In The Loop – Sep 2015
Hello everyone and a huge welcome to the autumn term.
Barbara Disney
Subject: Printmaking I have many years experience of running courses, workshops and creating public art within a socially engaged practice. As a printmaker I work on a variety surfaces, including textiles, paper, porcelain and enamelling metal.
Nen Crosby
Subject(s): Tai chi and Qi gong (gentle exercise) Every day I feel the benefits of doing Tai chi, of slowly improving my posture, being able to relax my mind and body, breathing more deeply, using my body more efficiently – I feel it boosts my general wellbeing. I teach because I love to see other people […]
In The Loop – Jun 2015
Hello Everyone and welcome to ‘in the loop’. The view from the window here at Stoke Lodge today is a lovely leafy green!
Eve Bechmann-Johnson
Subject(s): French and Bilingualism Originally from Paris, I have settled in Bristol and have been running classes at Stoke Lodge for many years in addition to private teaching and teaching French in businesses. I am passionate about languages and I love to share my knowledge of the French language and culture. I am interested in […]
Jonathan Barrass
Jonathan Barrass works in the Bristol aerospace industry and has been a passionate supporter of adult and community learning in Bristol for over 10 years. He loves learning languages at Stoke Lodge, especially German, Spanish, Italian and French. Jonathan recognises the huge value of learning another language. “You earn more respect and develop better working […]
Lorna Watson
Subject(s): Bridge and IT. I have taught Bridge since 2006 and love introducing new people to this fascinating game. I love seeing the friendships develop among my classes as well as seeing how bridge gives people a new challenge to keep the mind active! I have played bridge socially and as a club member for about […]
Julián Segura
Subject: Spanish I’ve been teaching Spanish for more than 8 years in Bristol in public and private institutions and have taught all levels from GCSE and A-level, up to advanced and conversational classes. I use modern communicative methods when I teach which helps immerse students in the language. We always have fun and I make […]
Mariví O’Leary
Subject: Spanish I have worked in adult/community education for a number of years. At Stoke Lodge, I have taught my mother tongue, Spanish, at all levels. I have also run Spanish theme days, Spanish cookery classes, Spanish discussions and Spanish film days. At present I teach intermediate level Spanish and advanced conversational Spanish. In my classes, you […]
Marilyn Mitchelmore
Coming from a family of glove makers in Wales, I’ve always been keen on sewing. I find the benefits of sewing to be vast! Sewing can be calming as well as teaching us patience.