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Crochet - Improvers - Broadstairs Library
- Location:
- Broadstairs Library , Broadstairs
- Start date:
- 07/01/2025
- End date:
- 21/01/2025
- Level:
- Level 1
- Time:
- 10:00 - 12:00
- Duration:
- 3 sessions
- Course hours:Course hours
Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.
- 6 hours
- Day of week:
- TUE
- Tutor:
- Annie Windley
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
This is one of our Tailored learning Level 1 (Improvers) courses. This course is for learners who have not studied with us previously in the same subject area at Level 2 or above. It is also for learners who have completed their total of 120 guided learning hours at Entry level (Beginners) and wish to progress to the next level in the same subject area.
Eligible learners may enrol onto Level 1 courses in this subject area up to a maximum of 120 guided learning hours in total.
If you have already reached the maximum guided learning hours in this subject area and level, please speak to your tutor or another member of our team about your next progression steps.
This course is aimed at those who have completed a number of Beginners courses in this subject or have previous experience of working in this subject. Those with no experience of this subject should consider our range of Entry level (Beginners) courses.
Is this course for me
Our Creative Intent
Creativity is an essential aspect of human expression and plays a crucial role in fostering well-being and a sense of purpose.
The ambition of the Kent Adult Education Creative curriculum is to engage the community through an energetic and diverse programme offer planned to meet the varied needs and interests of Kent’s communities, thereby ensuring high quality learning is delivered across the county in dedicated adult education centres, online and in neighbourhood settings.
Creative courses aim to build confidence through learning, allowing students to express themselves, think critically, and collaborate with their peers. By empowering our students to become confident, imaginative, and adaptable learners, we aim to develop students' curiosity, resilience, and adaptability, preparing them for future challenges, opportunities, and personal development.
Course aims
By the end of the course you should be able to:
* Demonstrate at least 3 stitches
* Explain how to follow a crochet pattern and charts
* Produce at least 2 individual project using at least 3 more complex stitches
* Explain the health and safety considerations for the tools and resources you have used
You will also be asked to think of Personal Aims to individualise your learning experience, as well as another benefits the course may have.
What will I need for my course
Please bring a notepad and pen/pencil to your first lesso and 4mm crochet hook and at least two different colours (light colours preferred) of double knitting (DK) yarn
What can I do next
Your tutor will advise you on follow-on courses relevant to their subject.
You can attend further Improvers courses which will cover additional skills at an Improvers’ level and use those you have already learned in different ways to help perfect them or progress to Vocational or Accredited courses, where offered.
Additional Information
From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.
To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.
For Health & Safety, please do not wear open toed shoes.
It is important to note that art and craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity. Also, please make your tutor aware of any pre-existing health conditions that may impact on your learning.
If you need to bring a carer with you, or another adult please speak to the Curriculum Leader for the course.
Getting to your course
Find us
Broadstairs Library
The Broadway
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2BS
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code BRO/145176/P/PF.
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