Brief Description

In this stimulating, two day silver jewellery course you will learn to make your own jewellery working with oval, teardrop, marquise and facetted gemstones in 925 sterling silver and fine silver. You will be offered a choice of stones to work with and will learn or improve your skills making bezel/tube settings with stylish surrounds. You will also learn how to set and secure a semi-precious gemstone.

This course aims to make you feel safe and confident in the workshop and have a good understanding of how to safely use the various pieces of equipment.

.Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Manual dexterity is needed. Previous experience is helpful, though complete beginners are welcome.

Learning Outcomes:

• To combine theoretical understanding, sequenced practical activities to develop skills in making jewellery in sterling and fine silver.
• Including the basic techniques of cutting, filing, soldering and polishing, hammering, making bails for pendants and using drills and burrs powered by a pendant motor.
• Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques
• Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.
• Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal.
• Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing

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

Silver costs have been covered in the cost of the course, maximum £20. The tutor will bring a selection of stones for which the material fee should cover, you may like to bring a small amount of cash just in case you have expensive taste! . 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.

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?

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:

A wooden planter workshop focusing on learning how to create your own wooden planter using different materials and technique with different wooden tools such as a mallet, mortice chisel, tenon saw and coping saw.

You will learn how to produce a planter in different sizes and how to personally style it. The wood for the course is provided.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Basic carpentry skills are essential. This course is not suitable for complete beginners.

Learning Outcomes:

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

· Learn how to use different woodwork tools

· Learn how to keep and maintain woodwork tools (sharpened included)

· Make your own wooden planter potter. The course aims to produce 2 planters for you to take home, this depends on your skillset and pace.

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

You will need to wear safety boots

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil, a sketch book, safety boots and notebook.

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

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

Brief description:

The course will provide instruction and support on how to compose and paint a still life in watercolours. Learners can choose their own image to paint either from photographs, paintings by other artists or their own objects (fruit or flowers for example). Specks of design and composition will be covered as well as paint application and the use of colour.

Course Outcomes:

1 Arrange a still life
2 Select the important shapes
3 Effectively use colour to create shapes and form

Course Aims:

Learners will understand arrangement and design, develop a visual language to describe objects and to get the effect they want.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Previous experience and knowledge will be built upon but there is no requirement for it as the course covers all ability levels. No previous experience is necessary.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session you will be able to:
• Select, mix and apply colours according to their own preferences.
• Choose from a range of techniques and studio practices to enable them to achieve their goals (flat washes, blended washes, textured marks).
• Experiment with a range of innovative techniques and develop them to suit individual outcomes.

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

Nothing – we will supply all materials needed for the day.

But if you would like to bring materials (or already have) see below:

Watercolour paper- this should be 140lb weight (300gsm) and in a surface of your choice (Not is the intermediate surface and most popular). A4 size pad, spiral bound is ideal.
Watercolour brushes- If you are trying watercolour painting for the first time it is advisable not to buy expensive sable brushes. Synthetic brushes are much cheaper and easily good enough. A round brush with a good point (size 5 or 6) will do for most techniques.
Watercolour paints- 1 red (alizarin crimson or cadmium red), 1 yellow (cadmium yell0w) and 1 blue (cobalt or ultramarine). Tubes are best. Student quality is fine.

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

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

Brief Description:

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at willow weaving? Come to this weekend in Cambridge and learn weaving techniques to create a medium, round basket using traditional basketry techniques.

The two day basketry course will teach you how to weave a medium sized round basket using willow.  You will learn how to prepare willow for weaving, how to purchase supplies and how to grow your own willow.

This course will cover making a round base using a pairing weave, staking up, weaving an upsett, weaving the sides using traditional techniques and adding a border and handle.

You will learn a variety of weaves including French and English Randing, three rod wale and a rod border.

Previous Experience and Knowledge needed?

Some weaving experience is useful but not essential.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Learn more about using willow to create functional and decorative baskets.
• Learn about the materials, preparation and tools required to make a basket.
• Create a round basket.

Extra costs of the course?

None – all materials are included in the cost.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A notepad and pen. Please also bring a packed lunch each day

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

Look out for follow on willow weaving course, look out for Christmas themed courses and longer courses..

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

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year. https://adultlearning.education/adult-learn-train/courses-2/
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 stained glass course will run for  consecutive days; on Saturday and Sunday

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 in just a few days. 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 piece in just three days!

During the first part of the course we will concentrate upon working out suitable designs and colour scheme for a project. The following will be studied during the course:

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

You will learn how to create a design for a glass panel, cut glass, shape it using a grinding machine, copper foil it, and finally attach the fragments together using a soldering iron.

You will learn through demonstrations and discussion. You will be given the opportunity to create your own design so that you will understand how to design your own piece in the future. By the end of the two days, you will make a fun decorative piece using a combination of glass, wire, and glass globs if desired.

FOR THE SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

• Images for inspiration (essential)
• a pencil, a rubber and ruler (also available in centre)
• An apron, which is fabric or plastic coated
• A glass cutter (if you have one)
• An empty margarine pot
• 1 x A4 sheets of clear picture frame glass (Wilkinson’s clip frames are the best)
• a pair of scissors (also available in centre)
• a permanent silver/black pen
• Optional:Sequins, beads, buttons. Araldite or similar glue will be needed to affix these items to the glass
• Please also bring a packed lunch each day

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 £20 to cover the costs of equipment and glass payable to the tutor on the first day.
Tools will be provided except the ones listed above which you will need to bring with you on the first day.

Other Information:

The tutor has two grinding machines and 3 soldering irons so this class will have limited numbers so that waiting times to use equipment is kept to a minimum.
The College will adhere to Covid health and safety rules during this workshop. Please wear a mask upon entry to the College and sanitize your hands regularly. Thank you.

Brief Description:

Learn about spring flowers , flowering stems and twigs on this day session. Take home a complete spring design incorporating techiques, most especially the caging technique. 

You will also learn tips to make the most of spring cut flowers.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No knowledge of flower arranging is required. Just a love of flowers

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Create a beautiful spring time floral arrangement
• Know how to care for your completed arrangement to maximise its 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:

A binbag, strong scissors ie floristry scissors or secateurs (although the tutor will have some available for use), a semirigid carrier bag ie supermarket carrier or crate to take your designs home, glasses if you need them for close work, apron optional, a camera or phone camera for photoing designs (optional), hand wipes (optional). Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course.

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

Look out for other flower arranging courses coming up.

The Adult Learn and Train team is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and 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:

Get Hooked on Crochet!!

Raffia is a fibre made from plants, usually palm leaves, and has the texture of paper. Recently raffia accessories such as hats and bags, have come back into fashion. This course will guide you through the complexities of working with raffia yarn and help you to produce a simple beach bag.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Not suitable for beginners. You will need to be fluent in all the basic crochet stitches, understand the increase/decrease stitches and be able to read a basic crochet pattern.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Learn how to handle Raffia yarn
• Create a beautiful summer accessory

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

No additional costs required. This course is fully kitted.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Yourself, a positive mindset and lots of patience!

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

You can continue to practice with Raffia yarn, creating other small projects such as place mats, coaters and baskets.

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