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Arts and crafts for wellbeing
For anyone wanting some creative time out in a supportive and friendly environment.
You can try something new and get tips on developing your confidence and techniques
with our expert tutors. We offer a range of courses for all abilities whether you are a total
beginner or have some experience.
All courses are for 6 weeks. Contact the local adult community education centre for
more information and to book a place.
Art – Painting and Drawing Sugarcraft
Develop your drawing and Learn how to create
painting skills in a variety of wonderful sugarcraft
techniques including decorations to make your
watercolour, acrylics, oil, cakes extra special
charcoal, inks, pencil and £79/£70/£40
mixed media Clay Cross ACE Centre
£79/£71/£40 Starts Wednesday 08 January and
Clay Cross ACE Centre 26 February
Starts Tuesday 07 January and 25 February 7pm to 9pm
9.45am to 11.45am Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield Starts Friday 10 January and 28 February
Starts Tuesday 07 January and 25 February 10am to 12noon
10am to 12noon or 1pm to 3pm
Starts Friday 10 January and 28 February
10am to 12noon
Pottery
Develop the skills to work with clay to
produce a variety of individually designed
Floristry pieces of work
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Discover and learn which flowers and foliage Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February
to use to make beautiful arrangements as 12.45pm to 2.45pm NEW!
gifts for family and friends or for your home £57/£50/£17
£72/£65/£36 Starts Tuesday 07 January and 25 February
Bolsover ACE Centre 9.45am to 11.45am or 7pm to 9pm
Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February Starts Wednesday 08 January and
12.45pm to 2.45pm 26 February
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield 9.45am to 11.45am or 1pm to 3pm or
Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February 7pm to 9pm
9.30am to 11.30am £79/£71/£40
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Weaving
Anyone who wants to learn
the colourful and creative
art of weaving, using table
looms to explore different
weaving techniques and
stitches. This course is
suitable for beginners
£57/£50/£17
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February
9.45am to 11.45am
Sewing and Home Crafts for Pleasure
and Wellbeing
Learn how to make clothes for yourself and
family, soft furnishing for your home including
curtains; pelmets; cushions; blinds; bed linen;
garment making and/or alterations, recycling Upholstery
old clothes and fabric Learn how to upholster a project of your
£79/£71/£40 choice; how to select the best materials for
Bolsover ACE Centre the project; how to use a selection of tools; a
Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February range of skills and techniques
10am to 12noon
Starts Wednesday 08 January and £79/£71/£40
26 February Clay Cross ACE Centre
6.30pm to 8.30pm Starts Wednesday 08 January and
Starts Thursday 09 January and 27 February 26 February
9.30am to 11.30am 4pm to 6pm or 7pm to 9pm
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Starts Tuesday 07 January and 25 February Creative Textile Workshops
9.30am to 11.30am
Develop knowledge and
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield skills in tools, materials
Starts Wednesday 08 January and
26 February and a range of different
7pm to 9pm textile techniques
including appliqué,
Patchwork and Quilting felting, beading and
buttons, dying, tassels
Learn how to develop skills and confidence to and edging and printing. Embellish
produce patchwork and or/quilting for the cushions or design wall hangings and
home and/or garment making. There will be pictures
an emphasis on recycling old clothes and
£79/£71/£40
fabrics
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield
£79/£71/£40 Starts Tuesday 07 January and 25 February
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield 1pm to 3pm
Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February Starts Friday 10 January and 28 February
10am to 12noon 10am to 12noon or 1pm to 3pm
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Fitness, health and wellbeing
Getting active is one of the best ways that you can improve your overall health and
wellbeing. Regular exercise not only improves the way you feel on a daily basis but can
also prevent some serious health conditions.
We offer a range of fitness courses for all levels of fitness and abilities.
All courses are for 6 weeks. Contact Clay Cross Adult Community Education Centre
for more information and to book a place.
Cookery – No Carb, Low Carb NEW
Trying to eat fewer carbs? Come and join
this 6 week course which will introduce you
to ‘no carb, low carb’ recipes. With guidance
from our experienced tutor, gain the
confidence to recreate what you have
learned at home
£57/£50/£17
Tap Dancing
Bolsover ACE Centre
Starts Thursday 09 January and 27 February Discover and learn how tap dancing can
9.30am to 11.30am build strength in your legs and feet in
addition to increasing flexibility in the hips,
knees and ankles
£40/£36/£20
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Starts Wednesday 08 January and
26 February
6pm to 7pm (Intermediate)
Starts Wednesday 08 January and
26 February
Keep Fit 7pm to 8pm (Beginners)
Discover and learn how to develop fitness
through movement and maintain your
mobility, balance and mental co-ordination
£40/£36/£20
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February
10am to 11am
Yoga
Discover and learn how yoga can and
improve your posture, flexibility and
wellbeing
£59/£53/£30
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February
1.30pm to 3pm
This course is on special offer! Book with a friend who hasn’t learned with us before or
4 not learned with us in the past 3 years and buy one place, get one free!
February half term
activities
Bolsover Adult Community Education Centre – 01629 537912
Sugarcraft Workshop
Aprons and babies’ bibs.
Monday 17 February 10am to 3pm
Fees: £30 (some resources included)
Creative Recycled Crafts for Families
FREE fun creative session to share with your family
Wednesday 19 February, 10am to 12noon
Watercolour Painting Workshop
Wednesday 19 February, 10am to 3pm
Fees: £29/£25/£9
Holmewood Training and Skills for
Construction Centre, Clay Cross –
01629 537108
Garden Fantastic Zero Plastic!
Learn how to make planters from a variety of designs
using upcycled wooden pallets. Let your design skills
loose in our large workshop with solid workbenches.
All tools and equipment and materials supplied.
Wednesday 19 February, 10am to 3pm
Fees: £24/£21/£7
This course is on special offer! Book with a friend who hasn’t learned with us before or
not learned with us in the past 3 years and buy one place, get one free!
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Making Choices
Plan your learning
journey
FREE advice for anyone who wants
to get into learning, to help you to:
■ choose what courses you want
to do in the future
■ increase your confidence in
making decisions
■ know your skills in English, maths, ICT
and employability
■ set up your own learning plan
Ask at your local adult community education centre to
find out more and book onto a session.
Did you know…?
Learners enrolling onto vocational qualifications up to
Level 2 who are employed and earn less than £16,009.50
per year are entitled to full fee remission (you can come
on the course for FREE!). To confirm eligibility, you must
provide a wage slip dated within three months of the
learning start date, or current employment contract, which
states your gross monthly/annual wages. Contact your
local centre for more information.
Look out for the symbol throughout this brochure
to see which courses this applies to.
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Recycling Craft Workshops
Our new recycling craft workshops are all about
exchanging ideas and enthusiasm to make
something new out of something old. Have great
fun and be inspired by the many ways you can
re-use unwanted stuff. Our workshops introduce
you to fantastic ways to transform unwanted
things into something to cherish. Each session has
a theme (e.g. paper, textile, jam jars, plastic bottles),
tips on how to recycle effectively and projects to have a go at. With
wonderful creative ideas and lots of tips come along and have a go.
Bolsover ACE Centre
Starts Thursday 09 January and 27 February, 9.30am to 11.30am
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February, 9.30am to 11.30am
£43/£38/£13
Acting 4 Life – Performance
Skills for Beginners
If you’re new to the performing arts this unique
course offers lots of opportunities for you to explore
your creativity in a fun and friendly environment.
Learning to work with and use performance
techniques is a great way to build self-confidence,
release creative potential and improve life skills.
Bolsover ACE Centre
Starts Wednesday 08 January and 26 February, 1.30am to 3pm
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Starts Wednesday 08 January and 26 February, 10.30am to 12noon
£43/£38/£13
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Easter activities and
DIY wedding
Bolsover Adult Community Education Centre – 01629 537912
Wednesday 08 April and Thursday 09 April
Save money and make your own unique wedding decorations at a
fraction of the cost.
Floral (Floristry)
Hand-tie bridal bouquet, button holes, child’s wand
and corsage
Wednesday 08 April, 12.30pm to 3.30pm
£30 (some resources included)
Sugarcraft Cookie Favours
Wednesday 08 April, 10am to 3pm
£30 (some resources included)
Sewing Crafts
Ring cushion, chair decorations, etc.
Thursday 09 April, 1pm to 3pm
£15 (some resources included – not the rings!)
Calligraphy
Thursday 09 April, 10am to 3pm
£40 (all resources included)
Wedding Photography
Thursday 09 April, 10am to 1pm
£25
Watercolour Painting Workshop
Wednesday 08 April, 10am to 3pm
£24/£21/£7
Family Learning – Easter Crafts
FREE fun creative session to share with your family
Decorate a bun, make an Easter basket and more
Wednesday 08 April, 9.30am to 11.30am
This course is on special offer! Book with a friend who hasn’t learned with us before
8 or not learned with us in the past 3 years and buy one place, get one free!
Languages
Going to France or Spain this year on holiday?
Come and learn some of the language.
Courses are for 6 weeks. Contact the local adult community education
centre for more information and to book a place.
Spanish for Beginners
Bolsover ACE Centre
£57/£50/£17
Starts Wednesday 08 January and 26 February
6pm to 8pm
Spanish – All Abilities
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield
£79/£71/£40
Starts Thursday 09 January and 27 February
7pm to 9pm
French – All Abilities
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield
£79/£71/£40
Starts Monday 06 January and 24 February
10am to 12noon
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Learning for
young people
Programmes for young people aged
14–19 that help build confidence
and gain skills and qualifications
for the world of work.
n Lots of hands on and active learning
n Personal support and careers advice
n Maths and English to help you move on up
n Qualifications that are recognised by
employers
n Work experience
n Opportunities for enrichment activities
including trips and employer visits
throughout the year
14–19 Personalised Study Programme (available in each centre):
Part time learning in our adult classes with individual support. Plenty
of options and venues to choose from.
To find out more about these programmes and discuss your
options, contact your local adult community education centre:
Bolsover ACE Centre – 01629 537912
Clay Cross ACE Centre – 01629 537108
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield – 01629 535002
GET REAL SKILLS FOR REAL JOBS!
10Derbyshire Council County
National Careers Service
access points
FREE drop-in sessions in a variety of locations throughout Derbyshire.
Impartial information, advice and guidance from qualified Careers
Coaches to help you make decisions about work and learning.
Bolsover ACE Centre – Wednesdays, 10am to 12noon
n
Clay Cross ACE Centre – Thursdays, 1pm to 3.30pm
n
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield – Mondays, 1pm to 3.30pm
n
Shirebrook ACE Centre – Fridays, 10am to 12noon
n
One to one appointments are also available.
Contact 01629 532430 for more information.
Making the most of
6 week
your digital camera introduction
£79/£71/£40 course
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Starts Wednesday 08 January and
26 February
6.30pm to 8.30pm
11Be your own boss!
Are you unemployed and thinking about
self-employment? We can provide the advice
and guidance you’ll need to get started.
Book your FREE place on our two day Being
your Own Boss workshop. Places are available
at our adult community education centres
across Derbyshire.
Our fun, engaging and informative workshops
are delivered by qualified Business Advisors
and on successful completion, you will gain a
nationally recognised qualification.
Topics include:
n Key considerations of starting a business
n Preparations before you start
n Managing money, accessing funding
For more information, get in touch on 01629 537108 or
claycross.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk
Hunloke ACE Centre,
Chesterfield
Key to centre facilities
Bolsover ACE Centre
Level/ramped entrance Lift available
Disabled persons toilet Disabled persons car
parking
Shirebrook ACE Centre
Facilities for deaf people Crèche facilities
Facilities for blind/
partially sighted WiFi availability
Clay Cross ACE Centre
12Improve your digital skills
Do you want to improve your computer knowledge and understanding or
develop your skills further? These courses offer you the opportunity to take
a qualification at Level 1 or Level 2, or to work on
a non-qualification course.
All learners are invited to our Making Choices
session prior to starting the course to find out
your level of working and to help decide on the
options available to you.
Contact the local adult community
education centre for further information
and course fees.
Bolsover ACE Centre – 01629 537912
Course title Day(s) Time Weeks Start Date
Improve your Digital Skills Monday 9.30am to 11.30am 20 06/01/2020
Improve your Digital Skills Monday 1pm to 3pm 20 06/01/2020
Improve your Digital Skills Thursday 1pm to 3pm 30 09/01/2020
Clay Cross ACE Centre – 01629 537108
Course title Day(s) Time Weeks Start Date
Advance your Digital Skills Monday 9:30am to 11.30am 36 06/01/2020
Improve your Digital Skills Tuesday 9.30am to 11.30am 36 07/01/2020
Advance your Digital Skills Tuesday 1pm to 3pm 36 07/01/2020
Improve your Digital Skills
Tuesday 5pm to 7pm 36 07/01/2020
for Work
Improve your Digital Skills Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am 36 08/01/2020
Improve your Digital Skills Wednesday 1pm to 3pm 36 08/01/2020
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield – 01629 535002
Course title Day(s) Time Weeks Start Date
Improve your Digital Skills Monday 9.30am to 11.30am 36 06/01/2020
Advance your Digital Skills Monday 9.30am to 11.30am 36 06/01/2020
Improve your Digital Skills Monday 1pm to 3pm 36 06/01/2020
Advance your Digital Skills Tuesday 9.30am to 11.30am 36 07/01/2020
Improve your Digital Skills
Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am 36 08/01/2020
for Work
13Build a
career in
construction
Gain essential skills for working in the industry and work towards a
nationally recognised qualification. Learn from our specialist tutors in
our construction trades centre in Holmewood, near Clay Cross.
Multiple Skills Level 1: Hands on course to learn a variety of
construction crafts.
Bricklaying
n n Tiling
Plastering
n n Decorating
Laying slabs
n n Guttering
For more information, contact 01629 537108 or email
claycross.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk
Holmewood Training and Construction Centre – 01629 537108
Course title Day(s) Time Wks Start Date
Construction Skills (Multi)
Wednesday/Thursday 9.30am to 4pm 12 08/01/2020
Level 1
These courses may be free if you are employed and earn less than £16,009.50 per year.
14ESOL (English for Speakers
of other Languages)
Our ESOL (English for Speakers of other
Languages) courses are for anyone whose first
language is not English. Course content is
related to everyday life and work.
There are no entry requirements but all
students will need a short assessment and
interview before they can enrol.
Get in touch with the local adult
community education centre for more
information.
Bolsover ACE Centre – 01629 537912
Course Fee Fee Fee
Day(s) Time Wks Start Date
title A B C
Wednesday and 11am to 2pm and Contact centre for
ESOL 24 06/01/2020
Thursday 9.30am to 11.30am details
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield – 01629 535002
Course Fee Fee Fee
Day(s) Time Wks Start Date
title A B C
Contact centre for
ESOL Thursday 1pm to 3pm 20 07/01/2020
details
Contact centre for
ESOL Thursday 1pm to 3pm 20 07/01/2020
details
Doe Lea Resource Centre, Chesterfield – 01629 535002
Course Fee Fee Fee
Day(s) Time Wks Start Date
title A B C
Monday and 9.30am to Contact centre for
ESOL 30 04/01/2020
Friday 11.30am details
Shirebrook ACE Centre – 01629 537576
Course Fee Fee Fee
Day(s) Time Wks Start Date
title A B C
9.15am to Contact centre for
ESOL Tuesday 20 07/01/2020
11.15am details
11.15am to Contact centre for
ESOL Tuesday 20 07/01/2020
1.15pm details
15Thinking of working with
children or young adults?
Working with children and young people is a fulfilling and
rewarding career. If you are thinking about working
in childcare or would like to update or progress your
skills, we have a range of course on offer this Spring.
For all Level 2 and Level 3 courses you will be
required to have English and maths qualifications.
Please bring them with you to the information session
you attend.
Get in touch with the local adult community education centre for more
information and to book on an information session.
Clay Cross ACE Centre – 01629 537108
Course title Day(s) Time Wks Fee A Fee B Fee C Start Date
Children and Young
9.15am to Contact centre for
People’s Workforce Tuesday 72 07/01/2020
12.45pm details
Social Care Level 3
Supporting
12.45pm to Contact centre for
Teaching and Learning Tuesday 34 07/01/2020
3.15pm details
in Schools Level 2
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield – 01629 535002
Course title Day(s) Time Wks Fee A Fee B Fee C Start Date
Childcare Information 9.30am to
Wednesday 1 FREE FREE FREE 12/02/2020
Session 11.30am
Specialist Support for
Contact centre for
Teaching and Learning Monday 1pm to 4pm 48 06/01/2020
details
in Schools Level 3
Supporting
Contact centre for
Teaching and Learning Thursday 6pm to 8.30pm 34 09/01/2020
details
in Schools Level 2
Specialist Support for
Contact centre for
Teaching and Learning Thursday 6pm to 9pm 48 09/01/2020
details
in Schools Level 3
Children and Young
People’s Mental Thursday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 12 £85 £32 £32 09/01/2020
Health Awareness
Children's Learning
9.15am to Contact centre for
and Development Friday 72 18/01/2020
12.15pm details
(EYE) Level 3
Understanding Autism 9.30am to
Friday 12 £85 £32 £32 10/01/2020
Level 2 12noon
These courses may be free if you are employed and earn less than £16,009.50 per year.
You may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of this course.
16 Subject to availability.Move into work
Aimed at all levels of learners who would like to develop
skills and knowledge in preparation for employment or
further study in childcare or catering.
Bolsover ACE Centre – 01629 537912
Course title Day(s) Time Wks Fee A Fee B Fee C Start Date
Move into Working
9.30am to Contact centre for
in the Catering Wednesday 10 08/01/2020
11.30am details
Sector
Clay Cross ACE Centre – 01629 537108
Course title Day(s) Time Wks Fee A Fee B Fee C Start Date
Move into Working
9.30am to Contact centre for
in the Childcare Tuesday 10 07/01/2020
11.30am details
Sector
Move into Working
9.30am to Contact centre for
in the Catering Wednesday 10 08/01/2020
11.30am details
Sector
How to Manage your Stress
n Do you know what the symptoms of your stress are?
n How to develop coping strategies for your stress?
n Are you emotionally resilient?
n How do you cope with difficult situations?
Clay Cross ACE Centre – 01629 537108
Course title Day(s) Time Wks Fee A Fee B Fee C Start Date
How to Manage Contact centre for
Tuesday 1pm to 4pm 4 14/01/2020
your Stress details
Developing Confidence
for Work and Education
This course will help you build your confidence for the move to work or
education.
Clay Cross ACE Centre – 01629 537108
Course title Day(s) Time Wks Fee A Fee B Fee C Start Date
Developing
Contact centre for
Confidence for Work Tuesday 1pm to 4pm 4 25/02/2020
details
and Education
These courses may be free if you are employed and earn less than £16,009.50 per year.
17Achieve your potential in English and maths n FREE courses n Skills to help you in everyday life n Join at any time for many classes n Small, friendly groups n Work at your own pace n Gain nationally recognised qualifications All learners attend a Making Choices session prior to starting the course to find out their level of working and to help decide on the options available. Contact your local adult community education centre for more information. 18
Bolsover ACE Centre – 01629 537912
Course title Day(s) Time Weeks Start Date
Maths for Adults Monday 1pm to 3pm 30 06/01/2020
Maths for Adults Wednesday 1pm to 3pm 30 08/01/2020
English for Adults Wednesday 9.15am to 11.15am 30 08/01/2020
English Improvers Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am 30 08/01/2020
Clay Cross ACE Centre – 01629 537108
Course title Day(s) Time Weeks Start Date
English for Adults Tuesday 9.30am to 11.30am 30 07/01/2020
English for Adults Tuesday 1pm to 3pm 30 07/01/2020
English for Adults Wednesday 1pm to 3pm 30 08/01/2020
Maths for Adults Monday 9.30am to 11.30am 30 06/01/2020
Maths for Adults Monday 1pm to 3pm 30 06/01/2020
Maths for Adults Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am 30 08/01/2020
Hunloke ACE Centre, Chesterfield – 01629 535002
Course title Day(s) Time Weeks Start Date
English Improvers Tuesday 9.30am to 12noon 30 07/01/2020
English for Adults Thursday 10am to 12noon 30 09/01/2020
Maths for Adults Wednesday 1pm to 3pm 30 08/01/2020
Shirebrook ACE Centre – 01629 537576
Course title Day(s) Time Weeks Start Date
English for Adults Tuesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm 30 07/01/2020
English for Adults Tuesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm 30 07/01/2020
Maths for Adults Tuesday 9.30am to 11.30am 30 07/01/2020
Staveley Town Council (book via Hunloke ACE Centre) – 01629 535002
Course title Day(s) Time Weeks Start Date
English for Adults Wednesday 1pm to 3pm 30 08/01/2020
Maths for Adults Thursday 1pm to 3pm 30 09/01/2020
19Course fees explained booking or payment this term. Please contact the
relevant adult community education centre to
Some of our qualification courses are free; others
enquire or book on a course.
have a full fee and a lower ‘concessions’ rate for
those on certain benefits. This may vary for Payments can be made in person and some
different courses. For many of our ‘learning for centres can also take card payments by phone.
pleasure’ courses we use three different fee bands: For some courses you may be able to pay in
• Fee A: full fee instalments; please ask when booking.
• Fee B: Derbyshire Gold Card holders Please note: for many of our qualification courses
• Fee C: concessions for those on certain there is an early withdrawal fee to cover our costs.
benefits/allowances – please ask for details
There may be additional costs on some courses Support available
for materials and exam/accreditation fees. This Talk to us about your needs when enquiring
about a course – we will always work to meet the
should be indicated. If in doubt, please ask.
needs of each learner. If you are experiencing
Advanced Learner Loans financial difficulties, you may be able to apply for
For some of our Level 3 courses you may be able help with exam fees or other costs. Some of our
to apply for a learner loan. You will be given centres have a crèche, or we may be able to help
information about whether your course is you with a childminder or nursery place.
eligible and how to apply. For detailed information about the support we
can provide, visit derbyshire.gov.uk/theguide
How to book and pay or contact the centre.
Due to a major change of our information and All additional support provided is based on individual
booking systems we are unable to offer online assessment.
Adult community education centres
Chesterfield – Hunloke – 01629 535002 hunloke.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk
Bolsover – 01629 537912 bolsover.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk
Shirebrook – 01629 537576 shirebrook.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk
Clay Cross – 01629 537108 claycross.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk
For further information or to get a copy in a
community language, on audio tape or in large print,
please contact your local centre.
derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation
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