Training & Education

The BDDA centre hosts a number of different courses both educational and recreational. Along with handicrafts we hold health and well-being workshops, art classes and IT courses. The courses are open to all and we cater for all levels of ability.

We also organise occasional weekend workshops teaching the promotion of “Health Without Drugs”. During the course which is normally held over two full days at the weekend, the students learn alternative ways of promoting good health and wellbeing.

Short courses at the centre are mainly craft-based and usually run for nine weeks. Regular short courses in soft-furnishings, dress-making, card-making and similar crafts are offered.

Current Short Courses

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Preview night for the Advanced Art Class Exhibition at the BDDA Centre

BDDA has an ongoing project to deliver IT training and education. We are currently running courses to help students get to grips with the internet and make use of this powerful and increasingly important tool for everyday life.

IT Courses

Short Courses

Current IT Courses

An IT Class in Full Swing

For information about any of the short courses, IT Courses or Weekend Workshops on offer,
please contact Margaret Burrow or Shirley Waters

Call in at the BDDA Centre: 71-77 School Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1E

Telephone: 01229 432599

E-mail: info@bdda.org.uk

Centre Opening Times: Tuesday to Friday,10:00am - 3:00pm

Telephone Lines Open: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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This is a practical course ranging from curtain making, tie-backs, swags and tails, cushions, decorative headings, pelmets and valances, bedding etc. Course Name: Soft Furnishings
Tutor: Christine Atkinson
Starts: 03.09.2012
Duration: 12 weeks
Day/Time : Monday (6.30 - 9.00pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Learn basic sign language as used by deaf people, including history of deafness, lip-reading skills etc. Course Name: British Sign Language
Tutor: Hannah Gates
Starts: 03.09.2012
Duration: 12 weeks
Day/Time : Monday (6 - 8pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

This course will cover the pencil techniques needed to draw an effective landscape. The tutor will cover how to achieve distance and how to introduce a light source. Course Name: Drawing
Tutor: Helene Burrow
Starts: 03.09.2012
Duration: 10 weeks
Day/Time : Monday (10 - 12 noon)
Cost: £ Please enquire

By the end of the course the learner will have been introduced to different methods of making beadwork, including simple patterns through to more intricate and complex designs. Course Name: Beadwork
Tutor: Christine Atkinson
Starts: 04.09.2012
Duration: 12 weeks
Day/Time : Tuesday (6pm-8pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

This course explores various design options and creates a variety of cards using different techniques. Course Name: Greeting Card Making
Tutor: Anne Robinson
Starts: 06.09.2012
Duration: 12 weeks
Day/Time : Thursday (1 - 3pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

This course is designed to help the advanced artist continue in their personal development. Students are encouraged to choose their own subject and the tutor will give the advice required. Not suitable for the inexperienced artist. Course Name: Advanced Acrylics
Tutor: Helene Burrow
Starts: 07.09.2012
Duration: 10 weeks
Day/Time : Friday (1.00pm - 3.30pm)
Cost: £Please enquire

Learn how to paint landscapes with the versatile medium of Acrylic paint. Students will benefit from this course only if they have attended the beginners watercolour course or have some painting experience. Course Name: Intermediate Acrylics
Tutor: Helene Burrow
Starts: 07.09.2012
Duration: 10 weeks
Day/Time : Friday (10.00- 12.00)
Cost: £ Please enquire

This course is aimed at teaching both beginners and students with some prior knowledge basic beadwork techniques.

By the end of the course the learner will have been introduced to different methods of making beadwork, incorporating simple patterns through to more intricate and complex designs. Course Name: Beadwork
Tutor: Anne Robinson
Starts: 07.09.2012
Duration: 12 weeks
Day/Time : Friday (10.00 - 12.00)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Course Name: Advanced Mixed Media
Tutor: Helene Burrow
Starts: 07.09.2012
Duration: 10 weeks
Day/Time : Friday (6pm-9pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Hands-on practical learning of a variety of sewing techniques. Course Name: Dressmaking
Tutor: Jenny Le Roy
Starts: 18.09.2012
Duration: 10 weeks
Day/Time : Tuesday (9.15-12.15)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Practical hands-on learning of sewing techniques. Course Name: Dressmaking
Tutor: Jenny Le Roy
Starts: 18.09.2012
Duration: 10 weeks
Day/Time : Tuesday (1.00 - 4.00pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Course Name: Dressmaking
Tutor: Jenny Le Roy
Starts: 18.09.2012
Duration: 10 months
Day/Time : Tuesday (6pm-9pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Future Short Courses

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Course Name: Advanced Desktop Publishing
Tutor: Susan Hughes
Starts: 04.09.2012
Duration: 15 weeks
Day/Time : Tuesday (10.00-12.00)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Course Name: Beginners Desktop Publishing
Tutor: Susan Hughes
Starts: 04.09.2012
Duration: 15 weeks
Day/Time : Tuesday (1pm-3pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop and become creative with your photos.  Suitable for beginners. Course Name: Digital Imaging
Tutor: Susan Hughes
Starts: 05.09.2012
Duration: 15 weeks
Day/Time : Wednesday (10.00 - 12.00 )
Cost: £ Please enquire

Course Name: Beginners Using Microsoft Office
Tutor: Susan Hughes
Starts: 05.09.2012
Duration: 10 weeks
Day/Time : Wednesday (1pm-3pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

This course gives you an introduction to digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Course Name: Photoshop
Tutor: Susan Hughes
Starts: 06.09.2012
Duration: 15 weeks
Day/Time : Thursday (10.00 - 12.00)
Cost: £ Please enquire

To give learners the opportunity to change their own photographs and create computer images. Course Name: Beginners Digital Photography
Tutor: Susan Hughes
Starts: 06.09.2012
Duration: 15 weeks
Day/Time : Thursday (1pm-3pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Word processing, Internet and Email Course Name: Beginners Computers
Tutor: Susan Hughes
Starts: 01.10.2012
Duration: 15 weeks
Day/Time : Monday (10 - 12 noon)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Suitable for learners who have some basic knowledge Course Name: Intermediate Computers
Tutor: Susan Hughes
Starts: 01.10.2012
Duration: 15 weeks
Day/Time : Monday (1pm-3pm)
Cost: £ Please enquire

Future IT Courses

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