Community Learning Courses don’t take place just in Ventnor, there are courses the Island over.
We’ll be bringing you the other areas later today, in the meantime, here is what Newport has to offer.
KNITTING WORKSHOP
Learn basic knitting stitches, choosing yarns and reading patterns. Make something simple but unique
e.g a small purse, fingerless gloves or a scarf. Have fun with modern and traditional yarns and materials.
No experience necessary. All materials are provided.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Thursday 29 January for 3 sessions
End Date: Thursday 12 February
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Tutor: Sam Brooks
Course fee: £12 (£6 concessions)
INTRODUCTION TO FELTMAKING
The course will cover flat and 3D aspects of felt making and the various fibres and wools that can be
used. Learn new techniques and produce decorative hangings, jewellery and a small vessel. No experience necessary and all materials are provided.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Thursday 26 February for 3 sessions
End Date: Thursday 12 March
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Tutor: Sam Brooks
Course fee: £12 (£6 concessions)
POTTERY
Offering relaxed fun sessions for those wishing to experiment with clay. Develop skills in hand built
pottery, exploring coloured slips and texture. Make individual items from your own ideas.
This course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.
Venue: Downside Middle School
Start Date: Tuesday 3 February for 8 sessions
End Date: Tuesday 31 March (not 17 February)
Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Tutor: Juliet Robins
Course fee: £32 (£16 concessions)
EASTER CRAFTS
Come and make individual and creative crafts for Easter. Make an Easter table decoration using natural objects and paper flowers, make marbled eggs and Easter cards. No experience necessary. All materials provided.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Friday 6 March for 3 sessions
End Date: Friday 20 March
Time: 12.30pm – 3pm
Tutor: Sam Brooks
Course fee: £12 (£6 concessions)
MONEYTALK
Adults only
A course for dads, mums, carers and grandparents which will include an activity with your child. This is an introduction to money from managing a family budget, saving energy, bargain hunting, saving for a rainy day, spotting the scams and planning a family trip. During the course, we will have speakers from a variety of services attending and sharing their expertise in money matters.
Venue: The Isobel Centre
Start Date: Friday 16 January for 10 sessions
End Date: Friday 27 March (not 20 February)
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Tutor: Kerry Baker
Course fee: FREE
DRAWING, PRINTING AND PAINTING
A multi-media art course using a variety of paper, paints, pencils, pastels and inks. Develop skills in basic drawing, sketching and painting techniques as well as mono and block printing. You can develop one technique or combine techniques to produce a final piece on a theme of your choice. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some previous experience. All materials provided.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Tuesday 27 January for 6 sessions
End Date: Tuesday 10 March (not 17 February)
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Tutor: Hannah Ray
Course fee: £24 (£12 concessions)
NCFE ENTRY LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN ICT
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 and much more. Come out with a nationally recognised entry level qualification and a certificate!
Venue 1: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Wednesday 21 January for 15 sessions
End Date: Wednesday 20 May (not 18 February, 8 and 15 April)
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Tutor: Annette Whaley
Course fee: £60 (£30 concessions)
Venue 2: Downside School (Furrlong Campus)
Start Date: Monday 23 February for 15 sessions
End Date: Monday 29 June
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Tutor: Annette Whaley
Course fee: £60 (£30 concessions)
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP
A 6 week course to explore the world of Photoshop in a series of structured activities. Develop skills in file management, basic tools, understanding of layers and text and simple manipulation of images. Edit
and adjust your photographs or scanned images and produce stunning digital effects. Basic computer skills are required.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Monday 26 January for 6 sessions
End Date: Monday 9 March (not 16 February)
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Tutor: Debbie Lane
Course fee: £24 (£12 concessions)
GUITAR WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
Learn and develop your guitar playing skills in a small, supportive group based around classic rock and pop songs. Bring your guitar with you. No experience necessary.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Tuesday 27 January for 6 sessions
End Date: Tuesday 10 March (not 17 February)
Time: 10am – 12pm
Tutor: Graeme Barker
Course fee: £24 (£12 concessions)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Develop your own photography and explore experimental and creative techniques to produce,
edit and present your photographs. Use different techniques to produce a final printed piece on a theme
of your choice. Suitable for beginners and for those with some experience. Do bring your camera along with you.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Wednesday 28 January for 6 sessions
End Date: Wednesday 11 March (not 18 Feb)
Time: 9.30am – 12pm
Tutor: Hannah Ray
Course fee: £24 (£12 concessions) ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
PAINTED BAGS
Create beautiful designs for a variety of cotton bags. Learn to use a range of fabric paints and markers.
Experiment with stencils and accessories. Make them fabulous for gifts or just treat yourself. All materials supplied including a choice of bags.
Venue: Community and Family Centre, Nine Acres School
Start Date: Friday 30 January for 3 sessions
End Date: Friday 13 February
Time: 12.30pm – 3pm
Tutor: Linda Barnes
Course Fee: £12 (£6 concessions)
For further information Contact:
Alison Knapman
Community and Family Learning Coordinator
Telephone 817288 Mobile 07976 009414
Email [email protected]
The Carnival Learning Centre
Westridge,
Brading Road
Ryde
PO33 1QS
Image: Kelly Sue
