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Additional Learning Needs

For those with additional learning needs, to develop communication and numeracy skills and help learners meet their full potential.

Art - Drawing & painting

To develop the potential which everyone has to draw well from observation. To teach methods of drawing which are useful for oil painting and others which relate to water colour painting. To learn oil, acrylic, gouache and water colour techniques and make finished paintings in these media.

Art - Life drawing

Starting each session with a series of short poses, followed by longer poses, thereby allowing intense study.

Art - mixed media

To achieve the knowledge and skills of working with mixed media to create a piece of art.

Art for all

This course aims to improve your drawing, painting and observation skills in a relaxed atmosphere with as much one to one tuition as possible. Whilst learning basics, students are encouraged to express themselves as individuals.

Art workshop

Would you like to develop your artistic skills? Whether you are an experienced artist, a complete beginner or just fancy trying something new, we can help you explore a range of topics. Each of our workshops offers a different theme each time and is taught in a relaxed, friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Chinese brush painting

Learn basic painting techniques required to paint birds, flowers and landscapes.

Creative Textiles

Would you like to develop your creative skills using textiles? Whether you are an experienced sewer, a complete beginner or just fancy trying something new, we can help you explore a range of topics. Each of our workshops offers a different theme each time and is taught in a relaxed, friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Cwrs blasu iaith

This course is taught through the medium of Welsh Mae’r dosbarth hwn yn gyflwyniad sylfaenol byr ac yn anelu at ddysgwyr sydd heb unrhyw wybodaeth flaenorol o’r iaith. Bydd dysgwyr yn cael cyfle perffaith i gyfarfod y tiwtor a rhoi cynnig ar yr iaith cyn ymrwymo i gwrs llawn. Mae'r cwrs yn cael ei ddysgu yn y Gymraeg ac yn addas i Gymry Cymraeg a dysgwyr Cymraeg lefelau Canolradd 2 ac Uwch.

Digital skills - First steps

This is a course for those who have never used a computer but who would like to have a go. The course aims to develop some of the basic skills required to begin using a computer and tablet. This is a course for complete beginners who want to learn at their own pace in a friendly, relaxed environment. Accreditation available.

Dressmaking

This course aims to make sewing a pleasure and shows you how cut patterns, make clothes and undertake alterations.

Dressmaking and soft furnishings

This course aims to make sewing a pleasure and can cover making clothes, alterations and making curtains & cushions.

Eidaleg - Blwyddyn 1

This course is taught through the medium of Welsh Nod y cwrs hwn yw rhoi i fyfyrwyr ddealltwriaeth sylfaenol o strwythur yr iaith ac i’w galluogi i ddefnyddio’r iaith yn effeithiol mewn nifer o sefyllfaoedd bob dydd mewn gwlad lle siaredir Eidaleg. Mae’r cwrs hwn yn addas ar gyfer rheiny â dim ond gwybodaeth brin neu ddim o gwbl o’r iaith.

Emergency First Aid

Suitable for those already working or for those preparing to work. This course aims to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider, also to assess and administer initial first aid in an emergency situation. Learners are required to be 16 or over. Accreditation available.

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

QA Level 3 award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid. Some of the topics covered will be CPR; choking; seizures; minor injuries; bleeding

ESOL - Entry level (Entry 2/3)

You know a little English and want to learn more. Exam fees are additional to course fees. (1 unit per class) To join a class we need to talk to you first. Ring FREEPHONE 0808 100 3302.

ESOL - Improvers (Entry 3/Level 1)

Improve your English language skills, build on your grammar and speak with confidence. Exam fees are additional to course fees. (1 unit per class) To join a class we need to talk to you first. Ring FREEPHONE 0808 100 3302.

ESOL - Various levels

A mixed level ESOL course which provides the opportunity for students to complete a 1 credit unit at an appropriate level during the course. Learners will pay normal ESOL course fees except for Beginner Level students who will be given a concessionary fee of £0.00. To join a class we need to talk to you first. Ring FREEPHONE 0808 100 3302.

ESOL for beginners - Pre Entry/Entry 1

A general ESOL course for beginner speakers of English. Accreditation available. To join a class we need to talk to you first. Ring FREEPHONE 0808 100 3302.

Ffrangeg - Blwyddyn 1

This course is taught through the medium of Welsh Nod y cwrs hwn yw rhoi i fyfyrwyr ddealltwriaeth sylfaenol o strwythur yr iaith ac i’w galluogi i ddefnyddio’r iaith yn effeithiol mewn nifer o sefyllfaoedd bob dydd mewn gwlad lle siaredir Ffrangeg. Mae’r cwrs hwn yn addas ar gyfer rheiny â dim ond gwybodaeth brin neu ddim o gwbl o’r iaith

Food safety in catering

Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and to ensure that the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat. This course is suitable for anyone working in catering. Personal hygiene - safe food - cleaning in food premises - waste & pest control.

French - Year 5

This course aims to further develop language skills through study of advanced grammar, contemporary texts and recordings and aspects of modern culture. Improve fluency and comprehension in an open and friendly atmosphere. Students should have studied the language for a minimum of 3-4 years.

GCSE English language - WJEC

This course is primarily intended for those who would like to obtain a qualification.

GCSE Mathematics - WJEC

Update your mathematical knowledge and gain the numeracy skills required to sit either your GCSE Mathematics exam. This exam is required for entrance, for example, to nursing or teacher training colleges. Alternatively update your knowledge and keep up with the maths young people are doing at school. This is a one year course and requires commitment and motivation for success.

Hanes y Cymry (Cymraeg)

This course is taught through the medium of Welsh Mae'r cwrs hwn yn sôn am hanes y Cymry - sydd yn henach ac yn ehangach na thiriogaeth Cymru ei hunan. Mae e'n sôn am ein hanes ni o 55 C.C. tan heddiw. Mae'r cwrs yn cael ei ddysgu yn y Gymraeg ac yn addas i Gymry Cymraeg a dysgwyr Cymraeg lefelau Canolradd 2 ac Uwch.

History - By the sword divided

Explores the events and personalities of the 17th century civil wars, with particular reference to Pembrokeshire and Wales. Explore history in relaxed and supported surroundings.

History - Heroes and villains

History - Heroes and villains . To explore the lives of men and women from Wales, or who have lived in Wales, and who have had an impact upon the life of the nation. Recounting the lives and influence of characters such as Owain Glyndwr, John Callice, William Owen, Lucy Walters, Lady Charlotte Guest, Viscountess Rhondda and others.

History of the Welsh People

This course teaches the history of the Welsh - which is older and geographically broader than the history of the country we call Wales. The course is taught in English although the tutor is a Welsh speaker.

Holiday Spanish

Develop a practical understanding of the basics of the language and learn to communicate successfully in a range of situations. Suitable for learners with little or no knowledge of the language.

ICDL

The International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL) syllabus is designed to cover the key concepts of computing, its practical applications and their use in the workplace and society. It is suitable for anyone who already possesses basic IT skills. It is broken down into modules, each of which must be passed before an ICDL certificate is awarded. Depending on modules taken, there are different qualifications available.

Italian - Year 1

This course aims to give students a basic understanding of the structure of the language and to enable them to use the language effectively in a number of everyday situations in an Italian speaking country. This course is suitable for those who have little or no knowledge of the language.

Journals and memory books - beginners

Learn how to make your own cover and signatures to create a book for your thoughts, memories and keepsakes. Learn the techniques used to create pockets, tucks and fold-outs to personalise your journal/memory book making it unique to you. These techniques can also be used for scrapbooking and photo albums. A relaxing way to be creative and a great way to keep those little mementos we all have.

Learn and improve portrait oil painting

This course is for those who wish to learn about oil painting portraits.. Subjects covered include: materials, preparing the paper, drawing the human head, tonal masses, monochromatic underpainting, layering, colour zones of the face, limited palette, warm and cool, individual features.

Lets get printing

Come & explore the various techniques including block printing, lino-printing & mono-printing. Try your hand at creating your own designs through mark making & have fun! Beginners welcome but open to more advanced to share creative inspiration!

Lets get printing workshop

Introductory one day workshop into printmaking. Come & explore the various techniques including block printing, lino-printing & mono-printing. Try your hand at creating your own designs through mark making & have fun! Beginners welcome but open to more advanced to share creative inspiration! 10-4pm Bring your own lunch. Max 10.

Lets get sewing

Learn how to make sewing fun, don't be afraid of your sewing machine & feel the benefits of repairing your favourite clothes. Did you know that repairing your garments by hand can be really therapeutic? The techniques of invisible & visible repairing (Sashiko) will be explored.

Life in the U.K.

This course will prepare you for the Life in the U.K. test. The course covers aspects of British life and culture with specific reference to the Life in the U.K. test.

Literacy

Classes for anyone over the age of 16, who want to brush up on their English. You may want to help the children with school work; prepare for a college course; gain confidence or gain qualifications to get a job or promotion at work. Accreditation is available: Agored Cymru Units and City and Guilds ESW (Essential Skills Wales) from Pre-entry Level to Level 1 or Level 2.

Microsoft Office skills

Suitable for those who have limited computer skills or have completed an introductory IT course. On this course you can learn how to use word processing software, create and use spreadsheets, use a database, create a slide show or create posters and newsletters in Desktop Publishing. You will be using the Microsoft Office 2016 suite of programs including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. You will gain an accreditation for this course and it is very suitable if you are thinking of getting a job or want to refresh your IT skills before returning to work.

Numeracy

Classes for anyone over 16 who wants to brush up on their Maths. You may want to help the children with school work; prepare for a college course; gain qualifications to get a job or promotion at work or just become more confident in using number. Accreditation is available: Agored Cymru units and City & Guilds ESW (Essential Skills Wales) from Pre-Entry Level to Level 1 or Level 2.

Pilates

Pilates improves posture, tones the body and improves flexibility. This is a gentle form of exercise working on the central core of the body.

Pilates - Stretch and flex

Would you like to feel more flexible? Would you like to improve posture, balance and co-ordination and improve strength in your back and abdominal muscles? 'Stretch & Flex' is a gentle low-impact Pilates-based class for all age-groups using focussed breathing techniques to support the exercises; this brings the added benefit of increased lung capacity, increased body-awareness and lowering of stress levels.

Play with mono-printing

This art course is a great introduction to printing using the mono-printing method. It’s creative & fun using simple techniques. No drawing skills required. Suitable for beginners and intermediate learners.

Singing - Find your voice - Have fun singing

Encourage individuals to ‘find’ their voice within a fun singing group. Learn popular songs from all styles and genres.

Skills for Life

For those who would like to improve their skills in communication or maths and gain an Agored Cymru qualification or WJEC qualification.

Tai Chi

This is a form of Chinese exercise which promotes breathing, relaxation, co-ordination and internal strength. It will help you deal with life's ups and downs.

Taster event

Various FREE taster courses available to anyone aged 16+

Using your tablet - introduction

This course will look at how to get started with the tablet, how to download and use apps, books, games, browse the web, check and write emails. This course covers how to protect privacy and other security features.

Using your tablet creatively

This course will cover taking photos and movies using the built in camera.  You will learn how to edit your photos using the built in tablet features such as crop, rotate and enhance and how to delete unwanted photos and movies.  You will also be shown how to search and download various creative apps and apply different effects to your photos as well as creating a collage of photos using images, backgrounds, borders and text.  The course will also cover how to share your photos, movies and your creative works of art and look at options for printing.

Welsh courses

Tasters, Beginners, Welsh for the Family, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced. There are many opportunities to learn. For more information: www.learnwelsh.cymru PHONE 01437 770180 EMAIL: learnwelsh@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Yoga

Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word meaning to unite and therefore implies perfect harmony of body, mind and spirit. The course is suitable for every stage of yoga and aims to give knowledge of yoga and fitness and brings with it many benefits.

Yoga - Chair yoga

An easy going introduction to Yoga, from a seated position. A good way to unwind but gain suppleness and movement in a safe and social environment. This course is suitable for all levels of fitness. Gain similar de-stress and health benefits of Yoga in a social environment - by sitting on a chair!

Yoga for the over 50s

This course is designed to take into account the various aches and pains which accumulate as we get older. Learn some exercises to target trouble spots such as lower back pain, the techniques of relaxation, how to stretch safely to remain supple. Learn how to breathe with awareness which will give you mental focus and inner tranquility.