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What will I learn? Knitting and Crochet are increasingly popular crafts that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘languages’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]

What will I learn? During the course you will learn:● What materials to use.● How to hold your hand to create the best marks.● Look at different typefaces that will suit your hand best. ● How to relax enough to create beautiful marks.● Basic Calligraphic techniques● Study and practice different handwriting styles Is this course […]

What will I learn? This Beginners course is a great introduction to the French language with the opportunity to progress onto further Beginners courses and beyond. This course will keep your brain active and give you a good grasp of the language, enabling you to be confident when speaking abroad (or at home!).During this course […]

What will I learn? This course is designed to introduce you to the basic principles of British Sign Language (BSL), and to present methods of communicating with people who are profoundly deaf or who are sign language users. The course includes lots of group and pair work. It is recommended that you practise your skills […]

What will I learn? Discover and learn the practice of Tai Chi with guidance and tuition from a well-qualified and experienced Tai Chi tutor. Tai Chi can help relieve the symptoms of stress tension, bad circulation, high blood pressure, migraine, stiffness of the joints, back pains and it is believed to help build up the […]

What will I learn? During the course, through demonstration and project work, you will complete small pieces of upholstery or continue larger projects. You will be encouraged to work safely and share your experience. Assessment will be ongoing throughout the course through observation and continual feedback on individual pieces of work. Group discussion and one-to-one […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to extend and develop their drawing and painting skills in pencil, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolour, acrylic and other media. Firstly, it will focus on improving current observational skills and hand skills and as the course progresses it will focus on preferred media or […]

What will I learn? Through learning Flamenco dance you will create proud Flamenco posture and beautiful arm and hand movements. Your new moves will be tied together into a dance sequence within a relaxed and fun learning environment. During the course you will:• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Follow […]

What will I learn? This course is a great opportunity to learn the Italian language and build on previous knowledge and skills, with opportunities to progress further. This course will give you a sound understanding of the language at your level and develop confidence in communication. During this course you will:• develop your speaking, listening, […]

What will I learn? This is Part 2 of a 3-part Bridge course aimed at introducing beginners to this fascinating game, retaining a sense of fun in what at higher levels can be a very competitive pastime. In Part 2 of the course, learners are introduced to:• Bidding strong balanced hands.• Declarer and defence play, […]

What will I learn? This Advanced course is a great opportunity to consolidate and use the Spanish language fluently, building on previous knowledge and skills. This course will give you the chance to communicate with other advanced learners and ensure your skills remain current. During this course you will:• further develop your speaking, listening, reading, […]

What will I learn? This course is a great opportunity to learn the Italian language and build on previous knowledge and skills, with opportunities to progress further. This course will give you a sound understanding of the language at your level and develop confidence in communication. During this course you will:• develop your speaking, listening, […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, fit and alter commercial patterns for a personalised fit, as well as working with more challenging fabrics […]

What will I learn? This course aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills in any medium of your choice. During the course you will be given the opportunity to experiment in various media: pencils, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolours and acrylic.For beginners the course consists of a series […]

What will I learn? This course aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills in any media of your choice. During the course you will be given the opportunity to experiment in various media: pencils, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolours and acrylic.The course consists of a series of projects […]

What will I learn? During the course learners will:● Mix watercolours● Use a variety of techniques● Use colour theory● Plan composition● Investigate the properties of watercolour● Investigate papers● Stretch paper● Select brushes, paints and paper● Care for brushes.As you progress, you will learn:● Exploring traditional techniques and applications● Exploring contemporary techniques and applications● Investigate and […]

What will I learn? This course is a great opportunity to learn the French language and build on previous knowledge and skills, with opportunities to progress further. This course will give you a sound understanding of the language at your level and develop confidence in communication. During this course you will:• develop your speaking, listening, […]

What will I learn? This Beginners course is a great introduction to the Italian language with the opportunity to progress onto further Beginners courses and beyond. This course will keep your brain active and give you a good grasp of the language, enabling you to be confident when speaking abroad (or at home!).During this course […]

What will I learn? This course is a great opportunity to learn the Italian language and build on previous knowledge and skills, with opportunities to progress further. This course will give you a sound understanding of the language at your level and develop confidence in communication. During this course you will:• develop your speaking, listening, […]

What will I learn? This Advanced course is a great opportunity to consolidate and use the French language fluently, building on previous knowledge and skills. This course will give you the chance to communicate with other advanced learners and ensure your skills remain current. During this course you will:• further develop your speaking, listening, reading, […]