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 2024.
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
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
Get frustrated at the thought of tackling a seemingly basic sewing task? Come to this introductory session and learn some basic hemming skills that might inspire your inner sewer!
HC Mkt Sq
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
DEL (D01)
18:30 – 19:30
Tuesday 8 April
Basic Hair Braiding
SXCC (Yew Room)
10:30 – 11:30
Digital Skills
Basic internet and online security. Essential tips and guidelines for being safe online.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
HC Mkt Sq
10:30 – 11:30
Digital Skills
Navigating the internet for beginners. Techniques for finding and
utilising online information.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
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
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.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
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
HC Mkt Sq
14:00 – 15:00
Photography
CD
18:30 – 19:30
Thursday 10 April
Digital Skills
Setup a free Microsoft or Google account. Tutorial on how to setup a free Microsoft or Google account to give you access to email, file storage, and other useful tools.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
SXCC (Maple Room)
10:00 – 11:00
Digital Skills
Setup a free Microsoft or Google account. Tutorial on how to setup a free Microsoft or Google account to give you access to email, file storage, and other useful tools.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
HC Mkt Sq
14:30 – 15:30
Cookery (1)
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 (2)
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.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
CTZ
18:30 – 19:30
Explore the Bailiwick Environment
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.
BOOKING REQUIRED – Contact festival@gcfe.net
FL
14:30 – 15:30
Basic Hair Braiding
SMCC
14:30 – 15:30
