Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

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

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and notepad.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?  Enroll onto the Art History course entitled:  The Birth of Modern Art: Expressionism to Surrealism which will start in January 2020 at Coleridge Community College

Brief Description

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

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

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

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen and notepad.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be? Enroll onto the Art History course entitled: The Birth of Modern Art: Expressionism to Surrealism which will start in January 2020 at Coleridge Community College.

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.

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:

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

Calligraphy has been used since ancient times;this 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

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

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 DIY course centred on working with timber. You will have the opportunity to learn and practice the following joints: Single dovetail Half Lap, Double Mortice and Tenon, Impossible Dovetail and Japanese Joint. Once you are confident with the individual joints, you can consolidate your learning by producing a 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 joints will be provided.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?

This course is NOT suitable for beginners. Previous experience essential.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

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

You are advised to wear steel toecap boots in the workshop these will cost approx. £20 from hardware stores.

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

A pencil and notepad. Please note: NO sandals, or open-toed shoes are allowed in a workshop setting.

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

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

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.

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)

For the first session you will need to bring:

Any East Asian painting materials such as brushes and paper.

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

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

Brief Description:

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

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

For the session you will need to bring:

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

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

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

Brief Description:

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:

In this flower arranging session create your own festive wreath. Start the countdown to the festive season in style this year with your own fresh, long lasting festive wreath. With no knowledge of flower arranging required, come along and learn how to create a ring with long lasting pine and other long lasting plant material including decoration to mark the season. If you would rather complete a table based advent ring rather than a hanging door ring just let me know at the start of the day. All materials are included in the course fee.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Apply techniques to create an advent ring or hanging door ring to take home for the festive season
• Know how to care for your completed floral work to maximise its life
• Learn how to safely and securely include wired accessories

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

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

You will need to bring:

Strong scissors, (wire cutters if you have them) Binbag, notebook and pen if you want to record any information for yourself, camera (optional), apron. Also a crate or semi rigid bag (eg supermarket hessian bag) to transport your design. You may wish to provide protective disposable gloves for your hands or hand wipes as the plant material can get messy! Bring a snack it wanted but mince pies will be on offer!

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

Flower arranging leisure course on Wednesday evenings at Coleridge
Further floral workshops are the 8th & 9th February 2020 Vases and Gift Wrapping. The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

In this flower arranging session create your own festive wreath. Start the countdown to the festive season in style this year with your own fresh, long lasting festive wreath.
With no knowledge of flower arranging required, come along and learn how to create a ring with long lasting pine and other long lasting plant material including decoration to mark the season. If you would rather complete a table based advent ring rather than a hanging door ring just let me know at the start of the day.
All materials are included in the course fee.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

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

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Apply techniques to create an advent ring or hanging door ring to take home for the festive season
• Know how to care for your completed floral work to maximise its life
• Learn how to safely and securely include wired accessories

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

No extra fees. There is an allowance included in the fee for all plant material and sundries used.

You will need to bring:

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

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

Flower arranging leisure course on Wednesday evenings at Coleridge
Further floral workshops are the 8th & 9th February 2020 Vases and Gift Wrapping.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for 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:

This is a one day glass fusing course.
Glass fusing is a process where pieces of glass are cut into shapes and melted together in a kiln to form a new piece.
In the morning we will look at and make glass pieces which include using other materials you can fuse with glass, known as inclusions. We will also look at ways of attaching fixings to our glass pieces for display.
In the afternoon, we will look at ways of working with coloured glass including this and the previous elements in our designs.
You could make your designs into jewellery, Christmas decorations or tiles.
You will make pieces of a maximum size of 10 cm sq approximately.
Please note: You will need to pick your finished work up at a later date during the week.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No knowledge required.

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

£12 payable to the tutor on the day.

You will need to bring:

A packed lunch. Please wear suitable clothing and shoes (no open toe shoes)

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.

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:

Experience stunning effects of light depth and colour as you try your hand at glazing techniques (painting with translucent layer of oil paint) of Dutch old masters. Using examples of 18-century Dutch artists, recreate exquisite texture and glow of fruit and shimmering glass. Explore materials used in those still-life’s, brushes, paints, and mediums. Touch on the history and meaning hidden in those paintings.
Using a prepared board and materials, you will be able to recreate the painting effects by following step-by-step guidelines and demonstration during the workshop.
Ultimately, the objective of this class is to offer you understanding of “Why” and “How” the glazing was used and experience beauty and wonder of it in practice.

Week 1. The first session is dedicated to theory and materials looking in to the origin of Dutch still-life style and the nature of paints that were used. This will help learners to understand what we are aiming for and prepare their own materials for the next session.
Week 2. The second session would be the first practical session exploring the role of Ground. The first layer of paint will then be applied.
Week 3. By this session we will have the first dry base layer and we can apply second layer, refine the quality of image and introduce colour.
Week 4. Apply full strength colours and details.
Week 5. Finish up with thin layers of transparent colour enhance depth, create highlights and make it “sing”. The tutor will explain how to apply varnish at your own time when the painting is completely dry (in 6 months).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This program is best suited for those looking to advance their painting skills.
It could also be an introduction to oil painting for those who have already tried other painting mediums. It will require a student to understand tone and value and have some colour mixing experience. It would be beneficial if a learner has an understanding of 3-d modelling of form with paint; I.e. how to create shadows, half tone and highlight. However, those will be covered in class.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Use individual A4 images as work reference as well as a completed example in oil to study glazing technique-painting with thin, semitransparent or translucent layer of oil paint.
• Discuss different techniques used to create glass or fruit.
• Look at, try out different brushes, paints and mediums involved in the process, and discuss their contemporary use.
• Discuss history and practice of Dutch still-life painting of the period.
• Practice the glazing process that we have discussed.

You will be provided with a prepared surface that has a first layer of painting -the under painting completed for you. This will allow you to focus on the final stage- the glazing techniques.
The tutor will be providing step-by-step commentary and showing example of each stage as we are going along.

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

There is a fee for materials included in the price of the course. The college will supply boards, paints, solvents and some brushes. You may want to purchase other material with the guidance of the tutor but it is advised to not purchase anything before the class.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Any oil paints (not fast drying) and/or brushes you already have. Please bring an apron weekly.

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

Your tutor will advise you. There are many art and crafts courses available you many want to join.

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:

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 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

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.

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

Materials will be discussed at the first session.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Sketch book and a selection of HB graphite graded pencils.

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

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

Brief Description:

This course 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.

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

Ever wondered how to create your own set of beautiful and personalised Lino prints?
This course is for complete beginners or for those who may have previously tried printmaking as a one off activity but want to create their own editing of prints using their own drawing and designs. You will be taught the basic essentials behind printmaking and you will be able to make personal choices about the level of detail you decide to put into your prints, alongside learning how mark making can be used in an effective way to create texture and depth on your 2D prints. You will also be taught how to use your print station to develop the best result for high quality reduction prints using a range of colour schemes. This will allow you to progress at your own pace.

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:
• Create a drawing(s) using a range of different drawing techniques.
• Gain better knowledge of the types of print making and create a series of prints using
at least one type of print making.
• Create your own designs using your own photos or imagery sourced from your course leader.
• Access a range of media in order to create a series (edition) of reduction prints using Lino
as your printing tile/matrix.

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

None

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Not essential, but if you would like you can bring your own still life image (image of a collection of objects) or of natural forms (shells, pebbles, fossils, insect/s).

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

You will have a better understanding of the types of printmaking after creating your own reduction prints.
You may wish to explore other types of printmaking: Lithograph or screen-printing for example.The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

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. Complete 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 2 course.
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 silver jewellery making course will give you a good grounding in basic techniques used by jewellers worldwide, and will be of great help should you wish to go on with further study. You will cover many basic skills making different rings which will give you the essential tools to progress onto other projects.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None, but some manual dexterity is needed.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you 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 cutting, forming, annealing and pickling metal.
• Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing.
• Gain a basic understanding of jewellery making and the law.
• Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.

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

There is an allowance included in the fee to cover material costs.

For the session you will need to bring:

A pen, tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may like to wear an apron.
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?

The tutor will advise you of other possible courses.
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

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

Handmade Stained Glass Christmas decorations – What could be better?!  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 copperfoil glass Christmas decoration using a combination of coloured glass and glass globs if desired.

During the first part of the course we will concentrate upon working out how to cut, foil and solder glass together. Then you will create a suitable designs and colour scheme for this project so that you will understand how to design your own piece in the future.

Learning Outcomes:

The following will be covered during the course:

Design skills Brief history of glass/makers
Glass cutting methods Grinding & soldering
Copperfoil technique Health & safety

For the session you will need to bring:

• Images for inspiration (essential)
• An apron, which is fabric or plastic coated
• A small mdf board with one raised edge (for cutting glass on) if you have one.
• A glass cutter if you have one
• An empty margarine pot or a sheet of glass with masking tape around the edge or a non-slip mat and a piece of A4 glass (for easy transportation of glass)

Extra costs on the course:

Tools and equipment will be provided.
Materials are NOT included in the course fee; There will be a fee of £17 to cover the costs of equipment and glass payable to the tutor on the first day.

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.

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

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

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