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We are very pleased that you have chosen to find out more about Lews Castle College UHI and what we can offer you. We are your local college in the Outer Hebrides and your local university campus as part of the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Why not come and join us this winter – learn a new skill and have some fun? We look forward to welcoming you!

How to apply

Please contact the college to register your interest in a course. Phone: 01851 770000 or Email: adminle@uhi.ac.ukWe will then contact you to confirm the start date of your course which will run subject to sufficient demand.

Welcome!

For our Evening & Short Course Pre Enrolment privacy notice please follow this link- https://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/about-us/privacy/privacy-notices/

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Simple Furniture Making with Russell Crawford

Enjoy being creative and extend your skills!Create a unique piece of furniture; restore or repair a well loved item.

Day & TimeTuesday 5.00 pm - 7.00 pmCost£100Weeks10Start Date8th January 2019CampusStornoway

Timber Carving with Uisdean Paterson

This course is aimed at the absolute beginner and provides a good introduction into the world of wood carving. The course will create enthusiasm for the craft and will display how attractive items can be created. Concentration on the achievement of results rather than the theories of wood, tools, techniques and such like, is a particular feature of the course. The instructor is a true master of this craft and many of his carvings are displayed in and around Stornoway. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 8 people on this course.

Day & TimeTuesday 6.00 pm - 9.00 pmCost£60Weeks8Start Date5th February 2019CampusStornoway

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Introduction to Astronomy

Learn about the solar system, stars, galaxies, planets and our universe in this short six week evening class with Dr June Graham.

Day & TimeTuesday 7.00 pm - 9.00 pmCostAdults £50, Secondary School Pupils £10. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.Weeks6Start Date19th February 2019CampusStornowayFol

Photography with Mairi M Martin

Are you interested in learning about how to improve your own photography? The aim of this course is to help people learn about some photographic theory, how to improve their landscape and people photography in an informal and relaxed approach. The tutor is Mairi M Martin who studied Professional Photography at Glasgow College of Building and Printing. Mairi’s parents were from Lewis and she now lives at the family home in Doune, Carloway.

Day & TimeTuesday 6.30 pm - 8.30 pmCost£50Weeks6Start Date5th February 2019

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Emergency First Aid Work

The Emergency Aid at Work (EFAW) course is designed for low risk work environments and enables personnel to be designated first aiders in the workplace.It is legally compliant with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

The programme includes the following topics:

• The role of the first aider• Prevention of cross infection• The recording of incidents• The use of available first aid equipment (FA boxes and defibrillator)• The assessment of first aid situations• Treatment of the unconscious casualty• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation• First aid treatment for choking, wounds, bleeding and shock.• First aid treatment for minor injuries

Following attendance on the cause (6 hours) and successful completion of the practical and theortical asessments, candidates will be awarded the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) certificate which will remain valid for 3 years.

The course will be delivered over 2 evenings

Day & TimeTuesday 5.00 pm - 8.00 pmCost£120Duration2 eveningsStart Date12th and 13th February, further dates may be available on demand. CampusStornoway

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VHF Radio Course

The RYA SRC radio operator qualification authorises the holder to operate a short range marine VHF radio with digital Selective Calling (DSC) on a vessel and is a legal requirement for marine VHF users throughout the world.

Day & TimeWednesday 7.00 pm - 9.00 pmCost£150Weeks5Start Date6th February 2019CampusStornoway

Basic Welding Skills

Introduction to MIG/MMA/Oxy-fuel gas welding skills

Day & TimeWednesday 5.30 pm - 7.30 pmCost£180Weeks10Start Date6th February 2019CampusStornoway

ULPAN GAELIC LEARNERS COURSE

Beginners & Intermediate

Day & TimeTuesdays and WednesdaysStart Date12th February 2019CampusStornoway

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Upholstery with Morag Duncan

Are you looking to create something special? Want to learn a new skill? If the answer to either or both of these is ‘yes’ you can come and get creative with a short upholstery night class at the college, with tutor Morag Duncan who six years ago turned a hobby of many years into a business she now runs in Stornoway.

The classes are open to all with an interest in recovering an item of furniture, also offering a chance to gain new skills or improve existing ones, you can go at your own pace and the item can also be individual, (if they can fit in the door of the class room!)

Day & TimeWednesday 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm Cost£80Weeks10Start Date6th February 2019CampusStornoway

Art with Kenneth Burns

Another opportunity to get creative with a paint palette and brushes with a series of art/drawing and painting night classes, with painter/art tutor Kenneth “Kenny” Burns. Now entering its fourth series, the classes are open to all with an interest in art, whatever your knowledge and experience, offering a chance to gain new skills or hone and exchange existing ones.

Day & TimeWednesday 6.30 pm - 8.30 pmCost£80 (some materials will be required by participants)Weeks10Start Date6th February 2019 VCampusStornoway

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Gourmet Cookery with Chris Loye

Our Gourmet Cookery classes are designed to be both fun and affordable. Join us to create a delicious meal in the company of like minded people then sit down and enjoy your culinary delights.

Day & TimeWednesday 5.30 pm - 7.00 pmCost£50Weeks6Start Date6th February 2019CampusStornoway

CHEF ’S SKILLS MASTERCLASS with James MacKenzie

Classes will be hands on where you will learn tips and techniques from professional chef at Digby Chick, James Mackenzie. The focus of the class will be centred on showcasing local produce. Lovers of good food from novice to cook, who seek a little help with their culinary skills, will enjoy these classes.

Day & TimeTuesday 6.00 pm - 8.00 pmCost£85Weeks6Start Date5th February 2019CampusStornoway

Lews Castle College UHI, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0XR

( 01851 770 000 www.lews.uhi.ac.uk

LewsCastleCollegeUHI @lccuhi