Learning for Personal Development
Learning for Personal Development
Art, Drawing & Painting
Our art courses cover a wide variety of media and techniques including drawing for beginners or exploring acrylics, through to water colours, life drawing and portraiture. We have photography courses for beginners, improvers and creative techniques.
Cookery
We offer a variety of cookery courses including Indian Cooking and Vegetarian Cooking courses.
Creative Writing
We have a dynamic programme of creative writing courses ranging from Find Your Writing Voice to Creative Writing for Beginners.
Floristry & Flower Arranging
You will learn the basic rules and techniques of floristry and you can also create flower arrangements for special events such as weddings and Christmas
Fitness & Well-being
Improve your health and wellbeing by staying active. We offer Fitness classes, Alexander Technique, Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi.
Home & Garden
Learn how to redecorate your home using the latest interior design techniques or develop a planting design for your garden.
Digital Photography
Learn how to make the best use of your digital camera and take it out of automatic on one of our digital photography courses.
Jewellery Making
Learn how to make silver jewellery using a range of metalworking techniques and other materials such as stones or beads.
Languages & Lip-Reading
We teach a range of foreign languages from beginner to advanced level, including French, German, Italian, Spanish. We also have courses in Deaf Awareness, Lip-Reading and British Sign Language.
Music and Dance
We offer dance courses such as Flamenco Dancing and Salsa Dancing.
Pottery & Ceramics
Our popular pottery courses will give you a working knowledge in all aspects of the potter’s craft from slab building, moulding, coiling, pinching, modelling and throwing. We also offer specialist Ceramics and Raku courses.
Fabric & Needle Craft
Our sewing and textiles courses range from Hand Embroidery and Patchwork to Sewing and Dressmaking.
Bridge
Learn to play the popular card game of Bridge.
Artisan Crafts
From our Stained Glass and Fused Glass courses to Wood Carving, Upholstery and Ceramics. Try something new, or develop your existing skills with our expert tutors.