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:

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and notepad.

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

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

Brief Description:

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:

With no prior experience needed learn how to get the best from a bunch of cut flowers on this short course. Be amazed at what you can create using readily available summer flowers and foliage. We will work with wet floral foam and vases to create a variety of floral designs. Materials for week 1 are included in the course fee.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

A love of flowers.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Feel confident arranging a bunch of cut flowers to create a stylish design
• Understand how to buy and prepare seasonal flowers to maximise their cut flower life
• Gain confidence and experience handling a variety of cut plant material
• Employ secure floral mechanics in your arrangements
• Designs will incude: a summer flower garden arrangement ; ‘sensitive succulents’, a tall summer centrepiece and pot et fleur

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.

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

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

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

Brief Description:

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:

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 taught for 8 sessions that will cultivate and ignite a greater enthusiasm for  drawing.

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.

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.

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

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.

NO CLASS ON 6TH, 13TH, 27TH MAY 

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 8 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.

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON 15TH MAY

Brief Description:

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

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

Brief Description

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 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

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 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 coins. 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 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

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 9 weeks (one term); you may find, as many learners do, that you will want to continue for more than one term; if this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

Materials will be discussed at the first session.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Sketch book and a selection of HB graphite graded pencils.

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

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

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Some previous dressmaking experience will be beneficial.

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Some previous dressmaking experience will be beneficial.

Learning Outcomes:

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

About Your Tutor:

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

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Please note: there will be NO class on Thursday 13th June

Brief Description

Are you interested in silver jewellery? Do you have some experience. 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.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Manual dexterity is needed. Approx 40 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 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

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description

This very popular and interesting advanced silver jewellery-making club. It will give you the confidence to develop your silver jewellery and stone setting skills further, building on previous knowledge and skills. You will have time to work on your own projects as well as specific skills

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 advanced silver jewellery projects.
• Use advanced skills with metal forming and a variety of stone setting techniques.
• Practice patination and balling.
• Understand about precious metals and the law, hallmarking, precious metal alloys.
• Prepare precious metals and stones using advanced techniques and complete own projects using skills learned.

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

This course includes £10 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:

Please bring a pen. This course is run as a club and the expectation is you will bring your own tools, although some basic tools will be available.

PLEASE NOTE: for Health and Safety reasons you must not wear open-toe shoes/sandals, as it is a workshop environment.

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

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

Brief Description

Have you ever wondered how glass is made and put together? Here is your chance to try a unique glass technique called applique using small scale, delicate pieces. 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 glass tile using fragments of glass glued to a glass/white tile/mdf base.

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 gluing
• Applique technique
• Grouting (optional)
• Health & safety

About Your Tutor:

Lisa Fretwell has worked as an artist and teacher for 22 years exhibiting glass & paintings in Leicester, London and Hertfordshire up until 2000. Now she focuses primarily on teaching.

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

• Images for inspiration
• A permanent pen
• X2 sheets of A4 paper
• a pencil, rubber, ruler
• a sheet of tracing paper (A4 size)
• An apron, which is fabric or plastic coated
• blu tac
• 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 mosaic cutters if you have them please.
Materials will be charged at £15 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

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  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 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 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:

Ever wanted to learn how to paint? This course is designed for complete beginners and for those of you who have a little experience of watercolour painting. You will be taught the essential skills of watercolour painting, you will be able to transfer these skills to any style of watercolour painting, both traditional and contemporary. You will be able to progress at your own pace.
The course is priced for 7 weeks this 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 necessary, this course is designed for both complete beginners and those with a little experience.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 7 week course you will be able to:
• Experiment with application techniques
• Paint a variety of subject matter, both from photo references and from life
• Recognise basic shapes
• Learn and apply new terminology to express ideas and intentions
• Identify forms and masses

Your Tutor:

Denise Schoenberg was an Architect in Cambridge for many years and in parallel with Architecture developed her interest in watercolour painting. She has exhibited in Cambridge and is a member of Cambridge Open Studios. She has been teaching watercolours for the last 6 years in and around Cambridge for adults and children. She now focuses on floral painting and coastal landscapes.

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

In the first lesson your tutor will discuss papers, brushes and paints and a ‘materials shopping list’ will be provided for those of you who do not already have your own and who need to purchase some materials. Some materials are available to purchase at the class (e.g. paper).

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pencil – HB or 2B

Shopping list to be discussed in the class:

Brushes – two good quality watercolour brushes (round) sizes 6 and 10 (or similar sizes) and a wash brush,
Paints – watercolour paints in tubes or flat pans (the differences will be explained during the first lesson):
Suggested colours – Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red; Cadmium Yellow Pale, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue (useful additional colours will be discussed during the course)
Watercolour paper (Saunders Waterford or Langton or Bockingford, NOT surface, minimum weight 300gsm/140lb) a pad, loose sheets or a block (minimum A4).
White plastic or ceramic palette, scrap paper for testing colours. Sketch book (A4 or A3 size)

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:

If you have some watercolour experience then this is the course for you. It will be based on the teaching of essential skills. You will be able to transfer these skills to any style of watercolour painting, both traditional and contemporary. You will be able to progress at your own pace.
The course is priced for 7 weeks in the summer (one term); you may find, as many learners do, that you will want to continue for more than 1 term; if this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

A background in watercolour painting.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 7 week course you will be able to:
• Paint a variety of subject matter, both from photo references and from life
• Create compositions independently
• Use colour confidently
• Progress with watercolour techniques

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

In the first lesson your tutor will discuss papers, brushes and paints and a ‘materials shopping list’ will be provided for those of you who do not already have your own and who need to purchase some materials. Some materials are available to purchase at the class (e.g. paper).

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pencil – HB or 2B, any of the materials you already have from the list below.

Shopping list to be discussed in the class:

Brushes – two good quality watercolour brushes (round) sizes 6 and 10 (or similar sizes) and a wash brush,
Paints – watercolour paints in tubes or flat pans (the differences will be explained during the first lesson):
Suggested colours – Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red; Cadmium Yellow Pale, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue (useful additional colours will be discussed during the course)
Watercolour paper (Saunders Waterford or Langton or Bockingford, NOT surface, minimum weight 300gsm/140lb) a pad, loose sheets or a block (minimum A4).
White plastic or ceramic palette, scrap paper for testing colours.

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:

It doesn’t take long to read a short story but it takes great skill to write one. Luckily, the craft involved can be taught and honed. On this course we will be examining the techniques writers employ, and the art of creating fictional worlds to enthral and delight readers. In addition, we will be exploring some of the paradigms widely used by writers today. As this is a course for those with some experience of writing short stories under their belt, it is not suitable for complete beginners.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Some experience of writing short stories or other forms of storytelling such as novels. If you are unsure if the course is suitable contact the office who can pass on any questions to the tutor.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Identify the various short story forms and relate them to genre
• Identify writing goals and ways of working to achieve them
• Give and receive targeted feedback
• Recognize the techniques employed in short story writing
• Identify strengths and areas for improvement in writing skills
• Craft a short story

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

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen/pencil and paper

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

Writing Life Stories
Flash Fiction workshop
Next Steps in Creative Writing.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.