Adult Education Courses Beauty Treatments This practical, fun and sociable course runs for 5 weeks and each week a salon-type treatment is taught such as facial, manicure, pedicure, waxing, hot stone massage and Indian head massage. All equipment provided, but students provide their own towels. The course is run by Julie Anstey, who has worked in the holistic and beauty industries for over 15 years and has been teaching within various adult education centres since 2003. A very popular course, booking ahead advised.  Aromatherapy and Massage During the 5 week course you will learn the history of aromatherapy and its uses to treat common ailments, as well as other uses of essential oils on the body and around the home. Each week we cover at least two essential oils and the tutor demonstrates an aromatherapy massage to include the hand and arms; facial; Indian head massage; back massage and legs and feet. During the 2nd part of each lesson students practice the massage on each other. All equipment is provided, but students bring their own towels. The courses are run by Julie Anstey, who has worked in the holistic and beauty industries for over 15 years and has been teaching within various adult education centres since 2003. As with all courses booking well in advance is advised. Employment Skills If you would like help in: * Writing letters for job applications * Filling in job application forms * Writing a CV * Searching for employment * Interview techniques * Confidence building * Finding what course to take to help you get the job you want One to one appointments on a Tuesday 12.30 - 2.30 pm to help you improve your chances of employment. To make an appointment contact Lisa Brooks on 023 8091 7585 Cyber Cafe - Mondays 9.30 - 11.30am Term Time Only Come along and make use of our computer suite. You can email friends, use the internet or study for your classes. This session is run by volunteers. No prior booking necessary. Digital Camera Club Bring your camera and join us as we learn how to take, send, adjust and print photograghs. Whether you are new to digital cameras or have lots of hints and tips to share, join us every Thursday in the ICT Suite between 10.15am - 12.15 (beginners) or 1pm - 3pm for more advanced users. Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 - Enhancing your Photographs Using Adobe's latest software Photoshop Elements 10, you will learn how to combine two or more images, retouch images, remove unwanted features, use filters, remove red eye, and much much more. 5 week course. Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 - Creative Photoshop Using Adobe's latest software Photoshop Elements 10, you will learn how to create a composite by placing one image in another, work with layers, create and use brushes to add additional elements, explore text effects and design a poster of your choice. 5 week course.     Computing for beginners The aim of the course is to help students get started with computers. This course is for complete beginners and students do not need to have a computer of their own. There will be some demonstrations and presentations to the whole class, and lots of opportunity to practise. Students learn at their own pace. Students will learn how to use a mouse; enter text with the keyboard; save and print work; and begin to use the internet. This is a fun course, and there are no tests and no exams. Students encouraged to take notes. Computing for Improvers The aim of the course is for students to develop their skills in using a computer. Students do not need any formal qualifications to join the course, but some experience of using a computer is essential ie how to use a mouse, enter text using the keyboard, and saving and printing a piece of work. For complete beginners, there are more appropriate courses - please ask about this. There will be some demonstrations and presentations to the whole class and lots of opportunity to practise. Students learn at their own pace as they are often at different levels when the course begins. There are no tests and no exams. Students to provide pen or pencil and folder. OCN Employment Certification New for September - Do you need additional qualifications to put on your CV or to help you prepare for getting back into work? You can chose from Developing skills to Gain Employment, Using the Internet, Career Preperation, Using ICT Systems, Using Word Processing, Personal Career Planning, Preparing for Work, Time Management and Using Email. Every Wednesday (term time only) 9.30 - 11.30. Flexible attendance to suit you. Yoga for All Yoga for All is a physical yoga class using strong stretches and yoga postures to develop health and fitness, and is suitable for most beginners and non-beginners. The benefits of yoga for relaxation are well known, but it can also be used as a good physical exercise for health and fitness. Regular practice can give improved muscle tone, strength and stamina, as well as flexibility and balance. In the long term, benefits are often found in the mind and emotions as well as in the physical body with improvements such as clarity of thought and improved concentration. Benefits in relaxation and physical well-being are often felt quite quickly. Tutor Jeremy Smallwood has been practising yoga since 1980 and teaching since the mid 1980s. During the 1980s he trained in Iyengar-style yoga teaching but subsequently has developed his own ways of working, guided and influenced by his own experience and many other yoga teachers and sources. Gentle Yoga This course is specifical aimed at pregnant mums. Advocates claim it boosts mind and body and it can help women get through their pregnancy, birth and post-delivery with minimal discomfort. Tutor Jan Wise has been practising Yoga since 1991and teaching since the late 1990s. Jan came to Yoga after years of dance and many of the postures she uses are from dancing warm up routines and yoga styles influenced by dance. Art Class Please call the Centre for more info on this fun 10 week course aimed at all abilities.