Summer School Courses
This Summer, we have a whole host of inspiring and useful short courses and 1-day workshops to choose from.
You might want to build up your skills for a longer course in September, or just enjoy the supportive and friendly atmosphere of a class whilst taking the opportunity to learn something new.
Our campuses are a great place to be in summer - from the light-filled spaces of our craft workshops and fashion studios, to the specially equipped construction facilities and professional hair and beauty salon.
Courses and Fees
Summer Art School: BTEC Award Level 1 ( 12TSS101 )
Enjoy the opportunities this two week summer school has to offer. Experience exciting projects taught by practising artists. Explore your artistic potential in a supportive environment. Extend and refine your portfolio in preparation for further or higher courses. Engage with your imagination and creativity.
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Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TSS101-01 Chelsea Centre 15 Jul 13 2 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 10:00-16:00 M Kolakowski Summer School - Basic Digital Photography ( 12TAP500 )
Learn the basics of using a DSLR camera and get to understand the menus, white balance, exposure modes and accessories. Our Digital SLR photography course for beginners will put you in control of your equipment and open new horizons for you.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAP500-01 Chelsea Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur 10:00-16:00 R Bloomfield Summer School - Explore Printmaking ( 12TAE500 )
This short course is a practical, studio based programme that will give you a good introduction to etching. You will work in our light and well-equipped specialist studio and learn with supportive tutoring.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAE500-01 Chelsea Centre 16 Jul 13 1 Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri 10:00-16:00 A Yanya Summer School - How to Cast from the Body ( 12TAS500 )
Casting from face, hands or feet, discover how to cast directly from the body to create exact plaster replicas. Casting from the body is a remarkably effective process that uses alginate to make a mould or negative form, from which then a plaster copy is made.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAS500-01 Park Walk Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur 10:00-16:00 J Eyton Summer School - How to Draw & Paint from the Model ( 12TAD501 )
You will work observing directly from the model on short and sustained poses and experiment with a range of drawing & painting materials. The course will cover drawing with line and shape, modelling form and volume with tone and exploring mark making.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAD501-01 Chelsea Centre 22 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur 10:00-16:00 P Gildea Summer School - How to Model a Life Figure ( 12TAS501 )
Sculpting directly from a model, like life drawing, can be an opportunity to explore the formal qualities of modelling in scale, form, volume, mass etc. Working with clay you can experience the excitement of capturing a figure in three dimensions.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAS501-01 Park Walk Centre 22 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur 10:00-16:00 T Beswick Summer School - How to Paint with Watercolour ( 12TAD500 )
Explore and experiment with this exciting and responsive medium. You will have the opportunity to learn about the techniques and methods used by professional artists whilst working in the studio and on location.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAD500-01 Chelsea Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur 10:00-16:00 A Mackay Summer School - iPhoneography: Photography with your iPhone ( 12TAP503 )
Take inspiration from the leading proponents of this ground-breaking new genre of photography . Explore photography on your iPhone and turn it into an exciting creative tool. Learn the key techniques and skills needed to transform your iPhone snaps into amazing images. As part of a group you will explore some of the most creative & powerful apps and be introduced to new ways to share and present your work in a vibrant iPhoneography community.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAP503-01 Chelsea Centre 24 Jul 13 1 Wed/Thu/Fri 10:00-16:00 R Gray Summer School - Photo Etching ( 12TAE501 )
An introduction to basic etching processes. Explore this exciting printmaking technique for transferring an image into print media for stunning and dynamic results.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAE501-01 Chelsea Centre 23 Jul 13 1 Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri 10:00-16:00 C Hynds Summer School - Beginners Millinery ( 12KAM506 )
Learn some basic processes of hat making in order to creat your own small hat. A short taster course ideal for those who love hats and want to have a go!
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAM506-01 Chelsea Centre 25 Jul 13 1 Thu/Fri 10:00-16:00 TBA Summer School - Block Making for Millinery ( 12KAM503 )
Styrofoam block-making is a relatively fast and convenient way to creat beautiful and individual forms for hat-making. This two day course will take you through the basic processes of shape making with styrofoam. A l;ist of equipment will be issued when you enrol and there will be a charge in class for the styrofoam you use.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAM503-01 Chelsea Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue 10:00-16:00 J Miller Summer School - Design Development for Fashion and Accessories ( 12KAF503 )
Learn how to research a concept, source exciting visual stimuli and develop a series of design ideas.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAF503-01 Chelsea Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue 10:00-16:00 Z Gorman Summer School - Introduction to Fashion Drawing ( 12KAF505 )
Learn how to illustrate your fashion design ideas in a creative and effective way. Ideal for those wanting a taster in fashion illustration or for those applying for further education course in September
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAF505-01 Chelsea Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue 10:00-16:00 TBC Summer School - Introduction to Fashion Styling ( 12KAF504 )
Learn how to style your own or others' work for fashion photo shoots.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAF504-01 Chelsea Centre 17 Jul 13 1 Wed/Thu/Fri 10:00-16:00 TBC Summer School - Introduction to Men's Fashion : BTEC Award Level 1 ( 12KFF500 )
Level 1
Qualification
Have you ever thought about a career in mens' fashion design? This course is designed to encourage more people into the vibrant menswear industry. Week One will introduce you to the design process and help you to develop original mens' fashion ideas. In Week Two you will pattern-cut and construct a pair of trousers to your own design and take the first step to deciding whether this is the career for you.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KFF500-01 Chelsea Centre 15 Jul 13 2 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 10:00-16:00 M Mehle Summer School - Millinery Masterclass with Bridget Bailey: Pleated Sinamay
Techniques ( 12KAM505 )Learn how to make paper moulds for creating exciting and original pleated sinamay trimmings and hat components.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAM505-01 Chelsea Centre 19 Jul 13 1 Fri 10:00-16:00 B Bailey Summer School - Millinery Masterclass with Bridget Bailey: Silk Flower Making
Techniques ( 12KAM504 )Learn how to create stunning trimmings for your hats and headpieces using specialist millinery flower making techniques. You will learn how to shape and emboss silk petals and explroe different ways for makign flower centres and stamens to add unique touches to you work.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAM504-01 Chelsea Centre 17 Jul 13 1 Wed/Thu 10:00-16:00 B Bailey Summer School - Natural Dye Techniques ( 12KAM502 )
Learn how to dye fabric or millinery materials using natural dyes. This one day workshop will introduce you to the basic processes of working with plant matter to create beautiful, environmentally friendly colours.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAM502-01 Chelsea Centre 23 Jul 13 1 Tue 10:00-16:00 P Walsh Summer School - Sewing Machine Techniques ( 12KAV501 )
For complete beginners to sewing, this course will teach you how to thread up a sewing machines, a range of stitches and seam techniques.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAV501-01 Chelsea Centre 22 Jul 13 1 Mon 10:00-16:00 A Brown Summer School - The Fashion Entrepreneur: In a Global Market ( 12KAF502 )
If you have just set up or are thinking of setting up a small, creative business this one day course will help you to understand more about what international trade means for the designer/fashion business; the critical link: managing your supplier relations (local/global); smart sourcing: the difference it can make to your profit margins; adopting best practices: which standards and certifications are best for your business
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAF502-01 Chelsea Centre 26 Jul 13 1 Fri 10:00-16:00 R Ganguli Summer School - The Fashion Entrepreneur: Marketing and Business for Designers ( 12KAF501 )
If you have just set up or are thinking of setting up a small, creative business this four day course will help you understand your brand, where your business sits in the market, how to position your business and important marketing strategies. On this course you will learn how to develop and communicate your brand identity, receive guidance on costing and pricing product, tips and techniques for pitching and negotiation, understanding of your business from a customer's point of view, plan for success - how to write your marketing plan and develop your marketing strategies.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAF501-01 Chelsea Centre 22 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 10:00-16:00 H Posner Summer School - The Modern Girl's Guide to Hat Making ( 12KAM501 )
Mary Jane Baxter is a milliner on a mission. She's out to prove that you don't necessarily need lots of expensive equipment and fancy techniques to make beautiful hats. Drawing directly from her brand new book, The Modern Girl's Guide to Hatmaking (Kyle Books), Mary Jane will teach you some of the tricks of the trade and show you how to create a range of different pieces without using specialist hat blocks. Whether you want to re-vamp an old titfer or fashion a vintage style headpiece from scratch this varied three-day course is just the ticket! Level: Basic sewing is essential but you needn't have any millinery experience.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12KAM501-01 Chelsea Centre 22 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue/Wed 10:00-16:00 Mary Jane Baxter Summer School: Introduction to Final Cut Pro ( 12MAC009 )
Qualification
Final Cut Pro is the professional's choice for video post-production and is currently being used by TV and Film companies to edit a range of box office feature films. This short course will cover a range of editing techniques that will include: creating stunning effects and transitions on provided video footage and the manipulation of film clips in a variety of ways and also the adding of sound to video images.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12MAC009-01 Wornington Centre 16 Jul 13 2 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 10:00-16:00 Devron Callender Summer School - Design and Craft Summer School: BTEC Award Level 1 ( 12JFD501 )
Level 1
Qualification
This 2 week course aims to give those with little, or no, prior knowledge of Design the opportunity to experience a range of techniques and media. An exciting programme of: Interior, Graphic, Jewellery, Ceramic and Glass Design will be delivered in our specialist studios at the Wornington Centre. Use the work created to compile a diverse, dynamic portfolio for interview onto more substantial Design courses.
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Level 2 Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12JFD501-01 Wornington Centre 16 Jul 13 2 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:30-15:30 TBA Summer School - Glass: Kiln Work ( 12JAG506 )
Want to try working with this magic material? An opportunity to make a 3D object - for complete beginners.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12JAG506-01 Wornington Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tues/Thur 10:00-16:00 Team Summer School - Intro to Interior Design ( 12JAD501 )
Always wanted to have a go at Interior Design? Join this course to introduce you to the basics. You will be amazed how much you will learn in 3 days.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12JAD501-01 Wornington Centre 17 Jul 13 1 Wed/Thur 10:00-15:30 Team Summer School - Introduction to Jewellery ( 12JAJ504 )
For beginners, learn basic jewellery skills to prepare you for a more substantial course or as a taster if you have never made jewellery before
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12JAJ504-01 Wornington Centre 22 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue/Wed 10:00-16:00 J Macdonald Summer School - Native American Beading Techniques ( 12JAJ505 )
An opportunity to learn traditional Native American Beading Techniques. No previous experience required. Some materials provided to get you started.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12JAJ505-01 Wornington Centre 22 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue 10:30-15:30 S Jones-Hughes Summer School - Paper Fantastic ( 12JAD502 )
Learn how to develop and use a range of innovative paper engineering techniques to create exciting structural forms. No prior experience necessary.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12JAD502-01 Wornington Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue 10:30-15:30 M Masterson Summer School - Raku & Sawdust Firing ( 12JAC503 )
This four day course will guide you through the construction of your own ceramic pieces and involve you in the dynamic processes of Raku and Sawdust firing. No previous experience required.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12JAC503-01 Wornington Centre 15 Jul 13 2 Mon/Tues 10:00-15:30 Team Summer School - Award in Healthy Eating (QCF) ( 12HHC019 )
Qualification
This course develops learners' understanding of nutrition and dietary health, and enables them to devise nutritionally balanced menus for themselves and others.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12HHC019-01 Wornington Centre 11 Jul 13 2 Thu/Fri 09:30-15:30 S. Thwaites Summer School - Award in Preventing Contact Dermatitis (QCF) ( 12HHC018 )
Level 2
Qualification
This level 2 course is for anyone that spends time with wet hands or use chemicals - perhaps shampooing hair, washing and preparing food, cleaning or working in health and care environments. Learn how to protect yourself from contact dermatitis. The qualification covers a range of areas. It will increase your awareness of work-related contact dermatitis within industries where it's a high occupational risk, enabling you to become aware of these risks and the preventative steps that reduce the possibility of developing contact dermatitis.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12HHC018-01 Wornington Centre 04 Jul 13 1 Thu/Fri 10:00-15:00 P Chavda Summer School - CACHE Award in an Introduction to Early Year's Settings (QCF) ( 12HCC029 )
Level 1
Qualification
This intensive course develops a basic knowledge of childcare in early years settings. It covers working with children up to the age of 5 years old. The units include subjects such as the value of play, roles and responsibilities of carers and volunteers and the importance of developing links in the local community.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12HCC029-01 Chelsea Centre 08 Jul 13 2 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:30-15:30 TBA Summer School - CACHE Award in Babysitting (QCF) ( 12HCC030 )
Level 2
Qualification
This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the skills needed when babysitting. It includes their responsibilities to children they care for, their responsibilities to the parent(s), and accident prevention and fire safety. Students will be in college on Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th the first week and the following Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd. There is a short written assignment which will be competed during the course.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12HCC030-01 Chelsea Centre 17 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:30-16:30 TBA Summer School - Cubase Intensive Course: Authorised by Steinberg ( 12GMI201 )
If you're new to sequencing and production or just want to brush up or improve on your Cubase skills, KCC is running a 4 day intensive crash course to give you a concise overview of what you need to know to make some serious music with this professional software The course is delivered by Steinberg authorised trainer Bobby Demers and covers all you need to know to work within many different genres of music. We also look at how to record and edit audio so if you're looking at sound engineering or in a band wanting to record your own music this might be the course for you! The production techniques and skills are set out in a logical approach over 4 days working up from the basics of MIDI all the way to basic mastering. The aim is for you to build a track as the course progresses with the final outcome of doing a mix to take away with you on CD or USB stick. No skills are required to do the course but some previous knowledge of music will help you understand and work with the software to a much higher level.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12GMI201-01 Wornington Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 10:00-16:00 B Demers Summer School - History of Popular Music (1840 to 1940) ( 12GMI103 )
This course will analyze the developments of music history for the period 1840 to 1940, and the contributions made by various groups of musicians across the United States of America and the European influence on the genre.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12GMI103-01 Wornington Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon/Tue 10:00-13:00 tba Summer School - Solo Singing Lessons: Beginners/Intermediates ( 12GMI102 )
This introductory course is ideal for anyone who has always wanted to sing and develop basic vocal techniques and confidences.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12GMI102-02 Wornington Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon 10:00-16:00 E Haywoode Summer School - Song Writing for Beginners ( 12GMI104 )
This course covers the fundamentals of modern song writing. It will cover rhyming schemes, song structures and storytelling through lyrical and poetical compositions. It will examine song writing styles for popular music, rap and musical theatre.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12GMI104-01 Wornington Centre 15 Jul 13 1 Mon,Tues 10:00-13:00 TBA Summer School - DIY Painting & Decorating Summer School: City and Guilds
Level 1 Award ( 12VTR402 )Level 1
Learn practical painting & decorating skills to carry out home improvement. Practical based course where you can learn the basic skills of painting and decorating which can lead on to Cskills level 1 diploma. You will be required to bring appropriate clothing and suitable foot wear
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12VTR402-01 Maxilla Walk 15 Jul 13 2 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00-16:00 K Stewart Summer School - DIY Plumbing Summer School: City and Guilds Level 1 Award ( 12VTR401 )
Qualification
"This hands-on practical course you will cover: Health and safety and an introduction to the tools and materials used in the trade, bathroom planning, soil & waste installation, levels and traps, pipe running & valve installation, W.C and basin installation, Please bring suitable clothing and safety boots are essential. All tools and materials will be provided throughout your training period. On successful completion of the course and portfolio you will receive the City & Guilds 'Level 1 Award in Basic Construction'. "
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12VTR401-01 Maxilla Walk 15 Jul 13 2 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00-16:00 J Christie Summer School - Exercise to Music for instructors ( 12FSF014 )
Level 2
Qualification
The exercise to music courses are great for people who want a career in the fitness industry as an aerobics/group exercise to music instructor and gain employment in any of the major health club chains or independent fitness centres in the UK, or work as a freelance instructor. I will qualify for entry on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12FSF014-01 Maxilla Walk 26 Jun 13 2 Wed/Thu/Fri 10:00-17:00 D. Curtez-Bell
