Neighbourhood Learning in Ventnor is a project delivered by the Arts Unit in partnership with The Adult and Community Learning Service and run by local tutors to bring a series of arts based courses for adults to Ventnor.
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 becoming increasingly popular and places are limited, so you do need to phone to book a place.
The course fees are kept very low – usually the equivalent of £2 per session. It is easier to pay in full at the first session, but where this is not possible you can pay in instalments or weekly. You will be required to pay the course fee in full whether or not you attend every session.
Support is available to cover childcare costs where appropriate – please ask.
Community Mosaic
Be involved in making a large mosaic of Hygeia to go on the bandstand at Ventnor seafront. This will be made in sections and assembled at the end. Develop your mosaic skills as well as contributing to your community and seeing your work on display for years to come.
Tiles kindly donated by Topps Tiles of Newport.
Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Monday 23rd April for 10 sessions
End Date: Monday 9th July (not 7th May or half term)
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Tutor: Helen Goodman
Contact: Helen: 209124
Course Fee: £20
Introduction To Jewellery Making
A new course where you will produce a pendant or brooch using a “piercing” technique to your own design. Practice and develop your new skills on card and copper before making your final design in sterling silver.
Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Tuesday 1st May for 8 sessions
End Date: Tuesday 26th June (not half term)
Time: 10am – 12pm
Tutor: Sophie Honeybourne
Contact: Sophie: 853584 (Tues + Wed only)
Course Fee: £24 (to include cost of materials)
Creative Movement
Discover imaginative and creative new ways of moving with music in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. There will be the opportunity to participate in a short presentation. No previous dance experience is necessary and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Venue: Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Road
Start Date: Wednesday 25th April for 10 sessions
End Date: Wednesday 4th July (not half term)
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Tutor: Heather Pimentel
Contact: Heather: 857354
Course Fee: £20
Pottery
Offering relaxed fun sessions for those wishing to experiment with clay – experience the colour of clay!
Develop skills in hand built pottery, exploring coloured slips and texture. Make individual items from your own ideas. No experience necessary.
Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Wednesday 25th April for 10 sessions
End Date: Wednesday 4th July (not half term)
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
Tutor: Juliet Robins
Contact: Juliet: 07975 589075
Course Fee: £20
Batik
An experimental course in batik and silk and fabric dyeing. Learn the basic techniques and use of tools. Then use your new skills to explore and experiment in surface design in textiles to make individual or group pieces. No experience necessary.
Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Wednesday 2nd May for 8 sessions
End Date: Wednesday 4th July (not half term or 20th June)
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Tutors: Lucy Wells
Contact: Lucy: 07854 157135
Course Fee: £16
Website
This course is a progression from last term’s webdesign course, giving opportunity for more practice, consolidation and development. There will be more teaching of Photoshop and ImageReady for web graphics and more ways to personalise your website with script add-ons. Not for beginners.
Venue: Ventnor Community Projects, 1, Albert Street
Start Date: Thursday 3rd May for 10 sessions
End Date: Thursday 12th July (not half term)
Time: 10am – 1pm
Tutor: Stephen Darlington
Contact: Stephen: 861367
Course Fee: £20
Carnival Costume Making
Make carnival costumes for you and/or your child and join in on 15th August at Ventnor Carnival – be amazed with what you can produce with a few simple materials. The costumes will be made around a theme and form a whole group entry at Ventnor Carnival.
8 weekly workshops will be starting from W/B 14th May.
Venue + dates: Various venues and dates tbc
Start Date: Week beginning 14th May for 8 sessions
Tutor: Sonia Cockbain, Gina Dyer, Hannah Ray, Clare Butchers
Contact: Gina: 07976 375839
Course Fee: £16
Contact Details:
Alison Knapman
Tel: 823826 mob: 07976 009414
E-mail: [email protected]
and at 97, High Street, Ventnor. PO38 1LY
