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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? 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? 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? During this French course you will:● Further consolidate and extend your knowledge of tenses and grammatical structures● Further develop your range of vocabulary and language skills through in-depth activities, such as debates and presentations● Be offered tasks to do at home to support French practice between sessions● Learn more about French […]

What will I learn? Tai Chi Active is a modern-day exercise format that combines the stances and movements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, together. You will learn low-impact exercises, with guidance and tuition from a qualified and experienced tutor.Tai Chi Active can help relieve the symptoms of stress tension, poor circulation, high blood pressure, […]

What 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 […]

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 number skills and knowledge through child-friendly activities. You will look at how number is taught in school, the current methods used, as well as the curriculum and expectations and […]

What will I learn? This course is a great introduction to the Italian language with the opportunity to progress onto a Beginners 2 course. This course will give you a good grasp of the language, enabling you to be confident when speaking abroad (or at home!), and will keep your brain active. During this Italian […]

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 Family Learning course will give you practical ideas to improve your child’s wellbeing through age appropriate activities. Understand what stress and anxiety are and explore strategies to help your child deal pressure. Look at ways to help young people deal with setbacks and build their resilience, both at school […]

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 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 […]

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? 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? 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 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 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 Advanced course is a great opportunity to consolidate and use the German 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 designed to introduce you to the basic principles of British Sign Language (BSL), and to present methods of communicating with people who are profoundly deaf or who are sign language users. The course includes lots of group and pair work. It is recommended that you practise your skills […]

What 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 […]