We’ve brought you Ventnor and Ryde, now it’s Newport’s turn.
A new series of courses are about to start, so please come and join in, have fun, meet people and learn new skills. The courses are very popular so please phone to book your place: 817288
FELTMAKING
The course will cover flat and 3D aspects of felt making and the various ï¬bres and wools that can be used. Learn and develop new techniques and produce various items e.g decorative hangings and jewellery, as well as developing your own individual design ideas. Explore needle felting to embellish your ï¬nished pieces.
This is a follow-on course from last term but newcomers are most welcome.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Thursday 7 May for 6 sessions
End Date: Thursday 18 June (not 28 May)
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Tutor: Sam Brooks
Course fee: £24 (£12 concessions)
WATERCOLOUR FOR BEGINNERS
Learn the basics of watercolour painting including composition, colour mixing, brush marks and tonal contrast. Create your own individual collection of work.
All materials provided.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Tuesday 2 June for 6 sessions
End Date: Tuesday 7 July
Time: 10am – 12pm
Tutor: Paul Hewson
Course fee: £24 (£12 concessions)
FACE PAINTING
A six week workshop to learn the basics of face painting. Learn a variety of techniques using sponges and brushes – start with your own hand and arm and progress to practising on each other! Use your new skills on family and friends or to be able to safely face paint at school fetes, parties etc.
No experience is necessary and all materials are provided.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Friday 5 June for 6 sessions
End Date: Friday 10 July
Time: 9.30am – 12pm
Tutor: Gina Dyer
Course fee: £24 (£12 concessions)
COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS
Come and learn how to use a computer in a small and supportive group. Progress from switching a computer on, to using the Internet, sending an e-mail and basic word processing.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Wednesday 6 May for 6 sessions
End Date: Wednesday 17 June (not 27 May)
Time: 10am – 12pm
Tutor: Penny Rushton
Course fee: £24 (£12 concessions)
Venue: Isobel Centre, Pan
Start Date: Friday 24 April for 5 sessions
End Date: Friday 22 May
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Tutor: Penny Rushton
Course fee: £20 (£10 Concessions)
Family Learning Courses
(Family Learning Workshops for adults/carers and their children working together)
FAMILY COOKERY
In conjunction with The Community Chef of the Rural Community Council.
The Community Chef will help you improve your cooking skills and learn about healthier eating. The course is aimed at parents/carers and their children working together to prepare a range of simple recipes for you to take away and enjoy at home. There is a limit of 2 school-aged children per adult. The course fee includes ingredients and containers.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Wednesday 29 April for 4 sessions
End Date: Wednesday 20 May
Time: 3.15pm – 5.15pm
Tutor: Paul Rogers, Community Chef
Course Fee: £16 per adult (£8 concessions)
STUDY SKILLS
Medina High School Families Only
The sessions are for Dads, Mums, Grandparents/Carers with or without their children to learn a variety of study techniques to help with revision for assessments and exams. The sessions will cover writing in your own words, making visual notes including mindmaps and effective encoding (memory/revision).
Venue: Medina High School
Start Date: Thursday 23 April for 3 weeks
End Date: Thursday 7 May
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Tutor: Helen Goddard
Course fee: FREE
To book your place call
Alison Knapman
Community and Family Learning Coordinator
Telephone 817288
Mobile 07976 009414
Email: alison.knapman(at)iow.gov.uk
The Carnival Learning Centre
Westridge
Brading Road
Ryde
PO33 1QS
