Who is the course aimed at?
This is an introductory course for Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who would like to support their wellbeing, including those who are experiencing or recovering from mental ill health or people who have a learning difficulty or unemployed.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements or prior experience is needed, just an interest in supporting your wellbeing, traditional festive arts and crafts
What you will learn
An introduction to festive, rustic art and craft. This course will support your wellbeing, and guide you through the skills and techniques needed to complete your projects, including foraging for organic resources from our garden and hedgerow. We take inspiration too from different cultures and festive traditions around the world.
Learning materials
Most course resources will be provided by Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise (CARE). You may like to provide some foraged or upcycled resources of your own
Learning methods
This is a face-to-face learning course with a 'learning at home' element - you will complete 4.5 hours face to face at CARE plus 30 mins independent activities at home including reflecting on your progress and how you might develop this further next time.
Learner support
Your tutor will support you throughout the course, including help with IT skills to photograph and record your work. Transport is available from Cannock Leisure Centre; Hednesford Tesco's; Penkridge Village; Stafford Sainsbury's; The Royal Oak car park at Rising Brook. Please ask for details and times when you enrol.
How you will be assessed
At the start of your course the tutor will find out a little more about you, your previous learning, the support you may need, what you would like to achieve on the course and guide you to set some personal goals. During the course you will be asked to reflect on your learning at regular points and will receive feedback from your tutor on your progress and achievement. You will receive a personal certificate of achievement at the end of the course.
What can learners progress onto
At the end of the course we will provide information/advice on other learning opportunities/local activities/volunteering available on-line and in your community. This could include vocational skills courses in Floristry, Horticulture, Art, Green Crafts and Rural Crafting; Skills Bootcamps; or personal development in English, numeracy and digital skills.
Course provider
Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise
Course fees
This course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.
How to find out more and enrol
Carol Parkes
Tel: 07772 273033
Email: carolparkes@chaseaquaruralenterprise.com
