Day: Sunday

Brief Description:

Enjoy the art of weaving pliable willow into three-dimensional objects. 

This workshop will teach you how to make a round willow basket.  You will learn a variety of weaving techniques and be encouraged to design your own basket, choosing from a range of willows, weaving styles and basket sizes.

Enjoy expert tuition in a relaxed and fun environment.

Previous Experience and Knowledge needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Learn some basketry weaving techniques.
• Learn how to prepare willow for weaving.
• Complete one willow basket of your own design.

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?

Willow basketry workshops, frame basketry, obelisk, birdfeeders. 

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

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, 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 oil painting class will provide a thorough grounding in materials and techniques for painting in oils. Learners will explore the richness and variety possible in this medium and complete a painting in your chosen genre/subject. We will cover preparation of the surface, application of paint, assessing shape and value when designing the painting and you will receive a good grounding in the use of colour. We will explore the use of photographs and other source material. No experience necessary.

Learner Outcomes

1. Prepare a canvas/board easy for painting
2. Select what to include and design the image
3. Effectively use a limited palette of colours
4. Use brushwork to get the effect that you want.

Learner Aims:

Learners will understand the importance of shape, value and masses and when a painting is finished.

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

Some materials will be provided but you may need to share. See the list below if you did want to bring your own materials.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Materials will be available to use although if you have any artist materials you are encouraged to bring them along. Please bring an object/objects you would like to paint or a photograph. If using a photograph, please ensure it is of good quality with a clear subject. Printed is preferable as images onscreen are illuminated which can be problematic.

Suggested Materials:

Tear-off palette (if you have one)
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.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, 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:

Gemstones have been used for jewellery making for thousands of years. In this course you will enter the world of working with beautiful semi-precious gemstones, working with bezel setting in fine and 925 Sterling silver. In this stimulating, day course you will learn how make rings, earrings or pendants, using processes that exploit the metal’s outstanding physical, chemical, and aesthetic properties. Through a set of teacher led projects, you will create a couple of pieces of jewellery with cabochons gemstones. You will also learn piercing with a jewellery saw, soldering, filing and polishing. 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:

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

• To combine theoretical understanding, sequenced practical activities to develop skills in making a series of jewellery in semi-precious gemstones.
• Including the basic techniques of cutting, filing, soldering and polishing, bezel stone setting, and shape forming.
• Develop skills in making jewellery with rub over bezels gemstone settings.
• Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.
• Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal.
• Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing
• Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques

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

There is a £25 fee included for your silver /gems for the day. Silver costs have increased significantly recently so there may be an extra fee for materials – the office will let you know closer to the time.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring a pen, pencil and notebook. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may wish to bring an apron.

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

Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable

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

Brief description

Have you ever wondered 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 from a design/photograph and learning to cut and copperfoil glass. From then on we will be using glass fragments to make a small scale cactus. Pots and soil will be given to you as an integral part of the course.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED

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

LEARNER OUTCOMES

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

• Design skills
• Glass cutting methods
• Health and Safety
• Brief history of glass/makers
• Copper foil technique
• Grinding and Soldering skills

FOR THE SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

• A permanent pen
• 1 sheets of A4 paper
• A pair of small scissors
• A pencil, rubber, ruler)
• An apron, which is fabric or plastic coated
• Blu tac
• A sheet of glass (a clip frame from QD would be perfect!)
• Bubble wrap or a small towel (to transport 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 £25 to cover the costs of equipment and glass payable in cash to the tutor on the first day. Please also bring the materials above.

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

Your tutor will advise you and offers other glass 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 Sundays, 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:

You will have a very busy five hours working on basic bread making techniques!

You will make four breads: basic wholewheat, soft white rolls, soda bread and pizzas.

You will come away fired up to never buy a loaf of bread from the supermarket again!

The course includes the whole bread making cycle: yeast, mixing, proving, shaping and cooking.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No experience needed – just the desire to make bread.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
 Reliably make bread
 Be aware of some the pitfalls
 Have the confidence to try new breads
 Make great pizzas

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

The tutor will bring the ingredients for the day. A fee has been added to the price to cover the cost of the Ingredients.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Apron, tea towel, dish cloth and a container to take your food home.

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

The college offers lots of exciting cookery classes throughout the year.
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 Sundays, 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:

Enjoy the ancient art of willow weaving and learn how to make beautiful items for your garden or veg patch.

(pliable willow into three-dimensional objects.)

This workshop will teach you how to make a willow obelisk for the garden , perfect for growing sweet peas or beans. You will learn how to make this plant support using a few basketry techniques. It can be woven between 4ft and 6ft tall.

Enjoy expert tuition in a relaxed and fun environment.

Previous Experience and Knowledge needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Learn some basic willow weaving techniques
• Learn how to grow and prepare willow for weaving
• Make one obelisk

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 and something soft to kneel on! A packed lunch.

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

Willow basketry workshops, frame basketry, birdfeeders. 

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

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, 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 Monday and Tuesday

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 two 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.

Previous Experience needed:

You do not need any previous knowledge or experience but please be aware the practice can be tiring on the hands.

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 (QD’s clip frames would be perfect)
• A pair of scissors (also available in centre)
• A permanent silver/black pen
• Please also bring a packed lunch each day
• Blu tac if you have it

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 £25 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.

Brief Description:

Are you looking for a daytime activity and 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 two silver rings.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Manual dexterity is an advantage but complete beginners all welcome

Learning Outcomes:

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

· Recognise and handle 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

· Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques

· Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.

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

Some of the cost of the silver is included in the course fee. Due to price increases on Silver, there will be a £10 fee due on the day. Please bring cash and pay the tutor directly.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring a pen, pencil and note book. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Please bring an apron.

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

Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable

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

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year. Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new. You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, 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