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Start the new year with a short course

Develop your skills or try out a new hobby

Ruskin College offers a range of short courses which are free of charge for those eligible under the Pound Plus and Fee Remittance Policy. For those not eligible there is a course fee of £25.

The courses are held in person, with dedicated tutors for each course and take place at Ruskin College and local community venues. 

Courses run for several weeks and are available to join after the start date if places are still available.

Courses

Exploring creative photography

3
Jun
2024
1
Jul
2024
9am-12 noon

This course focuses on introducing individuals to the world of creative photography.

A DSLR camera positioned in front of a vibrant green landscape.

Digital photography - stage 3 advanced (DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras)

3
Jun
2024
1
Jul
2024
12.30pm-3.30pm

Follow on from the Intermediate course with a focus on enhancing and expanding introduced skills from the previous courses (stages 1 and 2).

A DSLR camera positioned in front of a vibrant green landscape.

Digital photography - stage 1 beginners (DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras)

3
Jun
2024
1
Jul
2024
4pm-7pm

This course is designed for beginners who have their own DSLR, Mirrorless or Compact camera, who want to develop their photography skills.

A photography student using an SLR camera, focussing the lens on something another student is holding.

Hair and beauty - hair styling and head massage techniques

4
Jun
2024
2
Jul
2024
10am-12 noon

You will learn how to look after your family’s hair by using some simple styling techniques.

A female's dark hair hair is being styled while she is seated at a salon.

Hair and beauty intermediate - party hair styling to improve your confidence

4
Jun
2024
1
Jul
2024
12.30pm-2.30pm

You will learn how to create party hairstyles for different occasions using accessories and hair extensions.

A female's dark hair hair is being styled while she is seated at a salon.

Photography on your phone – intermediate

5
Jun
2024
3
Jul
2024
9am-12 noon

This practical course is designed as a follow on/progression course to the ‘photography on your phone - beginners’ course.

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