Summer Programme 2016 - University of Strathclyde
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Summer Programme 2016 - University of Strathclyde
Centre for Lifelong Learning Summer Programme 2016 Classes, seminars and workshops for adults of all ages See things differently this Summer Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/CentreForLifelongLearning 3 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Index Creative Art4 History and Sociology9 Glasgow Walking Tours 12 Family History 13 In Association with… CAPPELLA NOVA OUTREACH 16 LAMBHILL STABLES 18 GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS 19 RIVERSIDE MUSEUM20 MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK 21 TITAN CRANE 22 Art Appreciation 23 Creative Writing and Poetry 24 Wine Appreciation 26 Film and Literature 26 Health and Wellbeing 29 Languages 30 Science and Discovery 34 Digital Photography Skills 35 IT and Social Media 36 Student Information 37 Learning in Later Life Students’ Association 39 1 1DAY DAY Look out for this symbol to find the 1 Day classes. SEMINAR SEMINAR Look out for this symbol to find 1, 2 or 3 hour seminars. Check out our brand new classes for this summer NEW Please note none of the classes in this programme are SDS ILA eligible. 4 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 Creative Art Beginner’s Classes These 6 week classes are designed to introduce you to a new skill or medium which you may not have considered before. Offered in a fun and friendly environment, they are the perfect way to try something new this summer. Drawing Saul Robertson BA This introductory class explains through practical activity the progressive steps towards making an accurate freehand drawing. Steps range from two-dimensional elements such as line, tone and shape to three-dimensional elements such as form, pattern, texture and perspective. Emphasis will be on practical exercises exploring a variety of drawing techniques. By the end of the class you should have produced a sketchbook of satisfying drawings. Students should bring along: an A3 cartridge pad, an HB, 2B and 4B pencil, an eraser, a sharpener, one stick of willow charcoal, one putty rubber and one large and one small conté blending stump. WHEN? Thursdays from 23 June 2016 9.45-11.45 CLASS: 700 OR Thursdays from 23 June 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 701 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Art Studio (GH744), Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 Watercolours William Goldsmith BA Each week during this introductory class you will tackle a different painting exercise and be introduced to a variety of traditional and contemporary watercolour painting techniques - for example, using washes, resists, masking out, wax, salt, body, sponging out and sponging on. Tutor demonstration and instruction, combined with individual tuition will allow you to fully appreciate this versatile medium and improve your artistic ability. Students should bring along: an A3 watercolour block pad 300gsm, a watercolour set, round watercolour brushes no. 6 and 14, a 2B pencil and Pebeo drawing gum. WHEN? Wednesdays from 6 July 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 702 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Art Studio (GH744), Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 Acrylics Todd Garner BA MFA Acrylic paint is one of the most exciting mediums in the creation of art objects and is ideal for those who are taking up painting as a hobby or who already have some painting skills. This introductory class will explain through practical activity the progressive steps towards making a technically competent acrylic painting. You will paint from still life and photographs. Students should bring along: an A3 acrylic pad, an acrylic introduction set, a white acrylic tube, hog bristle flat brushes nos. 2 and 6. WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 14.15-16.15 CLASS: 703 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Art Studio (GH744), Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 5 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Pastels Elaine Woo Macgregor BA If you have some drawing experience and you wish to develop your skills in working with soft pastels, this class is for you. You will draw landscapes, animals, portraits and still life. Soft pastel is a beautiful, tactile medium which can be used as an expressive drawing tool for quick drawings to highly finished art work that appears like a painting. There will be tutor demonstration at the start of each week. Students should bring along: a set of soft pastels (minimum 12 colours), a charcoal pencil, an eraser, a craft knife, masking tape, loose sheets of Ingres pastel paper or sugar paper in neutral colours (greens, greys or earth colours) and a can of hairspray/fixative. WHEN? Tuesdays from 19 July 2016 09.45-11.45 CLASS: 704 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH322, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 Sculpture Todd Garner BA MFA Clay is one of the most versatile modelling materials and has been used to make sculptural forms since 2000BC. This class will introduce you to various modelling techniques whilst creating work on a different subject matter each week so that at the end of the class you should have four sculptures of your own. Tuition will be by demonstration, group and individual. It will be creative, fun and a little messy! No experience is required and those who have worked with clay before will still find new challenges and improvements. All work requires firing and can therefore be collected at a later date, to be arranged. WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 705 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Art Studio (GH744), Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£76.00 Other Classes and 1 Day Workshops Acrylics Studio Todd Garner BA MFA This workshop is for those who have been using acrylic paints for some time and have experience of the fundamentals of working with this medium. It is designed to investigate more advanced techniques and address any other areas of acrylic painting you may find problematic. You will be encouraged to ask for guidance on how to overcome problems and to develop your own ‘style’ in your painting. Students should bring along their own materials. WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 12.00-14.00 CLASS: 706 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Art Studio (GH744), Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 NEW Acrylic Techniques and Mixed Media Elaine Woo Macgregor BA This class is suitable for those with drawing and painting experience. The tutor introduces a method of acrylic painting at the start of each lesson. Students will learn ways of creating textured effects that are versatile and adaptable to suit all subject matters of art. Over the course, students will create still lifes, landscapes and abstracts using some of the following methods: charcoal and acrylic; texture gel and acrylic; abstract painting with masking tape, textures and glazes using cling film. Materials required for this course are: 2 sheets of cold pressed watercolour paper (rough), 5 sheets of acrylic painting paper, 1 roll of masking tape, 1 stick of willow charcoal, a set of acrylic paints, acrylic texture gel (sand or coarse), paint brushes and cling film. For the first lesson, please bring 1 sheet of watercolour paper, charcoal, masking tape, acrylic paints and brushes. WHEN? Tuesdays from 19 July 2016 14.15-16.15 CLASS: 707 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH322, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 6 NEW Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 1 DAY Oil Pastels Traditional Chinese Brush and Ink Painting Oil pastel is a versatile and easy to set up medium, which can be used as a drawing and painting medium. It works differently to soft pastels as it behaves more like oil paints in crayon form. This class covers the basic techniques in working with oil pastels. Through practical demonstrations, the tutor will show how to render a wide range of subjects, from flowers and animals to landscapes and portraits. By the end of the class you will gain confidence in drawing and acquire a better understanding of the oil pastel medium. Suitable for all levels of ability. Materials required for this course are: oil pastels (12 colours minimum), good quality brand recommended e.g. Sennelier, Van Gogh or Inscribe, 6 sheets of oil pastel paper approx. A3 size, 1x 2B pencil, masking tape and an optional extra - a taper point 2 rubber pointed brush (for blending). This one day workshop is a taster class for those interested in Traditional Chinese Painting using brush and sumi-ink with rice paper. This workshop covers painting subjects like peonies, Chinese mountain scenery and bamboo. A brief introduction to the history of Chinese Painting will be given at the start, followed by tutor demonstrations and a practical lesson. This class is suitable for all levels of ability. Materials required for this course are: Chinese ink/sumi ink, Chinese brushes (in sizes small, medium and large or 4, 6, 8 round), 1 small box of watercolours (optional), 1 roll of rice paper, paper weights (could be 4 clean pebbles), 1 sheet of white felt approx. A3 size and a ceramic plate for mixing ink. Elaine Woo Macgregor BA WHEN? Tuesdays from 19 July 2016 12.00-14.00 CLASS: 708 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH322, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 Elaine Woo Macgregor BA WHEN? Tuesday 28 June 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 709 WHERE? Room GH322, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£31.50 SEMINAR Oil Painting Taster Saul Robertson BA This workshop is designed as a short ‘taster’ for those interested in exploring oil painting. Oil painting is often thought of as a medium suited to slow, methodical work. However, this versatile medium can be just as suited to painting in short bursts of concentrated work. This workshop will explore ‘alla prima’ painting (making a painting in one sitting) which is a great way to introduce you to this wonderful medium. It is suitable for students with some experience of basic drawing. Oil paints and appropriate paper will be provided. Students should bring along: a selection of different size brushes suitable for oil/acrylic painting and a plastic Double Dipper for oil/turps. WHEN? Tuesday 12 July 2016 10.00-13.00 CLASS: 710 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH322, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£19.00 7 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Supported by Daytime Programme 23rd Annual Art Exhibition Friday 27th May Friday 3rd June 2016 Conference Room (GH742) Level 7 Centre for Lifelong Learning 40 George Street Glasgow G1 1QE Open to the public: 10am-3pm including Saturday 28th May Closed on Sunday 29th May Come along and see the inspiring work of our Daytime Art Students - many items for sale. 8 NEW Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 1 DAY NEW 1 DAY Paint your Partner Caricaturing Taster Come along to this class and surprise yourself. Create an image of someone significant in your life. Working from a picture, you will develop your existing skills, learn new ones and gain confidence in your ability. There will be an opportunity to explore scale, composition, and content using a variety of media and techniques. This workshop is suitable for those with some drawing and painting experience. Students should bring along: a photograph of their partner or friend, a soft pencil, an eraser, sharpener and any choice of paint or colour medium. This workshop is aimed at complete beginners in drawing caricatures. You will be taught how to capture the facial features of friends, families or celebrities in humorous and observant ways from initial sketches to the finished piece. The day will be split into a short presentation on caricatures, tutor demonstrations, and one-to-one tuition. No previous experience is required. Students should bring along: a fineliner pen, 2B graphite pencil, a permanent marker pen, A3 cartridge pad and several head and shoulder photographs of a person you would like to caricature (can be famous or a family member/friend). Jane Shanks BA PgDip WHEN? Monday 15 August 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 711 WHERE? Art Studio (GH744), Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£31.50 NEW 1 DAY Egg Tempera Taster Sharon Thomas MFA BFA This class is an introduction to the ancient technique of egg tempera painting so beautifully exemplified in the work of the Renaissance painters such as Botticelli and Raphael. In this workshop you will witness the making of a gesso panel demonstrated by the tutor and begin work on your own gesso board, following the same intricate processes and in the footsteps of the Old Masters. Students should bring along: 3 organic eggs, distilled water, some linseed oil, a gesso board or an acrylic primed surface, a range of small brushes: round/flat/filbert, some sandpaper, a sharp blade, a palette and some kitchen roll or rags. WHEN? Friday 1 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 712 WHERE? Art Studio (GH744), Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£31.50 William Goldsmith BA WHEN? Thursday 14 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 713 WHERE? Room GH322, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£31.50 9 < BACK TO CONTENTS > History & Sociology Medieval & Ancient NEW Sensing the Holy - The Cult of Relics and Christianity Patrick Parsons MA PGCE The veneration of the relics of Christ, the martyrs and the saints has been central to the beliefs of Catholic Christians since at least the 4th century AD. Yet the history of the cult of relics is not only one of faith and belief but also one of conflict and the struggle for earthly power, with believers and non-believers seeking to affirm or deny their authenticity. Sometime around 400 AD Vigilantius of Calagurris asked the question ‘Why do you kiss and adore a bit of powder wrapped up in a cloth?’ In uncovering the fascinating history of relics in Christianity we will attempt to answer his fundamental question. We will look at the origins of the cult of relics in the Late Antique world, those who propagated the theology of relics and those who opposed them, the reasons for their popularity and spread throughout Christendom, and the influence of relics on Christian religiosity and politics. The course will climax with a case study of the most famous and controversial relic of Christ - The Shroud of Turin. Relic, icon or fake? Does it matter? WHEN? Fridays from 29 July 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 714 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH227, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 WHEN? Tuesdays from 26 July 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 715 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH227, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 Modern History Hidden History Barbara Graham MA MLitt MPhil Dip into history across three centuries as we explore four fascinating topics: Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Bairns – his descendants and the rival heirs; Native Americans during the American Civil War and the US Government’s attitude towards them; Life in Scotland’s Mining Villages, c. 1870 – 1914, living and working conditions; The German Occupation of the Channel Islands, the events and consequences. WHEN? Tuesdays from 2 August 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 717 FOR 4 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£44.00 NEW Reconstruction: America’s Second Civil War Robert Lynch BA PhD NEW Lions in the East - The Third Crusade 1188-92 Patrick Parsons MA PGCE The best known of the medieval crusades and the most romantic courtesy of Sir Walter Scott and Hollywood, the Third Crusade is also the most misunderstood. It has been seen as a titanic struggle between two legendary leaders, Richard the Lion Heart, king of England, and Saladin, sultan of Egypt and Syria, but the real story of the crusade is far more fascinating. Drawing on a rich range of Christian and Muslim sources, we will discover how the crusade was preached and its cost, the experience of crusading in the Holy Land, and the nature of crusading warfare and its conduct. Was Richard the brilliant soldier he is portrayed as in popular myth? Why has Saladin been remembered as the epitome of a chivalrous enemy? Was it the last successful crusade to the Holy Land or just another failure overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the task? In the wake of the American Civil War the Confederate South lay in ruins. Total military defeat was exacerbated by the end of slavery and the destruction of the once prosperous ante-bellum southern economy. But how would the South be treated by the Union victors? Who would be punished? What future was there for the over four million emancipated slaves? This class examines the attempted remodelling of Southern society through revolutionary legislation by Radical Republicans and the quest of freed slaves for economic autonomy and equal citizenship. It also explores the reasons why these revolutionary initiatives collapsed, in the face of the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and the worst period of domestic terrorism in American history; the emergence of legal restrictions on the exslave population in the shape of the infamous Black Codes and the creation of a system of segregation and racial discrimination which would not be successfully challenged for almost a century. WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 10.30-12.30 CLASS: 716 FOR 5 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£55.00 10 NEW The Bloody Somme Thomas Dowds BA MLitt Dip Ed ACP FSAScot As the war on the Western Front became bogged down in 1915 and French attempts to beat the deadlock failed at Verdun, Britain decided to attempt a breakthrough in the Somme Valley and recruited large numbers of troops to prepare for the biggest military operation ever mounted. The campaign opened on 1 July 1916 and from the start was a disaster that led to the greatest loss of life ever suffered by the British Army in one day, and over the summer and autumn, descended into a series of battles to take enemy trenches and gain ground before petering out into trench warfare by November. The Somme has become emblematic of the waste of life in the First World War. This class examines the campaign, using contemporary sources, to assess why it still lives on in the memory of later generations. A class booklet is included in the fee. WHEN? Thursdays from 30 June 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 718 FOR 5 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH753, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£60.00 NEW Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 JFK and America in Early 1960s Tom O’Hara MA MSc PGCE Back due to popular demand, this class covers one of the most controversial periods in American history. The contrast between John F Kennedy and Dwight D Eisenhower, the president who preceded him, could not have been sharper. Kennedy was younger, more dynamic and along with his wife Jackie, he became one of the most photographed figures of the 1960s. Some saw him as an icon for a new age, but beneath the glamour there was a darker side to Kennedy which involved potential sex scandals and powerful adversaries who felt betrayed by his policies and actions. Drawing on a range of sources you will investigate a balanced analysis of the political development and presidency of Kennedy and the remarkable period in history he lived through. WHEN? Wednesdays from 13 July 2016 12.00-14.00 CLASS: 720 FOR 3 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH753, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£33.00 Scottish History NEW J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI Red Clydeside: The Beginnings J.Edgar Hoover, the longest serving director of the FBI, was one of the most remarkable and influential figures in 20th century America. To those who adhere to the official line of the FBI he was a pioneer of modern forensic methods of detective work and an inspirational leader. While accepting that he had some insights into effective systems of criminal investigation, a number of recent biographers and historians argue that his ego and ambition often got in the way and that some of the FBI’s activities when he was director had little to do with fighting crime. This short class will evaluate J. Edgar Hoover’s leadership and his involvement in some of the most controversial incidents in the 20th century. Concerned about the supply of war materials the British Government attempted to increase the workforce through legislation. Skilled workers were required to have a certificate allowing them to change employer, and it was decided to increase the workforce by employing women and unskilled workers to undertake skilled work. This caused resentment and led to the formation of the Clyde Workers’ Committee to resist the changes. Coming at a time when the Peace Movement was active, opposition was growing to the proposal to introduce conscription, and a revolt by women who refused to pay increased rents, the government resorted to the law to smash workers’ resistance. Opposition to the government led to the emergence of a group of workers who, after the Russian Revolution in late 1917, came to be regarded as ‘Red Clydesiders’. This class looks at how this came about. A class booklet is included in the fee. Tom O’Hara MA MSc PGCE WHEN? Tuesdays from 12 July 2016 12.00-14.00 CLASS: 719 FOR 3 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH753, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£33.00 Thomas Dowds BA MLitt Dip Ed ACP FSAScot WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 721 FOR 2 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH753, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£26.00 11 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Through the Keyhole: The Royal Stewarts... June Edgar BSc DipLib ALA MBA FRSA From 1357 to 1689 one family ruled Scotland and later Britain. This family united a nation, furthering a bloodline that claimed connection with the ancient Israelites. Redhaired, red-blooded and often red-handed, they survived through the bloodiest period of Scottish history, and Prince William today can claim more Stewart blood than any Royal since. Led by an STGA Blue Badge Tourist Guide, you will learn through artefacts, anecdotes and storytelling about this fascinating dynasty. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Please dress for the weather. 1 DAY …in Stirling You will visit Stirling Castle, an ancient fortress which became a Renaissance Palace, designed to show the wealth and culture of the Scottish king to the world. The marriage of the Thistle and the Rose took place here and a king stabbed a nobleman 26 times before throwing his body from a window. From the castle you can see where the battles of Sauchieburn, Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge took place. You will walk down into Stirling itself, via the Old Town, viewing the great houses of Stewart nobles, and the Church of the Holy Rude, which hosted royal baptisms and coronations, and still bears scars from sieges by Bonnie Prince Charlie and by General Monck in the English Civil War. There will be an additional fee for entry into Stirling Castle of approximately £14.50 for adults and £11.60 for seniors - free if you have a Historic Scotland pass. WHEN? Saturday 2 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 722 WHERE? Meet at Stirling Castle Esplanade, details to be supplied. Teaching will conclude at 4pm in Stirling. HOW MUCH?£34.00 1 DAY …in Edinburgh You will visit Edinburgh Castle, where a witch burned for threatening James V, where one of the biggest cannons in the world was gifted to James II (and fired for the wedding of Mary Queen of Scots), and where a baby was born who would unite the crowns of England and Scotland. After a guided walk in the footsteps of the Stewarts down the Royal Mile, you will see and hear about the Palace of Holyrood House, built by James IV for his 14 year old English bride, followed by an optional visit to the rooms where Mary Queen of Scots’ musician was murdered and the rich apartments prepared for the Restoration of Charles II. There will be an additional fee for entry into Edinburgh Castle of approximately £16.50 for adults and £13.20 for seniors - free if you have a Historic Scotland pass. WHEN? Wednesday 6 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 723 WHERE? Meet at Waverley Station, details to be supplied. Teaching will conclude at 4pm in Edinburgh. HOW MUCH?£34.00 Sociology NEW Nationalism: Scotland and Beyond Minna Liinpää MA MRes During and following the Scottish independence referendum in 2014, issues around nationalism have featured widely in the media and in politics. This class aims to provide students with a good understanding of the different sociological, historical and political facets of nationalism. We will consider different theories and use examples from Scotland and beyond to illustrate these in practice. Each week the class format will consist of a lecture followed by a seminar where students have the chance to ask questions and to discuss the issues covered, in small groups. On completion, you should be able to explain and analyse competing theories of nationalism; understand and explain key concepts relating to its study; and identify and explain practical examples of nationalism derived from politics, the media and your everyday lives. WHEN? Wednesdays from 6 July 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 724 FOR 4 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH740, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£44.00 12 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 Glasgow Walking Tours The walking tours listed below will meet at various appointed places (details to be supplied). They will be accessible by public transport in or near the city centre. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Please dress for the weather. 1 DAY NEW Crossing Glasgow by Lane Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSAScot Crossing the city centre by lane, from Glasgow Cross to Charing Cross, offers a new perspective on familiar buildings and cityscapes. We’ll see how architects have made the most of limited space and light, and discover some of the fixtures and fittings that bring long-forgotten businesses and industries back to life. We’ll also unearth some hidden architectural gems, see how commercial buildings have been repurposed as shops and houses, and take a “backstage view” of the goods entrances and courtyards that kept the city moving. There will be a break for lunch (own arrangements). A shortened version of this walk will be offered in the evening. Details of the meeting place, which will be easily accessible by public transport, will be sent out before the day. WHEN? WHERE? HOW MUCH? Tuesday 5 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 725 OR Wednesday 6 July 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 726 Meeting information will be sent out prior to the class commencement £28.50 (daytime class), £11 (evening class) Go with the Flow: Glasgow’s River Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSAScot Explore the past, present and future of the River Clyde on this guided walk from Dalmarnock to the Renfrew Ferry. Over three informal walks we’ll look at the history of the people and industries on the river banks; the various crossings of the river; the remains of ferries, quays, wharfs and shipyards that echo an industrial past; and the modern leisure, housing and commercial attractions that now line the river. These features include the Commonwealth Games sites, the new Smart Bridge at Shawfield, Glasgow Green, the Clyde Walkway, the Digital Media Quarter, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Braehead Shopping Centre. Full details of meeting places, finishing points and transport links will be provided prior to the start of the class. WHEN? Wednesdays from 6 July 2016 10.00-13.00 CLASS: 727 FOR 3 MEETINGS WHERE? Meeting information will be sent out prior to the class commencement HOW MUCH?£49.50 1 DAY Explore the Kelvin: Glasgow’s Other River Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSAScot Enjoy a leisurely, guided walk along the green and pleasant banks of the River Kelvin, from Maryhill to the Riverside Museum, exploring its industrial heritage, social history, and plants and wildlife. See the city from an unusual vantage point, beneath bridges and alongside parks, and enjoy walking well away from traffic. There will be a break for lunch (own arrangements). Details of the meeting place, which will be easily accessible by public transport, will be sent out before the day. WHEN? Tuesday 12 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 728 WHERE? Meeting information will be sent out prior to the class commencement HOW MUCH?£28.50 1 DAY Canals of the West of Scotland Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSAScot Canals were the motorways of their day, allowing large cargoes to travel great distances cheaply and efficiently, and giving easy access to new markets. This event looks at the canals in the west of Scotland - Monkland, Forth & Clyde, Glasgow, Paisley & Johnstone, and Crinan - and shows how they greatly improved the economies of the places they linked. We will look at how they were planned, financed, designed and built, often involving innovative civil engineering methods, and the range of industries they supported along their banks. We will also examine the current importance of the canals for business, recreation and wildlife. The class consists of a morning lecture and discussion, followed by a break for lunch (own arrangements) and a guided walk. WHEN? Tuesday 19 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 729 WHERE? Room GH753, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 13 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Family History NEW 1 DAY Discovering the New World: Finding your Emigrant Ancestors Tahitia McCabe BA BFA PGDip (Gen Studies) MLS FRSA Do you have emigrant ancestors in your family tree? If you’ve been having trouble finding what happened to them after leaving the UK, then this workshop can help. We’ll be giving an introduction to immigration records that may include British people emigrating to the New World. The focus will be on U.S., Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, Caribbean and Indian (primarily the British in India) records. The tutor is a former librarian at the Alaska State Library and leads CLL’s Genealogical Studies Programme. The morning will be filled with lectures; the afternoon will be spent in the computer lab. Please bring a memory stick to save any records found. WHEN? Wednesday 13 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 730 WHERE? Room GH742/IT labs, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 1 DAY Introduction to Ancestry.com Marie Dougan BSc PGDip Prof Studies in Ed. PGDip (Gen Studies) This practical class introduces you to finding your ancestors on the ‘Ancestry’ website, working back in time from the 1901 or 1911 Census (Please note that the 1911 census information from Scotland is not available on this site). You will focus on search strategies, evaluating and recording information and the ‘online community’. You should have some familiarity with PCs and the use of the Internet and should bring some family information you wish to research further. Please bring a memory stick to record information discovered during the class. WHEN? Monday 25 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 731 WHERE? Room GH749, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 NEW 1 DAY Heraldry: an introduction Bruce Durie OMLI BSc PhD FSAScot FCollT FIGRS FHEA Heraldry (or, more correctly, Armory) is often dismissed as mere symbology. But there is a body of laws – more strictly enshrined in legislation in Scotland than anywhere else – and a historical, legal and ceremonial context that makes it a strictly regulated part of modern Scotland. Anyone with an interest in history, genealogy, Scottish society or law should understand the laws and science of heraldry. You will come to understand that heraldry is a vital, living aspect of Scots law and culture with the same roots as our distinctive legal system and heraldic literature (aspilogia, armouries etc.) is an important part of Scotland’s literary treasury. There are historical and genealogical clues extant in Arms for genealogy, history and cultural appreciation. By the end of the day, you should be able to correctly blazon a Coat of Arms and, from a blazon, draw a Coat of Arms; understand the rules, history and context of Arms in modern Scotland and understand the process for obtaining Arms in Scotland. WHEN? Thursday 18 August 2016 10.00-16.30 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 732 WHERE? Room GH227, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£31.50 14 1 DAY Poverty and Power in Victorian Glasgow: a Family Historian’s Guide Judith Russell MA Dip Lib MSc (Gen Studies) This one-day seminar will focus on the records available to family historians relating to the systems of welfare and local government that existed in Victorian Glasgow. The history and records of the Scottish Poor Law will be considered, along with surviving documentation of governing institutions and related bodies. The day will consist of illustrated lectures, group exercises using document examples, and time for questions and discussions. The class will end with a guided tour of Glasgow’s magnificent City Chambers in nearby George Square (subject to arrangements with Glasgow City Council). WHEN? Tuesday 5 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 733 WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 NEW Maps for Family Historians Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSAScot Maps are an invaluable resource for family history research. They can help identify where our ancestors lived and worked, and help put their lives into context. They can also shed light on old and forgotten place names, and suggest many avenues for further archive research. This class outlines the many map resources available in libraries, archives and online, with a strong focus on working directly with old maps to research and solve genealogical problems. We will have one classroom session, one visit to a map library, one hands-on session with online maps, and a guided walk using old maps in a modern context (please dress for the weather). Bring a family history problem you think maps could help solve! WHEN? Mondays from 4 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 734 FOR 2 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH227/IT labs, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£57.00 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Summer Institute of Genealogical Studies Mon 27 June – Fri 1 July 2016 Learn new skills, experience something different and enjoy meeting fellow genealogists. Join us at the Centre for Lifelong Learning for the 2nd Summer Institute of Genealogical Studies aimed at intermediate to advanced level family history researchers. Courses: • British Military Research • Irish Resources and Research Techniques • Practical Applications of Genetic Genealogy Each course runs over five days. You can sign up for all five days of a course or choose one or more days and you can pick and mix between different courses if you prefer. Courses will be taught by well-known and respected genealogical tutors and experts from around the UK. Registration is ongoing, postgraduate alumni discounts are available. For further information and to register, please see: www.strath.ac.uk/genealogy/ 15 16 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 In Association with… CAPPELLA NOVA OUTREACH Through the delivery of singing workshops and classes, Cappella Nova Outreach is becoming increasingly familiar to those who simply want to enjoy the experience of group-singing and to develop their skills, from complete beginners upwards. Having established an international reputation through performance, recording and touring of a vast range of vocal music, members of the award-winning Scottish professional vocal ensemble Cappella Nova offer a wide range of training opportunities accessible to all. For automatic updates, visit and register at www.cappella-nova.com, and for further enquiries contact Cappella Nova on 0141 552 0634 or [email protected]. We are delighted to be able to continue our collaboration this year by offering more, unique opportunities for adults to engage with a broad range of new and well-loved musical experiences. The classes are open to adults of all ages. The Summer Morning Choir Alan Tavener Conductor & Outreach Leader, Cappella Nova Kick-start your week in the company of – and in harmony with – other like-minded people. Building upon the popularity of the Centre’s established Morning Choir, this is a unique opportunity to carry on singing during the summer months, and to engage in an uplifting variety of accessible songs ranging from the Age of Swing and Songs from The Shows to folk and world songs. Practical guidance will be given in preparing the voice for singing, and in gaining a basic understanding of music notation to assist you in singing from words/music sheets. This is a unique opportunity to revise the ‘tools of the trade’ of choral singing and, in the process, have lots of fun! WHEN? Mondays from 27 June 2016 10.30-12.30 (No class meeting on 18th July) CLASS: 735 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH742, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 NEW 1 DAY Been told you couldn’t sing? Edward Caswell Singer, Cappella Nova and Conductor & Outreach Leader …come to us, we’ll fix you! Many of the hundreds who have attended Edward Caswell’s classes at the Centre for Lifelong Learning would answer a resounding ‘yes’ to this question. But since 2008 in his popular ‘Health and Wellbeing through Song’ classes, Edward’s students have surpassed all expectations both in terms of their own singing and their ability to sing in parts with others. So, if you enjoy singing in the shower or in the car, we can offer you an informal atmosphere where participants will be introduced to the basics of singing and by the end of the day be singing a selection of songs from widely differing traditions. As ever the emphasis will be on enjoyment! WHEN? Tuesday 28 June 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 736 WHERE? Room GH742, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 17 < BACK TO CONTENTS > NEW 1 DAY 1 DAY Music Fyne: Treasures of early Scottish music Singing Music Theory Outreach Leader Do you have some experience of group or solo singing, or have you attended our ‘Singing by Sight’ classes? If you have some confidence following musical notation and pitching notes, but would also like to be able to understand more about the theory behind this, then this singing day will be suitable for you. As well as offering you practice in pitching, through the use of words/ music sheets, we will also sing familiar songs together as well as learning some new ones. You will gain a deeper understanding of pitch relationships (‘intervals’), key signatures, rhythmic relationships and time signatures. As well as offering members of choirs and teachers a greater appreciation of how musical notation ‘works’, this class will also be appropriate for those working towards a musical theory examination up to and including Grade Five Associated Board level or equivalent. Alan Tavener, Conductor & Outreach Leader, Cappella Nova and Rebecca Tavener, Artistic Director, Cappella Nova & Canty and Following, amongst others, ‘The Hildegard of Bingen Experience’, ‘Celtic Mysteries and Miracles’, and ‘Wolf Hall in Music’, Rebecca Tavener now brings to life the fascinating story of Early Scottish ‘art music’. This interactive study day will cover the history of music from Queen Saint Margaret of Scotland to Jamie Saxt. Joined by Alan Tavener, Leader of the Centre’s Morning Choir, there will also be the opportunity to learn and participate in simple songs from this era. In the process, students will gain a unique depth of appreciation of the wide range of the musical styles and structures of Medieval and Renaissance Scotland. WHEN? Tuesday 12 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 737 WHERE? Room GH742, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 Alan Tavener Conductor & Outreach Leader, Cappella Nova WHEN? Tuesday 26 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 738 WHERE? Room GH742, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 18 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 LAMBHILL STABLES A community hub and social enterprise for North Glasgow, Lambhill Stables was set up in 2007 with the aim of providing recreational, occupational, training and employment opportunities. The derelict former stables building, a staging post in the days when horses pulled barges along the Forth and Clyde Canal, was brought into community ownership. The Centre for Lifelong Learning is partnering with Lambhill Stables to deliver classes which will bring to life the forgotten stories of the communities, industries and wildlife living and working alongside the Forth and Clyde Canal. NEW SEMINAR NEW SEMINAR Lambhill Stables and Industry Boat Tour Possil Marsh Heritage Walk Come along and explore the history of Lambhill Stables, the building itself, the reason for its existence, its changing functions over the years and the services it provides for the local community now. You will then board the Lambhill Stables open-top boat at the pontoon beside the Stables building and take a heritage boat trip via Stockingfield Junction to Applecross. You will learn about the changing functions of travel on the Forth and Clyde Canal and about the changing face of industry in the area. Explore the wildlife which occupies the marsh and learn how the site has served people in the local area over the years with descriptions of some interesting recreational activities! This session will begin at Lambhill Stables building and the group will walk along the tow path at the Forth and Clyde Canal and continue in a loop around Possil Marsh which is a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. WHEN? Wednesday 29 June 2016 10.30-12.30 CLASS: 739 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Lambhill Stables Café 11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow G22 6RD HOW MUCH?£11.00 WHEN? Wednesday 27 July 2016 10.30-12.30 CLASS: 741 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Lambhill Stables Café, 11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow G22 6RD HOW MUCH?£11.00 Michael Nakonecznyj NEW Michael Nakonecznyj SEMINAR Miners’ Raw Heritage Walk Michael Nakonecznyj Discover all about the life of miners families and what living on the banks of the canal was like. This walking tour will begin at Lambhill Stables building and the group will walk along the tow path at the Forth and Clyde Canal to observe the few remnants left of the ‘Miners’ Raws’. The walk will focus specifically on Lochfaulds and Mavis Valley Raws, where miners and their families lived and worked in Pits 15 and 17 for the Carron Ironworks Company. WHEN? Wednesday 13 July 2016 10.30-13.00 CLASS: 740 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Lambhill Stables Café, 11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow G22 6RD HOW MUCH?£16.50 For each seminar please meet up in Lambhill Stables Café. The session will start and end here. Participants should dress for the weather: warm and waterproof clothing is highly recommended as is comfortable footwear. A limited amount of parking is available behind the Stables building but participants may need to find another place to park in a local street if the car park is full. Participants are welcome to bring a snack. 19 < BACK TO CONTENTS > GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS Glasgow Botanic Gardens has been an integral part of the City of Glasgow for nearly 200 years. Along with the seasons it is constantly changing and whenever you visit there will always be something of interest to see. The garden is the perfect place for leisure and relaxation and entry is free. It is also a major educational facility within the city with one of the best tropical and temperate plant collections in Scotland. For further information telephone the Gardens office on 0141 276 1614 or visit the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens website at: www.glasgowbotanicgardens.com NEW SEMINAR NEW SEMINAR Herb Garden Tour Know Your Trees Herbs are plants that grow wild in your neighbourhood and throughout much of the country. They have been collected and used for millennia by the local population. In our distant past they provided the only medicine and the only available vegetable food. Local people knew their local plants intimately. Sadly, that knowledge has, over time, slowly dwindled. But, over the past few years, people are moving back towards ‘the natural’. This tour through the herb garden of ‘The Botanics’ looks at medicinal plants, scented plants, dye plants and edible plants. Please dress for the weather. It is said that thousands of years ago a (red) squirrel could climb a tree on the south coast of England and walk through the tree tops until it reached northern Scotland without once touching the ground. But what were those trees? What were the first trees to colonise the British Isles at the end of the last ice age. Were they the same familiar trees we know today? These questions and more will be answered on a walk around the Botanic Gardens looking at our familiar natives as well as the many exotics that thrive in Glasgow’s warm and wet West End. Please dress for the weather. WHEN? Wednesday 10 August 2016 13.00-15.00 CLASS: 742 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Meet at the entrance to the Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE HOW MUCH?£11.00 WHEN? Thursday 18 August 2016 13.00-15.00 CLASS: 743 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Meet at the entrance to the Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE HOW MUCH?£11.00 Louise Bustard MA Dip Hort Kew Louise Bustard MA Dip Hort Kew 20 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 RIVERSIDE MUSEUM Riverside is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular Glasgow historic street bring the objects and stories to life. We are delighted to offer new classes this summer on location at the award-winning building which has already become an iconic landmark on the banks of the River Clyde. To find out more about the Riverside Museum, visit www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/riverside NEW SEMINAR Making of a Monument: Mary Barbour Sharon Thomas MFA BFA Led by Sharon Thomas (the Glasgow artist who made the seminal art work: Mary Barbour Monument: A Proposal 2012 for Glasgow Women’s Library, before establishing the Remember Mary Barbour Association which fund-raised to make a city monument about this important woman) this class will explore the importance of monument building, social remembrance and Glasgow’s rich history of social leaders. Students are encouraged to bring articles, clips, photos or posters of striking figures in their own history as well as in world history, with which to discuss and develop strategies of making more public monuments. Activities will include sketching, collage and group discussion to discuss public history documented and explored via art making. WHEN? Friday 26 August 2016 14.00-17.00 CLASS: 744 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Learning Space, Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS HOW MUCH?£16.50 NEW SEMINAR Victoriana Life Drawing Jane Shanks BA PgDip In this class, based at the Riverside Museum, you will have the opportunity to build on basic drawing skills learned in ‘Drawing and Painting Stages 1 and 2’ or ‘Learn to Draw’. Producing a likeness of the human form is a most challenging and rewarding artistic pursuit and is the best exercise for developing good drawing and observational skills. Learn about proportions, structure, balance and basic anatomy on location in the Gallery at the Riverside Museum with a costumed life model. Students should bring along: cartridge paper, a 2B and HB pencil, putty rubber, charcoal and a sharpener. WHEN? Tuesday 30 August 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 745 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? The Gallery, Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS HOW MUCH?£11.00 Mary Barbour Monument, 2012 Produced as part of the Glasgow Women’s Library ‘21 Revolutions’ Project. Prints available for sale at http://womenslibrary.org.uk/about-us/ our-history/two-decades-of-changingminds/21-revolutions-the-artists/ 21 < BACK TO CONTENTS > MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK Mugdock Country Park is a tourist attraction and country park 10 miles north of Glasgow covering 260 hectares which offers a range of activities and events. Mugdock has a locally and regionally significant historical heritage. The areas within and bordering the country park supported many early settlers with natural springs and well-stocked hunting grounds. There may also have been a Bronze Age farm located south of the weather station and crannogs in the loch. Examples of built history within the park include the medieval Mugdock Castle, 18th century ruin Craigend Castle and the WW2 gun sites. Social history pertaining to Mugdock Zoo and the Clan Graham are well documented. In addition the magic of Mugdock can be seen through the unique, remote woodland, moorland and loch landscapes. To find out more about Mugdock Country Park, visit www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk The Mugdock Experience Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSAScot Mugdock Country Park, which is near Milngavie to the north of Glasgow, offers a wealth of historical and landscape attractions for visitors. Among these are a 13th century Norman castle built by James Graham, the first Marquis of Montrose; a Drowning Pond used in Covenanting times; and a Gallow Hill, where Patrick MacNicoll was hanged for murder in 1718. Much earlier sites include an Iron Age Crannog in Mugdock Loch, and farms from both the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. There is also a Second World War gun site, part of the anti-aircraft defence of the Clyde Basin. The first meeting will outline the history of the country park, and the various sites within it, and the second meeting will be a guided tour of the country park led by the tutor and one of the Park Rangers. This walk will visit some of the historic attractions and viewpoints, which offer spectacular vistas of the Blane Valley, Ben Lomond and the Ayrshire hills. Travel information will be provided, but students are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Please wear stout footwear, and dress for the weather. WHEN? Fridays from 8 July 2016 10.00-12.30 (12.00-14.30 on 15th July) CLASS: 746 FOR 2 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 22 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 TITAN CRANE Titan Clydebank is dedicated to promoting heritage through the restoration and preservation of the Titan Crane and to advancing education with regard to industrial heritage. Since opening in 2007, the Crane has welcomed all - from grandparents with grandchildren to education groups to ex shipyard workers and their families. In 2008 it was awarded the Chicago Aethaneum Award for Architecture and in 2009, a further two awards from the Civic Trust. In July 2012, the Titan was presented with the prestigious Engineering Heritage Award from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. To find out more about the Titan Crane, visit www.titanclydebank.com 1 DAY Ghosts of the Titan Crane: Working Lives Brian Whittingham TQFE Shipbuilding on the Clyde is cloaked in folklore and fond reminiscing. It was one of the most influential industries in Scotland producing many fine ships that were to become a worldwide measure of quality and longevity. They were branded ‘the good old days’, but were they? This class documents the journey of the Black Squad during the building of the QE2. It will also explore the working worlds within which we live beyond shipyards. Using source material of film, poetry, fiction and social documentary you will learn about the realities of the humour and pathos of an industry and a job market that is no more. It will offer you an introduction to how various art forms represent the industrial heritage of Scotland and how you may connect with your own experiences dipping into autobiographical memoir. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements. WHEN? Tuesday 12 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 747 WHERE? The Enterprise Office, Titan Crane, Glasgow Meeting information will be sent out prior to the class commencement. HOW MUCH?£28.50 23 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Art Appreciation NEW NEW Facing the World: Self-Portraits from Rembrandt to Ai Weiwei Inspiring Impressionism: an introduction to Charles-François Daubigny This summer the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is staging an exhibition of self-portraits. The exhibition spans six centuries and covers artists ranging from David Wilkie to Marina Abramovic and Rembrandt to Edvard Munch. With self-portraits becoming increasingly important in our age of social media, this exhibition is perfectly placed to survey both the historical and contemporary exploration of the subject. The classes will begin with an introduction to portraiture and some of the key artists in the exhibition. The following week will consist of a guided tour of the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. Students will be responsible for their own travel arrangements. Charles-François Daubigny (1817-1878) was an important influence in the development of 19th century landscape painting. The National Gallery in Edinburgh is staging the first major international exhibition of this artist. The exhibition will show how this artist anticipated and influenced many of the practices associated with Impressionism. Through the exhibition the juxtapositions of the work of Monet, Pissarro, Van Gogh and others highlight the interactions and mutual influence between Daubigny and the Impressionists. The class will consist of an illustrated lecture in week 1 followed by a tour of the show in week 2 at the National Gallery in Edinburgh. Students will be responsible for their own travel arrangements. Blair Cunningham BA MFA WHEN? Tuesdays from 16 August 2016 10.00-12.00 (10.30-12.30 on 23 August) CLASS: 748 FOR 2 MEETINGS WHERE? Week 1: Room GH231, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE Week 2: Main entrance to the National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD HOW MUCH?£22.00 Blair Cunningham BA MFA WHEN? Tuesdays from 16 August 2016 12.00-14.00 (13.00-15.00 on 23 August) CLASS: 749 FOR 2 MEETINGS WHERE? Week 1: Room GH231, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE Week 2: Main entrance to the Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL HOW MUCH?£22.00 1 DAY Hidden Art in Glasgow Blair Cunningham BA MFA Glasgow has a long tradition of commissioning art for public spaces. Most of us will immediately think of the many statues and monuments that inhabit our streets and squares but there are more hidden contemporary works. In this walking tour we shall try to look at some of the most interesting and discuss the artists that created them. The class will concentrate on Glasgow city centre and will include discussions on the role of public art. The first half of the class will be held in the Centre and will consist of a short lecture by the tutor. The afternoon will involve a walking tour of areas of Glasgow that demonstrate commissioned artwork in the city. Please dress for the weather. WHEN? Thursday 18 August 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 750 WHERE? Room GH753, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 24 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 Creative Writing and Poetry Summer Morning Creative Writing David Pettigrew BA MPhil This class aims to inspire your creative writing process. Through an interactive lecture format and in a supportive environment, you will exchange ideas through class exercises and lively discussion. Helpful guidance from the tutor (an experienced writer and editor) will build your confidence and creative writing skills. It is open to anyone who is new to creative writing (no previous experience required) and to those who may have previously done some writing. Whatever your experience, there will be plenty of inspiration on offer. Please note that the class is limited to 16 students. WHEN? Thursdays from 30 June 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 752 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH330, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 Give it a Go: Creative Writing David Pettigrew BA MPhil Writing is something that we all can do if we have an interest in the written word and some time to devote to it. This class will help you to put your thoughts on paper and to improve the quality of what you write. You will focus on different ways to develop your own skills through writing, reading and discussion. All you need to become a better writer is the desire to put pen to paper. No previous experience required. The class can be taken independently or acts as an introduction to the ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’ class commencing in October 2016. Please note that the class is limited to 16 students. WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 751 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 1 DAY A Day of Poetry Linda Jackson BA DipEd PhD Do you enjoy reading poetry? Do you know if you enjoy reading poetry? Do you write? Come along to this inspiring one-day class where you can learn about poetic forms, bring your own favourite poems to share and then work towards writing and editing your own poetry or monologues. If you wish, there will be an opportunity to perform your work at one of Glasgow’s many poetry ‘readings’ at a future date. NB This is not a requirement. Maybe you know you are a ‘scribbler’ at heart or maybe you have notebooks full of ideas. Whatever your level, the learning is fun and very memorable. Glasgow has a vibrant poetry scene – be part of it. WHEN? Thursday 7 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 753 WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 25 < BACK TO CONTENTS > SEMINAR THE CREATIVE WRITING PICK ‘N’ MIX David Pettigrew BA MPhil This popular series of individual seminars covers key areas of creative writing – register for any combination of them to suit your needs. Using an interactive lecture format with in-class exercises and discussion, the tutor will take you through everything you need to know about... ... Story and Plot ...Point of View Every reader wants a good story and providing one is the objective of every writer. This seminar looks at ways of building stories, from developing an initial idea through to creating a coherent, persuasive and satisfying plot. An understanding of ‘point of view’ is a key writing skill, but it is often misunderstood. This seminar will explain the different perspectives you can employ in your writing and introduce key skills in using them effectively. WHEN? Thursday 7 July 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 754 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 WHEN? Thursday 28 July 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 757 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 ...Character ...Revising Your Writing and Editing Good stories need strong characters, and even for writers of nonfiction a key skill is the ability to bring people to life on the page. Learn how to use your imagination and observation to create characters, how to give them a personality, how to give them a voice, and how to build stories out of them. It’s often said that it’s not the writing that a reader sees on the page of a novel or short story - it’s the rewriting. Learn the basics of drafting and editing, looking at common mistakes and introducing the skills needed to refine a piece of writing so that it reaches its full potential. WHEN? Thursday 14 July 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 755 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 WHEN? Thursday 4 August 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 758 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 ...Dialogue Whether you’re working on fiction or non-fiction, dialogue is an essential tool in bringing your writing to life. Learn how to create convincing dialogue and how to use it to its best advantage. WHEN? Thursday 21 July 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 756 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 26 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 Wine Appreciation NEW Wine Appreciation: Iberian Intrigue - The Wines of Spain and Portugal James Preacher WSET There is a lot more to Spain than Sherry and Rioja and a lot more to Portugal than Port. The Iberian Peninsula has a long winemaking history and now there are many Spanish and Portuguese wines appearing on our shelves. Both countries have modernised their wine industries since joining the E.U. but have retained their regional styles. Many more Spanish regions are making quality wine and Portugal is to be celebrated for sticking with her indigenous grapes which has helped her retain her individuality. In this class we will look at wines made from local and international grape varieties and examine how the climate and growing conditions influence the wine styles produced by these two countries. To cover the cost of samples there will be an additional charge of £7-£9 per person per night. WHEN? Wednesdays from 29 June 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 764 FOR 4 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH742, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£44.00 Film and Literature NEW 1 DAY A Day of Film Linda Jackson BA DipEd PhD A day of film to view clips and consider the ways that the structure of the film creates impact and how the visuals and soundtrack ‘affect’ the viewer. There will be some fun workshop exercises to deconstruct filmic codes and some exposition and discussion of how directors make their mark on the production. (Think Scorsese, Coen Brothers – and others.) This session is suitable for those who have no prior knowledge of film study and those who do. Popcorn anyone? WHEN? Thursday 14 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 759 WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 Jane Austen and Film Kate McLean BA MA PhD In this class you will explore a selection of Jane Austen’s witty, cunning and romantic works in book and film, including Mansfield Park, Emma and Persuasion. You will uncover why her characters are so enduring and what makes her late 18th and early 19th century books so captivating to a modern audience. It is recommended you have copies of the novels but essential reading will be provided. WHEN? Fridays from 12 August 2016 13.00-16.00 CLASS: 760 FOR 3 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£49.50 27 < BACK TO CONTENTS > SHAKESPEARE: A CELEBRATION OF 400 YEARS Celebrating Shakespeare on his 400th Anniversary. William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in England, his work, including collaborations, consists of 38 plays, 154 sonnets and two long narrative poems. This is a series of new taster classes at the Centre for Lifelong Learning to commemorate Shakespeare’s 400th Anniversary. It will be followed up with a performance at The Shed performing arts venue in Shawlands, which will feature in our Daytime Programme 2016/2017. NEW SEMINAR Celebrating Shakespeare NEW 1 DAY Shakespeare at a Glance: Twelfth Night Kate McLean BA MA PhD Liz Kristiansen NCSD LUDDDA LAMDA IPA An informal workshop for all fans of the Bard – his life and work against the background of Elizabethan theatre. This is a taster class for the forthcoming autumn season of ‘Shakespeare at the Shed’. The class will include a live performance from a visiting actor plus a taste of Elizabethan fayre! This class offers a crash-course guide to Shakespeare’s darkly comic and intriguing comedy Twelfth Night. You will look at the characters, the plot, themes and Shakespeare’s language. There will be an opportunity for group discussion. No prior knowledge of Shakespeare is required. It is recommended you have a copy of the play but essential reading will be provided. WHEN? Tuesday 23 August 2016 13.30-16.00 CLASS: 761 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH330, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£14.00 WHEN? Friday 8 July 2016 11.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 763 WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£23.00 NEW 1 DAY Shakespeare at a Glance: As You Like It Kate McLean BA MA PhD This class offers a crash-course guide to Shakespeare’s classic As You Like It. You will look at the characters, the plot, themes and Shakespeare’s language that make As You Like It such a lively and timeless play. There will be an opportunity for group discussion. No prior knowledge of Shakespeare is required. It is recommended you have a copy of the play but essential reading will be provided. WHEN? Friday 1 July 2016 11.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 762 WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£23.00 28 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 Senior Summer Academy Making Waves Monday 22 – Friday 26 August 2016 Join us at the Centre for Lifelong Learning for the first Senior Summer Academy run by the Learning in Later Life Students’ Association (3Ls) for 5 days of talks, walks and water trips. The programme will include day trips related to the theme of water including:• maritime museums • brewery tour • boat trips on the Waverley, an inland loch and a canal Lectures with Ronnie Scott plus visiting speakers will form part of the programme. For further information and to register, please contact [email protected] or telephone 0141 548 4387 29 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Health and Wellbeing SEMINAR SEMINAR Healthy Brain Prescriptions 12 Steps to Greater Happiness Feeling confused by the information on how to stay sharp? In this seminar discuss the impact of diet, exercise, and stress reduction which can enhance the brain’s resilience. How do we enhance decision-making, problem-solving, learning and memory? Discover more about maintaining what we already know while being open to new ideas. Learn how to increase the odds of still being sharp as a tack at 100! Watch video clips with suggestions from neuroscientists and others, together with links to web-based articles and informative websites. If you are happy already, learn how to stay that way or do you think you can become a little happier? Happiness can affect your health, literally from head to toe – from the ‘joy juices’ in your brain to the pep in your step! This seminar will include strategies that can shift outlook, including heightened appreciation, gratitude and optimism about life. In video clips you will hear from researchers and some ‘happy people’. We will explore the Buddhist saying ‘there is no way to happiness, happiness is the way.’ Val Bissland BA MA EdD MBPsS WHEN? Wednesday 3 August 2016 12.00-14.00 CLASS: 765 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH742, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 Val Bissland BA MA EdD MBPsS WHEN? Wednesday 10 August 2016 12.00-14.00 CLASS: 766 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH742, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 30 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 Languages GIVE IT A GO The aim of these beginner-level classes is to provide those with minimal or no knowledge of their chosen language the chance to enhance and gain skills in communicating effectively in that language. The classes will be conversational in nature but will also look at basic sentence formation and grammar. This will be achieved by using a variety of situations in which travellers abroad may find themselves. It is suited to those who may be going abroad for business or holidays as well as those who wish to gain the basics in the language for their own personal development. Acquiring foreign language skills is an excellent way to improve career prospects as well as to broaden horizons and become aware of other cultures. The classes will be taught in a friendly and welcoming environment designed to maximise the learning experience. These classes can lead into the accredited language classes which commence from October 2016 and are part of the Open Studies Certificate. French Italian WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 14.00-16.00 (Joan Lefever) CLASS: 767 WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (daytime) OR Wednesdays from 29 June 2016 18.00-20.00 (Patrick Scott) CLASS: 768 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH330, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (evening) HOW MUCH?£66.00 WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 771 WHERE? Room GH231, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (daytime) OR Wednesdays from 29 June 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 772 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (evening) HOW MUCH?£66.00 Joan Lefever MA & Patrick Scott BA German Juliane Mildschlag BA MA WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 14.00-16.00 CLASS: 769 OR Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 770 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH740, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (both) HOW MUCH?£66.00 Giovanna Vignati PhD Dip Spanish (Open) Spanish Carmen Rubio-Gutierrez BA & Anne Bowman MA PGDip WHEN? Tues & Thurs from 9 August 2016 10.00-12.00 (Carmen Rubio-Gutierrez) CLASS: 773 WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (daytime) FOR 6 meetings OR Wednesdays from 20 July 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 774 (Anne Bowman) FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH327, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (evening) HOW MUCH?£66.00 31 < BACK TO CONTENTS > TALK These classes offer those who have some knowledge of the language the chance to improve their skills. The focus is on speaking and listening but consolidation of grammar will also feature. Again, this class is suited to those who may be going abroad for business reasons as well as those who wish to gain the basics in the language for their own personal development. Tutors will use a variety of materials in the target language to enhance the learning experience and build on vocabulary. You will also look at the culture of the country to deepen your understanding and enjoyment if you have the chance to visit. It is suitable for those who have completed ‘Stage 1A’ or ‘Stage 1B’ classes at the Centre or are learning the language at a similar level elsewhere. These classes can lead into the creditbearing language classes which commence from October 2016 and are part of the Open Studies Certificate. French Italian WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 14.00-16.00 CLASS: 775 OR Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 776 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH330, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (both) HOW MUCH?£66.00 WHEN? Wednesdays from 29 June 2016 14.00-16.00 CLASS: 778 WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (daytime) OR Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 779 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (evening) HOW MUCH?£66.00 Patrick Scott BA German Pierre Kuba BA PGCE WHEN? Mon & Thurs from 27 June 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 777 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH327, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 Giovanna Vignati PhD Dip Spanish (Open) Spanish Gillian Pencovitch MA DipEML WHEN? Wednesdays from 13 July 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 780 OR Wednesdays from 13 July 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 781 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (both) HOW MUCH?£66.00 32 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 KEEP TALKING The most advanced level we offer in the summer and for those with a good knowledge of the language. As with the previous classes, it is suitable for students with varying study goals, different skills or personal development needs and is designed to increase your confidence in speaking in the target language. Authentic press, television and Internet resources will be used to link the content to the language and topical issues in those countries. It is suitable for those who have completed three years or more of language study at the Centre or similar elsewhere, and who wish to consolidate what they have learned so far. These classes can lead into language classes which commence from October 2016. French Spanish WHEN? Wednesdays from 29 June 2016 14.00-16.00 CLASS: 782 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH330, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 WHEN? Wednesdays from 13 July 2016 13.00-15.00 (Gillian Pencovitch) CLASS: 786 WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (daytime) OR Mon & Weds from 8 August 2016 18.00-20.00 (Carmen Rubio-Gutierrez) CLASS: 787 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (evening) HOW MUCH?£66.00 Patrick Scott BA German Pierre Kuba BA PGCE WHEN? Mon & Thurs from 27 June 2016 13.00-15.00 CLASS: 783 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH327, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£66.00 Italian Giovanna Vignati PhD Dip Spanish (Open) WHEN? Tuesdays from 28 June 2016 14.00-16.00 CLASS: 784 WHERE? Room GH231, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (daytime) OR Thursdays from 30 June 2016 18.00 - 20.00 CLASS: 785 FOR 6 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (evening) HOW MUCH?£66.00 Gillian Pencovitch MA DipEML & Carmen Rubio-Gutierrez BA 33 < BACK TO CONTENTS > OTHER LANGUAGE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES NEW SEMINAR NEW 1 DAY Break into Hebrew Spain: Truth and Reality Join this taster class for a lively introduction to modern Hebrew aimed at those with little or no prior knowledge of the language. Come along and learn through group work in a warm and welcoming environment. By the end of the session, you will be familiar with some phrases to use in everyday situations. This class will look at Spanish Cinema, focusing on films that portray the everyday dramas that affect ordinary people in contemporary life. Spanish filmmakers spurn Hollywood‘s idealised versions of life and the stereotypes generally preferred by the American cinema, instead connecting with the viewer at the most fundamental level. It is a real life in cinema, accurately portrayed and full of truth. You will experience the true essence of Spanish cinema with the help of one of the most important cinema directors currently in Spain, Fernando León de Aranoa. Come along and discover why Spanish film directors prefer intense realism rather than the typical romantic comedy. A film by Fernando León de Aranoa will be shown during the class as an example of its genre and you will have the opportunity for questions and debate afterwards. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish but will be guided by the tutor to be at a level suitable for anyone who has completed Spanish ‘Stage 2’ or above at the Centre. Come along and get some Spanish practice as well as an insight into filmmaking in Spain. Evelyn Tiefenbrun MA DipEd MSc WHEN? Thursday 30 June 2016 18.00-20.00 CLASS: 788 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH740, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 NEW Spain: Truth and Tradition Emma Sanchez-Quinones Ballestero MLitt Spain, its culture and its history are renowned around the world but there is so much more to discover. Contemporary Spain has more depth and substance than the superficial image projected by today’s tourist industry. It comprises so much more than just fun and entertainment. There are many events in its history, society and culture for you to discover. This class aims to reveal the real Spanish culture without stereotyping Spain and its people. We will discuss the most important influences that differentiate it, making it the exceptional country it is today including the political upheavals which have had such a profound effect. Among areas we shall look at are: Spanish music, cinema and dance; literature and journalism; social movements, traditions, food and celebrations and lastly, spoken dialects. This class will be conducted in English. WHEN? Tuesdays from 19 July 2016 14.00-16.00 CLASS: 789 FOR 5 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£55.00 Emma Sanchez-Quinones Ballestero MLitt WHEN? Thursday 7 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 790 WHERE? Room GH740, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 If you are interested in film, please refer to our Film and Literature classes on page 26. 34 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 Science and Discovery SEMINAR The Periodic Table of the Elements William Raftery BSc PhD The Periodic Table has been a source of inspiration and curiosity not only for chemists but also for industrialists, artists and musicians. This seminar aims to unlock some of the mysteries of the Periodic Table and explain how it evolved. The quest to discover elements and the part played by their reactivity will be explored. You will also examine the relationship between the names and symbols of elements. Finally, the history of the Periodic Table and its development into its present day structure and use will be covered. WHEN? Wednesday 27 July 2016 14.00-16.00 CLASS: 791 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH740, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 Introducing Catastrophes Seumas Bates MSc PhD This class introduces the political, social, and cultural impact of large scale disaster, and offers those interested in ‘Disaster Studies’ a taster of this discipline. It will offer an accessible introduction for those interested in better understanding the threat, impact, and recovery from large-scale disaster beyond the often-limited reviews offered by the media. Indeed, the role the media can play in (mis)reporting how a disaster is unfolding will be a key topic of study. By using real world examples and cutting edge research, students on this class should learn more about famous large-scale disaster-processes (considering their cause, impact, and recovery), as well as how scholars have sought to examine and analyse them. Each class will begin with a lecture which will introduce core themes of study, as well as important case-studies, and will be followed by a discussion and question and answer session. WHEN? Thursdays from 4 August 2016 14.00-16.00 CLASS: 792 FOR 3 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH748, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£33.00 35 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Digital Photography Skills Please note that all classes listed below, with the exception of Still Life, will use Windows PCs. NEW 1 DAY Still Life: Photographing the City of the Dead Brian Lochrin LIIP and Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSAScot The perfect day out for photographers and those interested in local history. This study day combines a photography tutorial and a guided photo-walk through the Glasgow Necropolis. We begin with a look at the history and architecture of the cemetery (with Ronnie Scott) and practical guidance on capturing eyecatching images of the structures and landscapes on display in this atmospheric location (with Brian Lochrin). In the afternoon, we have a photo-tour through the city’s greatest Victorian Valhalla, with a chance to capture the sculpture, architecture and landscape of the Necropolis. Includes one hour for lunch (own arrangements). Students should be familiar with using a digital camera. WHEN? Thursday 7 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 793 WHERE? Room GH752, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 If you are interested in local history, why not consider our ‘Glasgow Walking Tours’ on page 12. SEMINAR Turning Photographs into Paintings Brian Lochrin LIIP This class will help you to create a painting effect from your photographs using the filters and layers functions contained in Photoshop Elements. The technique can used in its own right or form the basis for further experimentation. Sample images will be supplied to demonstrate the technique, however participants may wish to bring an image on a memory stick. The class is ideally suited to those with a basic knowledge of Photoshop Elements. However as detailed notes on how to create the effect are supplied, it will also introduce novices to the creative possibilities of the software. WHEN? Tuesday 12 July 2016 14.00-16.00 CLASS: 794 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH749, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 Create Your Own Online Photo Album Val Bissland BA MA EdD MBPsS In this practical class you will learn how to create a personalised photo album online. Dozens of templates are available or customise your pages. The album is saved as you create it and the online programme allows you to sign in at home, add more pictures and edit. When you are satisfied with the results you can order a printed copy or share the album with others online or post on Facebook. A book can make a great present for special birthdays, holidays or occasions. For sharp results select good quality digital images (JPEGs) and upload to a memory stick which you bring to the class. Information will be sent out prior to the class on ways of organising your pictures. In the second class you will continue to use more online tools, receive individual tuition and will be shown some alternative software to download at home for free. Your password-protected album can be accessed on your home computer or laptop after the class, so there is no rush to finalise the album during the class. Students require basic internet skills e.g. able to use passwords, use email, access picture files and navigate websites. WHEN? Tuesdays from 5 July 2016 12.00-14.00 CLASS: 795 FOR 2 MEETINGS WHERE? Room GH750, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£22.00 36 Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 IT and Social Media Please note all classes listed below, whether presentation based or hands-on will use Windows PCs. SEMINAR Smartphones for Beginners Brian Lochrin LIIP What is a smartphone? Do I need one? What is 4G, Data Usage and Apps? If you are thinking of upgrading to a smartphone, this seminar will try and demystify the sales jargon, explain the functions and uses and point out the advantages as well as the perils and pitfalls of modern ‘phone technology’. Please note this is a presentation-based seminar and will not involve hands-on practice. WHEN? Tuesday 12 July 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 796 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH753, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 NEW 1 DAY Wonderful Websites for Clubs and Groups Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSAScot Many clubs, societies and other groups rely on the internet to keep their members informed about meetings, outings and other opportunities. But it’s not always easy to grasp or get the most from this new technology. This class presents an easy, structured method of planning, setting up and updating a website, with minimal jargon, very little fuss and zero expense. Each student will be guided through setting up an entry-level site, which can be refined and expanded later. Perfect for club secretaries and others involved in running groups, or for anyone who wants a simple website or blog. Students should have familiarity with computers and the internet and should have means of accessing their email, via mobile, by tablet or the internet. WHEN? Thursday 14 July 2016 10.00-16.00 (with an hour for lunch) CLASS: 798 WHERE? Room GH750, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£28.50 SEMINAR Getting Started with Facebook George Geddes MA FHEA SEMINAR Cloud Computing for Beginners Have you been thinking about setting up a Facebook page, perhaps to support a club or organisation with which you are involved? Do you have a business which you feel would benefit from having a Facebook presence? This class will take you through the process of setting up a Facebook account and then creating your own page, posting information and adding photographs and other features. Students should have basic experience with Windows or Mac computers and using the internet. Please bring a memory stick with some photos saved to upload during the class. George Geddes MA FHEA WHEN? Tuesday 9 August 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 797 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH749, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 WHEN? Thursday 11 August 2016 10.00-12.00 CLASS: 799 FOR 1 MEETING WHERE? Room GH740, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE HOW MUCH?£11.00 What is cloud computing? How can I make use of ‘the cloud’? Is it secure? What facilities are available? How much does it cost? The seminar will attempt to answer these questions and allow you to reach a conclusion about the use you might want to make of this resource. Students should have basic experience with Windows or Mac computers and using the internet. Please note this is a presentation-based seminar and will not involve hands-on practice. 37 < BACK TO CONTENTS > Student Information By Telephone Email Notifications Telephone bookings on 0141 548 2116 are welcome, and must be accompanied by credit/debit card details. The following credit/ debit cards can be accepted: Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, Maestro and Amex. Please note we require the 3-digit security code which is recorded on the signature strip on the back of the card. Please also state the billing address of your card, if this differs from your current home address. N.B. We can only accept card payments from the card holder. Please take note that if you have provided the Centre with an email address, then this will be used in all correspondence (including payment receipts, class details, class changes, postponements or cancellations). It is therefore critical that you check your email on a regular basis. In Person The Centre for Lifelong Learning’s Reception is located on Level 7 of the Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street and is normally* open to receive registrations from the times listed below. Late Changes All details are correct at the time of publication and we reserve the right to make changes to the published schedule. Any late changes will be indicated on your class information, by email or by letter for students with no email address. Cancellation of Classes Monday - Friday: 9.15 until 16.45 *Occasionally, service hours are subject to alteration due to an event or staff training. Public Holidays The University will be closed for bookings on 2 and 30 May and there will be no classes on Friday 15 and Monday 18 July due to the Glasgow Fair Holiday (unless otherwise stated in class information). Late Enrolment If there are vacancies in a class, enrolment may be accepted up to the first class meeting. Payment must be received before the start of the class. We regret that we cannot hold places for longer than 48 hours without payment. After this time your name will be removed from the class. It is your responsibility to contact us to take up held places. It is regretted that classes with insufficient registrations are liable to cancellation. In this instance you will receive a full refund for any fees paid. It is therefore in the interests of students to register early. Cancellation of Individual Classes at Short Notice Published dates and times can be subject to change at short notice, generally due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. tutor illness). Should this occur, we will contact students by telephone (and email if available). Consequently, please ensure that you provide a suitable contact telephone number and email address. If a class is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances an alternative date will be arranged, where possible, or the class will be extended by an extra week. 38 Refunds A refund of the fee paid, less a £10 administration charge, will be given if a cancellation request is received more than 7 days before commencement of a class. No refund is due for cancellations received within 7 days, unless in exceptional circumstances. No refunds will be given after the commencement of a class. A transfer to another class may be considered, subject to availability. If you have to withdraw after commencement of a class on medical grounds, a medical certificate must be provided. Upon receipt of this, a partial credit note will be issued. If the class has to be cancelled because of insufficient registrations, you will receive a full refund. Centre for Lifelong Learning | Summer Programme 2016 Do You Have A Disability Which Affects Your Learning? Please note that refunds for payment made by credit/ debit card will be reimbursed directly to the card used for payment. Refunds for payment made by cash or cheque will be made by cheque. The Centre for Lifelong Learning is committed to promoting and improving opportunities for students with disabilities. The Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, is suitable for wheelchair access and is served by ramps and lifts to all rooms. The Centre’s teaching rooms are equipped with an Induction Loop Hearing System. Teaching methods are as flexible as possible to ensure a positive learning experience. If you indicate at the time of registration that you have a special need, you will be contacted to discuss ways in which we can help. If you have a mobility impairment that could impede your exit in an emergency situation, please ensure you specify this at the time of registration. Our Disability Adviser will then contact you. It is advised that students register early to allow sufficient time to put adjustments in place. If you wish to discuss your requirements further and in confidence, you can contact our Departmental Disability Adviser on 0141 548 2362 or email [email protected]. Purchase of Materials Data Protection It is recommended that students contact the Centre to ensure their class is running before purchasing materials. The Centre for Lifelong Learning adheres to the University’s wider Data Protection Policy. Please see www.strath.ac.uk/ dataprotection/ for further information. 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