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What will I learn? This course offers beginners the chance to learn basic clothing construction and improvers the opportunity to develop existing skills. Guided by the tutor, you’ll cover essential processes such as pattern and fabric selection, checking measurements, fitting, adapting patterns, and garment construction techniques including seams, fastenings (zips, buttonholes), and finishing details (hems, […]

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 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? 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 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? 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? This Elementary 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, […]

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? On this fantastic course, you will be introduced to a variety of watercolour techniques: brush work techniques, laying washes and fine detail work, aimed at capturing the varied patterns and contrasts of line, texture, and tone. Also studied will be: light and tone, colour choice, use of transparent and opaque watercolour […]

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? This course is being delivered by the Family Learning team. It is a FREE workshop which will give you practical ideas to improve your child’s well-being, be it helping to build your child’s confidence, managing peer pressure or stress and anxiety. Is this course for me? This course is for parents […]

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 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 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 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? 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, […]

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 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? Working with an experienced tutor, this class is an opportunity to try and develop skills in the ancient craft of stained glass.During the course you will learn:• to work safely and effectively with lead, glass and solder.• to cut and grind glass safely.• to learn how to apply solder and tallow.• […]

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, […]