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Courses in Portsmouth, Spring Term
We are taking bookings for the January 2012 term now.
All courses below are arranged alphabetically.
To book simply call us on: 02392 291346 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fill out the course application form on the right menu or at the bottom of this page
'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 |
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 | |
| Belly Dancing (Beginners/Improvers) |
Book Club
| Read a number of short books from the Quick Reads series and discuss them as a group. You will focus on using punctuation |
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| 0 | |
| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| Free* | |
| Free* - subject to status | |
| 9.30am | |
| 12pm | |
| Wed 18th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| Gina Maliphant |
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 | |
| Computers for Complete Beginners |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 numbers |
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| 0 | |
| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| *£79.00 | |
| 09:30 | |
| 11:30 | |
| Mon 16th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| Chris Ham |
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 Crafts |
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. |
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| 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 |
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 | |
| Creative Writing Workshop |
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 | |
| Creative Writing Workshop |
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 |
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) | |
| Digital Video Course |
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 - First Steps in English
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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 | |
| ESOL - First Steps in English |
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 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 informal |
|
| 0 | |
| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| Free Volunteer Led | |
| 13:00 | |
| 15:00 | |
| Wed 18th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| Bill Ware |
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 informal |
|
| 0 | |
| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| Free* - subject to status | |
| 13:00 | |
| 15:00 | |
| Thu 19th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| Supa Merritt |
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 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 |
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 |
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!!
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| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| 79.00 | |
| 13.00 | |
| 15.00 | |
| Tue 17th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| John Manning | |
| Family History Using the Internet |
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 informal |
|
| 0 | |
| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| Free | |
| 13:00 | |
| 15:00 | |
| Fri 20th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| Monika Bosek |
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 iron
All 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 | |
| Glass Making |
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 |
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 tricks |
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| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| 79.00 | |
| 10.00 | |
| 12.00 | |
| Wed 18th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| Tina Sanchez | |
| ICT Online Made Easy |
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 |
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 objects
Art Materials could include:
• Pencils
• Paints
• Charcoal
• Paper
• card
• various materials |
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| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| 79.00 | |
| 10.00 | |
| 12.00 | |
| Thu 19th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| Tina Sanchez | |
| Introduction to 2D/3D Art Fusion |
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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 Printmaking |
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 | |
| Introduction to Screen Printing |
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 | |
| IT Workshop/Employment Skills |
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.
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|
| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| 79.00 | |
| 10.00 | |
| 12.00 | |
| Tue 17th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| Julie Eyton | |
| IT Workshop/Employment Skills |
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 | |
| IT Workshop/Employment Skills |
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 | |
| IT Workshop/Employment Skills |
Literacy
| Improve your literacy skills and work towards a level 2 qualification as you study current news and other interesting topics. |
|
| 0 | |
| Omega Centre Portsmouth | |
| Free* - subject to status | |
| 9:30 | |
| 12:30 | |
| Mon 16th January 2012 | |
| 10 | |
| Kay Williamson |
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
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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