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What 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 […]

What 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 […]

What 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 […]

What will I learn? Grace, strength, and expression!You’ll explore ballet technique at your own pace, including posture, elegance, and the five positions, to a more flowing sequence and musical interpretation.The workshop focuses on improving coordination, flexibility, alignment, and balance while nurturing confidence and creativity through movement.You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of ballet vocabulary and […]

What 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 […]

What will I learn? The topics from the Beginners course in year 1 will be reviewed to ensure understanding of what should be known already, and will be extended as appropriate for Year 2. In particular, competitive bidding and slam bidding will be covered in detail, along with declarer and defensive guidelines and play. New […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to explore the different aspects and techniques and apply it in your own style. A chance to work in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with like-minded artists.You will learn through practical experience, with individual tuition from the tutor. The course is designed to […]

What will I learn? You Will Learn:How to prune all the main groups of trees shrubs climbers, herbaceous perennials, and herbs. How to select the correct plants for your own garden and how to plant and care for them. Choosing the right plants for sun, shade, chalk, heavy clay or stoney soils. Is this course […]

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 is a great opportunity to learn the Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Advanced course is a great opportunity to consolidate and use the Italian 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 aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills. The course consists of a series of projects which are structured to take you step by step through various drawing systems and painting techniques from linear drawing and perspective, tonal drawing as a preparation […]

What will I learn? Dance technique, musicality, expression and fitness benefits. Lyrical dance technique develops elegant control and muscular precision in legwork through the foundations of ballet. This is seamlessly combined with the expressive freedom of movement through the torso and arm lines, inspired by modern and contemporary dance. Class will focus on posture, alignment, […]

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 ‘techniques’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]

What will I learn? Make a piece of clothing of your choice, your tutor will discuss this with you at the first session and give advice and guidance on pattern selection. You will have the opportunity to learn about:● Interpreting and adapting a commercial pattern.● Personalizing your project exploring design detailing.● Selecting suitable fabrics and […]

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? This course will help you discover ways to engage your child in cooking and mealtimes and learn some new recipes to share with your family. Is this course for me? This FREE course is for parents and carers with a child aged 2 -4 years old, who would like to learn […]

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 […]