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Adult education courses at Rye College

When?

All courses run on Wednesday evenings – times vary. Each class lasts between an hour and two hours.

Courses start on 27th January 2010, will run up to nine weeks

Cost?

Courses will cost from £25.00 per person (payable in advance*)

Refunds payable on the discretion of Community Learning Co-ordinator and Business Development Manager of Rye College.

Any suggestions for future courses welcomed.

*Some courses bear additional costs for materials etc, where noted

Body Conditioning

Introduction to body conditioning

Tutor: Sue Lawson

Enrol on this course to enjoy the benefits of doing a variety of exercises for conditioning the various groups of muscles

Eg. Arms, legs, abdominals etc...

A class will consist of an important warm-up, some low-impact exercise for cardiovascular, before exercising those muscles.

Receive information about each muscle group and general aspects of exercise, in relation to health and fitness.

Buying and selling on the Internet

Introducution to buying and selling on the internet

Tutor: Bill Shearer

In many ways companies like eBay have revolutionised retailing over the last few years. It now seems to be part of our daily life. Millions of people worldwide use these opportunities to buy and sell a vast array of different goods.

This popular course introduces you to this world of helps build upon knowledge that you may already have.

The course will cover:

How to get started
How to get accounts
Buying and selling
Feedback
Payment methods
Fraud
Dealing with complaints

Career Development

CV Skills, Interview techniques and completing supporting statements

Tutor: Matthew Wilkinson

This is a free course

A highly interactive set of workshops that will provide delegates with practical advice on how to effectively promote themselves in the job market and how to successfully navigate the recruitment process

Ceramic

Introduction to Ceramic

Tutor: Roz Katz-email tutor

This will involve

carving a plaster mould
slip casting
press moulding
glazing clay tiles

Small additional fee for materials

Computing for Beginners

Introduction to Computing

Tutor: Tom Earl-email tutor

This is a free course

This course is aimed at beginners of all ages. Become confident in using your personal computer.

Learn the basics of:

Word Processing
Using the Internet
Using Search Engines
How to send e-mails
Computer safety and maintenance

Chi Kung

Introduction to Body Chi Kung

Tutor: Emma Ross

Chi Kung, literally meaning “energy work / energy training” is an ancient Chinese form of movement that promotes the flow of Chi through the body. Chi is the body’s vital energy or life force. Chi Kung generally does not have complex “forms”. Movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. Chi Kung is often referred to as an “internal exercise”.

Chi Kung practise helps and encourages better:

Mental clarity and emotional balance
Self-esteem and confidence
Concentration
Physical fitness, flexibility, co-ordination,
balance and strength
It is deeply resourcing, helping us to support ourselves

Classes tend to follow the five element structure of Chinese medicine. All classes are creative and individual self-expression is encouraged within the movement and posture forms. There is an emphasis on the whole body awareness and presence during practise.

The classes will guide you on how to concentrate and regulate your mental activity thereby helping you to enter a more meditative state.

Loose comfortable clothing is a must as is a bottle of water. The class will be open to all levels of fitness and no previous experience is required.

Cookery

Cookery for all

Tutor: Tracy Bate-email tutor

Starters?
Main courses?
Desserts?

It’s up to you......

Come along and enjoy a hands-on Cookery course that is bound to whet your taste buds and whet your enthusiasm for home cooking.

Each week, you build up a portfolio.

Note: You will have to bring your own ingredients

Digital Photography

Digital Photography for Beginners

Tutor: TBC

Ideal for the complete beginner who wishes to learn how to use some of the many features of a modern digital camera and improve their photography.

The course will cover:

Aspects of the digital camera
Practical tips linked to digital photography
Transferring photos onto your PC
An introduction to some basic digital imaging techniques
Altering and manipulating Images

French

French Improvers

Tutor: Thérèse Croft- email tutor

PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS?

Would you like to speak more confidently with others in a friendly relaxed atmosphere?

Ideal for those wishing to take their holidays in France or other French speaking countries.

Makaton

Makaton for Beginners

Tutor: TBC

Can you imagine what it would be like if you couldn't

understand speech? How would you cope?

It's a situation which is similar to the one you might experience if you were in a foreign country and couldn't speak or understand the language.

What would you do? You would probably begin to gesture to explain what you wanted, and hope that others would understand your gestures and would gesture back. You might also start to draw pictures and diagrams to help get your messages across.

Makaton combines all these elements in a highly successful teaching approach.

The course will cover:

How was Makaton developed?
How is Makaton used?
Why does Makaton use symbols too?
Who uses Makaton?

You have to buy your manual

Music Technology

Introduction to Music Technology

Tutor: Paul Gardner-email tutor

The aim of the course is to provide a basic practical introduction to Music Technology, covering basic concepts of the subject whilst focussing primarily on practical composition.

No previous musical or technological knowledge is necessary but an interest in making your own music is essential !

Using 'Garageband' to create your own pieces of music. It is hoped that by the end of the course you will take home a new found interest in the subject as well as a CD of your own work

Salsa

Introduction to Salsa

Tutor: Ashley Davis

My aim is to teach you the basic steps of salsa so that you can dance anywhere with confidence. Salsa is a fun dance – come with or without a partner – there is always people to dance with. I go through it step by step and at a pace that suits all.

As the course goes on you will learn some more steps until you have built up a little routine that will impress your friends and family.

If you want to keep fit and make new friends, come down the college and find out how much fun it is.

Tracing your Family Tree

Tutor: TBC

Genealogy is an ever increasingly popular past-time for many, but if you are new to compiling your family history and want guidance then this is the course for you.

You will be shown what to do and where to look, giving you the confidence to create a comprehensive family history.

Some basic computer skills would be desirable but are not essential to join this course.