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Conversation Groups - Volunteers
Free conversation groups are held each week-day from 1pm to 3pm. These groups are led by volunteers and help improve speaking and listening skills. 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free 13:00 PM 15:00 PM Mon 16th January 2012 11 led by volunteers Create a Basic Website
If you would like to learn how to create a basic website from the ground up then this is the perfect course for you. This course will give you a good grounding in HTML and show you how to make a website with multiple pages, pictures, links, text and how to embed elements like flash and Youtube videos.
*(This course is free to those in receipt of benefits)
Course start date will be 16th of January dependant on course numbers0 Omega Centre Portsmouth *£79.00 09:30 11:30 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Chris Ham Creative Mask Making Workshop
To learn how to design, make and embellish a three dimentional mask as an autobiographical art work, using a variety of materials and techniques.
To become aware of the mask in world culture, and to mount an exhibition of the work produced at the end of the course.
0 Omega Centre Portsmouth 55.00 £55.00 (Free if on an Income Related Benefit) plus £4.00 material fee. 13.00 15.00 Mon 16th January 2012 7 Jane Athron Develop your Reading and Writing Skills
Improve your writing skills and gain an English qualification
at the same time. This course will focus on
spelling, grammar and punctuation and work towards a
literacy qualification.10 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 12:30 15:00 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Gina Maliphant Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness
This unit is from the City and Guilds Employability
Award. The course will help you to gain in confidence
as well as learn to be more assertive and give you a
certificate.0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 9.30am 12pm Mon 16th January 2012 10 Sarah Furness ESOL - First Steps in English
This course is suitable for anyone with little knowledge
of the English language and will focus on writing personal
information and speaking and listening skills.Omega Centre Portsmouth 9.30 am 12 pm Mon 16th January 2012 10 Andrea Nagy-Miticzky Intermediate Website design course (102)
Description to follow 10 Omega Centre Portsmouth £79.00** Fees waived ** - if on an Income Related Benefit 12:30 14:30 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Chris Ham Intro to Indian Head Massage & Aromatherapy
Details to follow 10 Omega Centre Portsmouth £79.00 13:00 15:00 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Yvonne Young Intro to Preparing for a job in Hospitality and To
This unit from the City and Guilds Employability Award.
If you are thinking of working with these areas then this
is the course for you and it will give you a certificate.10 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 13:00 15:30 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Sarah Heggarty Literacy
Improve your literacy skills and work towards a level 2
qualification as you study current news and other interesting
topics.10 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 9.30 am 12 pm Mon 16th January 2012 10 TBC Literacy for Employment
This course is appropriate for learners working towards a level 1 or 2 qualification. You will gain an OCR literacy and City and Guilds em-ployability qualification but must attend 85% of the course. 10 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 13:00 15:30 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Andrea Nagy Miticzky Money Matters
A numeracy based course looking at ‘Money in Action’.
Become smarter at budgeting and managing your
money, and learn to choose the best deal for yourself
with shopping, work, benefits and banking.10 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 13:00 15:30 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Ian Johnson OCR ITQ Level 1 Award in IT User Skills
If you would like to work towards a recognised Level 1 qualification in computers, then this is the course for you. Topics covered will include word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Linda Turner Painting workshop
The course is designed to explore a variety of paints including acrylics, watercolours and gouache. Beginners and more experienced artists welcome Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Donna Somerset - Tuesday
Craft Workshop
Description to follow 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth £79.00** Fees waived ** - if on an Income Related Benefit 13:00 15:00 Mon 16th January 2012 10 Alyson Creative Crafts
To explore and experiment with various crafts from Paper Crafts, Silk Painting and Glass Painting. Learn how to decorating glass objects using Handmade Silk Papers and a variety of greetings cards techniques such as Rubber Stamping and Heat Embossing and much more. This course can be adapted to suit all learners. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Tue 17th January 2012 10 Sarah Wentworth Creative Writing Workshop
This course, tutored by a widely published prize winning writer, provides encouragement for and helpful criticism of your writing. It’s designed for writers of all levels of experience, and all types of writing – autobiography, fiction, poetry, memoirs, and so on. Relaxed friendly atmosphere. Beginners very welcome. Each session involves discussion of work brought by learners. Written comments if you hand in your manuscript Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Tue 17th January 2012 10 John Haynes English through IT
Improve your IT skills as well as your English. Research
the Internet, create posters, write letters etc.0 Omega Centre Portsmouth 9.30am 12 pm Tue 17th January 2012 10 Linda Pinto ESOL Advanced
Suitable for learners at Entry 3 and above focusing on
grammar. This course will help all literacy skills.0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free*** Fees waived *** - subject to status (£10 registration fee for ALL ESOL learners regardless of eligibility.) 13:00 15:30 Tue 17th January 2012 10 Andrea Nagy-Miticzky ESOL Next Steps
This course is suitable for students at Entry 2 level.
You will work towards an ESOL qualification in reading,
writing and speaking and listening.10 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free*** Fees waived *** - subject to status (£10 registration fee for ALL ESOL learners regardless of eligibility.) 9.30am 12pm Tue 17th January 2012 10 Andrea Nagy-Miticzky Family History Using the Internet
ARE YOU: Wanting to research your family tree?DO YOU WANT TO KNOW:Where to start?How to find help?How to access FREE family history records on the internet?How to explore further into your family history?THEN JOIN THIS COURSE!!Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 13.00 15.00 Tue 17th January 2012 10 John Manning Healthy Living
Acknowledge how lifestyle markers influence your future
health. Understand how lifestyle markers can be
influenced by lifestyle choices.0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* Free* - subject to status 13:00 15:30 Tue 17th January 2012 10 Matt Stansfield IT Workshop/Employment Skills
This course will focus on practical tips that could improve your prospects in returning to work, including creating an impressive CV and using the Internet to track down your ideal job. Alternatively you can choose to work on your own projects. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Tue 17th January 2012 10 Julie Eyton Literacy
Improve your literacy skills and work towards a level 2
qualification as you study current news and other interesting
topics.10 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 9.30am 12pm Tue 17th January 2012 10 Su Weekes Sign Language
This course is for those who wish to increase their understanding and knowledge ofBSL (British Sign Language).Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 13.00 15.00 Tue 17th January 2012 10 Sarah Wentworth Stop Motion Animation
Learn to create your own animated films, using simple, easy to learn techniques with digital cameras. Suitable for beginners. Omega Centre Portsmouth 94.80 17.00 19.00 Tue 17th January 2012 12 Hayriye Epengin Pank - Wednesday
'Sew & So Crafts': handicrafts at your finger tips
Description to follow 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth £79.00** plus £4.00 material fee Fees waived ** - if on an Income Related Benefit 13:00 15:00 Wed 18th January 2012 10 Tina Sanchez Book Club
Read a number of short books from the Quick Reads
series and discuss them as a group. You will focus on
using punctuation0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* Free* - subject to status 9.30am 12pm Wed 18th January 2012 10 Gina Maliphant Digital Video Course
Learners will work as a real film crew and produce a quality short film. A script will be given to them and they will progress through Pre-production stages and shoot the film with high quality equipment. They will explore how the short film will be edited, and it will be distributed for audience. This course is suitable for those who completed the Introduction to Video Course or who want to develop their experience further. Omega Centre Portsmouth 118.50 13.00 15.00 Wed 18th January 2012 15 Hayriye Epengin Pank (Ayse) ESOL Conversation Group
Free conversation groups run by volunteers take
place daily (Mon to Fri - 1pm to 3pm) . These
groups are open to everyone and are very informal0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free Volunteer Led 13:00 15:00 Wed 18th January 2012 10 Bill Ware ESOL First Steps
This course is suitable for anyone with little knowledge
of the English language and will focus on writing personal
information and speaking and listening skills.0 Omega Centre Portsmouth 9.30am 12pm Wed 18th January 2012 10 Andrea Nagy-Miticzky ESOL Writing Course (all levels)
Improve your punctuation and spelling at the same
time as your writing skills. Work towards a City and
Guilds ESOL writing exam.0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free*** Fees waived *** - subject to status (£10 registration fee for ALL ESOL learners regardless
of eligibility.)13:00 15:30 Wed 18th January 2012 10 Rachel Green ICT Online Made Easy
This course is ideal for people who want to learn how to surf and use the net safely with a purpose.• Shopping• Joining Social Websites• Sharing Photos• Working mobile phone and cameras (settings and apps)• Interesting sites• Other useful tricksOmega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Wed 18th January 2012 10 Tina Sanchez Introduction to Preparing for a job in Retail
Learn the expectations of retail staff and positive and
negative aspects of the job from a tutor that has
previously managed retail stores.This is part of the City
and Guilds Employability Award. You will get a certificate.0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* Free* - subject to status 13:00 15:30 Wed 18th January 2012 10 Ian Johnson Maths for ESOL
The terminology used in numeracy will be clearly explained in order for you to pass a numeracy qualification. You will improve your literacy skills at the same time which will help you to live in the UK. 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* Free* - subject to status 13:00 15:30 Wed 18th January 2012 10 Mark Morgon Painting Workshop
The course is designed to explore ways of painting using Acrylic, with a focus on the use of colour within your work. Learners will develop in their own way and I will be there to assist with individual projects. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Wed 18th January 2012 10 Michelle Gibbs - Thursday
Alternatives to Paid Work
Learn about the opportunities available for volunteers and also receive a City and Guilds certificate 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 9.30am 15:30 Thu 08th March 2012 2 Rachel Green Belly Dancing (Beginners/Improvers)
Belly dancing is a very popular way of keeping fit. It is an individual dance that can be learned by everyone, no matter what shape or size, and it can be adjusted to suit individual fitness levels. You do not need a partner. Omega Centre Portsmouth 59.25 13.00 14.30 Thu 19th January 2012 10 Susan Richardson Computers for Complete Beginners
This course covers the fundamentals of a computer system and how ICT plays an important part in everyday activities. It will enable you to confidently use a computer to type documents, surf the Internet and use email. During the course there will be plenty of opportunity to practise new skills while working at your own pace. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 13.00 15.00 Thu 19th January 2012 10 Julie Eyton Craft Workshop
Description to follow 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth £79.00** plus £4.00 material fee 13:00 15:00 Thu 19th January 2012 10 Alyson ESOL Conversation Group
Free conversation groups run by volunteers take
place daily (Mon to Fri - 1pm to 3pm) . These
groups are open to everyone and are very informal0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 13:00 15:00 Thu 19th January 2012 10 Supa Merritt Introduction to 2D/3D Art Fusion
This course is ideal for people who want to create 2D/3D art using art and recyclable materials.Recycled Materials could include:• Old clothes• Kitchen implements• Knick-knacks• Old computer objectsArt Materials could include:• Pencils• Paints• Charcoal• Paper• card• various materialsOmega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Thu 19th January 2012 10 Tina Sanchez Introduction to Childcare
If you are thinking about a career in childcare then this is the course for you. This course is also suitable for anyone who is planning to have a baby. You will learn how to care for a baby and their development. 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - Subject to status 9.30am 12pm Thu 19th January 2012 10 Donna Crayden Numeracy
Catch up on the maths skills you missed out on at school. Study in a small friendly group with a supportive tutor and build up your skills and confidence.
Work towards OCR Level 2. This free course is also suitable for ESOL learners.10 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 9.30am 12pm Thu 19th January 2012 10 Mark Morgon Photographic Digital Darkroom Course
The course is aimed at anyone who would like to improve their understanding and use of a photographic digital stills darkroom. You will work independently and /or in small groups to examine different photographic scene modes, filtering and lighting. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 13.00 15.00 Thu 19th January 2012 10 William (Bill) Ware Somerstown Stories
Discover some of the real history of Somerstown from people who lived through it. Look at how everyday life has changed in this area over the century. Study old
documents and cook wartime recipes as well as interview people who remember times gone by.10 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - subject to status 9.30am 12pm Thu 19th January 2012 10 Gina Maliphant Using your Digital Camera & Lighting
The course is aimed at anyone who would like to improve their understanding and use of their digital stills camera and lighting. You will work independently and /or in small groups to examine macro/portrait photography and studio lighting. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Thu 19th January 2012 10 William (Bill) Ware - Thursday evening
- This is a special opportunity for adults with learning disabilities in the local area. The group will make a 5min short film about outer-space and will learn to use camera and work in different crew roles. It is production course (stage 2) to create a short film.The short film’s public screening will be Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Omega Centre Portsmouth 197.50 18.00 20.00 Thu 19th January 2012 20 Hayriye Epengin Pank - Friday
Creative Writing Workshop
This course, tutored by a widely published prize winning writer, provides encouragement for and helpful criticism of your writing. It’s designed for writers of all levels of experience, and all types of writing – autobiography, fiction, poetry, memoirs, and so on. Relaxed friendly atmosphere. Beginners very welcome. Each session involves discussion of work brought by learners. Written comments if you hand in your manuscript. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Fri 20th January 2012 10 John Haynes Free ESOL Conversation Groups
Free conversation groups run by volunteers take
place daily (Mon to Fri - 1pm to 3pm) . These
groups are open to everyone and are very informal0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free 13:00 15:00 Fri 20th January 2012 10 Monika Bosek Introduction to Astrology & Tarot
Description to follow 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth £79.00** 13:00 15:00 Fri 20th January 2012 10 Yvonne Young Introduction to Printmaking
This ten week course offers an opportunity to learn the basics of both intaglio (in which the image is incised into a surface) and relief methods of printmaking. We will be using various techniques including monoprint, collagraph, drypoint and linocut. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 13.00 15.00 Fri 20th January 2012 10 Mary Stephens Introduction to Screen Printing
On this fun and inspiring course, learners will learn how to create colourful images using various screen printing techniques including stencils and screen block. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Fri 20th January 2012 10 Mary Stephens IT Workshop/Employment Skills
This course will focus on practical tips that could improve your prospects in returning to work, including creating an impressive CV and using the Internet to track down your ideal job. Alternatively you can choose to work on your own projects. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 13.00 15.00 Fri 20th January 2012 10 Julie Eyton Make your own Jewellery
Description to follow 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth £79.00** plus £4.00 material fee 10am 12pm Fri 20th January 2012 10 Sarah Wentworth Numeracy
Catch up on the maths skills you missed out on at school. Study in a small friendly group with a supportive tutor and build up your skills and confidence.
Work towards OCR Level 2. This free course is also suitable for ESOL learners.0 Omega Centre Portsmouth Free* - Subject to status 9.30am 12pm Fri 20th January 2012 10 Andrea Nagy-Miticzky OCR ITQ Level 1 Award in IT User Skills
If you would like to work towards a recognised Level 1 qualification in computers, then this is the course for you. Topics covered will include word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 12.00 Fri 20th January 2012 10 Julie Eyton Paper Crafts
info to follow 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth £79.00** plus £4.00 material fee 13:00am 15:00pm Fri 20th January 2012 10 Andrea Nagy-Miticzky - Saturday
Glass Making
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to create glass projects by using a glass cutter, copper foil and a soldering ironAll aspects of preparing and cutting clear and coloured sheet glass into various shapes and sizes will be covered.Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 10.00 16.00 Sat 25th February 2012 4 Sarah Wentworth Introduction to Copper Enamelling
This course is suitable for complete beginners and those wishing to develop very basic skills in Enamelling and bead and wire design. 0 Omega Centre Portsmouth 79.00 £79.00 (Free if on an Income Related Benefit) Plus £4.00 material fee
Saturday 10:00 to 4:00 (one-hour lunch)10.00 16.00 Sat 21st January 2012 4 Sarah Wentworth
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