoyment gained.
Creative Writing for Beginners will help you feel more confident in your abilities to communicate your ideas and will also give you the opportunity to experiment in a safe environment with different forms of storytelling to find which gives you the most satisfaction and creative enjoyment. Throughout the course you will learn about putting the skills and craft of storytelling into practice by working on a short story, a piece of memoir, a poem, and examining forms such genre fiction, plays and screenwriting. The emphasis is on having a go and learning by doing because there has never been a writer who cannot improve their work by rewriting in the light of feedback given and knowledge or experience gained (even Shakespeare crossed things out and had another go at finding the right word to convey exactly what he intended). Creative Writing for Beginners can’t promise to turn you into a great playwright, but it will give you plenty of opportunities to better appreciate and implement the skills necessary for successful storytelling whilst having fun playing with language along the way.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Identify writing goals and ways of working to achieve them.
Give and receive feedback. - Differentiate the elements required in storytelling.
- Identify the skills of creative writing.
- Write a short story, a piece of non-fiction memoir, and a poem.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
None.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Pen/pencil and paper.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Writing Life Stories
Next steps in Creative Writing
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 Saturdays 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£116 (£70 concession) To book please call the office on 01223 712340 to pay with your card.
Tutor
Ruth WadeRuth Wade has been a full-time writer for 25 years. For 15 of those she has been teaching the skills and craft of creative writing. She is also an accredited creativity coach. As a novelist she specialises in historical fiction and writes both under her own name and that of BK Duncan. She was a finalist in The People’s Book Prize 2016 and shortlisted for the Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award. You can find out more about her writing and her approach to teaching at www.ruthwade.com
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
3 hours
Course details
Brief Description: You will have a very busy three hours working on basic bread making techniques! You will make four breads: basic wholewheat, soft white rolls, soda bread and pizzas. You will come
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Brief Description:
You will have a very busy three hours working on basic bread making techniques!
You will make four breads: basic wholewheat, soft white rolls, soda bread and pizzas.
You will come away fired up to never buy a loaf of bread from the supermarket again!
The course includes the whole bread making cycle: yeast, mixing, proving, shaping and cooking.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No experience needed – just the desire to make bread.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
Reliably make bread
Be aware of some the pitfalls
Have the confidence to try new breads
Make great pizzas
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
Ingredients – the tutor will bring the ingredients for the evening. Please bring along £10 cash to pay him directly.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Apron, tea towel, dish cloth and a container to take your food home.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
The college offers lots of exciting cookery classes throughout the year.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£43 – Please call 01223 712340 to book a place on the course and pay by card.
Tutor
Rupert DickRupert Dick started making bread as a child with his mother. so has years of experience. He has a passion for passing on his experience and knowledge of bread to others. He believes that everyone should make their own bread and will show them how this can be done, even as a busy person.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
1 morning
Course details
Brief Description: Learn to make a seasonal flower arrangement with a rustic feel.
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Brief Description:
Learn to make a seasonal flower arrangement with a rustic feel. With no knowledge of flower arranging required, come along and learn tips and tricks for successful use of bulbs, spring flowers and twig blossoms in a floral design using no foam. All materials are included in the course fee. Just bring your scissors!
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No prior knowledge required. Please notify the college of any plant allergies before attending.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Apply techniques to create a pretty spring floral arrangement in rustic style
- Know how to care for your completed floral work to maximise its life
- Learn tricks for using Spring flowers and bulbs in a floral design
Please note this design will be in a wooden crate or basket subject to availability of stock.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
All materials required are included in the course fee
For the first session you will need to bring:
Strong scissors,(wire cutters if you have them), bin bag, notebook and pen if you want to record any information for yourself, camera (optional), apron. Also a crate or semi rigid bag (e.g. supermarket hessian bag) to transport your design. You may wish to bring protective disposable gloves for your hands or hand wipes as the plant material can get messy!
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Look out for other flower arranging courses coming up.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£47 – To book please call the office on 01223 712340 to pay with your card
Tutor
Helen AllenHelen 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 and is busy with wedding and event work especially in the summer months. www.verdila.co.uk @verdilaflowers
Time
10 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 11 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
2 days
Course details
Brief Description Gemstones have been used for jewellery making for thousands of years. In this course you will enter the world of working with beautiful semi-precious gemstones, working with
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Brief Description
Gemstones have been used for jewellery making for thousands of years. In this course you will enter the world of working with beautiful semi-precious gemstones, working with bezel setting in fine and 925 Sterling silver.
In this stimulating, day course you will learn how make rings, earrings or pendants, using processes that exploit the metal’s outstanding physical, chemical, and aesthetic properties.
Through a set of teacher led projects, you will create a couple of pieces of jewellery with cabochons gemstones. You will also learn piercing with a jewellery saw, soldering, filing and polishing. This course aims to make you feel safe and confident in the workshop and have a good understanding of how to safely use the various pieces of equipment.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Manual dexterity is needed. Previous experience is helpful, though complete beginners are welcome.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- To combine theoretical understanding, sequenced practical activities to develop skills in making a series of jewellery in semi-precious gemstones.
- Including the basic techniques of cutting, filing, soldering and polishing, bezel stone setting, and shape forming.
- Develop skills in making jewellery with rub over bezels gemstone settings.
- Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.
- Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal.
- Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing
- Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
There is a £25 fee included for your silver /gems for the day. There may be an opportunity to purchase stones/extra silver so feel free to bring some cash with you.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Tools will be provided but if you have your own tools please feel free to bring them… Make sure they are marked for you to identify them.
PLEASE NOTE: for Health and Safety reasons you must not wear open-toe shoes/sandals, and any long hair must be tied back as it is a workshop environment.
Please bring a packed lunch on both days.
Please bring a pen, pencil and notebook. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may wish to bring an apron.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable.
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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£113 – To book onto this course please call the Adult Learn and Train office on 01223 712340
Tutor
Liz TaylorLiz Taylor is the owner of a successful contemporary handmade jewellery business, The Silver Bird (www.thesilverbird.co.uk). She is a passionate teacher of Design and Technology with over 18 years teaching experience. She has a masters of education focusing on creative idea generation and development and has a particular interest in biomimicry: using and replicating nature through product design to make unique textures and forms. She teaches marking out, piercing, finishing techniques, hammering, gemstone setting, adding texture to metals, rolling, forging, fold forming, and much more.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
1 day
Course details
Brief Description: If you love the beauty, light and warmth of a lit candle why not join us for a relaxed and informative workshop creating high-quality fragranced container candles and wax
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Brief Description:
If you love the beauty, light and warmth of a lit candle why not join us for a relaxed and informative workshop creating high-quality fragranced container candles and wax melts.
Perfect for gifting or for your own home to enjoy
This workshop is designed for total beginners and focuses on the use of natural waxes.
You will be guided through wax selection, wick sizing, fragrance choices, safety and regulatory requirements, giving you enough knowledge to make candles and melts yourself at home.
What will you make?:
During the workshop you will be making one travel candle, one large glass container candle and a variety of wax melts.
Previous Experience and Knowledge needed?
No experience needed.
