Courses
During the day the Centre offers a wide variety of courses and activities that help people build their skills and confidence, engage more fully in their community, and increase their chances of paid work. Courses generally run for one term, three times a year, but we also run shorter courses.
Painting class
We work in partnership with Trafford College, the Workers’ Educational Association, Community Learning Trafford, and Voluntary Community Action Trafford, as well as independent tutors and trainers.
How much will it cost?
Most of our education courses are free to those who are on means tested benefits. If you do have to pay and are concerned about costs, then please speak to the office staff. Some of the art/craft courses have a small charge to cover material costs. Ladies’ Keep Fit costs only £1.50 for an excellent hour of aerobic exercise!
Courses for 2012/13
Here is our Timetable for Spring 2013.
Contact the Centre for more details of these courses.
As well as the courses shown on the timetable, we sometimes (depending on demand) run courses in Life in the UK Test Preparation, Health and Social Care, Digital Photography, Yoga, First Aid, Food Safety, and Flower Arranging.
Let us know if you have a suggestion for a new course – if enough people are interested we may be able to provide it.
Creative Courses
- Sewing group
Cake Decorating (in partnership with the WEA)
Module 1 (Beginners) and Module 2 course (for people with some previous experience).
Tutor – Barbara Tatham
£31 for a 10 week course, or free to those on means tested benefits.
Garment Making and Pattern Cutting (in partnership with the WEA)
Learn how to make your own Asian or Western clothes.
£31 for a 10 week course, or free to those on means tested benefits
Tutor: Mariam Chunara
Sewing Group
Come and use our sewing machines and get support with your own projects. £1 per session for everybody.
Painting and Drawing (in partnership with the WEA)
Students will learn art skills in using watercolours and pastels.
£31 for a 10 week course, or free to those on means tested benefits.
Tutor: David Dixon
Language Courses
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages (In partnership with WEA and Trafford College)
We have 3 ESOL courses running at St John’s at various levels – some mixed classes, some women-only. We also have a free ESOL Conversation Group for extra speaking and listening practice.
Most of these courses are free to people on means tested benefits. Otherwise, mixed classes are £31 for a 10 week course; for more details of the women-only classes, please contact Trafford College on 886 7000.
Computer class
Computer Courses
Computers (In partnership with WEA and Trafford College Community Learning)
We have a range of classes for beginners and more experienced learners. £31 for a 10 week course, or free to those on means tested benefits.
Tutor: Jagtar Ajimal
Web Design, Photoshop (In partnership with WEA)
For people who already know the basics of computing. £31 for a 10 week course, or free to those on means tested benefits.
Computer Workshop
Use the computers in our dedicated computer suite. Learn to use the internet or try something more advanced. One-to-one support from UK Online trained staff. Work at your own rate. £1 per week donation requested.
Basic Skills
Improve your English (in partnership with Trafford College)
Do you speak English as your first language but want to improve your reading and writing? Here’s your chance to gain to Level 1 or 2 accreditation in a friendly and supportive environment. Contact Trafford College on 886 7000 for more details.
Improve your Maths (in partnership with Trafford College)
Develop your numeracy skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Suitable for all levels of ability – work towards nationally recognised qualifications at Entry 3, Level 1 or 2. Contact Trafford College on 886 7000 for more details.
Exercise and Dance - Women Only
Women’s Keep Fit
Tuesday 1.30-2.30pm and Thursday 10.15-11.15am
Come along, tone up, look good, feel good. Cost £1.50. No need to book.
Tutor: Beatriz Lazarus
Other Courses
Good Food, Good Health
Learn to cook good value, delicious food while reducing your fat, salt and sugar intake. This is a free 6 week course organised in partnership with the British Heart Foundation and Trafford PCT. Next course starts March 2013
Baking
Learn to cook delicious cakes, biscuits and scones. 6 week course, £2 per week to cover ingredients.
Community Interpreting
The Community Interpreter courses recognise and accredit bi-lingual skills, increasing basic skills levels in the community, and giving people the confidence to progress to further study and employment. Next course starts September 2013 – contact the Centre for more details.