Supported Learning - Art Skills 1
Course summary
Code: R25167A
Location: Rochester Adult Education Centre
Cost: £165.75 to £240.00
Starting: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Duration: 10 sessions over 10 week(s)
Time: 13:00
By continuing you confirm that you are 19 or over on 31 August and have agreed to the the Terms and conditions
Description
Medway Adult Education, in collaboration with Medway Council, offers a Supported Learning programme for local residents with learning difficulties and disabilities, featuring creative and practical subjects aimed at empowering learners.
The courses, which encourage confidence-building and community engagement, alongside practical, creative learning activities.
Each course includes a Learning Support Assistant to assist the tutor, and enrolment requires completion of an Initial assessment interview within the current academic year.
What Will I Learn On This Course?
1.Explore and experiment with at least 2 different drawing materials
2.Explore and experiment with at least 2 different wet materials
3.Experiment with at least 2 different formal elements of drawing / painting
Is This Course Suitable For Me?
This course is suitable for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. An initial assessment will be needed for all learners, new and returning, to establish their best starting point and to identify what support we can provide.
Please call 01634 338400 and ask to book a Supported Learning initial assessment for the SL Art and Craft courses.
Is There Anything Else I Need To Know About This Course?
This course is suitable for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. An initial assessment will be needed for all learners, new and returning, to establish their best starting point and to identify what support we can provide.
Please call 01634 338400 and ask to book a Supported Learning initial assessment for the SL Art and Craft courses.
Will There Be Additional Costs?
All materials and equipment are included in the price.
Learners are advised to bring their own apron to protect their clothes.
What Could I Go On To Do After This Course?
Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available. Your progression course is R251130A Supported Learning - Art Skills 2.
Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through your individual progression options.
If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.
What Is The Attendance Policy?
To get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed.
Health & Safety
By participating in the live class, you accept that you understand that Art involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability.
It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities.
You understand that this is an Art activity, and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with Art. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person.
The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience as a result of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.
Location
Rochester Adult Education Centre
Rochester Community Hub
Eastgate
Rochester
ME1 1EW