Learning isn’t just about progressing  in the workplace; it can offer lots of other benefits including, a chance to meet new people, discover new talents, learn new skills and have fun.

Greenbank College has developed a range of short leisure based courses which are aren’t linked directly to the workplace but offer learners an opportunity to develop their skills.

Fashion & Textiles

Fashion

Basics

Introduction to a Sewing Machine
Ethical Fashion

Soft Furnishings

Soft Furnishings for Beginners
Introduction to Creative Cushion Covers
Advanced Soft Furnishings

Machine Embroidery

Machine Embroidery for Beginners
Sampling Machine Embroidery Techniques
Make a Machine Embroidered Wall Hanging

Creative Accessories

Creative Gift Making Using a Sewing Machine
Introduction to Bag Making
Make & Decorate a Shopper
Design and Make a Handbag

Creative Household Accessories

Simple Household Accessories
Advanced Household Accessories

Garment Making

Introduction to Garment Making – Simple Trousers
Make and Embellish a Simple Skirt or Waistcoat
Make and Embellish a Summer Dress

Textiles

Felt Making

Felt Making for Beginners
Simple Felted Accessories
Advanced Felt Making

Simple Fabric Printing

Introduction to Fabric Printing
Make a Printed Wall Hanging
Print Your Own Household Textiles

Creative Knitting & Crochet

Introduction to Basic Creative Knitting
Creative Knitted Accessories
Advanced Creative Knitting
Crochet for Beginners

Advanced Textile Decoration

Experimental Textiles – Silk Painting & Batik
Experimental Textiles – Stencilling and Screen Printing
Experimental textiles – Block and Transfer Printing and Fabric Manipulation

General Crafts

Clay Crafts
Paper Crafts
Fabric Crafts
Seasonal Crafts (week commencing Monday 31 October 2011)

Hairdressing & Beauty

Introduction into Hairdressing, Make Up and Nails (NS)

Information Technology

Facebook & Twitter
Shopping Online and Comparison Websites
My First Computer Lesson
My 1st YouTube Movie
How to Improve and Share Digital Photos
Google and Internet-email
Skype
Introduction to eBay

Miscellaneous

Wine Appreciation (NS)

Catering

Fun to Cook
Baking for Beginners (NS)

NS – Nightschool Wednesday 6 – 8.30pm