Neighbourhood Learning Courses Autumn 2007

Neighbourhood Learning Autumn 2007Introduction to Felt Making
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 bag or hat.

Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Monday 24th September for 6 sessions
End Date: Monday 5th November (not half term)
Time: 6.30pm – 9pm
Tutor: Annik Cullinane
Course Fee: £18 (£12 concessions) Materials £6

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Decorative Arts For Christmas
Make unique items for Christmas – develop decorative painting skills using acrylics and brushwork to make unusual and creative Christmas tree decorations, gift boxes and cards. No experience necessary.

Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Tuesday 6th November for 3 sessions
End Date: Tuesday 20th November
Time: 10am – 12pm
Tutor: Julie Webb
Course Fee: £9 ( £6 concessions) Materials £3

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Photoshop Products
Use Photoshop to create calendar/address book/cards and other products. Illustrate them with your photos or artwork in a creative layout. Printing is done by tutor, but you get to assemble, laminate and wire bind.

Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Thursday 27th September for 10 sessions
End Date: Thursday 6th December (not half term)
Time: 10am – 1pm
Tutor: Stephen Darlington
Course Fee: £30 (£20 concessions)

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Neighbourhood Learning Autumn 2007Creative Community Dance
This friendly class, suitable for all ages, will help you explore your creativity and develop skills to move more expressively. No experience is necessary but you will be required to work as a team and contribute to a short, informal presentation at the end of the course.

Venue: Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Road
Start Date: Saturday 29th September for 10 sessions
End Date: Saturday 8th December (not 27th October)
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
Tutor: Heather Pimentel
Course Fee: £30 (£20 concessions)

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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: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Monday 1st October for 6 sessions
End Date: Monday 12th November (not half term)
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Tutors: Ken Knapman
Course Fee: £18 ( £12 concessions)

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Fit-2-Funk
A fun dance class, designed to increase fitness and well being. Work on a dance routine and develop your moves! This class will suit all ages and abilities.
Venue: To be confirmed

Start Date: Thursday 4th October for 6 sessions
End Date: Thursday 15th November (not half term)
Time: 7pm – 8.30pm
Tutor: Katy Edmunds
Course Fee: £18 (£12 concessions)

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Writing For Publication
Help you through the stages of targeting a piece of fiction for publication. You need to come with a project idea and be ready to research your chosen outlet e.g magazine, competitions, agent, publisher.

This course is suitable for those with some experience of writing fiction.

Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Friday 5th October (taster session) then from 12th October for 9 weeks
End Date: Friday 14th December (not half term)
Time: 11am – 1pm
Tutor: Nina Cullinane
Course Fee: £30 (£20 concessions)

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Neighbourhood Learning Autumn 2007Textile Workshop
Mixed textile techniques including 3D, wrapping, weaving, collage and stitchery. Spend 5 weeks developing new skills and 5 weeks on your own project.

Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Wednesday 26th September for 10 sessions
End Date: Wednesday 5th December (not half term)
Time: 10am – 1pm
Tutor: Milly Stevens
Course Fee: £30 (£20 concessions) Materials £10

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Paper Making and Collage
A fun, multi-media course, including print and batik techniques. Produce samples and an artistic, abstract picture as a final product.

Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Monday 12th November for 3 sessions
End Date: Monday 3rd December
Time: 6.30pm – 9pm
Tutor: Annik Cullinane
Course Fee: £9 (£6 concessions) Materials £3

Look Out For:
* Lantern making workshops in December for Ventnor Lantern Procession
* Performance Skills workshops on Monday mornings. Contact Heather on: 857354

Get in touch with Alison on 823826 or mobile 07976 009414 or e-mail: alison.knapman(at)iow(dot)gov(dot)uk to book your place.