Level 1 Award in Craft and Enterprise (Drawing and Art) - Places available (Course Code: 7933701 / 7933701)
Venue Hub on the Hill (Sutton Hill)
Start Date 29/04/2025 Tuesday
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Duration 11 Weeks
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Session Times 09:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Course overview
Art can be very therapeutic and help you to spend some time away from the stresses of everyday life and enjoy some ‘me’ time.
- understand about drawing methods - tone, shade, pattern
- explore materials and equipment needed
- experiment using variety of materials to create different textures
- learn about using sustainable materials and being resourceful to create art
- encourage to reuse materials and upcycle to make beautiful crafts
- explore colours, collage layering to produce decorative and textural effects.
On the course you will produce a portfolio of work towards the Level 1 Award in Skills for Living and Work - Craft Pathway (AIM Qualifications).
You will study units in:
- Creative Craft
- Enterprise in Craft
If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
All materials will be provided on this course.
The course is taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and no previous experience is needed. Learners with any special needs can discuss these with the tutor at enrolment to ensure that the course is suitable or can be adapted for their needs.
Session details
Eligibility criteria
The course is free if you are:
- Unemployed
- or you are employed and earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary
You will need to provide evidence of your income if you are employed and believe you are entitled to a free course. This could be a pay slip or contract of employment.
If you are employed, the course is part funded by the government but you will be required to make a contribution of £180.
We also operate a fee remission policy, so if you earn more than £25,000 per year but still cannot afford to pay for course you can apply for support. This may mean you get the course for free. Please contact us if you would like to make an application.
If you have already achieved the Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August 2024
Unfortunately you will not be eligible to enrol on this course if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley, Solihull or Birmingham.
Venue and accessibility
The Hub on the Hill – Sutton Hill
103 Southgate, Sutton Hill,
Telford TF7 4HG, UK
The Hub on the Hill - Madeley Town Council
admin@suttonhillct.org.uk
01952 898052
Sutton Hill Community Centre is now part of Madeley Town Council. The centre offers a large hall and two classrooms available to hire, including computer access.
There is a community run café which offers a range of hot and cold drinks as well as sandwiches and snacks. Opening times vary.
The building is wheelchair accessible. Free car parking is at the centre along with local shops.
Certification
AIM Qualifications
What to Do Next
Towards the end of the course the tutor will talk to you about other learning opportunities. You can also search for more courses on Learn Telford which we regularly update with details of new courses throughout the year.
If you have enjoyed this course, you may be interested in progressing to a Level 2 Award in Craft and Enterprise (Aim Qualifications)
If you are looking for work or who want a change in career, we can offer you advice to guide you in the right direction and opportunities to gain qualifications in English and maths in Functional Skills up to Level 2.
For enquiries contact:
Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Telephone: 01952 382888
Email: support@learntelford.ac.uk
