With so many creative and practical courses on offer, we are sure that you will find what you are looking for here. All our courses are available for adults aged 19 and over.
Creative Microsoft Publisher: Beginners
You will learn how to use text boxes, formatting the text using text wrapping, over flow, alignment, format painter, bullet points, tables, applying font colours and styles.
You will also add and manipulate images using image place holders and how to format document with headers and footers, with margin and layout changes. Students will also learn how to manage their publisher documents by saving and amending them.
Introduction To Childcare
What is the aim of the course?
This course provides an introduction to working with children.
No previous experience is required but it would be beneficial to be have an interest in working with childcare in the future
What will the course cover?
The course will include an overview of the different early years settings and the kind of roles that are available in childcare occupations. Students will find out the progression pathways and what is involved in becoming a qualified child care provider whether it be in a nursery or independent childminding.
The course will also cover some practical learning around the value of play and the expectations of early years learning.
How will I be taught?
Taught sessions will include tutor input, individual and small group work.
What can I expect to achieve?
An understanding of the different careers in the industry and the next steps to progress into paid work.
How will I know I’m progressing?
You will be provided with learning outcomes at the beginning of the course through your Individual Learning Plan. You will take part in discussions and tasks which will improve your knowledge.
What will I need for the session
Modern Greek for Holidays (Small Group)
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the Greek language and to develop your communication skills in basic, practical situations. The emphasis will be on speaking and listening, and you will learn key phrases and vocabulary in Greek that are essential for day-to-day survival. Topics could include: introducing yourself and other people, giving personal information, ordering food and drink, shopping and asking for/giving directions.
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History: Women in Classical Mythology
The focus of classical mythology is often upon the men, the great heroes of the ancient world such as Hercules, Theseus and Jason. In this course we will examine the rôle of women in some of the stories: from goddesses to wives; from strong independent women to those who seemingly appear only as a prop to their men.
We will examine not only the tales that come down to us from antiquity, but also the reception of these women in later times through literature and works of art.
French Polishing and Restoration (Small Group)
During this course you will develop a greater understanding of the techniques involved in the application of French Polishing. Through demonstrations & practical involvement, you will be taught the correct ways to repair individual piece of furniture, using traditional methods. Discover how to use dowels, liquid hide glue, & veneers, applicable to the era. Professional oil & water based stains & finishes will be used.
Owing to the diversity of the projects, learners will be inspired by what they encounter during the course.
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Yoga In Your Lunch Break : Mixed Ability
This course will cover a wide range of postures to increase flexibility, strength and overall body awareness. The warm up that is included in every session will enable you to mobilise your joints. Special breathing techniques will also be taught to focus on improving the breathing, while the mind Yoga philosophy will be an integral part of each class adding to the overall understanding of the practice of Yoga.
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Woodcarving: Mixed Ability
You will learn how to use the tools and materials to create carvings in the round and in relief. Beginners will produce 3 prescribed projects. Experienced students can work on projects of their own choice under the guidance of the tutor.
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Digital Skills for the Over 50s: Small Group
The aim of the course is to give the students the opportunity to practice skills learnt on the previous course and to add to their knowledge in small steps.
Below are some topics which will be covered:-
Speeding up document production
• Using right click menus
• Using keyboard short cuts
• Using the screenshot tool
• Looking at help in Microsoft Word
Emails
• Saving email attachments safely
• Making changes to the personal information in the email account
• Adding a signature to the outgoing emails
Contacts / address book
• Setting up a new contact
• Setting up a new contact group
Staying Safe online
• Checking the reliability of web based information.
• Discussing how to keep your ID details safe and strong passwords
Windows 10
• Recognising the changes Windows 10
Watercolour: Beginners Continuation
This course will guide students through a variety of contemporary and traditional watercolour techniques based on the theme of landscape and animals. From summer skies to storms, countryside to cityscape and fur to feathers, the focus will be on washes, dry brushing, wet in wet, blooming, dripping, wiping out and much more. Caroline will be demonstrating and students will be shown the work of different watercolour artists.
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