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 advanced painting for individual projects. We have photography courses for beginners, improvers and creative techniques.
Cookery & Wine Appreciation
We offer a variety of cookery courses including Indian Cooking, Vegetarian Cooking, and Wine Appreciation 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
Health, Fitness and Complementary Therapies
Improve your health and wellbeing by staying active. We offer Fitness classes, Alexander Technique, Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi. We also offer Body Massage and Meditation.
Home Improvements & Gardening
Learn how to redecorate your home using the latest interior design techniques or develop a planting design for your garden.
Information Technology and Computing Skills
Our Information Technology and Computing Skills courses enable you to improve your skills for work or learn basic computer skills.
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, Deaf Awareness 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.
Sewing & Textiles
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.
Stained Glass & Other Crafts
Our Stained Glass and Fused Glass courses give you the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of a wide range of glass techniques and design.
Upholstery
Learn and improve your skills in practical upholstery using your own furniture projects.