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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? This course aims to give learners the skills and techniques needed to create successful floral designs and to inspire you with new ideas. Your tutor, an award-winning floral designer will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques with you. Is this course for me? This is an exciting […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the skills and techniques needed to create successful floral designs and to inspire you with new ideas. Your tutor, an award winning florist, will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques with you. Is this course for me? This is an exciting […]

What will I learn? This fun and enjoyable course will help you improve your level of fitness and stamina. It should also help you keep yourself active and supple.During the course you will be able to work at your own pace through a warm-up session, workout, stretch and cool down to tone and strengthen muscles, […]

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? Spend a day learning how to use a painting knife to create thick, textural (impasto style) painting using either acrylic or oil paint.Learn to:● Use techniques such as building thick paint layers and scraffito (scratching).● Use additives to thicken paint and create interesting textures● Use light & dark paint tones to […]

What will I learn? During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques using an overlocker including: Working with different thread set upsFlat lock or butt seaming ( if your machine has this stitch capability)Explore overlocker foot attachments( optional): taping foot, blind hem (you may need to purchase these, they […]

What will I learn? You will learn how to draw a sketch from a photo or object. Master basic colour mixing and blending techniques to develop into a finished painting.The tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that learners can work at their own level and pace. Is this course for […]

What will I learn? This FREE workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It will give you practical ideas to help develop your child’s mental arithmetic skills through child-friendly activities. In addition, you will learn what is expected from your child at this age and develop and strategies to help your child answer […]

What will I learn? This course is being delivered by the Family Learning team. It is a FREE one-week workshop where you will explore ways to support and develop your child’s handwriting. It includes activities and resources that you can use at home to help your child develop a neat and fluent handwriting style. You […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It is a FREE 1-week workshop and will give you practical ideas to develop your child’s writing through a story. Discover child-friendly activities, which explain how talk is an integral part of improving important reading and writing skills throughout the curriculum. […]

What will I learn? You will explore how playing with a treasure basket is a great way to teach your child new naming and descriptive words. How talking about different objects helps expand your child’s vocabulary. Explore in a fun way how to help them to understand the world around them. Is this course for […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. During the workshop you will look at everyday First Aid for the family and how to manage an emergency situation. You will get lots of practical tips on how to deal with choking, burns and minor injuries and increase your confidence […]

What will I learn? This course will give a brief Introduction to Merengue and Salsa. You will:● Warm up● Understand the basic footwork patterns and rhythms● Partner dance (you do not need to bring a partner)● Gain some Latin musical appreciation Is this course for me? This course is for anyone who would like to […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. During the workshop you will look at everyday First Aid for the family and how to manage an emergency situation. You will get lots of practical tips on how to deal with choking, burns and minor injuries and increase your confidence […]

What will I learn? At this FREE TASTER work shop you will learn some of the basics of this wonderful craft. You will work on a sample piece which you can take away and complete at home.Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance the tutor will teach you how to:– cut your patchwork […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It is a FREE workshop which will give you practical ideas to help explain the importance and positive impact of spending time and playing with your child, and how this can build early maths skills. In addition, your child will join […]

What will I learn? At this FREE TASTER work shop you will learn some of the basics of this wonderful craft. You will work on a sample piece which you can take away and complete at home.Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance the tutor will teach you how to:– cut your patchwork […]

What will I learn? Learn how to create a science activity with a story -why play is important -use a book to create other learning opportunitiesThis FREE workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It will give you practical ideas to help to support your child’s early science skills and make learning fun. […]

What will I learn? If you’ve never played a guitar before, this workshop will be a great introduction to holding the guitar, tuning up, strumming a simple chord or getting the guitar sounding interesting. Is this course for me? No experience necessary. Get your guitar out the loft, dust it down and bring it along. […]