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Lip-Reading and Managing Hearing Loss (half-termly)
£122.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 01-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 7
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:15 - 12:15
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to progress and develop learners’ lip-reading and communication skills within an informal, relaxed and mutually supportive atmosphere. During the course through demonstration, observation and a variety of practical exercises you will observe the basic shapes of every day speech and practise a range of simple listening skills. There […]
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Portrait Drawing and Painting
£377.95 Amersham ALC
Mon 01-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 15:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to offer learners skills in portraiture painting and drawing when using different media of the learner’s choice.Learners will observe tutor demonstrations, participate in class discussions and work under one-to-one guidance. They will experiment with different media used in portraiture painting and drawing. The emphasis is on enjoying working […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£122.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 01-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 7
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]
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Golden Swans – Adult Ballet Dancing
£52.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 01-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:15 - 20:15
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Grace, strength, and expression!You’ll explore Ballet technique at your own pace, including posture, elegance, and the five positions, to more flowing sequences and musical interpretation.During the course, you will;• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Follow tutor demonstrations, learning a safe technique for Ballet dance.• Do […]
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Drawing and Painting for Beginners and Improvers
£132.50 Chesham ALC
Mon 01-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 7
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat 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 […]
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Shuffle and Shine – Adult Tap Dancing
£52.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 01-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:00 - 19:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course will introduce you to Tap dancing. Throughout each lesson, you will have the time and support to develop your Tap skills with greater depth and confidence. During the course, you will:• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Follow tutor demonstrations, learning a safe technique […]
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Practical Gardening
£87.50 Hall Barn Estate
Mon 01-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]
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Spanish – Brush up your Spanish Language Skills
£87.50 Elmhurst ALC, Aylesbury
Mon 01-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? • Refresh core vocabulary and grammar from beginner-level study• Rebuild confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing• Practise everyday communication in realistic, supportive contexts• Develop strategies for independent study between now and the next academic year• Identify the most appropriate level to continue in September Is this course for me? This […]
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French – Brush Up Your French Language Skills
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 01-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 15:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? • Refresh core vocabulary and grammar from beginner-level study• Rebuild confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing• Practise everyday communication in realistic, supportive contexts• Develop strategies for independent study between now and the next academic year• Identify the most appropriate level to continue in September Is this course for me? This […]
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Crochet and Knitting for Beginners and Improvers
£87.50 Chesham ALC
Tue 02-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:45 - 14:45
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AvailableWhat 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 ‘techniques’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]
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Spanish – Brush up your Spanish Language Skills
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Tue 02-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? • Refresh core vocabulary and grammar from beginner-level study• Rebuild confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing• Practise everyday communication in realistic, supportive contexts• Develop strategies for independent study between now and the next academic year• Identify the most appropriate level to continue in September Is this course for me? This […]
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Acoustic Guitar
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Tue 02-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the basic guitar skills that will encourage, inspire and empower you to play your guitar more confidently. This course will focus on the knowledge and skills required to play popular songs. You will also start to learn about chords and scale patterns.During the course […]
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Yoga with Alexander Technique
£78.75 Beaconsfield ALC
Wed 03-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:15 - 10:45
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AvailableWhat 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 […]
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Tai Chi for Beginners and Improvers – Qi Gong Style
£52.50 Pitstone Memorial Hall
Wed 03-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 16:00 - 17:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The term “qi gong” is a combination of two words: “qi” which means “subtle breath” or “vital energy,” and “gong” which translates to “skill cultivated through steady practice.” Together, the words describe an age-old Chinese practice to create health and balance within the body. Qigong is an ancient martial art using […]
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Pilates
£52.50 Amersham ALC
Wed 03-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 11:30
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AvailableWhat 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, […]
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Pilates
£52.50 Amersham ALC
Wed 03-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat 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, […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£222.50 Evreham ALC, Iver
Wed 03-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat 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. […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£154.38 Evreham ALC, Iver
Wed 03-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
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AvailableWhat 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. […]
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Drawing and Watercolour for Beginners and Improvers
£110.00 Amersham ALC
Wed 03-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat 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 […]
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Crochet and Knitting for Beginners and Improvers
£105.00 Chesham ALC
Wed 03-Jun-2026
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat 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 ‘techniques’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]