Projects
Fun, Family and Taster sessions
Everyone welcome ~
Children (11+) must be accompanied
by an adult
Map Reading Made Easy
This course is for people who mainly walk locally and is intended to
increase confidence in using map and compass and to encourage going
further afield. No prior
experience needed.
Maps will be provided and compasses shared.
4
x 2 hr sessions + a final outdoor ½ day session
For the final session everyone will need waterproof clothing and
boots.
Starting February/March
Cost: £12.50 for adults, £6 for children
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Computing & Laptops ~ step by step
Designed to take you from the
absolute beginning, step by step you will explore the basics of a
computer or laptop, the world of the internet and email.
5
x 2 hr sessions
Starting end January
Cost: £12.50 for adults, £6 for children
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Family Memories
Develop your own personal story as a keepsake for the family to
enjoy. This course will provide you with the skills to record your
childhood and adult memories, provide you with the ability to scan
family photos and memorabilia and insert these as pictures into your
story. It’s an
amazing journey that will excite the whole family, encourage them to
ask questions to find out more about your family history.
10 x 2 hr sessions
Starting end January
Cost:
£25
for adults, £12.50 for children
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An introduction to E-bay
An introduction to selling on-line through e-bay, how to prepare
things for sale and trading on-line using PayPal
10 x 2 hr sessions
Starting end January
Cost:
£25
for adults, £12.50 for children
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Family Languages
Tasters for all the family in either: French, Italian, Spanish , or
Swedish.
A
fun session and just the thing to get you thinking about your
holidays or to help with family learning with foreign languages at
home
5
x 2 hr sessions
Cost: £25 for adults, £12.50 for children (course book is included)
British Sign Language—a taster session
For absolute beginners, join us on this taster to learn some of the
basics in sign language.
Courses that can build on the knowledge you will gain at this taster
session are available through the Centre either as an online courses
that you can study at home or as a class with a tutor.
Progressive courses are supported by ILA Scotland.
4
x 2 hour sessions
Starting February/March
Cost: £8 for adults, £4 for children
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Jewellery with natural found objects& beads
Each session will explore different ways to incorporate found
objects & beads. Through these classes you will learn how to style,
attach & finish. Your pieces of jewellery will be truly unique.
Before the first session, go and explore charity shops,
antique centres, button jars, having a good rummage to find ribbons,
old beads, feathers, buttons, wee pebbles, paper, card, shells and
anything else you think might be nice to explore with.
You
will also need to bring or purchase a set of jewellery tools -
pliers - cutters, round nose pliers and half round nose
pliers before the first session this will mean you can practise what
you have learnt at home.
Set of three craft pliers can be bought at
www.beadsunlimited.co.uk - code CPSX £9.95
Cost: £6.50 per person for a 3 hour session
Starting February
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Art Life Drawing
Life Drawing is key to the looking and drawing process, encouraging
analysis and structure as a fantastic means of broadening and
improving drawing skills. This 1 day workshop will introduce
everyone to the skills required that will enhance any art portfolio.
Pose duration will range from quick to extended and approaches will
vary from highly measured and objective to rapid and expressive
using a variety of media.
Cost: £25.00 per person
Starting February/March
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Portraiture
Learn how to show the inner essence of the subject (from the
artist's point of view) or a flattering representation, not just a
literal likeness through this inspiring workshop.
Cost: £25.00 per person
Starting February/March
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Remission of Fees
We have a limited number of places available free of charge
if you are in receipt of any of the
following benefits:
Income based Job Seekers Allowance
Income support
Child Tax Credit
(Income less than £15,860)
