Course list

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Creative Writing: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 8-10 students max An introduction to creative writing. Each week, a theme is given to the group and is worked on during each class, with readings of work done, discussions around what works and what doesn’t and suggestions to improve or encouragement on what works.

Examples of projects include: providing the first line of a story and the group then takes this and works through it in their own way to show how we each have a unique story to tell, restricting each student to telling a story in 140 characters of less (including spaces!), play the game where each person has a line to write on a story but isn’t aware of what otter’s have written - leading to several unique storylines and ideas generated. I am keen to have something at the end of this programme, so would investigate how we could possibly publish an e-book anthology of the work done, with any proceeds going back to either the Angel Centre or other charities? This needs some thinking about and it may simply be an exhibition of the work done with each piece typed and framed and on display in a bookshop or library.

Projector/screen/wifi would be good but not essential.

Art for beginners: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students An introduction to practical art. Each week students are introduced to a different theme and/or artistic medium, exploring landscape, still life, drawing and painting from life and using acrylic paint, pencil, pen and ink, etc to investigate given and suggested themes. This could lay the groundwork for each student to them move on to either study specific mediums (watercolour, etc) or the encouragement to work solo. Working with each student to ensure they find a way of working they enjoy - I am a firm believer that everyone has some form of creative outlet and it's simply a case of find that, be it mixed media or collage, pens or pencils. The aim would be to hold a local exhibition at the end of each course - venue to be agreed/sourced by myself.

Projector/screen/wifi would be good but not essential.

Craft for beginners: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students An introduction to creative crafting. Each week, students would be introduced to a different crating technique via a set project to enable them to try a variety of techniques, exploring patchwork, making simply felt toys, various ways to create handmade cards with the ultimate aim being to find each student a creative outlet that is enjoyable and affordable. We would also cover simple online selling options such as Easy or Folksy as potential ways to create income, alongside craft fairs.

Projector/screen/wifi would be good but not essential.

Photography - take better photographs: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email

10-12 students An introduction to help you take better photographs, looking at how to choose your subject, how to frame your subject, using whats available to you to create beautiful images. This course will talk you through how to look at things slightly differently, finding subjects in the most unlikely places and how to them use whatever camera (or phone) you have available to capture this and then possibly share it via social media or turn it into some extra income via stock image sites.

Projector/screen/wifi would be good but not essential.

Presentation Essentials: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students A look at ways to present information, for both novice and experienced students. Utilising both manual and technological techniques to show ways to get your message across, looking at what your message is, how to stop hiding the important pieces of information, understanding your audience, engaging with them and ensuring they understand you. The course would include opportunities for each student to present to the group as a whole and receive feedback on both their presentation and their technique to help them improve. Projector/screen and wifi essential (but can be provided by trainer via tethering)

Communication Skills: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students A course to investigate how we communicate, types of communication, why we communicate and how to communicate better. We will look at listening skills, how to economise on words when communicating in order to get your message across, using communication in social media, exercises will cover how to analyse your message and, using restrictions, communicate with others. There will be chances to work in groups and pairs to get feedback form both the trainer and other students.

Projector/screen/wifi would be good but not essential.

Customer Service Essentials: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students This course will look at customer service in general - who we perceive customers to be, what type of customer service we expect, the type of customer service we received and finally, how we as customers treat the service givers and how this impacts on the service we receive. The course will look at ways of providing good customer service, some of the facts and figures surrounding this from places such as the Institute of Customer Service. The level and type of service given depends on the students scenarios - some call centres are transaction driven and rely heavily on KPI’s and targets, while most upmarket retailers drive this level of service home as ways of creating sales and encouraging customer loyalty.

Projector/screen/wifi would be good but not essential.

Social Media Essentials: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students Leading on from the explosion in online interactions, this course aims to look at how we interact, ways of interacting better, building your online presence to either increase your followers or help market your business. We will look at the biggies like Twitter, Facebook (including Pages and Messenger), LinkedIn and Instagram but will be flexible enough to work with students and look at their ideas and issues. The aim is to help students understand social media better, decide which ones work for them, what they want from social media in terms of personal, professional or business needs.

Projector/screen and wifi essential (but can be provided by trainer via tethering)

Blogging for beginners: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week (an be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students Working with students to look at why they want to blog, what they want to blog, how to blog and which platforms are out there. Keeping to a small group allows the trainer to work with each student on their ideas and layouts, discuss platforms and mobile possibilities. Each session will take a lot at various platforms and existing blogs to discuss merits, etc. The group will be encouraged to give feedback to each other on their work and ideas.

Projector/screen and wifi essential (but can be provided by trainer via tethering)

Managing Stress: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students A course to investigate stress, ways it is caused, how to manage stress and its causes and how to avoid in the future. Each student will be encouraged to take part, discuss issues and, as a group, support and investigate solutions. Each session will look at various topics - trainer to provide an initially list but the course is flexible enough to include participation from students and look at real life issues and solutions.

Projector/screen/wifi would be good but not essential.

Managing Time: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students Investigating ways we “lose” time, ways we procrastinate and how we accept this. The course will look at how we can improve our use of time, tips and techniques on how to get things done more efficiently and allow ourselves to “waste” time but still get things done. Working with students on real life problems and issues, the group can provide feedback and solutions, alongside trainer led topics. The course will investigate solutions and work with individual students to find solutions to their unique set of issues.

Projector/screen and wifi essential (but can be provided by trainer via tethering)

Facilitation Essentials: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students This course is for anyone who leads sessions or meetings and wants to get the best from each participant - without loosing control of the session. Each week the trainer would introduce new techniques and showcase ways to facilitate different events and sessions - working with students to find scenarios from real life they would want to address and work on. Potential for role play as a

group or smaller groups.

Projector/screen and wifi essential (but can be provided by trainer via tethering)

Building Confidence: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week

Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email

10-12 students

This course looks at how to build confidence in a variety of scenarios, from meetings to presentations, from public speaking to meeting new people. Each of us has a unique issue in terms of confidence as we are individuals and so. the course would look at how to manage different situations in a safe, non-judgemental environment. The aim of this course would be to give each student a range of techniques to use in situations they may face to enable them to better cope and build their own arsenal.

Projector/screen and wifi essential (but can be provided by trainer via tethering)

Coaching Skills: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students The aim of this course is simple - to give participants some of the skills to coach and work with co-workers, friends, etc to help them find the solutions and answers they are looking for - albeit personal or professional. Coaching is an important tool in all walks of life and the techniques involved are simple, but very effective. The course would look at various scenarios, and the students would work on these in either small groups or 1-2-1. The students would be encouraged to provide real life scenarios to use as a group. Projector/screen and wifi essential (but can be provided by trainer via tethering)

Creative Team Building: Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop 10-12 students This course looks at ways of adding creativity to your teams repertoire. Rather than using staples like raft building or any of the usual team building events, during this course, your team will take on creative tasks - making and creating items and presentations to embed both team work and creative thinking. I can work with you and your company to identity key themes and use this during the workshop and feed back results and solutions. Your company input can help colour the content - or you can choose to run this as a more general course.

Mindfulness Essentials: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email 10-12 students

Mindfulness is being present in the moment - being here now rather than worrying about the future, the past, things you can’t control. This course will show you some techniques to stop your mind from wandering, bring you back to the here and now and help you concentrate on the task in hand. This is getting increasingly hard in todays world, both personally and professionally smart phones link us 24/7, wearable tech makes things even more difficult to switch off and take a step back. Mindfulness can help you concentrate on one thing at a time, achieve results and help with productivity - both at home and work.

Minimalism for Beginners: 10/12 weeks @ 2 hours per week Can be run as a 1 or 2 day workshop

10-12 weeks via email

Minimalism is a bit of a trendy buzzword right now with phrases being bandied about relating to having less but doing more, and having experiences rather than possessions - but minimalism links to far more than just having less. Owning less means spending less, owning less means less time taken to look after your possessions, owning less means less impact on our planet. This

course will look at the ways you can make the most of what you have, including some tips your granny might recognise to save time, improve your quality of life and give your eco-consciousness a boost. Alongside these benefits, you’ll have less clutter, maybe a little more cash and a chance not improve your relationships with friends and family with the extra time you now have.

General: All courses are available as face-to-face courses over 1 or 2 full days, depending on your needs. I can alter the content to cover what you need, over the period of time you have available.

I also offer the courses as 2 hour face-to-face courses over 10-12 weeks. This is usually done in conjunction with a provider or venue such as colleges or adult education centres - but I am flexible and happy to discuss details delivering these to community groups or businesses.

I am now also able to offer the course remotely via email. Once a week, students receive an email containing projects, tips, techniques, notes and support. We then have an exchange of emails or calls regarding this to complete projects and build a body of work and ensure the student understands and is happy with the tasks. Each week will offer some new learning and build on the previous weeks email.

Further details and costs available on request.