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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING PROGRAMME
SUMMER 2018
All workshops and courses take place at the Community Learning
Centre, Westridge, Ryde, PO33 1QS unless otherwise stated.
ALL COURSES ARE FOR ADULTS 19+
For further information or to book a place on any of the courses
below, please contact the Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community
Learning team
on 01983 817280, [email protected] or visit
www.iwcommunitylearning.ac.uk
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Adult Community Learning Programme - Summer 2018
WORKSHOP DAYS£6 each session or 2 for £10 (morning and afternoon
session for same person - must attend both sessions)
Sunday 6 May - 10am to 12pm
Felt Making from ScratchLearn how to make felt from
scratch.Stylish Leaf-Printed StationeryUse real leaves to design
and create beautiful delicate prints on stationery.Mosaic Art
IntroductionHave a go at mosaics! Painting an Abstract CanvasCreate
a unique painting on canvas for your home. 1pm to 3pmFelt Floral
MotifsMake a floral motif brooch from felt. Pot Stuff – Fabric
BasketsMake a cute fabric basket using different materialsCrochet
your First FlowerLearn the very basics of crochet to produce your
first flower.
Saturday 30 June - 10am to 12pm
Embellished BuntingCreate beautiful bunting personally
embellished for special occasions and weddings. Paper Pom Pom for
DecorationsMake giant and unusual shaped pom poms, like a
pineapple.Water-Soluble Colour PencilsLearn how to use water
soluble pencils by themselves and in conjunction with a brush.1pm
to 3pmFabric PrintingUse a variety of wooden blocks to print a
design onto a cotton bag.Still Life with Charcoal TechniquesLearn
how to create still life drawings using the versatile medium of
charcoal.Mixed Media Hanging HeartDecorate a wooden heart by using
a range of different ideas and simple effective techniques.
ARTPainting in the Style of Barge/Gypsy Art (workshop)Learn
techniques in this particular style of painting. Monday 14 May,
10am to 3pm. £20/£10 concession.Intuitive Painting Using Sponges
and Fingers (workshop)Great opportunity to learn the basics of
painting with sponges and your fingers.Monday 21 May, 10am to 3pm.
£20/£10 concession.Portraits in Pencil and Watercolour
(workshop)Create a portrait of a cherised person or favourite
animal. Saturday 9 June, 10am to 3pm. £20/£10 concession.Abstract
Painting (workshop) Plan your piece using colour, shape and
composition skills, then using acrylic paint create abstract
paintings. Wednesday 13 June, 10am to 3pm. £20/£10 concession.
Drawing at Osborne House (workshop)An opportunity to learn the
basics of drawing using the beautiful Osborne House as a focal
point. Sunday 8 July, 10am to 3pm. £20/£10 concession.Pen and Wash
(workshop)Learn the basics of drawing/painting with water-soluble
colour pencils and fine line pens. Wednesday 11 July, 10am to 3pm.
£20/£10 concession.
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SKILLS FOR LIFE AND WORK
Employability – Thinking about a Career Change (workshop)Explore
what you need to know to consider a career change and who can help
you. Friday 20 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Fully funded.Employability
– Managing Health and Work (workshop)Find out how to make work
accessible and manageable if you have a health condition or
disability. Friday 4 May, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Fully funded.The
Balancing Act – Explore your Work/Life Balance (workshop)This
course will help you identify and explore the challenges you face
juggling these conflicting demands and develop strategies to help
you take back control of your life. Friday, 8 June, 10am to 2pm.
£16/£8 concession.
All workshops and courses take place at the Community Learning
Centre, Westridge, Ryde, PO33 1QS unless otherwise stated.
CRAFTTechniques to Upcycle your Old Furniture (2 weeks)Give it a
lift! Brighten up and decorate an old piece of furniture, shelf or
box. Tuesdays, 15 and 22 May, 10am to 1pm. £35/£20
concession.Striking Resin and Enamelled Jewellery(2
weeks)Techniques on how to make stunning resin jewellery with fresh
flowers and enamelled jewellery. Thursdays, 17 and 24 May, 6 to
8pm. £25/£15 concession.Sew a Beautiful Doorstop or Bookend
(workshop)Learn how to make and cut a pattern and design your own
doorstop or bookend to compliment your home. Saturday 19 May, 10am
to 3pm. £20/£10 concession.Simple Fancy Dress Basics to Make for
Children (workshop)Fit for a princess or brave hero! Make basic
costume pieces and accessories for children. Saturday 9 June, 10am
to 3pm. £20/£10 concession.Indian Block Printing (3 weeks)Using a
variety of blocks, build up your own patterns and print some
colourful designs onto fabric. Tuesday 12 to 26 June, 10.30am to
1pm. £38/£20 concession.
Im-press-ive! Flower Pressing Ideas (workshop)Make a variety of
gorgeous items using pressed flowers and leaves. Thursday 14 June,
10am to 3pm. £20/£10 concession.Modern Mosaics (3 weeks)This course
aims to teach the basics of modern mosaics. Thursdays, 28 June to
12 July, 6 to 8pm. £30/£18 concession.3D Models from Driftwood,
Shells and Sea Glass (workshop)Make a sculptural piece like a boat,
plaque or frame using colourful seaglass, driftwood and shells.
Monday 2 July, 10am to 3pm. £20/£10 concession.Fabric Organising
Roll for Your HolidaysMake a lovely fabric roll for your jewellery,
makeup or a sewing kit. Saturday 7 July, 10am to 3pm. £20/£10
concession.Crochet Stitches and Flowers (workshop)Progress on from
the very basics of crochet to produce a range of beautiful flowers.
Saturday 7 July, 10am to 3pm. £20/£10 concession.Lino Printing
forBeginners (2 weeks)Explore tools and materials and gain an
understanding of lino printing. Mondays, 2 to 9 July, 10am to 2pm.
£38/£20 concession.
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ICTThe following five courses
cover the basics of a computer & getting online: from
starting up a computer
to learning simple word processing, using the internet
safely and setting up an email account.
Computer and Online Basics (6 weeks)Tuesdays, 17 April to 22
May, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Fully funded.Computer and Online Basics (6
weeks)Mondays, 11 June to 16 July, 1pm to 4pm. Fully
funded.Computer and Online Basics (6 weeks)Tuesdays, 12 June to 17
July, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Fully funded.Computer and Online Basics (6
weeks)Isobel Centre, Newport. Wednesdays, 18 April to 23 May, 10am
to 1pm. Fully funded.
Computer and Online Basics (6 weeks)West Wight Sports
Centre.Mondays, 11 June to 16 July, 10am to 1pm. Fully funded.
ECDL Level 2 – Presentation Software (6 weeks)Learn how to
format slides, draw objects, add special effects, produce charts
and print and distribute a presentation.Tuesdays, 17 April to 22
May, 1pm to 4pm. Full fee: £72, concession: £36, JSA: Fully
funded.
ECDL Level 1 – Word Processing (6 weeks)Create a word processing
document using the page layout options and formatting tools to
change the text and add images.Thursdays, 19 April to 24 May,
9.30am to 12.30pm. Full fee: £72, concession: £36, JSA: Fully
funded.
Digital Photography for Beginners (3 weeks)Learn how to get the
best from your camera, using the menu and settings. Transfer your
images to a computer and store them safely using Adobe Photoshop
Elements.Fridays, 20 April to 4 May, 10am to 2pm. £48/£24
concession.
Introduction to Apple Mac Laptops and Macbooks (4 weeks)Explore
the OSX operating system to navigate the desktop and search folders
to help you comfortably use your Mac. Fridays, 22 June to 13 July,
10am to 1pm. £48/£24 concession.
If you have difficulty understanding this document, please
contact us on 01983 821000 and we will do our
best to help you.
For further information or to book a place on any of the courses
below, please contact the
Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community Learning team on
01983 817280, [email protected] or visit
www.iwcommunitylearning.ac.uk
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