Adults 19+ / Numeracy

Multiply: Chair Renovation Workshop

Key Information

Location: City College Peterborough

Course code

14136187

Tutor

Susannah Yorke

Start date

15 Jan 2025

End date

26 Feb 2025

Day & Time

Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00

Course Overview

By restoring an old drop-in chair, you will build your confidence in using basic mathematical concepts and learn a new skill at the same time. Our expert tutor will take you through the satisfying process of renovating your own chair over the course of 6 weeks.

Please note, there will be no lesson on 19 February.

You will:

• Strip down the chair and prepare it to be restored

• Wax or paint the frame

• Use modern upholstery materials and techniques to restore the seat

• Reassemble the chair

• Apply basic mathematical concepts to calculate the required measurements and the costs involved.

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You will need

All materials will be provided.

This course is funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Eligibility criteria apply and learners will be expected to evidence this by showing ID, proof of address and proof of income. We will not retain copies of these documents.

What next?

After completing this course, you can improve your maths skills further by joining one of our Multiply bitesize courses. Or if you would like a bigger challenge, please ask us about our Functional Skills Maths course (subject to eligibility).

For more information, please visit our website www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk or contact our customer experience team by calling 01733 761 361 or emailing admin@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk.

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