Brief Description

Yes, you read it right; 1970’s arts and crafts course in Cambridge!

Do you remember those fun crafts you used to do as a child! Or, would you like to learn some brilliant, easy crafts that were popular in the 1970’s? If so, this is the course for you! We will be looking at five crafts this term including making pom-poms, string art pictures, paper bead jewellery and kaleidoscope art.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No experience necessary. Just an interest in making craft work for fun!

Learning Outcomes:

The five week course will be organised in the following way:

Initial discussion about techniques that you would like to learn
Practical demonstrations * Evaluations as a group and with the tutor
Handouts * One-to-one and group tuition

About Your Tutor:

Lisa Fretwell has worked as an artist and teacher for 18 years exhibiting glass & paintings in Leicester, London and Hertfordshire up until 2000. Now I focus primarily on teaching crafts, feltmaking, stained glass and art history.

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

• A pritt stick
• a pencil, rubber, ruler
• Wrapping/coloured paper
• A ball of wool
• A small cork board with strong headed pins
• Thin card and a pair of paper scissors

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will need to bring, pencil & pen, a ruler and a rubber.

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

A follow on course in more craft techniques.
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 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.

DESCRIPTION:
This Art History course in Cambridge is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1905 – 1940. It will be a basic introduction to selected art movements during this period starting with the influences upon the Expressionist Movement, how it affected European countries, focusing upon painting, architecture and the applied arts. We will study archetypal movements evolving simultaneously such as the Bauhaus, through to the revolutionary shock tactics of the Dadaists, concluding with Surrealism. Artists and their work will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how the periods linked together, and why they were seen to be so important during this fast developing era.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
None

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
* Interpret works of art.
* Enjoy discussing artworks with others
* Understand a little more about what Art History involves
* Meet like-minded people
* A basic understanding of how Modern Art came about with the ability to recognise the key artists work/style.

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
Books if you wish to buy them, and visits to Galleries to view the work that we discuss. Relevant Arts on screen films.

FOR THE FIRST SESSION, YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
A pen and notepad.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
Enroll onto the follow-on Art History course entitled:  Modernism, which will start after Easter at Coleridge Community College.

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.

DESCRIPTION:
This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1905 – 1940. It will be a basic introduction to selected art movements during this period starting with the influences upon the Expressionist Movement, how it affected European countries, focusing upon painting, architecture and the applied arts. We will study archetypal movements evolving simultaneously such as the Bauhaus, through to the revolutionary shock tactics of the Dadaists, concluding with Surrealism. Artists and their work will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how the periods linked together, and why they were seen to be so important during this fast developing era.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
None

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
* Interpret works of art.
* Enjoy discussing artworks with others
* Understand a little more about what Art History involves
* Meet like-minded people
* A basic understanding of how Modern Art came about with the ability to recognise the key artists work/style.

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
Books if you wish to buy them, and visits to Galleries to view the work that we discuss. Relevant Arts on screen films.

FOR THE FIRST SESSION, YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
A pen and notepad.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
Enroll onto the follow-on Art History course entitled:  Modernism, which will start after Easter at Coleridge Community College.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

Are you new to patchwork and quilting but do not have the confidence to quilt it? Don’t know where to start? Many patchwork sewers do not feel ‘brave’ enough to try free motion quilting (FMQ) or even know what their quilting ‘style’ is.

This course is an opportunity to be guided through walking foot-quilting techniques followed by lots of practice, tips and inspiration on free motion quilting. You will not be an ‘expert’ immediately but should have the confidence to continue at home to build up your skills. This can be a very liberating and creative technique.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

This course is aimed at anyone who has done some patchwork but needs more help in building skills and confidence with the actual quilting process. You should be familiar with using your sewing machine and have the desire to play and practice. See notes on what you need to prepare.

Learning Outcomes:

On this course you will learn about:

• setting up and using your machine with a walking foot
• various walking foot quilting designs
• tips and techniques to build up confidence and skills with dropped feed dogs and a darning foot
• various FMQ designs such as stippling and echoing, all over designs
• using positive and negative space
• finding your quilting style by looking at examples

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

Although the centre has many sewing machines we would recommend that you bring your own to develop your personal skills. If you do bring your machine, you will need to ensure you have the appropriate walking and darning feet for your machine and that it has the capability of dropping its feed dogs. A soluble marking pen would be good. The tutor strongly recommends having a pair of quilting gloves. These are usually white with textured fingers to help grip the fabric and lessen the pressure on the neck. (Many shops have them and will list suggestions at the bottom)

You will also need to prepare and bring several quilt ‘sandwiches’. These are made from three layers of fabric, batting and another layer of fabric. The tutor would recommend bringing several as it will be an intensive day! A3 in size or made with fat quarters is a good size. Any ‘orphan’ blocks from past projects might be a good idea too. Basic sewing items are required and a small notebook and camera phone would be useful.

Please bring a packed lunch

The tutor will bring along a section of threads, some left over ‘orphan’ blocks from past projects and her personal quilts for inspiration.

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

You might like to join one of the patchwork and quilting classes held during the week.
The Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

This is an example of a pair of quilting gloves. Readily available from local shops such as Backstitch at Burwash Manor, many patchwork suppliers or from Amazon.  They are textured and aid controlling the fabric and saves on getting an aching neck and shoulders. They should be well under £10

These quilting gloves are from www.bramblepatchonline.com and are £4.75

Brief Description:

This is a one-day workshop for anyone with little or no experience; you will learn how to use the block printing for printing text, images or patterns. You will have access to a range of readymade wood blocks, lino blocks and will have the opportunity to printing onto fabric as well as paper. You will print creating different motifs, repeat patterns, boarders, using colour and pattern to create your own unique artwork. This can then been used to make greeting cards or print a piece of fabric that can be made into a soft furnishing. There are endless projects, which can evolve from printing. You can create your own designs using collagraph. This relatively new method of printmaking using variety of textured materials stuck onto cardboard base to create a low relief block, which is inked-up and printed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience needed.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• To experiment with block printing using different methods
• To design and make your own collagraph block
• To produce some print samples on fabric & paper
• To learn new craft skill

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

Pen and paper

For the first session you will need to bring:

Anything you would like to print on e.g. handmade paper or fabric
The college will supply printing inks for paper & fabric (materials fee included in the cost of the course)
The tutor will supply materials for the collagraph, wooden block prints & lino prints.
Bring a packed lunch.

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

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

Brief Description

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.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

None – all abilities welcome. Learners with some experience will be shown more advanced lettering ‘hands’ and encouraged to use illumination and decoration in their work.

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:

Please bring: Pencil, ruler, rubber, paper and your own calligraphy pen (right or left handed) – There will be some pens available to use on the day.
Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.

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

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

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 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:

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 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

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?

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

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Drawing Skills Saturday Course in Cambridge at Coleridge Community College.

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:

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

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

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 welcome.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 9 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

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 Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 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:

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

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 Autumn
• 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?

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

Brief Description:

Do you plonk your flowers in a vase or wish they looked better? This session will show you how to arrange flowers in a vase to best effect. With tips on choice of materials plus a few practical tricks and interesting touches for that designer feel! All materials are included in the course fee to create a beautiful vase to take home and admire.
This session combines well with the bouquets and gift-wrapping day.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None required. Just a love of flowers

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Arrange a secure vase of flowers and foliage
• Learn tips to prepare and choose your flowers and prolong their cut flower life
• Investigate alternative ways of arranging flowers and foliage to best effect

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 (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.
Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course. A light lunch. Drinks are available.

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

Flower arranging leisure course on Wednesday evenings at Coleridge
Further floral workshops eg, Bouquets and Gift-Wrapping on Sunday 9 February 2020 and Floral Foam Free workshop Saturday 16 May 2020.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Create a beautiful bouquet of flowers and learn ways of gift-wrapping for a stylish presentation. This session will show you how to prepare and handle flowers to create a bouquet plus how to care for your finished piece to prolong its life.
All materials are included in the course fee
Combines well with the Vase flowers day on 8 Feb.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None required. Just a love of flowers.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Create a secure bouquet of beautiful flowers and foliage
• Investigate ways of gift wrapping your bouquet
• Learn tips to prepare, handle and choose your flowers to prolong their cut flower life

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 (and secateurs if you have them). Bin bag. Apron.
Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course. Drinks available.

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

Flower arranging leisure course on Wednesday evenings at Coleridge
Further floral workshops
eg, floral foam free day Saturday 16 May 2020

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

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

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Create stylish, seasonal floral arrangements in traditional, rustic and modern style
• Understand how to buy and prepare seasonal flowers to maximise their cut flower life
• Gain confidence and experience handling a variety of flower and foliage
• Cost a design

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

You will provide your own flowers and foliage each week although the tutor can provide some flowers and foliage for a reasonable price.
Expect to pay around £10 a week for flowers although actual price will depend upon the design and where you shop. It will be much less if you have your own foliage or flower and berry source.
A starter pack containing containers used on the course, basic floristry equipment, foam, dish, tape, wires etc. may be purchased at the start of the course for your convenience at approx. £15. Floristry scissors are available to order for £8.50 if desired.

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

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

Brief Description:

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 transferable 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 9 weeks (one term); you may find, as many learners do, that you will want to continue for more than 9 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 experience.

Learning Outcomes:

(Based on 9 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

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.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None – all levels are welcome.

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

Materials will be discussed at the first session. 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 Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

This course is aimed at those who are more experienced at patchwork and quilting who would like to make a ‘Sew A Row’ Quilt. Each week a new block will be introduced aimed at extending creativity and skills. Learners may make a few or more depending on the size of the quilt they have in mind. Creative and fun! The content will run over two terms – 8 weeks per term. The price of the course covers one term.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is for anyone who has either attended the tutor’s courses in previous years or has extensive personal experience and would like to be taught in a group setting. This will be the 2nd term of sew a row. Contact the office on 01223 712340 to check suitability.

Learning Outcomes:
During the 16 week course (over 2 terms) various mini blocks will be introduced which can be ‘mixed and matched’ to make a quilt of almost any size. Blocks such as

• Pinwheels
• Tress
• Little houses
• Hearts
• Stars
• Birds
• Flowers
• Flying geese
• Log cabin
• Appliquéd motifs

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

The Centre does have some sewing machines available but you may bring your own if desired. Usual patchwork and sewing tools and equipment are needed but there is need to purchase any books. The tutor is planning to make all her samples using colourful batik fabric contrasting with a white or off white background. A bright colour palette will work well but you may like to consider where this quilt might end up.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Your usual sewing and patchwork resources such as a rotary cutter and mat. A selection of fabric. An email will go out in advance of the first session.

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:

This course will introduce the beginner to the world of patchwork and quilting. Working through some traditional and non-traditional blocks, learners will gain confidence to be able to design and make their own quilt or similar patchwork and quilted items. Learner may like to use their practice pieces to make small items such as bags or lap quilts. The tutor has devised the course content over two terms, the price covers one term and there is no obligation to attend more than one term.

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 and discussion. The tutor is very flexible.

Learning Outcomes:

The 16 week course (over 2 terms) will be organised in the following way:

Term 1
• Introduction to patchwork techniques and sewing a ¼” seam
• Accurate cutting and piecing
• Basics such as string piecing, log cabin, half square and quarter square triangle, various star blocks and the disappearing nine patch and four patch.

Term 2
• Somewhat more complex blocks as interests develop such as flying geese and the pineapple blocks.
• Basic quilting methods, making binding and finishing your quilt.

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:

A basic sewing kit and notebook will be useful. The tutor will furnish the first session with some scrap fabric and give advice for further lessons.
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 and the tutor will advise you.

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. There will be a complete day school on Free Motion Quilting. 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

This lino printing course will offer an in-depth exploration of a range of techniques both for multiple prints or one-offs. We will cover safe working practices, cutting of lino plates and basic printing techniques. Learners will have the opportunity to print by hand using very easy to access techniques, producing both colour and black and white prints. Learners will explore how to achieve different results using reduction printing and multi-plate printing.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

No knowledge required

Learning Outcomes:

On this course the participants will cover:
• Safe working practices,
• Cutting of lino plates and
• Basic printing techniques.
• More advanced printing techniques

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

There is an allowance included in the fee to cover material costs. You will need to bring an apron. You are advised to have some idea of what you would like to print to ensure more time for printing.
Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.

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

Your tutor will advise you.

Your tutor also offers classes in Watercolour and Oil Painting.
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 Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

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. Beginners welcome.

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 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?

Silver Jewellery Beginners and Improvers term 3 course.

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 Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

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

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

Make some stunning jewellery by releasing your creative impulse and learn more about this incredibly fulfilling craft. Use the skills you have 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 from the Beginners class.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Previous knowledge is essential. This could be from other jewellery classes within the last 12 months that included soldering techniques, stone setting, metal forming and patination, casting and patterning/surface texturing. Please contact the office if unsure.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Handle and recognise 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 Delft Clay casting, patination, 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:

Silver costs have been covered in the cost of the course, maximum £15. The tutor will bring a selection of stones for which there will be a small extra cost usually no more than £6. Feel free to bring your own but please be aware that they may not be suitable for use within the projects being covered during the weekend.

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.
Dremel/pendant drill – if you have this please bring.
Bezel rocker, Burnisher etc.
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.

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

Start your own business, or enrol on another Silver Smithing 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 Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Previous knowledge is essential. This could be from other jewellery classes of at least one year or preferably more that included soldering techniques, stone setting, metal forming and patination, casting and patterning/surface texturing and all of which have been practiced at home or in other classes within the 12 months.

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

This course includes £15 of silver, you will have the option of purchasing more silver and gem stones from the tutor if required. You are free to purchase stones yourself for the guided projects but please keep to the size & shape suggested by your tutor.

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description

Cushions not only serve the purpose of softening a seat or supporting a back, but can also act as a foil for colour and pattern in a room. Cushions don’t need to be plain squares of colour – be bold and try circles and other shapes, mix colours and patterns, embroider decorative motifs by hand or machine.
We will create a surface decoration for those who want to be challenged beyond running up cushions or covers on a sewing machine. For those who enjoy the slower pace of stitching by hand there are numerous ways of applying surface decoration , cross stitch, embroidery, quilting and applique can all be used to add a personal touch.
The possibilities are endless and this course is designed to help you explore the creative textile process, giving you support when designing and make a cushion. We will start with developing your creative ideas, using a theme as a starting point, examples: landscape, seascape, natural forms etc. Looking at the structure of the cushion and the decorative elements.
This course is designed for students that have some basic knowledge of sewing.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

• To develop your design and sewing skills.
• To learn new textile decorative techniques.
• To produce a unique & individual piece to on a piece of furniture.
• To gain confidence & independence with your creative development.

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

• Learners bring basic sewing equipment, fabric & filling for their cushion.
• College will supply sewing equipment, machines, embroidery rings & an assortment of threads for hand & machine embroidery.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Come along with lots of ideas, this can be in the form of a photograph, or sketch. The tutor will bring lots of materials and design templates, if possible bring along fabrics which you would like to use in the project.

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

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

Brief Description

Cushions not only serve the purpose of softening a seat or supporting a back, but can also act as a foil for colour and pattern in a room. Cushions don’t need to be plain squares of colour – be bold and try circles and other shapes, mix colours and patterns, embroider decorative motifs by hand or machine.
We will create a surface decoration for those who want to be challenged beyond running up cushions or covers on a sewing machine. For those who enjoy the slower pace of stitching by hand there are numerous ways of applying surface decoration , cross stitch, embroidery, quilting and applique can all be used to add a personal touch.
The possibilities are endless and this course is designed to help you explore the creative textile process, giving you support when designing and make a cushion. We will start with developing your creative ideas, using a theme as a starting point, examples: landscape, seascape, natural forms etc. Looking at the structure of the cushion and the decorative elements.
This course is designed for students that have some basic knowledge of sewing.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

• To develop your design and sewing skills.
• To learn new textile decorative techniques.
• To gain confidence & independence with your creative development.

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

• Learners bring basic sewing equipment, fabric & filling for their cushion.
• College will supply sewing equipment, machines, embroidery rings & an assortment of threads for hand & machine embroidery.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Come along with lots of ideas, this can be in the form of a photograph, or sketch. The tutor will bring lots of materials and design templates, if possible bring along fabrics which you would like to use in the project.

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

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

Brief Description:

On this Stained Glass Copperfoil weekend course you will be making a beautiful 3D stained glass tea light holder, which can double up as a free standing glass panel or you could make a hanging sun catcher the choice is yours.
If you prefer to bring along your own design your tutor will be happy to discuss any ideas or special requirements you may have on the day.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the day learn how to:
• Cut and shape glass, incorporate other objects in you work.
• Copper foil and soldering technique
• Apply this to 3d work.

About Your Tutor:

Jill Fordham is a locally based stained glass artist, and stained glass tutor

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

Tools will be provided.
The cost of the course does not include any of the glass or copper foil costs; you will need to purchase these from the tutor on the day approx. £10.00 depending on your design.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Any ideas you might have on the design, and please bring a packed lunch.

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

You could attend a longer stained glass day or evening class.
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 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.

Stained glass courses in Cambridge.

Brief Description

Have you ever wondered how glass is made and put together? Here is your chance to try a unique glass technique called ‘copperfoil,’ invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany which revolutionised the way that glass was made and put together. Small scale, delicate pieces can be made using this method. You will need a steady hand and lots of patience to learn this technique, but the results will be well worth the effort! You will create a unique and beautiful stained glass mirror using clear textured glass and one colour during this course

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No experience necessary. Just lots of patience and a steady hand!

Learning Outcomes:

The 8-week course will be organised in the following way:

Design skills

Brief history of glass/makers

Glass cutting methods

grinding and soldering

Copperfoil technique

Health and Safety

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

• Images for inspiration
• A permanent pen
• An apron, which is fabric or plastic coated
• A small mdf board with two raised edges (for cutting glass on) – available in centre
• A pair of pliers – some are available to use in class
• An empty margarine pot or a sheet of glass with masking tape around the edge (for easy transportation of glass)

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will need to bring, a pencil & pen and A4 paper, images for inspiration and a pair of pliers.
Materials will be charged at £18 per learner, payable during the first class to the tutor.

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

A follow on course in Copperfoil stained glass next term.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

In this stained glass course in Cambridge you will be looking at Cooperfoil.

Have you ever wondered how glass is made and put together? Here is your chance to try a unique glass technique called ‘copperfoil,’ invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany which revolutionised the way that glass was made and put together. Small scale, delicate pieces can be made using this method. You will need a steady hand and lots of patience to learn this technique, but the results will be well worth the effort! You will create a unique and beautiful stained glass mirror using clear textured glass and one colour during this course.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No experience necessary. Just lots of patience and a steady hand!

Learning Outcomes:

The 9 week course will be organised in the following way:

Design skills
Brief history of glass/makers
Glass cutting methods
grinding and soldering
Copperfoil technique
Health and Safety

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

• Images for inspiration
• A permanent pen
• An apron, which is fabric or plastic coated
• A small mdf board with two raised edges (for cutting glass on) – available in centre
• A pair of pliers – some are available to use in class
• An empty margarine pot or a sheet of glass with masking tape around the edge (for easy transportation of glass)

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will need to bring, pencil & pen and A4 paper, images for inspiration and a pair of pliers.

Materials will be charged at £18 per learner, payable during the first class to the tutor.

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

You can enrol on a course in glass applique next term.
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Brief Description:

This course is designed to accommodate arranged of abilities, beginners and experienced artists. The focus is on drawing skills and techniques using a range of different medium. In the first four weeks, we will work from still life using 3 dimensional objects, arranged in compositions to challenge the eye and perception. The first four sessions are designed for the learner to try a range of different drawing techniques, using different medium, implements/ tools to create marks, experimenting and improvise. You will learn how to apply the formal elements in drawing and focus on technique, e.g. perspective, proportion. We will also look at the work of different artist alongside the practical session to help analyse and understand the techniques used. The final 4 weeks we will be working from a life model, this will involve different exercises, short poses and then more detail analytical drawing look at anatomy and body proportions.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

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 different techniques.
• To produce unique pieces of work.
• To gain confidence in the subject area.

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

You should have an A3 sketchbook & a selection of different grades of pencils.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

A pen and paper. College will supply A2 paper for life drawing, Charcoal & chalk, graphite pencils, Indian ink. A2 drawing boards & easels.

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

Your tutor will advise you on other related courses.The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

Hong Tan is an experienced tutor who for the last 18 years has been teaching upholstery, cabinet making and craft related subjects including jewellery and cookery, from City & Guilds accredited courses to community education. She also takes private commissions in her spare time. Contact tutor for suitability – honghtan@gmail.com

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 9 week course participants will be able to:

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

About Your Tutor:

Hong Tan is an experienced tutor who for the last 18 years has been teaching upholstery, cabinet making and craft related subjects including jewellery and cookery, from City & Guilds accredited courses to community education. She also takes private commissions in her spare time. Contact tutor for suitability – honghtan@gmail.com

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

Cost will depend on materials necessary for each individual project.

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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