Courses in Detail

Your interests not covered?  Tell us about them! Suggestions for new courses always welcome. Please note that £6.50 WASP Membership must be paid annually.
Notice that the class descriptions in red are the ones that are not been offered in the Summer Programme 2013. 

	Adult Fitness Free	We will be working in the fitness room on both the aerobic machines and the weight machines in a safe environment. Participants will be working at their own pace and level. Fitness schedules can be made out but are not mandatory. People of all levels of fitness are welcome. A maximum of 12 persons can be catered for.
	Aquacise £25 for 11 week	A fun exercise session in the pool to build fitness and flexibility without straining joints. Aquacise classes are designed to enable you to tone muscles, lose weight and improve fitness.  Because you are in the water, there is no stress on your joints and your workout can be as difficult or as relaxed as you want, as you work at your own speed. Each class has an aerobic section which increases your heart rate, helping to improve cardio vascular fitness as well as weight loss.  As well as the aerobic element, each class also includes a muscle strength and endurance workout which helps to tone your muscles and improve flexibility. Working to music helps create the sociable environment of an Aquacise class, so you can be sure to meet new people and enjoy a varied workout. You do not have to be able to swim to take art in the class as all of the exercises can be tailored to suit those who prefer to stay in shallow water.
	Art (Beginners) £35 for 8 weeks	The aim of these sessions is to provide a set of skills in drawing and painting that can be practiced and used as a basis for completing drawings in pencil and charcoal covering a range of subjects from portrait to figure.  The sessions also cover pastel techniques, painting, still life and landscape.  These skills can then be practised and built on to a more advanced level. Please bring along any art materials you may have, some suggestions are:  Range of pencils (4B, 2B, B, 2H, 4H etc.) charcoal, sketchbook with cartridge paper (as heavy as possible), Watercolour paper pad (pad of 300 gsm, any size) Pastel pad with coloured leaves, painting board e.g. Daler board for oil or acrylic, paints-water based oils.  (we have a supply of brushes that may be used)
	Art (Advanced) £35 for 8 weeks	The aim of these sessions is to practise and improve on skills in drawing and painting using pencil, charcoal, watercolour, acrylic/oil and covering a range of subjects from portrait to figure, still life and landscape.  These artists also share ideas and specialised skills in particular areas to improve perspective effects and encourage confidence in completing paintings for display.
	Art Club Free	Art Club is a self-supporting group that meets weekly to work on individual art projects. All welcome.
	Art of Cardmaking £35 for 8 week	Make greeting cards and gift boxes using papercrafting techniques such as stamping, embossing and die-cutting.  This fun and friendly class is suitable for new crafter wishing to try a new hobby and also experienced cardmakers looking for new ideas and inspiration.
	Cake Decoration Free	This exciting new class is ideal for those who would like to learn how to decorate celebration cakes with sugarpaste characters and flowers.  It will allow students to work in a relaxed, sociable environment, researching ideas and techniques, having fun while they learn.  Ideal for beginners and slightly more experienced alike.
	Computing for Beginners Free	This 8 week course is for anyone new to computing or wanting to build on computing skills you may already have.  You will learn at your own pace in an encouraging environment helping you to gain the computing skills you need.  No experience required.  This course is being taught in two Outreach locations: Bonnybridge and Bankier Primary Computing Wing.
	Container Gardening Free	Working with the Denny High School ECO Group, WASP students will be: Upcycling tyres and pallets to create planters and seating Creating eco garden and classroom Gallery space for artwork by pupils and wasp students – clay, glass etc Creating perennial areas and fruit and veg areas Reaping the rewards in the form of freshly grown fruit and vegetables in the Earth to Plate ethos WASP are embracing. WASP students can participate in all this for no additional fees or charges!
	Cookery - Healthy Eating Free	Come along and learn to cook lots of exciting and interesting Healthy dishes in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. This class is suitable for everyone no matter the skill level. We will be making a variety of starters, main courses and desserts. There is also the chance to build new friendships and have fun. Creche may be available for this course.
	Cookery - Tray Bake Free	Have fun while learning new techniques to turn out flapjacks, brownies and other scrumptious tray bakes. This is the sweetest class in WASP!
	Crafty Craft £35 for 8 week	Learn how to recycle old book pages to create a variety of vintage style gifts and crafts.
	Crafty Gifts £35 for 8 week	Learn how to recycle old book pages to create a variety of vintage style gifts and crafts.
	Creative Textiles £35 + costs	Create a beautiful silk painted wall hanging or cushion,  or a small evening bag can be made with the same technique. This project will involve working with silk dyes and stamps to create a backdrop for the wall hanging/ cushion. Textured seaweed shapes will be formed by heating and manipulating fabrics which will have been painted with disperse dyes. A selection of fabrics will be created and layered on to Bondaweb. The final piece will be assembled with metallic embroidery threads and finished with hand embroidery threads and beads.
	Credit Union Free	Available to WASP students only.
	Cross Stitch Club Free	Bring your own cross-stitch work and enjoy this craft with a group of like-minded people. Everyone welcome.
	Emergency First Aid at Work Cost: TBA	HSE Approved Emergency First Aid at Work one day course Understanding the role of the First Aider including:     - the importance of preventing cross infection     - the need for recording incidents and actions     - use of available equipment Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency Administering First Aid to a casualty who is:     - unconscious (including seizure)     - choking     - wounded and bleeding     - suffering from shock Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Providing appropriate First Aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters) The certificate for successful completion of this course is valid for three years.
	Digital Photography £35 for 8 week course	The digital photography class for beginners will take you step by step through everything you need to get started using your digital camera. Starting with the basics common to all digital cameras, the course will cover composition, lighting, focus and exposure, with an emphasis on practical work. Once we have some photographs to work from, the course will then proceed to demonstrate through practical exercises the essential of computer photo editing using Paint Shop Pro and finally how to print your photos. The course will last for 8 weeks, and although ideal for beginners, could be useful for intermediate digital camera users also.
	ESOL Free	English for Speakers of Other Languages This class is reserved for students who have been referred to WASP.
	Family History Support Group Free	Have you started to research your family history and would like to meet others who share your hobby? We meet weekly in an informal setting to share knowledge and experience gained so you may find someone who can help solve your research problems. Computers are available for the group to use.
	Felting £35 for 8 week	This course covers all needle felting basics and allows the student to complete felting a 3D bird or critter. Learn to needle felt sculpturally and also decorative with just a barbed felting needle and some wool tops.
	Flexible Learning College fee	This is organised by Forth Valley College and prospective students should contact them on (01324) 403322.
	French Club Free	If you have ever learned some French and regret losing that knowledge then the French Club may be the very place for you.
	French for Beginners Free	An introductory course designed to teach the basics of French.
	German for Beginners Free	An introductory course designed to teach the basics of German.
	Glass Fusing (Beginners) £35 for 8 week	Suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience. During this fund and intereactive course you will make a range of glassware (that are yours to take home and keep) whilst learning and practising a host of different techniques using a wide range of glass products and inclusions.
	Glass Fusing (Intermediate) £35 for 8 week	Suitable for Intermediate levels and those who have completed Beginners Glass Fusing WASP.  During this intermediate course you will be building upon the techniques and skills that you have already gained. You will be experimenting with textures, colour pallets, kiln carving, glassline pens and papers.  You will make a range of glassware (that are yours to take home and keep) whilst learning and practising a host of different techniques using a wider range of glass products and inclusions.  Please note that in order to gain maximum benefit from the course there will be an opportunity to buy a ‘Special Glass Pack’ which includes a mix of all the products that we will be using throughout the 8 week period. This is priced at £50.00 and will be discussed and orders taken during week 1 lesson in order to gain maximum advantage from the tuition, techniques and products covered.  Alternatively you can purchase the individual products on a weekly basis depending on what you decide to make.
	Glass Fusing (Advanced) £35 for 8 week	For those students who have moved on from the beginners’ class to create their own unique glass art.
	Guitar £35 for 8 week	This is a general music skills class for WASP students. The course will take in all the basic aspects of guitar playing. If students want to work on specific areas they will be catered for as well as beginners. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments for this course. For more details, contact the WASP office.
	Internet and Email Free	This course will extend on previous knowledge of basic computer skills. We will look at useful and everyday ways to use the internet and will set up an   email account and look at attachments.
	ITOA1 Free	Information Technology & Office Applications Students will progress through various elements of IT including Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database with mock assessments prior to sitting the actual assessment, achieving an SQA qualification at the end of the course. Creche may be available for this course.
	Italian (Intermediate) Free	Increase your skills in conversation and written work.
	Keyboard / Guitar Free	If you enjoy music and have a keyboard or guitar lying around gathering dust, or maybe you would just like to try before you buy, then this is the class   for you. The class will give you the opportunity to learn to play purely for enjoyment or should you feel confident you may wish to complete an SQA Performing Unit. No previous experience necessary
	Life Skills Free	This course was developed by Falkirk Council’s Community Education Service and Denny Community Flat as a tool for engaging with adults who have been out of work due to a variety of reasons (redundancy, family commitments, disability, long term illness, carers’ responsibilities etc). The course was designed in response to former learners’ responses on evaluation forms and anecdotal evidence. The course aims to draw together a range of skills, knowledge, experience and different approaches that will: - Be flexible enough to deal with a variety of learning styles & levels - Raise confidence and self esteem - Give learners the knowledge or confidence to reach informed decisions - Give learners an individual learning plan and strategy for the future - Be interesting to a wide range of learners Although this course is based on a 10 week programme of 2 hours per week, it is not ‘set in stone’ and should be adapted whenever necessary depending on the learning needs of the learners. This course is intended to give learners’ the confidence and self esteem needed to re-enter the world of work or training or further education, first   step guidance, and an individual learning plan and strategy for the future.
	Local Heritage Group Free	Would you like to visit somewhere you have always been meaning to go? Explore the local area? Share your local history knowledge? Get out and meet new people? Explore new ways to enjoy history and the local area? Join the group which meets monthly on a Friday afternoon.
	Mounting and Framing £35 for 8 week	This is an opportunity for W.A.S.P. students to gain hands on experience of frame making and mount cutting with our professional picture framing equipment. If you have attended W.A.S.P. Art classes it could be an opportunity to frame up your own work. It’s also an opportunity to bring out those items you had stored away and to beautifully present them for display. Please bring up to 3 prints or paintings, between postcard size, and up to approximately A4 maximum. One of these will be mounted and framed, and the others mounted and cellophane wrapped. Postcards or photos are ideal, as are original paintings or drawings. Paintings can be on paper, card, or board, and small paintings on canvas can also be framed - (no mount required). In addition to the 3 works to be framed or mounted, please bring a notebook and pencil. Otherwise all materials will be provided apart from glass. This will need to be cut to fit the frame by a glazier and secured with tape.
	Needles & Pins Free	Group available to all levels of knitters and crocheters. Bring along your own knitting and crochet projects and enjoy companionship, cuppa and an opportunity to share your skills with others. This is not a taught class although there will be people there to help any person who is a beginner.
	Patchwork (Beginners) Part 3 £35 for 8 week	This term we will look at projects that use recycled and scrap materials for to economise a bit in January so there is a choice of 3 projects and hopefully people will find one that they would like to tackle. The projects are a tea cosy, apron and finally a bag made from recycled denims.
	Spanish for Fun £35 for 8 week	Would you like to be able to talk with locals on your Summer Holiday to Spain? Would you like to be able to order a cold drink in the local language?  ‘Spanish for FUN’ is the class for you! Basic introductions: Hello, how are you?; What's your name?; How old are you?; Do you have any children, etc. Alphabet and sounds of the language, Numbers, Dates, Days of the week, Months of the year and seasons, Weather, Time, Colours, Basic introduction of essential foods, Basic introduction of body parts. Places in a town or city: Library; Bus stop, Bus station, etc. This/That, These/Those         Here/there/over there The verb To Be:   Temporary form; Permanent form House and Home: Names of rooms in a  house; Furniture in a house.
	Spanish (Beginners) £35 for 8 week	An introductory course designed to teach the basics of Spanish.
	Spanish (Intermediate) £35 for 8 week	You should bring: A good dictionary, a notebook, a pen, a sense of humour and patience!!! Topic areas to be covered: Restuarants and eating out: Understanding a variety of Spanish food names; How to order food; Asking for and understanding the bill and how to pay; Working with numbers to understand the Euro. Directions: Prepositions of place - in, on, at, etc.; Asking for directions, Giving directions, using go straight on, turn left, etc. Shopping: The supermarket, working with food names; How much does it cost?; Do you have?; Number consolidation, working with the euro; When will you have? Body and Health: Parts of the Body; Common general ailments.  I have a cold, a headache, etc.; Going to the chemist to ask for medicine; Medicine and understanding dosages. Personal Descriptions: Consolidations of basic descriptions, she wears glasses, is blonde, etc. Present tense Present perfect tense.
	Swimming (Adult Open) day Free	An opportunity to enjoy a leisurely swim or build up the laps on your own doorstep. This is not a taught class but will provide swimming facilities for those who are already confident in the water. A lifeguard will be present at all times. Open to men and women.
	Swimming (Adult Open) evening £25 for 6 week	An opportunity to enjoy a leisurely swim or build up the laps on your own doorstep. This is not a taught class but will provide swimming facilities for those who are already confident in the water. A lifeguard will be present at all times. Open to men and women.
	T'ai Chi £25 for 8 week	Learn the ancient art of Weihai Lishi Quanfa. You'll feel physically, mentally and emotionally more relaxed, balanced and energised with gentle T'ai Chi Form Daoist Yoga and Qigong exercises.
	WASP Computer Free	This is a self supporting group for students who have some knowledge, and an interest in computer hardware and software. This is a flexible class where the group discuss a range of computer related topics. Everyone is welcome but it should be noted that some basic hardware and/or software knowledge is required as this is not a taught class.
	Word Processing Free	This is a course that does what it says on the label! In this introductory course students will work their way through Microsoft Office 2010 word processing to produce various documents including notices, signs and letters. Students will get experience keying in information, changing margins, changing line spacing, using spell check, printing and filing and they will have the opportunity to produce tables to insert into their documents.Creche may be available for this course.
	Work Club Free	Work Clubs are community based groups to support you develop the skills you need to gain employment. If, you are unemployed and actively seeking work then this group is for you. Work clubs can help with writing CV’s, online job searches and applications, offer one to one advice and support and help increase your confidence.