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
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Index
Creative Art4
History and Sociology9
Glasgow Walking Tours 12
Family History
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In Association with…
CAPPELLA NOVA OUTREACH
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LAMBHILL STABLES
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GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS
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RIVERSIDE MUSEUM20
MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK
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TITAN CRANE
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Art Appreciation 23
Creative Writing and Poetry 24
Wine Appreciation 26
Film and Literature
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Health and Wellbeing 29
Languages 30
Science and Discovery 34
Digital Photography Skills
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IT and Social Media
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Student Information
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Learning in Later Life Students’ Association 39
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Check out our brand new classes for this summer
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Please note none of the classes in this programme are SDS ILA eligible.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Family History
NEW
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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NEW
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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
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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.
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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
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Michael Nakonecznyj
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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Art Appreciation
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Student, Staff and Alumni Discounts
Staff and full-time matriculated students of Strathclyde University
are entitled to a one-third reduction off the class fee. Alumni of
the University of Strathclyde receive a 10% reduction. Please
request discount at the time of registration as it cannot be applied
in retrospect. (The Alumni discount applies to those whose award
consists of 120 credits or more. Therefore, students who have
previously been awarded a Certificate of Higher Education in
Lifelong Learning are eligible).
No discounts are available on classes priced at £15 or less
Programme Mailings: If you attend(ed) a class within
our public programmes (Daytime, Evening & Weekend
or Summer), we will automatically send you information
about the following year’s programme. If you do not wish
to receive this, please email [email protected].
Join the Learning
in Later Life Students’
Association
Being a member means you are able to:
• Join one or more of our 16 clubs who meet regularly and enjoy
informal learning in the company of like-minded people.
• Attend our popular Lunchtime Talks free of charge and receive
reduced rates for other events.
• Enjoy priority booking on the Daytime Programme in August.
For a limited period only.
• Take part in a programme of social events, trips and study tours.
• Get a copy of the bi-annual newsletter Tell’sMore
...all for only £10 a year.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE 3Ls?
Over 900 other students have!
Contact us at:
3Ls Students’ Association
University of Strathclyde
Graham Hills Building
40 George Street
Glasgow G1 1QE
Telephone: 0141 548 4387
Email: [email protected]
Visit us at
http://3ls.website
www.strath.ac.uk/cllsummer
0141 548 2116 (Office Hours)
0141 548 4287 (Out of Hours)
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