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Ends: Sat 31 Mar 2012

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Craft

Interior Design, Sculpture, Pottery and Ceramics, Jewellery, Stained Glass, Sewing, Clothes Making and Soft Furnishings

See Art & Design for: Art, Drawing and Life Drawing, Portraiture, Watercolour, Painting and Oil Painting, Illustration and Photography

See Woodwork & Upholstery for: Woodwork, Carpentry, Joinery, Cabinet Making and Picture Framing, Furniture Restoration and Upholstery


Programme manager

Jane Sutton
jane.sutton@lbhf.gov.uk

This exciting programme is open to everyone, whatever your level, and includes accredited and non accredited courses.

We offer a professional environment whether you are a complete beginner or working towards a trade qualification. Some courses are very popular, so if you are planning on continuing for more than one term, we strongly recommend enrolling for the following term’s course, or re-enrolling as soon as possible. This is particularly important for students working on a project.

It may be possible to pay course fees by regular installments throughout your course, instead of paying the full amount at the start. Please ask about installment plans when you enrol.

Further education/qualification classes
Courses with a blue band are accredited and are aimed at those who would like to work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Courses leading to a qualification will require an interview before you can enrol.

Concessions
If you are entitled to a concessionary fee and join any accredited course, you will receive a £20 discount for every additional accredited course you join.

To help pay for course fees and materials, it may be possible to apply for the Learner Support Fund.

Equipment
The department provides most specialised tools and equipment, but you will need to buy the raw materials for your project(s). The course information sheets give detailed information of what students will be expected to bring.

Health and safety
The tools, machines and substances used in classes can be dangerous and you play an important role in ensuring safety. We apply professional standards, so you will be expected to wear the recommended protective clothing and equipment. All accidents or hazards must be reported to your lecturer immediately.

Storing work
There is limited storage.

End of year shows
You will have an opportunity to take part in our annual Arts and Crafts exhibition at the end of the summer term.

It is possible to start most courses in September, January and April. If you choose to study for more than one term your tutor will help you develop your skills throughout the year by setting new targets through your own individual learning plan.
 
  

Quick course list

 
Interior design - beginnersPottery - beginners
Pottery - mixed abilityPottery - for new learners
Jewellery - mixed abilityJewellery - beginners/intermediate
Jewellery - intermediate/advancedStained glass
DIY - beginners plumbing and tilingDIY - beginners electrics and decorating
Soft furnishings - beginnersClothes making - beginners
Clothes making - mixed abilityClothes making - fashionable skirt
General sewing
 

Complete course list

Interior design - beginners   
In this practical course you will be introduced to the interior design process. We will look at room surveys, plans & elevations and colour theory as a first step towards redesigning a room to a specific design brief.  More information...
Fees:   full £175   conc £65   non EU £309
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Wed   18:30-21:00   11   MAC   11/01/12   28/03/12   AD2800Kim Couling   Full
Wed   18:30-21:00   11   MAC   25/04/12   11/07/12   AD3800Kim Couling   
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Pottery - beginners   
This class is designed to accommodate those with little or no experience of pottery. Each week we will cover different techniques in basic hand building and surface decoration including: pinching, coiling, slab building, press moulding and basic wheel – throwing skills. You will also be shown how to apply decorating slips, Majolica, lustres and oxides.  More information...
Fees:   full £185   conc £75   non EU £318
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Mon   13:30-16:00   11   HAC   09/01/12   26/03/12   AF2500Zarina Abdullah   
Mon   13:30-16:00   11   HAC   23/04/12   16/07/12   AF3500Zarina Abdullah   
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Pottery - mixed ability   
Hands on instruction will focus on an introduction to the fundamentals of hand building, including: pinching, coiling, slab building and press moulding. You will also be shown how to apply decorating slips, Majolica, lustres and oxides. Towards the end of the course you will be shown basic wheel based work. This class is designed to accommodate those with little experience or those with some experience who wish to increase or refresh their proficiency and technical skills.  More information...
Fees:   full £185   conc £75   non EU £319
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Tue   09:30-12:00   11   HAC   10/01/12   27/03/12   AF2510Zarina Abdullah   Nearly Full
Tue   09:30-12:00   11   HAC   24/04/12   10/07/12   AF3510Zarina Abdullah   
Wed   09:30-12:00   11   HAC   11/01/12   28/03/12   AF2511Karen Fall   
Wed   09:30-12:00   11   HAC   25/04/12   11/07/12   AF3511Karen Fall   
Thu   13:30-16:00   11   HAC   12/01/12   29/03/12   AF2512Karen Fall   
Thu   13:30-16:00   11   HAC   26/04/12   12/07/12   AF3512Karen Fall   
Thu   18:00-20:00   10   HAC   19/01/12   29/03/12   AF2513Zarina Abdullah   
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Pottery - for new learners   
Suitable for beginners and those new to the subject. This class is designed to accommodate those with little or no experience of pottery. Each week we will cover different techniques in basic hand building and surface decoration including: pinching, coiling, slab building, press moulding and basic wheel – throwing skills. You will also be shown how to apply decorating slips, Majolica, lustres and oxides.  More information...
Fees:   full £86   conc £41   non EU £236
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Thu   18:00-20:00   10   HAC   26/04/12   05/07/12   AF3513Zarina Abdullah   
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Jewellery - mixed ability   
We will cover soldering, etching, enamelling, piercing, filing, forming, shaping, doming, wax carving, roll printing, basic hinges & joints, chain making, box making. Finishing and polishing, making findings, drawing wire, laminate inlay, forging (i.e. a taper).  More information...
Fees:   full £180   conc £70   non EU £314
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Tue   18:30-21:00   11   SAN   10/01/12   27/03/12   AJ2600Farah Qureshi   Nearly Full
Tue   18:30-21:00   11   SAN   24/04/12   10/07/12   AJ3600Farah Qureshi   
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Jewellery - beginners/intermediate   
Learners will develop skills such as; soldering, etching, enamelling, piercing, filing, forming, shaping, doming, wax carving, reviting, basic hinges and joints to produce rings and other accessories working with silver, gold and twisting wire.  More information...
Fees:   full £180   conc £90   non EU £350
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Tue   10:00-12:30   11   SAN   10/01/12   27/03/12   AJ2610Silke Heuer   Nearly Full
Tue   10:00-12:30   11   SAN   24/04/12   10/07/12   AJ3610Silke Heuer   
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Jewellery - intermediate/advanced   
Learners will develop skills such as; soldering, etching, enamelling, piercing, filing, forming, shaping, doming, wax carving, reviting, basic hinges and joints to produce rings and other accessories working with silver, gold and twisting wire.  More information...
Fees:   full £180   conc £90   non EU £350
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Tue   13:00-15:30   11   SAN   10/01/12   27/03/12   AJ2611Silke Heuer   Full
Tue   13:00-15:30   11   SAN   24/04/12   10/07/12   AJ3611Silke Heuer   
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Stained glass   
You will work on a stained glass panel during which time a range of skills will be taught including: designing cartooning, glass cutting, leading, and soldering. It will also be to possible to explore kiln-fired glass painting techniques, sand blasting and glass fusing.  More information...
Fees:   full £182   conc £72   non EU £315
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Wed   13:00-15:30   11   SAN   11/01/12   28/03/12   AS2700Tim Cunliffe   Full
Wed   13:00-15:30   11   SAN   25/04/12   11/07/12   AS3700Tim Cunliffe   
Wed   18:30-21:00   11   SAN   11/01/12   28/03/12   AS2701Tim Cunliffe   
Wed   18:30-21:00   11   SAN   25/04/12   11/07/12   AS3701Tim Cunliffe   
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DIY - beginners plumbing and tiling    
This course provides the know-how and skills to tackle many of the day to day problems that occur in any home. In five weeks, you will be able to do basic plumbing, learn how to tile both wall and floor and replace broken tiles.  More information...
Fees:   full £68   conc £28   non EU £116
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Thu   19:00-21:00   5   SAN   12/01/12   09/02/12   CJ2301 TBC   Full
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Thu   19:00-21:00   5   MAC   26/04/12   24/05/12   CJ3301 TBC   Full
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Thu   19:00-21:00   5   MAC   26/04/12   24/05/12   CJ3301 TBC   Full
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DIY - beginners electrics and decorating   
This course provides the know-how and skills to tackle many of the day to day problems that occur in any home. In five weeks, you will be able to learn about basic permitted electrics and how to decorate using wallpaper and paint.  More information...
Fees:   full £68   conc £28   non EU £116
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Thu   19:00-21:00   5   SAN   23/02/12   22/03/12   CJ2302 TBC   Full
Thu   19:00-21:00   5   MAC   14/06/12   12/07/12   CJ3302 TBC   
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Soft furnishings - beginners   
Anyone interested in making items of soft furnishings will enjoy this ten week course as it allows you to work on a variety projects. You will learn the skills and construction of soft furnishing, including measuring up, hand and machine sewing. Your tutor will advise on fitting, hanging, fastenings and suitability of fabrics for blinds, curtains, cushions and bed covers etc. Build on your experience and progress to more advanced work.  More information...
Fees:   full £180   conc £70   non EU £253
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Wed   18:30-21:00   11   MAC   11/01/12   28/03/12   CP2500Jane Sutton   Nearly Full
Wed   18:30-21:00   11   MAC   25/04/12   11/07/12   CP3500Jane Sutton   
Tue   10:00-12:30   11   MAC   10/01/12   27/03/12   CP2502Jane Sutton   Nearly Full
Tue   10:00-12:30   11   MAC   24/04/12   10/07/12   CP3502Jane Sutton   
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Clothes making - beginners    
If you have never made clothes before, you will be equipped with the knowledge to make a simple garment by the end of this course. This course includes basic tuition on the use of the sewing machine, taking body measurements, use of commercial patterns and the construction and finishing of garments.  More information...
Fees:   full £146   conc £58   non EU £252
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Mon   19:00-21:00   11   MAC   09/01/12   26/03/12   CS2600Clare Haynes   Nearly Full
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Mon   19:00-21:00   11   MAC   23/04/12   16/07/12   CS3600Clare Haynes   
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Tue   19:00-21:00   11   MAC   24/04/12   10/07/12   CS3610Natasha Sanders   
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Clothes making - mixed ability   
Even if you have never made clothes before, you should be able to make a simple garment by the end of this course. This course includes basic tuition on the use of the sewing machine, taking body measurements, use of commercial patterns and the construction and finishing of garments.  More information...
Fees:   full £166   conc £65   non EU £314
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Thu   09:30-12:00   11   MAC   12/01/12   29/03/12   CS2620Catherine Charlotte Palmer   Full
Thu   09:30-12:00   11   MAC   12/01/12   29/03/12   CS2620Jennifer Barrow   Full
Thu   09:30-12:00   11   MAC   26/04/12   12/07/12   CS3620Jennifer Barrow   
Thu   12:30-15:00   11   MAC   12/01/12   29/03/12   CS2630Catherine Charlotte Palmer   Full
Thu   12:30-15:00   11   MAC   12/01/12   29/03/12   CS2630Jennifer Barrow   Full
Thu   12:30-15:00   11   MAC   26/04/12   12/07/12   CS3630Jennifer Barrow   
Thu   19:00-21:00   11   MAC   12/01/12   29/03/12   CS2640Jennifer Barrow   Nearly Full
Thu   19:00-21:00   11   MAC   26/04/12   12/07/12   CS3640Jennifer Barrow   
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Clothes making - fashionable skirt    
During this short course you will make a fashionable skirt to a personal fit and ensure a well finished garment. Working from a commercial pattern you will learn how to measure, lay out, cut, tack, use a sewing machine and insert a consealed zip with ease. Once you have enrolled the tutor will contact you by telephone to discuss what you will need to buy to be ready to start the course.  More information...
Fees:   full £113   conc £43   non EU £171
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Sat   10:00-15:30   3   MAC   12/05/12   26/05/12   CS3642Jennifer Barrow   
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General sewing   
"Whether you want to make children’s wear, accessories, garments, items for your home or simply alter or mend clothes then this is the course for you! The course is suitable for complete beginners or those who wish to brush up on their skills. Whilst working on your own choice of project you will learn correct methods for cutting, hand and machine stitching as well as creative techniques such as appliqué and machine made patchwork. "  More information...
Fees:   full £146   conc £58   non EU £253
Day   Time   Weeks   Centre   Start   End   CodeTutor
Fri   13:00-15:30   11   MAC   13/01/12   30/03/12   CS2650Clare Haynes   Nearly Full
Fri   13:00-15:30   11   MAC   27/04/12   13/07/12   CS3650Clare Haynes   
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