Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

Tracing, cutting out and tacking skills only.

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brief Description:

At this day school you will make a patchwork ‘stained’ glass cushion or art wall piece based on the tutors own design inspired by Rennie Mackintosh. You will be given a design and shown how to cut out and create a design based on the famous Mackintosh Rose. Technically, this patchwork technique is called ‘stained glass appliqué. Hand stitching is used and all ‘raw’ edges are covered with a special fabric tape. You would need a sewing machine at home to make this piece into a cushion or wall hanging. The sample in the picture is similar to what you might make.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Tracing, cutting out and tacking skills only.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Tracing a simple design onto freezer paper
• Cutting out each part of the design in fabric and assembling the pieces
• Tacking the fabric down
• How to attach bias binding tape to the design.
• Go home knowing how to complete the piece

Extra fees / for the session you will need to bring:

There is no materials fee included in the course cost.
You will need a basic sewing kit of needles, thread, scissors and pins.
The tutor recognizes that not everyone has a good store of ‘scraps’ or at home and is pleased to be able to supply some at a low cost of £3 maximum. You will also need some ¼” bias tape which again you can purchase a reel from the tutor. (Black tape works well).
There is also an on line supplier called ‘The Stitch Witch’ http://stitchwitch.biz/product-category/biastape/ A 5m pack would cost £7.49

For the base of the design you will need a piece of white or pale coloured fabric about 20 inches square. A white cotton pillow case would suffice. Some wadding of the same size. The tutor likes to use wadding 100% cotton or an 80/20 mix.
The tutor would appreciate advance notice of any materials that would be needed, as items may have to be pre-ordered.
Please bring a packed lunch

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

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

Brief Description:

Would like to know more about European painting between 1715–1886, this will be a basic introduction to the main art movements during this period including the Romantics, the Pre-Raphaelites and Impressionism. Selected artists and their work will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how the periods linked together, and why these particular artists and their works were so important during this era.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

You will learn through a series of power point presentations, worksheets and class discussions.

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

You will need a notepad and pen. No other costs involved.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and a notepad.

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

From this course you may progress onto the Summer term course entitled ‘The Golden Age of European Art.’
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required.

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

All materials will be provided.

For the session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description

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 but if you have any prior experience or knowledge you may still join.

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:

Calligraphic fountain pen will be required.

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

Brief description:

An opportunity to create something memorable! This course is for improvers: you will build on your previous knowledge of crochet to produce beautiful brooches and magnets. You will build on your knowledge of yarns and wools and the affects that can be produced. Incorporate some new crochet techniques. You will be using a crochet pattern, this will be discussed in the class, and the day will culminate with you producing a brooch and a magnet that can be worn or displayed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is for improvers – attendance at the beginner’s course is required, or previous experience where you are now confident with the basic stitches. Contact the office if you are unsure of your level.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session participants will be able to:
• Understand what equipment is needed to crochet
• Know what some of the specialist words mean
• Be able to do some basic crochet stitches.
• Produce a brooch and a magnet

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

All materials will be provided, you are welcome to bring any crochet material if you have it.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A Packed Lunch.

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

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

Brief Description:

You will use simple flower arranging and floristry techniques to create beautiful floral designs for the home and a number of occasions for the spring festive season. We will work with wet floral foam, cellophane, chicken wire and vases to create a variety of floral designs including table centerpieces, themed work and gift-wrapped floristry. No experience necessary. Course fees include materials for a design in week 1.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

A love of flowers. No experience required

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

● Create simple, traditional and modern spring floral designs for the home and spring occasions
● Understand how to buy and prepare seasonal spring flowers to maximise their cut flower life
● Gain confidence and experience handling a variety of seasonal flower and spring branches
● Employ secure floral mechanics in your arrangements

About Your Tutor:

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

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

You will provide your own flowers and foliage each week although the tutor can provide some flowers and foliage for a reasonable price plus a sundries pack for around £12-£15.

Expect to pay around £8-£10 a week for flowers although actual price will depend upon the design and where you shop. It will be much less if you have your own foliage or flower and twig source.

Floristry scissors are available to order for £8.00 if desired.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

There is a small materials fee in the cost of the course to cover your first week’s design.
Strong scissors (florist scissors can be ordered from tutor week 1), bin bag, spare plaster, notebook and pen, camera (optional) to record work completed in class, apron and hand wipes.
Also a crate or semi rigid bag (eg supermarket bag) to transport your design.

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

Cut flowers for beginners: Summer
Workshops:
16 March 2019 10-2pm ‘Joyful Germini ‘
18 May 2019 10-2pm ‘Summer Cones including Succulents’
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

Domenico Petrelli

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description:

A course centered on working with timber. You will be learning and practicing the following joints: Dovetail Half Lap, Double Mortice and Tenon, Impossible Dove Tail, Kawai Tsugite (3-way joint) and Japanese Joint. Once you are confident with the individual joints, you can consolidate your learning by producing a five joint frame using all the skills learned. 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 as well as being taught how to use the carpentry machines. Wood for the 5 joint 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 them safely
• Produce woodwork joints

About Your Tutor:

Domenico Petrelli

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

You are advised to wear steel toe cap 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?

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

Brief Description

Over the weekend, you will have the opportunity to continue to develop your skills in joinery and using wood, this exciting course will give you a choice of 12 projects from which to choose one to work on, and by the end of the weekend you will have a piece of furniture to take home. You will develop skills and the knowledge of how to complete a project that you can then use for other future projects.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is not a beginner’s course – previous experience is necessary (contact the office if you are unsure)

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Understand more about health and safety in the workshop
• Be more confident in using a variety of hand held tools
• Practice using machinery in a workshop environment
• Plan and structure the methods needed for a project
• Produce your own project

For the session you will need to bring:

Your own wood and any other materials needed to complete your chosen project.
PLEASE NOTE: for Health and Safety reasons you must not wear open-toe shoes/sandals as it is a workshop environment. Please bring a packed lunch on both days.

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

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

Brief Description:

Do you want to experiment with drawing? During the session you will cultivate and ignite a greater enthusiasm for drawing and mark-making, using a broad range of drawing principles and concepts to further your drawing ability. Join this day school and explore this mini series of drawing adventures that are fun and accessible to all abilities.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No Previous experience needed in drawing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• To explore and increase your drawing skills.
• Develop and cultivate your own Visual Language
• To produce unique piece of work.
• To increase your knowledge and understanding of a variety of drawing methods.

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

All materials supplied for the day session.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Yourself and a packed lunch.

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

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

Brief Description:

You will be taught for 8 sessions that will cultivate and ignite a greater enthusiasm for life drawing and drawing various forms of still life. As the 8 weeks progress, you will become increasingly more aware at how to approach life drawing and increase your skills when drawing still life objects. Within the term there will be a life model present for two sessions.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience needed in drawing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• To explore and increase your drawing skills.
• Increase your knowledge and understanding of form.
• To produce unique pieces of work.
• To gain confidence in this subject area.

About Your Tutor:

Bethany Eaton
Bethany is a practicing artist who works in Cambridgeshire tutoring a variety of groups on a variety of art based subjects. Her artwork is in mixed media, using drawing and printing techniques to produce portraits.

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

There will be some materials supplied for the first few weeks. The tutor will discuss and suggest materials for you to purchase within the first couple of weeks.
The fee for the life model is included in the course fee.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring along pencils and paper.

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

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

Brief Description:

If you want to discover drawing and painting in a relaxed environment, this course would be of great benefit to you. Throughout the day, we will explore how you can use drawing and painting in a calming way to develop your skills whilst incorporating sounds and music into your artwork.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No Previous experience needed in drawing or painting.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• To explore and increase your drawing skills.
• Develop and cultivate your own Visual Language
• To produce unique piece of work.
• To increase your knowledge and understanding of a variety of drawing methods.

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

All materials will be supplied for the session. You are welcome to bring your own materials if you prefer.

For the session you will need to bring:

A packed Lunch

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

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

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

The tutor will advise you.

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

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

The tutor will advise you.

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

Brief Description:

Come along to the 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 organized for those interested.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience necessary. All ability levels.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 10 week 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

About Your Tutor:

Peter Cavaciuti is a professional Artist.
Peter Cavaciuti has been teaching for over 20 years. His exhibitions include The Royal Academy, London; Salon de l’Aquarelle de Belgique; Galerie Leda Fletcher, Geneva and The Urasenke Foundation, Kyoto. His demonstrations include the Victoria and Albert Museum and Kettles Yard. His work is published by the Art Group Ltd, London. He also exhibits in Starts Gallery, Taipei. Locally he takes part in the Cambridge Open Studios annual event.

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)

For the first session you will need to bring:

Any East Asian painting materials such as brushes and paper.

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

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

Brief Description:

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

For the session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description:

Do you love the softness and variety of visual effects that can be achieved with felt? Come and learn an easy relaxing technique to make felt pieces that does not result in aching arms, just beautiful work!’ It’s fun and you can make new friends along the way. You will create some pre-felt samples and combine them together to create a unique, original and beautiful landscape image.
During the first part of the course, we will concentrate upon working out a suitable design and colour scheme for this project so that you will understand how to design your own piece in the future.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No experience necessary, this course is designed for both complete beginners and those with a little experience.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 10 week course you will be able to:
• Learn a brief history of felt and makers
• Develop your design skills
• Learn about pre felt methods
• Felt balls and filling techniques
• Develop your finishing methods

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

You can buy the merino wool tops from the following suppliers at a cost of approx. £3.20 plus postage and packing.
www.adelaidewalker.co.uk or www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk

For the first session you will need to bring:

100g merino wool tops in white plus a small amount of colour/ colours (300g in total) which match the image that you intend to work from.
An apron which is fabric or plastic coated.
2 old towels
Carders if you have them
You will also need to bring a photo of a landscape with a focal point such as a tree/boat etc to work from.

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

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

Brief Description:

Do you love the softness and variety of visual effects that can be achieved with felt? Come and learn an easy relaxing technique to make felt pieces that does not result in aching arms, just beautiful work!’ It’s fun and you can make new friends along the way. You will create some pre-felt samples and combine them together to create a unique, original and beautiful landscape image.
During the first part of the course, we will concentrate upon working out a suitable design and colour scheme for this project so that you will understand how to design your own piece in the future.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No experience necessary, this workshop is designed for both complete beginners and those with a little experience.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
• Learn a brief history of felt and makers
• Develop your design skills
• Learn about pre felt methods
• Felt balls and filling techniques
• Develop your finishing methods

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

100g merino wool tops in white plus a small amount of colour/ colours (300g in total) which match the image that you intend to work from.
You can buy the merino wool tops from the following suppliers at a cost of approx. £3.20 plus postage and packing.
www.adelaidewalker.co.uk or www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk

For the first session you will need to bring:

An apron which is fabric or plastic coated.
2 old towels
Carders if you have them
You will also need to bring a photo of a landscape with a focal point such as a tree/boat etc to work from.

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

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

Brief Description:

This mixed media art course is a superb way to explore and discover various medias of art. In this 2 day course, you’ll explore drawing, drawing with chalk and pastel, watercolours, and printing onto fabric. You will identify how each media type can give a very different looks to the finished product of the same theme, and how you can use these to your advantage when producing a piece of art.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No Previous experience needed in any form of art. This course is a great opportunity to explore many medias of art and discover what works best for you.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Gain knowledge and understanding in different art medias.
• Experiment with each and identify what works best for you
• Identify how each media produces a completely different outcome.
• Strengthen your ability to understand how different medias compliment the piece you are creating and how to use these to your advantage.

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

None, materials are provided for the day.

For the first session you will need to bring:

All materials will be supplied for the day but if you are keen to bring your own materials in to work with this will be fine. Please bring an apron.

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

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE HAS CHANGED FROM A THURSDAY TO A WEDNESDAY EVENING 

Brief Description:

Shed those winter blues by learning how to make the most of spring cut flowers with seasonal cut flower and twig floral designs.
On this fun course you will use flower arranging and floristry techniques to create beautiful floral designs for a number of occasions for the spring festive season. Be amazed at what you can create using readily available bulb flowers and branches. We will work with wet floral foam and vases to create a variety of floral designs including table centre pieces, themed work and floristry. Some prior flower arranging experience will be of benefit. Materials for week 1 are included in the course fee.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

There is a Summer Floral design course in the Summer term.
Flower arranging leisure course on Thursday evenings at Coleridge or beginners courses on Tuesday afternoons or evenings at Trumpington.
Further floral workshops eg Wedding Flowers on the 2nd and 3rd February 2019, Joyful Germini on the 16 March 2019 and Summer Topiary including Succulents on the 18 May 2019
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

You will be introduced to Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement, both Shoinbana, traditional Koryu
Seika style ikebana, and Jiyuuka, free style ikebana, how it relates to nature, and the four seasons. This time you will be introduced Autumn arrangements and settings. Your tutor will discuss Ikebana and Western flower arrangements and demonstrate different style of Ikebana.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge of flower arrangement is required. Learners who have an interest in Japanese culture, or some knowledge of Ikebana or western flower arrangement and beginners are welcome.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Learn about what is Ikebana
• Learn to practice and enjoy basic Ikebana with plants and containers for Summer
• Take your own Ikebana home
• The cost of the course includes a kenzan (a device used in ikebana for fixing the flowers in the container) which is yours to take home and keep.

For the session you will need to bring:

A pair of strong scissors or secateurs and a large bowl or container, for example a salad bowl. You may like to bring flowers, flowering branches, and leafy materials from your own garden, but this is not essential. The cost of the course includes a kenzan (a device used in ikebana for fixing the flowers in the container) which is yours to take home and keep. Please bring a Binbag a crate or semi rigid bag (eg supermarket hessian bag) to transport your own Ikebana.

Extra costs on the course for materials or equipment :

Flower materials have been included in your course fee (flowers, branches, leafy materials and oasis are included) – NO extra fee.
You may like to bring flowers, flowering branches, and leafy materials from your own garden, but this is not essential.

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

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

Brief Description:

This is a full day wedding floristry course, which covers a lot of ground. You will learn the basics of bridal floristry concentrating on the vintage style. You will create a bridal bouquet and learn techniques to wire flowers and leaves to create buttonholes and a small corsage. No knowledge of flower arranging is required. All materials are included in the course fee.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No knowledge required, just a love of flowers.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Apply techniques to create a tied bridal bouquet in rustic style
• Try different wiring techniques to create wired plant material for a buttonhole and small corsage
• Know how to care for your completed floral work to maximise its life
• Investigate different styles of buttonhole and suitability of the bouquet to bride and dress.
• Extra wires and tape will be available to purchase at the end of the course so that you can carry on at home

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

There is an allowance included in the fee for all plant material and sundries used on the day.

You will need to bring:

Strong scissors, (wire cutters if you have them) Binbag, notebook and pen if you want to record any information for yourself, camera (optional), apron. Hand wipes. Also a bag to transport your designs. Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course. Bring a snack/ a packed lunch. Tea and Coffee available throughout the day.

Examination Fees:

No exam. This is a leisure class
You will record your progress through completed designs and one to one discussions with the tutor.

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

Flower arranging leisure course on Thursday evenings at Coleridge or beginners courses on Tuesday afternoons or evening at Trumpington or Coleridge.
Further floral workshops
eg, Joyful Germini on 16 March at Trumpington and Summer Topiary including Succulents on 18 May 2019 at the Coleridge campus. The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Brighten up your home by coming along to this session we will show you how to arrange the lovely Germini and Gerbera flower in a wonderful, vibrant arrangement. You will learn tips and tricks plus a few interesting twists along the way for that designer touch! All materials are included in the course fee.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No knowledge required, just a love of flowers .Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

● Create a natural Germini arrangement using floral techniques and some leaf manipulation
● Learn tips to prepare your flowers and prolong their cut flower life
● Investigate alternative ways of arranging Germini flowers and foliage

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

There is an allowance included in the fee for all plant material and sundries used.

You will need to bring:

Strong scissors, wire cutters if you have them, (the college has a small number for your use) bin bag, notebook and pen if you want to record any information for yourself, camera (optional) and apron. Also a crate or semi rigid bag (eg supermarket hessian bag) to transport your design. You may wish to provide protective disposable gloves for your hands or hand wipes, as the plant material can get messy!

Examination Fees: No exam.

You will record your progress through completed designs and one to one discussions with the tutor.

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

Flower arranging leisure course on Thursday evenings at Coleridge or beginners courses on Tuesday afternoons or evenings at Trumpington.
Further floral workshops eg Wedding Flowers on the 2nd and 3rd February 2019, Joyful Germini on the 16 March 2019 and Summer Topiary including Succulents on the 18 May 2019
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

None required just a love for flowers

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

All materials required are included in the course fee.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Strong scissors (the college has a small number for your use) and secateurs if you have them, bin bag, something to wrap your design to take it home eg bubble wrap and a crate or supermarket bag. Apron, hand wipes, spare plaster.
Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course.

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

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

Brief Description:

This is a full day wedding floral decor course, which covers a lot of ground. You will learn the basics of wedding table and pew end floristry concentrating on the vintage style. You will create a table centerpiece and a pew ends and learn techniques for other optional designs. No knowledge of flower arranging is required. All materials are included in the course fee. Combine with ‘Affordable wedding floristry’ for a complete wedding floral course.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No knowledge required, just a love of flowers

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
● Apply techniques to create a wedding table centrepiece in rustic style
● Apply techniques to create a hanging floral suitable for a pew end or chair back
● Know how to care for your completed floral work to maximise its life
● Discover the theory of a good table centre arrangement and pew end

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

There is an allowance included in the fee for all plant material and sundries used on the day

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, spare plaster and hand wipes. Also, a bag to transport your designs. Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course. Bring a snack. Drinks available.

Examination Fees: No exam. This is a leisure class

You will record your progress through completed designs and one to one discussions with the tutor.

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

Flower arranging leisure course on Thursday evenings at Coleridge or beginners courses on Tuesday afternoons or evening at Trumpington or Coleridge.
Further floral workshops
eg, Joyful Germini on 16 March at Trumpington and Summer Topiary including Succulents on 18 May 2019 at the Coleridge campus.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

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

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil and notepad.

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

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

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

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

Brief description

This interesting, creative and amazing course will give you knowledge on the history of henna and basic preparation of henna designs. It will give you knowledge on the basic step by step techniques of henna tattoo application, using different techniques. You will learn how to make your own henna paste and learn how to make a cone out of a plastic bag as well as how to design by hand.

Previous Experience AND knowledge needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

• You will be able to understand how to prepare henna paste.
• You will be able to practice henna designs step by step
• You will be able to demonstrate henna tattoo designs

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

None. A fee for the ink is included in the cost.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A4 size drawing book, pencil, eraser, and sharpener.

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

You can join a higher level in henna application.
The Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required.

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

All materials will be provided.

For the session you will need to bring:

Pencil, ruler, rubber and a packed lunch.

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

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

Brief Description:

If you are a complete beginner to 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 paint types

About Your Tutor:

Clive Riggs: Full elected member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, professional tutor, painter, printmaker and demonstrator with more than 10 years’ experience.

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

Brief Description:

This course aims to enable you to acquire the painting and drawing skills and knowledge to express your own ideas and emotions and to analyse and enjoy the work of other artists. Topics covered will be: drawing, colour, tone, perspective and composition.
The course is priced per 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?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this 10 week course participants will be able to:
• Reach a reasonable standard of drawing skill and use a sketch book properly
• Have acquired basic painting skills and knowledge of colour
• Have an understanding of texture and simple composition
• Understand and use perspective to create 3D form
• Use all knowledge to analyse and understand the work of other artists

About Your Tutor:

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

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

Materials will be discussed at the first session.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Sketch book and a selection of HB graphite graded pencils.

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

Re-enrol onto another art course, the tutor will discuss possibilities.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Get started with Patchwork and Quilting! Come along to this beginners course and you will be introduced to patchwork and quilting by working through some traditional and non-traditional blocks. You will gain in confidence and be able to design and make your own quilt or similar patchwork and quilted items.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Some basic experience in using a sewing machine will be beneficial. This course will suit many who would like to use their sewing skills for something creative. In some respects, the course content will be tailored to individual needs.

In the first term the tutor has covered the following topics:

• Introduction to patchwork techniques and sewing a ¼” seam
• Traditional patchwork blocks including log cabin, pineapple, flying geese, the half square and quarter square triangles, various star blocks and the disappearing nine patch and four patch.
• Basic foundation paper piecing.

Learning Outcomes:

The remaining 15 week course (over 2 terms) will be organised in the following way:

Term 2
• With ideas gained from making basic blocks, learners will be guided to develop designs for a personal project. This is likely to be a small lap quilt or even a table runner, bag, cushion or wall hanging
• Alongside assisting with personal projects, the tutor will cover quilting methods, both free motion and straight line binding and finishing methods.
Term 3
• Extension work including ‘stack and whack’ blocks, and string piecing
• Quick method using pre-cut fabrics such as charm squares, layer cakes and jelly rolls

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

1. Basic sewing equipment such as needles, pins, fabric scissors
2. Ideally learners, in time, will need their own rotary cutter, mat and acrylic ruler.
3. Whilst not essential, more progress will be made if learners have access to a sewing machine at home.
4. Patchwork weight fabric will be required but advice will be available on what to purchase.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Fabric scissors and a notebook and some cotton fabric scraps. 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?

An improver’s course could look at making larger or more complex designs. In this coming academic year, Saturday classes are on offer for those who would like an extended time to learn and create. Speak to the tutor.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This course is aimed at those who are more experienced at patchwork and quilting and who would like to extend their
repertoire with more complex blocks.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is anyone who has attended the tutor’s courses in previous years so prior skills are expected. This is the second term of this year; in the first term the following skills were covered:
• The bow tie block
• Hunter Star block
• French braid block
• Making a ‘mug rug’ using foundation paper piecing

Learning Outcomes:

The 15 week course (over 2 terms) will be organised in the following way:
Term 2
• Using a die cutting machine
• Equilateral triangles
• ‘Stitch and flip’ blocks
Term 3
• Stained glass appliqué patchwork or by mutual agreement

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

1. Patchwork weight fabric will be required but advice will be available on what to purchase. Requirements emailed out. See note below,
2. Your own sewing machine if you can bring one.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Your usual sewing and patchwork resources such as a rotary cutter and mat. For the coming year, you might like to consider making all the year’s blocks in the same or coordinating fabric. This could be yardage or sets of fat quarters.

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

Saturday classes are on offer for those who would like an extended time to learn and create. Speak to the tutor.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

On this one day course you will be introduced to using a jelly roll. ‘Jelly roll’ is a term given to a ‘pre-cut’ set of coordinating fabrics comprising 40 strips cut 2 ½” x 42”. The tutor will show you how to quickly piece these strips together to make one of three designs, depending on your ability. Whilst this course is suitable for the relative newcomer to patchwork and quilting, time will only allow us to make and join the blocks together.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Prior experience in using a sewing machine is advised.
You need not have done patchwork before as this course will be offered at three levels starting from very easy leading to slightly more challenging. A full list of requirements will be provided.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session participants will be able to:
• Do strip piecing
• Use specialist rulers to cut and make a quilt
• Consider how best to quilt their design.
• Go home knowing how to complete the piece

The basic lap quilt, measures about 48” by 72”. The colours and patterns will depend up the jelly roll you choose to use. With basic quilting this can be made in a day. This is an easy, no stress, patchwork! The only experience you need is to be able to sew in a straight line!

A different design quilt is slightly more difficult but smaller. It measures about 40” x 40”. About 20 strips from a jelly roll are teamed up with a plain white fabric. Again this size of lap quilt can be made and quilted in a day. It could be made larger by using all the strips from a jelly roll. Being able to stitch a ¼” seam with some accuracy is needed.

A double bed sized quilt is made with several jelly rolls. This is a more challenging patchwork design and cannot be completed in a day. Strips are sewn together and then re cut using a ruler with a 45 degree angle. If you were to use only one jelly roll you may finish the basic piecing in one day.

(photos are available on the course description in centre)

For the session you will need to bring:

You will need to bring in a jelly roll you have purchased (Approx. costs per jelly roll are from £16 to £30). One jelly roll would make a ‘lap sized’ quilt of about one metre square. Two jelly rolls would make something larger. The centre has available a number of Janome machines with patchwork feet and you are welcome to bring your own machine.
Other tools you will need to bring include a rotary cutter, pins and sharp scissors. A notebook and camera (or camera phone) would be useful. Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.

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

Enroll onto a 10 week Patchwork and Quilting course. An improver’s course could look at making larger or more complex designs. Speak to the tutor. The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Some previous dressmaking experience will be beneficial.

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Some previous dressmaking experience will be beneficial.

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description:

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

Art Clay precious metal clay is easy to use, fun, inspiring and non-toxic. As a beginner you can use ‘tools’ you can find in your kitchen, office, or DIY toolbox.

Art Clay looks and feels much like ordinary sculpting or porcelain clay. What makes it so fantastic is that it consists of extremely fine particles or pure metal (silver or gold), almost like dust, mixed up with a non-toxic organic binder. The binder burns out during firing, leaving you with a pure metal piece.

Art Clay Silver can be fired with glass, some stones and sterling silver. You can fire it with a torch, on a gas stove, or in a kiln.

There are three simple steps to creating your own silver jewellery:

1. Shape your piece
2. Leave it to dry
3. Fire it

That’s it! You now have a pure fine silver piece which just needs polishing up. The fired silver clay can be hallmarked as fine silver at any UK Assay Office.

Previous experience and knowledge needed:

None

Learning outcomes;

• To understand properties and work with silver metal clay
• To learn how to make molds, design and fabricate items of jewellery from silver metal clay
• To learn how to dry, fire and polish items of metal clay jewellery
• To learn how to file, polish and finish item into a piece of wearable jewellery

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR

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

What students need to bring:

• apron
• closed toe shoes
• paper and pen
• items of interest for inspiration or to make a mold of ..ie, shells, buttons, item of jewellery or item with detail, natural product from nature.

Brief Description

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.

PLEASE NOTE: No Classes on 21st February or 7th March 2019

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Manual dexterity is needed. 20 hours previous learning is desirable (or a weekend course).

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Handle and recognise 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.
• Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.

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

There will be some extra costs – usually no more than £5. The course includes £20 of silver, you will have the option of purchasing more silver and gem stones from the tutor if required.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen – tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

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

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

Brief Description

Make some stunning jewellery by releasing your creative impulse and learn more about this incredibly fulfilling craft. Use the skills you’ve learned to impress friends and family with gifts or start your own business. You will develop your silver jewellery and stone setting skills, building on previous learning.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Handle and recognise specialist silversmithing tools, and be able to use them safely.
• Use a variety of tools and techniques to create silver jewellery projects.
• Improve their skills with metal forming and a variety of stone setting techniques.
• Observe different techniques in practice including patination and balling.
• Understand about precious metals and the law, hallmarking, precious metal alloys.
• Prepare precious metals and stones use improved techniques and complete own projects using skills learned.

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

Start own business or take further education classes or take focussed specialist courses.
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