COURSES OFFERED BY BRISTOL FOLK HOUSE - PAGE 2

Learn the art of beautiful writing at this 1-day workshop. Calligraphy is an art form which has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a very relaxing form of craft as well as providing an opportunity to produce work which everyone can enjoy.

This course is suitable for you if you are new to making pottery. You will complete a series of short projects in which you will learn to plan, make and decorate several types of hand built decorative and useful pots. We cover the techniques of pinching, coiling, slab-work and construction.

The French Level 1 course is suitable for learners with some prior experience of the language, for example anyone who completed the French Beginners Plus course here at the Folk House, or those who have learned French for a couple of years and are ready to move on from the basics.

This level is for students who have completed Beginners Plus or studied the equivalent elsewhere. If you are unsure of your level we strongly recommend that you check with the tutor before enrolling, as it is not always possible to transfer you after a course has started.

This course is for learners who already have some knowledge of the language, familiar with the use of Pinyin and can recognise some characters, be able to do simple self introduction and have basic conversation about name, nationalities, age, profession, time, and weather.

This is for students who have completed Level 1 and Level 2 Italian, or the equivalent elsewhere. A good level of Italian in speaking, reading, and conversation is required. The programme will include reading Italian literature.

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that uses slow, gentle movements to cultivate strength, calm, and flexibility. Through the movements of the Tai Chi postures we activate our bodys natural energies, and then use these for martial practice as well as self-healing.

An introductory workshop into Special FX Makeup, a fun way to explore professional materials and techniques used in the TV and Film Industry to make realistic bruises, burns, scars and wounds.

Do you struggle with presentations? Do you want to improve your skills, or learnhow to deal with nerves?

The Beginners Entry German class is suitable for complete beginners with no prior experience. It starts with gentle introductions to correct pronunciation and basic grammar, and before long you will be able to have a simple conversation and write short notes in German.