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Adult Learners' Week Taster Sessions 20 May 2011

Morley College is celebrating Adult Learners' Week on the 20th May, with a wide range of Free tasters' sessions. Adult learner's Week celebrates learning and learners and encourages thousands of adults each May to learn something new.

How to book:
Book by telephone on the enrolment line 020 7450 1889 between 10am-4.30pm weekdays or visit the enrolment desk 10am-7.30pm Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm Fridays.

If you have any special or additional needs please notify our enrolment team when making your booking.

Book now to reserve your place!

Section

Code

Course Name

Description

Tutor

Time

ESOL/SfL JFL001A Writing a formal letter that works! Develop your skills and confidence in an hour. Find out some of the key features of a letter and how to get your point across. TBC 1pm - 2pm

ESOL/SfL JGR001A
Don't get ripped off -how to find the best mobile phone deal
Find out your rights, work out the best deals. TBC 1pm-2pm

ESOL/SfL JIP001A
Improve your Pronunciation - get a taste What makes us clear communicators? Is it just about how we pronounce sounds or is it also to do with rhythm, tone, stress? Come to this workshop and find out more.. TBC 2pm-3pm

MUSIC JKE001A
Introduction to Piano Covering the basic elements of piano technique and point you in the right direction for further training. Patricia Shaw 12pm-1pm

MUSIC JSA001A
Which saxophone? You want to play the saxophone, but don't know which one to buy? You will be introduced to some of the sounds of the alto, tenor, soprano and baritone saxes. We will examine some technical and practical factors that may influence your choice. Andy Dummett 12pm-1pm

MUSIC JVT001A
Vocal Training
Get trained in voice use, confidence and independence in holding a line and fluency in using your voice in a variety of styles and situations. Edward Breen
1pm - 2pm

MUSIC JWS001A
Which Music Software? Come and learn as to which software, computer and external equipment you will need to get started making and recording music.
Michael Murray

3pm - 4pm

MUSIC JSP001A
Samba Percussion
Learn the rhythms of samba through a hands-on workshop playing percussion instruments including surdo, repinque drums and chocalho. No prior experience of playing percussion or drums necessary! Sara Dhillon 2pm - 3pm

LANGUAGES JFT001A
French Taster Learn some key French phrases related to food and eating out, such as "déjeuner" and "l'entrée". Learn to read a menu in a French restaurant and order a meal. Valerie Monleau 12pm - 1pm

LANGUAGES
JSP001A

Spanish Taster Come and have a flavour of Spanish by learning a few useful phrases and expressions and fall in love with Spanish. Clara Martinez 1pm - 2pm

DANCE JSI001A
Introduction to Salsa Learn the basic steps of this hot latin dance to great music. Get grooving! Homero Gonzales 1pm-2pm

DANCE JAC001A
Introduction to Afro-Caribbean Dance A taste of the Caribbean with moves and rhythms to bring sunshine to your heart Ann Earle 3pm-4pm

EXERCISE JZU001A
Zumba! Get a taste of the latest fitness craze. Upbeat latin music and moves Laura Burdon-Manley (TBC) 12pm - 1pm

EXERCISE JPL001A
Introdution to Pilates Find out about `core stability' and how it can improve your posture and strengthen your body Laura Burdon-Manley (TBC) 2pm-3pm

DRAMA JPS001A Public Speaking Nervous every time you have to speak in public? Try out some techniques to help you gain confidence in this hour long taster session Brian Sewell 3pm - 4pm

DRAMA JIC001A
Introduction to Acting Always wanted to act? Find out how to with some useful acting techniques Tim Taylor 4pm - 5pm

HUMANITIES JCW001A
Creative Writing Workshop Learn some techniques that will help unlock your creative potential as a writer. Your newly learned skills can be applied to all different kinds of writing including short stories, poetry and prose. Kate Potts 2pm - 3pm

HUMANITIES JCT001A
Counselling Training An opportunity to explore the different routes to becoming a counsellor and the various levels of training. Ian Mandleberg 3pm - 4pm

HUMANITIES JPI001A
Psychology Introduction Explore how social psychology aims to provide a scientific investigation of the influence of others on an individual, the development of group behaviours and the impact of social conformity, authority figures and social roles on individuals and groups. Austin Caffrey 4pm- 5pm

HEALTH JRE001A
Reflexology Introduction Self-help techniques applied to the reflexology points on your hand can be used to help bring relief to aches, pains and stress-related tension. Discover how to identify these points and work on them safely and effectively. Trevor England 12pm - 1pm

HEALTH JTC001A
T'ai Chi Introduction You will be amazed how relaxed and calm your mind and body can feel after just an hour of performing these gentle exercises. Useful for improving posture, co-ordination and strength together with an inner calm and sense of peace. Laura Ichajapanich
1pm - 2pm

HEALTH JAR001A
Aromatherapy Introduction Refreshing and revitilising or soothing and calming: blend your own aromatherapy massage oil using a combination of essential oils with sweet almond oil. Then learn how to give a professional aromatherapy massage for the hands and forearms. Trevor England 2pm - 3pm

ART & DESIGN JHK001A
Introduction to Hand Knitting Learn the basic skills to make your own garments or presents for friends and family. You will learn how to cast on, knit and cast off. Suitable for any level. Carlo Volpi 12pm - 1pm

ART & DESIGN JDP001A
Creative Digital Photography Learn to see and think more creatively in your photography. Discover some of the techniques and fundamentals of photography and take part in an activity to discover an imaginative approach. Bring your own camera -a 'point & shoot' is fine. Alison Heath 1pm - 2pm

ART & DESIGN JET001A
Exploring Texture in Clay Come and explore a range of techniques for applying pattern and texture onto clay Annette Welch 2pm - 3pm

ART & DESIGN JAP001A
Fast Action Portraits! An introduction to portrait drawing using a range of techniques and application. Create a series of fast action portraits to develop observation and your understanding of proportion and facial features. Gillian Melling 3pm - 4pm

ART & DESIGN JPM001A
Papermaking Try your hand at making your own paper. It's easier than you think and a great way of expressing your creativity! Penny Boylan 4pm - 5pm

ART & DESIGN JPP001A
A Quick Introduction to Portraiture Photography Learn in an hour the settings, and technique for producing great portrait images. We will look at settings such as lens focal length, shutter and apertures, and composition and how they have an effect on the image. Paul Kemp 4pm - 5pm

ART & DESIGN JAT001A Art History Taster Find out how a young and little-known French artist made himself into a celebrity and turned a news item into a timeless vision of the human condition. And learn about the Raft of the Medusa, one of the most fascinating and shocking episodes of the early 19^th-century, involving mutiny, starvation, cannibalism and a failed government cover-up. Kathy McLaughlan 12pm-1pm

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Section	Code	Course Name	Description	Tutor	Time
ESOL/SfL	JFL001A	Writing a formal letter that works!	Develop your skills and confidence in an hour. Find out some of the key features of a letter and how to get your point across.	TBC	1pm - 2pm
ESOL/SfL	JGR001A	Don't get ripped off -how to find the best mobile phone deal	Find out your rights, work out the best deals.	TBC	1pm-2pm
ESOL/SfL	JIP001A	Improve your Pronunciation - get a taste	What makes us clear communicators? Is it just about how we pronounce sounds or is it also to do with rhythm, tone, stress? Come to this workshop and find out more..	TBC	2pm-3pm
MUSIC	JKE001A	Introduction to Piano	Covering the basic elements of piano technique and point you in the right direction for further training.	Patricia Shaw	12pm-1pm
MUSIC	JSA001A	Which saxophone?	You want to play the saxophone, but don't know which one to buy? You will be introduced to some of the sounds of the alto, tenor, soprano and baritone saxes. We will examine some technical and practical factors that may influence your choice.	Andy Dummett	12pm-1pm
MUSIC	JVT001A	Vocal Training	Get trained in voice use, confidence and independence in holding a line and fluency in using your voice in a variety of styles and situations.	Edward Breen	1pm - 2pm
MUSIC	JWS001A	Which Music Software?	Come and learn as to which software, computer and external equipment you will need to get started making and recording music.	Michael Murray	3pm - 4pm
MUSIC	JSP001A	Samba Percussion	Learn the rhythms of samba through a hands-on workshop playing percussion instruments including surdo, repinque drums and chocalho. No prior experience of playing percussion or drums necessary!	Sara Dhillon	2pm - 3pm
LANGUAGES	JFT001A	French Taster	Learn some key French phrases related to food and eating out, such as "déjeuner" and "l'entrée". Learn to read a menu in a French restaurant and order a meal.	Valerie Monleau	12pm - 1pm
LANGUAGES	JSP001A	Spanish Taster	Come and have a flavour of Spanish by learning a few useful phrases and expressions and fall in love with Spanish.	Clara Martinez	1pm - 2pm
DANCE	JSI001A	Introduction to Salsa	Learn the basic steps of this hot latin dance to great music. Get grooving!	Homero Gonzales	1pm-2pm
DANCE	JAC001A	Introduction to Afro-Caribbean Dance	A taste of the Caribbean with moves and rhythms to bring sunshine to your heart	Ann Earle	3pm-4pm
EXERCISE	JZU001A	Zumba!	Get a taste of the latest fitness craze. Upbeat latin music and moves	Laura Burdon-Manley (TBC)	12pm - 1pm
EXERCISE	JPL001A	Introdution to Pilates	Find out about `core stability' and how it can improve your posture and strengthen your body	Laura Burdon-Manley (TBC)	2pm-3pm
DRAMA	JPS001A	Public Speaking	Nervous every time you have to speak in public? Try out some techniques to help you gain confidence in this hour long taster session	Brian Sewell	3pm - 4pm
DRAMA	JIC001A	Introduction to Acting	Always wanted to act? Find out how to with some useful acting techniques	Tim Taylor	4pm - 5pm
HUMANITIES	JCW001A	Creative Writing Workshop	Learn some techniques that will help unlock your creative potential as a writer. Your newly learned skills can be applied to all different kinds of writing including short stories, poetry and prose.	Kate Potts	2pm - 3pm
HUMANITIES	JCT001A	Counselling Training	An opportunity to explore the different routes to becoming a counsellor and the various levels of training.	Ian Mandleberg	3pm - 4pm
HUMANITIES	JPI001A	Psychology Introduction	Explore how social psychology aims to provide a scientific investigation of the influence of others on an individual, the development of group behaviours and the impact of social conformity, authority figures and social roles on individuals and groups.	Austin Caffrey	4pm- 5pm
HEALTH	JRE001A	Reflexology Introduction	Self-help techniques applied to the reflexology points on your hand can be used to help bring relief to aches, pains and stress-related tension. Discover how to identify these points and work on them safely and effectively.	Trevor England	12pm - 1pm
HEALTH	JTC001A	T'ai Chi Introduction	You will be amazed how relaxed and calm your mind and body can feel after just an hour of performing these gentle exercises. Useful for improving posture, co-ordination and strength together with an inner calm and sense of peace.	Laura Ichajapanich	1pm - 2pm
HEALTH	JAR001A	Aromatherapy Introduction	Refreshing and revitilising or soothing and calming: blend your own aromatherapy massage oil using a combination of essential oils with sweet almond oil. Then learn how to give a professional aromatherapy massage for the hands and forearms.	Trevor England	2pm - 3pm
ART & DESIGN	JHK001A	Introduction to Hand Knitting	Learn the basic skills to make your own garments or presents for friends and family. You will learn how to cast on, knit and cast off. Suitable for any level.	Carlo Volpi	12pm - 1pm
ART & DESIGN	JDP001A	Creative Digital Photography	Learn to see and think more creatively in your photography. Discover some of the techniques and fundamentals of photography and take part in an activity to discover an imaginative approach. Bring your own camera -a 'point & shoot' is fine.	Alison Heath	1pm - 2pm
ART & DESIGN	JET001A	Exploring Texture in Clay	Come and explore a range of techniques for applying pattern and texture onto clay	Annette Welch	2pm - 3pm
ART & DESIGN	JAP001A	Fast Action Portraits!	An introduction to portrait drawing using a range of techniques and application. Create a series of fast action portraits to develop observation and your understanding of proportion and facial features.	Gillian Melling	3pm - 4pm
ART & DESIGN	JPM001A	Papermaking	Try your hand at making your own paper. It's easier than you think and a great way of expressing your creativity!	Penny Boylan	4pm - 5pm
ART & DESIGN	JPP001A	A Quick Introduction to Portraiture Photography	Learn in an hour the settings, and technique for producing great portrait images. We will look at settings such as lens focal length, shutter and apertures, and composition and how they have an effect on the image.	Paul Kemp	4pm - 5pm
ART & DESIGN	JAT001A	Art History Taster	Find out how a young and little-known French artist made himself into a celebrity and turned a news item into a timeless vision of the human condition. And learn about the Raft of the Medusa, one of the most fascinating and shocking episodes of the early 19^th-century, involving mutiny, starvation, cannibalism and a failed government cover-up.	Kathy McLaughlan	12pm-1pm