Turn unwanted or old garments into clothes you love

We’ll show you how for free at one of our fun workshops.

Learn a variety of simple techniques that will enable you to decorate, cut, or stitch and transform your garment (and other items in your wardrobe) into a unique and personal item that you won’t find in the shops.

Don’t throw it away! Bring it along and we’ll help you to transform it!

Find out more at our free customising workshops

12 – 3pm Saturday 28 January  – FULL or 6 – 9pm Thursday 9 February

at Greenbank College, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG

You must book your place in advance using the form below.

Save money – re-use and re-cycle

Please note workshops do not cover tailoring and re-sizing of garments

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We hold regular Open Events throughout the year. Why not come along and see what courses are on offer.

Open Day
10am – 12 noon / 2 – 6pm
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Find out more

Open Evenings
for School leavers / 16 – 18 year olds
4 – 6pm
Monday 14 November
Tuesday 29 November
Thursday 26 January
Find out more

Hairdressing is Greenbank College’s newest department, with a purpose built salon – Salon HQ completed in February this year.

Julie Jarvis and Carol Hasaballa are responsible for teaching Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering and Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. Julie has worked in hairdressing for 24 years and started her teaching career in 2006 at Michael John of Liverpool Hair and Beauty College. Carol has 33 years hairdressing experience, owns her own salon and has been taught at colleges in Liverpool, Runcorn and Halton since 1991.

The first learners have really enjoyed their time at Greenbank College; Level 2 learner Sophie Bickerstaff said “All staff and learners work as a team to help you get your NVQ. We have a lot of experience

This department is now recruiting for Level 1 and Level 2 learners – apply now

Or take a look at our Hairdressing courses on offer here

Download a voucher for your chance to try Salon HQ for free from www.salonhq.org.uk

Congratulations to former Greenbank College learner Adam Rawlinson who achieved a first in BSc IT & Multimedia Computing from Liverpool John Moores University this summer. Adam who was in the IT department at College from 2006 until 2008 said of his experience at Greenbank “I really enjoyed my time at Greenbank, not only did the courses I completed as a student give me a fantastic understanding of IT which prepared me to go on and successfully complete my degree, I also found that the atmosphere and staff at Greenbank to be extremely friendly and supportive. Without the extra support that I received from the staff I wouldn’t have been able to improve and develop my skills as well as I did, which enabled me to further my education and job prospects.”

Adam has recently volunteered in the marketing department, taking photographs of the artworks for sale in the forthcoming Charity Art Auction as his way of ‘giving something back’.

The annual Greenbank College Learner Awards took place on Friday 15 July 2011, were the achievements of learners were celebrated. Guests included, The Lord Mayor, Rob Stevenson (Mersey Cabs – event sponsor) and Mary Beaumont (16 – 19 Manager, Employment and Skills, Liverpool City Council).

Congratulations to the following winners of departmental awards for 2010/11:

(Business Administration) Steven McMullin, (Catering) Darren Berry, (Employability) Aleisha Parry, (Fashion and Textiles) Kimberley Samat, (FJF) Grant Mutter, (Hairdressing) Olivia Stanley, (IT) Matthew Chesters, (Functional Skills English) Gary Holmes, (Functional Skills Maths) Shantelle King, (Sport) David Murray and (Sport – Foundation Degree) Paul O’Brien.

David Murray was chosen as the overall Learner of the Year and Aleisha Parry as the Young Learner of the Year.

After the awards ceremony, staff, students and guests attended the ‘end of term’ party at Time Out Café Bar, Greenbank Sports Academy.

Get free careers advice

Available for people aged 16+ who want help to find learning and work.
Book an appointment with a qualified Guidance Officer and get help and advice about what to do next.

Learning opportunities

Have a look around Greenbank College and find out about the courses on offer.

Subjects available:

• Business and Administration
• Catering
• Fashion and Textiles
• Hairdressing
• Information Technology
• English
• Maths
• Employability & Personal Development
• Sport

Why not come along and try some course related activities?

Business Admin / Customer Service

Test your knowledge in office safety by taking part in our fun picture quiz.

Catering

Make your own cheese swirls and take them home with a recipe card.

Employability

Explore the Nextstep Careers Advice website – skills assessments, job profiles and CV templates.

Fashion & Textiles

Exhibition of learners work.

Functional Skills (English & Maths)

Spot the spelling errors.

Hairdressing

Visit Salon HQ to watch a demonstration of blow drying, plaiting and braiding.

Information Technology (IT)

Take part in an interactive IT quiz.

Sport

Have a go a – wheelchair sports.

Greenbank College’s Course Guide for the academic year 2011/12 is now available to download as a pdf (below). Printed copies will be available from Wednesday 18 May.

Download Course Guide 2011-2012

10am to 12pm & 2 – 6pm

• Get free careers advice
• Available for people aged 16+ who want help to find learning and work.
• Book an appointment with a qualified Guidance Officer and get help and advice about what to do next.
• Learning opportunities

Have a look around Greenbank College, meet our Student Union representatives and find out about the courses on offer.

Subjects available:

• Business and Administration
• Catering
• Fashion and Textiles
• Hairdressing
• Information Technology
• English
• Maths
• Employability & Personal Development
• Sport

Taster Sessions

Why not come along and try some course related activities?

Business Admin / Customer Service

Test your knowledge in office safety by taking part in our fun picture quiz.

Catering

Make your own biscuits and take them home with a recipe card.

Employability

Explore the Nextstep Careers Advice website – skills assessments, job profiles and CV templates.

Fashion & Textiles

Make a fun fashion accessory in minutes!

Functional Skills (English & Maths)

Try one of our fun Maths quizzes.

Hairdressing

Visit Salon HQ to watch a demonstration of blow drying, plaiting and braiding.

ICT

1 to 1 computer instruction to suit your level of ability.

Sport

Have a go a – wheelchair sports.

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Come along and learn how to make some tasty meals using fresh seasonal ingredients.

The course runs on a Friday (21 January until 25 March 2011 – except for 18 February)

Enrol on this 9 week course for just £45!

Download the ‘cook-in’ leaflet as a pdf (94kb)

Includes making festive accessories, gifts and cards. Sessions run on:

1 Day Workshops

3 Nov 9.30am – 12pm
17 Nov 9.30am – 12pm
24 Nov 9.30am – 12pm
1 Dec 9.30am – 12pm

2 Day Workshops

3 & 10 Nov 1 – 4pm
17 & 24 Nov 1 – 4pm
1 & 8 Dec 1 – 4pm

For adults aged 19 +
Max 10 adults per workshop (New Greenbank Learners in 2010-11 given first preference). Fees apply unless proof of recent income related benefits is shown at the workshop.

For further details:

Download ‘workshops’ leaflet as a pdf (160kb)