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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? This course aims to teach you the basic principles of jewellery making, working with precious metals, in particular, sterling silver. You will create your own pieces which can be classical or contemporary in design or inspired by nature, art movements or even your favourite jewellery designer. You could also buy a […]

What will I learn? This Elementary 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, […]

What will I learn? This FREE course is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It will give you practical ideas to improve your child’s maths skills and knowledge, through child-friendly activities. You will look at how shape, data and measure is taught in school and how it is used to apply number skills. You […]

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? 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? 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? The bidding and play topics from the Year 1 Beginning and Year 2 Continuing Bridge courses will be reviewed to ensure understanding of what should be known already and developed further in Year 3. Transfers after 1NT and 2NT openings, competitive bidding and supportive bidding will be covered in detail, along […]

What will I learn? On this pottery course, you will learn how to work with clay to create complex functional ceramic pieces and sculptural objects using a range of techniques including; pinch pots, coiling and slab building as well as surface decoration. If you have some experience of clay, you will be able to explore […]

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 FREE course is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. The course will give you practical ideas to improve your child’s knowledge and understanding of phonics and support reading through child-friendly activities. You will explore how children are taught phonics, and how knowledge, and confidence, of phonics will improve their […]

What will I learn? This course will give you fun practical ideas to build your child’s confidence and wellbeing through sharing stories and simple activities together at home. Is this course for me? This FREE course is for parents and carers with a child aged 2-4 years, who would like to explore how to encourage […]

What will I learn? This FREE course is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. The course will give you practical ideas to improve your child’s knowledge and understanding of phonics and support reading through child-friendly activities. You will explore how children are taught phonics, and how knowledge, and confidence, of phonics will improve their […]

What will I learn? This course will give you fun practical ideas to build your child’s confidence and wellbeing through sharing stories and simple activities together at home. Is this course for me? This FREE course is for parents and carers with a child aged 2-4 years, who would like to explore how to encourage […]

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, alter and adapt commercial patterns for a perfect fit, as well as working with delicate fabrics and […]

What will I learn? This course aims to incorporate the Alexander Technique with traditional Hatha Yoga. Injury or illness can cause lower back pain and lack of movement in your body.There is a tendency for the body to tighten and prevent movement in areas of pain. Balance is often affected which can result in a […]

What will I learn? This course aims to allow you to work on your own pottery projects under the guidance of a tutor. You will be given demonstrations on different pottery techniques and from this you will be able to produce a selection of articles of your own choosing to a good standard of finish. […]

What will I learn? This course aims to show you drawing techniques and the different ways in which you can paint using watercolours.During the course demonstrations and examples of different techniques will be given. Learners can then practise these on a wide variety of subjects. Learners will learn colour mixing and tonal scales and how […]

What will I learn? Explore and learn how to practise Pilates with guidance and tuition from a highly-qualified tutor.Pilates caters for everyone, from beginner to advanced. You can perform exercises using your own body weight, or with the help of various pieces of equipment.This course aims to exercise all the muscle groups in the body, […]