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Level 1 Award in Craft and Enterprise (Drawing and Art) - Places available (Course Code: 7933702 / 7933702)

Venue Hadley United Services & Village Club

Start Date 30/04/2025 Wednesday

Duration 11 Weeks

Session Times 09:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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Course overview

This is a beginner level course in basic drawing skills and painting techniques, where you will learn to explore and experiment using a variety of art materials. During the course, you will develop your drawing and painting skills and gain confidence to create some beautiful pieces of artwork, to give as gifts for special occasions or use for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.


Art can be very therapeutic and help you to spend some time away from the stresses of everyday life and enjoy some ‘me’ time.

During this course you will have the opportunity to:

  • 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 art and written 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

After you have registered your interest, please check your emails or spam folder for an acknowledgement email from us and use the link to complete an application form before course starts.

 

You will be contacted before the start of the course with further details.

 

Please bring a form of ID with you to the first session.

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

Hadley United Services & Village Club
(next to Hadley Community Centre)

High St, Hadley, Telford TF1 5PB

Tel: 01952 411717 / 01952 413003

Email: enquires@husvc.co.uk

The venue has car parking in front of building and close to a bus station.

The building is wheelchair accessible. 

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

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