Festival of Adult Learning 2025
We are delighted to be launching our second Festival of Adult Learning which will run from Saturday 5 April until Friday 11 April 2025.
Sponsored by Sovereign Trust, the event will celebrate all areas of adult education – highlighting the benefits of life-long learning, recognising the achievements of adults who have embraced learning opportunities and demonstrating the positive impact that learning can have on all aspects of someone’s life.
We will be showcasing some of the opportunities available and organising a range of activities including:
- Demonstrations
- Free sample classes
- Free taster sessions
- Static displays
Activities will be located at various venues around the island including Health Connections Shop (Market Street), Castel Douzaine Room, St Martin’s & Styx Community Centres as well as at the College; displays and information points will also be located at Health Connections’ Market Street shop and Beau Sejour.
Please see below for a dairy of events (please note that the page will be updated as new activities are added to the schedule so please come back!)
Locations key:
HC Mkt Sq – Health Connections Shop, Market Square
HC Smith St – Health Connections Shop, Smith St
SXCC – Styx Community Centre
CTZ – Coutanchez College Campus
CD – Castel Douzaine Room
DEL – Delancey College Campus
SMCC – St Martin’s Community Centre
FL – Fab-lab at Guille Allès Library
Please note ALL sessions are free of charge. No prior booking is required unless otherwise specified. You will be asked to sign in at certain locations.
For all sessions that require PRE-BOOKING, please email festival@gcfe.net to reserve your spot.
Saturday 5 April
Recruitment event
Come an find out about the various roles available (both teaching and non-teaching)
CTZ
10:00 – 12:00
Greek for Beginners
Some introductory information on Greece (its culture, geography, history etc.), an overview of the Greek alphabet (reading some simple words), greetings and some basic words
HC Mkt Sq
10:30 – 11:30
Monday 7 April
French for Beginners
Class covering alphabet, numbers, greetings, pronunciation etc.
CTZ
09:30 – 10:30
Numeracy & Literacy Drop in
An informal drop-in session where those interested in improving their numeracy and literacy skills can come and have a tea and chat about what TGI College can offer. TGI College runs flexible FREE study options to suit people wishing to gain a new qualification or gain new skills.
CD
10:30 – 11:30
French – Pre-intermediate
Class covering present tense and introduction to past tense.
CTZ
11:00 – 12:00
Numeracy & Literacy Drop in
An informal drop-in session where those interested in improving their numeracy and literacy skills can come and have a tea and chat about what TGI College can offer. TGI College runs flexible FREE study options to suit people wishing to gain a new qualification or gain new skills.
SXCC (Yew Room)
13:00 – 14:00
Sewing & Alterations
Learn how to hem trousers using both a sewing machine and by hand. Bring along a pair of your trousers that require alteration!
HC Smith St
14:30 – 16:00
Easter Felting
Have a go at needle-felting and make a baby easter bunny in 1 hour using dry needle-felting techniques.
SXCC (Maple Room)
14:30 – 15:30
Explore the Bailiwick Environment
Find out about our Bailiwick environment, both land and sea. An insight into important local habitats and species, along with volunteer projects and opportunities to get involved. This will be an overview of the course, plus an opportunity to identify some important native plant species and learn some basic marine survey techniques.
DEL (D01)
18:30 – 19:30
Tuesday 8 April
Basic Hair Braiding
A session focused on styling and plaiting hair. This is a great opportunity to learn some styling skills such as curling with straighteners or give braiding a go. Demonstrations will be given as well as advice, tips and tricks around styling products and tools to achieve different effects.
SXCC (Oak Room)
10:30 – 11:30
Digital Skills
Basic internet and online security. Essential tips and guidelines for being safe online.
HC Mkt Sq
10:30 – 11:30
Digital Skills
Basic internet and online security. Essential tips and guidelines for being safe online.
SMCC
14:30 – 15:30
Numeracy & Literacy Drop in
An informal drop-in session where those interested in improving their numeracy and literacy skills can come and have a tea and chat about what TGI College can offer. TGI College runs flexible FREE study options to suit people wishing to gain a new qualification or gain new skills.
CTZ
18:00 – 19:00
An Introduction to Mandarin
General introduction of Chinese language; Chinese traditional festivals; Chinese cuisines; drinking culture in China; ancient Chinese history.
DEL (D01)
18:00 – 19:00
Digital Skills
Introduction to spreadsheets. Learn the basics on what you can use a spreadsheet for and how to enter and edit data in Microsoft Excel.
CTZ
18:30 – 19:30
Wednesday 9 April
Embroidery
Learn three stitches for embroidering letters and use them to create your own drinks coaster.
CD
10:30 – 11:30
ESOL
English for Speakers of Other Languages. An informal drop-in session aimed at those whose second language is English or those wishing to gain confidence to improve their English skills to use on a daily basis.
HC Mkt Sq
14:00 – 15:00
3D Modelling and 3D Printing
By the end of the two-hour session, students will understand basic 3D modelling concepts, know where to obtain models for free, or make them for free and understand how 3D printing works.
DEL (D14)
16:00 – 18:00
Cookery Demonstration (1)
Learn how to prepare a pear and frangipane tart, including making pastry. Also enjoy a demonstration of the art of making tortellini filled with goat’s cheese and walnuts.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
CTZ
16:00 – 17:55
Cookery Demonstration (2)
Learn how to prepare a pear and frangipane tart, including making pastry. Also enjoy a demonstration of the art of making tortellini filled with goat’s cheese and walnuts.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
CTZ
18:00 – 19:55
Photography
An Introduction to Photography, by our lecturer Nick Despres FRPS. The aim is to leave you inspired and keen to learn more. Nick will go through what exciting things you can take (ranging from birds, sports, portraits, landscapes to the night sky), and explain basics to help you get more from your camera. How to use depth of field or shutter speed for creativity – for example to photograph things you can’t see or to even show things you can see in a way you can’t see! Just use your phone?
CD
18:30 – 19:30
Thursday 10 April
Digital Skills
Basic internet and online security. Essential tips and guidelines for being safe online.
SXCC (Maple Room)
10:00 – 11:00
Digital Skills
Introduction to digital devices
- What is digital technology?
- Types of digital devices.
- Understanding hardware and software.
HC Mkt Sq
14:30 – 15:30
Cookery Demonstration (3)
Students will learn how to prepare and cook pan-fried mackerel, make a classic Romesco sauce, and prepare a vibrant herb oil. The class will learn fish filleting, pan-frying techniques, sauce preparation, and plating for a refined presentation.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
CTZ
16:00 – 17:50
Cookery Demonstration (4)
Students will learn how to prepare and cook pan-fried mackerel, make a classic Romesco sauce, and prepare a vibrant herb oil. The class will learn fish filleting, pan-frying techniques, sauce preparation, and plating for a refined presentation.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
CTZ
18:00 – 19:50
Numeracy & Literacy Drop in
An informal drop-in session where those interested in improving their numeracy and literacy skills can come and have a tea and chat about what TGI College can offer. TGI College runs flexible FREE study options to suit people wishing to gain a new qualification or gain new skills.
CTZ
18:00 – 19:00
Digital Skills
Introduction to Microsoft Excel basic calculations. How to do basic calculation using Microsoft Excel.
CTZ
18:30 – 19:30
Explore the Bailiwick Environment
Find out about our Bailiwick environment, both land and sea. An insight into important local habitats and species, along with volunteer projects and opportunities to get involved. This will be an overview of the course, plus an opportunity to identify some important native plant species and learn some basic marine survey techniques.
HC Mkt Sq
18:30 – 19:30
Friday 11 April
Numeracy & Literacy Drop in
An informal drop-in session where those interested in improving their numeracy and literacy skills can come and have a tea and chat about what TGI College can offer. TGI College runs flexible FREE study options to suit people wishing to gain a new qualification or gain new skills.
SMCC
10:30 – 11:30
Learn How to Give Yourself a Facial
Using our beautiful Eve Taylor products learn how to give your own face a treat.
CTZ
10:30 – 11:30
Numeracy & Literacy Drop in
An informal drop-in session where those interested in improving their numeracy and literacy skills can come and have a tea and chat about what TGI College can offer. TGI College runs flexible FREE study options to suit people wishing to gain a new qualification or gain new skills.
SMCC
13:00 – 14:00
Digital Skills
Basic internet and online security. Essential tips and guidelines for being safe online.
FL
14:30 – 15:30
Basic Hair Braiding
A session focused on styling and plaiting hair. This is a great opportunity to learn some styling skills such as curling with straighteners or give braiding a go. Demonstrations will be given as well as advice, tips and tricks around styling products and tools to achieve different effects.
SMCC
14:30 – 15:30
