Tech Amergin Adult Education Centre

Waterville

Autumn Programme 2014Enrolment

Monday 15th – Friday 19th September 2014, 10.00am- 4.00pm

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Back To Education Initiative (BTEI): The overall aim of BTEI is to increase the participation of adults with less than upper second level education in a range of flexible learning opportunities leading to formal recognition of learners’ achievements through the National Framework of Qualifications. No fees apply for people in receipt of Social Welfare Payments or early school leavers. Otherwise the following fees will be charged: Level 3 & 4 modules (40 hours tuition) €75.Level 5 modules, €150.

Community Education (Comm. Ed.): This programme aims to provide locally based education programmes that are responsive to the local com-munity’s needs at affordable rates.

Literacy/Adult Basic Education: Through this programme we can offer one-to-one confidential tuition in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. You decide what you want to work on and learn at your own pace with an understanding tutor. Please call 086 0460506 or Tech Amergin on 066 9478956 for further informa-tion.

Adult Education (Adult Ed.): Self-financing programmes covering a wide range of hobby and professional courses.

All courses require a minimum number. Please note that all classes must be booked and paid for in advance.

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Programme informationCLASSES CONTINUING FROM SPRING 2014 WILL COMMENCE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2014, ALSO NOTE THESE PRO-GRAMMES ARE NOT LISTED IN THIS BOOKLET.

ALL CLASSES IN THIS PROGRAMME UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED WILL START WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY 6th OCTOBER 2014

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Art, Craft & Design

PORTFOLIO COURSE Full Certificate / FETAC level 5 5M1984

This is a one-year course delivered over three days per week (Tuesday to Thursday) from September 2014 to May 2015.

This part-time course is designed to facilitate students in the preparation of a high quality portfolio; one which is of a standard to gain entry into third level colleges in Ireland & the UK. Every effort will be made by the tutors to assist students in the preparation of portfolios for 2015 art college submission deadlines. Students on this course will not only create a personal portfolio but will also formulate a wide range of skills essential to their eventual successful completion of an art college degree course.

The subjects on the course are: Drawing / Design SkillsCeramics / CommunicationsWork Experience / Batik Printmaking / Painting

The course is suitable for both mature and post Leaving Certificate students. They will require a high level of personal committment to the course and their work. Self-motivation is absoutely essential. Information & an application form for this course is available from the centre or can be downloaded on www.techamergin.com . Interviews will take place in early September. The course will begin at the end of September 2014 (subject to sufficient num-bers). Please contact the centre for further details.

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Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)Combined Materials Monday 10am -1pmCombine woodwork with a variety of materials and techniques to create a beauti-ful and unique project or two... Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI Fetac level 5. 26 weeks. Susanne McCarthy

Sculpture Monday 10am -1pm Create your own masterpiece in clay for your garden or home. Unleash your crea-tive potential! This is a hands-on course for all levels and those who are interested in ceramics and 3-dimensional art. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 26 weeks. Anja Gnauck

Drawing Monday 6 – 9pmIntermediate class for students with previous art experience. Fee: €150 (conc. ap-ply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 20 weeks. Bernie Kennedy

Working with Young People Monday 7.30 – 10pm (proposed time)[This is an essential module of the Major Award ‘Youth Work’. It can also be an elective module in the Community Development Major award. ]Students will be able to outline the nature of the youth work relationship and un-derstand the role of supervision and support in youth work practises. The course investigates principles of good practise including confidentiality, boundaries, inclusivity and partnership. The group will also address how to organise appropri-ate activities for young people with guidance and supervision.This course would be relevant to individuals working in a voluntary or profes-sional capacity with teenagers and young people in youth clubs, sports clubs and other settings where young people gather. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. Marian O’Neill

Adult Education (Adult Ed.)Adobe Lightroom Photo Editing Monday 7 - 9pmAdobe Lightroom is a photo editing program allowing you to organise and de-velop your digital photos taken in the RAW format. You can create books, slide-shows, photo albums, apply gps data to your photos inside the program and print high quality prints from Lightroom. In this course you learn all basic options and settings for a good work flow. 6 weeks. Fee: €70. Michael Herrmann

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Start Your Own Business Course Monday 7 - 9pmConsidering starting your own business?????....................But need a structure to run on ??...... Need some help in getting started??...Marketing ?... Finance ??... Establishing your Vision and your Goals...?????......... Preparing your Business Plan...??? Where do I Start ??? 6 weeks. Fee: €70. Terry O’ Doherty

Community Education (Comm. Ed.)Computers for the Less Terrified Monday 10am – 12:00noonThis class will develop the computer skills learned at beginner level. The course will give the learner more confidence using the Internet and provide helpful tips for everyday computer use such as transferring photos from a digi-tal camera to a computer etc. 7 weeks. Fee: €35. Eithne Garvey

Everything about Email Monday 10am – 12:00noonCreate an account, Send, reply, forward, attach files e.g. photos. Send group emails, use an Address Book – safely. Fee: €35. 7 weeks. Eithne Garvey

Art Therapy for Women Monday 10.00am - 12.00noon A Painting classes in a relaxed atmosphere to introduce you to the benefits of the creative process, such as relaxation and positivity. 6 weeks. Fee: €30. Bernie Kennedy

Art & Design for Active Retired Monday 2.00 - 4.00pmPainting classes suitable for all - including beginners. Enjoy an afternoon of fun while improving or learning a new hobby. 8 weeks. Fee: €40. Bernie Ken-nedy

Social Networking for Jobseekers Monday 2 - 4pmSell your skills and qualifications using career websites, network on Linkedin, register with recruitment agencies. Create a CV and upload. 7 weeks. Fee: €35. Eithne Garvey

Introduction to creating Interactive Books for iPads and other tablet de-vices with Vincent Hyland Monday 7-9pm Multimedia class for community groups who are interested in promoting their events through an interactive book. 5 weeks. Vinny Hyland

Create your own Styled Design in Stained Glass Monday 7 - 10pmIt’s an opportunity to learn the basic skill or update your skills in this ancient craft. Content: Health and Safety, brief history and appreciation of glass. Skills; Handling, Cutting, Foiling, Grinding and Soldering. In the class you will produce an Object or Panel of your own Design and Colour. Fee: €40 (materials €30 per person). 6 weeks. Mary Daly

Tuesday

Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)Internet Skills from the BeginningTuesday 10am – 12noonLearn the basics in using the Internet to access information, use search en-gines, setup and use an Email account. 20 weeks. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 3. Eithne Garvey

Desktop Publishing Tuesday 1 – 3pm Create and design your own letter heads, compliment slips, flyers, newslet-ters and much more. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 4. 20 weeks. Eithne Garvey

Art & Design for Beginners Tuesday 10am – 1pmFoundation class covering the important basic elements – drawing, paint-ing, tone, colour, form etc. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 3. 13 weeks. Bernie Kennedy

Child Development Tuesday 10am – 1pm [This is an essential module of the ECCE Major award. It can also be used as an elective module for Level 5 Community Care, Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies, Community Health Services]Students will learn about all aspects of child development including the influence of environment, family, culture and other elements in the develop-ing child. There is also an introduction to child psychology theories and the importance of child observations in assessing and planning for children’s play and learning. Students will also discover the role and importance of adults and practitioners in the home, care and education setting.This course is particularly relevant to parents of young children as well as those working in a voluntary or professional capacity with children. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. Marian O’Neill

Working with Groups Tuesday 7.30 – 10pm (proposed time)[This is an essential module of the Major Award, Community Development.]The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge skills and competencies to participate in the work with groups in a range of settings.Elements include, demonstrating good practise - listening, confidentiality, non-judgemental attitude, appropriate boundaries, respect, encouraging par-ticipation, inclusive practise and self-awareness. This course is suitable for anybody working in a voluntary or professional ca-pacity in community groups and committees. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. Marian O’Neill

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Painting (Intermediate) Tuesday 2 – 4pmThis course is aimed at the more experienced student who is familiar with the different art media & wants to push themselves a bit further & demand a bit more from themselves as an emerging artist. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 26 weeks. Helen Richmond

Digital Photography Tuesday 7 - 10pmThe purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice of digital photography. Learn how to expose photographs correctly by using the right settings. Apply the correct digital editing tools and practices to produce high-quality final images. Ex-periment with various elements of composition. Illustrate individual creativity through the practice of photography. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 21 weeks. Michael Herrmann

FETAC Level 5, Occupational First Aid Tuesday OR Thursday 18:00 - 21:30pm (7 weeks) OR Saturday (3 days) Skills learnt include CPR, Defibrillation, managing choking, seizures/convul-sions, heart conditions, stroke, wounds & bleeding and much more which you may encounter at home and in the workplace. Fee: €75 (manual in-cluded) and an additional charge of €30 for the FETAC certificate. Carmel O’Sullivan

Adult Education (Adult Ed.)Pilates 11.30am – 12.30pmModerate form of exercise that can improve balance, flexibility, circulation, posture and help you to relax. Pilates is similar to yoga but with a greater focus on strengthening the core abdominal and back muscles. The programme focuses on the core postural muscles, which help keep the body balanced and are essential for providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exer-cises teach awareness of breathing and alignment of the spine, head, neck and shoulder blades. It incorporates strengthening of the deep abdominal muscles, which are particularly important in alleviating and preventing back pain. Pilates is beneficial for just about everyone - regardless of age and fitness level. 6 weeks. Fee: €35. Lesley MacVean

Herbal Medicine Tuesday 7 - 9pmDomestic herbal medicine course introducing the preparation and use of herbs for health, healing and wellbeing. A hands-on approach to the different methods of preparing and using 20-30 key herbs and oils for the home phar-macy. Samples of each herb studied are provided, along with full course notes.7

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Materials to make the preparations in class are provided and students will get samples of the preparations to take home. 5 weeks. Fee: €100.00 (including course notes, herb samples and class materials). Niall Hogan

Guided Self-Expression Tuesday 7 – 9pmA class equally for the wild or precise student. No rules but plenty of sug-gestions, encouragement & technical advice available to give your paintings added impact & find your own unique voice as an artist. 8 weeks. Fee: €95. Helen Richmond

Community Education (Comm. Ed.)Street Art Willow Sculptures for Festivities with team leaders and Com-munity Groups Tuesday 10am – 1pmSuitable for anyone wishing to make street art sculptures for St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Charlie Chaplin Festival, Cahersiveen Music Festival, Portmagee Sea Shanty etc.. Learn how to make unique light weight Sculptures from Willow and paper and fabric suitable for festivities and parades. 7 weeks. Materials €10. Roisin Ni Chionnfhaolaidh

Teacht le Cheile Tuesday 2.00 - 4.00pmHave fun while you get fit at your own pace, Light exercise & dance for the over 45s. 10 weeks. Fee: €30. Bernie Kennedy

Adult Basic EducationCreative Writing Tuesday 10.30am – 12noonWould you like to explore your writing skills in a relaxed and fun environ-ment covering fiction, non-fiction, observation and personal writing? 10 weeks. Tutor TBC

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Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)Painting Wednesday 10am – 1pm

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colour & stretch your wings a little & experiment to find your own voice as an artist. Starting in November. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 4. 13 weeks. Helen Richmond

Using Common Computer Applications Wednesday 10am – 12pmThis course will include graphics, spreadsheets and word processing. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 4. 20 weeks. Eithne Garvey

Care Skills Wednesday 10am - 2pmLearn the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 15 weeks. Deborah O’Connor

Stained Glass Wednesday 10am – 1pm Learn traditional stained glass techniques of glass painting, leading, fusing and create your own contemporary glass panels for your home with local glass artist. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 26 weeks. Roisín Ní Chionnfhaolaidh

Information Technology Wednesday 7 – 9pm (proposed time)Covers File Management, typing, word processing, Internet & Email. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 4. 13 weeks. Eithne Garvey

Colour & Light Wednesday 7 – 9pmThis is a great course for those already familiar with the basics of art & craft. Every week we will approach colour & light from a different angle eg. the history of colour & light, interior design, science etc. Enriching themselves as artists and continuing to paint during the classes. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 26 weeks. Helen Richmond

Adult Education (Adult Ed.)Calligraphy Wednesday 10am -1pm Learn the art of writing beautifully, create invitations, labels, cards and more. The course will enable you to understand calligraphy and leave you with your own projects in paper craft. 5 Weeks. Fee: €90. Anja Gnauck

Painting Doc Wednesday 2 – 4pmWhatever level you are at Helen will work with you on that level from begin-

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prefers to paint subjects of their own choice. This class is designed to produce plenty of work & get you over any mental blocks that may be preventing you from reaching your potential. Helen’s positive approach will get the best outof you, giving you the confidence to learn how to self-motivate. So go on and surprise yourself with the quality of the work you produce! 8 weeks. Fee: €105 (incl. materials). Helen Richmond

Beginning CSS for Web Design Wednesday 7 – 9pm This workshop is designed for beginners or prospective web designers who wish to use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create and maintain websites, or those wishing to establish a strong foundation in CSS. In this course you will begin learning the basics of CSS, describing the best practices used by most professional developers. From there you will learn how to control fonts, text, manipulate element positioning and visibility. You will also learn how to create layouts, tables, navigation menus, interfaces and use selectors in CSS. All participants must have a basic understanding of HTML.6 weeks. Fee: €70. Adriano da Silva

Yoga 7.00pm - 8.30pmBenefits of yoga include:• Improved efficiency of lungs and cardio-vascular system • Improved posture, flexibility and strength • Improved concentration • Enhanced feeling of well-being • Better quality sleep • Reduction of anxiety and depression. 6 weeks. €55. Lesley MacVean

Yoga for Men 8.30pm - 9.30pm Develop physical and psychological suppleness, learn relaxation techniques. 6 weeks. Fee: €35. Lesley MacVean

Community Education (Comm. Ed.)Windows 8 & Social Media for small businesses Wednesday 2 – 4 pmManaging Windows 8 and market your small to medium business using social media. 7 weeks. Fee: €35. Eithne Garvey

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Thursday Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)Painting & DrawingThursday 10am – 1pm This is the most important of all the courses where the students learns fromthe beginning the basic skills needed to produce a drawing or painting. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 3. 13 weeks. Helen Richmond

Traditional Black and White Photography Thursday 7 – 10pmIn this course you will learn how to take photos using black and white film and the traditional way of developing film and producing prints in the dark-room. You will learn to use a light meter for accurate exposure, different camera and film types and how to choose the right photographic chemicals and paper for your prints. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 26 weeks. Michael Herrmann

FETAC Level 5, Occupational First Aid Tuesday OR Thursday 18:00-21:30 (7 weeks) OR Saturday (3 days)Skills learnt include CPR, Defibrillation, managing choking, seizures/convul-sions, heart conditions, stroke, wounds & bleeding and much more which you may encounter at home and in the workplace. Fee: €75 (manual in-cluded) and an additional charge of €30 for the FETAC certificate. Carmel O’Sullivan

Adult Education (Adult Ed.)Bellydancing Thursday 7 – 8.30pmToo shy, too thin, too big, too unfit…. never mind! Have fun and get fit with this very feminine form of exercise. Have fun in a safe and supportive environ-ment! 6 weeks. Fee: €55. Anja Gnauck 6 weeks. Anja Gnauck

Community Education (Comm. Ed.)Physical Activity, Health and Ageing Thursday 10am - 1pm This programme will encourage and support older people and the not so old with the ageing process. Tips and advice for healthier living will form part of the course. 6 weeks. Fee: €40. Deborah O’Connor

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Adult Basic EducationDads & Lads Carpentry Thursday 7 – 8.30pmParent involved with their child in learning the basics of carpentry and plan-ning/designing a simple piece. Suitable for children (boys & girls) aged be-tween 11-13 years (5th and 6th class). 4 weeks. Come and spend quality time with your child (dads/mums and boys/girls all welcome!). Create a birdfeeder in a safe and educational environment and discover your hidden talents in a fun way! No fee. Susanne McCarthy

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Friday Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)Craft: Woodwork Friday 10am -1pm Come and learn the basics of woodwork/refresh your ‘rusty’ skills!In this course you will get to grips with various tools and materials and use those skills in the making of a beautiful piece or two..... No previous expe-rience necessary! Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 3. 13 weeks. Susanne McCarthy

Microsoft Word (Advanced) Friday 10am – 1pmDid you know that it is possible to design and layout a newsletter in Word? Are you aware that you can prepare a letter to be sent to hundreds of individu-als with their own details in one document?Most people only use Word to a fraction of its capability. Learn to make the most of Microsoft Word and increase your productivity and employability. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 26 weeks. Paula Tiller

Spreadsheets (Advanced) Friday 1.30 – 4.30pmDid you know that there are over 400 functions in Microsoft Excel? Most people only use a tiny fraction of them. Do you know how to use macros and pivot tables to increase your efficiency?Learn to make the most of Microsoft Excel and increase your productivity and employability. The above Level 6 course is equivalent to MOS Expert and ECDL Advanced and will run over two terms. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 6. 26 weeks. Paula Tiller12

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Learn to Sew Friday 1 – 4pmIn this course you will learn how to sew and make household textiles and simple garments, while learning basic sewing skills. Learn how to follow a paper pattern and make basic adjustments. You will need access to a working sewing machine. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 3. 13 weeks. Ena Sweeney

Community Education (Comm. Ed.)Knitting & Crochet Friday 10am - 12noonThis is a class for either beginners or ‘improvers’ in either knitting or crochet. Lots of projects in either craft can be accomplished and it is a great way to im-prove your knowledge and techniques in a fun and supportive setting. A wide selection of patterns and stitches is available. 9 weeks. Fee: €40. Ena Sweeney

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Batik day tbcA course suitable for total beginners or those with prior knowledge of batik. The course will introduce various traditional and contemporary techniques on cotton cloth. Students will explore and practise various Batik processes including the use of a range of waxing tools, immersion (dipped) and topi-cal (painted on) dyeing, fixing of dyes and wax removal. New techniques will be introduced by way of practical demonstration and students be guided step by step and will have the opportunity to learn skills, which can be used for representational or abstract work. Catriona aims to help each student realise their own creativity through the medium of batik. No previous painting or drawing ability is necessary and all equipment and materials are provided. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 26 weeks. Course materials €20pp. Catriona Davies

Printmaking day tbcA course suitable for total beginners or those with some prior knowledge of Printmaking. Within the course students will be introduced to a range of traditional and modern approaches to printmaking, for example: lino-cut, dry point, screen-print, monoprint, and collograph. They will learn to interpret source material, for example: their drawings, photographs and pre-existing art-works, and develop their ideas into print. Catriona aims to help each student realise their own creativity through Printmaking. No previous painting or

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drawing ability is necessary and all equipment and materials are provided. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 5. 26 weeks. Course materials €20pp. Catriona Davies

SILK PAINTING 3 hours. Day tbcA course suitable for total beginners or those who want a refresher course to brush up on their techniques. Silk is a fascinating medium and students will begin to appreciate immediately how the use of dye, water and the natural capil-lary action of silk, give the most pleasing results. Students will be introduced to a range of silk painting techniques using the traditional “gutta resist” technique and a range of textural effects. Iron fixed outliner and silk paints will be used. Catriona aims to help each student realise their own creativity through Silk painting. No previous painting or drawing ability is necessary and all equipment and materials are provided. 5 weeks. Fee: €90. Materials €10pp. Catriona Davies

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SaturdayBack To Education Initiative (BTEI)FETAC Level 5, Occupational First Aid Tuesday OR Thursday 18:00-21:30 (7 weeks) OR Saturday 10am - 5.30pm (3 days)Skills learnt include CPR, Defibrillation, managing choking, seizures/convul-sions, heart conditions, stroke, wounds & bleeding and much more which you may encounter at home and in the workplace. Fee: €75 (manual included) and an additional charge of €30 for the FETAC certificate. Carmel O’Sullivan

Art, Nature & the Built Environment (B.E for short) Saturday 11am – 1pm This eight week course will focus on our relationship with the environment. Each week a different aspect of nature or the built environment will be explored and students will create an interesting portfolio of contrasting thoughtful im-ages, objects or installations. Experimentation & creativity will be encouraged; work can be in 2 or 3 Dimensions

Examples for possible classes:• Nature /B.E and personal and/ or local history• B.E/Nature and Repetition• Nature/B.E with Light & colour.• B.E/Nature & playing & constructing with materials from both.8 weeks. Fee: €95. Helen Richmond

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WORKSHOPS Pre-booking essential for all workshops

Healing Ourselves Saturday 4th October, 10.00am - 4.00pmThis workshop explores how to transmute negative beliefs, attitudes, and energy which are generated by emotions. The process continues with learning how to get in touch with our own unique nature to create healing. Learn how to integrate this healing work into our daily lives. Fee: €35 (1 day). Sue Jackson

Occupational First Aid Refresher Saturday11th October, 09:30am-17:30pm One day FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid refresher, valid for 2 years. Participants will practice skills such as CPR/Defibrillation, bandaging and management of stroke, choking, seizures, heart conditions, asthma and much more. Fee: €60. Attendance certificate issued on completion of the session. Carmel O’Sullivan

Make a Place for Nature - and be part of the ecological solution! Saturday 11th Oct, 15th Nov, 06th Dec 2014, 9am – 5pmThis course is aimed at anyone who has hope that each small contribution we make in supporting the natural world is worthwhile.We will examine the way we live and the way we work and the way we spend our leisure time; looking at practical ways to make a significant contribution to preserving and restoring nature; discovering and learning how people in our local community achieve a feeling of deep satisfaction and hope through working with, not working against, nature. The course will be partly class-room based and partly on-site visits to those people who are already making a place for nature in our community. Suitable for those aged 18+yrs. Because of the seasonality of many of the topics under consideration we hope to extend the course into the Spring and Summer terms of 2015. (3 days). Fee: €50. Russell Jackson (Community Education)

Introduction to identifying edible Mushrooms Saturday 11th October, 1 - 5pm Learn how to identify the best edible woodland mushrooms and find out which ones to avoid. Touch, smell and taste the finest edible mushrooms - porcini and chanterelles. The workshop includes a cookery demonstration. Fungi are intriguing organisms and essential to life on earth. You’ll hear some of the reasons why. Grow your own mushrooms at home: oyster, shitake as well as some other lesser known species - find out which on the day! Each participant will be provided with mushroom cultivation materials for this

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Your guide is not a mushroom expert - but a lifelong enthusiast. Fee: €25. Materials: €10 per person extra. Aoibheann Lambe

Our Ancient Heritage: An introduction to Rock Art - 5000 year old rock en-gravings Saturday 18th October, 2 - 6 pmThe mountains and fields of Kerry, Ireland’s rock art capital, contain hundreds of rocks engraved with enigmatic motifs ca. 5000 years ago. The workshop will in-clude a presentation on rock art throughout the world showing examples of similar motifs found as far afield as Hawaii, Namibia and India. We will visit a number of rock art sites, including previously undocumented sites recently discovered by your guide. Fee: €25. Transport: car-pooling. Terrain: boggy pasture. Wellies necessary. Limited places available. Aoibheann Lambe

“Hearty” Workshop…..(Heart Health) Monday 20th October, 10am – 1pmBrief exploration on the importance of….Diet…. Exercise…. Relaxation… etc .. Re; healthy heart. Fee: €20 (1 day). M. Geraghty- Stewart

Seaweed Identification & Foraging Workshop with 10-Course Tasting Lunch Saturday 25th October 10am - 3pmDiscover how to identify, sustainably harvest and prepare many of our common sea-weeds. A slideshow displaying the various seaweeds will be followed by a foreshore discovery walk at Ballinskelligs. On return to Tech Amergin a 10 Course Tasting Lunch will be enjoyed. You will learn the nutritional benefits of Sea Vegetables... Low in Fat and High in Fibre, Beneficial Proteins and Carbohydrates , and packed with a vast array of Vitamins, Minerals and Trace Elements.Afterwards we will demonstrate basic tips on drying, storing and cooking with Seaweed Super Foods. You will then learn how to make amazing natural skin and hair care products while savour¬ing your first Seaweed Smoothie. €60 fee includes; Lunch, ID Chart, Recipe Booklet, Seaweed Bath pack and Liquid Seaweed Plant feed. Wellies and raincoat advisable. John Fitzgerald

Up-Cycling Furniture Saturday 18th or 25th October, 10am – 5pmThis one-day workshop will provide a practical introduction to using paint and other mediums to rejuvenate dated or neglected furniture. Classes will demonstrate painting, distressing and finishing techniques. The idea is to allow people with a small budget to redo and refresh their interiors using what they have already or sourcing second-hand furniture. It will allow you to see pre-loved items in a whole new light. Work will be carried out on sample boards Fee: €35, plus materials €15pp.(1 day). Ann O’Connell 16

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Textiles & Treasure Saturday 15th November, 10am – 5pmExploring the use of textiles using techniques including ‘upcycling’, beading, weaving, felting and sewing. Can be project-based to produce a beautiful fin-ished piece of work. Some materials included but students will be encouraged to bring in items to ‘upcycle’. Fee: €35 (1 day). Jeanette Cullen

Willow Basket-Making (beginners & intermediate) Friday 14th & Saturday 15th November, 10am - 4pm Beginners will make a small traditional basket (a skibb) used for straining po-tatoes or a conical hanging basket (a pookeen). If you are already experienced in basket-making & would like to make a flower basket or vegetable trug please contact the centre to establish what materials are required. Fee: €75 not including materials (2 days). Limited spaces available. Martin O’Flynn

Autumn Colour & Shape Workshop at Kells Bay Garden Saturday late October/ early November, 10am – 4pm date to be confirmedIn this one-day workshop you will visit Kells Bay Garden to photograph the huge variety of plants and trees in their beautiful autumn colours. You will learn how to take images with strong shapes and colours and interesting compositions. The waterfall, foliage in typical autumn colours and the leaves on the rocks at the river are part of the subjects of our day. Bring your camera and tripod for a great day of photography. Fee: €35, plus entrance fee tbc (1 day). Michael Herrmann

Great Customer Service in Hospitality – One day seminar October, date tbcIn this one day seminar you will learn – • How to Gain Repeat Business• The Ten Secrets of Great Customer Service• Discover Your Own Unique Selling Points• How Elementary Social Media can Help• Making a Good First & Last ImpressionFeaturing: Francis Brennan - Park Hotel Kenmare, Declan Murphy - Failte Ire-land & Terry O’ Doherty - Terry O’ Associates. Admission free, compliments of Tech Amergin.

THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS/CLASSES WILLBE ARRANGED IN THE AUTUMN (SUBJECT TO DEMAND)

Astronomy – Julie Ormonde

Astrophotography – tutors to be confirmed

How your business can benefit from the dark sky reserve award – marketing workshop for local businesses. Julie Ormonde

Driving Theory

Handling Food Hygienically Short course that will enlighten you to the safe and hygienic food preparation practices including the food safety management system set out in HACCP. Tutor tbc. 40 Hours.

Web Design for Beginners This entry level web design course gives students the opportunity to understand some of the ‘language of the web’. Students will learn the basic language of the web, HTML, and how to properly layout and style their web site. They will also learn how to use images on their site and search engine optimisation techniques. By the end of the course students will have completed a minimum three page web site. The course gives a solid foundation in preparation for the FETAC Level 5 Web Author-ing course. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 4. 13 weeks. Paula Tiller

Wordpress workshop Learn how to create a basic website using the popular content management system known as WordPress. You will learn how to add pages and posts and what the dif-ference is between them. You will find out the best way to create a gallery of images and to embed video on your site as well as much more. Fee: €120. 7 weeks. Paula Tiller

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Workshops/Classes subject to demand

EFL English as a foreign language – Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced classes available. Improve your English. Provided by fully qualified tutor. 1.5 hours each class. Lesley MacVean

Word Processing Use MS Word to create documents e.g. posters, tables for gathering data, headed paper etc. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI, FETAC level 4. 20 weeks (2 hrs). Eithne Garvey

Appreciation of Wine CourseA wine appreciation course will teach you how wine is made, how to compare various wines and identify the regions they come from. It will also teach you how to read wine labels, store, handle & serve wine and to recognise seriously good wine. We will also cover how to match food with wine. Terry O’ Doherty Conversational FrenchEverybody has a different reason to Learn French: They may want to go on a French Holiday and speak the language will most certainly help them to en-joy their vacation more. Or they may have a French-speaking family member or being bi-lingual may help in a work place scenario.Either way a course of this nature will help you gain the confidence to break out and to engage in this most beautiful language. Terry O’ Doherty

Set Dancing with Bernie Kennedy Monday PM Come along and enjoy the art of set dancing as well as keeping fit in a lively way! Organised by South West Kerry Women Association. For further infor-mation please phone 087 6861958.

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Tech AmerginAutumn Programme 2014

Tech Amergin Community Education Centre & Arts CentreWaterville Co. Kerry

Monday 15th – Friday 19th September 2014, 10.00am- 4.00pm

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