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Supported learning - crafting together
Code: T24BS2165
Location: Shirebrook ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Thursday 09 January 2025
Duration: 12 sessions over 12 week(s)
Time: 1.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven ‘purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning. This course will help you to become an active member of your local community.
You will be working on different creative craft techniques to develop your use of a range of materials. You will be supported to make various crafting ideas for example:- paper crafting, flowers crafting, sewing and/or making biscuits without cooking. These are examples and may change.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you are a beginner or have some craft experience. This course is for anyone who wants to learn different crafts and to share it with others in the community.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities, individual work, group work and homework. You will be given group tasks and can work on your own projects.
Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
Depending on what crafts you do each week you may need to bring different items, your tutor will inform you what that might be. You may want to bring a notebook to make notes.
Are there any other costs?
The materials are provided free of charge.
Additional Information
At the end of the course you will have a visit from an Advice, Information and Guidance worker who could give you some information about what you would like to do next.
Time and duration
Start Date: 09 January 2025
Start Time: 1.00pm
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 12
Location
Shirebrook ACE Centre
Carter Lane
Shirebrook
NG20 8PE
01629 537576