| Course Code |
Course title |
Course description |
Date |
Time |
Course Tutor |
Cost |
| 170908A |
IMPROVE DISPLAY IN YOUR SCHOOL |
This much-praised course aims to consider display in a fresh light. Expert guidance on practical, valuable and time-saving approaches. |
17 September 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 170908B |
ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 1: Drawing |
The first in a series of 5 enjoyable and practical workshops. Drawing is the root of all art. Come and try some unusual ideas using varied materials and take away a creation to be proud of. |
17 September 2008 |
16.30 - 18.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 180908A |
HARVEST MATHS |
Flowers, fruits and seeds as a starter to mathematical enquiry. |
18 September 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 190908B |
HISTORY THROUGH ART/CRAFT |
A cross-curricular approach using art in practical ways including ink and candle making, wax tablets, scribing, simple Victorian toys, fresco, bas relief, carving. |
19 September 2008 |
10.00 - 12.30 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 230908A |
CREATIVE CROSS-CURRICULAR PLANNING |
“Since Enjoyment &Excellence”, we have been urged to go cross-curricular. Why? How? What are the pitfalls? |
23 September 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 240908B |
ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 2: Painting |
A chance to explore some methods completely new to you. Inspiration is taken from famous paintings, photos, objects, music... |
24 September 2008 |
16.30 - 18.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 250908A |
ADDRESSING HISTORY THROUGH DRAMA |
This short ‘taster’ course introduces fascinating ideas and approaches which everyone, confident or not, can manage with their class. |
25 September 2008 |
16.30 - 18.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 300908B |
MAKING HISTORY MORE CROSS-CURRICULAR FOR KS1 |
This course will show you how to bring those dry QCA History Topics alive. An exciting and practical workshop. |
30 September 2008 |
16.30 - 18.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 011008B |
ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 3: Printing |
We are surrounded by printing - books, photographs, stamps.... This course allows you to try all sorts of exciting methods to produce stunning results. Expect the unexpected! |
01 October 2008 |
16.30 - 18.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 021008B |
MASK MAKING |
Jane shows you a foolproof method of making masks for dramas, productions, plays or parties. |
02 October 2008 |
14.00 - 16.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 031008B |
SCIENCE THROUGH ART |
A cross-curricular approach using art in practical ways including: close observant ion, colour matching with paints & wools, photograms, clay, Plasticine printing. |
03 October 2008 |
10.00 - 12.30 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 071008B |
SINGING FOR THE TERRIFIED! |
A workshop looking at ways to help you to release your own singing voice and some practical activities to get your own class melodiously, metrically vocal! |
07 October 2008 |
16.30 - 18.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 081008A |
DESIGNING, MAPPING, PLANNING & IMPLEMENTING A KS2 CREATIVE CURRICULUM: |
Roger Cole is back at Off Centre to lead a challenging, exciting and innovative day. |
08 October 2008 |
10.00 - 16.00 |
|
£85.00 +VAT |
| 091008A |
DESIGNING & MAKING BOOKS: |
We begin with a ‘traditional’ hard-backed book, which can be made in stages by even young children, and then branch out into individual designs - breaking the barriers of shape, size and format using ribbons, beads and textiles. Take at least 2 beautiful results home. |
09 October 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 151008B |
ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 4: Textiles: |
Learn to use wools, threads and fabrics in exciting and experimental ways, both two and three dimensional. Camouflage an ant, make fabric food, weave, wind and wrap... pure tactile enjoyment and a chance to learn new skills and methods. |
15 October 2008 |
16.30 - 18.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 151008A |
ADDRESSING HISTORY THROUGH ART: |
This course, which begins with an archaeological dig, was requested and run for a Headteachers’conference. It is now repeated for those wanting a creative approach to History topics with exciting visual results. |
15 October 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 161008A |
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT: |
This popular course offers practical strategies and approaches to improve your ability to create a positive learning environment. |
16 October 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 211008A |
EXCITING WRITING: |
Jane’s highly acclaimed course has been requested by teachers all over the UK and in the Middle East. It received full marks in evaluations at Off Centre last term. A truly wide range of creative, innovative and stimulating approaches - ideas that your pupils will want to try and that you will want to teach! |
21 October 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 221008B |
ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 5: Clay |
Get to know more about this beautiful natural and versatile material. Try some unusual ideas and fascinating techniques. |
22 October 2008 |
16.30 - 18.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 221008A |
HAVING IDEAS |
Offering you a range of unusual, creative and exciting ideas and techniques which can be adapted to many topics and curriculum areas. |
22 October 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 231008A |
THE ROLE OF THE CURRICULUM LEADER |
After exploring the many aspects of Curriculum Subject Leadership, the practical implications of these will be examined and examples given. |
23 October 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 041108A |
CREATIVE EXPLORATION THROUGH ART |
Nothing around us would exist without artists. Discover what your pupils can learn through art and how it can enrich your teaching and reach the rest of the curriculum. |
04 November 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 051108A |
STORY-TELLING AS A GATEWAY TO WRITING |
Using story-telling techniques as a starting point for developing extended writing across KS1 & 2. |
05 November 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 061108A |
DRAWING IS FOR EVERYONE: |
A course for any who feel a lack of confidence in drawing skills or who enjoy drawing and would like an input of new ideas. |
06 November 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 061108B |
HISTORY FOR NQTs |
Ancient Civilisations: A workshop providing hints, tricks and solid information for NQTs faced with teaching Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and the Celts for the first time. |
06 November 2008 |
16.30 - 18.00 |
|
£40.00 +VAT |
| 111108A |
CHRISTMATHS |
Decorate your classroom and engage your class with mathematical activities for the festive season. This course is suitable for Christian and multi-faith settings. |
11 November 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 121108A |
DESIGNING, MAPPING, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING A KS1CREATIVE CURRICULUM |
Roger Cole is back at Off Centre to lead a challenging, exciting and innovative day. (Repeat of over-subscribed course) |
12 November 2008 |
10.00 - 16.00 |
|
£85.00 +VAT |
| 131108A |
CREATIVE EXPLORATION THROUGH DRAMA |
This workshop shows you how to plan sessions, handle problems and design visual aids to achieve the learning objectives you set for your class. |
13 November 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 141108A |
FELTING & BATIK: |
A delightful and relaxing course making an image in felt and a design in batik. Learn how to use both methods safely and imaginatively for yourself or to teach your children. |
14 November 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 201108A |
WORKING WITH POETRY |
Inspiring and stimulating approaches to speaking, listening to, reading and writing poetry. |
20 November 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 271108A |
MATERIALS WHICH CHANGE WITH HEAT |
Art meets Science as we explore what happens when heat is applied to clay, wax, wood, fabrics and water! Thursday 27th November 2008 10.00 – 15.00 |
27 November 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 021208A |
WORKING WITH OTHER ADULTS |
Leading teams, motivating others to work together effectively. |
02 December 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
| 031208A |
WINTER THROUGH THE ARTS |
Finish off the term and prepare for the next one with a range of stimulating ideas with a winter theme: Ice candles, ideas from an ice grotto, woven frozen twig sculptures and many more! |
03 December 2008 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
|
£75.00 +VAT |
