Upcoming Workshops
Our upcoming workshops are listed below and the page is updated regularly. If you would like to request a workshop, or have any questions about our existing workshops, please get in touch.
Combined Level 1 & 2 Workshop
2nd, 4th, 6th, 9th, 11th, 13th June
6:30pm - 9pm
Your Home!
All you need is a computer with a webcam and a stable internet connection£134 (includes tuition and participant’s manual as sent by post) - full payment required on booking (discount may be available)
Who is this Recommended for?
- This workshop provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme for anyone wanting to learn Makaton (age 18+ years)
- No previous experience is required but an adequate level of English language literacy is desirable to understand the teaching.
What will I Learn?
- Background information about Makaton
- Hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use
- How to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work
- The signs and symbols for Stages 1-4 and the Additional stage of the Core Vocabulary
What will I Receive?
- Manuals (includes the signs and symbols learnt)
- Certificate of attendance
Additional Information
- Participants must be able to attend all sessions
- Numbers are limited to 11 participants.
- Places are secured on receipt of both booking form and full payment
- A link to join the workshop will be issued by email 24 hours before the workshop. Early booking is recommended
- Closing date 21st May
Combined Level 1 & 2 Workshop
28th June, 5th, 19th, 26th July
9:15am - 1pm
Your Home!
All you need is a computer with a webcam and a stable internet connection£134 (includes tuition and participant’s manual as sent by post) - full payment required on booking (discount may be available)
Who is this Recommended for?
- This workshop provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme for anyone wanting to learn Makaton (age 18+ years)
- No previous experience is required but an adequate level of English language literacy is desirable to understand the teaching.
What will I Learn?
- Background information about Makaton
- Hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use
- How to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work
- The signs and symbols for Stages 1-4 and the Additional stage of the Core Vocabulary
What will I Receive?
- Manuals (includes the signs and symbols learnt)
- Certificate of attendance
Additional Information
- Participants must be able to attend all sessions
- Numbers are limited to 11 participants.
- Places are secured on receipt of both booking form and full payment
- A link to join the workshop will be issued by email 24 hours before the workshop. Early booking is recommended
- Closing date 16th June
Level 3 Workshop
23rd, 25th, 26th June
6:30pm - 9:15pm
Your Home!
All you need is a computer with a webcam and a stable internet connection£75 (includes tuition and participant’s manual as sent by post) - full payment required on booking (discount may be available)
Who is this Recommended for?
- This workshop is aimed at those who have completed Levels 1 and 2, and are seeking to improve and develop their signing and symbol skills, with use in everyday experiences.
- Completion of Levels 1 and 2 is required, and an adequate level of English language literacy is desirable to understand the teaching.
What will I Learn?
- Revision of signs and symbols you learned in your Level 1 and 2 training
- Signs and symbols for Stages 5 and 6 of the Core Vocabulary
- How to interpret and translate signs and symbols to convey information
- How to analyse signs
What will I Receive?
- Manuals (includes the signs and symbols learnt)
- Certificate of attendance
Additional Information
- Participants must be able to attend all sessions
- Numbers are limited to 11 participants.
- Places are secured on receipt of both booking form and full payment
- A link to join the workshop will be issued by email 24 hours before the workshop. Early booking is recommended
- Closing date 14th June
Level 4 Workshop
31st July, 4th and 6th August
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Your Home!
All you need is a computer with a webcam and a stable internet connection£75 (includes tuition and participant’s manual as sent by post) - full payment required on booking (discount may be available)
Who is this Recommended for?
- This workshop is aimed at those who have completed Levels 1, 2, and 3.
- An adequate level of English language literacy is desirable to understand the teaching.
What will I Learn?
- Signs and symbols for Stages 7 and 8 of the Core Vocabulary
- To use signs and symbols from Stages 1–8 and Additional in their daily environment, and use techniques for placement, directionality and movement
- To develop confidence in using signs and symbols accurately
- To develop skills in interpreting and translating information
- To gain knowledge about the techniques that make information accessible and meaningful to core users
- To adjust the use of Makaton flexibly to communicate at simple, key word and more complex levels according to need.
What will I Receive?
- Manuals (includes the signs and symbols learnt)
- Certificate of attendance
Additional Information
- Participants must be able to attend all sessions
- Numbers are limited to 11 participants.
- Places are secured on receipt of both booking form and full payment
- A link to join the workshop will be issued by email 24 hours before the workshop. Early booking is recommended
- Closing date 21st July