Lifelong Learning. Autumn 2018 Leisure Class Programme.

Lifelong Learning Autumn 2018 Leisure Class Programme www.perth.uhi.ac.uk

As part of our service to rural communities in Perth and Kinross, we run Learning Centres in Blairgowrie, Crieff, Kinross and Pathways (in Perth city centre). Each centre is equipped with the latest technology and is convenient for local businesses looking for training, from basic to advanced level. They are also all linked to our IT system, which is part of the University of the Highlands and Islands network. Our Learning Centres across Perth and Kinross offer a local alternative of quiet study space which may be convenient. Just log on to the network with your student ID to access all of the software you need for your course as well as network files and e-resources. It is also possible to attend video-conferenced classes from any of the centres just let us know in advance and have a note of the Jabber code. There are always distractions at home the centres offer a relaxed and comfortable environment for research, study, assignments, essay writing or even small group work. Our centres also offer a range of courses supported by friendly and experienced tutors. They can help you improve your skills, make studying a course at college within reach or even just assist you to satisfy a lifelong interest or learning ambition. If you want to use our centres for distance learning, business training, brushing up on your computer skills, or learning a skill on one of our taught courses, there s a wealth of learning opportunities on your doorstep. We also offer an extensive and varied range of leisure programmes designed to provide something for everyone, including art subjects like oil painting, life drawing, creative writing and stained glass. You can also try out courses as diverse as upholstery, digital photography, basic IT or languages.

Pathways Learning Centre Course Start Date Time Duration Cost IT and Computing Getting Started on Your Computer Mon 10 Sep 2.30-4.30pm 8 weeks 68 Mon 10 Sep 6-8 pm 8 weeks 68 Get the Best from Social Media Mon 10 Sep 6-8pm 6 weeks 53 Digital Photography Digital Photography Introduction Fri 14 Sep 10.30-12.30pm 10 weeks 85 Digital Photography Intermediate Fri 14 Sep 1.30-3.30pm 10 weeks 85 Art and Crafts Pastels Term 1 Tue 11 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Acrylics Term 1 Tue 11 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85 Acrylics Term 1 *New* Tue 11 Sep 3.30-5.30pm 10 weeks 85 Craft N Creations *New* Wed 12 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 + Materials Watercolours Term 1 Thu 13 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Watercolours Term 1 Thu 13 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85 Introduction to Art Term 1 *New* Thu 13 Sep 3.30-5.30pm 10 weeks 85 (Drawing, Soft Pastels and Watercolours) Weekend Workshops Creative Writing Writing Inspiring Fiction Sat 22/Sun 23 Sep 10am-5pm 2 days 53 Creative Writing Building the Story Sat 3/Sun 4 Nov 10am-5pm 2 days 53 Languages Basic Everyday German Term 1 *New* Mon 10 Sep 3-4.30pm 10 weeks 65 Everyday German Term 1 Mon 10 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 German Intermediate Term 1 Mon 10 Apr 12.45-2.45pm 10 weeks 85 A Journey Through Italy Term 1 *New* Mon 3 Sep 5-7pm 6 weeks 53 (Italian history, culture, food, music & politics) Basic Everyday Italian Term 1 *New* Mon 3 Sep 1.30-4pm 6 weeks 65 Italian Improvers Term 1 Wed 19 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85 Italian Intermediate Term 1 Tue 18 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Italian Intermediate Term 1 Wed 19 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Italian Advanced Term 1 Wed 19 Sep 3.30-5.30pm 10 weeks 85 Italian Advanced Plus Term 1 Tue 18 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85

Basic Everyday French Term 1 *New* Wed 12 Sep 3.30-5.30pm 10 weeks 85 Everyday French Term 1 Thu 13 Sep 3-5pm 10 weeks 85 French Improvers A Term 1 Fri 14 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85 French Improvers B Term 1 Fri 14 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 French Intermediate A Term 1 Thu 13 Sep 12.30-2.30pm 10 weeks 85 French Intermediate B Term 1 Tue 11 Sep 4-6pm 10 weeks 85 French Advanced A Term 1 Wed 12 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85 French Advanced B Term 1 Thu 13 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Basic Everyday Spanish Term 1*New* Mon 10 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Holiday Spanish Term 1 *New* Wed 12 Sep Noon-2pm 10 weeks 85 Spanish Beginners Term 1 *New* Wed 12 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Spanish Improvers Advanced Term 1 Wed 12 Sep 2.30-4.30pm 10 weeks 85 Spanish Improvers Plus Term 1 Wed 12 Sep 5-7pm 10 weeks 85 Open Access Courses Whether you re a complete beginner or working at advanced level; studying for pleasure or to gain a qualification, you ll find something to help improve your knowledge and skills. All of our courses are based on Windows 10 and Office 2016. Our open access courses offer you the flexibility to decide where and when to learn. You ll be given a maximum time to complete your course and many students combine learning in the centre with work on their own computer at home. You ll get tutor support however you study. Information and Communications Technology Level 4 86 Information and Communications Technology Level 5 86 European Computer Driving Licence Word Processing Software 50 E Mail and Internet 30 Spreadsheet Software 50 IT User Fundamentals 30 Presentation Software 50 Security for IT Users 30 Database Software 50 A registration fee of 25 is also payable for ECDL, over and above the course fees. Microsoft Office Specialist Improve your productivity in a range of Microsoft packages and gain formal accreditation for your skills. Microsoft Office Specialist certified employees are proven to be significantly more productive when using Microsoft Office applications. Word 120 Outlook 120 Excel 120 Word Expert 120 Access 120 Excel Expert 120 PowerPoint 120 Funding You can use an SDS Individual Training Account to pay for these courses. Fee waiver funding is also available for anyone who receives certain benefits. Please ask us for details. These courses can be started throughout the year contact us to find out more

Kinross Learning Centre Course Start Date Time Duration Cost IT and Computing Get the Most from Social Media Mon 17 Sep 7-9pm 8 weeks 68 Get to Grips with your Computer Thu 20 Sep 2-4pm 8 weeks 68 General Interest Photography: Taking Better Pictures Wed 19 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 The Auld Alliance Thu 20 Sep 2-4pm 6 weeks 53 Languages Spanish Beginners Mon 17 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Spanish Beginners Thu 20 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Spanish Improvers Tue 25 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Spanish Intermediate Tue 25 Sep 5-7pm 10 weeks 85 French Beginners Thu 20 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 French Improvers Wed 12 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 French Intermediate Tue 11 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85 French Advanced Tue 11 Sep 10.30am-12.30pm 10 weeks 85 Italian Beginners Tue 11 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Italian Improvers Tue 11 Sep 4.30-6.30pm 10 weeks 85 Italian Advanced Thu 20 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Gaelic Beginners Wed 19 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Get Set to Learn Maths, English and more for all Thursdays 9am-noon Ongoing Free Art Painting with Acrylics Wed 12 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85 Watercolour Painting Wed 12 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Soft Pastels Wed 12 Sep 3.30-5.30pm 10 weeks 85 Creative Watercolours Beginners Wed 19 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Understanding Art Wed 19 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85

Crafts Upholstery Wed 12 Sep 4.30-6.30pm 10 weeks 90 Upholstery Wed 12 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 90 Sew SMART Tue 18 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 90 Sew, Mend, Alter, Recycle, Tailor Learn to use your own Sewing Mon 17 Sep 1-3pm 6 weeks 53 Machine Stained Glass Improvers Tue 18 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85 Stained Glass Intermediate Tue 18 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Floristry for Autumn and Christmas Fri 21 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Cake Decorating: Basic & Novelty Techniques Mon 17 Sep 10am-noon 4 weeks 48 Open Access Courses Whether you re a complete beginner or working at advanced level; studying for pleasure or to gain a qualification, you ll find something to help improve your knowledge and skills. All of our courses are based on Windows 10 and Office 2016. Our open access courses offer you the flexibility to decide where and when to learn. You ll be given a maximum time to complete your course and many students combine learning in the centre with work on their own computer at home. You ll get tutor support however you study. Information and Communications Technology Level 4 86 Information and Communications Technology Level 5 86 European Computer Driving Licence Word Processing Software 50 E Mail and Internet 30 Spreadsheet Software 50 IT User Fundamentals 30 Presentation Software 50 Security for IT Users 30 Database Software 50 A registration fee of 25 is also payable for ECDL, over and above the course fees. Microsoft Office Specialist Improve your productivity in a range of Microsoft packages and gain formal accreditation for your skills. Microsoft Office Specialist certified employees are proven to be significantly more productive when using Microsoft Office applications. Word 120 Outlook 120 Excel 120 Word Expert 120 Access 120 Excel Expert 120 PowerPoint 120 Funding Fee waiver funding is available for anyone who receives benefits. Please ask us for details. These courses can be started throughout the year contact us to find out more

Crieff Learning Centre Course Start Date Time Duration Cost IT and Computing Internet and Email Basics Mon 17 Sep 2.30-4.30pm 3 weeks 26 Introduction to Social Media NEW! Mon 8 Oct 2.30-4.30pm 3 weeks 26 ipad Support Please contact the Centre to arrange a day/time Photography Creating an Online Photobook Fri 21 Sep 1.30-3.30pm 5 weeks 43 Introduction to Digital Photography Fri 21 Sep 4-6pm 10 weeks 85 (Camera Skills) Photo Editing & Print Preparation Fri 21 Sep 6.30-8.30pm 10 weeks 85 Languages French Improvers Mon 10 Sep 11.45am-1.45pm 10 weeks 85 French Intermediate Mon 10 Sep 9.30-11.30am 10 weeks 85 Spanish Beginners NEW! Tue 11 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Everyday Basic Spanish Year 2 Mon 10 Sep 12.15-2.15pm 10 weeks 85 Spanish Improvers Year 1 Mon 10 Sep 5-7pm 10 weeks 85 Spanish Improvers Year 2 Mon 10 Sep 2.45-4.45pm 10 weeks 85 Spanish Intermediate Mon 10 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Spanish Advanced Mon 10 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Italian Improvers/Intermediate TBC Please contact the Centre for Details Everyday Basic German Thu 13 Sep 10.45am-12.45pm 10 weeks 85 German Intermediate Fri 14 Sep 10.45am-12.45pm 10 weeks 85 General Interest Starting to Write NEW! Thu 20 Sep 2pm-4pm 10 weeks 85 Upholstery 1 Thu 13 Sep 10am-1pm 10 weeks 150 Upholstery 2 Thu 13 Sep 1.30-3.30pm 10 weeks 100 Stained Glass Wed 19 Sep 10.30am-12.30pm 10 weeks 85 Stained Glass Wed 19 Sep 1.30pm-3.30pm 10 weeks 85 Autumn & Christmas Floral Art Thu 20 Sep 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 Patchwork & Quilting Thu 20 Sep 6-8pm 10 weeks 85

Day Courses Make a Box Cushion NEW! Thu 6 Dec 10am-4pm 1 day 40 Make a Roman Blind NEW! TBC Contact the Centre Open Access Courses Whether you re a complete beginner or working at advanced level; studying for pleasure or to gain a qualification, you ll find something to help improve your knowledge and skills. All of our courses are based on Windows 10 and Office 2016. Our open access courses offer you the flexibility to decide where and when to learn. You ll be given a maximum time to complete your course and many students combine learning in the centre with work on their own computer at home. You ll get tutor support however you study. Information and Communications Technology Level 4 86 Information and Communications Technology Level 5 86 European Computer Driving Licence Word Processing Software 50 Spreadsheet Software 50 Presentation Software 50 Database Software 50 E Mail and Internet 30 IT User Fundamentals 30 Security for IT Users 30 A registration fee of 25 is also payable for ECDL, over and above the course fees. Microsoft Office Specialist Improve your productivity in a range of Microsoft packages and gain formal accreditation for your skills. Microsoft Office Specialist certified employees are proven to be significantly more productive when using Microsoft Office applications. Word 120 Excel 120 Access 120 PowerPoint 120 Outlook 120 Word Expert 120 Excel Expert 120 Funding Fee waiver funding is available for anyone who receives benefits. Please ask us for details. These courses can be started throughout the year contact us to find out more!

Blairgowrie Learning Centre Course Start Date Time Duration Cost Monday Getting Started with your Computer Mon 3 Sep Noon-2pm 5 weeks 43 Upholstery Mon 10 Sep 3.30-6.30pm 10 weeks 128 Upholstery Mon 10 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Tuesday Italian Improvers Tue 11 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Learn to Draw Tue 18 Sep 9.30am-noon 10 weeks 107 Painting and Drawing Tue 18 Sep 1-3.30pm 10 weeks 107 Spanish for Beginners Tue 18 Sep 6-8pm 10 weeks 85 Wednesday Spanish Improvers Wed 19 Sep 6-8pm 10 weeks 85 Introduction to BSL Sign Language* Wed 19 Sep 1-3pm 10 weeks 85 Introduction to BSL Sign Language* Wed 19 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Holiday French For Beginners Wed 19 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Thursday Introduction to Social Media Thu 23 Aug 7-9pm 3 weeks 26 Introduction to Internet and Email Thu 13 Sep 7-9pm 3 weeks 26 Italian for Beginners Thu 13 Sep 7-9pm 10 weeks 85 Watercolours Thu 20 Sep 9.30am-noon 10 weeks 107 Oil Painting Thu 20 Sep 1-3.30pm 10 weeks 107 Introduction to Practical Digital Photography Thu 20 Sep 2-4pm 10 weeks 85 Getting Started with your Computer Thu 11 Oct 7-9pm 5 weeks 43 Friday Advanced Italian Fri 31 Aug 11am-1pm 8 weeks 68 A Journey through Italy Fri 31 Aug 2-4pm 8 weeks 68 Presenting Skills Fri 21 Sep 6-8pm 8 weeks 68 French Conversation Fri 21 Sep 5.30-6.30pm 10 weeks 43 French for Beginners Fri 21 Sep 7-9pm 10 85 Literacy drop-in every 2 weeks Please contact the centre for more details Saturday Introduction to BSL Sign Language* Sat 25 Aug 10am-noon 10 weeks 85 *You can use an SDS Individual Training Account to pay for this course, or if you receive certain benefits, you could be eligible for a fee waiver. Please contact the centre for details.

Course Start Date Time Duration Cost Workshops Drawing for Beginners with Liz Harvey 15/16 Sep 10am-4pm 2 days 55 Creative Watercolours with Liz Harvey 22/23 Sep 10am-4pm 2 days 55 ICT Level 4* 25/26 Aug 10am-4pm 2 days 86 Get a computer qualification and some help Upholstery Weekends 1/2 Sep 10am-4pm 2 days 60 6/7 Oct 10am-4pm 2 days 60 3/4 Nov 10am-4pm 2 days 60 1/2 Dec 10am-4pm 2 days 60 5/6 Jan 10am-4pm 2 days 60 Drop in Sessions IPad/Tablet problems First Monday of the month 10am-noon Free Help with your CV First Friday of the month 10am-noon Free Literacy needing help with reading, writing, numbers Please contact the centre for more details Free Open Access Courses Whether you re a complete beginner or working at advanced level; studying for pleasure or to gain a qualification, you ll find something to help improve your knowledge and skills. All of our courses are based on Windows 10 and Office 2016. Our open access courses offer you the flexibility to decide where and when to learn. You ll be given a maximum time to complete your course and many students combine learning in the centre with work on their own computer at home. You ll get tutor support however you study. Information and Communications Technology Level 4 86 Information and Communications Technology Level 5 86 European Computer Driving Licence Word Processing Software 50 E Mail and Internet 30 Spreadsheet Software 50 IT User Fundamentals 30 Presentation Software 50 Security for IT Users 30 Database Software 50 A registration fee of 25 is also payable for ECDL, over and above the course fees. Microsoft Office Specialist Improve your productivity in a range of Microsoft packages and gain formal accreditation for your skills. Microsoft Office Specialist certified employees are proven to be significantly more productive when using Microsoft Office applications. Word 120 Outlook 120 Excel 120 Word Expert 120 Access 120 Excel Expert 120 PowerPoint 120 Funding Fee waiver funding is available for anyone who receives benefits. Please ask us for details. You can also use an SDS Individual Training Account to pay for your course. Visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/funding to find out more.

Perth College UHI Course Start Date Time Weeks Cost The Auld Alliance - 9 Centuries of Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Relationships between Scotland and France Bridge - Learn to Play in 20 Weeks Mon 1 Oct 7-10pm 10 100 Cake Decorating: Fondant Modelling Mon 22 Oct 7-9pm 4 48 Cake Decoration: An Introduction Mon 17 Sept 7-9pm 4 48 Cake Decoration: Perfect Christmas Cake Mon 19 Nov 7-9pm 4 48 Cookery - Bread Making Thu 20 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Cookery - Home Cooking Skills Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Cookery - Tastes of the Middle East Thu 20 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Creative Writing - Introduction Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Digital Photography an Introduction Tue 18 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Digital Photography Intermediate Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 8 68 Dressmaking Made Easy (Beginners) Tue 18 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Flower Arranging Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 5 43 French Intermediate Thu 20 Sept 7-9pm 20 160 French Introduction Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 20 160 Greek Introduction Tue 18 Sept 7-9pm 20 160

Course Start Date Time Weeks Cost Jewellery Making (silverwork) Tue 18 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Learn to Crochet Mon 17 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Learn to Play Guitar Beginner Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Life Drawing Thu 20 Sept 7-9pm 10 115 Lino-cut Print-Making Thu 20 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Literature Appreciation - Poetry and Prose Mon 17 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Painting with Oils Tue 18 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Philosophy for Everyday Life Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Polish Introductory Tue 18 Sept 7-9pm 20 160 Public Speaking Mon 17 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Spanish Introduction Mon 17 Sept 7-9pm 20 160 Spanish Introduction Thu 20 Sept 7-9pm 20 160 Spanish Intermediate Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 20 160 Spanish Improvers Tue 18 Sept 7-9pm 20 160 Stained Glass - Beginners Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Thu 20 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Stained Glass - Workshop Mon 17 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Textile Printmaking Wed 19 Sept 6.30-8.30pm 10 85 Upcycle It! Wed 19 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Wood Carving Wed 19 Sept 6-8.30pm 10 130 Woodwork Mon 17 Sept 7-9pm 10 85 Classes in Pitlochry Course Start Date Time Weeks Cost Drawing and Painting Fri 21 Sept 10am-noon 10 85 Fri 21 Sept 1-3pm 10 85

To find out more about the courses or to book your place, please contact: Perth College UHI Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX 0345 270 1177 Crieff Learning Centre 32 James Square, Crieff, PH7 3EY 01764 652 112 Kinross Learning Centre Swansacre, Kinross, KY13 8TE 01577 863 863

Blairgowrie Learning Centre The Recreation Centre, Beeches Road, Blairgowrie, PH10 6PN 01250 875 002 Pathways Learning Centre 65-69 South Street, Perth, PH2 8PD 01738 445 255

The information in this publication is for your guidance only and is subject to change as part of our policy of continuous improvement. Perth College is a registered Scottish charity, number SC021209.