summer 2013 adult learning guide

ENJOY EXPERIENCESOUTHWARK learning and skills

Course guidesummer term2013Southwark Council adult learning service

Your choice for local adult and family learning and skills www.southwark.gov.uk/adultlearning

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WelcomeSouthwark Council’s adult and family learning and skills service -working with Southwark people to create a fairer future for all.

Come and join your learning community to■ Build skills■ Progress into work■ Help your children achieve■ Enjoy your creativity

In the last three years more than 10,000 local people achieved theirlearning goals. Join them.

“Learners’ success is good, both on courses for qualifications andon those for social and personal development” Ofsted, 2012

Contents■ Basic skills 10

English for speakers of other languages 10Reading and writing 10Numbers and maths 11

■ Employability 12Computing 12Customer service 12

■ Work-related 14Childcare programmes 14Health and social care programmes 15

■ Creative, leisure and health 17Art and ceramics 17Art history 18Creative writing 18Fashion and textiles 19Woodwork, upholstery and interiors 21Health and wellbeing 23

■ Family learning 26

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Contact usTel: 020 7358 2100

Email: [email protected]

Visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/adultlearning

Address: Thomas Calton CentreAlpha StreetPeckhamSE15 4NX

Courses are delivered from venues across the borough including the maincentre – Thomas Calton Centre, libraries and several children’s centres.Please talk to the team leader to find a venue near you.

Basic skills and employability (computing and CV, interview prep) – Lynda Brown Tel: 020 7358 2100 Email: [email protected]

Employability (customer service) – Sheila Reed Tel: 020 7358 2100 Email: [email protected]

Work-related (health and social care programmes) – Kathryn Gurner Tel: 020 7358 2100 Email: [email protected]

Creative, leisure and healthArt and ceramics – Rebecca CresswellTel: 020 7358 2100Email: [email protected]

Creative writing – Kate Bagnall Tel: 020 7358 2100Email: [email protected]

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Fashion and textiles – Sheila ReedTel: 020 7358 2100Email: [email protected]

Woodwork, upholstery and interiors – Angela WilsonTel: 020 7358 2100Email: [email protected]

Fitness and wellbeing – Kathryn GurnerTel: 020 7358 2100Email: [email protected]

Family learning Kate BagnallTel: 020 7358 2100Email: [email protected]

“Quality improvement and SALS’ self-assessment of its ownstrengths and areas for improvement are good.” Ofsted, 2012

Enrol nowEnrolment for summer term 2013 courses is now open. Come along toThomas Calton Centre and sign up.

■ You’ll need to see a member of curriculum staff and pay any course feesto secure your place. Please bring proof of identity with you to enrol, seepage 30 for full details.

■ Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm

■ Monday or Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm (term times). Call 020 7358 2100 for more information.

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FeesFees for each course are shown in the course listings, course fees, examfees and materials fees are due on enrolment. The standard fee for newlearners not receiving active means tested benefits is £3.90 per hour, theconcessionary fee for new learners is £1.55 per hour and the costrecovery fee for learners enrolling on a second or subsequent courses is£5.50 per hour. All students (except those on basic skills and familylearning classes), pay an annual non-refundable registration fee of £5.

Special offerReturning learners who introduce a new learner (a learner who has notattended a course this academic year) to any course starting in thesummer term can have 10% off their own returning fee. Please note youwill need to enrol together and complete the application form to qualifyfor the discounted fee.

No cost to learnerFrom 2012/13 learners who meet certain criteria will not have to pay anyfees for some courses.

These are

■ Those studying basic skills literacy and numeracy courses and familylearning programmes.

■ Those who are on active benefits or wider offer to the unemployed willnot have to pay any fees to study ESOL, vocational qualification coursesfull level 2 qualification courses or other level 2 courses.

■ For learners who are not on active benefits or wider offer to theunemployed, those aged 19 to 23 (but who are not on active benefits)who are studying vocational qualification courses, their first full level 2qualification course (excluding ESOL) will not have to pay any fees.


Concessionary feesPeople receiving the following benefits are eligible for a concessionary rate

■ Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) or

■ Employment and Support Allowance in the Work Related ActivityGroup (ESA WRAG)

■ Council tax benefit

■ Housing benefit

■ Income support

■ Working tax credit

■ Pension credit

■ Contribution-based ESA

■ Unwaged dependent on one of the above

Learners aged 60 and over are only eligible for a concessionary fee if theyare also receiving one of the benefits listed above. Please bring proof ofbenefit or entitlement with you when you enrol, we can not acceptfreedom travel passes as proof of eligibility.

CrècheOur OFSTED registered creche is available for children aged six months to fourand a half years, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, at £6 per hour plus asmall contribution for refreshments. Full payment must be made in advance.

Contact: Naseema Syed Tel: 020 7358 2100 Email: [email protected]

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Basic skills course advice and enrolment To get advice and to enrol on courses for ICT, reading, writing, maths, andEnglish you need to attend one of our advice and skills check sessions. Youwill need to bring proof that you are eligible to join the class with you tothe skills check, see page 30.

Call 020 7358 2100 to make an appointment.■ English (ESOL) skills check: Wednesdays, 10am and 1pm

■ Literacy skills check: Wednesdays, 1pm

■ Numeracy skills check: Wednesdays, 1pm

Additional skills check assessments are taking place during enrolmentweeks. Please call 020 7348 2100 for more details.

Family learning Enjoy learning with your children and grandchildren. Help them do well at school. Support them to achieve more and progress more yourself.Courses run in a variety of venues across the borough including schools,children’s centres, libraries and voluntary organisations.

Contact: Kate Bagnall, family learning manager Tel: 020 7358 2100Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Southwark Council reserves the right to make changes to published details. All courses, dates and feesmay be subject to change. Courses may be cancelled without prior notice as a result of funding changes or lowdemand. To avoid disappointment please confirm course availability and costs before enrolling.

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Summer term courses

Course title Course Venue Day Time Start No. of Costcode date weeks

17/4/13

17/4/13

23/4/13

17/4/13

10/6/13

11/6/13

15/4/13

Free if on active benefits, £187 standard, £74 concession,£264 repeat

Free if on active benefits, £187 standard, £74 concession,£264 repeat

Free, if on active benefits, £78 standard, £31 concession,£110 repeat

Free if on activebenefits, £187 standard, £74 concession,£264 repeat

Free if on active benefits, £46.80 standard,£18.60 concession,£66 repeat

No cost to learner

No cost to learner

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ESOL entry 1. This is a shortcourse for beginners who speak,read and write a little already.You will be able to improve yourskills and prepare for the Entry 1reading exam.

ESOL Entry 2. You will developyour speaking skills, improveyour reading and writing andlearn more about spelling,punctuation and grammar.

ESOL for Everyday Life. This is a course for beginners whospeak, read and write a littlealready. You will be able toimprove your communicationskills and confidence.

ESOL Entry 3. This is a shortcourse for learners who wish toimprove their writing skills tohelp find a better job. You willbe able to improve your skillsand prepare for the Entry 1Reading exam.

ESOL Level 1. This is a shortevening course for improvedESOL learners who wouldbenefit from pronunciation andmore fluent speaking skills tosupport employmentopportunities and socialspeaking skills.

Reading and writing skills.for Job Seekers at Entry level.

Literacy Entry 2. On this course you will read and writeshort pieces of texts, learn moreabout spelling and punctuationand improve your speakingskills. You will work towards an Entry 2 certificate.

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Tuesday,Thursday

Tuesday,Wednesday

Monday

Wednesday,Thursday

Monday

Tuesday

Monday,Tuesday

10am to12noon

1pm to3pm10am to12noon

10am to12noon


5.30pm to8.30pm

10am to12noon

1pm to3pm

Basic skills – English for speakers of other languages

Basic skills – reading and writing



16/4/13

16/4/13

15/4/13

15/4/13

16/4/13

20/5/13

24/5/13

15/4/13

3/7/13

No cost tolearner

No cost tolearner

No cost tolearner

No cost tolearner

No cost tolearner

No cost tolearner

No cost tolearner

No cost tolearner

No cost tolearner

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Literacy Entry 3. Improve yourreading and writing by learninghow to plan your work, start touse paragraphs and readdifferent kinds of texts andanswer questions. You will worktowards an Entry 3 certificate.

English Level 1 functionalskills. This course will prepareyou for reading and writingexams plus assessments inspoken communication.

English Level 2 functionalskills. This course will prepareyou for the more advancedreading and writing exams plusassessments in spokencommunication.

Numeracy at Entry 2. Build your confidence and knowledgein numeracy and focus on theskills you will need to practise to be successful at this level.

Mathematics: Get ready forfunctional skills at Level 1.Learn skills which are useful invocational settings, everyday life and the world of work.

Mathematics: Functionalskills at Level 1. Learn skillswhich are useful in vocationalsettings, everyday life and theworld of work.

Mathematics: FunctionalSkills Level 2. Learn moreadvanced skills which are usefulin vocational settings, everydaylife and the world of work.

Maths for work. A shortsummer course at Entry 3,customised to the office working environment.

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Tuesday

Tuesday,Friday

Monday,Tuesday

Monday,Tuesday

Wednesday

Monday

Friday

Monday,Friday

Wednesday

9am to11am


1pm to3pm

10am to12noon

9am to11am

9am to12noon

1pm to3pm

1pm to3pm and10am to 12noon

1pm to3pm

Basic skills – reading and writing continued

Basic skills – numbers and maths

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24/4/13

26/4/13

7/6/13

£117 standard /£46.50 concession /£165 repeat

Free for people onJSA or£58.50 standard£23.25 concession£83.25 repeatWorkbook/Certificate fee £20(refunded throughhardship fund forpeople on benefits.)

Free for people onJSA or£58.50 standard£23.25 concession£82.50 repeatExam fee £17.50(refunded throughhardship fund forpeople on benefits.)

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Make IT work for you. In thisaccredited functional ICT entrylevel course, you will learnessential computer skills. This isideal for people who want toreturn to work or learn generaloffice applications. The coursecovers; how to use emailapplications, efficient searches on the Internet, using templates,creating/editing/formatting worddocuments and spreadsheets.

Customer care certificate forEnglish speakers of otherlanguages. This accreditedcourse in customer care coversgood service practise, handlingcomplaints and recognising bodylanguage. The course will placeemphasis on spoken English,telephone skills and note taking.There is no exam. A certificate isawarded on satisfactorycompletion of course work. This isa recognised course accredited bythe English Tourist Board. EntryLevel 3 literacy is a minimumrequirement. Please bring proofof JSA if claiming Nil fee.

City & Guilds Award incustomer service forhospitality, travel andtourism. Gain a Level 2 Awardin supervising customer serviceperformance. Course covers theimportance of customer needs,the role of the individual indelivery of customer service and the importance to theorganisation in providingexcellent customer service. The course is aimed at those re-entering employment or thosealready in a customer serviceand/or a hospitality role.Delivered one day a week forfour weeks. Week five concludeswith a short exam. We advisethat learners have a minimumLevel 1 in literacy in order toenter the exam. Please bringproof of JSA if claiming Nil fee.

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Wednesday

Friday

Friday

6pm to9pm

10am to1pm

10am to1pm

Employability - computing

Employability - customer service



18/4/13

11/7/13

22/5/13



Free for people onJSA or special halfprice offer£17.55 standard£6.97 concession£24.97 repeatWorkbook/Certificate fee £20 (refunded throughhardship fund forpeople on benefits.)

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Customer Service Award inDisability awareness (welcomeall). This is a fast track accreditedcourse taken over two days in oneweek. The course covers disabilityawareness in the workplace and inservice industries. It looks at theEqualities Act, improvingaccessibility for customers,customer service guidance on arange of sensory, mobility andlearning disabilities. This course isfor people and/or companies whowish to enhance the servicequality for customers withdisabilities and specific needs.There is no exam. A certificate isawarded on satisfactorycompletion of coursework andcourse is accredited by the EnglishTourist Board. Level 1 literacy is aminimum requirement. Limitedplaces, book early throughThomas Calton Centre to avoiddisappointment. Please bringproof of JSA if claiming Nil fee.

Customer Service Award(welcome host) Adult Learnersweek promotional offer.An accredited course in customercare that covers good servicepractise, handling complaints andrecognising body language. Thereis no exam. A certificate is awardedon satisfactory completion of acourse workbook. This is arecognised course accredited bythe English Tourist Board. Level 1literacy is a minimum requirement.Limited places, book early throughThomas Calton Centre to avoiddisappointment. Please bring proofof JSA if claiming Nil fee.

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CS511

CS513

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Thursday,Friday

Thursday,Friday

Wednesday,Thursday

10am to3pm

10am to3pm

10am to3pm

Employability - customer service continued

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17/7/13

8/6/13

23/4/13

22/4/13

25/4/13

Free for people on JSA or£35.10 standard£13.95 concession£49.95 repeatWorkbook/Certificate fee £20(refunded throughhardship fund forpeople on benefits.)

Free for people on JSA or£35.10 standard£13.95 concession£49.95 repeatWorkbook/Certificate fee £20(refunded throughhardship fund forpeople on benefits.)

£78 standard / £31 concession /£110 repeat

Free to those on JSA or£198.90 standard /£79.05 concession /£280.50 repeat

£78 standard / £31 concessions /£110 repeat

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Customer Service Award(welcome host). An accreditedcourse that covers good servicepractise, handling complaints and recognising body language.There is no exam. A certificate isawarded on satisfactory completion of a course workbook.This is a recognised courseaccredited by the English TouristBoard. Level 1 literacy is aminimum requirement. Limitedplaces, book early. Please bringproof of JSA if claiming Nil fee.

Weekend Workshop - Customer Service Award(Welcome Host). An accreditedcourse in customer care that covers good service practise,handling complaints andrecognising body language. There is no exam. A certificate isawarded on satisfactorycompletion of course workbook.This is a recognised courseaccredited by the English TouristBoard. level 1 literacy is a minimum requirement. Limitedplaces, book early. Please bringproof of JSA if claiming Nil fee.

Childcare for beginners. Forpeople who have no previousexperience of working in achildcare setting and have nochildcare qualifications.

CACHE Level 1 Award in anIntroduction to Early YearsSettings. An essential course togain knowledge needed toundertake a level 2 course inchildcare. The course cover topicssuch as; The value of play forbabies and young children,Management and organisation in an early years setting plusoptional units.

Introduction to child mindingCACHE Level 3 Understand how to set up a home basedchildcare service.

PeckhamLibrary -TBC*

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CC514

CC515

CC505

Wednesday,Thursday

2 Saturdays

Tuesday

Monday

Thursday

10am to3pm

10am to3pm

10am to12noon

10am to3pm

10am to12noon

Employability - customer service continued

Work related - childcare programmes

* Venue to be confirmed



27/6/13

13/5/13

8/6/13

8/5/13

17/6/13

27/6/13

24/4/13

5/6/13

23/4/13

£58.50 standard /£23.25 concession /£82.50 repeat









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NEW Anatomy andPhysiology - an introduction.A basic introduction to theanatomy and physiology of themain body systems. Suitable forthose with a general interestand those taking their first stepstowards work in this area. Pleasenote this is a non-accreditedcourse – internal certificateswill be awarded.

CIEH Food Safety in CateringLevel 2. Essential for anyonewishing to gain knowledge and understanding of thepreparation and serving of safefood. The course programmeenables employers to meet thelegal requirements for all foodhandlers to receive basic foodhygiene awareness (fees include examination fee andcourse booklet).

Health and Social Care - anIntroduction. This courseprovides an introduction to thebasic skills required for anyonewishing to work in health andsocial care, including health andsafety at work, monitoring vitalsigns, reading charts, scales andmeasures, diets, and personalhygiene. Please note this is anon-accredited course – internalcertificates will be awarded.

Introduction to teachingexercise to music. This courseprovides a simple introduction tothe practical requirements of anaccredited course in teachingexercise to music (OCR or similar).Come and see if you have what ittakes to plan and deliver anexercise class. This course will helpyou progress to an accreditedcourse in teaching exercise tomusic. Please note this is a non-accredited course – internalcertificates will be awarded.

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Thursday

Monday

Saturday

Wednesday

Monday

Thursday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Tuesday

10am to1pm

10am to3pm

10am to3pm

5.45pm to8.45pm

5.45pm to8.45pm

10am to3pm

10am to3pm

10am to3pm

10am to12noon

Work related - health and social care programmes



23/4/13

24/4/13

22/4/13

24/4/13

2/3/13

26/4/13

22/4/13

22/4/13

25/4/13

23/4/13

24/4/13

25/4/13

£97.50 standard /£38.75 conc /£137.50 repeat




£31.20 standard /£12.40 conc /£44 repeat

£117 standard /£46.50 conc /£165 repeat


£78 standard£31 conc /£110 repeat


£58.50 standard/ £23.25 conc /£82.50 repeat



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AC537

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AC541

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AC534

AC544

AC539

AC533

AC543

AC551

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AC547

Tuesday

Wednesday

Monday

Wednesday

Saturday

Friday

Monday

Monday

Thursday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

1pm to3.30pm

6.30pmto 9pm

6.30pmto 9pm

6.30pmto 9pm

10am to1pm

10am to1pm

10am to1pm

1.30pmto3.30pm

10am to1pm

1.15pmto4.15pm

10am to1pm

12noonto 3pm

Creative, leisure and health - art and ceramics

Therapeutic Art (day). Workingwith a trained art psychotherapist,students will be helped to copewith depression, anxiety anddifficulties with discussing issueswith family and friends.

Therapeutic Art (evening).Working with a trained artpsychotherapist, students will behelped to cope with depression,anxiety and difficulties withdiscussing issues with family and friends.

Pottery (evening). Learn how tomake tiles, bowls, vases in clay.Learn how to decorate the surfaceof clay using glazes and texture.Pottery can be a therapeutic hobbyand leaning new skills can help with confidence.

Pottery Short course. Tile making

Pottery. Learn how to make tiles,bowls, vases in clay. Learn how todecorate the surface of clay usingglazes and texture. Pottery can be atherapeutic hobby and leaning newskills can help with confidence.

Portrait modelling in clay. Thiscourse teaches modelling skillsusing clay nad is taught by JolaSpytkowska.

Bird, animal and plant sculpturesin clay. This course teachesmodelling skills using clay and istaught by local artist Mali De Silva.

Long pose life painting. Learnhow to paint from a model, enjoylong poses. This course can be usedto build a body of work for anexhibition or to apply to a degreelevel course.

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24/4/13

23/4/13

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24/4/13





Nil fee for 1stmeeting.Nominalmembership andactivity fees willapply if group isestablished.

£78 standard /£31 conc / £110 repeat

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Saturday

Saturday

Wednesday

Tuesday

Tuesday

Wednesday

10am to3pm

10am to3.30pm

10am to1pm

10am to1pm

11am to1pm

7pm to9pm

Creative, leisure and health - art and ceramics continued

Marathon life drawing. Learn howto draw from the model, with longposes using pencils , charcoal etc.This course will increase confidencewith drawing, it is taught by LukeJones and Rebecca Allen.

Life drawing. Learn how to drawfrom the model, with long and shortposes using pencils, charcoal etc.This course will increase confidencewith drawing, it is taught byRebecca Allen.

Still life drawing and painting.Working from still life arrangementsyou will learn how to use colour andline. This course can be used to builda body of work for an exhibition orfor a portfolio to apply for a degreecourse. This course will helpincrease confidence in talking aboutwork and is taught by Sheila Hardy.

NEW London Explorers. Are youinterested in London's history andculture? Why not join others toshare common interests. We areseeking members to establish anexplorers group that will meet oncea month to plan walks, talks, visitsand activities. The group will befacilitated by a qualified tour guideand experienced tutor. If you areinterested we invite you to thefounding meeting to discuss andplan a programme of activities forthe summer term.

Creative writing for beginners.The emphasis will be writing whichexplores aspects of your lives andexperiences. Pieces of work aregenerated from simple accessiblewriting activities which are shared in a friendly and supportiveenvironment.

Creative, leisure and health - art history

Creative, leisure and health - creative writing



15/4/13

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22/4/13

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£78 standard /£31 concession /£110 repeat

£78 standard /£31 concession /£110 repeat



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Craft studio. Workshopprogramme for people withlearning support needs. Exploresa variety of crafts including cardmaking, wool-crafts, textiles,garment and accessoryembellishment. Course alsopromotes social enterprisethrough costing and marketingof products.

Knitting, crochet andwoolcrafts. Suitable forbeginners. The course coversbasic techniques for handknitting and crochet. How toread patterns, casting off,casting on, decreasing,increasing and creating patterns.An introduction to the craft offelt making will also be included.

Remodel, recycle and repair.Discover ways to personaliseyour clothes. Bring new life tothose neglected garments inyour wardrobe. Turn that retrofind into a modern masterpiece.No experience required justbring your garments and ideas.

Fashion Workshop. Suitablefor those with some sewingexperience. Bring your ideasand try them out withexperienced technical supportand tutoring. Explore design,sewing, making patterns,applying detail, remodelling oraltering. Work on your ownproject at your own pace.

Sewing machine techniques.Suitable for beginners. Thecourse covers basic sewing skillsrequired to make garments oritems of soft furnishing. Samplea variety of seams and seamfinishes. Learn to controlfullness, make gathers, tucks andsew darts. Put in zips and makebuttonholes, turn hems andhow to apply decorative detail.

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Monday

Monday

Monday

Monday

Wednesday

Tuesday

10.30amto12.30pm

1pm to3pm

10am to12noon

7pm to9pm

10am to1pm

10am to12noon

Creative, leisure and health - fashion and textiles

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24/4/13

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Pattern making. How tomeasure a body, draft standardand personal blocks and makedesign changes to the patternblocks. You will learn how tomake basic skirt patterns and ortrouser patterns. How to adddesign detail such as pocketsand yokes. Also included is howto draft a bodice block andmove the bodice darts, changenecklines and add collars tocreate new styles. Some sewingexperience would be useful.

Decorative sewing andcreative textiles. The courseexplores basic techniques formachine embroidery, patchworkand appliqué. Create an originaltextile piece and use it to makea unique work of art or item foryour home or wardrobe.

Cushions and curtains. Thiscovers how to use a sewingmachine and carry out basictechniques required to makecushion and curtains. Samplelined and unlined curtains andlearn to attach heading tapes.Design and make an originalcushion from your own fabric.Explore trimming techniques andoptions for cushion openings.Suitable for beginners.

Modern patchwork textiles.Explore traditional and machinefabric piecing to create modernwall hangings, quilts, craftitems, throws, cushions andcollectables.

Soft doll making - anintroduction. Design, makeand dress a unique heir loomdoll. Course covers templates,hand embroidering features andmaking doll costumes.

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Thursday

Friday

1pm to3pm

7pm to9pm

10am to12.30pm

1pm to3pm

10am to12noon

Creative, leisure and health - fashion and textiles continued



8/6/13

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16/7/13

9/7/13

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24/4/13




£70.10 standard /£27.90 concession /£99 repeat



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Pattern making (Saturdayworkshop) an introduction.How to measure a body, draftstandard and personal blocksand make design changes to thepattern blocks. You will learnhow to make basic skirt patternsand or trouser patterns. How toadd design detail such aspockets and yokes. Some sewingexperience would be useful.

Sewing summer workshopSuitable for beginners. Coversbasic sewing skills required tomake garments or items of softfurnishing. Sample a variety ofseams and seam finishes. Learnto control fullness, make gathers,tucks and sew darts. Put in zipsand make buttonholes, turnhems and even learn how toapply decorative detail.

Pattern making summerworkshop. Learn how tomeasure a body, draft standardand personal blocks and makedesign changes to the patternblocks. You will learn how tomake basic skirt patterns and or trouser patterns. How to adddesign detail such as pocketsand yokes. Some sewingexperience would be useful.

Sewing and pattern making.Combine both summerworkshops.

Interior design. Learn the basicrules of interior design,understand the use of coloursand materials. Work on your ownproject and design your space.

Lampshade and cushionmaking. Learn to make bespokelampshades - traditional silklined and contemporary firmthat co-ordinate with yourhome. Then design and makeyour own unique cushioncovers. A charge is made forframes and fabrics.

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Saturday

Tuesday,Wednesday

Tuesday,Wednesday

Tuesday,Wednesday

Saturday

Wednesday

10am to3.30pm

10am to3pm

10am to3pm

10am to3pm

10am to4pm

6.30pm to9pm

Creative, leisure and health - fashion and textiles continued

Creative, leisure and health - woodwork, upholstery and interiors

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22/4/13

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3/6/13

2/5/13

6/6/13

25/4/13

6/6/13

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£46.80 standard/£18.60 concession /£66 repeat

£46.80 standard/£18.60 concession /£66 repeat






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Lampshade making. Learn to make bespoke lampshades -traditional silk lined andcontemporary firm that co-ordinate with your home. A charge is made for frames and fabrics.

Make a planter and /orwindow box. Students willlearn, in the four weeks, how to use basic woodworking tools to make a planter/tub for a garden. There is a materials charge ofapproximately £15 for theplanter and £10 for the windowbox, but exact costs depend onwood and sizes chosen.

Picture framing. Learn how to make your own frames.Initially students should bringalong a 10cm x15cm (4"x6")picture or photo for framing. A charge is made for wood,perspex and accessories; whichwill be approximately £20 fortwo frames.

Upholstery. Learn the basicaspects of upholstery, including:safe use of hand tools andequipment, stripping a chair,webbing and fabric measuring.New students should bringalong a small item of furnitureto begin their learning e.g. a‘drop-in' seat or a simple stool.All projects must be approved by the tutor at enrolment.Charges are made for materialsused and students provide theirown top fabric. No priorexperience is necessary.

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Woodcarving. Explore thesculptural possibilities of woodthrough carving. Discover theproperties of different woods,using them to make abstract orfigurative work. Beginners andmore experienced students work alongside each other in a supportive workshopenvironment. Students areencouraged to work at theirown pace. Students will learn to identify, select and preparewood(s) for carving; how to useand care for carving tools. Somewood/logs are provided andtools are available for beginners.

Woodwork. Learn to use basictools, such as saws and chisels to make and understand thedifferent joints used to makeitems. Once these techniqueshave been grasped, use them toplan and make your own project.

Singing for all.* This is foranyone who has ever felt theymay have a voice. You do notneed to read music or to havesung before. This course willinclude exercises for breathingand vocal skills, group singing to build confidence and self-presentation and the option toperform something solo shouldyou feel brave enough. Freetaster session, Tuesday 9 April,from 1.30pm to 3pm.

NEW first steps to fitness.*For those wishing to join a fitnessclass for the first time. Come andhave some fun while learninghow to mobilise, stretch andstrengthen the body and improveconfidence and wellbeing. Freetaster session, Friday 12 April,from 10am to 11.30am.

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10pm to1pm

10am to4pm

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10am to1pm

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10am to11.30am

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Fitness for health. This courseprovides instruction for peoplewishing to improve their fitnessto help manage their ownhealth and is particularly suitablefor older learners. Classes areheld in a warm and friendlyatmosphere where learners areencouraged to try a variety ofways to keep fit and active.

Pilates. Learn how to stretch,strengthen and balance thebody, to develop good postureand improve general well-being.

Pilates (General).* Stretch,strengthen and balance thebody, to develop good postureand improve general well-being.Free taster session, Thursday 11 April 10am to 11.30am.

Pilates for beginners.* Learnhow to stretch, strengthen andbalance the body, to developgood posture and improvegeneral well-being. Free tastersession, Monday 8 April1.15pm to 2.45pm.

NEW stress-busting pilates.*For anyone wishing to usePilates-based exercise to helprelieve stresses and strains andto encourage relaxation andrejuvenation of the mind andbody. Suitable for all levels offitness and experience. Free taster session, Tuesday 9 April 12noon to 1pm.

Yoga-stretch.* Using a blend of traditional yoga moves andgentle stretches this courseintroduces learners totechniques for improvingflexibility, strength and staminawith a focus on breathing andrelaxation. Free taster session,Wednesday 10 April 8.30amto 9.30am.

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Breakfast yoga. Using a blendof traditional yoga moves andgentle stretches this courseintroduces learners to techniquesfor improving flexibility, strengthand stamina with a focus onbreathing and relaxation.Includes a free smoothie.

Tap dance for beginners.Have some fun while developingyour sense of rhythm and styleand learn some basic taptechnique at the same time. Tap shoes not essential - anyshoes with a hard sole and a low heel will do just fine.

NEW Tap dance forimprovers. Have some funwhile developing your sense ofrhythm and style and learn somebasic tap technique at the sametime. Tap shoes not essential -any shoes with a hard sole and a low heel will do just fine.Suitable for those with someexperience of tap.

Get fit and dance.* Enjoydancing while you learn how toimprove your fitness. Improvestamina, strength, mobility andflexibility. Free taster session,Thursday 11 April 1.15pm to2.45pm.

Zumba® fitness.* Come andenjoy the latest craze. Latin andworld rhythms add flavour andfun to a dance workout whichwill leave you feeling fantastic.Free taster session, Monday 8 April 12noon to 1pm.

NEW ballet-based fitness.*Learn how to improve stamina,mobility and flexibility usingballet-based exercise and lyricalmovement. Suitable for all levelsof fitness and experience.

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Creative dance workshop.Suitable for all levels ofexperience this course is foranyone who would like to dancefor fitness and enjoyment andalso develop their creativestreak. Learn a variety of dance sequences along withstrengthening exercises,stretching and relaxation.Learners will be given theopportunity to use their ownchoreography and work towardsgroup and/or solo pieces.

One world. Have fun withpottery, crafts, story telling, facepainting, dance, puppet making,books, games, photography andbadge making.

Creative crafts. These sessionsare split: the first hour comprisesof an activity for parent andchild to do together. The secondhour of the session is for parentsonly, working on a more long-term project.

Help your child with ICT. Thiscourse gives parents an insightinto how ICT is taught in schoolsand gives adults ideas of funactivities to share with theirchildren and a chance to gain arecognised qualification.

Family fun with computersThis course gives families theopportunity to use ICT to learnhow to make cartoons,animations and create other fun digital photographicprojects. Suitable for adults andchildren under five (two max).

Yoga stories. Have fun learningyoga, making animal poses andstretches, suitable for adults andschool age children (two max).

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Yoga stories. Have fun learningyoga, making animal poses andstretches, suitable for adults andchildren under five (two max).

Arts and crafts for families.Bring your school age childrenfor lots of creative fun.

Family pottery. Have creativefun with clay and your schoolage child.

Family woodwork. Learn howto design, make and decoratewith wood. For adults andschool age children-bookingessential.

Family Zumba®. Learn thelatest fitness craze dancing toLatin and world rhythms foradults and school age children.

Fun with food, film andfitness - a two day course forfamilies. Have fun learningabout healthy eating, getting fitand making a film

Help your child withhomework. Get support andfun ideas to help your childwith English and maths and gain new skills for you.

Up, up and away. Fantasticflying kites and mobiles foradults and school age children-booking essential .

Sewing and soft crafts.Design, colour and create craftsand fashions for you and yourchild. Learn some new skillstogether for school age andtheir carers (two children max).

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Frequently asked questions

What are the term dates for this year?Summer term: 15 April 2013 to 31 July 2013.

How can I pay? You can pay by cash, card or cheques made payable toLondon Borough of Southwark Council. If your course is 20 weeks orlonger you can pay in instalments. For courses of 20 to 29 weeks you canpay in two instalments of 50%. For courses of 30 weeks or more you canpay in one 50% instalment and two subsequent 25% instalments. You willneed to complete a payment option form to qualify for instalmentpayments. You must complete post-dated cheques for the subsequentpayments. Exam fees and materials fees must be paid on enrolment.

Are there any other fees? Some courses, including ceramics andupholstery carry a fee for materials. Please ask for more details. Exam feesmust be paid when you enrol.

Can I get a refund? If we cancel a course before the start date we willgive you a full refund, and if we close a course after it’s started we’ll giveyou a part refund. We are unable to refund you if you withdraw from acourse unless you are too ill to continue with your studies and have adoctor’s certificate.

Can I change course? If you find that a course isn’t right for you afterthe first class, you may be able to change to another course. Please ask yourtutor for more information.

Can I join a course that has already started? With non examcourses this may be possible, please ask your course tutor for moreinformation and course costs.

What is the age limit? Learners need to be aged 19 years or older on31 August, unless they are attending a family learning session with a parent.

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What do I need to bring to enrol, or for a skills check?UK/EU citizen – your passport or ID card and proof of benefit eligibility

Non EU citizen – your passport showing indefinite leave to remain, andproof of benefit eligibility

Asylum seekers (and those whose applications have been turned downbut are unable to return home)– Letter with your home office reference number, proof of benefit or

proof of permission to work– An application registration card (ARC) plus recent copy of – Confirmation from the Home Office of Section 4 support within three

months of the issue date

Refugees – either proof of benefit AND travel document, or passport

What support is there for learners with disabilities? ThomasCalton Centre and our libraries are accessible for wheelchair users andparking spaces are available if you have difficulties with mobility. For moreinformation, please contact us on 020 7358 2100.

Where to learn Courses are delivered from venues across the borough including the main centre, libraries, several children’s centres and partner providers.

■ Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, Peckham, SE15 4NX

■ Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Road, SE16

■ Dulwich Library, 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 8NB

■ John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street, SE1 1JA

■ Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, Kingswood Estate, SE21 8QR

■ Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill Street, SE15 5JR

■ Peckham Rye Tabernacle, 55a Nigel Road, Peckham, SE15 4NP

■ Rye Oak Children’s Centre, Whorlton Road, Peckham, SE1 5JR

■ St Matthew’s Centre, Elephant Community Centre, Meadow Row, SE1 6RG

Ce prospectus s’adresse des cours d’enseignement pouradultes, au conseil municipal de Southwark

Este folleto contiene información sobre cursos paraeducación para adultos en Southwark

This booklet tells you about adult learningcourses and activities in Southwark.

To get this booklet translated, please take it to any of the places below:

One Stop Shop, Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill Street, SE15 5JR

One Stop Shop, Wansey Street, SE17 1RY

My Southwark customer service point, 11 Market Place, Southwark ParkRoad, SE16 3UQ

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