At The Bognor Makerspace, courses are run by Making Theatre Gaining Skills, with the aims to improve people’s life chances by opening pathways to employment. They support those who are excluded from the labour market due to disability, social isolation, lack of qualifications, mental health problems, and/or learning difficulties, aged 19 years and over. The different courses include cookery, fabric, carpentry, mathematics, puppetry, theatre and food & hygiene. These courses are free and previous experience is not required, anyone is welcome, but numbers can sometimes be limited.
Contact us for more information or to book a place on the Making Theatre Gaining Skills courses.
The current list of upcoming and ongoing courses can be seen below:
Cookery on a Budget 🍳
Do you want to learn cooking skills from an enthusiastic, experienced cook? This course might be perfect for you!
This course is held on Tuesdays from 10am to 1 pm for 7weeks of practical cookery skills. During the course you will be able to practise a wide variety of cooking skills from an experienced professional chef. We will cook a variety of dishes including, but not restricted to, soups, savoury dishes, cakes and biscuits. All the recipes will have vegetarian and vegan options and we can cater for most food allergies. The sessions will be a collaborative sharing of skills where we can all learn from each other.
Weekly (7 weeks)
Tuesdays 10.00am – 1.00pm
Next course starting on 10th September 2024
Carpentry & DIY🔨
Interested in carpentry or DIY or just want to learn something new?
This course is held on Fridays from 10am to 1pm for practical DIY and carpentry. Our 7 week course is perfect for beginners, or those looking to improve their woodworking skills. We will guide you through a carpentry project, from design to construction, teaching you the skills you will need to pursue your own projects at home, including how to safely use all the tools involved.
Weekly (7 weeks)
Fridays 10.00am – 1.00pm
Next course starting on 13th September 2024
Fabric Workshop 👚
This course is held on Mondays, from 9.30am – 1.30pm for practical fabric skills. During the course you will be able to practice a wide variety of fabric skills, including, but not restricted to, altering or upcycling clothes, embroidery, upholstery, knitting, crochet, applique and patchwork. The workshops will be a collaborative sharing of kills where we can all learn from each other. Every learner is encouraged to complete a project of their choice, and may choose to build on their skills with further projects. Instruction and advice is always available from the tutor or expects within the group.
Weekly
Monday 9:30am – 1:30pm
Starting 9th September 2024
Our courses run in partnership with Making Theatre Gaining Skills and are funded by support from the Multiply programme and West Sussex County Council.
Cookery with Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
This course is held on Mondays from 10am to 1 pm. Designed for those considering employment of volunteering in catering or hospitality, over 6 weeks an experienced professional chef will guide you through a variety of recipes with adaptations to accommodate different dietary requirements linked to the essential knowledge to pass a Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering qualification.
Maths for Business
Linked to the cookery course, on Tuesdays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm learners will also be able to join a 6-week course in Maths for Business designed to introduce the basic knowledge needed to record credit and debit, cost ingredients and calculate profits.
Maths Courses
Sessions available Tuesdays 10am to 12noon, Thursdays 10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm. Whether you are an expert willing to share your knowledge, or a complete novice looking to be inspired and gain new skills you will be welcome in any of our practical sessions. As we explore new techniques, we will also discuss and learn relevant maths in a relaxed and informal setting. Follow-on sessions are available free of charge to any participant wanting to explore maths further, whether that is to build your confidence or take a nationally recognised qualification.
Theatre Skills Courses
Our new set of courses are coming soon – starting this September 2024.
The two weekly classes will be led by experienced arts practitioners, and will offer the unique opportunity to gain advanced practical skills and enjoy working as a group on creative projects.
Open to anyone, regardless of previous experience or qualifications, the courses will be perfect for people wishing to explore and develop their creative and technical skills. The courses will include:
• Lighting, Sound and Visual Effects
• Scenic Design and Construction
Lighting, Sound and Visual Effects
Learn the basis of lighting and sound design, rigging and operation. You’ll be given the opportunity to shoot video, create animation and use green screens.
Scenic Art and Construction
Learn the basics of scenery construction and scenic painting and design. You’ll be given the chance to create your own scene using different techniques and materials.
Each course will run for 8 weeks and classes will be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays, lasting two and a half hours. Numbers are limited so to apply, please email [email protected].
Production Skills Course
The Multiply programme also supports a unique one-week employability course which gives you the chance to learn new creative skills including lighting and sound operation, costume and prop-making and scenic art.
Led by professional creative practitioners, participants will work together on the making of a short theatre production. They’ll build the set, create lighting and sound effects, organise marketing and run the front-of-house operation. The finished production will be presented to an audience on the final day, and participants will be able to access valuable learning opportunities after the course has ended.
The next Production Skills course: To be confirmed
To learn more, and/or book your place, visit www.makingtheatre.co.uk, call 01243 345239 or email [email protected]
