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Lifelong Learning at Bangor University

News Archive Academic Year 2004 - 2005

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Celebrating Students’ Successes

Hard-working students from all over north Wales have received awards in recognition of their achievements at a ceremony last Friday afternoon, 23 September at Oswalds, Bangor.

The certificates represented a period of hard work ranging between 2 – 6 years of higher education courses and National Vocational Qualifications. The Certificates of Higher Education in Open Studies, Fine Art and Volunteer Management were presented by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Merfyn Jones. He said "We are delighted at the students' achievements. This is one way in which we are able to extend courses offered by the university into the community. We are pleased that more and more are taking advantage of the opportunities available to them by studying part-time."

The National Vocational Qualification certificates were presented by Mr Tony Elliott, former Dean of the School of Education. Subjects that students achieved certificates in while studying at the University included Registered Managers Award, Administration and Management. Mr Elliott said “I admire the students’ perseverance, and all the hard work they have put in to gain these qualifications.”

An interesting presentation was made by the guest speaker, Professor Eric Sunderland, the University’s Vice Chancellor between 1984 -1995.

The awards presentation was followed by refreshments and an opportunity to see images of the University’s Art Collection. Professor Sunderland said, "I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and think it inspiring how much hard work has been put in by those receiving certificates today. The University is to be commended on the developments of its part-time provision offered across north Wales."

DoLL Ladies on Film at 2005 TUC

Preparations are well under way in Brighton for the 2005 Trade Union Congress, and this year, delegates will have an opportunity to view a short film about the work of the Department of Life Long Learning (DoLL) at the University of Wales Bangor.

The film gives an outline of the Department’s work in North Wales of giving educational opportunities to those who may have missed out in the past and features two of its students.

Delyth Evans from Bethel, Caernarfon, who is studying for a BA Hons in Social Studies and was inspired to return to education following her daughters successfully completing their degree courses.

Image of Vera HughesDelyth said “If they can do it, Mum can do it as well! This course has been ideal for me as I work full time at CPL Petroleum, Llandegai, the lectures are in the evenings and I can study during my free time. Studying has changed my life and I’ve learnt so much about society as a whole.”

Another featured student was Vera Hughes from Amlwch. Vera studied ECDL in conjunction with the Communities First project in Amlwch. She said “I’ve never had a go with computers before, and it’s helped me such a lot. I’ve learnt how to use Photoshop, Excel, Powerpoint and how to use useful functions in Word. This course has enabled me to feel much more confident in what I do.”

New Financial Help for Part-Time Students in Wales

Are higher education fees the only barrier to a brighter future for you and your family? As a part-time student there are now New Government Grants for 2005/06. These are non-repayable grants and offer support of up to £885 for tuition fees and £250 for course expenses such as books, travel, materials etc.

As well as these new grants, there is also the existing Assembly Learning Grant for those with low incomes and bursaries for some postgraduate students.

Lifelong Learning (DoLL) at Bangor University is North Wales’ specialist part-time Higher Education provider with centres in Bangor, St Asaph, Mold and Wrexham. Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as a broad range of short courses, are offered in a variety of community locations.

Sheila Hughes, Awards Administrator from the Department has stated that the whole department are actively advising current or potential students taking at least 60 credits in each academic year to check if they are eligible for the new grant.

Sheila says, “We are delighted that the Government has recognised the need to support lifelong learning. As with most financial support packages the grants are means tested, but this year the upper thresholds have been increased significantly. These things are always complicated but the new guide produced by the Department of Education and Skills is remarkably clear. For example a married couple with two dependent children whose joint income does not exceed £19,970 qualify for a full course grant and a slightly reduced fee grant. Even if their total income is above £19,970 but below £27,000 they may still qualify for some financial help.”

Sheila went on to say “We are happy to help students if they have any difficulties. I am available on 01978 316225, or alternatively contact Sue Hughes on (01248) 382256.”

Eisteddfod Successes

The Department is buzzing after its successes at this year’s Eisteddfod. The prestigious Welsh Learner of the Year accolade was awarded to one of the department’s students, Sue Massey from Penmaenmawr. Sue began on the WLPAN course 8 years ago and has progressed through the Uwch and Meistroli courses, passing a Welsh A Level course in between.

Elwyn Hughes, Welsh for Adults Co-ordinator said “We are very proud of Sue’s success – which goes to show that it is possible to learn the language and communicate effectively in Welsh.”

2005 was a great Eisteddfod for the department’s learners:

  • The Department’s Choir came first in their singing competition; the 28 member choir of mixed abilities were lead by Elwyn Hughes.
  • Mrs Terrill Lewis from Brynsiencyn, a student on the advanced course won the Short Story Writing competition.
  • Tony Ellis from Trefriw won the Composing a Series of e-Mail Messages competition.
  • Sue Tredidgo from Nantlle who only began learning Welsh in October last year, won the prose composing competition.
  • The whole Llanfairpwll class worked together to win the group project competition of creating a local newspaper.
  • Bangor came first out of 14 competing teams in the national CYD (Cymdeithas Y Dysgwyr) quiz.

Posted 17 August 2005

Eisteddfod Success for Lifelong Learning

There are more reasons than ever for the staff and learners at Lifelong Learning (DoLL), UWB, to look forward to the National Eisteddfod this year.

Special Honour for Elwyn

Elwyn Hughes, the Senior Co-ordinator for Welsh for Adults in DoLL, is to receive Tlws Goffa Elvet a Mair Elvet Thomas for his contribution to Welsh for Adults, his excellence as a tutor, and for inspiring learners. He has worked teaching Welsh to adults for almost 30 years and is responsible for the Wlpan courses and courses for more experienced learners the length and breadth of north Wales. His contribution to the University was recognised in 2000 when Elwyn was made a Teaching Fellow. He is the author of numerous courses and books for learners and he plays a prominent national role in his chosen field. Elwyn is chairman of this years' Learners Committee at the Eisteddfod. Head of Lifelong Learning, Meri Huws, was delighted with the news and said, ‘It’s appropriate that Elwyn Hughes’ special contribution and the high standards of our learners are being recognised when the Eisteddfod visits Eryri. I’m very proud of them all’. Elwyn will receive his award at a special ceremony in the pavilion on Wednesday afternoon.

Learner of the Year

Two of the learners have reached the final of the Learner of the Year competition. Maldwyn Morgan and Sue Massey are the two competing for the title ‘Learner of the Year’.

There are 4 finalists and the winner will be announced at a special dinner at the Nant Gwrtheyrn Language Centre. There will be a more formal ceremony at the Eisteddfod on Thursday. The Department has a good record in this competition. Three of its tutors - Jenny Pye, Stell Farrar and Janet Charlton are past winners.

A Busy Eisteddfod for Lifelong Learning

With the Eisteddfod on its doorstep, Lifelong Learning (DoLL) will be very busy this year. The Department provides part-time higher education courses across North Wales but its main office is in Bangor and DoLL is looking forward to discussing its work with the thousands arriving in Y Faenol early in August..

Please come and see us………

  • In Bangor University tent: a member of staff from DoLL will be there every day to provide information on the range of courses and qualifications on offer, including our new part-time degree, BA Combined Studies. There will be a FREE copy of our new CHOICES brochure.
  • In Maes D: come and meet DoLL staff who teach Welsh for Adults courses across North Wales.
  • In the Association for Welsh Medium Software unit: here there will be an opportunity to learn more about the Department’s work in Welsh medium information technology. There will also be details of our comprehensive programme of information technology and community enterprise courses through the medium of Welsh and English in 2005/6.
  • Hysbys: DoLL is a partner with the Welsh Language Board and the BBC in this new venture. Come and learn more by visiting the big orange bus by the main food tents.
  • GWLAD: the Department is pleased to launch this unique and innovative project. In collaboration with a number of partners, the aim is to provide opportunities for access to education and training in the rural areas of North Wales. Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas will launch this project in Bangor University tent.

There will be a warm welcome for you!

Posted 29/07/05

Postgraduate Success at College of Education and Lifelong Learning

Celebrating today (11th July) at the University of Wales, Bangor’s graduation ceremony were seven part time students with Lifelong Learning, who each received an MA in Women’s Studies.

After two years of part-time study and a further year researching and writing a dissertation the seven were presented with their awards this morning.

Says course coordinator, Kathy Hopewell,

“Each year we see some very fine pieces of work and this is no exception: there were some remarkable dissertations produced.

The dissertations were on a wide variety of subjects, from women serial killers, the churches' ordination of women, the social attitudes behind Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management to African religious traditions in Toni Morrison's novel Beloved.

As always we saw each student grow and develop in confidence and we wish them all the best for the future.”

2005 MAs in Women’s Studies – celebrating after yesterday’s ceremony are:

(Left – right) Mary Hopewell, Norma Boocock, P. Ann Jones, Karen Davies, Shirley Harris (in absentia: Erica Naylor & Alys Moules Jones)

Karen Davies, who teaches nursing for the University at Wrexham:

"The whole experience of studying for the MA in Women’s Studies has been incredible. I come from a nursing background – most carers are women, both formally and informally - and my understanding of women, their lives and place in society has been enriched. I have learnt so much about myself and from my fellow students and I have used a lot of what I have learnt in my own role as a nurse teacher."

On behalf of Lifelong Learning Head of Department, Meri Huws added:

“We are so proud of them all. It takes a lot of dedication to fit their studies in with work and home commitments and it is so good to see them here today. Congratulations to everyone!”

The popular postgraduate in Women’s Studies has been running in Bangor for ten years, and is the only course of its kind in Wales. It offers the opportunity of exploring women’s issues from an academic perspective by drawing on the huge range of research that now exists on all aspects of women’s history, cultural representations and place in society, as well on the lived experience of women today.

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Lifelong Learning Students Graduate with Honours

Celebrating their degree successes today (July 11th) at Bangor University were seven graduates
who were awarded with their BA degrees in Social Studies after studying part time with the University’s College of Education and Lifelong Learning.

The BA degree in Social Studies is taught in the evening and on occasional weekend and residential courses, and is geared specifically for the more mature student returning to learning. It is taught at two locations – Wrexham and Bangor. This year six graduates studies at the Wrexham campus.

David Sullivan, course coordinator, says,

“Today is a special day for us at the Department – we congratulate all our graduates on their achievements.

People choose to study for a degree with us for many reasons – some are looking for a degree to enhance their career prospects, others have a long standing interest in the subjects involved, and many are motivated by the urge to make up for lost opportunities in their past. Quite a number enrol on the degree with little formal education behind them - but the degree programme is designed to take this into account and help them develop the skills and techniques needed to be able to study at Higher Education level.”

Pictured after receiving their BA Honours degrees in Social Studies today are:

Dave Humphreys, Angie Jones, Shirley Wale, Fiona Proctor, Rose Messenbird and Lorna Hughes

On behalf of Lifelong Learning, Head of Department, Meri Huws said:

“We are so proud of them all. It takes a lot of dedication to fit their studies in with work and home commitments and it is so good to see them here today. Congratulations to everyone!”

Full details about the degree and other part time courses with Lifelong Learning are available from;

www.bangor.ac.uk/ll

Tel: 01978 316222 or 01248 382475

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11/07/04

Graduation Success

Fourteen graduates from Lifelong Learning will be celebrating their degree successes next week (July 11th) at the University graduation ceremony.

Seven will be awarded with their MA in Women's Studies and seven will receive their BA Honours degrees in Social Studies.

The Department congratulates everyone on their success.

Creative Writing in Maesgeirchen

Ever dreamed of becoming a writer? Just like playing with words? Whether you're experienced or a complete beginner, you're welcome to come along to a series of writing workshops to be held on your doorstep from the end of May. Scriptwriter Dwynwen Berry and poet Zoë Skoulding will offer a range of activities to spark off ideas for using words creatively. The first session will be a chance to explore your life history as material for autobiographical writing, while future sessions will focus on fiction, scriptwriting and poetry. The sessions are offered free by Lifelong Learning in Bangor.

Each session will be offered through the medium of Welsh and/or English.

'Does dim rhaid i chi fod a Cymraeg perffaith i neud hyn - jest clust dda am iaith bob dydd. Os 'da chi'n medru siarad Cymraeg efo'r plant, efo nain neu efo ci dowch i 'sgwennu efo ni!

Dates:

  • Life Stories: Tuesday 31st May, 7.00 Healthy Living Centre, Maesgeirchen
  • From Fact to Fiction: Tuesday 7th June, 7.00 Healthy Living Centre, Maesgeirchen
  • Discovering Poetry: Tuesday 14th June 7.00 Healthy Living Centre, Maesgeirchen
  • Writing Voices: A one-day workshop looking at a range of approaches to character, voice and dialogue in fiction and drama. Saturday 18th June 10.00-4.00. (Venue to be announced).

Further information: 01248 383668.

(Posted 11th May 2005)

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Success of New IT Course for Teachers

An innovative new Welsh medium course, “Sgiliau TG i’r Gweithle (Addysg)” aimed specifically at developing IT skills for teachers has been successfully piloted with a group of 14 primary school teachers from the area. The course is the result of a partnership between Lifelong Learning at the University of Wales, Bangor, and Cynnal (the Gwynedd and Anglesey council-run organisation for training teachers in the two counties).

The successful students were presented with their Certificates by Dafydd Whittall of Gwynedd County Council, on Tuesday evening, May 3rd at Lifelong Learning, University of Wales, Bangor.

He said,
“This course, designed in partnership with Lifelong Learning in the University, is an important development for our teachers. I hope that it will be possible to build upon this success so that more primary school teachers can gain essential skills in information technology through the medium of Welsh. “

“Sgiliau TG i’r Gweithle (Addysg)” is unique in that it is the first course of its kind to be adapted specifically to answer the needs of a particular professional group. The course is tailored to answer the ever-increasing needs of teachers to use IT skills to generate teaching materials as well as in administration of pupils’ progress. Elements of the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) which are relevant to teachers form the basis of the course.

All the students achieved Higher Education credits that can be used towards a Level 1 Higher Education Qualification.

Says Course Coordinator, Delyth Murphy,
“This partnership with Cynnal has been very successful and the work produced by our first intake of students on this innovative course was of an extremely high standard. We look forward to developing the course further and offering it to primary teachers across north Wales, and beyond.”

Posted 10 May 2005

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Hysbys Starts its Learning Journey

Following the launch of Hysbys* at Caernarfon’s Galeri on Tuesday (26th April) Lifelong Learning at Bangor University is looking forward to working with communities across north Wales to deliver taster sessions, higher education advice and guidance and other activities.

The four-strong Hysbys team has been busy since St David’s Day and has already been out and about at various events across north Wales, including Lifelong Learning’s local history day in Llandudno. It will attend another College of Education and Lifelong Learning local history day in Denbigh in May. Hysbys will also be involved in the Department’s Creative Day, which will be held in Holyhead Town Hall on Tuesday 24th May, with free taster sessions in Creative Writing, Art and IT on offer.

Says Dic Thomas, the Department’s officer on Hysbys:

“We have already forged some strong links in Communities First areas across north Wales, and we look forward to being able to provide some relevant and interesting learning opportunities in these and other rural areas.”

Look out for Hysbys during the next few weeks:

14 May GWYL IAITH BALA - BALA LANGUAGE FESTIVAL
All welcome!

21 May WW2 HISTORY DAY, DENBIGH
In Brookhouse Mill, Denbigh. All welcome!

24 May CREATIVE DAY,
Holyhead Town Hall. Free taster sessions in Art, IT and creative writing All welcome!

28 - 30 Gwyl yr Hendre / Hendre Festival
Hendre Hall, Talybont, Bangor. All welcome!

Further information about Hysbys is available on:
01248 383947 www.hysbys.org

(*Hysbys is a mobile multimedia studio, equipped with an IT suite and is a partnership between the University’s College of Education and Lifelong Learning, the Welsh Language Board and BBC Cymru. )

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Remembering the Second World War in North Wales

With the approaching anniversary of the end of World War II, the University of Wales, Bangor’s College of Education and Lifelong Learning has taken as its theme for its next Welsh language local history day school the impact of war on the social history of North Wales.

The event will take place on Saturday 21st May at the Brookhouse Mill in Denbigh.

Guest speakers will talk about the Lloyd George and World War II , evacuees and the effects of the war on Welsh women.

There is also an opportunity to share your own experiences, family stories or memorabilia from the Second World War with others. A team from the community bus run by a partnership between the Department, the BBC and the Welsh Language Board will be on hand to provide this service. For those who would like to see their stories reach a wider audience, the stories collected can be posted on the BBC local history website

Tickets for the Local History Day cost £20, and this includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.

Pre-booking is essential: for further information and an application form, please contact the Department on 01248 382475 or download details form the website: www.bangor.ac.uk/ll

NB: All lectures will be in the medium of Welsh

Posted 13/04/05

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What makes a good news story?

On Tuesday March 15th at 7.30pm, the third in a series of guest speakers at Lifelong Learning in Dean Street, Bangor, will be talking about his work in the newspaper industry with current and prospective students, from the postgraduate certificate in writing. Members of the public are also welcome to join the students.

The Department is pleased to welcome John Tanner who will be talking about how to find and write news stories, a subject that is bound to be of interest to anyone considering a career in journalism or undertaking some freelance writing for publications.

Course coordinator, Ian Davidson says,

“The series of guest speakers is an important part of our programme, in that it enables students to meet people who make their living from writing in a professional environment. We started the postgraduate certificate in writing last September in response to the many enquiries we had for a practical writing course for people who already have some writing experience. I am sure that John’s talk will be informative and sharing his experience will prove very useful to the students”

John Tanner has many years of experience in the world of newspapers, having worked as reporter and sub-editor in South Wales and Manchester and a variety of editorial executive jobs on regional dailies before becoming Editor-in-Chief of the North Wales Weekly News Group, and later its Managing Director. John more recently worked as Director of Strategic Development for Trinity Mirror Digital. Having taken early retirement he is now a freelance writer.

Lifelong Learning has particular strengths in literature and writing course, offering a part time degree in Literature with Creative Writing, modules in creative writing and an on-line writing course as well as the postgraduate certificate in writing. For further information about the seminar, or to find out more about courses with the Department please contact Sian Lloyd Owen on 01248 383668.

Posted 7 March 2005

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Non-fiction is definitely not child’s play….

Lifelong Learning is pleased to announce the second in a series of guest speakers who will be joining current part time students following writing courses at the Department’s Dean Street centre in Bangor. Members of the public are also welcome to this free evening. Writer Philip Steele will meet the students on Tuesday 1st March at 7.30 to share the tricks of the trade in writing and publishing non-fiction for children.

Philip Steele has been involved with children’s non-fiction publishing since 1971 and has spent the last 25 years as a freelance writer. He works for the international illustrated coedition market, producing topic books for school libraries, public libraries and the general trade.

With clients that include Dorling Kindersley and Walker Books to Watts, National Geographic and Channel 4 Philip has plenty of experience and advice that he can pass on. He writes chiefly on history topics (especially medieval), also countries and cultures around the world. Most of the work is aimed at 9-13 age groups. Philip has also tackled social and political issues for older secondary children.

He will be happy to answer any questions about working methods and requirements, about research, about the way in which this publishing sector operates, its achievements and failings and current trends.

This series is supported by the Welsh Academy.

Please contact the Department on 01248 383668 for further details about guest speakers and postgraduate and undergraduate courses in creative writing and related subjects.

NB This seminar will be in the medium of English

Posted 25 February 2005

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Free Public Lecture 'The New Woman and first-wave feminism in the 19th century' given by Professor Ann Heilmann, Department of English, University of Wales, Swansea.

Lifelong Learning, at Bangor University will be celebrating International Women’s Day next month with a free public lecture entitled “The New Woman and first-wave feminism in the 19th century”. The lecture will take place at Lifelong Learning’s Dean Street teaching centre on Saturday March 12th at 2.00pm with the support of the Welsh Academy.

The guest speaker, Professor Ann Heilmann from Swansea University’s English Department, and the Director of GENCAS, the Centre of Gender in Culture and Society, is a specialist in nineteenth and twentieth-century women's writing and gender discourses, especially the fin-de-siècle New Woman.

“Each year we hold a day school for our postgraduate students currently following an MA in Women’s Studies”, says course coordinator Dr Kathy Hopewell. “The open lecture is always a popular feature of the day and we welcome anyone to join us. This year we are looking forward very much to Professor Heilmann’s lecture. She has researched and published widely on the New Woman phenomenon of the 1890s, and I am sure that her talk will be extremely interesting from both a literary and historical point of view.”

The MA in Women’s Studies has been running in Bangor for ten years, and is the only course of its kind in Wales. As a university subject, Women’s Studies offers the opportunity of exploring women’s issues from an academic perspective by drawing on the huge range of research that now exists on all aspects of women’s history, cultural representations and place in society, as well on the lived experience of women today.

Further information about the course and details of bursaries for students enrolling in September 2005 are available from the department on 01248 383668.

Posted 11 February 2005

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Local History Day “Remembering World War II in North Wales”

Sat. 12th March at the Pen Morfa Hotel, Llandudno

Posted 11 February 2005

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Getting Creative in Bangor

If you have ever thought about writing children’s fiction, now is your chance to learn some of the tricks of the trade. Join current part time students at Lifelong Learning for some free advice.

In the first in a series of free seminars, the University’s College of Education and Lifelong Learning has invited successful children’s author Anne Lewis to visit the Department in Dean Street, Bangor on Tuesday 15th February at 7.30pm

As well as reading some extracts from her writing, Anne will talk about her experiences sharing some valuable do’s and don’ts in the process of writing for children.

Anne Lewis won a Honno / Welsh Academy Award and the Tir Na N’Og Prize for her first children’s fantasy novel ‘Who’s Afraid of the Bwgan-Wood?’ published in 1996 by Honno Welsh Women’s Press, and subsequently recommended by the WJEC as an English text for primary schools in Wales. Two other ‘Bwgan-Wood’ novels have since been published (‘The Scary Monster Clean-Up Gang’ and ‘The Dragonchild’). Other novels for young people include ‘The Ship that Fell Like a Star’ – a story set in the distant future and spanning nearly four hundred years of history; and ‘Sparrowdance’, a wryly sophisticated fairy tale in the fantasy quest genre.
Anne was born and brought up in the South Wales valleys and now lives on Anglesey.

Other seminars in the series will follow: watch out for details.

This series is supported by the Welsh Academy.

Please contact the Department on 01248 383668 for further details about guest speakers and postgraduate and undergraduate courses in creative writing and related subjects.

Posted 04/02/2005

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Bangor University awards Cardiff students

Lifelong Learning, Bangor University concluded some important business in Cardiff recently.

Pictured are some of the recipients of the Departments Higher Education Certificate in Volunteer Management. The award ceremony took place in the Board Room of Bwrdd Yr Iaith (The Welsh Language Board) and represents the first ever award ceremony by the Department to take place in Cardiff.

This innovative HE Certificate programme, specifically tailored to the unique needs and demands placed on those working in management roles within the voluntary sector, was delivered in Bangor and Cardiff over a period of three years. It was supported financially by the Welsh Assembly Governments Active Communities initiative.

Although management training and education is widely available, the part-time programme, delivered over a period of three years built strong management skills relevant to the voluntary sector.

Lifelong Learning offers a range of qualifications in the field of continuing professional development. For further information contact 01248 382475 or visit the website on www.bangor.ac.uk/ll

Posted 04/02/2005

Following the recent success of a summer student & tutor exhibition at Theatr Ardudwy, budding artists in the Porthmadog area are being encouraged to enrol on a new art course that is starting in the new year.

The Fine Art Challenge programme will be offered by the University’s College of Education and Lifelong Learning at Penmorfa from Tuesday 11th January or alternatively, at Pentretrefelin from Friday 14th January from 10am-4.30pm.

The first day-long class at each venue is being run as a free introductory taster session and all are welcome to come along.

The Fine Art Challenge is aimed at people who have some experience but little or no formal art qualification, or as refresher course for who have not practised art for some time.

Says course coordinator, Mike Knowles:
“We are delighted to be bringing the Fine Art Challenge to Porthmadog. It is a flexible multi-tutor course which has proved very popular in other areas of North Wales. Six moules are on offer, but students may enrol for just one module at a time as and when it suits them.”

Further information is available form Lifelong Learning. Contact us on 01248 382475.

Posted 14th December 2004

Colour in Fine Art comes to Anglesey

Anglesey artist, Helen Lopez is looking forward to a busy 2005.

She is currently working on a collection of paintings, which will be exhibited at Theatr Clwyd in Mold from March 16th to the end of April. The collection will then go to Kooywood Gallery in Cardiff from.

Helen will also be teaching an art class at the Memorial Hall in Pentraeth as part of the University’s College of Education and Lifelong Learning Fine Art programme. The class will meet every Tuesday morning from 10am – 1pm starting on January 11th. All are welcome.

Says Helen:
“I enjoy teaching and sharing my experiences with the students. My interest is in colour and I have chosen this as the main focus of my class. We will experiment with colour in different media including paint and collage and also look at the use of colour in historical and contemporary art.”

Formal qualifications are not necessary to enrol on the course: enthusiasm and a willingness to experiment is all Helen asks.

For more information about Helen’s course and other Fine Art courses in the area contact:

Lifelong Learning on: 01248 382475 www.bangor.ac.uk/ll

Posted 13/12/2004

http://www.helenlopez.com

Explorations in Fine Art Drawing and Painting

Anglesey artist Huw Jones will be teaching a Fine Art class on behalf of the University’s College of Education and Lifelong Learning. Huw will be running his class, “Explorations in Fine Art Drawing and Painting” at two venues, in Marianglas and Rhoscolyn, starting in January.

The Marianglas class will meet at Hen Ysgol on Tuesday mornings from 9.30 am -12.30 starting on Tuesday January 18th and the Rhoscolyn class will meet at Church Hall every Wednesday starting on January 19th from 9.30am – 12.30pm.

The class will introduce students to different styles and traditions of painting and drawing to enable them to develop a broader range of approaches, media and techniques in their own work. Huw is bilingual and the course is available in Welsh and English.

Further information about this class are available from Lifelong Learning, Bangor University on 01248 382475.

Posted 13/12/2004

New Postgraduate Certificate Course Fully Subscribed

A new postgraduate certificate course in Writing, launched this September by the University of Wales, Bangor’s College of Education and Lifelong Learning is fully subscribed, much to the delight of course coordinator, Dr Ian Davidson.

“I am delighted with the response we have had to this exciting new course,” he explains. “The interest that we have had in this course has been phenomenal, which confirms our long held view that there is a huge demand locally for a challenging course in Writing. Classes started last week, with all available places taken up.”

The year-long Postgraduate Certificate in Writing is aimed at people who have either a prior qualification in writing or some experience in writing. During their studies, students on the course may expect to develop their skills in a variety of different writing styles, including poetry, short stories, articles and reports.

Already with an eye on next year’s intake of students, Dr Davidson says,
“We are hoping to be able to offer a number of bursaries to assist students with course fees, and I am always very pleased to talk to anyone interested in finding out more about this course.”