Adult EducationCOURSES AND WORKSHOPS

April - July 2020

Creating opportunities

through learning

It is great that we are once again able to provide you with a separate brochure for all our courses from April through to August 2020.

There is a wide range of courses available to you this summer, including a Blogging Workshop, Talk French and Dressmaking. Perhaps you want to improve your drawing skills on our Drawing on Location course or fancy taking snaps of the city. We hope that you are able to find something you would like to take part in. So much to choose from, you should grab yourself a drink and have a look through all the wonderful things we have on offer.

I hope to meet you at some point during your studies and look forward to hearing what you would like to achieve at Friends Centre.

Helen Osborne MBE Principal

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Friends Centre courses are open to all adults aged 19+ unless otherwise indicated.

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Course and Workshop Listings:

Art and Crafts 4

Fashion, Sewing and Textiles 10

Photography 13

Creative Writing 14

Information Technology 16

Languages 22

Family Learning 26

Employability 27

Booking Form 17

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 28

Maths and English Courses 29

Fees and Concessions 30

How to Enrol 32

How to Find Us 33

Maps 34

Term Dates Summer 202020 April – 22 JulyHalf Term: 25 – 29 MayBank Holiday: 8 May

Opening HoursBrighton Junction9.30am – 5pm Monday – Thursday9.30am – 3pm Fridays, half term and holidays

Ivory Place9.30am – 5pm Monday – Thursday9.30am – 3.30pm FridayClosed during half term and holidays

40% off for our most local residents!

Do you live in Pullman Haul or Brighton Belle?

You are eligible for a 40% discount from our leisure courses.

See page 30 for more details.

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Are you eligible to study with us for just £15 as part of our new project?

Research shows that learning can improve mental wellbeing and help you to get the most from life so this project is aimed at those who need it most within the city.

Find out more on page 30.

Clay ModellingDuring this fun workshop we will work with air-drying modelling clay to produce decorative slabs and pots. Experiment with texture, reliefs and coiling while you learn how to design, plan and assemble decorative clay pieces. The aim of the workshop is to promote a positive and fun atmosphere where participants can be creative in a safe and supportive environment.

This course is suitable for beginners. Cost includes a small fee for materials.

TUTOR Zara SlatteryDURATION Half dayON Sunday 10.30am – 2.30pmDATE 5 JulyCOST £35 / £25 VENUE Brighton Junction

Drawing for Beginners and ImproversAlways wanted to draw? Need help to get back into it? This course will help you find inspiration, improve your drawing skills and boost your confidence. We will practise both traditional and experimental drawing techniques, studying a stimulating variety of subject matter. We will use a range of materials such as graphite, pencils, charcoal, ink and pastels. This course is aimed at complete beginners or those wanting to improve on previous experience. New learners are welcome each term and current learners are encouraged to return to develop their skills further.

TUTOR Anna BlencoweDURATION 10 weeksON Tuesday 2pm – 4pmDATES 28 April – 7 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Ivory Place

TUTOR Frances WestDURATION 8 weeksON Wednesday 2pm – 4pmDATES 29 April – 24 JuneCOST £100 / £60 VENUE Whitehawk Inn

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Drawing on LocationDrawing on location offers you the opportunity to sketch, draw and paint out and about. Working with pen and wash, pencil, and other materials, each week will focus on a different aspect, from free-hand measuring to line, tone and mark-making. The first session will begin in the classroom and weather permitting the rest of the course will be delivered outdoors. We will visit diverse locations in and around Brighton and Hove, drawing on a range of subject matter including buildings and natural form. Full guidance will be given throughout. All abilities welcome.

TUTOR Zara SlatteryDURATION 6 weeksCOST £75 / £45

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ON Monday 2pm – 4pmDATES 27 April – 8 JuneDATES 15 June – 20 JulyVENUE Ivory Place

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ON Tuesday 7pm – 9pmDATES 16 June – 21 JulyVENUE Brighton Junction

Drawing with ConfidenceLearn to draw confidently in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Through a series of short exercises we will explore the art of drawing. From pencil to brush we look at different techniques that allow us to confidently lay down lines, develop form, plan compositions and create the illusion of perspective. This course is open to all abilities. Cost includes a fee for a life model for two sessions.

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TUTOR Zara Slattery DURATION 10 weeksON Wednesday 1pm – 3pmDATES 29 April – 8 JulyCOST £130 / £80 VENUE Ivory Place

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Further Drawing SkillsThis course is aimed at those with some drawing experience and will build on previous drawing skills from the beginners and intermediates courses or from your own experience. You will explore a range of drawing media and techniques covering topics such as landscapes, shading to show water and reflections, perspective, drawing the human figure, a lesson on location and an independent project. There will be more opportunity to choose your own media and drawing approaches than the previous

courses, helping you develop your own style and way of working.

TUTOR Frances WestDURATION 10 weeksON Wednesday 6pm – 8pmDATES 29 April – 8 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Brighton Junction

Painting FlowersIn this five week course we will be painting flowers from life using watercolours. Explore loose and more detailed ways of recording information using a range of media. We will focus on composition, colour relationships and colour harmony. Throughout the sessions there will be regular demonstrations on how to apply the paint along with tips on creating the best composition. Suitable for complete beginners or those with experience.

TUTOR Emily JolleyDURATION 5 weeks ON Tuesday 2pm – 4.30pmDATES 28 April – 2 JuneCOST £85 / £55 VENUE Ivory Place

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Painting with AcrylicsVibrant and versatile, from bold stroke abstracts to delicate layered illustration, acrylics are a wonderful medium. On this course you will explore a range of applications, from fine art to fine detail. Suitable for all abilities. New learners are welcome each term and current learners are encouraged to return to develop their skills further. Cost includes a fee for a life model for two sessions.

TUTOR Zara Slattery DURATION 10 weeksON Thursday 10am – 12pmDATES 30 April – 9 JulyCOST £130 / £80 VENUE Ivory Place

Painting with OilsThis course introduces techniques that will help you to master this rich painting medium. Various subjects will be used as reference, allowing different oil painting techniques to be investigated: sketching in oils, building up layers, using palette knives, applying glazes and colour blending. New learners are welcome each term and current learners are encouraged to return to develop their skills further.

TUTOR Lucy ParkerDURATION 10 weeks ON Friday 10am – 12pmDATES 24 April – 10 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Ivory Place

Pen and Wash WorkshopThis taster workshop offers an opportunity to explore this diverse medium from fine line to experimental mark making, constrained palettes to riots of colour. Throughout the day we will use a range of pens and brushes to study the various forms of application of pen and wash through a variety of technique and subject matter.

TUTOR Zara SlatteryDURATION Half day ON Sunday 10.30am – 2.30pmDATE 3 MayDATE 7 JuneCOST £30 / £20 VENUE Brighton Junction

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Portrait Drawing This course offers a step by step guide to portrait drawing. Developing an intuitive way of working, you will be guided on looking, angles, contours and tone. We will focus on process and how to capture unique likenesses. Ideal for all abilities. Cost includes a fee for the model.

TUTOR Zara SlatteryDURATION 6 weeksON Tuesday 7pm – 9pmDATES 28 April – 9 JuneCOST £90 / £60 VENUE Brighton Junction

Portrait Drawing WorkshopLearn how to draw a portrait from start to finish in this workshop. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience. Working from photos or a mirror, you will be taught a step by step structure on how to sketch out your portrait before completing in your choice of charcoal, oil pastels or soft (chalk) pastels. Those with more experience will be taught about how to apply different facial expressions and angles.

TUTOR Frances WestDURATION Half dayON Saturday 10.30am – 2.30pmDATE 4 JulyCOST £30 / £20 VENUE Brighton Junction

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Portrait Painting in OilsExplore the medium of oil paints while learning how to paint people. Learn how this versatile medium works by trying out different techniques like ‘alla prima’, painting in one go and applying transparent glazes. You will also be able to develop your skills in colour mixing and using palette knives. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. The cost includes a fee for the model.

TUTOR Lucy ParkerDURATION 10 weeks ON Friday 1pm – 3pmDATES 24 April – 10 JulyCOST £145 / £95 VENUE Ivory Place

Watercolour: Out and About in Brighton Develop your confidence in creating artwork in the great outdoors. In the first week we will work in the classroom, looking at the varied ways of sketching to record scenes on paper and in sketchbooks. We will also consider perspective, ways of applying colour and discuss different equipment that you may need when working outdoors. Weather permitting, most of the course will be delivered outside. We will visit a range of locations which are all within reach on public transport including different gardens, the South Downs and the seafront. Suitable for those with some experience of using watercolours.

MORNING

TUTOR Emily JolleyDURATION 10 weeksON Wednesday 10am – 12pmDATES 22 April – 1 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Ivory Place

AFTERNOON

TUTOR Emily JolleyDURATION 5 weeksON Tuesday 2pm – 4.30pmDATES 9 June – 7 JulyCOST £80 / £50 VENUE Ivory Place

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Dressmaking for Beginners and ImproversA course for complete beginners or those with some sewing experience. Learn how to make a garment of your choice using a commercial pattern. The course will take you through the whole process including selecting and cutting the correct size, cutting out fabric, sewing darts, pleats and seams, inserting zips and stitching hems. Sewing machines and overlockers are available to use although you may find it useful to have your own sewing machine to continue your garment and practise techniques at home.

DURATION 10 weeks COST £160 / £95 VENUE Brighton Junction

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TUTOR Anna BlencoweON Friday 10am – 12.30pmDATES 1 May – 17 July

TUTOR Jo BunnerON Friday 1pm – 3.30pmDATES 1 May – 17 July

EVENING

TUTOR Jo BunnerON Thursday 6pm – 8.30pmDATES 30 April – 9 July

Machine Sewing for Beginners and ImproversDo you want to learn how to use a sewing machine or improve your current skills? This course is aimed at complete beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to thread your machine, adjust stitch size and styles and trouble shoot basic problems as they arise. During this practical course you will gain confidence in using the sewing machine whilst creating a range of items including a cushion cover, tote bag, purse and simple clothes.

MORNING

TUTOR Jo BunnerDURATION 8 weeks ON Monday 10am – 12.30pmDATES 27 April – 22 JuneCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Whitehawk Inn

AFTERNOON

TUTOR Jo BunnerDURATION 8 weeks ON Monday 1pm – 3.30pmDATES 27 April – 22 JuneCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Whitehawk Inn

TUTOR Jo BunnerDURATION 10 weeks ON Wednesday 1.30pm – 4pmDATES 29 April – 8 JulyCOST £160 / £95 VENUE Brighton Junction

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TUTOR Jo BunnerDURATION 10 weeks ON Tuesday 6pm – 8.30pmDATES 28 April – 7 JulyCOST £160 / £95 VENUE Brighton Junction

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Machine Sewing WorkshopDo you want to get started with a new sewing project or need some help to finish one? Come along to this workshop and get expert advice. All levels are welcome.

TUTOR Anna BlencoweDURATION 1 dayON Wednesday 10am – 4pmDATES 15 July OR 22 JulyCOST £40 / £25 VENUE Brighton Junction

Next Steps in Crochet Would you like to develop your crochet skills whilst learning how to create modern, fun and functional items? During this four week course you will be learning how to crochet with recycled and alternative materials (alongside traditional yarns) to create a hanging plant holder, a zip pouch with a patterned design and a storage basket.

TUTOR Jayne Eagle and Laura O’SullivanDURATION 4 weeksON Wednesday 12.30pm – 2.30pmDATES 29 April – 20 MayCOST £52 / £32 VENUE Brighton Junction

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Pattern Cutting – Developing the BlockLearn how to adapt your existing block pattern into a range of styles to create unique sewing patterns for your own garment designs. You will learn how to create silhouettes, add style/design details such as pleats, collars and pockets, gain greater understanding of fit and develop your garment construction skills. This course is designed for those who have already drafted a block pattern – whether trouser, skirt, top or shirt – and wish to adapt these to create their own garments.

TUTOR Jo BunnerDURATION 5 weeksON Tuesday 2pm – 4.30pmDATES 2 June – 21 JulyCOST £130 / £80 VENUE Brighton Junction

Visible Mending and Experimental Hand StitchingCome and learn how to visibly mend by hand, giving new life in a creative and individual way to your well-loved garments and home textiles. Over the five weeks you will learn a variety of hand stitches and use them in both decorative and functional ways to mend worn, torn or moth-eaten fabric. Experiment with different methods of mending a range of fabrics, including how these can be applied to other functional items such as baskets. We will be exploring techniques such as darning and sashiko and you will be encouraged to have fun and freestyle with stitches, finding your own style. This course is suitable for beginners and improvers.

TUTOR Jayne EagleDURATION 5 weeksCOST £62.50 / £37.50 VENUE Brighton Junction

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ON Thursday 10.15am – 12.15pmDATES 11 June – 9 July

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ON Wednesday 7 – 9pmDATES 6 May – 10 June

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City SnapshotsJoin our field trip class for some teaching on the go. We will practice ‘taking it off auto’ by using the camera’s creative controls such as aperture and shutter speed. We will also discuss ways of improving composition and using available light. This three week course will be held at different locations within the city (e.g. the seafront, city centre and Preston Park) and will be as practical as possible. There will be wet weather alternative locations if necessary. For the first session we will meet in the cafe at Friends Centre, Brighton Junction. Some previous experience with a camera is useful, e.g. able to ‘point & shoot’. Bring any camera and comfortable shoes.

TUTOR Laura O’SullivanDURATION 3 weeks ON Thursday 10.15am – 12.15pmDATES 11 June – 25 JuneCOST £40 / £25 VENUE Brighton Junction

Introduction to Digital PhotographyWould you like to get into digital photography and enjoy taking pictures more? This course is suitable for anyone with a DSLR, bridge or compact digital camera that would like to know how to use it effectively to take better photographs. Learn how to operate your camera with confidence and get more from your photos. No previous experience is required but learners with some experience of cameras are welcome to brush up their skills. Lessons will focus on learning the camera controls, using a computer to upload and edit your images and discussions on how to improve your photos.

TUTOR Laura O’SullivanDURATION 5 weeksON Thursday 10.15am – 12.15pmDATES 23 April – 21 MayCOST £62.50 / £37.50 VENUE Brighton Junction

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Creative WritingFor those who love to write and those who’ve always wanted to try, this 5-week course is the ideal place to get writing. We will be diving into a variety of creative writing forms—short stories, poetry, novels, memoirs, etc.—discovering what makes each of them work. We’ll also explore the writing tools and techniques you can use to make your ideas come to life. Each class will be an engaging combination of discussion, instruction, writing activities, feedback and time to do what you love—write! This course is suitable for novice scribblers, seasoned wordsmiths, and everyone in between. You may wish to bring a laptop to produce writing in class.

TUTOR Louise DobsonDURATION 5 weeksON Wednesday 10am – 12pmDATES 17 June – 22 JulyCOST £62.50 / £37.50 VENUE Brighton Junction

Creative Writing 2Ready for the next step in your writing journey? Develop your writing craft further with this follow on to our popular Creative Writing course. This 5-week course is designed to help keen writers build on the basics and learn more advanced skills and techniques. Each class will be a combination of instruction, writing, conferencing, and sharing. We will examine a wide range of styles and genres of published writing, finding inspiration and opportunities through short guided activities to experiment in your own writing. Elements of craft we’ll explore more deeply include point of view, pacing, setting, characterisation, and use of dialogue. You’re invited to work on an existing project, or start something new and exciting. You may wish to bring a laptop to produce writing in class.

TUTOR Louise DobsonDURATION 5 weeksON Tuesday 7pm – 9pmDATES 16 June – 21 JulyCOST £62.50 / £37.50 VENUE Brighton Junction

Memoir WritingEveryone has a story that only they can tell. This 4-session course will provide the inspiration, guidance, and time to get you writing yours. Each week we will explore key elements of successful memoir writing, including structure, scope, voice, pacing, and characterisation. Through a series of carefully selected readings, we will examine the skills and techniques of published writers, and practice using them in your own writing. The second half of each session will provide an opportunity for sustained writing—a chance to actually get words on the page. During this time, your tutor will be available to offer individual feedback to help you build on your strengths and navigate challenges.

This is the perfect place to break through the procrastination barrier, develop your writing craft, and enjoy the positive energy of a supportive community of writers. Suitable for all, you may wish to bring a laptop to produce your work in class.

TUTOR Louise DobsonDURATION 4 weeksON Tuesday 7pm – 9pmDATE 12 May – 9 JuneCOST £50 / £30 VENUE Brighton Junction

Blogging WorkshopWhether you’re planning a blog to promote your business, document your life, create an online presence, or pursue a special interest, this workshop is the perfect place to get started. In this exciting half-day session you will learn the basics of creating and maintaining a blog, including: choosing a platform, creating captivating content, understanding conventions, and engaging readers. Together we will explore live online examples and discuss what works and why. Guided writing activities provide an immediate opportunity for you to put what you’ve learned into practice. You will leave the workshop with key tips for successful blogging, a personal list of content ideas for future development, a draft of an About Page, and the confidence to finally launch your blog. Suitable for all, you may wish to bring a laptop to produce your work in class.

TUTOR Louise DobsonDURATION Half dayON Saturday 10.30am - 2.30pmDATE 6 JuneCOST £30 / £20 VENUE Brighton Junction

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Introduction to IT New to computing and IT? Then this course is for you. Learn computer basics including how to use a mouse and keyboard, word processing, organising files and folders, searching the internet and sending and receiving email. Suitable for complete beginners.

TUTOR David Purkiss DURATION 10 weeksCOST £15

ON Monday 1pm – 3pmDATES 27 April – 6 JulyVENUE Brighton Junction

ON Tuesday 10am – 12pm DATES 28 April – 7 JulyVENUE Whitehawk Inn

Next Steps in IT Develop your IT skills further on this course. Create posters, adverts and letters using Word. Find out more about using the internet for online shopping and planning your journeys with Google Maps. Improve your knowledge of email and learn to create groups, forward and delete emails. This course is suitable for those who have already completed an Introduction to IT course or for those with some knowledge of using Word, the internet and email.

TUTOR David Purkiss DURATION 10 weeksCOST £15

ON Monday 10am – 12pm DATES 27 April – 6 JulyVENUE Brighton Junction

ON Tuesday 1pm – 3pm DATES 28 April – 7 JulyVENUE Whitehawk Inn

IT for Beginners and Improvers This course is perfect for people who are new to computing and IT or have some experience in using computers. Learn computer basics including how to use a mouse and keyboard, word processing, organising files and folders, searching the internet and sending and receiving email. Those with more experience can develop their skills in Word, improve their knowledge in sending emails, find out more about using the internet for online shopping, and planning journeys with Google Maps. We will supply you with your own computer in the classroom.

TUTOR David Purkiss DURATION 10 weeks ON Thursday 10am – 12pmDATES 30 April – 9 JulyCOST £15 VENUE Moulsecoomb Primary School

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We are currently seeking people to join our Board.

Trustees have a vital role in our work. They volunteer their time and skills to support and shape the strategic direction of the Friends Centre – it’s an opportunity to make a significant contribution to our work and future.

We would welcome interest from people who are committed to our purpose and provision with strategic level experience in organisational development, adult learning, economic and community partnerships.

If you have the skills, experience and interest to help us grow, you can find more information on our website www.friendscentre.org/volunteer-with-us/ or contact us by emailing info@friendscentre.org for an informal discussion.

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Talk FrenchThis course is delivered solely in French. It is for anyone who has grasped the basics in French and would like to improve their knowledge of the French language and develop their vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation through discussing French culture and icons, ways of life and current affairs. This course will be ideal for anyone who loves France and French culture, owns a house in France or has French relatives or acquaintances. It will look at different topics each term, allowing for new learners to join the group and current learners to develop their French further.

TUTOR Barbara DanetDURATION 10 weeksON Friday 12.45pm – 2.45pmDATES 1 May – 17 July COST £125 / £75 VENUE Brighton Junction

French Film ClubExplore the language and culture of France through French film. This workshop is for anyone who has grasped the basics in French, loves French films and would like to improve their knowledge of the French language by developing their vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. In the morning we will watch a film and then discuss this in the afternoon. Films will be shown in French with French or English subtitles depending on the film. Activities and discussions will be solely in French. The title of the film will be announced one month prior to the workshop.

TUTOR Barbara DanetDURATION 1 dayON Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pmDATE 6 JuneCOST £35 / £25 VENUE Brighton Junction

Brush up Your French Is your French a little rusty? Do you want to improve your skills and communicate confidently in real life situations? Join this friendly group and develop the language you need to travel around, order meals and meet new friends. For those who have studied a little French, no matter how long ago! The course will look at different topics each term, allowing for new learners to join the group and current learners to develop their French further.

TUTOR Barbara DanetDURATION 10 weeksON Monday 12.30pm – 2.30pmDATES 27 April – 6 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Brighton Junction

Smarten Up Your FrenchThis course is a follow on course to Brush up Your French and is for anyone who has attended at least one year of French study. This course is designed to help you improve and extend your French vocabulary and grammar. We will study French tenses (past, present and future), pronouns, adjectives etc. through well designed speaking, listening and written activities based on everyday life situations and French culture. The course will look at different topics each term, allowing for new learners to join the group and current learners to develop their French further.

TUTOR Barbara Danet DURATION 10 weeksON Friday 10am – 12pmDATES 1 May – 17 July COST £125 / £75 VENUE Brighton Junction

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Spanish for ImproversDo you want to develop your Spanish skills further? This course is for anyone who has studied at least 2 years of Spanish and aims to improve your skills in Spanish at A2 level of the CEFR. Topics will include travel plans, buying train tickets, booking a hotel room, shopping for everyday items and dining out. During the course we will work on the preterit, perfect and future tenses.

TUTOR Javier PazDURATION 10 weeksON Tuesday 1.30pm – 3.30pm DATES 28 April – 7 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Brighton Junction

Advanced SpanishThis course is delivered solely in Spanish and is ideal for anyone who has attended at least three years of Spanish study. This course is designed to help you improve and extend your Spanish vocabulary and grammar. We will study Spanish tenses (pasts, present and future), the subjunctive mode, pronouns and adjectives through well designed speaking, listening and written activities based on everyday life situations and Spanish culture. The course is aimed at B1/B2 level of the CEFR.

TUTOR Javier PazDURATION 10 weeksON Friday 1.30pm – 3.30pmDATES 1 May – 17 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE BMECP Centre

Spanish Film ClubExplore the Spanish language and culture through Spanish film. This workshop is for anyone who is quite fluent in Spanish, loves Spanish films and would like to improve their knowledge of the Spanish language by developing their vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. In the morning we will watch a film and then discuss this in the afternoon. Films will be shown in Spanish with Spanish subtitles. Activities and discussions will be solely in Spanish. The title of the film will be announced one month prior to the workshop.

TUTOR Javier PazDURATION 1 dayON Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pmDATE 5 JulyCOST £35 / £25 VENUE Brighton Junction

Spanish for Beginners 2 Learn how to communicate in Spanish in everyday situations. Topics covered will include talking about yourself and your friends, expressing your intentions, talking about likes and dislikes, and talking about your routines. This course is for beginners who have studied at least 40 hours or 2 terms of Spanish and aims to provide a further introduction to A1 level of the CEFR.

TUTOR Javier PazDURATION 10 weeksON Friday 10am – 12pmDATES 1 May – 17 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE BMECP Centre

Spanish for Beginners 3 Have you already studied a little Spanish but want to develop your skills further? Topics covered will include talking about the weather, describing people, talking about things you like, finding your way around and shopping. This course is ideal for those who have studied at least 60 hours or 3 terms of Spanish and will develop your skills at A1 level of the CEFR.

TUTOR Javier PazDURATION 10 weeksON Thursday 10am – 12pmDATES 30 April – 9 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Brighton Junction

Spanish for Confident BeginnersDo you want to improve your Spanish skills and communicate more confidently? This course will help you to develop the language you need. Topics will include travel plans, talking about your routines, ordering food, finding your way around and shopping for everyday items. This course is for the confident beginner who has studied at least 4 terms of Spanish. During the course we will work on the present, preterit perfect/indefinido and future tenses. The course aims to consolidate the foundations of Spanish at A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

TUTOR Javier PazDURATION 10 weeksON Thursday 1.30pm – 3.30pm DATES 30 April – 9 JulyCOST £125 / £75 VENUE Brighton Junction

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EmployabilityFREE WorkshopsWe run a series of FREE two hour workshops with our employment coach, Gary Morris, who can help you find the job you want. If you are currently unemployed or are considering a change of job, sign up to one or all of these workshops.

The Perfect CVWhether you are re-entering the job market or changing career, this workshop will help you produce a CV that stands out from the competition.

ON Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pmDATE 28 AprilVENUE Whitehawk Inn

ON Thursday 10.30am – 12.30pmDATE 4 JuneVENUE Brighton Junction

Successful InterviewingPractice skills and develop confidence for interview success.

ON Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pmDATE 5 MayVENUE Whitehawk Inn

ON Friday 10.30am – 12.30pmDATE 3 JulyVENUE Brighton Junction

Effective Job SearchThis workshop is packed with proven, practical and effective techniques and advice to help you find a job.

ON Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pmDATE 12 MayVENUE Whitehawk Inn

Career FinderThis workshop will help you to investigate your strengths in relation to career choices and look at the options available so you can plan your future.

ON Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm

DATE 19 MayVENUE Whitehawk Inn

Family Learning is about education that benefits the whole family. Our fun, friendly classes provide an opportunity to enjoy learning with your child, or for you to gain the skills to support your child’s wellbeing and development.

If you have a child in a Brighton & Hove school you can ask at their school for more information on our courses including Keeping Up with the Children: English and Maths, and Talking So Children Listen. You may be eligible for a FREE place on one of these courses if you meet certain criteria (see details on fees and concessions on page 31). For the latest course dates and information please visit friendscentre.org/about-family-learning/

First Aid for Teens and Adults Learn lifesaving first aid skills to help teens or adults in an emergency situation. Learn how to deal with unconsciousness, choking, heavy bleeding, shock, allergic reaction, seizures, heart attack and stroke. This workshop includes demonstrations of life saving first aid techniques and opportunities to practice in small groups.

TUTOR Agnes Munday DURATION Half dayON Thursday 23 April TIME 10am – 1pmCOST £20 / FREEVENUE Ivory Place

First Aid for Babies and Children Learn how to respond if a baby or young child becomes unconscious or stops breathing, gets burned, is choking, is bleeding heavily, has an asthma attack, or suffers from an anaphylactic shock, has signs of meningitis, fits with febrile convulsion or goes into shock. This half day workshop also covers accident prevention and is perfect for parents, grandparents or carers of babies or children up to the age of 10.

TUTOR Agnes Munday DURATION Half dayON Thursday 9 July TIME 10am – 1pmCOST £20 / FREEVENUE Vallance Centre

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English & Maths Courses

Would you like to improve your skills in English and/or Maths? • We are interviewing now for courses that begin in April 2020

• You will need to complete a BKSB assessment at our Brighton Junction site.

• This information will be used to determine your level and direct you to the most suitable course for your ability.

• Maths courses are also open to ESOL learners and run during the daytime, Monday to Friday.

Contact us on 01273 810210 or email info@friendscentre.org for more details.

ESOLEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages

Improve Your English at Friends Centre We also provide:

• Basic literacy courses for learners who struggle with reading and writing

Pick up an enrolment pack from Brighton Junction or Ivory Place receptions.

You will be offered an interview and assessment in March where course options will be discussed with you.

For more information please contact John: j.carr@friendscentre.org 01273 679736 (Ivory Place)

We have English courses at the following levels:

• Pre-Entry (Beginners)

• Entry 1 (Elementary)

• Entry 2 (Pre-Intermediate)

• Entry 3 (Intermediate/B1)

• Level 1 (Upper-Intermediate)

• Level 2 (Advanced)

• Entry 3 Functional Skills ICT

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Family LearningOn our family learning courses you will see two prices: full cost and FREE. To be offered a free place you need to be:• 19 or older• Living in the EEA for at least 3 years• Living in the Brighton and Hove area

AND be unemployed (or working less than 16 hours) or on a low income (less than £13,500 for a single income or less than £18,000 for a combined household income)• Or have no qualifications (no Level 2 or above qualification)• Or you volunteer and are unemployed

Maths and English feesOur Maths and English courses are free if you do not have A-C grade in GCSE Maths or English.

Documentation required for enrolmentWe must see identification for all our learners. This can be in the form of a bank credit/debit card, driving licence, birth certificate or passport. Residents from the European Economic Area (EEA) will need to bring their passport or national ID card. Residents from outside the EEA will need to bring their passport, Home Office papers and any other relevant documentation in order for us to conduct a fees assessment.

If you are eligible for a concessionary fee we require proof of benefit before the concession can be given and this needs to be dated within three months of the course start date. We are required to take a copy of your proof of benefit. If the benefit you receive is Council or Housing Tax benefit, then we will need to see the letter you received at the start of the financial year and a current bank statement showing the payment.

If you are a dependant, please also attach proof that you live at the same address as the benefit claimant (e.g. joint bank statement or utility bill). We regret that no concessions can be given without proof of eligibility.

The fee listed for our courses includes the tuition, resources and exam fees where appropriate. The majority of our courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), and this in turn may be used for match funding with the European Social Fund (ESF). Therefore your course may be part funded by the ESF as well as the ESFA.

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Fees and ConcessionsFeesOn the majority of our leisure courses you will see two different fees: the full fee and the concessionary fee

Concessionary feeFor a number of our leisure courses we offer a concession to people who are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits, or are the unwaged dependant of someone receiving these benefits:

• Job Seekers Allowance• Universal Credit• Employment and Support Allowance• Income Support• Housing or Council Tax Benefit

• Working Tax Credit• Child Tax Credit• Pension Credit Guarantee• Disability Living Allowance• Carers Allowance

We also offer a 40% discount to residents living next to Brighton Junction in either Pullman Haul or Brighton Belle. This is funded by One Brighton Community Interest Company (CIC). You’ll need to show us a recent utility bill, bank statement or council tax bill dated within the past 3 months with your name and address on it as proof of residence to claim the discount. You may be eligible for a double discount if you are also in receipt of the benefits above.

Better Living through Learning ProjectFor a number of our leisure courses we are now offering a low cost fee of £15 to allow wider access to our courses and enable more people to realise the benefits of learning. Research shows that learning can improve mental wellbeing and help you to get the most from life so the funding for this project is aimed at those who need it most within the city. This includes those on low incomes, with mental or long term health concerns and residents from the most deprived areas of the city. Funding is limited and learners will only be allowed to access two courses per term through the low cost fee.

We review applications on a termly basis and there is no guarantee that receiving it one term will mean you’ll receive it in another term, we want to ensure as many people as possible can benefit from this fund.

To apply, please speak to us on 01273 810210, visit us in person at Brighton Junction or email info@friendscentre.org for further details.

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Directions to Brighton Junction Brighton Junction, Isetta Square35 New England StreetBrighton BN1 4GQ

From Brighton train stationFrom the pick–up and drop off point at the back of the station walk towards the Jurys Inn Hotel, pass the lift and first flight of steps on your right and then take the ramp to your right (diagonally right) with flats to your right. At the bottom cross over Stroudley Road and follow signs directly opposite to Brighton Junction and Friends Centre down some more steps. Once at the bottom of the steps, turn right and look to your right and you’ll see the main entrance to Brighton Junction is straight ahead.

From London RoadTurn into Ann Street and go past St Bartholomew’s Church. Just before you get to Sainsbury’s turn right and walk down the pedestrianised part of New England Street with Sainsbury’s on your left. Keep walking until you get to the pedestrian crossing just before New England House. Cross over, walk right and take the next left into Isetta Square. Take the next left again and the main entrance to Brighton Junction is straight ahead of you.

We encourage you to use public transport, to come on foot or by bicycle, where possible. If you have questions about driving, parking or about our location or facilities please telephone us on 01273 810 210 or see our website on how to find us.

www.friendscentre.org/contact-us/how-to-find- us/

Our office is at Brighton Junction in the New England Quarter. There are four training rooms at Brighton Junction and four classrooms at Ivory Place.

Directions to Ivory Place Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE

From Brighton PierWalk up Old Steine and continue along Grand Parade. Turn right into Morley Street. You’ll see the Tarner Children’s Centre ahead on the left hand side of the road. Friends Centre is on the second floor.

From London RoadWalk down York Place and past St Peter’s Church. Bear left and cross over the road at the traffic lights and onto Grand Parade. Walk along Grand Parade until you reach Morley Street on your left. Walk down Morley Street and you will see the Tarner Children’s Centre ahead on the left hand side of the road. Friends Centre is on the second floor.

How to Enrol

Enrol onlineEnrol and pay online by visiting our website at www.friendscentre.org/enrol

Enrol by phoneCall us on 01273 810210. We accept payment over the phone using a credit or debit card. We are unable to accept American Express cards.

Enrol by postComplete the booking form in this brochure and send it to us with a cheque or your card details.

Enrol in personCome to our Brighton Junction reception to enrol in person. Please see opening times on page 3. If you are paying a concessionary fee or low cost fee you can only enrol in person.

Please be aware that due to our funders’ requirements we will ask our learners to provide ID and residency proof. As well as this, enrolling people onto courses and taking payments can take some time, especially if reception is busy. Please allow yourself enough time to enrol.

Friends Centre is an inclusive place to learn and work. We value our differences and similarities. We ask you to remember that our staff are trying to help you – please treat our staff with respect and dignity.

Book now by calling 01273 810210 or visit www.friendscentre.org

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Whitehawk Road (next to bus garage), Brighton BN2 5NST 01273 682222

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182-186 Church Rd, Hove BN3 2EG • T 01273 290800

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This brochure is also available in large print and audioFriends CentreBrighton JunctionIsetta Square35 New England StreetBrighton BN1 4GQ

Charity no. 1102262Company no: 4959570

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Donate to our Bursary FundOur Bursary fund was established to honour Lynda Kinsella, Centre Manager at Friends Centre from 1977 until her death in 2006. The fund is used to assist learners in paying for their course fees or to help provide them with course materials. We welcome donations – these can be made when you pay for your course or please send a cheque made payable to ‘Friends Centre’ to the address below.

Photography: Stella Michaels, Phil Bedford and Julia Barford.