Yoga 0930hrs - 1100hrs Beginners |
Each class consists of a relaxation period, a period of tuning into the breath and various Yoga postures. We will learn how to be more aware of body sensations and how different parts of the body have an effect on each other and on wholeness and harmony of the whole. (Please bring a yoga mat, wear stretchy clothing and be prepared to work with bare feet. ) | Tutor: Margit Whitton Main Hall |
Contrasting Sussex Landscapes 1000hrs - 1200hrs |
Sussex has a wide range of landscapes, rural and urban, Weald and Downland, historic and modern. This course uses slides and documents, literature and personal experience, maps and field trips to look in detail at contrasting landscapes across the county. Suitable for all levels, only requirement is a love of Sussex! | Tutor: Geoffrey Mead GB Room |
Other Folk and Ourselves: An Introduction to Social Anthropology 1300hrs - 1500hrs |
How do people live together? How do they make families and define enemies? A look at kinship, kingship, ritual and work and the ways they make us human. | Tutor: Claudia Gould Round Room |
Drawing and Painting for All 1400hrs - 1600hrs |
This is a structured course which is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. We start with basic drawing skills, working through most media and finishing with oil painting; demonstrations and gentle guidance are given in each medium. Lessons include colour theory and mixing, perspective, portrait and life drawing. And once a year we do a “Big Picture”, where we take a major work of art and each paint a small square. | Tutor: Lucy Parker Youth Hall |
Art - Marine & Landscape Watercolour Technique 1500hrs - 1700hrs |
The course, taught by a local marine artist and illustrator, is open to beginners and experienced students and consists of initial drawing, composition and watercolour technique. Students may work on their own project or one set by the artist who will individually guide students through their projects and will give in-depth demonstrations. (Enquiries: (Telephone 01273 390062) | Tutor: Mick Bensley GB Room |
The Russian Revolution: The collapse of the Romanov Empire and its impact on post WW1 Europe 1900hrs - 2100hrs |
We shall explore how Russia was transformed from a semi-feudal autocracy into the first communist superpower in the space of two anarchic weeks, and how its unexpected emergence shaped the assumptions on which the post-Versailles European map was redrawn. | Tutor: David Hutcheson Round Room |
French - Beginners 0915hrs - 1045hrs |
This is your chance to learn to speak and understand basic French well enough to communicate with confidence. Come and see how quickly you can progress and enjoy so much more your contact with French people and your travels in France. Based on the BBC language programmes. | Tutor: Adrian Hilton Round Room |
French - Intermediate 1100hrs - 1230hrs |
This is just the opportunity you need to revisit and build on the French you already know, firm up on the basics and extend your ability to express yourself. Great choice of topics and a great way of improving your fluency. Based on the BBC French language programmes. | Tutor: Adrian Hilton Round Room |
French - Advanced 1315hrs - 1445hrs |
This is a must for those of you with already a fair command of the language who are keen to expand your knowledge and express yourself with a greater degree of sophistication on a variety of contemporary topics largely drawn from the French media. | Tutor: Adrian Hilton Round Room |
Bridge and Supervised Bridge for Improvers Improvers 0930hrs - 1230hrs |
Improve your play and bidding. Intermediate standard. Mostly play with instruction. Come along and make new friends. For Beginners - Instruction on ACOL bidding. Friendly Class | Tutor: Norman Hardy Main Hall |
A Walk through the History of Jazz 1400hrs - 1600hrs |
Jazz transports us through the fascinating social history of America from the late 19th century and onwards into the blossoming international music scene. We will begin by considering its sources. We shall listen to and discuss recordings, exploring the notion of participation as performer and as audience or witnesses – that other half of the equation, and for those who wish to participate we will also make our own. No prior musical experience is necessary. | Tutor: Paul Nieman Youth Hall |
Art - Marine & Landscape Watercolour Technique 1500hrs - 1700hrs |
The course, taught by a local marine artist and illustrator, is open to beginners and experienced students and consists of initial drawing, composition and watercolour technique. Students may work on their own project or one set by the artist who will individually guide students through their projects and will give in-depth demonstrations. (Enquiries: (Telephone 01273 390062) | Tutor: Mick Bensley GB Room |
Photography - Composure and Exposure 1900hrs - 2100hrs |
This beginner’s course is designed to give you a firm working knowledge of your camera, whether digital SLR or film SLR. It will develop your technical understanding of photography, whilst guiding you creatively. The course will also look at professional contemporary photographers as a source of reference and inspiration. The course will provide handouts for all the technical side of photography. Please bring a digital or film SLR camera. | Tutor: Chrissie Mann Main Hall |
Rediscovering Latin 0915hrs - 1045hrs |
We have much in common with our Roman ancestors – our pursuit of luxury, exotic travels, fine wining and dining, extreme entertainments plus our historical heritage and of course the language – the bedrock of our own. If you never had the opportunity to do Latin before (or not since your O level days), it’s not too late to give it a try or second chance. Language studies are based on the Cambridge Latin course. | Tutor: Adrian Hilton Round Room |
French Music from Berlioz to Messiaen* 0930hrs - 1130hrs |
The period 1830-1930 was a particularly fruitful one for the development of French music. Many outstanding works composed by a wide variety of composers now hold a firm place in the repertoire. This course will examine French music written during this period in its cultural and historical context. No specialist knowledge is required for this course – just an interest in listening to music and finding out more about its background. CCE non-accredited course. | Tutor: Peter Copley GB Room |
Restoration and Revolution: Britian 1689-1760* 1030hrs - 1230hrs |
After revolution came restoration. This interesting, exciting period witnessed foundation of the Bank of England, first Prime Minister, growth of London and trade, science, coffee houses, sash windows, and first newspapers. CCE non-accredited course. | Tutor: Sarah Tobias Main Hall |
Italian Language and Culture 1100hrs - 1230hrs |
Learn Italian on a journey through Italy’s magnificent culture from Botticelli to Berlusconi, Pasta to Prada, Tosca to Toscanini, Ferrara to Ferrari, the Madonna to the Mafia and much more. Fine for beginners, those with a little knowledge or plain Italophiles. Based on the BBC Italian language programmes. | Tutor: Adrian Hilton Round Room |
Farms and Cottages in the Historic Sussex Landscape 1900hrs - 2100hrs |
The course will consider the historical context of the homes and lifestyle of those who lived in the Sussex Landscape from the 14th century to the end of the 17th century, by considering the construction techniques used, and how they evolved to satisfy the changing needs of family life. | Tutor: Mike Standing Youth Hall |
Burning Issues of the Day 1930hrs - 2130hrs |
A wide-ranging review of political and economic developments, here and around the world. All course members can suggest topics and join in our lively and friendly discussion. | Tutor: Arthur Collins GB Room |
19th Century French Art: David to Impressionism* 0945hrs - 1145hrs |
A look at painting in nineteenth century France including Manet, Degas and the Symbolists, from academic concerns to Impressionism. There will be a gallery visit to the National Gallery and the Courtauld Institute. CCE non-accredited course. | Tutor: Jackie Parry GB Room |
Rome & Byzantium: Constantine to Charlemagne* 1000hrs - 1200hrs |
This fascinating and compelling course will compare and contrast the origins and development of Rome and Byzantium (Constantinople), the centres of two of the ancient world’s greatest civilisations, Roman and Byzantine. (There will be a field trip (Grade 2) to the Victoria and Albert Museum to be arranged by the tutor in consultation with the students. The cost of the field trip & museum entrance fees is not included in the course fee.) CCE non-accredited course. | Tutor: Michael Hughes Main Hall |
Medieval Monasteries* 1000hrs - 1200hrs |
What did our monasteries look like in the Middle Ages? What was it like to be a monk or nun 600-800 years ago? Come and find out through this fascinating course. (There will be a field trip, details to be agreed at the first session. The cost of the field trip will be in addition to the course fee.) CCE non-accredited course. | Tutor: Michael Hughes Main Hall |
The History of Christmas 1100hrs - 1300hrs |
The origins and history of Christmas customs from early Pagan times, Tudor banquets, Shakespearean revels and entertainments of a Georgian, Regency and Victorian Christmas as viewed by Jane Austen, the Brontes, Charles Dickens, and others. We also look at a Sussex Christmas and Twentieth Century celebrations from Edwardian to ‘Roaring Twenties’, Thirties and see how the austerities of wartime brought about much ingenuity! (5 weeks only: 11th November – 9th December 2010) | Tutor: Sarah Tobias Round Room |
Sketching and Drawing 1400hrs - 1600hrs |
What is the difference between a sketch and a drawing and what are their different uses? By learning the technical skills involved you will discover how best to interpret what you see with how you feel, and how your sketch or drawing is unique to you alone. | Tutor: Amanda Davidson Youth Hall |
Spanish for Beginners 1400hrs - 1600hrs |
A gentle introduction to Spanish for those who have little or no knowledge of the language. The class will be based on useful everyday conversation with a focus on being able to communicate actively in different situations. | Tutor: Ron Bailham Round Room |
Exploring Family History 1400hrs - 1600hrs |
Always wanted to find out about your family’s history? This course will show newcomers to this fascinating hobby how to start researching your ancestry using both paper and internet sources. A day’s visit to the National Archives at Kew forms part of this course. (Travel fares not included.) | Tutor: Pat Simons Main Hall |
Further Family History 1400hrs - 1600hrs |
Family tree just a skeleton? Confident with the basics but want more? Come along and see what other records are available to help you put some flesh on those bones – wills, the armed forces, newspapers and many more. Internet sources also covered. A day’s visit to the National Archives at Kew forms part of this course. (Tuition but not fares included in fees.) | Tutor: Pat Simons Main Hall |
Creative Crafts 1700hrs - 1900hrs |
An exploration of the many skills that we know of as “craft”. Term I will be a taster course in silk/glass and ceramic painting, embroidery/needlepoint and knitting, printing and modelling in clay. Term II will allow you to choose and develop one discipline in a project of your choice. (A small weekly fee may be required towards the cost of materials.) | Tutor: Amanda Davidson Youth Hall |
Gardening - Minimum input, Maximum effect 1900hrs - 2100hrs |
This course should equip you with the knowledge to tackle your garden with confidence, plant with flair, prune those shrubs skilfully, divide perennials at the best time of year and multiply favourite plants. We will cover time-saving techniques and using less water. (This 10-week course will be repeated in the Spring Term if there is sufficient interest) | Tutor: Sue Craske Round Room |
Creative Writing: Autobiography and Fiction* 1900hrs - 2100hrs |
This practical course will offer you skills and insights required to transform personal experience into memoir, autobiography, non-fiction and creative fiction. CCE accredited course – 24 credits at Level 1. | Tutor: Claudia Gould GB Room |
Line and Letter 0930hrs - 1130hrs |
Illustrate your own poems, stories or diary from storyboard to finished printed imagery, using calligraphy, screen printing, mono- and press-printing. This series of classes will be taught jointly by Mike Jerrome and Amanda Davidson. Requirements: large poster pens, dip-nibs including Shadow/Scroll, soft pencils, large rule, sharp knife, paper and drawing board (A3 size or larger). | Tutors: Amanda Davidson and Mike Jerrome Main Hall |
Painting and Drawing for Pleasure 1400hrs - 1600hrs |
This mixed media class covers all media and subject matter from life drawing to illustration in pastel or paint. An informal class aimed at all levels, but designed gradually to instil confidence in your own style of Art. | Tutor: Amanda Davidson Youth Hall |
Wildlife and Farming on the South Downs 1000hrs - 1200hrs |
Blue butterflies, skylarks, orchids and cornfield wild flowers are just some of the species that have developed and co-existed with farming over time. Are farmers the 'bad guys' or do they protect and enhance habitats for future generations? Find out through illustrated lectures and discussion. | Tutor:Sarah McKenzie GB Room |
